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HB 477 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses and certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4569 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to adding a special purpose territory to the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1986 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to adding a special purpose territory to the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas. House: Transportation
Senate: Ports, Select
Effective immediately
SR 43 87-1 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Recognizing Jefferson County employees for their service to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reported enrolled
HB 4695 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the administration of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, including the authority to impose taxes. House: Transportation
Senate: Texas Ports, Select
Effective immediately
SJR 42 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming by licensed persons at nine locations in this state to provide additional money for the permanent school fund and authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of a tax and fees, and the provision of criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 696 84-0 (2015) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; affecting surcharges. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 780 84-0 (2015) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 73 as the Texas Game Warden Michael C. Pauling Memorial Highway. House: Transportation Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1979 84-0 (2015) Author: Phelan, Dade Relating to a bag limit exemption for certain participants in certain fishing tournaments in Chambers, Jefferson, Galveston, Hardin, Newton, and Orange Counties; authorizing a fee. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3045 84-0 (2015) Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al. Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 69 in Jefferson County as the Allan B. Ritter Highway. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 4213 84-0 (2015) Author: Phelan, Dade Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Jefferson County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 192 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 73 as the Texas Game Warden Michael C. Pauling Memorial Highway. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 302 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; affecting surcharges. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee
HB 1968 83-0 (2013) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to Jefferson County. House: Corrections
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 150 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives. House: Redistricting
Senate: Redistricting, Select
Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/11
HB 250 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the abolition of certain district courts, the creation of additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3692 81-0 (2009) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the compensation of the members of the board of port commissioners of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1126 80-0 (2007) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Ninth Court of Appeals District. House: Judiciary Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1250 78-0 (2003) Author: Hope, Ruben Relating to transacting business by the Ninth Court of Appeals. House: Judicial Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1628 77-0 (2001) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to Spindletop MHMR Services. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2758 77-0 (2001) Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and to the rate of the tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3554 76-0 (1999) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to correcting the statutory description of the boundaries of the Port Arthur Navigation District. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1691 76-0 (1999) Author: Bernsen, David Relating to the boundaries of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3016 75-0 (1997) Author: Price, Albert | et. al.
Sponsor: Galloway, Michael
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Jefferson County or Walker County. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3540 75-0 (1997) Author: Price, Albert
Sponsor: Galloway, Michael
Relating to the election of commissioners of the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 327 75-0 (1997) Author: Galloway, Michael
Sponsor: Price, Albert
Relating to the regular meetings of the Board of Port Commissioners of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HR 811 74-0 (1995) Author: Stiles, Mark Urging the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to name the soon-be-completed substance abuse treatment facility in Jefferson County in honor of Judge Richard P. LeBlanc, Jr. Reported enrolled
HB 567 73-0 (1993) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to criminal law masters in Jefferson County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 568 73-0 (1993) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to masters appointed by the district and county courts at law of Jefferson County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1176 72-0 (1991) Author: Price, Albert
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the duties and compensation of commissioners of the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2864 72-0 (1991) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the compensation of the criminal district attorney of Jefferson County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1343 72-0 (1991) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Price, Albert
Relating to the election of commissioners of the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2243 71-0 (1989) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to the sale of certain real property in Jefferson County by Lamar University. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3156 71-0 (1989) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to the election and qualifications of directors and the contract authority of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1146 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the sale of certain real property in Jefferson County by Lamar University. House: State Affairs
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1742 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the liability of pilots rendering pilot services to or from ports located in Jefferson County or Orange County. House: Transportation
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SJR 36 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Carl Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the authorization for creation of a hospital district in a specified portion of Jefferson County. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SR 51 71-4 (1990) Author: Brown, J.E. Commending the members of the agencies in Jefferson County who care about victims and have joined together to assist victims of crimes in their county. Read & adopted
HB 1731 70-0 (1987) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the authority of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 to make purchases and to acquire and sell property. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1025 70-0 (1987) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the authority of Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 to make purchases and to acquire and sell property. Senate: Natural Resources Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1335 69-0 (1985) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Jefferson County Indigent Health Care District and the cooperation of the county and cities within the county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Resources
See remarks
SJR 32 69-0 (1985) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the authorization for creation of a hospital district in a specified portion of Jefferson County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on Const. Amendments Calendar
HB 981 68-0 (1983) Author: Price, Albert Relating to the creation of a county court of Jefferson County at Law No. 3 and to the jurisdiction of and other provisions pertaining to the County Courts of Jefferson County at Law Nos. 1 and 2. House: Judicial Affairs Coauthor authorized
