HB 187 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 366 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 445 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the specified use of bond proceeds by a county or municipality.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General
HB 451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 863 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds or a tax increase.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Taxation--General
HB 1687 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mines & Mineral Resources | Water--General
HB 1766 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Housing--General
HB 2325 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2436 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the sale of bonds by certain special purpose districts.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2701 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to public utility agencies; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2832 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the funding of multimodal transportation projects; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2911 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by the San Jacinto River Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BONDS | Elections--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2940 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking voter approval for the issuance of school district bonds.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Elections--School District
HB 3007 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of the Benbrook Water Authority to issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| BENBROOK WATER AUTHORITY | BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3021 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to a prohibition on the receipt of bond proceeds by persons who make a contribution to certain political committees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | Ethics | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 3044 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| BONDS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3356 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the powers and duties and authority to issue bonds of the SH130 Municipal Management District No. 1.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BONDS | SH130 MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3523 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the issuance of bonds by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3899 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain local government corporations.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Returned from the House for further action
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Elections--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4050 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to compliance with minimum safety standards as a condition for the issuance of tax-supported bonds by school districts.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| BONDS | Education--School Districts | Safety | Taxation--School District
HB 4189 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the allocation of proceeds from the issuance of general obligation bonds by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
HB 4274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking voter approval for the issuance of school district bonds.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Elections--General | Elections--School District
HB 4418 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation of a revolving loan program to fund the purchase by historically underutilized businesses of certain bonds required for public work contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITOR, STATE | BONDS | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LOANS | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4725 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the maximum maturity of certain refunding bonds issued by conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4808 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to the issuance of certain anticipation notes and certificates of obligation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | City Government--Finance
HB 5169 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | Housing--Finance | Housing--General
HB 5240 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit on performance bonds.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | Financial--General | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 5310 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, DavidSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the creation of the Tarrant County Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Elections--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TARRANT COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2
HJR 90 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funding for the construction, expansion, maintenance, and operation of state mental health facilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of additional general obligation bonds that may be issued by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 561 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 846 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing the insurance of revenue bonds for certain capital projects at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO
SB 847 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain capital projects at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
SB 946 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds or a tax increase.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
SB 949 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a revolving loan program to fund the purchase by historically underutilized businesses of certain bonds required for public work contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| AUDITOR, STATE | BONDS | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LOANS | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1550 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BONDS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1608 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds or a tax increase.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Taxation--General
SB 1609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1651 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Housing--General
SB 1676 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a bond in an appeal from a hearing for probable cause in the towing or booting of a motor vehicle.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1791 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain local government corporations.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | Elections--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1810 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the issuance of certain anticipation notes and certificates of obligation.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--School Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1939 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the allocation of proceeds from the issuance of general obligation bonds by political subdivisions.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
SB 1964 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Financial--General
SB 2035 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the issuance of certain anticipation notes and certificates of obligation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--General
SB 2070 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the funding of projects by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to promote the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2180 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the powers of a public utility agency; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2206 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the sale of bonds by certain special purpose districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2222 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Housing--Finance
SB 2292 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| BONDS | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 2337 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to an election to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions
SJR 85 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of additional general obligation bonds that may be issued by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 25 88-1 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.
Filed
| BONDS | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 11 88-2 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.
Filed
| BONDS | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 20 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.
Filed
| BONDS | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 42 88-4 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.
Filed
| BONDS | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| BONDS | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--General
HB 291 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Mines & Mineral Resources | Water--General
HB 330 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Withdrawn from schedule
| BONDS | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 449 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--FORT BEND | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--MARSHALL | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--NORTH TEXAS | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--WACO | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--WEST TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
HB 586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 664 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 766 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding orders imposing a condition of bond in a criminal case involving a violent offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| BONDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 1000 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at Sul Ross State University and Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1054 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to performance and payment bonds for public work contracts on public property leased to a nongovernmental entity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| BONDS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain extraordinary costs incurred by certain gas utilities relating to Winter Storm Uri and a study of measures to mitigate similar future costs; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and assessments.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| BONDS | DEBT | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the transfer of Midwestern State University to the Texas Tech University System, to certain fees charged by that system's governing board, and to mandatory venue for actions brought against that system or its institutions, officers, or employees.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1530 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1852 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, ScottSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BONDS | Housing--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1887 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
HB 1889 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the sale of bonds by certain special purpose districts.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2000 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2235 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation of the 7S Ranch Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| 7S RANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3308 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the formation of special districts for the purpose of storm mitigation and resiliency, energy, water, and indoor air utilizing private funding sources; providing thereto the ability of specific entities to use conduit financing; and establishing specific consumer protection provisions for residential property owners related to the program.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | Environment--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STORM MITIGATION AND RESILIENCY FINANCING ACT | Water--Development
HB 3532 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles and entities by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | TRAILERS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3544 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address certain weather-related extraordinary costs and expenses.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric
HB 3981 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authority of certain counties to issue revenue bonds for certain solid waste management projects.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| BONDS | BORDER | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | TIRES
HB 4008 87-0 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to restore or maintain a county courthouse.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | COUNTY COURTHOUSES | County Government--Finance | County Government--General
HB 4119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to operation of the Texas small and rural community success fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank as successor to the Texas leverage fund program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | RURAL | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 4127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the specified use of bond proceeds by a county or municipality.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General
HB 4281 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the pretrial release of defendants and a prohibition on the use of monetary bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BONDS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
HB 4492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to financing certain costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--District | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | Utilities--Electric
HB 4576 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by the San Jacinto River Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BONDS | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HJR 5 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and the dedication of bond proceeds to the Brain Institute of Texas established to fund brain research in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BONDS | BRAIN INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
SB 186 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to restore or maintain a county courthouse.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COUNTY COURTHOUSES | County Government--Finance | County Government--General
SB 447 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of Midwestern State University to the Texas Tech University System, to certain fees charged by that system's governing board, and to mandatory venue for actions brought against that system or its institution, officers, or employees.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 479 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center, including its authority to issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 604 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to bonds issued by and the dissolution of municipal management districts.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| BONDS | DEBT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 606 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the sale of bonds by certain special purpose districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 756 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 847 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO
SB 1014 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to performance and payment bonds for public work contracts on public property leased to a nongovernmental entity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1229 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1301 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
SB 1314 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a person obtaining a surety bond before filing a suit against a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
SB 1419 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | City Government--General | DEBT | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1426 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | Elections--General | Governor
SB 1451 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | Housing--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to operation of the Texas small and rural community success fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank as successor to the Texas leverage fund program and to creation of the micro-business disaster recovery loan guarantee program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | RURAL | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 1579 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the recovery and securitization of extraordinary costs incurred by certain gas utilities; authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BONDS | DEBT | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address certain weather-related extraordinary costs and expenses and to the duty of electric utility market participants to pay certain amounts owed.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric
SB 1620 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to voter approval of the issuance of certain obligations by municipalities to pay their unfunded liabilities to a public pension fund.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | Elections--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 1680 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--FORT BEND | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--MARSHALL | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--NORTH TEXAS | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--WACO | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--WEST TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 1682 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the funding of utility reliability projects by the Texas Water Development Board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, granting rulemaking authority, and making an appropriation.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the allocation of certain appropriated funds to public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1757 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 1950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address extraordinary costs and expenses resulting from Winter Storm Uri.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Courts--Appellate | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric
SB 1984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the reassignment of the carryforward designation of certain private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | DEBT | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2091 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of public securities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | DEBT | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain counties to issue revenue bonds for certain solid waste management projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BONDS | BORDER | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | TIRES
SB 2227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Corporations & Associations | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SJR 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Texas Research Consortium to Cure Infectious Diseases (TRANSCEND) and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund collaborative research on and development of infectious disease treatments and cures for humans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | RESEARCH CONSORTIUM TO CURE INFECTIOUS DISEASES, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology
SJR 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster, including an epidemic or pandemic.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 64 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds to support the development of public telecommunications and information services infrastructure in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 181 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 97 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 173 87-3 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HR 300 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S. B. No. 52.
