HB 715 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, JaredSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the operation of an electric bicycle in a state park.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BICYCLES | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1526 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to parkland dedication for multifamily, hotel, and motel property development by certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--General
HB 1740 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of state parklands passports to and a waiver of certain state park fees for certain veterans, active duty armed forces members, and certain family members of a person who died while serving in the United States armed forces.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONSTABLES | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SHERIFFS
HB 1815 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | WALLER COUNTY
HB 3012 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, administration, and use of the Texas land and water conservation fund.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| Agriculture | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | LAND & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3243 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the use by certain municipalities of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for the enhancement and maintenance of public parks.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3295 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the sale of park land owned by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3518 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the powers and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department relating to certain energy infrastructure; providing a civil penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Solar | Energy--Wind | Oil & Gas | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PERMITS
HB 3801 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the centennial parks conservation fund to be administered by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of park land by the Texas parks and wildlife department: making an appropriation
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 4757 88-0 (2023)
Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the regulatory authority over certain water bodies.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| FREESTONE COUNTY | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | TRINITY RIVER BASIN
HB 4767 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of the Julia C. Hester House State Park.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 5063 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the issuance of state parklands passports to and a waiver of certain entrance or admission fees to state parks and state historical sites for certain family members of a person who died while serving in the United States armed forces.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HJR 79 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 185 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
SB 558 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to parkland dedication for multifamily, hotel, and motel property development by certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--General
SB 615 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the issuance of state parklands passports to and a waiver of certain state park fees for veterans and certain family members of a person who died while serving in the United States armed forces.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 777 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of state parklands passports to and a waiver of certain state park fees for veterans, active duty armed forces members, and certain family members of a person who died while serving in the United States armed forces.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 781 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1248 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1648 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the centennial parks conservation fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 1657 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to notice required to be given to certain individuals and entities before the Parks and Wildlife Department executes a lease for real property for the development of a state park.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2095 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prosecution of the offense involving the possession or carrying of certain weapons on the premises or property of certain locations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Day Care | Historic Preservation & Museums | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Weapons
SB 2485 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, administration, and use of the land and water conservation fund.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | LAND & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SJR 32 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Moody, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 66 88-3 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 72 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the power of certain counties to enact certain park use rules; changing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Safety--Fireworks
HB 1341 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to waivers for entrance fees to state parks for resident first responders, military service members, and veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1410 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 4499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a regional connected trails system.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 425 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the power of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Safety--Fireworks
SB 465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for certain disabled veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 627 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1851 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1959 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the provision of parks and recreational facilities by water districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BASTROP COUNTY | BEXAR COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | FORT BEND COUNTY | GALVESTON COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TRAVIS COUNTY | WALLER COUNTY | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
SB 2008 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site; authorizing fees.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 255 87-1 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to waivers for entrance fees to state parks for resident first responders, military service members, and veterans.
Filed
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 200 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the power of certain counties to enact park use rules.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 329 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to concurrent state and federal jurisdiction over units of the national park system in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Received from the House
| Governor | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 510 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the power of certain counties to enact park use rules.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of coastal counties to adopt certain rules for island parks, beach parks, and public beaches; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2665 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue or pledge that revenue for the payment of obligations related to projects involving hotels.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HOTELS & MOTELS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 3905 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt and enforce park use rules.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 286 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the power of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Safety--Fireworks
SB 318 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to credits to certain accounts of the Parks and Wildlife Department resulting from the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
SB 665 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authority of coastal counties to adopt certain rules for island parks, beach parks, and public beaches; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 739 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation and operation of the Northeast Texas Trail State Park.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1860 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt and enforce park use rules.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 2310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt and enforce park use rules.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 78 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to credits to certain accounts of the Parks and Wildlife Department resulting from the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 203 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for United States veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 448 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the transfer of certain revenue into the state parks account.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 957 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to restricting the sale of state-owned longhorn cattle in Big Bend Ranch State Park.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1565 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for military service members and veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| AIR NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 1815 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the power of counties to enact park use rules.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3182 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue permits for the management of the wild mule deer population; requiring an occupational permit.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PERMITS
HB 3461 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the sale of park land owned by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PASADENA, CITY OF
HB 4059 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain property from The University of Texas System to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Education--Higher--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4132 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the power of certain counties to enact park use rules; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 4304 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to restrictions on habitat conservation plans in Travis County.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Political Subdivisions | TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 428 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Arts & Humanities | Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 786 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 822 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain property from The University of Texas System to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 965 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the authority of certain counties to designate a county water recreation safety zone along certain rivers; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SAN MARCOS RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2230 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 988 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a visitors center at Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso County.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| EL PASO COUNTY | Interim Studies | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1229 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for United States veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2635 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of a park and recreation district in counties that share a border on the San Marcos River and to the authority of the district to collect fees and issue bonds; creating a criminal offense and providing penalties.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SAN MARCOS RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3673 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to land use requirements for certain toll projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| Highways | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 3842 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an agreement to finance and build a conference center and other appropriate facilities in or near a state park.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 71 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as recreational, park, or scenic land.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 234 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the creation and operation of a park and recreation district in counties that share a border on the San Marcos River and to the authority of the district to collect fees and issue bonds; creating a criminal offense and providing penalties.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CALDWELL COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | SAN MARCOS RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 61 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of arson.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Animals | ARSON | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 791 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the creation and operation of a park and recreation district in a county with frontage on the San Marcos River and to the authority of the district to collect fees; providing penalties.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | SAN MARCOS RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 929 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the Parrie Haynes Trust.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 1937 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to exempting residents who are at least 65 years of age from paying certain parks and wildlife fees.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2018 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the sale and use of certain land used for a world exposition.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | HOTELS & MOTELS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2604 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the renewal and extension and modification of a 99-year lease of certain state property to the City of Austin.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3037 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to restricting the sale of state-owned longhorn cattle in Big Bend Ranch State Park.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 96 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONDEMNATION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 157 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the Parrie Haynes Trust.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Trusts
SB 280 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the creation and operation of a park and recreation district in a county with frontage on the San Marcos River and to the authority of the district to collect fees; providing penalties.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | SAN MARCOS RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 930 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the sale and use of certain land used for a world exposition.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | HOTELS & MOTELS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1023 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the renewal and extension and modification of a 99-year lease of certain state property to the City of Austin.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1511 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to appraisal of land that is available to the public.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 18 83-1 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to restricting the sale of state-owned longhorn cattle in Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Filed
| Agriculture | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 128 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a pilot program to implement renewable energy and other conservation technology in a state park or state natural area.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 283 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the wheelchair accessibility of new or renovated park playgrounds to children with disabilities.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Withdrawn from schedule
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PLAYGROUNDS & PLAYGROUND SAFETY
HB 1235 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HB 1301 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the Parks and Wildlife Department when registering a motor vehicle or renewing a motor vehicle registration.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1399 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the Parks and Wildlife Department when registering a motor vehicle or renewing a motor vehicle registration.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1453 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to funding for state sites through private contributions and partnerships and to commercial advertising on certain state sites.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1902 82-0 (2011)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate outdoor lighting near astronomical observation facilities.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | LIGHTING | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 3153 82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, Raul
Relating to the free admission to state parks for the parents of deceased members of the armed services
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3352 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the sale of park land owned by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3418 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain state fiscal matters related to natural resources or the environment.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
| ADVERTISING | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Air | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3696 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to concurrent state and federal jurisdiction over units of the national park system in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| Legislature | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3722 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the boater education program of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| BOATS & BOATING | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HJR 92 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the provision of parks and recreational facilities by conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 753 82-0 (2011)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate outdoor lighting near astronomical observation facilities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--General | LIGHTING | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 1584 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to natural resources and the environment.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Reported favorably as substituted
| ADVERTISING | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Air | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1905 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the provision of emergency services in certain rural counties using admission fees charged at state parks.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1924 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to concurrent state and federal jurisdiction over certain units of the national park system in this state.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
| Governor | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 28 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Marquez, Marisa
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the provision of parks and recreational facilities by conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 7 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks, the transfer of a historic site from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission, and the general rulemaking authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 971 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the wheelchair accessibility of new or renovated park playgrounds to children with disabilities.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PLAYGROUNDS & PLAYGROUND SAFETY
HB 1610 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the waiver of state park entrance fees for active or retired peace officers.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2608 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the powers of a recreational district board in a county with frontage on the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Annexation | COMAL RIVER | GUADALUPE RIVER | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TIMESHARE PLANS & PROPERTIES
HB 3272 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the eligibility of land for ad valorem tax appraisal as recreational, park, or scenic land on the basis of a restriction contained in a probated will.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3391 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department; changing the elements of an offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09
| Electronic Information Systems | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Sunset Bills
HB 3989 81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of state park entrance fees for certain persons.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 4209 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the regulation of certain barge terminal facilities by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BARGES | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 4635 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to an optional additional fine for the violation of a municipal rule, ordinance, or police regulation to be used to support municipal parks.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HJR 83 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in Hays and Chambers Counties to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | HAYS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HJR 124 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
SB 621 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1010 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department; changing the elements of an offense.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Sunset Bills
SB 1638 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to the powers of a recreation district board in a county with frontage on the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| City Government--Annexation | COMAL RIVER | GUADALUPE RIVER | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TIMESHARE PLANS & PROPERTIES
SB 2484 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Finance
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
SJR 6 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of the revenue received from the sporting goods sales tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales
HB 6 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SPORTING GOODS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
HB 7 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of historic sites from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission, to the allocation and use of revenue by the department and commission, and to the eligibility of certain land for entry into the state parks system.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 12 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to parks, wildlife, hunting, and historic sites; the funding, powers, and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department, the Parks and Wildlife Commission, and the Texas Historical Commission; and standards for certain state law enforcement officers; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Animals | BOATS & BOATING | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
HB 165 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to certain requirements imposed on a sex offender who enters the premises of a public park.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 680 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the sale of certain small municipal parks.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1016 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to allowing recreational metal detecting in designated areas of state parks.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Historic Preservation & Museums | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1166 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of certain counties to develop a parks and recreation system under the law governing sports and community venue projects.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1458 80-0 (2007)
Author: Macias, Nathan
Relating to the allocation of revenue from the state hotel tax for certain purposes in certain municipalities.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1499 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the speed limits on a highway adjacent to a park or recreational area.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| Highways | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SPEED LIMITS
HB 1560 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to liability of a governmental unit for certain recreational activities.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Political Subdivisions | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 1653 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the historical advisory board of the San Jacinto Battleground.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SAN JACINTO BATTLEGROUND HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD | SAN JACINTO HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD
HB 1700 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a project for the development and implementation of a nature science curriculum for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
HB 2351 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages near churches, schools, hospitals, parks, multiservice centers, or assisted living facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | COMMUNITY CENTERS | Hospitals | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Religion
HB 2961 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the disposition of income at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
House: Appropriations
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3079 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the development of unrelated infrastructure on certain venue projects.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Water--General
HB 3113 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the transfer of the Texas State Railroad to, and the creation of, the Texas State Railroad Authority.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STATE RAILROAD AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Tourism | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3482 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a museum and visitor's center at San Felipe State Historic Site in the Stephen F. Austin State Park.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3532 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the funding structure for state and local parks.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Sales
HB 3843 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the issuance of certain bonds for the benefit of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| BONDS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HCR 286 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Estes, Craig
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 12.
Signed by the Governor
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Corrective | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
HJR 71 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales
HJR 104 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of state general obligation bonds to provide funding for the creation, improvement, and preservation of state parks and other recreational, cultural, and historical sites and facilities.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| BONDS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2912 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 12.
Reported enrolled
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
SB 252 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SPORTING GOODS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
SB 259 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 525 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the sale of certain small municipal parks.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 774 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to liability of a governmental unit for certain recreational activities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Political Subdivisions | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 1172 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the disposition of income at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
House: Appropriations Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Appropriations
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1659 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the transfer of the Texas State Railroad to, and the creation of, the Texas State Railroad Authority.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STATE RAILROAD AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Tourism | Transportation--Railroads
SR 1195 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, Craig
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 12.
Reported enrolled
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
HB 422 79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, CarterSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to park and recreation districts.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 616 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
| Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 632 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the historical advisory board of the San Jacinto Battleground.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SAN JACINTO BATTLEGROUND HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD
HB 1838 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to certain requirements imposed on a sex offender who enters the premises of a public park.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2025 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over the National Museum of the Pacific War and other historical sites from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| FLEET ADMIRAL CHESTER W. NIMITZ MEMORIAL NAVAL MUSEUM | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2028 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the efficient use and maintenance of the state parks account and the Texas recreation and parks account by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3397 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to develop a parks and recreation system under the law governing sports and community venue projects.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3553 79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the boundaries of and prohibited acts in the Nine-Mile Hole State Scientific Area; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Science & Technology
SB 840 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to park and recreation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1742 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to authorizing certain nature centers to charge admission fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1854 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the boundaries of and prohibited acts in the Nine-Mile Hole State Scientific Area; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Science & Technology
SB 12 79-1 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 11 79-2 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 146 79-3 (2006)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to making an appropriation to the Parks and Wildlife Department for the operation and maintenance of the Texas State Railroad.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Railroads
SB 9 79-3 (2006)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 139 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George
Relating to transfer of the Odessa Meteor Crater to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| ODESSA METEOR CRATER | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1303 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the sale of land by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1382 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the powers of a commissioned law enforcement officer of the National Park Service.
House: Law Enforcement
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1764 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the San Jacinto Battleground.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SAN JACINTO BATTLEGROUND HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD | SAN JACINTO HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD
HB 2477 78-0 (2003)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the provision of parks and recreational facilities by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Postponed
| BONDS | Elections--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2779 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Parks and Wildlife Department for the Texas Park Development Fund.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3248 78-0 (2003)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to liability of the state and certain political subdivisions for certain recreational activities.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
| Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3434 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to concurrent state and federal legislative jurisdiction over units of the national park system in this state.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
| Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HJR 49 78-0 (2003)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the provision of parks and recreational facilities by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Postponed
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HJR 89 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 565 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing certain nature centers to charge admission fees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 624 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the provision of parks and recreational facilities by certain conservation and reclamation districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds on voter approval.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| BONDS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 760 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the sale of land by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1137 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the San Jacinto Battleground.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SAN JACINTO BATTLEGROUND HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD | SAN JACINTO HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD
SB 1205 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon | et. al.
Relating to liability of the state and certain political subdivisions for certain recreational activities.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Civil Practices
| Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1260 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to powers and duties of the state parks and resource protection divisions of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SJR 30 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the provision of parks and recreational facilities by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 37 78-1 (2003)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the San Jacinto Battleground.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SAN JACINTO BATTLEGROUND HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD | SAN JACINTO HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD
HB 164 77-0 (2001)
Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of counties to regulate outdoor lighting near major astronomical observatories.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | LIGHTING | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1289 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the authority of certain counties to provide or operate a zoo or an aquarium.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Animals | County Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1735 77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to authorizing certain nature centers in certain counties to charge admission fees.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3059 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the transfer of control of PT 309 from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
| BOATS & BOATING | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3299 77-0 (2001)
Author: Walker, Gary
Relating to the general powers and authority of water districts; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 934 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to allowing recreational metal detecting in designated areas of state parks.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1302 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to municipal elections for the conveyance of certain park land.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1402 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to permitting certain state parklands passport holders to bring a guest into a park.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1444 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Walker, Gary
Relating to the general powers and authority of water districts; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 333 76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to county regulation of the possession of glass containers at a public park or beach; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Environment--Solid Waste | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 539 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to construction, repair, and maintenance of roads in or adjacent to certain state parks and wildlife facilities.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
| Highways | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1380 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to venue projects that may be authorized and financed by a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 1525 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to jurisdiction over the Alamo.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| ALAMO, THE | Historic Preservation & Museums | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1581 76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to park passes for volunteer youth groups.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1691 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the Texas parks and wildlife capital account.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1798 76-0 (1999)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the prosecution of theft of services provided at certain service establishments.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1807 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as recreational, park, or scenic land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1906 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to special license plates benefiting parks, fisheries, and wildlife.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Animals | LICENSE PLATES | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2108 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to state assistance for local parks and recreational, cultural resource, and open space areas.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3191 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moreno, JoeSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the imposition of a criminal penalty and the disposition of fines for a violation of a rule concerning the use of county parks in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
| County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3252 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the use of the hotel tax in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3460 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to taxes on certain services in park and recreation districts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--County
HCR 266 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Memorializing Congress to take action on designating an international peace park in the Big Bend area.