HB 1862 68-0 (1983) Author: Price, Albert Relating to the creation of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 3 and to the jurisdiction of and other provisions pertaining to the County Courts of Jefferson County at Law Nos. 1 and 2. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 2388 68-0 (1983) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the conveyance of certain state real property in Jefferson County to the city of Port Arthur. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2392 68-0 (1983) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the appointment of court administrators and masters for certain courts in Jefferson County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Ordered not printed
HB 2416 68-0 (1983) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Broussard Sewage District. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 2417 68-0 (1983) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Fannett Sewage District. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 2418 68-0 (1983) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Hillebrandt Sewage District. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 2419 68-0 (1983) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the North Cheek Sewage District. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 2420 68-0 (1983) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the South Creek Sewage District. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 2421 68-0 (1983) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the North LaBelle Sewage District. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 2422 68-0 (1983) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the South LaBelle Sewage District. House: Natural Resources Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2445 68-0 (1983) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the creation of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 4. House: Judiciary
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1286 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Price, Albert
Relating to the creation, judges, jurisdiction, personnel, and powers and duties of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 3 and to the jurisdiction, judges, personnel, and powers of the County Courts of Jefferson County Nos. 1 & 2. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1314 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the authority of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 and participating entities to acquire property. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1326 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl Creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district under Article XVI, Section 59, Constitution of Texas, to be known as "Hille-Brandt Sewage District," located within the West Jefferson County Municipal Water District, Jefferson County, Texas; declaring the district a governmental agency, body corporate and politic; defining the boundaries; finding the field notes and boundaries form a closure, and related matters; finding benefit to all property within the district; conferring on the district the power to issue bonds to finance the construction of sanitary sewer facilities pursuant to Chapter 54, Title 4, Texas Water Code, where not in conflict with this Act; providing for the appointment of directors for the district and their qualifications, and related matters; finding and declaring that the requirements of Article XVI Section 59(d) and Section 59 (e) Constitution of Texas, have been performed and accomplished; enacting other provisions relating to the above mentioned subjects; providing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 1352 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the appointment, duties, and staff of court administrators and their compensation, facilities, and equipment and the appointment, powers, and duties of masters for certain courts in Jefferson County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1353 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the conveyance of certain state real property in Jefferson County to the city of Port Arthur and to the reservation of the mineral, sand, gravel, and shell ownership and exploitation rights by the state. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 1381 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the creation, directors, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Broussard Sewage District; requiring a confirmation election and allowing periodic elections; providing for extinguishment of the district unless confirmed within five years. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1382 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the creation, directors, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Fannett Sewage District; requiring a confirmation election and allowing periodic elections; providing for extinguishment of the district unless confirmed within five years. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1383 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the creation, directors, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Hillebrandt Sewage District; requiring a confirmation election and allowing periodic elections; providing for extinguishment of the district unless confirmed within five years.. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1384 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the creation, directors, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the North Cheek Sewage District; requiring a confirmation election and allowing periodic elections; providing for extinguishment of the district unless confirmed within five years.. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1385 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the South Cheek Sewage District; requiring a confirmation election and allowing periodic elections; providing for extinguishment of the district unless confirmed within five years. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1386 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the creation, directors, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the North LaBelle Sewage District; requiring a confirmation election and allowing periodic elections; providing for extinguishment of the district unless confirmed within five years. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1387 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the creation, directors, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the South LaBelle Sewage District; requiring a confirmation election and allowing periodic elections; providing for extinguishment of the district unless confirmed within five years. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2319 67-0 (1981) Author: Price, Albert
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to election of the governing board of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2399 67-0 (1981) Author: Crawford, Bo Authorizing the sale and conveyance or trade of certain land in Jefferson County by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. House: Health Services Laid on the table subject to call
SB 427 67-0 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to creation of the 285th Judicial District, composed of Jefferson County. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken
SB 1016 67-0 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Crawford, Bo
Relating to authority to establish a foreign trade zone in the Port Arthur Customs District. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1286 67-0 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Crawford, Bo
Authorizing the sale and conveyance or trade of certain land in Jefferson County by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; providing for the use of proceeds; and declaring an emergency. House: Health Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 91 67-1 (1981) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned real property to the city of Port Arthur. House: State Affairs Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 23 67-1 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned real property to the city of Port Arthur. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Postponed