Reported enrolled
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 52 87-3 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education, the oversight of certain capital projects at those institutions, and the designation of certain appropriated funds allocated to those institutions.
House: Appropriations Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| BONDS | CAPITAL PROJECT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SR 98 87-3 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction for S.B. 52.
Reported enrolled
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 31 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to operation of the Texas leverage fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | Financial--Banks
HB 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Elections--School District
HB 358 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | Elections--General | Elections--School District | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--School District | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 457 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the use of tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of certain hotel-related bonds or other obligations.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | HOTELS & MOTELS | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General
HB 709 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to the use of private activity bonds to finance high-speed rail service.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| BONDS | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the entry of certain bond conditions into the Texas Crime Information Center.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported favorably as substituted
| BONDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 899 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to bonds issued by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 924 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to county surety bond requirements for concrete batch plants.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | CEMENT & CONCRETE | City Government--Roads | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1234 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| BONDS | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1488 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harless, SamSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to financing of recreational facilities by the Charterwood Municipal Utility District of Harris County; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| BONDS | CHARTERWOOD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF HARRIS COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to surety bonds for deputy clerks and other employees of county and district clerks.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
| BONDS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--District
HB 1547 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at Sul Ross State University and Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the Texas resilience infrastructure fund; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds; making an appropriation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1813 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the use of tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of certain hotel-related bonds or other obligations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2000 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2021 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by river authorities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Elections--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2590 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, KyleSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of water districts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| BAYVIEW MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | BONDS | ELLIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 182 | GALVESTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 51 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 402 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 112 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WILLOW POINT MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
HB 2706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to authorized investments for governmental entities and a study of the investment and management of funds by public schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Financial--General
HB 2968 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to procedures for the issuance of certain private activity bonds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3130 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to federal refundable credits paid directly to issuers of certain bonds issued by or on behalf of school districts or open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 3202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to purchase a voting system or voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3204 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the form of ballot propositions and certain voter information document requirements for an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Public Education
Postponed
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--School District | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the facilities that may be financed by a public facilities corporation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--General
HB 3723 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--General
HB 3850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the funding of certain ship channel improvements; authorizing the Texas Transportation Commission to issue revenue bonds.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BONDS | LOANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 3909 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to ballot language requirements for a proposition seeking voter approval for the issuance of bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | Elections--General
HB 4086 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Housing--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to review and approval by the attorney general of certain bonds financing an educational facility for certain charter schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 4279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DISASTER MITIGATION, RECOVERY, RESPONSE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4317 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the creation and use of public facilities corporations.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | Corporations & Associations
HB 4347 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | HOTELS & MOTELS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--General | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to create additional housing for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through a Medicaid waiver program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing--General | MEDICAID
HB 4477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to reporting on the provision of water and sewer services by certain utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4524 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to multipurpose convention center facility projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HJR 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to the Texas mental and behavioral health research fund established to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEMEDICINE
HJR 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HJR 141 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for conducting a program to create additional housing for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Housing--Disabled Persons | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 30 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to ballot language requirements for a proposition seeking voter approval for the issuance of bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Elections--General
SB 132 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to operation of the Texas leverage fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
House appoints conferees-reported
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | Financial--Banks
SB 233 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | Housing--General
SB 365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to bonds issued by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 505 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 915 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to ballot language requirements for a proposition seeking voter approval for the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| BONDS | Elections--General
SB 1026 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1048 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to an independent school district holding elections on the November uniform election date and to the ballot for certain independent school district elections.
House: Elections Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--School District
SB 1090 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the vote required to authorize the issuance of certain bonds.