House: State Recreational Resources
Subcommittee members named
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | ROTARIANS
SB 287 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the Texas parks and wildlife capital account.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1036 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to venue projects that may be authorized by a municipality.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
SB 1666 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the use of the hotel tax in certain municipalities; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1708 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the imposition of a criminal penalty for a violation of a rule concerning the use of county parks.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 16 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to authority of the comptroller to enter certain agreements with credit card issuers benefitting state parks.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CREDIT CARDS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 150 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to jurisdiction over the Alamo.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
| ALAMO, THE | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 763 75-0 (1997)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to prohibiting the licensing or operation of a rock quarry near Fort Parker State Park.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| FORT PARKER STATE PARK | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | ROCK QUARRIES | Safety
HB 774 75-0 (1997)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to county regulation of the possession of glass containers at a public park or beach; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Safety
HB 1225 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation of the Arroyo Colorado Wildlife Sanctuary in Cameron and Willacy counties; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| ARROYO COLORADO WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | CAMERON COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | WILLACY COUNTY
HB 2260 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the collection of certain artifacts in state parks.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2356 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the administration of state-owned historical parks, structures, and sites by the Texas Historical Commission; making a contingent appropriation; providing penalties.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2474 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to appropriations for the preservation, enhancement, and promotion of state historical parks, structures, and sites.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2519 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to special license plates benefitting Big Bend National Park.
House: Transportation Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
| BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2834 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a recision of the cession by the state to the federal government of certain jurisdiction over the area encompassed by Big Bend National Park.
House: Public Safety
No action taken in committee
| BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3224 75-0 (1997)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the dissolution of a beach park board of trustees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3403 75-0 (1997)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to the use of railroad rights-of-way by a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Railroads
SB 595 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Patterson, Pete
Relating to Cooper State Park.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COOPER LAKE STATE PARK | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 985 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the administration of state-owned historical parks, structures, and sites by the Texas Historical Commission; making a contingent appropriation; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 991 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to permitting certain disabled persons to apply for and receive a state parklands passport.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Disabilities, Persons with | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1079 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to appropriations for the preservation, enhancement, and promotion of state historical parks, structures, and sites.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 62 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to jurisdiction over the Alamo.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| ALAMO, THE | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1387 74-0 (1995)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to ad valorem taxation of agricultural, recreational, park, or scenic land; providing a penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1848 74-0 (1995)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the administration of state-owned historical parks, structures, and sites by the Texas Historical Commission; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1926 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to creating the Kleberg County Public Lands and Water Sanctuary; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| KLEBERG COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1927 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to creating the Kenedy County Public Lands and Water Sanctuary; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| KENEDY COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2136 74-0 (1995)
Author: Combs, Susan
Relating to disposition of certain area acquired or improved by a political subdivision with grants of money from the Texas recreation and parks account.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3060 74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the construction of a resort hotel in Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| HOTEL | PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3074 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to reduced fees for certain holders of a state parklands passport.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3218 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cook, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a game sanctuary along the Brazos River in Palo Pinto and Parker counties; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| PALO PINTO COUNTY | PARKER COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HCR 107 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kubiak, DanSponsor: Turner, Jim
Directing the Parks and Wildlife Department to study and recommend alternatives for preserving Sugarloaf Mountain.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 908 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to restricting the sale of state-owned longhorn cattle on state natural areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1666 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the creation of a game sanctuary along the Brazos River in Palo Pinto and Parker counties; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PALO PINTO COUNTY | PARKER COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 60 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the use of revenue from the cigarette tax by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Cigarette
HB 706 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the establishment of special accounts within the general revenue fund and the allocation of certain revenue from the Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/93
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 866 73-0 (1993)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned real property in Wilson County.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | WILSON COUNTY
HB 1223 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to jurisdiction over the Alamo.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Referred to Agriculture & Wildlife Management
| ALAMO, THE | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1244 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to the financing of local parks.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Referred to subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1704 73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the generation of revenue for the Parks and Wildlife Department by credit card fees and the lease of grazing rights and sale of certain products grown on park lands.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1913 73-0 (1993)
Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation of agricultural, recreational, park, or scenic land; providing a penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Agriculture | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2474 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of open-space, recreational, park, and scenic land; providing a penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Agriculture | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2509 73-0 (1993)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the operation of a park and recreation district in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| COMAL RIVER | GUADALUPE RIVER | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2671 73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John | et. al.Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the sale or trade by certain municipalities of a park under two acres that is no longer usable and functional as a park.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 98 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and organization of the County Park Compost Program.
Senate: Administration
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | COUNTY PARK COMPOST PROGRAM ACT | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 117 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the use of revenue from the cigarette tax by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Cigarette
SB 179 73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to hunting in state parks.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 331 73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned real property in Wilson County.
Senate: Natural Resources
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | WILSON COUNTY
SB 677 73-0 (1993)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of property owned or used for certain park or recreational purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 852 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to ad valorem taxation of agricultural, recreational, park, or scenic land; providing a penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
| Agriculture | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1230 73-0 (1993)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the conveyance of parks in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1494 73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the sale of certain park land by certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Received from the Senate
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1501 73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the validation of governmental acts and proceedings concerning the issuance of bonds by certain municipal park boards of trustees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| City Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Validating Acts
HB 361 72-0 (1991)
Author: Soileau, Curtis | et. al.
Relating to the privileges of a holder of a state parklands passport.
House: Environmental Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 514 72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to a penalty for a violation of a rule adopted by a board of park commissioners.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1207 72-0 (1991)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the requirement for a conservation permit to use land under the control of the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PERMITS
HB 1573 72-0 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the rate of the cigarette tax, the disposition of the revenue, and the purposes for which money in the local park fund may be used.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| CIGARETTES | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Cigarette
HB 1733 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to recreational vehicle parks and campsites tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL VEHICLES | Taxation--State
HB 2132 72-0 (1991)
Author: Larry, Jerald
Relating to notice and hearing requirements for certain changes in the use of park and recreation areas.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2133 72-0 (1991)
Author: Larry, Jerald
Relating to authorizing conveyance of an interest in park land to certain utility companies if the utility use of the land is for park benefit.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Utilities--General
HB 2215 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the lease of grazing rights or farming rights on state park lands.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Agriculture | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2315 72-0 (1991)
Author: Martin, Mike
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in an area of Galveston State Park assigned to a concessioner.
House: Liquor Regulation
Referred to Liquor Regulation
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | GALVESTON STATE PARK | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2318 72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to implementation of Article III, Section 49-e-1 of the Constitution by the Texas Heritage Trust Fund Board, the issuance of bonds and administration of the fund as provided therein, and the establishment of state parks and recreational and natural areas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BONDS | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS HERITAGE TRUST FUND | TEXAS HERITAGE TRUST FUND BOARD
HB 2401 72-0 (1991)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the provision of recycling receptacles for certain materials at state parks by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Solid Waste | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECYCLING
HB 2488 72-0 (1991)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to zoning certain land near Palo Duro State Park or Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2642 72-0 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the disposition of cigarette tax revenues.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Cigarette
HCR 130 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Requesting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to begin aggressively providing for horseback riding and camping in state parks.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 211 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Requesting Parks and Wildlife Department to exempt the San Jacinto Battleground State Park and the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical Park from entrance fees.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 80 72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of the Texas Heritage Trust Fund for state parks and other property of public recreational value and natural heritage value, authorizing the issuance of bonds, and levying a tax.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BONDS | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TEXAS HERITAGE TRUST FUND
SB 25 72-0 (1991)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and organization of the County Park Compost Program.
Senate: Administration
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | COUNTY PARK COMPOST PROGRAM ACT | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 154 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in an area of Galveston State Park assigned to a concessioner.
House: Liquor Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | GALVESTON STATE PARK | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 273 72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the privileges of a holder of a state parklands passport.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1018 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to implementation of Article III, Section 49-e-1 of the Constitution by the Texas Heritage Trust Fund Board, the issuance of bonds and administration of the fund as provided therein, and the establishment of state parks and recreational and natural areas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS HERITAGE TRUST FUND | TEXAS HERITAGE TRUST FUND BOARD
SJR 33 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of the Texas Heritage Trust Fund for state parks and other property of public recreational value and natural heritage value, authorizing the issuance of bonds, and levying a tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TEXAS HERITAGE TRUST FUND
HB 111 72-1 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the Texas Heritage Trust and State and Local Parks Funds Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | STATE & LOCAL PARKS FUNDS ACT | Taxation--Cigarette | TEXAS HERITAGE TRUST FUND
HB 185 72-1 (1991)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to a moratorium on the purchase of land for certain purposes by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
SB 47 72-1 (1991)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and organization of the County Park Compost Program.
Senate: Administration
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | COUNTY PARK COMPOST PROGRAM ACT | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 87 72-1 (1991)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the disposition of interest received from investments of money in the funds and accounts in the charge of the state treasurer.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 91 72-1 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Heritage Trust and State and Local Parks Funds Act.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | STATE & LOCAL PARKS FUNDS ACT | Taxation--Cigarette | TEXAS HERITAGE TRUST FUND
SB 16 72-2 (1991)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and organization of the County Park Compost Program.
Senate: Administration
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | COUNTY PARK COMPOST PROGRAM ACT | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HCR 26 72-4 (1992)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department not to take any action with respect to historical or recreational park closures or operational staff reductions until the legislature conducts full review of the agency's budget and operational procedures.
Filed
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 2 72-4 (1992)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and organization of the County Park Compost Program.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | COUNTY PARK COMPOST PROGRAM ACT | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SCR 4 72-4 (1992)
Author: Sims, Bill
Directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department not to take any action with respect to historical or recreational park closures or operational or staff reductions until the legislature conducts a full review of the agency's budget and operational procedures.
Senate: Natural Resources
Read & adopted
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 1150 71-0 (1989)
Author: Linebarger, Libby
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to prohibit access to the Pedernales Falls area of Pedernales Falls State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1462 71-0 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd | et. al.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in an area of Galveston State Park assigned to a concessioner.
House: Liquor Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1912 71-0 (1989)
Author: Granoff, Al | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that the Parks and Wildlife Department acquire land for the Trinity River State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TRINITY RIVER STATE PARK
HB 1977 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the expiration date of the terms of municipal park board members.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Officers
HB 2313 71-0 (1989)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to free admission to the state parks system for state employees.
House: Environmental Affairs
Pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Employees--State Employees
HB 2549 71-0 (1989)
Author: Willy, John
Relating to the granting of authority to counties bordering on the Gulf of Mexico and having a population, according to the most recent federal census of at least 200,000 people, to establish a County Park Rangers Unit to....
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2780 71-0 (1989)
Author: Willy, JohnSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the authority of certain counties to commission park rangers for county parks and certain unincorporated areas of the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2916 71-0 (1989)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the boundary of and the re-inclusion of certain land in the Franklin Mountains State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| FRANKLIN MOUNTAINS STATE PARK | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3018 71-0 (1989)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a park district in a county with frontage on the Guadalupe and Comal rivers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 36 71-0 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to notice concerning use of private property separated from a state park by a river, creek, or stream.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Water--General
SB 512 71-0 (1989)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the boundary of and the reinclusion of certain land in the Franklin Mountains State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| FRANKLIN MOUNTAINS STATE PARK | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1245 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the requirement that the Parks and Wildlife Department acquire land for the Trinity River State Park.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TRINITY RIVER STATE PARK
SB 1583 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in an area of Galveston State Park assigned to a concessioner.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1680 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the transfer of administration of beach cleaning funds from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the General Land Office.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Finances, Management & Control
SR 687 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Directing the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water to conduct an interim study on the feasibility of designating resacas as state parks and creating large sporting areas.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 73 71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in an area of Galveston State Park assigned to a concessioner.
House: Liquor Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Liquor Regulation
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1004 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to the authority of certain home-rule cities to abandon, sell, or exchange parks, golf courses, or golf course clubhouses.
House: Urban Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 1590 70-0 (1987)
Author: McKinney, Mike
Relating to the deposit of money to the credit of the state parks fund.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 1839 70-0 (1987)
Author: Agnich, FredSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the Franklin Mountains State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2194 70-0 (1987)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the creation and operation of a park district in a county with frontage on the Guadalupe and Comal rivers and to the authority of the district to issue bonds and notes and impose taxes; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 732 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the uses of a state parklands passport.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 107 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, Arves
Relating to the maintenance of the Franklin Mountains State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 192 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of certain cities and their park boards to employ special park police officers and to acquire, construct, enlarge, improve, and manage parks, certain facilities, and other public improvements and to the financing of those improvements.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 489 69-0 (1985)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the creation of a department of county park police in certain counties.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 992 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a county to charge a fee for admission to a county park.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1694 69-0 (1985)
Author: McWilliams, JimSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to an easement to provide access to private real property located in Caddo Lake State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| CADDO LAKE | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1896 69-0 (1985)
Author: Riley, Randall
Relating to the acquisition, ownership, development, construction, management, operation, maintenance, improvement, and financing of parks and recreational facilities by municipal utility districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 54 69-0 (1985)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the expenditure of funds for the operation and maintenance of the Franklin Mountains State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 246 69-0 (1985)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the creation of a department of county park rangers hired as peace officers in certain counties.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 528 69-0 (1985)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the discharge of certain effluent within one mile of a park, playground, or schoolyard.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Education--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PERMITS
SB 618 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Riley, Randall
Relating to the acquisitiion, development, maintenance, and financing of parks and recreational facilities for municipal utility districts; authorizing certain fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 715 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of certain cities and their park boards over parks, certain facilities, and other public improvements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1355 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the authority of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to solicit and accept gifts for certain capital improvements including the establishment of a Sesquicentennial Monument Park.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 6 68-0 (1983)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to allocation of certain cigarette tax revenue to and the use of the local parks, recreation, and open space fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 13 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the allocation of revenue from the cigarette tax to the Texas local parks, recreation, and open space fund.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor authorized
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Cigarette
HB 151 68-0 (1983)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the amount of certain cigarette tax revenue allocated to and the use of the local parks, recreation, and open space fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Cigarette
HB 304 68-0 (1983)
Author: Eikenburg, FrankSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to jurisdiction to enforce criminal laws in a public park or recreational facility at a water resource development project under the control of the Department of the Army.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 491 68-0 (1983)
Author: Emmett, Ed
Relating to the authority of a county to set and collect fees for the use of recreational facilities and services.