HB 515 65-0 (1977) Author: Evans, Charles Changing the names of the criminal judicial districts of Dallas, Tarrant, and Jefferson counties to regular numberred judicial districts and changing the names of the courts to district courts; relating to the jurisdiction of those courts and making other provisions relative to the courts and the judges of the courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1163 65-0 (1977) Author: Powers, Pike Relating to the creation of a judicial districts composed of Jefferson County and a judicial district composed of Orange County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Subcommittee on Judicial Districts
HB 2137 65-0 (1977) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to the use of fishing nets and trawls in the coastal water of Jefferson County. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
SB 254 65-0 (1977) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the creation of the 246th Judicial District composed of Jefferson County. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to subcommittee
SB 1308 65-0 (1977) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the replacement of the Court of Domestic Relations for Jefferson County with a district court of general jurisdiction; making other provisions relative to the court and the judge of the court. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1096 64-0 (1975) Author: Powers, Pike
Sponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to the compensation paid from county funds to the District Judges of the 58th, 60th, 136th, 172nd Judicial Districts and Criminal District Court of Jefferson County for services rendered to the county. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 1210 64-0 (1975) Author: Evans, Charles
Sponsor: Meier, Bill
Changing the names of the criminal judicial districts of Dallas, Tarrant, and Jefferson counties to regular numbered judicial districts and changing the names of the courts to district courts; relating to the jurisdiction of those courts and making other provisions relative to the courts and the judges of the courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably
HB 1296 64-0 (1975) Author: Powers, Pike
Sponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to the compensation of the Criminal District Attorney of Jefferson County; prohibiting him from engaging in the private practice of law. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 2096 64-0 (1975) Author: Slay, Chester
Sponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to the eastern boundary of Jefferson County. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HCR 116 64-0 (1975) Author: Powers, Pike Granting permission to Jefferson County to sue the state. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
HB 928 63-0 (1973) Author: Powers, Pike Relating to the compensation paid from county funds to the District Judges of the 58th, 60th, and 136th, and 172nd Judicial District and Criminal District Court of Jefferson County for services rendered to the county. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
SB 856 63-0 (1973) Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Sponsor: Powers, Pike
Relating to the compensation paid from county funds to the district judges of the 58th, 60th, 136th, and 172nd Judicial Districts and Criminal District Court of Jefferson County for services rendered to the county; amending Section 1, Chapter 212, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965 (Article 6819a-39, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 876 63-0 (1973) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Creating and establishing, without consent of political subdivisions, a conservation and reclamation district under Article XVI, Section 59, as amended, of the Texas Constitution, to be known as "Bevil Oaks Municipal Utility District," and declaring the district a governmental agency and body politic and corporate; finding the boundaries form a closure, and related matters; finding that confirmation election is not required; finding that no exclusion hearing is required; defining the boundaries; conferring on district the rights, powers, privileges, authority, and functions of the general laws of the Texas applicable to municipal utility districts created under Chapter 54, Water Code, where not in conflict with the Act, and adopting same by reference; naming the first directors and providing for filling of vacancies; providing and declaring that the requirements of Article XVI, Section 59(d), as amended, of the Texas Constitution, have been performed and accomplished; enacting other provisions relating to the above mentioned subjects; providing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably
HB 136 62-0 (1971) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law of Jefferson County in certain civil matters and cases.
HB 572 62-0 (1971) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to the salary of the judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 2.
HB 573 62-0 (1971) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to the salary of the Judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law.
HB 574 62-0 (1971) Author: Doyle, Terry
Sponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to the salary of the criminal district attorney of Jefferson County.
HB 788 62-0 (1971) Author: Haynes, Clyde Relating to exempting from the licensing provisions of the Texas Shrimp Conservation Act certain boats in the coastal waters of Orange or Jefferson Counties.
HB 1846 62-0 (1971)
Sponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district known as "Gulf Coast Water Control and Improvement District of Jefferson County."
SB 900 62-0 (1971) Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Sponsor: Doyle, Terry
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court of Jefferson County to fix compensation for commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 3 and to levy for the Jefferson County Drainage No. 3 a maintenance tax not exceeding 80 cents on each $100 of the total assessed valuation of such district after approval of such tax in an election.
HB 427 61-0 (1969) Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy" Relating to providing for the sale by the State to the City of Port Arthur, Texas, a tract of land in Jefferson County, Texas.
HB 428 61-0 (1969) Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy" Relating to provide for the sale and issuance of a patent to the County of Jefferson, for park purposes, and for general public use,on certain lands in Jefferson County, with a reservation of all minerals, along with the leasing rights to the State; making the provisions of this Act cumulative.
HB 539 61-0 (1969) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to compensation of court reporters in Jefferson County.
HB 814 61-0 (1969) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the creation of the 239th District Court of Jefferson County; providing for the court's jurisdiction, terms, personnel, administration, and practice.
HB 1379 61-0 (1969) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law of Jefferson County in certain civil matters and cases.
SB 178 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to provide for the sale and issuance of a patent to the County of Jefferson, for park purposes, and for general public use, on certain lands in Jefferson County, with a reservation of all minerals, along with the leasing rights to the State.
SB 179 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to providing for the sale by the state to the City of Port Arthur Texas, a tract of land in Jefferson County, Texas.
SB 309 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to compensation of court reporters in Jefferson County.
SB 372 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to providing for power to purchase and sell necessary land, buildings, supplies, and equipment and methods of purchase; providing methods of disbursing funds.
SB 687 61-0 (1969) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to providing for the procedures to be followed by certain commissioners of pilots in fixing rates of pilotage and removing the statutory ceiling on such rates in the ports of Galveston, Orange and Jefferson Counties, Texas.
SB 786 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to providing for the procedures to be followed by certain commissioners of pilots in fixing rates of pilotage and removing in the statutory ceiling on such rates in the ports of Orange and Jefferson Counties.
SB 787 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law of Jefferson County in certain civil matters and cases.
