HB 2065 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a waiver of certain state park fees for certain children and the use of general revenue appropriations for the artificial reef program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1595 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of general revenue appropriations for the artificial reef program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1643 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the artificial reef program; creating offenses and providing criminal and civil penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 882 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the disposition of an abandoned watercraft.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 883 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the disposition of abandoned watercraft and the construction of, and donation of materials for, artificial reefs.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 453 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the disposition of an abandoned watercraft.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 455 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the use of abandoned watercraft as part of artificial reefs and the construction of, and donation of materials for, artificial reefs.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2719 77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, RickSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the use of obsolete bridges, tunnels, and causeways to create artificial reefs.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2549 76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the state's artificial reef plan.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1546 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the establishment and maintenance of artificial reefs; establishing an artificial reef fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed in committee
SR 624 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Directing the members of the Senate Natural Resources Committee to initiate an interim study of a Statewide artificial reef plan and further study various uses for abandoned oil and gas rigs.
SR 532 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Directing Texas Coastal and Marine Council to take action to assure maximum benefits to State in securing oil and gas structures for artificial reefs to enhance fishery resources.
Senate: Natural Resources
SB 432 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to construct or accept and maintain artificial reefs and to accept materials; authorizing appropriations; defining an offense of damaging certain markers or signals and providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 621 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Directing the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Parks and Wildlife Department to carry out a program of artificial reef building and use of existing reefs and buoys.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Rules suspended
SCR 102 63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Caldwell, Neil
Endorsing the concept of utilization of desirable portions of such surplus ships for creation of artificial reefs and that the Parks and Wildlife Department be authorized and directed to take the necessary action.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