Senate: Property Tax
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to review and approval by the attorney general of certain bonds financing an educational facility for certain charter schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1224 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Elections--General | Governor
SB 1329 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to bonds issued by and the dissolution of municipal management districts.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | DEBT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1474 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1613 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to turnout requirements for certain elections authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
Senate: Property Tax
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1763 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to surety bonds for deputy clerks and other employees of county and district clerks.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BONDS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--District
SB 1858 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to private activity bonds.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Housing--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1889 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the creation of the Celina Municipal Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| BONDS | CELINA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2004 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the amount of certain general obligation bonds authorized to be issued to provide financial assistance to counties for colonia access roadway projects to serve border colonias.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads
SB 2171 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the facilities that may be financed by a public facilities corporation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--General
SB 2210 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of job training programs and the development of hotel and convention center projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | HOTELS & MOTELS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--General
SB 2219 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 2247 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to multipurpose convention center facility projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | DISASTER MITIGATION, RECOVERY, RESPONSE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2452 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 70 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for conducting a program to create additional housing for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BONDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--General | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 75 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SJR 79 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 151 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 206 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the Texas Veterans Land Board.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
| BONDS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Military & Veterans | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 212 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to elections for the authorization of certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 467 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the guarantee of school district and charter district bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
HB 738 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 739 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to a limitation on the amount of tolls and other charges that may be imposed by toll project entities for the use of toll projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | Highways | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1019 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to residency requirements for voting in certain municipal utility district elections.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| BONDS | Elections--General | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 1181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the issuance of certain bonds by school districts and the permissible use of interest derived from the proceeds of those bonds.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1271 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--School Districts | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1272 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the posting of election notices on bills or invoices sent to residents by municipal utility districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| BONDS | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1310 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to requirements for providing information regarding the issuance of certain proposed bonds by certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to required disclosures in ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1773 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--General
HB 1788 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to state support for assistance with payment of existing debt on certain bonds issued by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | DEBT | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 1910 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1946 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the incontestability of certain contracts or leases submitted to the attorney general by certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1986 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to an increase in the tax rate limitation on the issuance of tax-supported bonds for certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 2164 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to the use of private activity bonds to finance high-speed rail service.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to elimination of the authority of certain county school districts to impose ad valorem taxes and to a procedure under which those districts may be abolished.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 2435 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to public improvement projects financed by or through assessments levied on property by municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2642 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to requirements for providing information regarding the issuance of certain proposed bonds by certain political subdivisions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--School Districts
HB 2761 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to participate in a company or partnership organized to finance redevelopment projects.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Corporations & Associations | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2811 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Elections--General
HB 3335 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General
HB 3336 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 3438 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BONDS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 3545 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | Education--School Districts | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to the nonprofit corporation established by the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds to open-enrollment charter schools for those schools to provide educational facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 3604 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the guarantee by the permanent school fund of bonds issued by a charter district on the approval of the Bond Review Board.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
HB 3731 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the use of tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of certain hotel-related bonds or other obligations.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3751 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the conduct of certain bond elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
HB 3927 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to requiring an economic development corporation to file with the comptroller a report regarding bonds issued by the corporation.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HJR 36 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 32 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LOANS
SB 40 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the bond required and the bond insurance obtained for certain judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| BONDS | Courts--Judges | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 84 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a pilot project for financing certain Texas Department of Transportation projects.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--General
SB 295 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
SB 345 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the use of tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of certain hotel-related bonds or other obligations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| BONDS | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 387 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use of certain unspent bond proceeds and voter approval of certain political subdivision actions, including the issuance of certain bonds and the use of certain unspent bond proceeds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 393 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
SB 460 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 461 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General
SB 553 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 642 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SB 701 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
SB 702 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to a minimum voter turnout requirement for an election authorizing the issuance of bonds issued by a political subdivision.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 703 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to prohibiting movable early voting polling places.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Political Subdivisions
SB 1231 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Public Finance Authority to pay for certain state infrastructure projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1480 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the guarantee of school district and charter district bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
SB 1644 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operations of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1821 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1980 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to performance bonds for certain public improvements in certain municipalities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Industry
| BONDS | City Government--General | LETTERS OF CREDIT | Purchasing--Local
SB 2014 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to the administration of certain water districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| BONDS | City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2048 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the repeal of a related bond program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2139 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 2140 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 47 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to pay for certain state infrastructure projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--General | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SJR 58 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set aside money from the economic stabilization fund to pay for certain state infrastructure projects and to create a state infrastructure endowment fund for funding certain costs of those projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 59 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set aside money from the economic stabilization fund and certain general revenue to pay for certain state infrastructure projects and to create a state infrastructure endowment fund for funding certain costs of those projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 61 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 110 85-1 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General
HB 111 85-1 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 272 85-1 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
SB 52 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to a supermajority requirement for an election authorizing the issuance of bonds issued by a political subdivision.
Filed
| BONDS | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 106 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 13 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to categories of and funding allocation for transportation projects by the Texas Department of Transportation and local transportation entities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Returned from the House for further action
| BONDS | METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 96 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the authority of the Cash Special Utility District to issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | CASH SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 100 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 114 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
HB 134 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | DEBT | Elections--Administration | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 148 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain premises; providing a penalty and authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BONDS | OPEN CONTAINERS | PERMITS
HB 156 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the use of proceeds of bonds sold and delivered by a home-rule municipality for a specific purpose.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | City Government--General
HB 280 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| BONDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTERNET | LOANS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 506 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the issuance of tax-supported bonds by certain school districts and increasing the tax rate limitation on the issuance of those bonds.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 581 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the manner in which a bail bond or personal bond is forfeited.
House: Corrections
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| BONDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 602 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 609 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a personalized cancer care building at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | CANCER | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
HB 625 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Tuition | ODESSA, CITY OF | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 626 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an engineering building at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 700 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the repeal of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 782 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an academic building at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 784 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 812 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 878 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to competitive bidding procedures and election requirements for the Westchase District.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BONDS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Statutory Revision | WESTCHASE DISTRICT
HB 918 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO
HB 1103 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to space utilization and online enrollment requirements for the issuance of revenue bonds by certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 1114 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, LarrySponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the authority with whom certain political committees must file reports of political contributions and expenditures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| BONDS | Education--School Districts | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 1182 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--Administration | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1194 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at Dallas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
HB 1224 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| BONDS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1254 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Tarleton State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1283 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--General | DEBT | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1380 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to ballot language for certain propositions to approve actions by a county, city, school district, or other special district.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | DEBT | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--General
HB 1399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in subcommittee
| BONDS | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--General
HB 1401 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain municipalities jointly operating an airport to fund a public pension fund.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred directly to s/c on Bond Indebtedness by chair
| BONDS | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Transportation--Aviation
HB 1408 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1467 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a classroom building at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE
HB 1476 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE
HB 1487 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a health sciences and classroom building at the Pearland campus of the University of Houston--Clear Lake.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE
HB 1505 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science and technology building at the downtown campus of the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
HB 1647 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Political Subdivisions
HB 1689 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interprofessional health education center at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
HB 1731 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for an academic and student services building at Texas A&M University--Texarkana.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA
HB 1750 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
HB 1752 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the issuance of certain bonds by school districts and the permissible use of interest derived from the proceeds of those bonds.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1904 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund the renovation of Robert A. Welch Hall at The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 1926 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the operations of a municipally owned utility or municipal power agency; affecting a provision that is subject to criminal penalties; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| BONDS | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
HB 1956 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1966 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1969 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the issuance of certain permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles on certain highways.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
| BONDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | HIDALGO COUNTY | Highways | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
HB 2056 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Libraries & Librarians | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 2097 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary engineering and academic studies building at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2099 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the issuance of capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in subcommittee
| BONDS | Political Subdivisions
HB 2204 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to state support for assistance with payment of existing debt on certain bonds issued by school districts.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in subcommittee
| BONDS | DEBT | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 2237 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at Arlington.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2272 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to surety bond requirements for reserve deputy sheriffs.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| BONDS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 2765 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to property tax relief, the school facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 2851 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the limitation on the liability of the nonprofit corporation established by the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds for open-enrollment charter schools to provide educational facilities.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Governor | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 2878 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, MarisaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | BORDER | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | MEXICO
HB 2961 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a city.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Elections--General
HB 2962 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a county.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | Elections--General
HB 2963 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a school district.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | Education--School Districts | Elections--General
HB 3251 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3261 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at West Texas A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
HB 3323 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of the University of Houston-Katy campus and authorization for the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an academic building at the campus.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-KATY
HB 3363 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to authorizing local government programs to provide assessments for residential water and energy improvements in designated regions, including authorizing the issuance of obligations to provide financing for the programs; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | City Government--General | Energy--Conservation | RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY ACT ("R-PACE") | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Water--General
HB 3529 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar Institute of Technology.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3531 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3534 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Port Arthur.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3863 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science, technology, and classroom building located at the University of Houston--Victoria.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
HB 3918 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to private activity bonds.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3920 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to financing arrangements between political subdivisions and private entities for the implementation of pay for success initiatives.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 4131 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to competitive bidding procedures and election requirements for the Westchase District.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | WESTCHASE DISTRICT
HCR 142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Recalling H.B. No. 1926 from the Senate for further consideration.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | City Government--Utilities | Resolutions--Recall | Utilities--Electric
HJR 109 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a county to issue bonds or notes to finance transportation and infrastructure projects in a defined area to be repaid from increases in revenue from ad valorem taxes in the area.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 138 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of bonds and notes in the military value revolving loan account.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 21 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 102 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--Administration | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 103 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
SB 150 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 162 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO
SB 163 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
SB 245 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 252 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a personalized cancer care building at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | CANCER | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
SB 275 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 310 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | DEBT | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--General
SB 315 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the issuance of tax-supported bonds by certain school districts and increasing the tax rate limitation on the issuance of those bonds.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 323 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 325 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a college of business administration complex at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 365 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the methods of recovery of stranded environmental compliance costs by certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BONDS | Courts--District | Environment--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SUPREME COURT | TRAVIS COUNTY | Utilities--Electric
SB 573 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
SB 619 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 745 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the governance of certain municipal power agencies; providing authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
SB 768 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science and technology building at the downtown campus of the University of Houston.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
SB 976 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | BORDER | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | MEXICO
SB 1041 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
House: Elections Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | DEBT | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--General
SB 1261 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interprofessional health education center at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
SB 1262 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a health sciences and classroom building at the Pearland campus of the University of Houston--Clear Lake.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE
SB 1320 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain premises; providing a penalty and authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BONDS | OPEN CONTAINERS | PERMITS
SB 1415 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the escheat of United States savings bonds.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Reported favorably as substituted
| BONDS | Financial--General
SB 1967 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to space utilization and online enrollment requirements for the issuance of revenue bonds by certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 14 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Returned to committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Electronic Information Systems | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
HB 168 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts; providing clarification of existing authority with regard to the imposition or use of certain assessments, fees, or taxes; providing authority to change a fee or repeal a tax.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 385 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to bond requirements for county officers and employees, district attorneys, and criminal district attorneys.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General
HB 436 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the authority to issue bonds of the Rockett Special Utility District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| BONDS | ROCKETT SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 556 83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 662 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 681 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 794 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE
HB 814 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a Basic Science Research Building II at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 885 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the guarantee of refinanced open-enrollment charter school bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
HB 960 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a county.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--Finance | Elections--General
HB 961 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a city.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Elections--Administration
HB 962 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a school district.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Elections--School District
HB 1124 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Placed on General State Calendar
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT ACT | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1134 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to performance and payment security for certain comprehensive development agreements.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1321 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to election procedures for the authorization of certain debt by political subdivisions.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--General
HB 1324 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to exclusion of land from certain water districts that fail to provide service to the land; clarifying and limiting the authority of those districts with outstanding bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to impose taxes on excluded land; providing for a financial review.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1450 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to pay-for-performance contracts for certain criminal justice programs and services.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1517 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Tarleton State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1526 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical science building for the El Paso campus of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO
HB 1527 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a clinical sciences building for the El Paso campus of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO
HB 1569 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1631 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the circumstances under which a final judgment of bond forfeiture may be reformed under a special bill of review.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1667 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the conditions of release on bond for certain defendants charged with the offense of burglary.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1689 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to pay-for-performance contracts for certain Health and Human Services Enterprise programs and services.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Human Services--General | Purchasing--State
HB 1789 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a research building at Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine--Temple.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE--TEMPLE
HB 1794 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1959 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the retirement of certain state debt.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Financial--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2002 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to a limit on state reimbursement to public institutions of higher education for debt service on tuition revenue bonds.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | DEBT | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 2039 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library and student success center at the University of North Texas at Dallas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Libraries & Librarians | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS
HB 2176 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions
HB 2207 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at the University of North Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2208 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a science and technology research facility at the University of North Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2209 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a College of Visual Arts and Design building at the University of North Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Arts & Humanities | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2247 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the agreements, costs, revenues, and finances of regional toll way authorities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Highways | REINVESTMENT ZONES | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2611 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Tarleton State University for construction of a university center for the multi-institution teaching center in Midlothian.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | MIDLOTHIAN, CITY OF | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3039 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to financing programs and activities related to rural economic development; authorizing a fee.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | RURAL | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3054 83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the election date for the authorization of a political subdivision to issue bonds or impose a tax.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | Elections--Administration | Political Subdivisions
HB 3151 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to required disclosures on a municipal bond election ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Elections--Administration | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3229 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Libraries & Librarians | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 3308 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a science and technology learning center at Texas Woman's University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
HB 3316 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts.
House: Business & Industry
Point of order sustained
| BONDS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property | TRUSTS
HB 3343 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 3363 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Transportation Commission to fund state highways, publicly owned toll roads, and other publicly owned transportation projects.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BONDS | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3367 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a specialty and technical course building in Ellis County for the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ELLIS COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 3416 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of capital appreciation bonds by local governments.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
HB 3665 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the financing of transportation projects; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | LOANS | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3777 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to local government approval of private activity bonds issued by housing finance corporations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Housing--Finance
HB 3778 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to requiring state approval of bonds issued by housing finance corporations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | City Government--Finance | Corporations & Associations | County Government--Finance | Housing--Finance | Political Subdivisions
HB 3779 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Housing--General | Taxation--School District
HJR 64 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment discontinuing the authority to issue bonded indebtedness on behalf of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 99 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance pay-for-performance contracts for certain programs and services for health programs.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health Care Providers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 139 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Transportation Commission to provide funding for state highways, publicly owned toll roads, and other publicly owned transportation projects.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BONDS | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 14 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Returned to committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Electronic Information Systems | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
SB 16 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 26 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 150 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the cancer prevention and research fund.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | CANCER | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 177 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 265 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to bond requirements for county officers and employees, district attorneys, and criminal district attorneys.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
SB 449 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
SB 579 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects on the El Paso campus of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 619 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to exclusion of land from certain water districts that fail to provide service to the land; clarifying and limiting the authority of those districts with outstanding bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to impose taxes on excluded land; providing for a financial review.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 628 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT ACT | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 636 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to public information regarding bonds and other obligations issued by the state and local governments.
