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	HB 331	69-0 (1985)	Author: Thompson, Gary	Relating to the continuation and changing of the name of the State Commission for the Blind.	House: Government Organization	Referred to Government Organization	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
	SB 195	69-0 (1985)	Author: Sharp, John Sponsor: Thompson, Gary	Relating to the continuation, membership, administration, programs, and finances of the State Commission for the Blind and to change of its name.	House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
	SB 69	68-0 (1983)	Author: Leedom, John Sponsor: Barton, Erwin	Relating to the authority of the State Commission for the Blind to make or guarantee loans used to purchase technological aids necessary for the successful employment of visually handicapped persons.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources	Reported from committee favorably without amendments	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General
	SB 816	68-0 (1983)	Author: Brooks, Chet Sponsor: Polk, Mary	Relating to the disposition of interest earned on certain funds deposited in the treasury by the State Commission for the Blind.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources	Effective immediately	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Financial--General | State Finances--Management & Control
	HB 1282	67-0 (1981)	Author: Barton, Erwin Sponsor: Jones, Grant	Relating to a supplemental appropriation to the State Commission for the Blind to pay for the purchase of case services for visually handicapped children.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Reported from committee favorably without amendments	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Child Services | State Finances--Appropriations
	HB 1518	67-0 (1981)	Author: Jones, Neal T.	Relating to the State Commission for the Blind.	House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources	Referred to Committee on Human Resources	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
	HCR 151	67-0 (1981)	Author: McWilliams, Jim	Requesting State Commission for the Blind to reconsider decision not to refer clients to the Lions Club Camp in Kerrville.	House: Human Services	Referred to Committee on Human Services	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS LION'S CAMP
	SB 953	67-0 (1981)	Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete" Sponsor: Jones, Neal T.	Relating to the State Commission for the Blind; changing the title of Chapter 91, Human Resources Code, to read "Texas Commission for the Blind"; amending the Human Resources Code.	House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources	Committee laid on table subject to call	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
	HB 2063	66-0 (1979)	Author: Presnal, Bill	Relating to abolition of the Governor's Coordinating Office for the Visually Handicapped and transer of its powers, duties, and functions.	House: State Affairs	Reported from subcommittee with substitute	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
	HCR 203	66-0 (1979)	Author: Waters, Ron Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Expressing dissatisfaction with the operation of the Capitol coffee shop.	Senate: Administration	Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | CAPITOL COFFEE SHOP | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
	SB 1243	66-0 (1979)	Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete" Sponsor: Presnal, Bill	Relating to membership, compensation, powers, duties, and responsibilities of the State Commission for the Blind and to membership on the Texas Committee on Purchase of Blind-Made Produts and Services; relating to educational programs for the blind or visually handicapped; placing certain duties on the Central Education Agency, the Texas Library and Historical Commission, and the Texas School for the Blind; abolishing the Governor's Coordinating Office for the Visually Handicapped.	House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
	SCR 75	66-0 (1979)	Author: Kothmann, Glenn Sponsor: Bird, Ronald C.	Granting Sam D. Millsap permission to sue the state.	House: Judiciary Senate: Administration	Signed by the Governor	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | MILLSAP, SAM D. | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
	SCR 94	66-0 (1979)	Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete" Sponsor: McBee, Susan Gurley	Authorizing continuation of interagency contracting arrangements between Legislative Council and State Commission for the Blind.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Signed by the Governor	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Purchasing--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
	HCR 98	65-0 (1977)	Author: Weddington, Sarah	Granting City National Bank of Austin permission to sue the state and the State Commission for the Blind.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | CITY NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTIN, TEXAS | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
	HCR 142	65-0 (1977)	Author: Hill, Gerald Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd	Granting Congress Square Ltd. No. 1 permission to sue the state.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration	Signed by the Governor	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | CONGRESS SQUARE LTD. NO. 1 | Resolutions--Suits vs. State | STATE BOARD OF CONTROL
	SCR 63	65-0 (1977)	Author: Doggett, Lloyd Sponsor: Weddington, Sarah	Granting City National Bank of Austin permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Commission for the Blind.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration	Signed by Governor	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | CITY NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTIN, TEXAS | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