SJR 30 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to give Jefferson County the power to issue bonds for the construction, maintenance, and operation of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or in aid thereof, upon a vote of a majority of the resident property taxpayers voting thereon who are qualified electors of said county, and to provide that bonds heretofore or hereafter issued shall not be included in determining the debt limit, and fixing the date for the election on the adoption of said amendment.
HB 81 61-2 (1969) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law of Jefferson County in certain civil matters and cases.
HB 10 60-0 (1967) Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy" Relating to amending certain acts so as to allow the Commissioners Court of Jefferson County to set the salary of the Judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law at not more than Nineteen Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars ($19,800).
HB 11 60-0 (1967) Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy" Relating to amending certain acts so as to allow the Commissioners Court of Jefferson County to set the salary of the Judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 2 at not more than Nineteen Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars ($19,800).
HB 329 60-0 (1967) Author: Kilpatrick, Rufus U. Relating to amending certain acts by authorizing the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 to issue its bonds in the denomination of $100 and any multiple thereof.
HB 377 60-0 (1967) Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" Relating to the creation, establishment, maintenance and operation of a hospital district to be known as the North Jefferson County Hospital District, with boundaries coextensive with the boundaries of Jefferson County, Texas, with certain exceptions.
HB 961 60-0 (1967) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the creation of the 182nd District Court of Jefferson County.
HB 1206 60-0 (1967) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to amending certain statutes so as to allow the Commissioners Court of Jefferson County to set the salary of the Criminal District Attorney of Jefferson.
HB 1241 60-0 (1967) Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al. Relating to the creation, establishment, maintenance and operation of a hospital district to be known as the North Jefferson County Hospital District.
SB 68 60-0 (1967) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to amending certain statutes so as to allow the Commissioners Court of Jefferson County to set the salary of the judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 2 at not more than $19,800.
SB 93 60-0 (1967) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to amending certain acts so as to allow the Commissioners Court of Jefferson County to set the salary of the judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law at not more than $19,800.
SB 163 60-0 (1967) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to permitting the use of certain seines to catch limited amounts of shrimp for personal use on the Gulf beach of Jefferson, Galveston, Chambers, and Brazoria Counties.
SB 225 60-0 (1967) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to amending certain acts by authorizing the district to issue its bonds in the denomination of $100.00 and any multiple thereof.
SB 548 60-0 (1967) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to the salary of the Criminal District Attorney of Jefferson County.
SB 10 60-1 (1968) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to amending statutes creating Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 to provide power to purchase and sell necessary land, buildings, etc.
HB 486 59-0 (1965) Author: Haynes, Jr., Clyde Relating to the possession of shrimp in certain waters, lawfully taken from the waters of another state; amending the Texas Shrimp Conservation Act.
HB 652 59-0 (1965) Author: Parker, Carl | et. al. Relating to providing that the Commissioners Court of Jefferson County, Texas, pay the Judges of the 58th Judicial District, the 60th Judicial District, the 136th Judicial District and Criminal District Court, compensation in addition to compensation paid by the State and providing the manner of payment thereof; providing for compensation to be paid by the Commissioners Court of Jefferson County to the Judge of the Court of Domestic Relations for Jefferson County, and providing the manner of payment thereof.
HB 665 59-0 (1965) Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes by providing for the application of this Act to the official shorthand reporters for the Judicial District Courts, Civil or Criminal, and the official shorthand reporter for the County Court of Jefferson County at Law and the Court of Domestic Relations for Jefferson County, Texas, providing an annual compensation of not more than Nine Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars per annum in addition to compensation for transcripts, statements of facts, etc.
HB 743 59-0 (1965) Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter Relating to the regulatory authority of the Game and Fish Commission over the taking of shrimp in Orange and Jefferson counties; repealing certain Acts.
HB 792 59-0 (1965) Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al. Relating to creating The County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 2.
SB 371 59-0 (1965) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to creating an additional County Court at Law in Jefferson County to be known as the County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 2.
SB 409 59-0 (1965) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to authorizing the district to issue its bonds in the denomination of One Hundred Dollars and any multiple thereof.
SB 430 59-0 (1965) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district known as "South China Improvement District."
SB 481 59-0 (1965) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district to be known as "Cardinal Meadows Improvement District".
SB 482 59-0 (1965) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district to be known as "North Nome Improvement District".
SB 499 59-0 (1965) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to amending certain Acts authorizing the District to issue its bonds in the denomination of One Hundred Dollars and any multiple thereof.
SB 500 59-0 (1965) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district known as "Cardinal Meadows Improvement District."
SB 501 59-0 (1965) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district known as "North Nome Improvement District."
HB 447 58-0 (1963) Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy" | et. al. Relating to the compensation to be paid the Criminal District Attorney of Jefferson County, Texas, and the appointment of assistants and other personnel.
HB 783 58-0 (1963) Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al. Relating to authorizing the creation of a Public Hospital District in a portion of Jefferson County.
HB 790 58-0 (1963) Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al. Relating to conferring upon the judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law concurrent jurisdiction with the judge of the county court in juvenile, lunacy and probate matters.