Senate: Open Government
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 637 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to notice and election order requirements for bond approval elections held by political subdivisions.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| BONDS | Elections--General | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 638 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to performance and payment security for certain comprehensive development agreements.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 712 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the financing of school district facilities and property tax relief for school district debt; providing for reduced property tax rates.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| BONDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 843 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Open Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales
SB 902 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| BONDS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 956 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a research building at Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine--Temple.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE--TEMPLE
SB 1018 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the agreements, costs, revenues, and finances of regional tollway authorities; authorizing taxes, fees, and assessments.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Highways | REINVESTMENT ZONES | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1042 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1384 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to invest in local water projects.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--School Districts | Water--Development
SB 1632 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the financing of transportation projects; authorizing fees.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | LOANS | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1649 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions
SB 1651 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1790 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to additional funding for transportation projects, including the issuance of revenue bonds; increasing motor vehicle registration fees.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SJR 19 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment discontinuing the authority to issue bonded indebtedness on behalf of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 47 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the rate of the state sales and use tax and dedicating revenue derived from that rate increase to repaying certain transportation bonds.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 10 83-1 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 54 83-1 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
Filed
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
HB 83 83-1 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
Filed
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
HB 86 83-1 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 9 83-1 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the state highway fund and the economic stabilization fund and to authorize the payment from the state highway fund of the principal and interest on certain highway improvement bonds.
House: Appropriations
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| BONDS | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 11 83-1 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 25 83-1 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 26 83-1 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE
SB 42 83-1 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 43 83-1 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 44 83-1 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 5 83-2 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Placed on Major State Calendar
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 30 83-2 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 34 83-2 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 6 83-2 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 8 83-2 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 11 83-2 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 19 83-2 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 20 83-2 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 40 83-2 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 5 83-2 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Proposing a constitutional amendment temporarily increasing the rate of the state sales and use tax and dedicating revenue derived from that rate increase to repaying certain transportation bonds and other obligations.
Filed
| BONDS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 11 83-3 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 3 83-3 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 5 83-3 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 10 83-3 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 11 83-3 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 15 83-3 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 16 83-3 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 134 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 358 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas A&M University--Central Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
HB 360 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the imposition, increase, or reduction of a tax or the issuance of bonds.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Elections--Administration | Taxation--General
HB 523 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a molecular science building at Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 572 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the power of the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 to issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 628 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| BONDS | City Government--General | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--School Districts | Highways | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 725 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| BONDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 752 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 782 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a requirement that certain bond issuers obtain an appraisal of property that is to be purchased with bond proceeds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--Local
HB 811 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the powers and duties of the Scurry County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | SCURRY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1042 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1241 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, BillSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to surety bond requirements for reserve deputy constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| BONDS | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 1416 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of the Childress County Hospital District to provide facilities and services for persons who are elderly or disabled; providing authority to issue bonds and notes.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | BONDS | CHILDRESS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Disabilities, Persons with | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1437 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the guarantee of open-enrollment charter school bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
HB 1469 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, AnaSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to exempting certain fraternal and veterans organizations from certain bond requirements to obtain an alcoholic beverage permit or license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BONDS | Military & Veterans
HB 1551 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, JimmieSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the power of the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 to issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 1732 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for certain projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1892 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain health-related institutions of The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2032 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to performance and payment security for certain comprehensive development agreements.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2168 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to limitations on issuance by school districts of tax-supported bonds.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 2251 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Public Finance Authority.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| BONDS | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 2290 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to a searchable database for the bonds and other debt obligations issued by local governmental entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General
HB 2349 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of independent school districts to invest in corporate bonds.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
| BONDS | Corporations & Associations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 2396 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the pledge of advanced transportation district sales and use taxes to certain bonds.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION DISTRICTS | BONDS | PUBLIC NOTICE | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2556 82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the transfer of the University of Houston--Victoria to The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
HB 2898 82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the issuance of tuition revenue bonds for the University of Houston-Victoria.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
HB 2916 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BONDS | Energy--Conservation | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Human Services--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
HB 2944 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a searchable database for the bonds and other debt obligations issued by local governmental entities.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3052 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas A&M University - Kingsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE
HB 3140 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to create economic development programs and provide loans or grants for those programs; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | LOANS
HB 3162 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the eligibility of school district bonds under programs providing state financial assistance for instructional facilities and related debt.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 3218 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the administration, financing, and use of the State Infrastructure Bank.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Financial--General | Highways | LOANS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3335 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the amount of certain general obligation bonds authorized to be issued to provide financial assistance for colonia access roadway projects to serve border colonias.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3499 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Libraries & Librarians | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 3588 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the use of a county risk management pool by certain county and district officers instead of the execution of bonds.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| BONDS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | Insurance--Public Employees
HJR 63 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a county to issue bonds or notes to finance the development or redevelopment of an unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted area and to pledge for repayment of the bonds or notes increases in ad valorem taxes imposed by the county on property in the area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
HJR 141 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the authorization of certain general obligation bonds or notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve colonias.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 90 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the financing of school district facilities and tax relief for facilities debt.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
SB 197 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the compulsory inspection of motor vehicles; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| BONDS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FRAUD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 272 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 281 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a molecular science building at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 334 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the applicability of the constitutional limit on state debt payable from the general revenues of the state to bonds issued by the Texas Water Development Board.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 363 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 526 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the power of the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 to issue bonds.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
SB 538 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to transportation reinvestment zones.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| BONDS | City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | Property Interests--Real Property | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Sales | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 597 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the guarantee of open-enrollment charter school bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
SB 628 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of the Childress County Hospital District to provide facilities and services for persons who are elderly or disabled; providing authority to issue bonds and notes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Aging | BONDS | CHILDRESS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Disabilities, Persons with | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 654 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Public Finance Authority.
Senate: Government Organization
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 1152 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at Lamar University and Lamar Institute of Technology.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1189 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to exempting certain fraternal and veterans organizations from certain bond requirements to obtain an alcoholic beverage permit or license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BONDS | Military & Veterans
SB 1243 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the use of a county risk management pool by certain county and district officers instead of the execution of bonds and to the authority of certain counties and intergovernmental pools to require reimbursement for punitive damage coverage.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | Insurance--Public Employees
SB 1296 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the use of proceeds of bonds and other financial security filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas by certain persons under the jurisdiction of the commission and deposited in the oil-field cleanup fund.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Financial--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1377 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the amount of certain general obligation bonds authorized to be issued to provide financial assistance for colonia access roadway projects to serve border colonias.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1395 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the administration, financing, and use of the State Infrastructure Bank.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| BONDS | Financial--General | Highways | LOANS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1465 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | Energy--Conservation | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Human Services--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
SB 1543 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to invest in corporate bonds.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Corporations & Associations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 1611 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the funding of projects in the boundaries of certain intermunicipal commuter rail districts.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1672 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Libraries & Librarians | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 1799 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
SJR 3 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 4 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 25 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
SJR 39 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the authorization of certain general obligation bonds or notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve colonias.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 50 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds of the state to finance educational loans to students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STUDENT LOANS
HB 42 82-1 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
SB 16 82-1 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 31 82-1 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the guarantee of open-enrollment charter school bonds by the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 59 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a law school in the city of Dallas by the University of North Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 61 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Relating to the statutory limitation imposed on certain university systems to issue revenue bonds to fund facilities at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 110 81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER--RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 329 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula | et. al.