House: County Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 492 68-0 (1983)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the Matagorda Island State Park and Wildlife Management Area.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 740 68-0 (1983)
Author: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to the acquisition of a Confederate campground in Limestone County by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs
See remarks
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1978 68-0 (1983)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to the creation and description of the Trinity River State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2061 68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the establishment and operation of Gateway State Park and Trinity River State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HCR 8 68-0 (1983)
Author: Khoury, RollinSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Directing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to initiate a study of the feasibility of establishing a state park in Falls County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| FALLS COUNTY | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 83 68-0 (1983)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for land used for park, recreational, and scenic uses to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes according to the use of the land.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--State
HR 110 68-0 (1983)
Author: Turner, Jim
Memorializing Congress to countermand the proposed closing by the United States Army Corps of Engineers of 59 lakeside parks in Texas.
House: Environmental Affairs
| ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, US | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 135 68-0 (1983)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Creating a special committee to urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rescind its decision to close 59 lakeshore parks in Texas.
| ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, US | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Administration
SB 39 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the amount of certain cigarette tax revenue allocated to and the use of the local parks, recreation, and open space fund.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed
| OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette
SB 47 68-0 (1983)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the allocation of certain cigarette tax revenue to the local parks, recreation, and open space fund.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed
| OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette
SB 249 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the Matagorda Island State Park and Wildlife Management Area.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 325 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to allocation of certain cigarette tax revenue to and the use of the local parks, recreation, and open space fund and to gifts and donations of private funds appropriated to the Texas Sesquicentennial Museum Board; making an appropriation; providing different effective dates.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 826 68-0 (1983)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Emmett, Ed
Relating to the authority of a county to set and collect fees for the use of county recreational facilities and services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 1279 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Granoff, Al
Relating to the creation and description of the Trinity River State Park and to certain powers and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department; authorizing the city of Dallas to initiate, develop, complete, or maintain certain projects.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| DALLAS, CITY OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1392 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the powers and duties of park boards of trustees of certain cities in the management and control of certain facilities under the jurisdiction of the board and for necessary funding.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1394 68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to funds for the operation and maintenance of the Franklin Mountains State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SR 249 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Creating committee to meet with Washington staff of US Army Corps of Engineers to persuade Corps to rescind decision to close 59 lakeside parks in Texas.
| ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, US | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Administration
HB 16 67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the allocation of revenue from the cigarette tax to the Texas local parks, recreation, and open space fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Cigarette
HB 478 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ceverha, BillSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to abolition of the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum Commission and placement of the Nimitz museum under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Government Organization Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| FLEET ADMIRAL CHESTER W. NIMITZ MEMORIAL NAVAL MUSEUM | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 670 67-0 (1981)
Author: Clark, Bill
Relating to state park camping fees for persons 65 years of age or over.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1029 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to the conveyance by the Parks and Wildlife Department of certain real property to the United Sates of America.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
| BEXAR COUNTY | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1076 67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to county park boards.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1844 67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to a change of the name of the Beach Park Boards of Trustees.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1889 67-0 (1981)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to the appraisal on the basis of its' use of land voluntarily re-stricted to recreational, park, or open-space.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1933 67-0 (1981)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the transfer of the homestead of General Sam Houston and the creation of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Park Historical Advisory Board.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| Historic Preservation & Museums | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 2215 67-0 (1981)
Author: Coleman, Ronald
Relating to the boundaries of the Franklin Mountains State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2395 67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, Buck
Relating to the exchange of certain lands for the purpose of creating a state park in Presidio and Brewster counties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HCR 185 67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the acquisition of land in Presidio and Brewster counties known as the Big Bend Ranch.
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PRESIDIO COUNTY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HR 268 67-0 (1981)
Author: Messer, Bill
Directing the Committee on Environmental Affairs to study the feasibility of creating a desert museum state park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported enrolled
| DESERT MUSEUM STATE PARK | ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 18 67-0 (1981)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to hunting in Sea Rim State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 447 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to charges by the Parks and Wildlife Department for park services for elderly persons.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 771 67-0 (1981)
Author: Kothmann, GlennSponsor: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to the conveyance by the Parks and Wildlife Department of certain real property to the United States of America.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BEXAR COUNTY | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 940 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to a change of name of Beach Park Boards to Park Boards of Trustees.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1273 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Coleman, Ronald
Relating to the acquisition and boundaries of land in the Franklin Mountain State Park and to the exclusion of certain land from that park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 42 67-1 (1981)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to Park Boards of Trustees of certain cities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 86 67-1 (1981)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to appraisal for property taxation of land restricted to use for recreational, park, or scenic purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 150 67-1 (1981)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to the exclusion of easements, rights-of-way, and improvements from Franklin Mountains State Park, and to the removal and use of a repeater station located in that park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 12 67-1 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the facilities under the control of park boards of trustees of certain cities and to the powers and authority of the boards.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 16 66-0 (1979)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the Mountain Creek State Park and its acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance.
House: Environmental Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| DALLAS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 54 66-0 (1979)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the creation, financing, and use of the Texas park, recreation, and open space fund.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 63 66-0 (1979)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to acceptance by the Parks and Wildlife Department of certain land for park purposes.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 233 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, LanceSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of parks, recreational areas, and open space areas in urban areas and to the creation and use of the Texas local parks, recreation, and open space fund.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 563 66-0 (1979)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the creation of the Matagorda Island State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 867 66-0 (1979)
Author: Coleman, RonaldSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the establishment of the Franklin Mountains State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 966 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clark, Jerry
Relating to hunting in Sea Rim State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1020 66-0 (1979)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Relating to the lease of state park land.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1065 66-0 (1979)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to charges by the Parks and Wildlife Department for park services for blind, disabled, and elderly persons.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1225 66-0 (1979)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to reservation of campsites at state parks.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1293 66-0 (1979)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Williams, Lindon
Relating to county parks.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1783 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Relating to liability and indemnity of lessors and political subdivisions for liability arising from the use and condition of parks and recreational land.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Political Subdivisions
HB 1904 66-0 (1979)
Author: Browder, Jim
Relating to the establishment of park commissions in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1918 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, BennieSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the allocation and use of certain cigarette tax revenue and related appropriations and transfers.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette
HCR 221 66-0 (1979)
Author: Coleman, RonaldSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Directing the chief clerk to correct H.B. No. 867 in enrolling.
Signed by the Governor
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Corrective
SB 298 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to charges by the Parks and Wildlife Department for park services for elderly persons.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 491 66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Clark, Jerry
Relating to hunting in Sea Rim State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 616 66-0 (1979)
Author: Howard, EdSponsor: Sullivant, Bill
Relating to the lease of state park lands.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 626 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the creation of the Matagorda Island State Park.
Senate: Natural Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 946 66-0 (1979)
Author: Andujar, Betty
So as to authorize certain cities and towns owning sea life parks and oceanariums to abandon such use upon certain findings and authorizing the sale of lease thereof for other purposes, subject to certain conditions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1148 66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Browder, Jim
Relating to the establishment of park commissions in certain counties; and prescribing the duties of the commissions.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 16 65-0 (1977)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Establishing the Mountain Creek State Park and providing for its development, operation, and maintenance; providing for acquisition of land and interests in land; and declaring an emergency.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| DALLAS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 54 65-0 (1977)
Author: Kaster, James J.
Removing the power of eminent domain from the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on State Parks
| CONDEMNATION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 468 65-0 (1977)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to use of Texas park development funds.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 667 65-0 (1977)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the designation, acquisition, and administration of state wilderness parks; prohibiting certain acts; providing for rules; providing penalties; allocation certain cigarette tax revenue for wilderness parks.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on State Parks
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 801 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., JoeSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to county parks.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1070 65-0 (1977)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the acceptance by the Parks and Wildlife Department of certain land for park purposes.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1255 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to the use and allocation of certain cigarette tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Cigarette
HB 1350 65-0 (1977)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to the powers of a beach park board of trustees regarding recreational facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Posting rule suspended
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1543 65-0 (1977)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the establishment and operation of Oil Springs State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2112 65-0 (1977)
Author: Leland, Mickey
Establishing the Fifth Ward State Park and providing for its development, operation, and maintenance; providing for acquisition of land and interests in land; and declaring an emergency.
House: Environmental Affairs
Failed to pass to third reading
| HARRIS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HR 50 65-0 (1977)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to requesting a study of the need for a state park in McLennan County.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to Resolutions Calendar
| Interim Studies | MCLENNAN COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Administration
SB 24 65-0 (1977)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Brown, Albert "Al"
Relating to the issuance of a state passport to certain disabled veterans.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 31 65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Extending list of persons designed as peace officers to include county park and recreational patrolmen and security officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 659 65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to the use and allocation of certain cigarette tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Tabled
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Cigarette
SB 981 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to the power of a beach park board of trustees regarding additional parks and the acquisition, financing, and improvement of recreational facilities.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 Day Bill
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1194 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, Kent
Relating to the creation and use of the Texas Urban and Local Park, Recreation, and Open Space fund.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably substituted
| OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Political Subdivisions
SR 702 65-0 (1977)
Author: Sherman, Max
Directing the Committee on Natural Resources to make an interim study of the need to acquire park lands.
Senate: Natural Resources
| Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 16 64-0 (1975)
Author: Smith, CarlyleSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Establishing the Mountain Creek State Park and providing for its development, operation, and maintenance; providing for acquisition of land and interests in land.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| DALLAS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 172 64-0 (1975)
Author: Adams, Herman
Relating to the issuance of a State Parklands Passport to certain residents of this state who are 65 years of age or over; and providing certain rights to holders of passports.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 203 64-0 (1975)
Author: Powers, Pike
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to authorize recreational hunting at Sea Rim State Park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from subcommittee unfavorably
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 215 64-0 (1975)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to exempting persons 65 years of age and older and certain disabled veterans of the armed services from the payment of entrance fees to state parks, historic sites, or other recreational areas operated by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 341 64-0 (1975)
Author: Clark, JimSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the assignment of peace officer status to municipal park and recreation patrolmen and security officers and providing for financial assistance to the surviving spouse and minor children of such person.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
| Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 342 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bryant, John W.Sponsor: Clower, Ron
Relating to the authority of a department, agency, board, or political subdivision to convert land used for park purposes to another public use if the land was originally obtained for that use or the other use will not interfere with the use of the land as a park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 387 64-0 (1975)
Author: Coody, Bill
Relating to the issuance of a State Parklands Passport to certain residents of this state who are 65 years of age or over; and providing certain rights to holder of passports.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 598 64-0 (1975)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the use of Texas park development funds.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| BONDS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 830 64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to power of certain cities to acquire, construct, improve, and equip any property for park purposes.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1316 64-0 (1975)
Author: Earle, RonaldSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to deposits of revenue from mineral leases on park lands.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1527 64-0 (1975)
Author: Salem, Joe
Authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to charge entrance or gate fees at State Parks; exempting from such fees persons desiring to enter or leave public beaches in such parks.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1580 64-0 (1975)
Author: Peveto, WayneSponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to county parks.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2144 64-0 (1975)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to the Texas State Railroad State Park; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2146 64-0 (1975)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to the disposition of proceeds accruing to the Texas State Railroad.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Railroads
HCR 140 64-0 (1975)
Author: Martin, ElmerSponsor: Jones, Grant
Requesting the Parks and Wildlife Commission to assign a higher priority to park land acquisition.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by Governor
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 52 64-0 (1975)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Continuing the study of the feasibility of creating a state park on the Trinity River.
House: Environmental Affairs
| Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Administration | TRINITY RIVER
HR 166 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Requesting Sub-committee on State Parks, Environmental Affairs Committee, to make an interim study of urban, parkland acquisition and bicycle facilities.
House: Environmental Affairs
| BICYCLES | ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 22 64-0 (1975)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Adams, Herman
Relating to the issuance of a State Parklands Passport to persons who are 65 years of age or over and providing certain rights to holders of passports; providing an effective date.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 81 64-0 (1975)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to exempting persons 65 years of age and older and certain disabled veterans of the armed services from the payment of entrance fees to state parks, historic sites, or other recreational areas operated by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 554 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the power of certain cities to acquire, construct, improve, and equip any property for park purposes, including, but not by way of limitation, establishing, acquiring, leasing, or contracting as lessee or lessor, purchasing, constructing, improving, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operating, or maintaing any or all golf courses, clubhouses, and pro shops, tennis courts and facilities, swimming pools, marinas, recreation centers, rugby fields, baseball fields, zoos, clarification lakes or pools, park transportation systems and equipment, theaters, bicycle trails, multipurpose shelters, service facilities, and any other recreational facilities, all or any (hereinafter the "facility" or "facilities") together with all necessary water, sewer, and drainage facilities, and to establish, acquire, lease or contract as lessee or lessor, purchase, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, repair operate, or maintain any or all structures, parking areas, or parking facilities to be used in connection with such facilities for parking or storage of motor vehicles or other conveyances, such leases and contracts to e on such terms as the city deems appropriate; authorizing such cities to enter into operating contracts as to said facilities and to finance said facilities and improvements through the issuance of revenue bonds, which shall be deemed to be a security; authorizing such cities to pledge to the payment of the operation and maintenance of any facility or facilities a continuing annual ad valorem tax; provided that such taxes shall be within any Constitutional or charter limit and no part of the interest on or principal of said revenue bonds; authorizing said cities to fix and collect fees, rentals, rates, and charges for such facilities and pledge all or any part of the revenues, income, receipts from such fees, rentals, rates and charges to the payment of such bonds and additionally to secure such bonds by mortgages, liens, or security interests on any personal property appurtenant to such real property; authorizing the pledge to the payment of such bonds all or any part of any grant, donation, revenues, or income received or to be received from the United States government or any other public or private source; authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds; making such revenue bonds legal and authorized investments; containing other provisions relating to the subject.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 807 64-0 (1975)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the assignment of peace officer status to municipal park and recreation patrolmen and security officers and providing for financial assistance to the surviving spouse and minor children of such person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 877 64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the assignment of peace officer status to municipal park and recreation patrolmen and security officers and providing for financial assistance to the surviving spouse and minor children of such person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1003 64-0 (1975)
Author: McKinnon, MikeSponsor: Salem, Joe
Authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to charge entrance or gate fees at state parks and providing for disposition of such fees; exempting from such fees persons desiring to enter or to leave public beaches in such parks.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1055 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the powers and authority of a beach park board of trustees regarding the advertising, acquisition, financing, and improvement of recreational facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 273 63-0 (1973)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Relating to the liability of persons supplying certain areas for recreational purposes without charge.