	SCR 104	65-0 (1977)	Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete" Sponsor: McBee, Susan Gurley	Authorizing renewal of Interagency Contract between Texas Legislative Council and Commission for the Blind to fulfill federal requirements of statewide studies.	House: Social Services Senate: Administration	Signed by Governor	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | LEGACY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
	SCR 40	64-0 (1975)	Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete" Sponsor: Moreno, Paul	Empowering the Texas Legislative Council to enter into such interagency contracts with the State Commission for the Blind as may be necessary and desirable to assist the State Commission for the Blind in fulfilling federal requirements for continuing statewide studies and to assure the appropriate involvement of federal funds in such studies; providing that the Texas Legislative Council Study Committee designated by the chairman of the council to direct the project be assisted by a citizens advisory commission of 10 members, 5 to be appointed by the lieutenant governor and 5 by the speaker of the house of representatives, who shall be chosen for their knowledge of the needs and problems of the handicapped and have such other qualifications as are necessary to comply with applicable federal law, regulations, or guidelines; providing that necessary travel and other expenses incidental to the operation of the study project be paid by the Texas Legislative Council from funds budgeted for this purpose under terms of the interagency contracts herein authorized.	House: Social Services Senate: Administration	Signed by Governor	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | LEGACY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
	HCR 204	63-0 (1973)	Author: Tarbox, Elmer	That the Texas Legislative Council be and is herby empowered to enter into interagency contracts with the State Commission for the Blind as may be necessary and desirable to assist the State Commission for the Blind in fulfilling federal requirements for continuing statewide studies and to assure the appropriate involvement of federal funds in such studies.	House: Rules	Referred to Committee on Rules	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | LEGACY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
	SB 392	63-0 (1973)	Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete" Sponsor: McAlister, R.B.	Relating to qualifications for membership on the board of the State Commission for the Blind; prohibiting the appointment of individuals with private interests in the sale or furnishing of goods or services of the type provided through the State Commission for the Blind.	House: Human Resources Senate: State Affairs	90 Day Bill	| BLIND, BOARD OF THE STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
	SCR 118	63-0 (1973)	Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"	The Texas Legislative Council be and is hereby empowered to enter into such interagency contracts with the State Commission for the Blind as may be necessary and desirable to assist the State Commission for the Blind in fulfilling federal requirements for continuing statewide studies and to assure the appropriate involvement of federal funds in such studies.		Filed without Governor's signature	| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | LEGACY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
	SB 828	62-0 (1971)	Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete" | et. al. Sponsor: Cavness, Don	Relating to authorizing the State Commission for the Blind to grant such easements and rights-of-way on behalf of the State of Texas as might be necessary for the proper construction and development of the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center for the Blind in Austin, Travis County, Texas.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
	SB 830	62-0 (1971)	Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete" Sponsor: Cavness, Don	Relating to services extended to handicapped persons by the State Commission for the Blind.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
	SCR 30	62-0 (1971)	Sponsor: Blanton, Jack	Requesting Study Committee for programs for the handicapped continue functioning during the duration of the inter-agency contract.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | LEGACY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
	HCR 10	62-3 (1972)	Author: Spurlock II, Joe	Granting Louise O. Hammett permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Commission for the Blind.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | HAMMETT, LOUISE O. | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
	HCR 16	62-4 (1972)	Author: Spurlock II, Joe Sponsor: Creighton, Tom	Granting Louise O. Hammett, individually and as administratrix of the estate of Penn B. Hammett, permission to sue the state and the State Commission for the Blind.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | HAMMETT, LOUISE O. | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
	SB 209	61-0 (1969)	Author: Cole, Criss	Relating to providing an appropriation to the Texas Commission for the Blind for the establishment, construction and operation of a rehabilitation center for the blind to be used to provide eligible blind persons with adjustment training and related services; providing an appropriation for the established programs of the Texas Commission for the Blind.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | State Finances--Appropriations