Relating to the guaranteed level of state and local funds for the instructional facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 621 81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a county or municipality.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 694 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to Gonzales Healthcare Systems.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Elections--General | GONZALES HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 713 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction of a recital hall and theater center at Texas State University--San Marcos.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS
HB 781 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Electra Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | ELECTRA HOSPITAL DISTRICT | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LOANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 838 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a molecular science building at Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 878 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the Sweeny Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | LOANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | SWEENY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HB 879 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the Sweeny Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health Care Providers | LOANS | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | SWEENY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HB 993 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to enrollment requirements for the operation of Texas A&M University--San Antonio as a general academic teaching institution and the issuance of bonds for that institution.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
HB 1082 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the North Texas Municipal Water District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| BONDS | NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1090 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the powers and duties of the Oak Point Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 of Denton County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | OAK POINT WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 4 OF DENT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 1111 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 163; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 163 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 1112 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 161; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 161 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 1113 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 194; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 194 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 1300 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the creation of the Kennedale TownCenter Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | KENNEDALE TOWNCENTER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | KENNEDALE, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1366 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to ballot language in an election authorizing the issuance of bonds for hospital district system improvements.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1378 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 1391 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the promotion and use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Energy--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1439 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the use of county and municipal bond proceeds for toll projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1596 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 204; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 204 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1597 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 202; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 202 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1598 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 203; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 203 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1599 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 15; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WALLER COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15
HB 1600 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 201; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 201 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1601 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 13; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WALLER COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 13
HB 1602 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for the Round Rock Higher Education Center in Williamson County.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | ROUND ROCK HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HB 1603 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for the Round Rock Higher Education Center in Williamson County.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | ROUND ROCK HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HB 1640 81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the purposes and powers of the Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Health--General | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TEMPLE HEALTH & BIOSCIENCES ECON DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT & AUT | TEMPLE, CITY OF
HB 1686 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hardcastle, RickSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Muenster Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | MUENSTER HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1691 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 14; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WALLER COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 14
HB 1702 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the posting on the comptroller's Internet website certain information related to bonds issued by local governments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | BONDS | City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1730 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to authorizing the issuance of bonds for the reimbursement of the cost of public improvements located in public improvement districts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1774 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the enrollment required for the University of North Texas System to issue revenue bonds to fund facilities at the University of North Texas Dallas Campus.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1777 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a loan program to encourage the use of cleaner hydrogen fuel; providing for the issuance of bonds.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | LOANS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 1841 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kleinschmidt, TimSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the XS Ranch Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | XS RANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
HB 1915 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Sam Houston State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FORENSIC TESTING | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1916 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Sam Houston State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Agriculture | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1967 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain institutions of higher education as general academic teaching institutions and to the statutory limitation imposed on certain university systems to issue revenue bonds to fund facilities at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 2116 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the issuance by the Texas Transportation Commission of general obligation bonds for highway improvement projects.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2176 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 6; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 2177 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 5; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 2178 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 7; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 2179 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 4; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 2738 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the pledge of certain revenue of a regional transportation authority to the payment of bonds.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2805 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the East Williamson County Multi-Institution Teaching Center.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2811 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of and incentives for projects involving the capture, transportation, injection, sequestration, geologic storage, or abatement of carbon dioxide.
House: Energy Resources
Reported favorably as substituted
| BONDS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2819 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the Childress County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | CHILDRESS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2894 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to additional guarantees for certain bonds issued by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3111 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to authorizing Bexar County to issue bonds or notes to finance the acquisition of real property and the construction of a building or facility on the property for use by an institution of higher education and to pledge for repayment of those bonds or notes increases in revenues from ad valorem taxes imposed by the county and other political subdivisions on property located in a designated area of the county.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BEXAR COUNTY | BEXAR COUNTY TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT | BONDS | County Government--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property | REINVESTMENT ZONES
HB 3184 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the imposition or increase of a tax or the issuance of bonds.
House: Elections
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Elections--Administration | Taxation--General
HB 3223 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the creation of the East Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | EAST DENTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3418 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a student services center at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 3626 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the North Wheeler County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | Elections--General | Health Care Providers | NORTH WHEELER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 3652 81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3697 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the issuance of certain tax-supported bonds.