House: Judiciary
Reported unfavorably
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 703 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to the name of a certain state park; and declaring an emergency.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 802 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to make regulations prohibiting the use of firearms in certain areas adjacent to state parks located on the gulf coast; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Weapons
HB 803 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Authorizing Parks and Wildlife Commission to set the length of the open season for taking wildlife in state parks.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 894 63-0 (1973)
Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C.Sponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to increasing the allowed expenditures for certain county parks in counties having a population of less than 80,000.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1133 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Establishing the Elm Fork State Park and providing for its development, operation, and maintenance; providing for acquisition of land and interests in land; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Coauthor authorized
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1184 63-0 (1973)
Author: Vecchio, James S.Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Amending the Texas Civil Statutes so as to make such law applicable to cities having a population in excess of 40,000 according to the last preceding Federal census; regulating the acquisition and disposition of land or interest therein acquired under the Act.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1273 63-0 (1973)
Author: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to allowing the retention of a portion of certain fines imposed for violating a regulation of the Parks and Wildlife Commission concerning acts in state parks.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1281 63-0 (1973)
Author: Adams, HermanSponsor: Hightower, Jack
Relating to the issuance of State Parklands Passport to certain residents of this state who are 65 years of age or over; and providing certain rights to holders of passports; and declaring an emergency.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1508 63-0 (1973)
Author: Waters, Ron
Amending Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 10, Chapter 86, Acts of the 60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967, as amended by Chapter 16, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 6228f, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); providing for assistance payments by the State of Texas to the surviving spouse and minor children of parks and recreational patrolmen and security of officers of municipalities with a population exceeding 250,000 persons, who are commissioned as peace officers who suffer violent death in the course of the performance of their duties; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee hearing date
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1540 63-0 (1973)
Author: Finney, Dave
Amending Chapter 327, 62nd Leg., Acts 1971 (compiled as art, 1269j-4.4), relating to cities and towns owning sea life park, oceanarium, and other public facilities operated in conjunction therewith; by authorizing such cities and towns to acquire the properties, assets, rights and facilities of any person or corporation operating any part or all of the same on behalf of such city or town and by more definitively stating and defining the revenues and security which may be pledged and granted as security for the certificates of indebtedness authorized by said act and in connection with any refunding thereof; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1571 63-0 (1973)
Author: Caldwell, NeilSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Repealing Chapter 6, Page 526, Acts of the 46th Legislature, General Laws, Regular Session, 1939 (Article 6070c-1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); transferring the land involved to the General Land Office; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| BRAZORIA COUNTY | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HR 89 63-0 (1973)
Author: Korioth, A.J. "Al"
Requesting Sub-Committee of Natural Resources Committee to study feasibility of establishing a state park on Trinity River.
House: Natural Resources
Reported favorably
| Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRINITY RIVER
HR 127 63-0 (1973)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Creating a special interim committee to study the state park program.
House: Environmental Affairs
Votes recorded
| Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Administration
SB 132 63-0 (1973)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Relating to the liability of persons supplying certain areas for recreational purposes without charge.
Senate: Human Resources
Committee substitute
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 173 63-0 (1973)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Authorizing the establishment of a private bird shooting area; defining a private bird shooting area and describing activities permitted thereon; authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue a license for said area; requiring markers to be erected; providing a license fee of $25; requiring banding of game birds released; establishing a season for taking released birds; requiring hunters to have a valid Texas Hunting license; requiring the license to be issued on a form prescribed by the Parks and Wildlife Department; establishing a penalty for violation.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 650 63-0 (1973)
Author: Andujar, BettySponsor: Finney, Dave
Relating to cities and towns owning sea life parks, oceanariums and other public facilities operated in conjunction therewith; by authorizing such cities and towns to acquire the properties, assets, rights and facilities of any person or corporation operating any part or all of the same on behalf of such city or town and by more definitively stating and defining the revenues and security which may be pledged and granted as security for the certificates of indebtedness authorized by said act and in connection with any refunding thereof; making certain provisions with respect to the purchase or sale or use of broadcasting or similar rights.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by Governor
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 670 63-0 (1973)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the establishing of the Elm Fork State Park and providing for its development, operation, and maintenance; providing for acquisition of land and interests in land; making an appropriation.
Senate: State Affairs
Sent to subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 676 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to the issuance of a State Parklands Passport to certain residents of this state who are 65 years of age or over; and providing certain rights to holders of passports.
Senate: Human Resources
Notice of intent given
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SCR 39 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Requesting the Parks and Wildlife Commission to name the state park on Mustang Island for Harry Jersig.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
| JERSIG, HARRY | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 48 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Creating a special interim committee to study feasibility of establishing a Big Thicket state park in East Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Sent to subcommittee
| BIG THICKET NATIONAL PARK | Interim Studies | Legislature | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 436 62-0 (1971)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to home rule cities, park boards of trustees and parks.
| BONDS | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 883 62-0 (1971)
Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the use of state park facilities by persons 18 years of age or older.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1015 62-0 (1971)
Author: Baker, GeorgeSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to authorizing the commissioner of the General Land Office to convey to the United States government any right, title, or interest of the State of Texas in certain sections of land situated in the Big Bend National Park at an appraised price or to trade any right, title, or interest of the State of Texas in those sections of land in exchange for other land of equal value belonging to the United States government on an appraised value basis.
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1315 62-0 (1971)
Author: Price, Rayford
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlie Department to execute deeds to exchange property for use as a State Park, historic site, scientific area or game management area.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1360 62-0 (1971)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to making an appropriation for acquisition of land and development of Port Lavaca Fishing Pier State Park.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1498 62-0 (1971)
Author: Sanchez, Henry
Relating to prohibiting a person to kill, wound, or hunt wild animals, birds, or fowl in state parks and historic sites under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing penalties.
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1521 62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to promolugate rules governing health, safety, and welfare of persons and property within State parks, historic sites, scientific areas and forts.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 1535 62-0 (1971)
Author: Golman, Joe H.Sponsor: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to publish information on State parks, State historic sites, and State scientific areas.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1538 62-0 (1971)
Author: Slider, James L.
Relating to authorizing the transfer of powers and duties of the Board of Managers of the Texas State Railroad to the Parks and Wildlife Department upon adoption of a formal resolution of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1556 62-0 (1971)
Author: Price, Rayford
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to execute deeds to exchange certain property for use as a State park, historic site or scientific area.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1785 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hull, Cordell | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of bonds by any city or town which owns a sea life park and oceanarium.
| BONDS | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1811 62-0 (1971)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Connally, Wayne
Relating to making the General Ignacio Zaragoza Historical Site a part of Goliad State Park.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1812 62-0 (1971)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Connally, Wayne
Relating to authorizing the County of Goliad to convey title to the surface of certain lands to the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Parks and Wildlife Department to accept title on behalf of the State of Texas as the historical site of the Mission of San Rosario and as a part of Goliad State Park.
| Historic Preservation & Museums | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HCR 72 62-0 (1971)
Author: Foreman, Wilson
Requesting the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue additional bonds for acquisition and development of new parks.
| BONDS | Financial--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 89 62-0 (1971)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Proposing an amendment authorizing an interest rate prescribed by the Parks and Wildlife Department on Texas park development bonds.
| BONDS | Financial--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 474 62-0 (1971)
Author: Harding, Forrest A.
Creating a special interim committee to study the state park system and the conservation of wildlife and aquatic resources.
| Interim Studies | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Administration
HR 582 62-0 (1971)
Author: Carrillo, Oscar | et. al.
Directing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to study establishing a state park in Maverick County.
| Interim Studies | MAVERICK COUNTY | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 235 62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Harris, Ed
Relating to home-rule cities, Park Boards of Trustees and Parks.
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 520 62-0 (1971)
Author: Wilson, CharlesSponsor: Price, Rayford
Relating to authorizing the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to sell and convey to the City of Rusk all of the state's interest in and to a certain described tract of land.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RUSK, CITY OF
SB 564 62-0 (1971)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 576 62-0 (1971)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"Sponsor: Golman, Joe H.
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to publish information on State Parks, State historic sites and State scientific areas.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 588 62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Atwell, Ben
Authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to promulgate rules governing health, safety, and protection of persons and property within State parks, historic sites, scientific areas and forts; providing penalties.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 591 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to establishing the Mountain Creek Lake State Park in Dallas County.
| DALLAS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 618 62-0 (1971)
Author: Kennard, DonSponsor: Price, Rayford
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to execute deeds to exchange property for use as a State park, historic site, scientific area or game management area providing tracts exchanged are for other adjoining lands at the same park, historic site, scientific or management area and without improvements except fencing.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 702 62-0 (1971)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to execute deeds to exchange portions of certain sections to Palo Duro State Park for adjoining real property.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 956 62-0 (1971)
Author: Creighton, TomSponsor: Hull, Cordell
Relating to providing for the authorization and issuance, by any city or town which owns a sea life park and oceanarium, the same having been or being constructed, equipped and developed wholly or partly with the proceeds of duly voted general obligation park bonds, or Certificates of Indebtedness for the purpose of operating, maintaining, supplying, repairing or further developing any such park improvements and certain other public facilities.
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1011 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hall, RalphSponsor: Beckham, Vernon
Relating to defining the term "impacted property" as certain described real property in Grayson County, located adjacent to or near the western end of Eisenhower State Park, the term "owner" as the owner or lessee of impacted property, the term "guest" as the guest or employee of an owner, and the term "Department" as the State Parks and Wildlife Department.
| GRAYSON COUNTY | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1034 62-0 (1971)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to providing for the use of revenues allocated for the Texas Parks fund; repealing laws in conflict herewith.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1039 62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the creation, operation and duties, of park boards in certain counties.
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SCR 54 62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Requesting the Parks and Wildlife Commission to issue an additional series of bonds in order to continue acquisition and development of new parks.
| BONDS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SJR 35 62-0 (1971)
Author: Word, J.P.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas, authorizing an interest rate prescribed by the Parks and Wildlife Department on Texas park development bonds, subject to limitations imposed by the Legislature, not to exceed six and one half per cent, 6 and 1/2%)weighted average annual interest.
| BONDS | Financial--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HCR 36 62-3 (1972)
Author: Hannah, John H. | et. al.
Requesting that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department name the new state park in Polk County after Barney Flowers Wiggins.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WIGGINS, BARNEY FLOWERS
HB 135 61-0 (1969)
Author: Slider, James Lenoy
Relating to prohibiting entrance or gate fees to state parks except parks acquired by State Park Development Funds.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 153 61-0 (1969)
Author: Wright, John
Relating to establishing the Mountain Creek Lake State Park and providing for its development, operation, and maintenance; providing for acquisition of land and interests in land; making an appropriation.
| DALLAS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 180 61-0 (1969)
Author: Solomon, Mack Neal | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain districts to acquire land for park purpose and to develop, finance, manage, maintain, and regulate the use of parks or park systems; authorizing the abandonment of parks and park lands under certain conditions; providing for severability.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 256 61-0 (1969)
Author: Evans, C. David | et. al.
Relating to repealing Statutes requiring separate facilities for whites and Negroes in the state parks system.
| Human Relations | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
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.
| JEFFERSON COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 631 61-0 (1969)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating to repealing a statute relating to the Brazoria County State Park.
| BRAZORIA COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 788 61-0 (1969)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to creating a Texas Parks Advisory Committee.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 889 61-0 (1969)
Author: Pickens, Franklin Ace
Relating to establishing the Odessa Meteor Crater State Park and providing for its development, operation, and maintenance.
| ECTOR COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1033 61-0 (1969)
Author: Kilpatrick, Rufus U. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the creation of beach park boards in counties bordering on the Gulf of Mexico.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1188 61-0 (1969)
Author: Blaine, John E. "Ned"
Relating to providing for the conveyance of certain state-owned lands to the City of El Paso to be used for park purposes.
| EL PASO, CITY OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1291 61-0 (1969)
Author: Nowlin, James | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to publish information on state parks, state historic sties, and state scientific areas; authorizing sale of publications; providing for the disposition of funds.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1292 61-0 (1969)
Author: Nowlin, James | et. al.
Relating to providing for Commissioning of State Parks and Wildlife Department employees as peace officers, on state parks or on state historical sites, or in fresh pursuit of law violators.
| Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 84 61-0 (1969)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the charging of admission or entrance fees at certain state parks acquired before 1968.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
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.
| JEFFERSON COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 210 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to authorizing certain water districts to acquire land for park purposes, and to develop, finance, manage, maintain, and regulate the use of parks or park systems; authorizing the abandonment of parks and park lands under certain conditions.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 323 61-0 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to creating a Texas Parks Advisory Committee; providing powers, duties, organization, and term of office of said committee.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 326 61-0 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to publish information on state parks, state historic sites, and state scientific areas; authorizing sale of publications; providing for the disposition of funds.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 359 61-0 (1969)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J. | et. al.
Relating to repealing Statutes requiring separate facilities for whites and Negroes in the state parks system.
| Human Relations | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 625 61-0 (1969)
Author: Christie, Joe William
Relating to providing for the conveyance of certain State-owned lands to the City of El Paso to be used for park purposes; providing for the exclusive leasing rights to be reserved to the State; providing for a reverter; providing for the acquisition of privately owned land prior to the issuance of patent.
| EL PASO, CITY OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 813 61-0 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the creation of park boards of trustees by certain Home Rule cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico.
| City Government--Annexation | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 825 61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the charging of admission of entrance fees at certain state parks.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SCR 48 61-0 (1969)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"
Designating Ralph McAlister Park in Nacogdoches County.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RALPH A. MCALISTER PARK | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 102 61-0 (1969)
Author: Word, James Powell | et. al.
Requesting the Parks and Wildlife Department to study the feasibility of setting aside sufficient acreage of park lands for fox hunting.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 20 61-1 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the creation of park boards of trustees by certain Home Rule cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico and to the authority of the Boards.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 130 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hendryx, Gene R. | et. al.
Relating to setting aside for park purposes only the mineral estate of certain land in the counties of Culberson and Hudspeth to be used as a part of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park; making other provisions relating to the creation of Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
| CULBERSON COUNTY | HUDSPETH COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 181 60-0 (1967)
Author: Fondren, Gene Norris | et. al.
Relating to the form of paper ballots and the method of marking paper ballots.
| BONDS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 212 60-0 (1967)
Author: Slider, James Lenoy
Relating to Texas park development bonds and designating the Parks and Wildlife Department to perform certain governmental functions authorized by a certain proposed amendment; creating the Texas Park Development Fund.
| BONDS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 241 60-0 (1967)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to the acceptance of contributions by the Parks and Wildlife Department for State Park purposes.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 242 60-0 (1967)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to requiring public disclosure of funds accepted by the Parks and Wildlife department for State Park purposes; requiring the Department to keep a public record.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 486 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John
Relating to establishing the Mountain Creek Lake State Park and providing for its development, operation, and maintenance; providing for acquisition of land and interests in land.
| DALLAS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 679 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hawkins, Jack Ross
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the regulatory authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission in certain counties, to add Navarro County to the list of counties regulated.
| NAVARRO COUNTY | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 810 60-0 (1967)
Author: Johnson, Jake
Relating to the use of state or federal funds to build highways on park or recreational lands.
| Highways | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 843 60-0 (1967)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide that any contract executed by a Board of Park Commissioners which purports to obligate the County for an amount in excess of $15,000, or which extends beyond a period of 5 years, must be ratified by the Commissioners Court of such County.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Purchasing--Local
HB 1034 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to purchase or receive by gift certain land in Calhoun County; providing for the creation of a state park and for its development, operation, and maintenance.
| CALHOUN COUNTY | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1152 60-0 (1967)
Author: Musgrove, Burke
Relating to establishing the Hubbard Creek Lake State Park.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | STEPHENS COUNTY
HB 1182 60-0 (1967)
Author: Musgrove, Burke
Relating to the establishment, development, operation and maintenance of a state park on certain land in Stephens County to be donated to the state by the West Central Texas Municipal Water District.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | STEPHENS COUNTY | WEST CENTRAL TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
HCR 112 60-0 (1967)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission investigate the feasibility of establishing a state park in Sabinal Canyon.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SABINAL CANYON
HCR 141 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John
Directing that H.B. No. 486 become immediately effective upon passage.
| DALLAS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Administration
HCR 166 60-0 (1967)
Author: Price, William Rayford
Instructing the Enrolling Clerk of the House to make corrections in H. J. R. No. 12.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 12 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hendryx, Gene R. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide for the issuance and sale of bonds of the State of Texas to create the Texas Park Development Fund to provide for the acquisition of lands for State Park Sites and for developing said sites as State Parks.
| BONDS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 24 60-0 (1967)
Author: Christie, Joe William | et. al.