	SB 487	61-0 (1969)	Author: Cole, Criss	Relating to transferring certain land from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the Texas Commission for the Blind to be used for the Texas Rehabilitation Center for the Blind; providing for the possibility of reversion.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
	HB 184	59-0 (1965)	Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.	Relating to appropriating money for the improvement, expansion and operation of the State Commission for the Blind for the two-year period beginning September 1, 1965 and ending August 31, 1967.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | State Finances--Appropriations
	HB 186	59-0 (1965)	Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.	Relating to requiring the State Commission for the Blind to keep certain records relating to the visually handicapped.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
	SB 34	59-0 (1965)	Author: Cole, Criss	Relating to the authority and responsibilities of and the records kept by the State Commission for the Blind.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
	SB 36	59-0 (1965)	Author: Cole, Criss	Relating to appropriating money for the improvement, expansion and operation of the State Commission for the Blind.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | State Finances--Appropriations
	SB 527	59-0 (1965)	Author: Cole, Criss	Relating to the authority and responsibilities of and the records kept by the State Commission for the Blind.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
	SCR 74	59-0 (1965)	Author: Cole, Criss	Recalling S. B. No. 34 from the Governor's office and authorizing certain corrections.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Resolutions--Recall | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
	SCR 118	59-0 (1965)	Author: Cole, Criss	Directing the State Commission for the Blind and the Texas Education Agency to study establishing a rehabilitation and adjustment training center.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
	HB 400	55-0 (1957)	Author: Cole, Criss	Relating to providing that two of the appointments by the Governor to the State Commission for the Blind to be two reputable blind citizens of the State, instead of having such appointments being made only from graduates of the Texas School for the Blind.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
	HB 879	51-0 (1949)	Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"	Relating to authorizing the Executive Secretary-Director of the State Commission for the Blind to approve payrolls and other evidences of indebtedness for payment after policies covering such indebtedness have been authorized by the State Commission for the Blind; repealing all laws and parts of laws only to the extent of the conflict with the provisions of this Act.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | State Finances--Management & Control
	SB 454	51-0 (1949)	Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.	Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for the appointment and confirmation of members of the State Commission for the Blind; repealing all laws in conflict with this Act.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
	HB 347	49-0 (1945)	Author: Fertsch, Marvin D. | et. al.	Relating to establishing a Vocational Rehabilitation Division within the State Commission for the Blind.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
	HB 352	48-0 (1943)	Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap" | et. al.	Relating to amending certain Acts providing for the appointment and confirmation of members of the State Commission for the Blind.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
	HB 1089	46-0 (1939)	Author: Alsup, Lon E.	Relating to amending a certain Section of the Acts of the 42nd Legislature (R.S.); more adequately defining the powers of the Governor of Texas in appointing the members of the State Commission for the Blind.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
	SB 462	46-0 (1939)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers	Relating to amending a certain Act so as to more adequately definine the powers of the Governor of Texas in appointing the members of the State Commission for the Blind; authorizing the Governor to appoint the Chairman thereof.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
	HB 1143	45-0 (1937)	Author: Carssow, William Benton "Bill"	Relating to making certain emergency appropriations out of the General Revenue of the State of Texas for the State Commission for the Blind for the balance of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1937.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | State Finances--Appropriations
	HB 497	44-0 (1935)	Author: Moore, Helen | et. al.	Relating to making certain emergency appropriations out of the General Fund of the State of Texas for the State Commission for the Blind's Department for the balance of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1935.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | State Finances--Appropriations
	HB 22	43-3 (1934)	Author: Griffith, Arthur W. | et. al.	Relating to making an emergency appropriation for the State Commission for the Blind; authorizing the State Commission for the Blind to employ an additional stenographer.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | State Finances--Appropriations
	HB 844	42-0 (1931)	Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers | et. al.	Relating to creating a State Commission for the Blind to prepare and maintain a register of those blind persons living in the State of Texas in which is shown their conditions, cause of blindness, and capacity for education and industrial training.			| BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed

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