House: Public Education
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| BONDS | Taxation--School District
HB 3757 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 3847 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a workforce training center at Lamar State College--Orange.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3848 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3854 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the powers of certain development corporations related to Hurricane Ike disaster relief and to the validation of certain governmental acts or proceedings of counties affected by Hurricane Ike.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 3937 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the authority of certain counties to issue short-term bonds.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | County Government--Finance
HB 4019 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the Gainesville Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | COOKE COUNTY | DEBT | Elections--General | GAINESVILLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4021 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4172 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A & M University System Health Science Center for the Health Professions Education Center in Round Rock.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
HB 4200 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to state assistance to fund public school instructional facilities in fast-growing school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 4236 81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas - Pan American.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
HB 4429 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of a school district to impose ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| BONDS | Taxation--School District
HB 4459 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to economic development and employment opportunities in the renewable energy or energy efficiency industries.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Energy--Solar | HYBRID VEHICLES | Labor--Workforce Development | RENEWABLE ENERGY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4469 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to administration of the storage acquisition fund by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 4591 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funding to develop and maintain research universities in this state of the highest tier.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 4722 81-0 (2009)
Author: Cohen, EllenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 11; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 11 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
HB 4730 81-0 (2009)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Martin County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Elections--General | Health Care Providers | MARTIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4735 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the powers of the Coastal Water Authority; affecting the authority to issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | COASTAL WATER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4736 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Red River Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | RED RIVER GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 4737 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation of the Lake Texoma Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax or assessment and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| BONDS | LAKE TEXOMA MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 4743 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the creation of the Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TERRELL COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 4744 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the creation of the Lajitas Utility District No. 1 of Brewster County; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | LAJITAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF BREWSTER COUNTY | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--General
HB 4757 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 118; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 118 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--General
HB 4758 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--General
HJR 1 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funding to develop and maintain research universities in this state of the highest tier.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 2 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle The University of Texas at Brownsville to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HJR 73 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage the use of hydrogen as a cleaner fuel source.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | LOANS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 93 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Bexar County to issue bonds or notes to finance the acquisition of real property and the construction of a building or facility on the property for use by an institution of higher education and to pledge for repayment of those bonds or notes increases in revenues from ad valorem taxes imposed by the county and other political subdivisions on property located in a designated area of the county.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BEXAR COUNTY | BONDS | County Government--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 116 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., FrankSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Veterans' Land Board to issue general obligation bonds in amounts equal to or less than amounts previously authorized.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--Finance | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HJR 123 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage clean energy projects.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Environment--Air | LOANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Utilities--Electric
HJR 128 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HJR 132 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the financing, including through tax increment financing, of the acquisition by municipalities and counties of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military installation for certain purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: S/C on Base Realignment and Closure
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Military & Veterans | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 1085 81-0 (2009)
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Urging Congress to enact legislation facilitating the ability of cities to access appropriate financing for critically needed municipal projects.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported enrolled
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TROUBLED ASSETS RELIEF PROGRAM (TARP)
HR 1138 81-0 (2009)
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Urging U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to implement a plan that will allow cities affected by the credit crisis to access traditional market interest rates for bonds.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported enrolled
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | GEITHNER, TIMOTHY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 263 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the issuance by the Texas Transportation Commission of general obligation bonds for highway improvement projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Finance
Placed on Major State Calendar
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 293 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the pledge of certain revenue of a regional transportation authority to the payment of bonds.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 380 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a loan program to encourage the use of cleaner hydrogen fuel; providing for the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | LOANS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 570 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the financing of school district facilities and tax relief for facilities debt.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 587 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the eligibility of school districts for state assistance with payment of existing debt.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on Major State Calendar
| BONDS | DEBT | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 597 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a molecular science building at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 606 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to Gonzales Healthcare Systems; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | Elections--General | GONZALES HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 607 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to enrollment requirements for the operation of Texas A&M University--San Antonio as a general academic teaching institution and the issuance of bonds for that institution.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 629 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain institutions of higher education as general academic teaching institutions and to the statutory limitation imposed on certain university systems to issue revenue bonds to fund facilities at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 655 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the statutory limitation imposed on certain university systems to issue revenue bonds to fund facilities at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 715 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the North Texas Municipal Water District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BONDS | NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 748 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 161; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 161 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 749 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 163; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 163 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 769 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 844 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 194; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 194 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 929 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 4; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 930 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 5; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 931 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 6; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 932 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 7; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | SIENNA PLANTATION MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 956 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a law school in the city of Dallas by the University of North Texas System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW
SB 978 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the creation and financing of public improvement districts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT ACT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1029 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the guaranteed level of state and local funds for the instructional facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1033 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the purposes and powers of the Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Health--General | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TEMPLE HEALTH & BIOSCIENCES ECON DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT & AUT | TEMPLE, CITY OF
SB 1072 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 13; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WALLER COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 13
SB 1073 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 14; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WALLER COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 14
SB 1074 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 15; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WALLER COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15
SB 1104 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the XS Ranch Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | XS RANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
SB 1113 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 201; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 201 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1114 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 202; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 202 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1115 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 203; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 203 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1116 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 204; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 204 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1146 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1255 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to a state intercept credit enhancement program for certain bonds issued by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1339 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston Multi-Cultural Studies and Classroom Complex.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 1350 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the creation, administration, financing, and use of a Texas Transportation Revolving Fund; granting the authority to issue bonds.
House: Transportation Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Highways | LOANS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1619 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the applicability of certain municipal home-rule charter provisions on actions relating to the issuance of public securities by a home-rule municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | City Government--General
SB 1639 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to requirements based on dollar amounts regarding payment bonds and change orders for certain public contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Purchasing--General
SB 1669 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the authority and powers of regional mobility authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1680 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to voter approval for certain contracts between political subdivisions and private entities relating to correctional facilities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--General | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1691 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Muenster Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | MUENSTER HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1752 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the powers of certain development corporations related to Hurricane Ike disaster relief and to the validation of certain governmental acts or proceedings of counties affected by Hurricane Ike.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 1791 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the Childress County Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | CHILDRESS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1874 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring a municipality or county to publish a notice of intent before issuing anticipation notes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1986 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Gainesville Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | COOKE COUNTY | DEBT | Elections--General | GAINESVILLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1987 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Electra Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | ELECTRA HOSPITAL DISTRICT | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LOANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2029 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to issuance of qualified energy conservation bonds.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 2064 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the issuance of state and local government securities, including the powers and duties of the Bond Review Board and the issuance of private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2068 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the creation of the Kennedale TownCenter Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | KENNEDALE TOWNCENTER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | KENNEDALE, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2093 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the North Wheeler County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Elections--General | Health Care Providers | NORTH WHEELER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2111 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the implementation of and incentives for projects involving the capture, transportation, injection, sequestration, geologic storage, or abatement of carbon dioxide; providing for the issuance of bonds.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 2124 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a county or municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2144 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the manner of sale of bonds issued by municipal utility districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 2209 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to applications regarding the issuance of private activity bonds by certain governmental entities for projects with multiple sites.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | Housing--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2211 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to enrollment requirements for the operation of the University of North Texas at Dallas as a general academic teaching institution and the issuance of bonds for that institution.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2227 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to authorizing the issuance of bonds for the reimbursement of the cost of public improvements located in public improvement districts in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2237 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
SB 2240 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the financing of educational and related facilities by higher education facility authorities or nonprofit corporations performing the functions of those authorities and to the governance of certain higher education facility authorities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 2274 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of a school district to impose ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Taxation--School District
SB 2286 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the issuance of additional state general obligation bonds and notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve border colonias.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
| BONDS | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2289 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the housing trust fund and the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to provide money for the fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General
SB 2294 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration and allocation of private activity bonds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Housing--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2313 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the creation of the water plan projects fund to assist the Texas Water Development Board in the funding of certain projects identified in the state and regional water plans.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2374 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to state assistance to fund public school instructional facilities in fast-growing school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BONDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 2485 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 118; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 118 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--General
SB 2486 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BONDS | MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--General
SB 2499 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Martin County Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Elections--General | Health Care Providers | MARTIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2586 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of the Lajitas Utility District No. 1 of Brewster County; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | LAJITAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF BREWSTER COUNTY | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--General
SCR 88 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1495.