Relating to setting aside for park purposes only the mineral estate of certain land in the Counties of Culberson and Hudspeth to be used as a part of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park; making other provisions relating to the creation of Guadalupe Mountains National Park; providing certain powers and duties of the Commissioner of the General Land Office and other officials relating thereto; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; providing a reverter clause.
| CULBERSON COUNTY | HUDSPETH COUNTY | Mines & Mineral Resources | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 257 60-0 (1967)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to establishing the Mountain Creek Lake State Park and providing for its development, operation, and maintenance.
| DALLAS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 514 60-0 (1967)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to making an appropriation to the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain construction, expansion, remodeling, and maintenance in the San Jacinto Battleground.
| BATTLESHIP TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 12 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide for the issuance and sale of bonds of the State of Texas to create the Texas Park Development Fund to provide for the acquisition of lands for State Park Sites and for developing said sites as State Parks.
| BONDS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 102 59-0 (1965)
Author: Miller, Wallace H. | et. al.
Relating to transferring the supervision of the Historical State Battlegrounds, of San Jacinto Battleground and Fannin State Battleground, now under the advice and consent of the State Board of Control, to the control and custody of the Parks and Wildlife Commission, under the authority conferred upon the Parks and Wildlife Department by existing laws; providing for transfer of appropriations.
| Historic Preservation & Museums | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 373 59-0 (1965)
Author: Woods, Henry Jackson "Jack" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to quitclaim the state's interest in Independence State Park, known as the Old Baylor property, to Baylor University.
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 470 59-0 (1965)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry"
Relating to authorizing all counties and all incorporated cities, towns, and villages of this State to operate and maintain parks, and to acquire or improve, or both, land for park purposes, and to issue negotiable tax bonds for such park purposes.
| City Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 780 59-0 (1965)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating to creating the Brazoria Gulf Beaches State Park.
| BRAZORIA COUNTY | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1055 59-0 (1965)
Author: Blaine, John E. "Ned" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the conveyance of certain State-owned lands to the City of El Paso to be used for park purposes.
| EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1141 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hinson, George T.
Relating to removal of rough fish, bream, and sunfish from the public fresh waters of Wood County.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | WOOD COUNTY
HB 1168 59-0 (1965)
Author: Lee, Thomas J. "Tom" | et. al.
Relating to the powers of certain cities and counties with respect to the construction, operation, and financing of park and fairground facilities.
| City Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HCR 58 59-0 (1965)
Author: Lack, D. Emmett | et. al.
Providing for a committee to study the feasibility of creating a "Big Thicket State Park".
| BIG THICKET STATE PARK | Interim Studies | Legislature | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 69 59-0 (1965)
Author: Parker, Carl | et. al.
Providing for a committee to study the feasibility of creating a "Pleasure Island State Park".
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PLEASURE ISLAND STATE PARK | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 45 59-0 (1965)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending certain Acts relative to Joint Boards of Park Commissioners.
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 132 59-0 (1965)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to quitclaim the state's interest in Independence State Park, known as the Old Baylor property, to Baylor University.
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 267 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to amending certain acts by relating to the charging of gate or entrance fees and the disposition thereof.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SCR 56 59-0 (1965)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al.
Requesting an Interim Committee to study the feasibility of "Big Thicket" as a State Park.
| BIG THICKET STATE PARK | Interim Studies | Legislature | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SJR 9 59-0 (1965)
Author: Word, James Powell
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide for a State Parks Fund to be used for the acquisition, development and maintenance of state parks.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 88 58-0 (1963)
Author: Lattimore, James Loy | et. al.
Relating to providing a maximum speed limit in county parks situated in a county that borders on the Gulf of Mexico and prohibiting the littering of such county parks; excluding beaches from the applicability of such provisions; providing a penalty for violations.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | LITTER | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SPEED LIMITS
HB 97 58-0 (1963)
Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of Padre Island National Seashore.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 371 58-0 (1963)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. | et. al.
Relating to changing the name of San Jacinto State Park to San Jacinto Battleground, and the name of the San Jacinto State Park Commission to San Jacinto Battleground Commission; and changing the name of Fannin State Park to Fannin State Battleground and the name of Fannin State Park Commission to the Fannin State Battleground Commission.
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 887 58-0 (1963)
Author: Mutscher, Gus F. | et. al.
Relating to directing certain construction and repairs in the Old Baylor Park at Independence, Texas, out of funds appropriated by the General Appropriations Act of the 58th Legislature.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 984 58-0 (1963)
Author: Bass, III, Thomas Hutcheson "Tom" | et. al.
Relating to validating county park bond elections heretofore held in any county with a population of more than one million (1,000,000) at the last preceding Federal Census on the proposition of issuing bonds of the county for the purpose of purchasing and/or improving lands for park purposes.
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Validating Acts
HB 1015 58-0 (1963)
Author: Haring, Paul Byrne
Relating to changing the name of Fannin State Park to Fannin State Battleground, and the name of the Fannin State Park Commission to the Fannin State Battleground Commission.
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 292 58-0 (1963)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy" | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the State Parks Board and transferring the authority, powers, duties and functions of the State Parks Board to the State Highway Department; creating the Texas Parks Fund; abolishing certain special funds in the State Treasury.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 320 58-0 (1963)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to authorizing cities having a population over 650,000 according to the most recent Federal Census to construct buildings, improvements and structures to be used in its park or fairgrounds for exhibitions, concessions and entertainment, to acquire land therefor, and to acquire, repair, improve and enlarge buildings and structures for such uses.
| BONDS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 376 58-0 (1963)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to requiring payment of an additional license fee of One Dollar ($1) per vehicle for registration of any motor vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer; providing that revenues collected under this Act shall be used for the sole purpose or purchasing, constructing, maintaining and administering state parks and monuments; providing an effective date.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SCR 7 58-0 (1963)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Memorializing the President of the United States to designate the Alibates Flint Quarries as a National Park.
| ALIBATES FLINT QUARRIES | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Official Designations--Miscellaneous
SJR 24 58-0 (1963)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to give the Legislature authority to provide for an additional motor vehicle registration fee not to exceed One Dollar ($1) per vehicle for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, maintaining and administering state parks and monuments; providing that any enabling legislation shall not be invalid because of their anticipatory character.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 503 57-0 (1961)
Author: Bailey, Scott J.
Relating to authorizing the State Parks Board to enter into lease agreements with local units of government under certain circumstances; providing that the State Parks Board may transfer to the State Highway Department any area under its control deemed suitable for use as a roadside park.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State
HB 596 57-0 (1961)
Author: Haring, Paul Byrne | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the County of Goliad to convey title of certain lands to the State Parks Board of the State of Texas, aggregating two acres of land, more or less, and being the area surrounding and adjoining the site of the birthplace of General Ignacio Zaragoza in La Bahia Townsite in the County of Goliad, as a State park and historical site, authorizing the State Parks Board to construct, maintain and repair historical and recreational structures and facilities.
| GOLIAD, CITY OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 698 57-0 (1961)
Author: Thurman, Leon
Relating to authorizing the State to accept title and purchase certain lands, known as the Fort Phantom Hill State Park in Jones County; designating it as the "Fort Phantom Hill State Park."
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 710 57-0 (1961)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for the establishment of multiple use facilities in the State Parks.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 763 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hinson, George T.
Relating to appropriating Four Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($4,800) for the improvement of facilities and the general maintenance of the Governor Hogg Memorial Shrine Park, Quitman, Texas.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 814 57-0 (1961)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy" | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act making the Joint Board of Park Commissioners a body corporate and politic and providing that title to the park properties and facilities shall be vested in said board.
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 882 57-0 (1961)
Author: Latimer, Roy Truett | et. al.
Relating to making it unlawful to bring or carry intoxicating beverages onto the boundaries of any State park; providing for the confiscation of such beverages and providing for a penalty for a violation hereof.
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 979 57-0 (1961)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"
Relating to limiting the provisions of this Act to Trinity County; making it unlawful for any person to hunt, take, kill or posses any game bird, game animal, fur-bearing animal, fresh-water fish, or other aquatic life in said County at any time; providing penalties.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | TRINITY COUNTY
HB 1131 57-0 (1961)
Author: Green, Howard Lemuel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain cities to sell and convey land to joint board of park commissioners or to the county.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HJR 1 57-0 (1961)
Author: Mullen, Bob R. | et. al.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to impose an additional motor vehicle registration fee of One Dollar ($1.00) to be used for the purpose of constructing a historic museum at Washington-on-the-Brazos and improving the parks system of this State.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 171 57-0 (1961)
Author: Baker, Robert W.
Relating to validating county park bond elections heretofore held on the proposition of issuing bonds of the county for the purpose of purchasing and/or improving lands for park purposes.
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 203 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to authorizing the Texas State Parks Board to pledge the revenues from Palo Duro Canyon State Park for the purpose of constructing improvements, including a dam or dams and appurtenances thereto, but not limited to such construction.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 228 57-0 (1961)
Author: Ratliff, David W.
Relating to authorizing the State Parks Board to enter into agreements for participation of local units of government in operation and maintenance of State Parks; providing that the State Parks Board may enter into interagency contracts for maintenance of State Parks with the State Highway Department.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 320 57-0 (1961)
Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act making the Joint Board of Park Commissioners a body corporate and politic and providing that title to the park properties and facilities shall be vested in said Board.
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 45 57-3 (1962)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to authorizing Home-Rule cities having a population in excess of 60,000 and bordering on the Gulf of Mexico having beaches suitable for park purposes to establish a Beach Park Board of Trustees.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 71 57-3 (1962)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to amending a certain Act to authorize the State Parks Board to grant concessions to certain concessioners to charge for the use of a pier to be constructed in Lavaca Bay.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 129 56-0 (1959)
Author: Sudderth, Ben Doyle
Relating to granting to Water Improvement Districts and Water Control and Improvement Districts the right to establish and maintain free public parks upon any land owned or controlled by any such District.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 142 56-0 (1959)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to authorizing the State Parks Board to acquire, by gift, purchase or condemnation, rights of way and sites for, and to construct, improve, and maintain access roads to and recreation areas on or in proximity to the shores of public lakes, bays and gulfs.
| Highways | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 172 56-0 (1959)
Author: Cotten, James M.
Relating to authorizing the State Highway Commission and the State Parks Board to enter into and perform contracts for the construction of roads in and adjacent to State Parks.
| Highways | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Purchasing--State
HB 469 56-0 (1959)
Author: Daily, Roger | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the State Parks Board to acquire through purchase, exchange, condemnation or donation the land constituting Padre Island for park purposes; naming said land Padre Island National Park.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 591 56-0 (1959)
Author: Green, Howard Lemuel | et. al.
Relating to any two (2) adjacent counties each having a population of three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) or more; providing for the qualifications, appointment, confirmation, compensation, terms of office and filling of vacancies of a Joint Board of Park Commissioners.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 984 56-0 (1959)
Author: Latimer, Roy Truett
Relating to making it unlawful except under the provisions of this Act for any person to hunt, take, kill or attempt to kill or possess, any game bird or game animal in Taylor County at any time; to take, kill or trap or attempt to take, kill or trap any fur-bearing animal in said County or to take, or attempt to take any fish or other aquatic life or marine animals from said County by any means or method; providing a penalty.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | TAYLOR COUNTY
HB 996 56-0 (1959)
Author: Daily, Roger
Relating to amending certain acts validating acts and proceedings had or performed by counties, the Commissioners Courts thereof, and the Boards of Parks Commissioners thereof.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Validating Acts
SB 179 56-0 (1959)
Author: Crump, Louis M.
Relating to granting to Water Improvement Districts and Water Control and Improvement Districts the right to establish and maintain free public parks upon any land owned or controlled by any such District and the right to establish and maintain free roadways into and from such public parks.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 82 56-1 (1959)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to permitting the acquisition by the State Parks Board of the State of Texas, of lands for Indianola State Park by deed from Calhoun County including lots, tracts, and parcels of land acquired by purchase, condemnation, or by virtue of tax sales.
| CALHOUN COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 29 56-3 (1959)
Author: Phillips, Jimmy
Relating to authorizing certain cities to make contracts, leases or other agreements with companies, corporations or individuals for the operation or lease of any city or municipal park owned or to be acquired by such cities or any of the improvements or facilities of such park or parks for a term of not exceeding forty years and containing such provisions as such cities may deem necessary.
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Purchasing--Local
SB 31 56-3 (1959)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to purpose of permitting the acquisition by the State Parks Board of the State of Texas, of lands for Indianola State Park by deed from Calhoun County including lots, tracts, and parcels of land acquired by purchase, condemnation, or by virtue of tax sales.
| CALHOUN COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 343 55-0 (1957)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to repealing certain Act validating State Parks Improvement Bonds.
| BONDS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Validating Acts
SB 206 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hudson, Hubert R. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for two year terms of Park Commissioners of eligible counties; providing that any bonds issued under a certain Act shall be authorized by the Commissioners' Court of the County.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 477 55-0 (1957)
Author: Colson, Esther Neveille
Relating to providing for transfer of lands of Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to Texas State Parks Board for Mission San Francisco de los Tejas Park, in Houston County.
| AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 30 55-1 (1957)
Author: Roberts, Wesley Brownlee
Relating to making more adequate provision for maintenance and operation of county-owned parks in certain counties which have voted and issued bonds for park purposes; amending certain Acts.
| County Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 46 55-1 (1957)
Author: Green, Howard Lemuel | et. al.
Relating to providing for the appointment of a Board of Park Commissioners and the approval of the County Commissioners Court to the appointment of members of Board of Park Commissioners in certain counties.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 47 55-1 (1957)
Author: White, Richard Crawford
Relating to authorizing the State to accept title to certain lands, known as the Hueco Tanks, in El Paso County; designating it as "Hueco Tanks State Park."
| EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 51 55-1 (1957)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton | et. al.
Relating to counties having a population of six hundred thousand or more according to the last preceding Federal Census; providing for the appointment of a Board of Park Commissioners, etc.; providing a severability clause.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 23 55-1 (1957)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy | et. al.
Relating to any county having a population of three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) or more according to the last preceding Federal Census; providing for the appointment of a Board of Park Commissioners.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 35 55-1 (1957)
Author: Smith, Preston Earnest
Relating to amending certain Statutes by making more adequate provision for maintenance and operation of county-owned parks in certain counties which have voted and issued bonds for park purposes.
| County Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 15 55-2 (1957)
Author: Burkett, Jr., Joseph W. "Joe"
Relating to amending certain Acts by granting regulatory authority over wildlife resources in certain counties to the Game and Fish Commission; providing that such Act shall not apply to Kerr County, Texas; providing that the General Laws relating to the taking or killing of wildlife resources shall hereafter apply to Kerr County.
| KERR COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 179 54-0 (1955)
Author: Huffman, Reagan Russell
Relating to validating the sale of certain timber at Caddo Lake State Park and appropriating the proceeds to improvement of the Park.
| HARRISON COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 185 54-0 (1955)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to amending Statutes by prohibiting the Texas State Parks Board from constructing hotels, lodges or motels.
| BONDS | HOTELS & MOTELS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 304 54-0 (1955)
Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill"
Relating to permitting the establishment of a period of time, preceding the regular hunting season, for the hunting of deer and turkey exclusively with bows and arrows; authorizing the Game and Fish Commission to prescribe rules and regulations in connection therewith; authorizing the Game and Fish Commission to prescribe a license therefor.
| Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 386 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hughes, Charles Ervin
Relating to amending certain Acts by limiting expenditures for maintenance and operation of county-owned parks in certain counties.
| County Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 582 54-0 (1955)
Author: Dugas, Jr., Louis
Relating to providing for a closed season on deer in Orange County and Galveston County for a period of five years; providing a penalty.
| GALVESTON COUNTY | ORANGE COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 633 54-0 (1955)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to prohibiting the use of electricity-producing apparatus in fishing; providing a penalty for violation; making possession of such apparatus in certain circumstances prima facie evidence of a violation of this Act; repealing conflicting laws.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 685 54-0 (1955)
Author: Murphy, Jr., Charles Alfred | et. al.