HB 1043 58-0 (1963) Author: Haynes, Jr., Clyde | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Game and Fish Commission to regulate the taking of shrimp from the coastal waters of Orange and Jefferson Counties, and to regulate the sale, transportation, possession and other handling thereof; prescribing procedures; providing for enforcement; providing a penalty for violation of such rules and regulations.
HB 1044 58-0 (1963) Author: Haynes, Jr., Clyde | et. al. Relating to amending the Texas Shrimp Conservation Act, making it lawful to transport in the coastal waters of Orange and Jefferson Counties, under certain conditions, any trawl or equipment lawfully used in waters of another state.
HJR 69 58-0 (1963) Author: Parker, Carl | et. al. Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing all political subdivisions of Jefferson County, Texas, to provide retirement, disability and death benefits for all appointive officers and employees of all political subdivisions within Jefferson County.
HJR 70 58-0 (1963) Author: Parker, Carl | et. al. Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize all political subdivisions within Jefferson County, Texas, to provide workman's compensation for all employees of all political subdivisions within Jefferson County, Texas.
SB 237 58-0 (1963) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas, relating to the compensation to be paid the Criminal District Attorney of Jefferson County, Texas, and the appointment of assistants and other personnel.
SB 390 58-0 (1963) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to conferring upon the judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law concurrent jurisdiction with the judge of the county court in juvenile, lunacy and probate matters and to provide that he may perform for the county judge any and all ministerial acts required by the laws of this state, and while acting for the judge of the county court, exercise all powers and duties of the county judge except those connected with the transaction of business of the county as presiding officer of the Commissioners Court.
SB 467 58-0 (1963) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to amending the Texas Shrimp Conservation Act by making it lawful to transport in certain Texas coastal waters, under certain conditions, any trawl or equipment lawfully used in the waters of another state or foreign nation.
SB 468 58-0 (1963) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to authorizing the Game and Fish Commission to regulate the taking of shrimp from the coastal waters of Orange and Jefferson Counties, and to regulate the sale, transportation, possession and other handling thereof; providing a penalty for violation of such rules and regulations.
SJR 26 58-0 (1963) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing all political subdivisions of Jefferson County, Texas, to provide retirement, disability and death benefits for all appointive officers and employees of all political subdivisions within Jefferson County.
SJR 27 58-0 (1963) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize all political subdivisions within Jefferson County, Texas, to provide workman's compensation for all employees of all political subdivisions within Jefferson County, Texas.
HB 531 57-0 (1961) Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" Relating to creating a Court of Domestic Relations for Jefferson County.
HB 543 57-0 (1961) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to creating two additional District Courts in Jefferson County to be known as the District Court for the 162nd Judicial District and the District Court for the 163rd Judicial District.
HB 1063 57-0 (1961) Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al. Relating to enlarging Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 of Jefferson County, Texas; creating and establishing said District as, a Conservation and Reclamation District.
SB 319 57-0 (1961) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to creating a Court of Domestic Relations for Jefferson County, Texas.
HB 42 57-1 (1961) Author: Oliver, W. T. "Boss Cajun" Relating to providing for the taking of bait shrimp manually with a seine in the Gulf waters of Jefferson County by any person or group of persons; providing that it shall be unlawful to use a boar or other mechanical apparatus in the seining operation under this statute.
HB 43 57-3 (1962) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to amending a certain Statute to authorize and make provision for the Court of Domestic Relations for Jefferson County to sit and hold court at any time in Port Arthur and to hear and determine any civil non-jury case over which it has jurisdiction; authorizing the judges of district courts to sit for the judge of the Court of Domestic Relations.
SB 43 57-3 (1962) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to amending a certain Statute to authorize and make provision for the Court of Domestic Relations for Jefferson County to sit and hold court at any time in Port Arthur and to hear and determine any civil non-jury case over which it has Jurisdiction.
HB 482 56-0 (1959) Author: Conley, Carl C. Relating to amending certain acts relative to the taking of menhaden fish; including under the provisions said Act the additional Counties of Kleberg, Kenedy, Willacy, Jefferson, and Cameron.
HB 648 56-0 (1959) Author: Oliver, W. T. "Boss Cajun" Relating to providing for a closed season in Jefferson and Liberty Counties upon alligators; providing a penalty.
HB 920 56-0 (1959) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to authorizing the creation on or after one hundred and eighty (180) days from final passage of this Act of a Hospital District within Jefferson County including only the area comprising the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7 and the Port Arthur Independent School District as such boundaries existed on the 1st day of January, 1957, which Districts' boundaries are of record in the County Clerk's office of Jefferson County.
SB 410 56-0 (1959) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to authorizing the creation of a Hospital District within Jefferson County including only the area comprising the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7 and the Port Arthur Independent School District as such boundaries existed on the 1st day of January, 1957.
HB 33 56-2 (1959) Author: Kilpatrick, Rufus U. | et. al. Relating to the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas.
HB 309 55-0 (1957) Author: Oliver, W. T. "Boss Cajun" Relating to ratifying and validating an election heretofore held in an throughout Jefferson County, Texas, upon the question of authorizing the issuance of $10,400,000 road bonds of said County and levying a tax in payment thereof.
HB 627 55-0 (1957) Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al. Relating to creating a Juvenile Board for Jefferson County and designating the Chairman and members thereof; providing additional compensation for County and District Judges serving thereon.
HB 898 55-0 (1957) Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as "Jefferson County Fresh Water Supply District No. 2".
HB 904 55-0 (1957) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to creating a Conservation and Reclamation District to be known as the "Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer District of South Jefferson County."
SB 164 55-0 (1957) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to ratifying and validating an election heretofore held in and throughout Jefferson County, Texas, upon the question of authorizing the issuance of $10,400,000.00 road bonds of said county and levying a tax in payment thereof.
SB 344 55-0 (1957) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to creating a Juvenile Board for Jefferson County and designating the chairman and members thereof.
SB 440 55-0 (1957) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as "Jefferson County Fresh Water Supply District No. 2".
SB 455 55-0 (1957) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to creating a Conservation and Reclamation District to be known as the "Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer District of South Jefferson County", comprised of the Cities of Port Arthur and Groves, and by the Towns of Griffing Park and Lakeview.
HB 58 54-0 (1955) Author: Berlin, Edgar Lee | et. al. Relating to creating one additional District Court in Jefferson County, Texas, to be known as the -----District Court.
HB 541 54-0 (1955) Author: Lee, Otis | et. al. Relating to providing for the sale by the State to the City of Port Arthur, Texas, a municipal corporation, and its assigns, a certain tract or area of land situated in Jefferson County, Texas, same being riparian lands constituting a part of the former bed of Sabine Lake, retaining to the State the minerals, sand, gravel and shell in the land.
HB 583 54-0 (1955) Author: Lee, Otis | et. al. Relating to constituting a local road law for the maintenance of a bridge constituting a portion of a public road in Jefferson County by authorizing the County to construct, improve, operate and maintain a bridge, and properties in connection therewith over the river or lake between said County and Cameron Parish, Louisiana, from a point in Jefferson County to a point where such project will meet a bridge or causeway constructed or to be constructed from the Cameron Parish side of such body of water toward the Jefferson County side.
HB 947 54-0 (1955) Author: Berlin, Edgar Lee | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to allow the Commissioners Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to set the salary of the Judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law at a figure not less than Eight Thousand ($8,000) Dollars and not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars per annum; providing a severability clause; repealing all laws in conflict.
SB 242 54-0 (1955) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that the 58th Judicial District Court and the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas, may sit at Port Arthur, Texas, for the trying, hearing, and determination of non-jury civil cases and matters.
SB 243 54-0 (1955) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by providing that the Criminal District Court of Jefferson County, Texas may sit at Port Arthur, Texas for the trying, hearing, and determination of certain non-jury civil cases and matters; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith, and expressing the intent of the Legislature in passing said Act.
SB 287 54-0 (1955) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to a local road law for the maintenance of a bridge constituting a portion of a public road in Jefferson County by authorizing the county to construct, improve, operate and maintain a bridge, and properties in connection therewith over the river or lake between said county and Cameron Parish, Louisiana, from a point in Jefferson County to a point where such project will meet a bridge or causeway constructed or to be constructed from the Cameron Parish side of such body of water toward the Jefferson County side.
SB 318 54-0 (1955) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to creating an additional District Court in Jefferson County, Texas, to be known as the District Court for the 136th Judicial District; providing the terms and jurisdiction for said court; providing for the appointment of a judge for said court; prescribing powers, duties, term of office and compensation; providing for the employment of official court reporter of said court; prescribing his qualifications, duties and compensations; providing for the appointment, designation and compensation of other officers of the court; providing all process, writes, recognizances and bonds heretofore issued, made, executed or returnable to existing terms of District Courts in Jefferson County are valid and returnable to the first term of the District Court for the 136th Judicial District after this Act takes effect.
SB 438 54-0 (1955) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to allow the Commissioners Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to set the salary of the Judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law at a figure not less than Eight Thousand ($8,000) Dollars and not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars per annum; providing a severability clause; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 152 52-0 (1951) Author: Berlin, Edgar Lee Relating to the County Court of Jefferson County at Law; amending Statutes with reference to the salary of the Judge of said Court; providing a saving clause.
SB 64 52-0 (1951) Author: Fuller, Jep S. Relating to the County Court of Jefferson County at Law; with reference to the salary of the Judge of said Court.
HB 92 51-0 (1949) Author: Lee, Otis | et. al. Relating to the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas; providing for the establishment of a Criminal Judicial District of Jefferson County, Texas; providing for the election, tenure of office and prescribing the qualifications, powers, duties, compensation, and expense of said office; providing for the appointment of assistants, investigators clerk, and stenographers by the Criminal District Attorney of Jefferson County; providing for their compensation, prescribing their powers and duties; providing that, if any part of this Act be held invalid, the remainder shall be valid; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 112 51-0 (1949) Author: Brooks, Jack B. | et. al. Relating to the County Court of Jefferson County at Law; amending Statutes relating to the terms of said court and the election, tenure, and qualifications of the Judge of said Court; providing a saving clause.