Relating to validating, upon certain terms and conditions, State Park Improvement Bonds heretofore authorized by the Texas State Parks Board and all covenants and agreements and all actions and proceedings in connection therewith; and providing the bonds to be incontestable.
| BONDS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Validating Acts
HB 785 54-0 (1955)
Author: Latimer, Roy Truett
Relating to an act applicable only to Lytle Lake, Taylor County, Texas, providing for a closed season on trotline fishing; limiting the number of hooks used on each pole and line or line to two; providing a penalty.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | TAYLOR COUNTY
HB 916 54-0 (1955)
Author: Holstein, Ligon L.
Relating to prohibiting the taking of minnows from the waters of Karnes County for the purpose of sale; prohibiting certain persons from taking minnows from these waters; prohibiting the transportation of minnows out of the county for sale or any commercial purpose; limiting the number of minnows which may be transported out of the county and the number which may be in possession in a vehicle in the county; providing a penalty for violation of the Act; providing a penalty for violation of the Act; repealing conflicting laws.
| KARNES COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 939 54-0 (1955)
Author: Kirkham, Jr., Charles D.
Relating to the open season and bag and possession limits for squirrel in Johnson County.
| JOHNSON COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 942 54-0 (1955)
Author: Lehman, Henry G. "Bud"
Relating to closing the deer season in Commissioners Precinct No. 4 of Burleson County for a period of five (5) years; providing a penalty for violation of the Act; suspending conflicting laws.
| BURLESON COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 214 54-0 (1955)
Author: Roberts, Herbert Ray
Relating to amending certain Statutes by limiting expenditures for maintenance and operation of county-owned parks in certain counties.
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 424 54-0 (1955)
Author: Colson, Esther Neveille
Relating to amending certain Acts authorizing the State Parks Board to sell timber from lands comprising the Huntsville State Park.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 207 53-0 (1953)
Author: Fisk, Jack Gordon
Relating to amending certain Statutes prohibiting the Texas State Parks Board from constructing hotels, lodges or motels.
| HOTELS & MOTELS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 360 53-0 (1953)
Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick
Relating to amending certain Statutes by adding an additional power of home-ruled cities, the power to acquire by purchase or gift, historic building and grounds as an addition to their park and recreational facilities, and to support and maintain the same.
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 541 53-0 (1953)
Author: Fisk, Jack Gordon
Relating to authorizing the Texas State Parks Board to acquire State park sites by purchase, gift or otherwise, and to improve, beautify and equip their several State parks and to contract with reference thereto, and in payment thereof, or to secure funds therefor, to issue evidences of indebtedness secured by the rents, revenues and incomes from such improvements and/or other fees, rents or revenues from any source other than appropriations made by the State Legislature.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE
HB 637 53-0 (1953)
Author: Burkett, Jr., Joseph W. "Joe"
Relating to repealing a certain article which authorizes acquirement and improvement of park sites payable from revenues of the parks.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 642 53-0 (1953)
Author: Glass, Webster W.
Relating to authorizing and empowering the State Parks Board to sell iron ore in place, for reasonable and valuable considerations, located in or on the lands of Jim Hogg State Park and to grant certain rights.
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 667 53-0 (1953)
Author: Sheridan, Edward Hueber "Ed"
Relating to validating, ratifying, approving, and confirming the acquisition of certain lands for use as county parks in counties having a population of five hundred thousand (500,000) or more, according to the last preceding Federal Census, heretofore acquired and operated by such counties as county parks; validating, ratifying, approving, and confirming certain tax levies and proceedings had or authorized by the Commissioners Court of such counties for the improvement and operation of such parks.
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Validating Acts
HB 747 53-0 (1953)
Author: Brown, Hulon Brasier
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to authorize Commissioners Courts of counties having three (3) or more county parks to levy and collect a tax not to exceed twelve cents (12¢) on the one hundred dollars assessed valuation for the purchase, improvement and maintenance of county parks upon determination of favor of said tax by the property taxpaying voters of such county at an election held for that purpose.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--County
HB 768 53-0 (1953)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to amending certain Acts pertaining to the leasing powers of the State Parks Board.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE
HB 908 53-0 (1953)
Author: Smith, Max Carlton | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts by transferring Nine Hundred Dollars ($900) of appropriated and unused money to other purposes.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 323 53-0 (1953)
Author: Lock, Ottis E.
Relating to authorizing and empowering the State Parks Board to sell iron ore in place, for reasonable valuable considerations, located in or on the lands of Jim Hogg State Park and to grant certain rights.
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE
HB 156 53-1 (1954)
Author: Jackson, James Horace
Relating to making an appropriation to the State Park Board for the purpose of constructing additional cabins and providing adequate water and sewerage facilities in the Daingerfield State Park.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2 52-0 (1951)
Author: Wood, Bill D. | et. al.
Relating to validating, ratifying, approving and confirming certain proceedings and bonds heretofore had or authorized by cities for the purpose of purchasing a park and recreational facilities and the construction and improvement of parking area and streets adjacent thereto, either or both; providing that this Act shall not apply to any proceedings or bonds the validity of which has been contested in any pending suit or litigation.
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Validating Acts
HB 183 52-0 (1951)
Author: Garrett, Warren R. "Gabe"
Relating to amending certain acts by providing for the approval of the County Commissioners Court to the appointment of members of Board of Park Commissioners.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 342 52-0 (1951)
Author: Wisener, Jack K.
Relating to authorizing the State Parks Board to repair, build or construct facilities to be used for recreational and park purposes at the Jim Hogg State Park; authorizing cooperation with other governmental agencies; authorizing the State Parks Board to pay for the repairing, building, or construction of such facilities; providing for the payment of same from the cutting and sale of such timber.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE
HB 559 52-0 (1951)
Author: Loving, James William "Bill"
Relating to imposing in the Texas State Parks Board additional powers and duties with respect to the operation of state parks and the acquisition of lands, property and improvements thereby, through purchase, lease, gift, condemnation or otherwise; authorizing said Board to erect hotels, restaurants, and buildings; imposing therein certain rights of regulation and inspection authorizing the imposition of fees and charges thereby.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 585 52-0 (1951)
Author: Cassity, Jr., Osceola A.
Relating to regulating the taking and killing of squirrels in Panola County; providing penalties for violation of this Act.
| PANOLA COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 641 52-0 (1951)
Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison
Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas State Parks Board of the sum of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000) Dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, out of any funds in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to provide for separate equal facilities for Negroes in the State Parks System of Texas.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 722 52-0 (1951)
Author: Rutherford, James T.
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to authorize Commissioners Courts of counties having three (3) or more county parks to levy and collect a tax not to exceed Twelve Cents on the one hundred dollars assessed valuation for the purchase, improvement and maintenance of county parks upon determination of favor of said tax by the property taxpaying voters of such county at an election held for that purpose.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--County
HB 806 52-0 (1951)
Author: Hinson, George T.
Relating to making an appropriation of Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($5,500) for the improvement and maintenance of the Governor James Stephen Hogg Memorial Shrine, Wood County, Texas, during the biennium beginning September 1, 1951, and ending August 31, 1953.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations | WOOD COUNTY
HB 815 52-0 (1951)
Author: Gray, Sr., Jessy Franklin
Relating to making an emergency appropriation of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) out of any funds in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be expended by the Texas State Parks Board for reconditioning and repairing the Frio State Park in Frio County, Texas.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 70 52-0 (1951)
Author: Carney, Howard A.
Relating to making it unlawful to use any net in the waters of Caddo Lake and its tributaries for the purpose of taking fish between the hours of sunset and sunrise; making it unlawful to use a gig in the waters of Caddo Lake and its tributaries for the purpose of taking fish; providing a penalty for violation of this Act.
| CADDO LAKE | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 309 52-0 (1951)
Author: Bell, John Junior
Relating to authorizing the Board for Lease of State Park Lands to execute geological, geophysical and other surveys and investigations on State Park Lands not subject to valid and subsisting oil and gas leases, providing the means and manner thereof.
| LEASE OF STATE PARK LANDS, BOARD OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 310 52-0 (1951)
Author: Bell, John Junior
Relating to amending certain acts providing for termination of mineral leases on Park Lands if there is no production within five (5) years.
| Oil & Gas | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 327 52-0 (1951)
Author: McDonald, Warren Swann
Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas State Parks Board of the sum of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000) Dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, out of any funds in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to provide for separate equal facilities for Negroes in the State Parks System of Texas.
| Human Relations | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 461 52-0 (1951)
Author: Ashley, Sr., Carlos C.
Relating to authorizing the Texas State Parks Board to transfer and convey certain land in Llano County to the City of Llano.
| LLANO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 63 51-0 (1949)
Author: Timmons, Jerome Blake
Relating to making an appropriation for the purpose of the retirement of bonds issued under authority of Senate Bill No. 39, Acts of the 50th Legislature, 1947; providing the conditions under which said bonds shall be retired; authorizing the Highway Department to maintain certain roads.
| BONDS | County Government--Roads | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 120 51-0 (1949)
Author: Luedemann, J. Albert
Relating to placing all State parks and all State historic parks, now under the control and custody of the State Board of Control, except the San Jacinto State Park, the San Jacinto Memorial Tower, and the Battleship Texas, under the control and custody of the State Parks Board, under the authority conferred upon the State Parks Board by existing laws; repealing all laws in conflict; providing for the transfer of all appropriations for the historical parks to the State Parks Board.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 442 51-0 (1949)
Author: Cannon, Oscar E.
Relating to providing for a Board of Park Commissioners for the equipping, operation and maintenance of public parks owned by certain counties, and providing for the delegation by those counties to such board of control of such parks
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 466 51-0 (1949)
Author: Spacek, Rudolph B.
Relating to making an appropriation for the sum of Fourteen Hundred Seventy-eight ($1,478.00) Dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary for the purpose of installing one electric air pressure water pump and water system, erecting a flag pole, and other necessary items and Monument Hill State Park, to be administered by the Texas State Parks Board.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 718 51-0 (1949)
Author: Stovell, Tom H.
Relating to appropriating funds from the General Revenue Fund for the purpose of purchasing privately owned land within the boundaries of the Big Bend National Park; including a condemnation clause.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 723 51-0 (1949)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce
Relating to amend certain Act so as to exclude State recreational parks from the terms of said Act.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 724 51-0 (1949)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce
Relating to providing for the sale of oil and/or gas in and under certain State park lands; repealing all laws in conflict.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 767 51-0 (1949)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to providing for the sale, production and marketing of oil and gas in all State Park Lands now operated by Local State Park Board or Commissioners with the advice and consent of the Board of Control as provided by any law, by lease thereof for such purpose; repealing all laws in conflict.
| Oil & Gas | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 768 51-0 (1949)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to amending a previous Act, authorizing leasing of State parks for production of oil and gas.
| Oil & Gas | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 949 51-0 (1949)
Author: Etheredge, Jr., M. B.
Relating to ratifying and confirming the establishment of the Huntsville State Park by the State Parks Board, and providing that aid park shall continue and is declared to be a State Park; providing for a special fund in which such moneys shall be placed; providing for the expenditure of such fund.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Water--Development
SB 77 51-0 (1949)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to making an appropriation for the purpose of the retirement of bonds issued under authority of Senate Bill No. 39, Acts of the 50th Legislature, 1947.
| BONDS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 151 51-0 (1949)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to amending a previous Act, permitting the use of fruit jars with funnel attached for taking minnows for bait and the use of twenty-foot minnow seines and cast nets of any size mesh for bait and the use of twenty-foot minnow seines and cast nets of any size mesh for taking certain rough fish in McLennan County public waters; repealing conflicting laws.
| MCLENNAN COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 257 51-0 (1949)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to placing all state parks and all state historical parks, now under the control and custody of the State Board of Control, except the San Jacinto State Park, the San Jacinto Memorial Tower and the Battleship Texas, under the control and custody of the State Parks Board, under the authority conferred upon the State Parks Board by existing laws; specifically repealing previous Acts
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 420 51-0 (1949)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending a previous Act relating to leasing of oil rights so as to exclude State Recreational Parks from the terms of said Act.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 421 51-0 (1949)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to providing for the sale of oil and/or gas in the lands under control of the State Parks Board; repealing all laws in conflict.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 424 51-0 (1949)
Author: Vick, Kyle A. | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation of $2,800 for the repair and preservation of the columns of the Old Baylor University Building, located in the Independence State Park.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 427 51-0 (1949)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to authorizing Commissioners' Courts of counties bordering on the Gulf of Mexico and in which is located any island or islands suitable for park purposes, to create a Board of Park Commissioners in such counties; providing this Act shall be cumulative; providing this Act shall be severable.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 486 51-0 (1949)
Author: Colson, Esther Neveille
Relating to authorizing the State Parks Board to repair, build or construct a dam or dams on the rivers or streams running through the Huntsville State Park for the purpose of impounding the waters thereof and forming reservoirs or lakes, or other improvements to be used for recreational and park purposes; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith; providing a saving clause; providing for expenditure of such fund.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 71 51-1 (1950)
Author: Cannon, Oscar E. | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for the approval of the County Commissioners' Court to the appointment of members of the Board of Park Commissioners; providing that this act be cumulative of all other laws but shall take precedence in event of conflict with other laws; providing a severability clause.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Salaries & Expenses
SB 19 51-1 (1950)
Author: McDonald, Warren Swann
Relating to requiring separate facilities for white and negro citizens in the system of State parks and the use thereof.
| Human Relations | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 31 51-1 (1950)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to amending a previous Act, increasing the purposes for which money appropriated to the San Jacinto State Park, may be used.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 36 51-1 (1950)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for the approval of the County Commissioners' Court to the appointment of members of the Board of Park Commissioners; providing that this Act be cumulative of all other laws but shall take precedence in event of conflict with other laws; providing a severability clause.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 108 50-0 (1947)
Author: Timmons, Jerome Blake
Relating to authorizing Texas State Parks Board to renew and extend outstanding indebtedness secured by Deeds of Trust and Vendor's Lien on properties comprising Palo Duro Canyon State Park; providing that the provisions of this Act are separable.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 193 50-0 (1947)
Author: Spacek, Rudolph B.
Relating to making an emergency appropriation for the support and maintenance of the Monument Hill State Park for the remainder of the biennium ending August 31, 1947, to be administered by the Texas State Parks Board.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 335 50-0 (1947)
Author: Hydrick, Jr., Isom P. "Bill"
Relating to making an appropriation for the improvement of Caddo Lake State Park; providing a saving clause.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 649 50-0 (1947)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald
Relating to placing all State Parks and all other tracts of land used or to be used by the State for the purposes of public parks and/or recreational areas, including all public parks, historical parks, and/or recreational areas now under the control and custody of the State Board of Control, except the San Jacinto Memorial Tower, under the control and custody of the State Parks Board, under the authority conferred upon such Board by existing law; repealing all laws in conflict.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 713 50-0 (1947)
Author: Blankenship, Dallas A.
Relating to amending a previous Act so as to authorize the levy of a tax to pay bonds and interest thereon issued by cities or counties for purchase or improvement, or purchase and improvement of lands for park purposes.
| BONDS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--City | Taxation--County
HB 787 50-0 (1947)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to creating Fannin State Park Commission; authorizing the government of the United States to erect a memorial under certain conditions.
| FANNIN STATE PARK COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 830 50-0 (1947)
Author: Celaya, Augustine
Relating to creating and dedicating the Port Isabel Lighthouse in Cameron County as a State Historical Site.
| CAMERON COUNTY | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 840 50-0 (1947)
Author: Shell, J. Harvey
Relating to granting permission to Refugio County to use and improve Copano Bay and the shore line thereof adjacent to proposed St. Mary's County Park in Refugio County, and to use silt, mud, and shell dredged from the bay to fill highland, and make new land, and to construct, erect, and operate improvements, extending wholly or partially into said bay.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Water--General
HB 864 50-0 (1947)
Author: Edwards, Jr., Britton T.
Relating to authorizing individuals, firms and corporations to construct and build improvements in Garner State Park and to charge for the use of such improvements, providing that upon receipt of revenues from such improvements sufficient to repay the investment made therein, with reasonable interest, not to exceed six per cent (6%) per annum, the said improvement shall revert and become the property of said Park; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 865 50-0 (1947)
Author: Edwards, Jr., Britton T.
Relating to creating a Commission for Garner State Park, independent of the State Park Board; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict.
| GARNER STATE PARK, COMMISSION FOR | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 868 50-0 (1947)
Author: Hydrick, Jr., Isom P. "Bill"
Relating to providing for appropriations for the general improvement of the grounds and buildings of the various State parks of the State of Texas, and the establishment of suitable recreational facilities; providing a saving clause.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 39 50-0 (1947)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to authorizing Texas State Parks Board to renew and extend outstanding indebtedness secured by deeds of trust and vendor's lien on properties comprising Palo Duro Canyon State Park; providing that the provisions of this Act are severable.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 322 50-0 (1947)
Author: Jones, Charles R. | et. al.
Relating to creating parks near Lake Texoma in Grayson County and near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, to be called "Nimitz-Eisenhower Parks."
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 376 50-0 (1947)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to creating a State Park in Washington County, Texas, to be known as "Independence State Park."
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | WASHINGTON COUNTY
SB 382 50-0 (1947)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to authorizing the State Parks Board to accept title in behalf of the State of Texas to the Port Isabel Lighthouse and the site on which it is located.
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PORT ISABEL, CITY OF
HB 610 49-0 (1945)
Author: Sadler, Harley Herman
Relating to providing for the transfer to the State Board of Control of the land upon which is located the CCC Camp at Longhorn Cavern State Park, Burnet County, Texas; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith.
| BURNET COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 748 49-0 (1945)
Author: Hartzog, Howard G.
Relating to making an appropriation for repairing storm damages for the Fannin State Park, Fannin, Texas.
| FANNIN COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 128 49-0 (1945)
Author: Mauritz, Fred
Relating to placing all State Parks and all other tracts of land used or to be used by the State for the purposes of public park and/or recreational areas, including all public parks, historical parks, and/or recreational areas now under the control and custody of the State Board of Control, under the control and custody of the State Parks Board, under the authority conferred upon such Board by existing law; providing that all laws which are in conflict, in whole or in part with this Act are hereby repealed.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE
SB 236 49-0 (1945)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the transfer to the State Board of Control of the land upon which is located the CCC Camp at Longhorn Cavern State Park, Burnet County, Texas.
| BURNET COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 299 49-0 (1945)
Author: Jones, Charles R.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the Commissioners Court to maintain County Parks.
| County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 350 49-0 (1945)
Author: Sulak, Louis J.
Relating to making an appropriation for the support and maintenance of the Monument Hill State Park for the two-year period beginning September 1, 1945, and ending August 31, 1947, to be administered by the Texas State Parks Board.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 87 48-0 (1943)
Author: Klingeman, Fred V.
Relating to validating the conveyances, transfers and agreements of transfer, exchanges or conveyances made by the Texas State Parks Board in connection with the Big Bend National Park acquisition program; validating the abandonment by the Texas State Parks Board of certain lands.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 92 48-0 (1943)
Author: Spacek, Rudolph B.
Relating to prohibiting the taking of squirrels in Fayette County, Texas, during certain months of each year; providing a penalty for violation of said Act.
| FAYETTE COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 227 48-0 (1943)
Author: Coker, A. W.
Relating to providing for the protection of the game and fish resources of Walker County; providing for classification, control and/or destruction of such predatory animals to be vested in the County Commissioners Court of said County; providing for bounty.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | WALKER COUNTY
SB 75 48-0 (1943)
Author: Winfield, Henry L.
Relating to validating the conveyances, transfers and agreements of transfer, exchanges or conveyances made by the Texas State Parks Board in connection with the Big Bend National Park acquisition program and providing that all such conveyances or transfers shall be in fee simple.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 246 48-0 (1943)
Author: Mauritz, Fred
Relating to placing all State Parks and all other tracts of land used or to be used by the State for the purpose of public parks and/or recreational areas, including all public parks, historical parks, and/or recreational areas now under the control and custody of the State Board of Control, under the control and custody of the State Parks Board, under the authority conferred upon such Board by existing law; providing that all laws relating to the same shall be executed and administered by the State Parks Board.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE
HB 2 47-0 (1941)
Author: Brown, Jr., Sherwood | et. al.
Relating to granting certain cities the right of use and occupancy for park purposes of tidelands and bed and waters of the Gulf of Mexico to a certain extent.
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 63 47-0 (1941)
Author: Huffman, Calvin Combest "Cal" | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation of $1,500,000 to the Texas State Parks Board for the purpose of acquiring property which was designated and established as Big Bend National Park in Brewster County.
| BREWSTER COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 110 47-0 (1941)
Author: Whitesides, Washington M. | et. al.
Relating to creating and dedicating a State Park known as Jim Hogg Memorial Park in Cherokee County, two (2) miles Northeast of the Town of Rusk.
| CHEROKEE COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 247 47-0 (1941)
Author: Colson, Esther Neveille
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; fixing the number and extent of county parks.
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 497 47-0 (1941)
Author: Whitesides, Washington M.
Relating to appropriating a certain amount for creation and improvement of Jim Hogg Memorial Park in Cherokee County.
| CHEROKEE COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 680 47-0 (1941)
Author: Celaya, Augustine
Relating to amending a certain Act authorizing and empowering the Texas State Parks Board to acquire State Park sites by purchase, gift or otherwise.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 681 47-0 (1941)
Author: Celaya, Augustine
Relating to conferring upon any conservation district created by or under the authority of the laws of this State the power and authority to contract with the Texas State Parks Board, and vice versa, for the establishment of a public park within the confines of said conservation district.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
HB 682 47-0 (1941)
Author: Celaya, Augustine
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to take, catch, ensnare, or trap any fish by any means whatsoever in any waters of any public park under the control of the Texas State Parks Board, without the consent of the keeper, caretaker, or superintendent of said park; providing a penalty.
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 683 47-0 (1941)
Author: Celaya, Augustine
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to kill, wound, shoot at, hurt or molest any wild animals, wild birds, or wild fowl found within the bounds of any public park under the control of the Texas State Parks Board, at any season of the year; providing a penalty.
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 684 47-0 (1941)
Author: Celaya, Augustine
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to operate or drive a motor or other vehicle upon any road in any public park under the control of the Texas State Parks Board at a rate of speed in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour, providing a penalty and authorizing any peace officer to arrest without a warrant for any violation of any provision of this Act.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 685 47-0 (1941)
Author: Celaya, Augustine
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to bring into, sell or consume any alcoholic beverage within the confines or limits of any public park under the control of the Texas State Parks Board; providing a penalty.
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 686 47-0 (1941)
Author: Celaya, Augustine
Relating to amending a certain Act authorizing the State Parks Board to operate or grant concessions in State Parks and to operate concessions or make concession contracts for any causeway, beach drive, or other improvements in connection with State Park sites; providing that the revenue thus earned shall when collected be placed in the State Treasury.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 13 47-0 (1941)
Author: Stone, William E.
Relating to granting to certain cities in this State bordering upon the Gulf of Mexico the right of use and occupancy for park purposes of tidelands and bed and waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 128 47-0 (1941)
Author: Winfield, Henry L.
Relating to appropriating $1,500,000 to the Texas State Parks Board for the purpose of acquiring property for Big Bend National Park.
| BREWSTER COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 323 47-0 (1941)
Author: Spears, J. Franklin
Relating to amending certain Act authorizing the issuance of bonds by any city and/or county for the purchase and/or improvement of lands for park purposes.
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Finance | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 332 47-0 (1941)
Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B.
Relating to amending a certain Act by authorizing each commissioners court to levy a tax for the purchase and improvement of lands for use as county parks.
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--County
SB 475 47-0 (1941)
Author: Mauritz, Fred
Relating to accepting title to and establishing King's State Park and setting up a Board of Commissioners to advise and assist the Board of Control in the improvement, care, and preservation of said park.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 291 46-0 (1939)
Author: Smith, Paris
Relating to declaring and designating the Brazoria County coast line a State Park and dedicating it to the general public for use as a Texas State Park.
| BRAZORIA COUNTY | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 372 46-0 (1939)
Author: Cauthorn, Albert R. | et. al.
Relating to directing and establishing the Big Bend National Park in Brewster County, Texas, etc.
| BREWSTER COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 879 46-0 (1939)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C.
Relating to authorizing and directing the Commissioner of the General Land Office of the State of Texas to deed, convey, and transfer all right, title, and interest of whatsoever class, kind, or character directly or indirectly belonging to the State of Texas, in and to that tract of land known as the Blanco State Park, which said tract of land is located in the City of Blanco, Blanco County, Texas.
| BLANCO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 898 46-0 (1939)
Author: Gilmer, Claud Henry
Relating to providing the appropriation of $3,600 payable out of any funds in the State Treasury for the maintenance and operation of the Kerrville State Park in Kerr County, Texas, etc.
| KERR COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 993 46-0 (1939)
Author: Vint, Edward Lee
Relating to providing for acquiring and acceptance of title from San Felipe Park Association and Corporation of San Felipe de Austin to about six hundred, fifty (650) acres of land situated in Austin County, Texas; providing for management and control, fencing, beautifying and improving said land; the same to be designated by name as "Stephen F. Austin State Park."
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1112 46-0 (1939)
Author: White, Jr., Joseph
Relating to providing that out of taxes remitted by the State of Texas to certain counties for the purpose of acquiring and improving land for State parks.
| County Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1139 46-0 (1939)
Author: Harp, Robert A.
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court of Childress County to make a land grant to the State Park Board of the State of Texas for the purpose of creating a State Park.
| CHILDRESS COUNTY | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 86 46-0 (1939)
Author: Stone, William E.
Relating to declaring and designating the Brazoria County coast line a State Park and dedicating it to the general public for use as a Texas State Park.
| BRAZORIA COUNTY | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 123 46-0 (1939)
Author: Winfield, Henry L.
Relating to dedicating and establishing the Big Bend National Park in Brewster County, Texas.
| BREWSTER COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 298 46-0 (1939)
Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint"
Relating to setting out the authority of the Texas State Parks Board in all matters pertaining to land titles and interests, authorizing the acceptance, rejection, conveyance, or reconveyance of park sites.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 299 46-0 (1939)
Author: Stone, William E.
Relating to approving the Quintana State Park offered by the citizens of Brazoria County.
| BRAZORIA COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 347 46-0 (1939)
Author: Brownlee, J. Houghton
Relating to authorizing the State Parks Board to acquire, build and construct parkways, roads, bridges and trails to park-sites on Buchanan and Inks Lakes in Burnet, Travis, Llano, Lampasas, Williamson and San Saba Counties; authorizing the Board to cooperate and match funds with other State and Federal agencies; making an appropriation to carry out the terms of this Act.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 448 46-0 (1939)
Author: Beck, E. Harold
Relating to directing the Texas State Parks Board to execute quit-claim deeds to lands situated in the Big Bend Park in Brewster County which were sold for taxes and acquired by the State for park purposes under the terms of Chapter 100, Acts of the First Called Session of the Forty-third Legislature, to the original owners in cases where the taxes were not actually delinquent, and where tax receipts or tax certificates can be produced showing payment of such taxes.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 453 46-0 (1939)
Author: Sulak, Louis J.
Relating to providing for acquiring and acceptance of title of about 14 acres of the original Five League Grant, from San Felipe Park Association and Corporation of San Felipe de Austin to about six hundred fifty (650) acres of land situated in Austin County, Texas, and being a part of the original Five League Grant from the Republic of Mexico to the town of San Felipe de Austin; providing for management and control, beautifying and improving said land, the same to be designated by name as "Stephen F. Austin State Park."
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SAN FELIPE, CITY OF
HB 571 45-0 (1937)
Author: Adkins, W. Herbert
Relating to authorizing and directing the Commissioner of the General Land Office of the State of Texas to deed, convey, assign and/or transfer all right, title, and interest of whatsoever class, kind or character, directly or indirectly belonging to the State of Texas, in and to that tract of land known as the Lampasas State Park, situated in Lampasas County, Texas, said land to be conveyed to the city of Lampasas, Texas, which said tract of land was heretofore donated to the State of Texas for park purposes by the citizenship of Lampasas, Texas, but no improvement made thereon by the State of Texas.
| LAMPASAS, CITY OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 278 45-0 (1937)
Author: Moore, Weaver
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Control to transfer to Harris County, Texas, the title held by the State of Texas in certain lands situated within the boundaries of the San Jacinto State Park to be used as a right-of-way for road purposes within said Park, in exchange for certain land owned by Harris County, Texas, within the boundaries of said Park and now used for road purposes therein, and authorizing the State Board of Control to execute a Quit Claim Deed conveying the State's title to said land for right-of-way purposes for the construction and maintenance of a road within the boundaries of said Park, and validating the proceedings of the Commissioners' Court of Harris County, Texas, and the execution of the deed of conveyance of said property by the County Judge of Harris County, Texas, in consummating this exchange of land.
| HARRIS COUNTY | Highways | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE BOARD OF CONTROL
SB 338 45-0 (1937)
Author: Burns, Gordon M.
Relating to authorizing State Parks Board to accept money and land donations.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 376 45-0 (1937)
Author: Burns, Gordon M.
Relating to authorizing the State Parks Board to investigate feasibility of establishing a national park in the Jeff Davis Mountains.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 13 45-2 (1937)
Author: Winfield, Henry L.
Relating to removing additional Public School lands from sale and lease, and providing for the management of public donations by the Texas State Parks Board.
| BREWSTER COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 80 44-0 (1935)
Author: Dwyer, Pat
Relating to amending a certain Statute; providing for abandonment of county parks when site is found undesirable.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 172 44-0 (1935)
Author: Lindsey, James Franklin
Relating to repealing and amending certain Sections of the Acts of the 43rd Legislature (R.S.) and 42nd Legislature (R.S.); the authority of counties and incorporated cities and the Texas State Parks Board, separately, or in cooperation with each other, to acquire by gift or purchase land for public parks.
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 527 44-0 (1935)
Author: Clayton, William Edwin | et. al.