SB 65 51-0 (1949) Author: Cousins, Jr., Wilfred Roy Relating to the County Court of Jefferson County At Law; amending previous Acts; providing a saving clause.
HB 68 51-1 (1950) Author: Brooks, Jack B. | et. al. Relating to amending a previous Act, changing and redefining the boundaries of Trinity Bay Conservation District.
HB 855 50-0 (1947) Author: Brooks, Jack B. | et. al. Relating to the County Court of Jefferson County At Law; amending previous Acts; providing a saving clause.
SB 334 49-0 (1945) Author: Shivers, Robert Allan "Allan" Relating to repealing certain sections of the local road law for Jefferson County.
SB 180 48-0 (1943) Author: Shivers, Robert Allan "Allan" Relating to providing that it shall hereafter be lawful to use one dog for the purpose of trailing a wounded deer in the County of Jefferson.
HB 687 46-0 (1939) Author: Riviere, Harvey Stephen Joseph | et. al. Relating to giving civil jurisdiction to the Criminal District Court of Jefferson County of suits and causes in matters of divorce, dependent and delinquent children, adoption, and habeas corpus in civil proceedings.
HB 924 46-0 (1939) Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Chapter of the Acts of the 36th Legislature (R.S.); term of office of the Judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law.
HB 1052 45-0 (1937) Author: McKee, Harry L. | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Section of the Acts of the 43rd Legislature (R.S.); the salary to be paid the Judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law.
HB 111 45-2 (1937) Author: McKee, Harry L. | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Chapter of the Acts of the 43rd Legislature (3rd C.S.); providing that it should be lawful to use one dog for the purpose of hunting, pursuing, and taking of deer in Jefferson, Montgomery, and Orange Counties.
HB 608 44-0 (1935) Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund Relating to amending a certain Section of the Acts of the 43rd Legislature (R.S.); salary to be paid to the Deputy Clerk of County Court of Law of Jefferson County.
HB 985 44-0 (1935) Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund | et. al. Relating to fixing fees and salary of the Official Shorthand Reporter of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law, Jefferson County, Texas, and providing the manner of payment.
HB 28 43-1 (1933) Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund | et. al. Relating to providing for the election of a Special Judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law.
SB 56 43-1 (1933) Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy | et. al. Relating to vesting in the United States Government fee simple title to 20.8 acres of land in Jefferson County, Texas.
SB 58 43-1 (1933) Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy | et. al. Relating to providing for the sale by the State to the City of Port Arthur, Texas, a municipal corporation, and its assigns, a certain tract or area of land situated in Jefferson County, Texas, same being submerged lands constituting a part of the bed of Sabine Lake, retaining to the State all minerals therein.
HB 9 43-4 (1934) Author: McKee, Harry L. | et. al. Relating to authorizing the State Highway Commission to construct certain toll bridges.
HB 300 42-0 (1931) Author: McDougald, Sr., James R. Relating to amending certain Acts creating the County Court of Jefferson County at Law.
SB 510 42-0 (1931) Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy Relating to repealing Jefferson County School Superintendent Law.
SB 395 41-0 (1929) Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy Relating to establishing and creating a Criminal District Court for Jefferson County.
SB 397 41-0 (1929) Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy Relating to increasing the compensation of the judge of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law.
SB 406 41-0 (1929) Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy | et. al. Relating to authorizing Gulf Refining Company to construct, maintain and operate a bridge across salt bayou in Jefferson County, Texas.
HB 66 41-5 (1930) Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund | et. al. Relating to providing for the sale by the State to H.L. McKee, his heirs and assigns, a certain tract or area of land situated in Jefferson County, Texas, same being submerged lands constituting a part of the bed of Sabine Lake, retaining to the State all minerals therein.
HB 5 39-0 (1925) Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund Relating to creating and incorporating Common School District No. 16, of Jefferson County, Texas. House: School Districts
HB 7 39-0 (1925) Author: Kinnear, James W. Relating to creating and incorporating the French Independent School District, in Jefferson County, Texas; providing that in any case any clause, section or sections of this act shall be held by the courts to be unconstitutional or ineffective, such decision by the courts shall not affect or invalidate the remaining sections and provisions of this act. House: School Districts
HB 26 39-0 (1925) Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund Relating to determining and fixing the annual salary of the County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Jefferson County, Texas; providing for the payment of said salary; providing for the payment of office and traveling expenses. House: Education
SB 42 39-0 (1925) Author: Triplett, Henry Franklin Relating to creating and incorporating Common School District Number 16 of Jefferson County, Texas; defining and determining the boundaries of Waid School District; prescribing the manner of changing and modifying the boundaries of said School District. Senate: Educational Affairs
HB 84 39-1 (1926) Author: Kinnear, James W. Relating to creating Road District Number One (1), in Jefferson County, Texas, validating and approving all orders made by the commissioners' court of said county, in respect to the organization of said district. House: Judiciary
HB 117 38-0 (1923) Author: Merriman, James Otho | et. al. Relating to recognize the courts of Jefferson County.