Relating to making certain emergency appropriations out of the General Revenue of the State of Texas for the support and maintenance of the Texas State Parks Board.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 99 43-0 (1933)
Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy
Relating to authorizing and directing the Commissioner of the General Land Office of the State of Texas, to deed, convey, assign and/or transfer all right, title, and interest of whatsever class, kind or character directly or indirectly belonging to the State of Texas in and to that tract of land known as the 26.5 acre Park Site situated near Con Can Post Office in Uvalde County, Texas, to A. B. Mayhew.
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UVALDE COUNTY
HB 104 43-0 (1933)
Author: Savage, William Thomas | et. al.
Relating amending certain statutes relating to the authority of counties and incorporated cities and the Texas State Parks Board, separately, or in cooperation with each other, to acquire by gift or purchase land for public parks.
| City Government--Finance | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 771 43-0 (1933)
Author: Wagstaff, Robert McAlpine | et. al.
Relating to providing for the creation of the Texas Canyons State Park; withdrawing certain public school lands in Brewster and Presidio Counties, Texas, from sale; reserving all minerals to the Public School Fund.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 890 43-0 (1933)
Author: Dunlap, Edwin Donald "Ed" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and providing a method for the Commissioner of the General Land Office to lease to the Alejandro G. Trevino Post No. 390 of the American Legion of the Willacy County, Texas, certain submerged lands under the waters of Red Fish Bay in Willacy County, Texas, adjacent to certain tract of land now owned by said American Legion Post which fronts on said bay and prescribing the terms and conditions of such lease; providing this lease does not include the minerals in said lands, but all minerals are reserved to the State and said lands shall be subject to mineral development under the General Laws of the State.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | WILLACY COUNTY
SB 532 43-0 (1933)
Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint"
Relating to authorizing the Texas State Parks Board to acquire State park sites by purchase, gift or otherwise, and to improve, beautify and equip their several State Parks and to contract with reference thereto, and in payment thereof, or to secure funds therefor, to issue evidences of indebtedness secured by the rents, revenues and incomes from such improvements and/or other fees, rents or revenues from any source other than appropriations made by the State Legislature.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 566 43-0 (1933)
Author: Purl, George Clark
Relating to the authority of counties and incorporated cities and the Texas State Parks Board, separately, or in cooperation with each other, to acquire by gift or purchase land for public parks.
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 26 43-1 (1933)
Author: Townsend, Everett Ewing | et. al.
Relating to providing for the transfer of certain lands to the State of Texas and to the State Parks Board for park purposes; authorizing said Texas State Park Board to contract to exchange said lands for other lands for park purposes, such contracts to become effective when approved by a Board consisting of the Governor, Attorney General, and Commissioner of the General Land Office.
| BREWSTER COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PRESIDIO COUNTY | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 78 43-2 (1934)
Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank
Relating to authorizing each county, and the commissioners' court thereof, of the State of Texas, which has a population of more than 250,000 as shown by the last official Federal Census to acquire by purchase lands for use as county public parks; this Act shall expire and cease to be in force and effect after July 1, 1934, except any bonds and/or time warrants issued prior to said date and maturing thereafter shall remain valid and in full force and effect until paid.
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 169 42-0 (1931)
Author: McGregor, Temple Harris | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and directing the board of control to acquire by purchase or condemnation certain tracts and parcels of land along the Colorado River within the city of Austin, and to establish thereon and maintain a state park.
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 248 42-0 (1931)
Author: Martin, Frank W. | et. al.
Relating to providing for acquiring and acceptance of title from Goliad County and the City of Goliad to certain lots and blocks of land; providing for the fencing, beautifying and improving said land, the same to be designated by name as 'Goliad State Park.'
| GOLIAD, CITY OF | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 988 42-0 (1931)
Author: Satterwhite, Robert Lee
Relating to authorizing counties and incorporated cities and the Texas State Parks Board, separately, or in cooperation with each other, to acquire by gift or purchase land for public parks, authorizing the issuance of bonds and levy of taxes therefor, providing for control and operation of such parks.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 156 42-0 (1931)
Author: Stevenson, James W.
Relating to providing for acquiring and acceptance of title from Goliad County and the City of Goliad to certain lots and blocks of land, being parts of the Four League Grant from the State of Coahuila and Texas to the Town of Goliad.
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 203 42-0 (1931)
Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie" | et. al.
Relating to more adequately providing for State Parks, providing a means by which the State Parks may earn revenue in concessions and concession contracting.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 485 42-0 (1931)
Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Control to acquire land for and establish five major State Parks situated respectively in the areas of Caddo Lake, Palo Pinto County, Palo Duro Canyon, Guadalupe Mountains and Davis Mountains.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 572 42-0 (1931)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to making better provisions for public parks and playgrounds outside the limits of incorporated cities.
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 3 42-4 (1932)
Author: Purl, George Clark
Relating to county and city parks.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 453 41-0 (1929)
Author: Webb, Henry E.
Relating to amending certain laws relating to county parks; providing for the purchase and improvement of land in each county for four parks in 100 acres each or for one park of 400 acres.
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 711 41-0 (1929)
Author: Woodall, Benjamin J. "Ben"
Relating to preserving Caddo Lake for fishing, hunting and park purposes.
| CADDO LAKE | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 90 41-0 (1929)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to authorizing certain incorporated cities to acquire and maintain recreational parks and playgrounds outside of the city limits.
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PLAYGROUNDS & PLAYGROUND SAFETY | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 186 41-0 (1929)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to authorizing certain incorporated cities, to dispose of property which has been designated for public park purposes and which has never been used for that purpose on account of being unsuitable.
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 452 41-0 (1929)
Author: Hornsby, John William
Relating to relinquishing and dedicating to all incorporated cities and towns the beds, banks and abandoned beds, banks and land adjacent to rivers and streams reserved to the State for the purposes of removing therefrom menaces to public health and beautifying same for park and other purposes.
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 594 41-0 (1929)
Author: Russek, Gus
Relating to accepting the donation to the State of parts of a site and to purchase other parts of a site for a State Historical Park to be designated the "Stephen F. Austin Memorial Park"; making an appropriation.
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SENATE, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 184 41-2 (1929)
Author: Stevenson, James W.
Relating to leasing to certain persons as Trustees for Bee County American Legion Post No. 274 a tract of land for park purposes.
| BEE COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 215 40-0 (1927)
Author: Finlay, Sr., James
Relating to providing that the State Board of Control and State Parks Board shall give due consideration to the Pecan Tree when beautifying State Parks or other public property belonging to the State.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 310 40-0 (1927)
Author: Parrish, Sr., Melville Clyde | et. al.
Relating to granting and dedicating the City of Austin Texas, for exclusively municipal park and other recreational purposes, a certain tract of land.
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 401 40-0 (1927)
Author: Holder, Ray
Relating to authorizing cities which have a certain number of inhabitants, in case of condemnation of land for establishing or enlarging certain grounds; to provide that the cost of such land should be paid for by the property owners owning property in the vicinity thereof.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 437 40-0 (1927)
Author: Duvall, Jesse Caldwell
Relating to providing for the creation of public parks in Counties having a certain taxable valuation; providing for the issuance of bonds for the creation and maintenance of such parks.
| County Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 442 40-0 (1927)
Author: Lipscomb, George Raiford | et. al.
Relating to providing for the creation of Public Parks in Counties having a certain assessed taxable valuation.
| County Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 454 40-0 (1927)
Author: Rowell, Jr., Thomas David "Tom" | et. al.
Relating to creating, designing and dedicating Caddo Lake State Park.
| CADDO LAKE | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 23 40-0 (1927)
Author: Stuart, Robert Alda
Relating to create a conservation commission for the State of Texas, providing for the number of commissioners, fixing the districts from which they are to be appointed.
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 276 40-0 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to authorizing cities which now have, or may hereafter have 5,000 or more inhabitants, in case of condemnation of land for laying out, establishing or enlarging parks, parkways or pleasure grounds to provide that the cost of such land should be paid for.
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | CONDEMNATION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 70 40-1 (1927)
Author: Reid, J. W.
Relating to permitting the issuance of bonds by counties for the purpose of funding or refunding indebtedness heretofore incurred for the purchase and improvement of county parks.
| BONDS | County Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 323 39-0 (1925)
Author: Pearce, Allen Leroy | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain statute relating to State parks and creating a State parks board; refusing to accept title to any land donated or deeded to the State and returning to the donors any land donated or deeded.
House: State Affairs
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 409 39-0 (1925)
Author: Rowland, Charles T.
Relating to the right of certain counties to issue bonds for the purpose of providing parks and to purchase lands for that purpose; providing a tax to pay the interest on such bonds and creating a sinking fund.
House: Revenue and Taxation
| BONDS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 73 39-0 (1925)
Author: Reid, J. W.
Relating to amending certain statute empowering commissioners courts to acquire lands for county park purposes and levy taxes therefor so as to provide for the levy of taxes or the issue of bonds for the purchase and improvement of lands for county parks, if authorized by majority vote of the qualified property taxpaying voters of the county, voting at election held for such purposes; providing that the law for holding elections on other county bond shall apply to tax and bond elections herein authorized.
Senate: Counties and County Boundaries
| BONDS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SJR 22 39-0 (1925)
Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the State Park Board to solicit donations for the purpose of public parks and to accept the title to any such tracts of land.
Senate: State Affairs
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 572 38-0 (1923)
Author: Laird, John W.
Relating to giving the consent of the State of Texas to the acquisition by the United States Government of land in the State for National forests and parks.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 377 38-0 (1923)
Author: Bowers, Richard Saffarrans | et. al.
Relating to designating the lands acquired by the State of Texas under the provisions of the General Laws of Texas as "The Washington State Park".
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WASHINGTON COUNTY | WASHINGTON STATE PARK COMMISSION
SB 418 38-0 (1923)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Relating to granting and dedicating to the City of Austin, Texas, for exclusively municipal park and other recreational purposes 6.41 acres of land, more or less, situated in or near the City of Austin, with reservation.
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 166 38-2 (1923)
Author: Stewart, B. J. | et. al.
Relating to creating a State Parks Board to investigate prospective park cities in the State and report to the Legislature with recommendations.
| Governor | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 201 38-2 (1923)
Author: Maxwell, Homer Robert | et. al.
Relating to providing for economy and efficiency in the administration of the conservation laws of this State; creating a State Department of Conservation of Natural Resources.
| AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS | CONSERVATION COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF | CONSERVATION COUNCIL | CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF | Environment--General | GAME, FISH & OYSTER COMMISSIONER | Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WATER ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF | Water--General
SB 73 38-2 (1923)
Author: Ridgeway, Thomas Henry | et. al.
Relating to State Parks; creating a State Parks Board to investigate prospective Park sites in the State and report to the Legislature wtih recommendations.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PARKS BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 335 37-0 (1921)
Author: Fly, William Madden
Relating to reducing the size of Gonzales State Park.
| GONZALES COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 493 36-0 (1919)
Author: Davidson, Lynch | et. al.
Relating to providing for the construction of a road and highway in and through the San Jacinto State Park, and providing for the use of convict labor for the construction of such road and highway, and appropriating out of the general revenue not heretofore appropriated the sum of twenty thousand dollars, for the construction and maintenance of such road.
| Highways | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 188 36-2 (1919)
Author: Davidson, Lynch | et. al.
Relating to providing for the construction of a road and highway in and through San Jacinto State Park and to provide for the use of convict labor; making an appropriation.
| Highways | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PRISON LABOR
SB 142 36-2 (1919)
Author: Strickland, Jeff J.
Relating to providing for the construction of a road and highway in and through the San Jacinto State Park; making an appropriation.
| Highways | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PRISON LABOR | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 13 35-0 (1917)
Author: Mendell, Jr., George W. | et. al.
Relating to confirming and enlarging, granting and regranting, dedicating and rededicating to the City of Austin, Texas, for exclusively Municipal Park and other recreational purposes, a strip of land of varying width fronting the Colorado River in the City of Austin, Texas, and extending from Waller to Shoal Creeks, and recognizing any leases heretofore made by the State of Texas of any part of said strip of land and providing for forfeiture to State of Texas if used for other purposes.
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 38 35-0 (1917)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass
Relating to confirming and enlarging a certain strip of land front the Colorado river and extending from Waller to Shoal creek to the City of Austin for a municipal park and other recreational purposes.
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 166 35-0 (1917)
Author: Smith, Lon A.
Relating to authorizing the city council, board of commissioners or city manager of any incorporated city in this State to levy and collect a tax not to exceed five cents on each $100.00 of assessed valuation of the city for one year for the purchase and improvement of lands for city parks, and providing the manner of acquiring lands for park purposes, and providing for the management and control of said city parks.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--City
HB 45 34-0 (1915)
Author: Mendell, Jr., George W. | et. al.
Relating to confirming and enlarging, granting and re-granting a certain strip of land to the City of Austin, Texas.
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 153 34-0 (1915)
Author: Davis, John E.
Relating to authorizing the commissioners court of any county in the State to levy and collect a tax not to exceed five (5) cents on each $100 of assessed valuation of the county for one year for the purchase and improvement of lands for county parks, and providing the manner of acquiring lands for park purposes, and providing for the management and control of said county parks.
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--County
HB 5 33-0 (1913)
Author: Davis, John E.
Relating to authorizing the commissioners court in any county to levy and collect a tax not to exceed 5 cents on each 100 dollars of assessed valuation of the county for one year for the purchase, improvement and management of park lands.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 492 33-0 (1913)
Author: Robertson, Osborne B. | et. al.
Relating to acquiring title from the City of Gonzales certain land to be designated by the name as "Gonzales State Park"; making an appropriation.
| GONZALES, CITY OF | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 667 33-0 (1913)
Author: Reedy, D. M.
Relating to creating a special fish law for Smith County, Texas; exempting said county from certain provisions of the general fish and game laws of Texas.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SMITH COUNTY
SB 342 33-0 (1913)
Author: Conner, Robert P.
Relating to amending statutes, authorizing the sale and conveyance by cities and towns of public squares or parks, and providing for the investment of the proceeds of such sale.
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 476 30-0 (1907)
Author: Bowman, John Richard
Relating to authorizing the government of the United States to obtain title to land for a national park to be located in the counties of Armstrong and Randall, in the State of Texas, and to condemn same and to define procedure for such condemnation.
| ARMSTRONG COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RANDALL COUNTY
SB 18 30-0 (1907)
Author: Griggs, George B.
Relating to providing for acquiring by purchase or condemnation about fourteen acres of land, being a part of and adjoining the San Jacinto battle grounds, and fronting upon the navigable waters of Buffalo Bayou; and providing for fencing, beautifying and improving the lands of the San Jacinto battlefield, now owned or hereafter aquired by the State of Texas, the same to be designated by name as "San Jacinto State Park".
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 232 28-0 (1903)
Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton | et. al.
Relating to preserving and protecting the wild game, wild birds and wild fowl of the State, to provide adequate penalties for the unlawful taking, slaughter, sale or shipment thereof. (HB 33, 37, 61, 176, 232, and 277 combined.)
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 79 26-0 (1899)
Relating to amending Section 6, of an act approved May the 6th, 1897, for the establishment of a public park on the site of the battle field of San Jacinto, and providing for the purchase and condemnation of a sufficient amount of land upon which to establish said park, and making an appropriation therefor, so as to extend the time within which the commissioners may make their final report under the provisions of the act.
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 366 25-0 (1897)
Relating to the establishment of a public park on the site of the battle field of San Jacinto, and providing for the purchase and condemnation of a sufficient amount of land upon which to establish said park, and making an appropriation therefor.
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 66 23-0 (1893)
Relating to preventing fishing and hunting on the enclosed lands of another.
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property