HB 67 36-0 (1919) Author: Gaddy, J. Homer | et. al. Relating to amending certain Act creating a County Court of Jefferson County at Law.
HB 99 36-0 (1919) Author: Stout, Lee E. Relating to amending the law relating to compensation of official shorthand reporters in certain counties.
HB 508 36-0 (1919) Author: Stout, Lee E. Relating to creating the Rosedale Independent School District in Jefferson county, Texas.
HB 510 36-0 (1919) Author: Gaddy, J. Homer | et. al. Relating to amending certain Act creating the Winnie Independent School District in Chambers and Jefferson counties, Texas, by providing for the re-formation of said district and defining its boundaries thereof.
SB 200 36-0 (1919) Author: Bell, William Steve Relating to amending certain statute relating to official shorthand reporters' compensation in certain counties. Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
HB 176 36-2 (1919) Author: Gaddy, J. Homer Relating to creating the China Independent School District in Jefferson County, Texas.
HB 221 36-2 (1919) Author: Gaddy, J. Homer Relating to amending certain laws so as to exempt the County of Jefferson from the operation of certain laws and to provide for the regular employment of a County Road Engineer by the Commissioners Court of the County of Jefferson.
HB 51 36-3 (1920) Author: Holmes, Sam H. Relating to creating the Nome Independent School District in Jefferson County, Texas.
HB 95 36-3 (1920) Author: Beason, Augustine L. Relating to amending the law creating the Winnie Independent School District in Chambers and Jefferson Counties by redefining the boundaries thereof.
HB 283 35-0 (1917) Author: O'Brien, George Cave | et. al. Relating to exempting parts of Jefferson county from laws preventing horses and certain other animals from running at large.
HB 147 35-4 (1918) Author: Beason, Augustine L. Relating to the creation of the Winnie Independent School District in Chambers and Jefferson Counties.
SB 86 35-4 (1918) Author: Hall, William L. Relating to creating and establishing the Winnie Independent School District in the counties of Chambers and Jefferson, State of Texas.
SB 112 35-4 (1918) Author: Collins, Vinson Allen "Yank" Relating to establishing and creating a Court to be known as the "County Court of Jefferson County at law No. 2" and to prescribe its organization, jurisdiction, and procedure, and to conform the jurisdiction and procedure of other courts thereto.
HB 107 34-0 (1915) Author: McDowell, Edmond Andrews Relating to amending a certain law repealing a special road law for Jefferson County.
HB 229 34-0 (1915) Author: McDowell, Edmond Andrews Relating to amending certain laws relating to the mode of preventing animals running at large by adding Jefferson County.
HB 326 34-0 (1915) Author: McDowell, Edmond Andrews Relating to creating a County Court of Jefferson County at Law; to define the jurisdiction of said court.
HB 265 33-0 (1913) Author: Cooper, Jr., Samuel Bronson Relating to the relief of C. W. Howth, former county attorney of Jefferson county.
HB 796 33-0 (1913) Author: Cooper, Jr., Samuel Bronson Relating to creating the South Park Independent School District, known as Common School District No. 6, in Jefferson County; providing for election of trustees, raising of revenue and issuing of bonds.
SB 332 33-0 (1913) Author: Collins, Vinson Allen "Yank" Relating to creating the South Park Independent School District, known as Common School District No. 6, in Jefferson County, Texas.
HB 431 32-0 (1911) Author: Landry, Ras Relating to rendering more effective and efficient the present road law of the State of Texas, in its application and operation in the county of Jefferson.
SB 222 32-0 (1911) Author: Collins, Vinson Allen "Yank" Relating to creating the South Park Independent School District, known as a Common School District No. 6, in Jefferson county, Texas; to provide for the election of trustees, for the raising of revenue, issuing bonds, building and maintaining school houses, maintaining public free schools, declaring valid an issue of bonds heretofore made.
HB 612 29-0 (1905) Relating to creating a more efficient road system for Jefferson county, Texas.
SB 43 28-0 (1903) Author: Beaty, John T. Relating to creating the Sixtieth Judicial District of the State of Texas in Jefferson county, additional to the Fifty-Eighth judicial district therein, to establish a court.
HB 381 26-0 (1899) Relating to regulate the terms and fixing the times for holding the district courts in the First Judicial District of Texas, composed of Jasper, Newton, Orange, Jefferson and Tyler counties, so as to change the terms in Tyler and Jefferson counties.
HB 432 25-0 (1897) Relating to restoring and conferring upon the County Court of Jefferson County the civil and criminal jurisdiction heretofore belonging to said court under the Constitution and general Statutes of Texas; defining the jurisdiction of said court.
SB 236 25-0 (1897) Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, so as to extend the terms of the District Court in Orange and Jefferson Counties.


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