Received from the Senate
| BONDS | Highways | Resolutions--Corrective | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SJR 17 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage the use of hydrogen as a cleaner fuel source.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | LOANS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 28 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to promote the use of renewable energy technology and the making of energy efficiency improvements.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--General | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 37 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Veterans' Land Board to issue general obligation bonds in amounts equal to or less than amounts previously authorized.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
| BONDS | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--Finance | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SJR 39 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage advanced clean energy projects.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Environment--Air | LOANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Utilities--Electric
SJR 45 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional general obligation bonds and notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve border colonias.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | Governor | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SJR 46 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funds for affordable housing.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 50 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
| BONDS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SJR 53 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle The University of Texas at Brownsville to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 1 81-1 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain sources of revenue for the funding of highways and transportation projects.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3 81-1 (2009)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the design, development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects; granting the authority to issue bonds.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1 81-1 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to certain sources of revenue for the funding of highways and transportation projects.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 3 81-1 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the design, development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects; granting the authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 11 81-1 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 14 80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reorganizing certain state institutions that provide financing for cancer research, including creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, and information about certain cancer treatments; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| BONDS | CANCER | CANCER COUNCIL, TEXAS | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSE PLATES | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 51 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the use of the proceeds of bonds and other public securities that are secured by the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | BORDER | Highways | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 317 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a study regarding the issuance of revenue bonds for certain campuses and centers of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
HB 1127 80-0 (2007)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the issuance of bonds for recreational facilities by certain conservation and reclamation districts in Montgomery County.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BONDS | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1173 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 1233 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a law school in the city of Dallas by the University of North Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 1400 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the issuance by a corporation established by the Texas Public Finance Authority of revenue bonds for open-enrollment charter school facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1401 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 402 regarding road projects; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
| BONDS | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 402 | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1467 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to reservations of the state ceiling and priority carryforward classifications for certain projects under the private activity bond allocation program.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BONDS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1489 80-0 (2007)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain surplus revenue in the unemployment compensation fund.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Labor--Unemployment | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1668 80-0 (2007)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund facilities at Texas A&M University--Central Texas.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CENTER--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
HB 1709 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to bonds required of guardians and other personal representatives.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| BONDS | Courts--County & Statutory | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 1775 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, WayneSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the expansion of school of nursing facilities at Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 1824 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the guaranteed level of state and local funds under the existing debt allotment for school districts that comply with green building guidelines.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General
HB 1922 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to eligibility of school districts for state assistance with payment of existing debt.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2114 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to short-term revenue bonds in certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2129 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to abolishing the Texas Military Facilities Commission and transferring its functions to the adjutant general.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | BONDS | Military & Veterans | MILITARY FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2556 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2632 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the use of county and municipality bond proceeds for toll projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2677 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to financial advisors retained by political subdivisions for the issuance of bonds.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local
HB 3044 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to establish drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | BONDS | County Government--Finance | County Government--General
HB 3125 80-0 (2007)
Author: Macias, Nathan
Relating to the issuance of bonds or other obligations by library districts.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | Libraries & Librarians | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3209 80-0 (2007)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the eligibility of bonds used for the payment of certain school facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities
HB 3223 80-0 (2007)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a county or municipality.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3270 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of anticipation notes or other obligations by issuers located along the Gulf Coast in the event of an emergency.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Financial--General | GULF OF MEXICO | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3427 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the issuance of bonds by a municipality for certain improvements on the state highway system; providing authority to impose a tax.
House: Transportation
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Highways
HB 3522 80-0 (2007)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Texas at Brownsville Institute for Homeland Security and Emergency Management Integration Studies.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 3552 80-0 (2007)
Author: Orr, RobSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds and to certain home loan programs.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07
| BONDS | Housing--Finance
HB 3607 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the financing of school district instructional facilities and assistance with the payment of a school district's existing debt.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 3715 80-0 (2007)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the termination of certain comprehensive development agreements; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3727 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing the issuance of tuition revenue bonds for Sam Houston State University for facilities in Montgomery County.
House: Higher Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3771 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the issuance of bonds by a municipality for a defined area in an abolished municipal utility district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
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
HB 3874 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Housing--General
HB 3875 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain organizations constructing or rehabilitating low-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Housing--Finance | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4078 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 402 regarding road projects; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BONDS | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 402 | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HJR 8 80-0 (2007)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Transportation Commission to provide funding for highway improvement projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 90 80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of scientific research of all forms of human cancer.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | CANCER | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 93 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Proposing constitutional amendments authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage the use of carbon-free hydrogen energy and for clean energy projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
SB 70 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the financing of school district instructional facilities and assistance with the payment of a school district's existing debt.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BONDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 193 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to reservations of the state ceiling and priority carryforward classifications for certain projects under the private activity bond allocation program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 212 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund facilities at Texas A&M University--Central Texas.
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from schedule
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CENTER--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
SB 260 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston Center for Mexican American Studies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Human Relations | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 389 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the capacity of the permanent school fund bond guarantee program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
SB 679 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the use of certain surplus revenue in the unemployment compensation fund.
House: Economic Development Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Labor--Unemployment | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 881 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the limitation on the issuance of tax-supported bonds by a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
SB 991 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 1074 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to short-term revenue bonds in certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1292 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reorganizing certain state institutions that provide financing for cancer research, including creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | CANCER | CANCER COUNCIL, TEXAS | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSE PLATES | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1382 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the expansion of school of nursing facilities at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 1406 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authorization of airport authorities and the issuance of bonds and the exercise of eminent domain by the authorities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| AIRPORTS | BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Aviation
SB 1535 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the issuance of bonds by a municipality for a defined area in an abolished municipal utility district; authorizing a tax.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
SB 1536 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the issuance of bonds by a municipality for certain improvements on the state highway system; providing authority to impose a tax.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Highways
SB 1575 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the issuance of obligations by political subdivisions to pay unfunded liabilities for certain retirement benefits of officers and employees of the political subdivisions.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Political Subdivisions | Retirement Systems--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1641 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to bonds issued in relation to that program.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1724 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Noriega, Rick
Relating to abolishing the Texas Military Facilities Commission and transferring its functions to the adjutant general.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/07
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | BONDS | Military & Veterans | MILITARY FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1795 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the amount of bonds and other public securities that may be secured by a pledge of and payable from revenue deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Point of order sustained
| BONDS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1813 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to NAFTA priority projects of the Texas Department of Transportation; providing for the issuance of revenue bonds.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| BONDS | BORDER | Business & Commerce--Foreign Trade Zones | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1827 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the financing of school district instructional facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1873 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Housing--Finance
SB 1875 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the financing of school district facilities and tax relief for facilities debt.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 1962 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Prairie View A&M University.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 2033 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Public Finance Authority for certain maintenance, improvement, repair, and construction projects and for the purchase of needed equipment.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| BONDS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SJR 18 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment extending the period of maturity for bonds and notes issued by certain higher education entities.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 20 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 43 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of scientific research of all forms of human cancer.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | CANCER | CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 53 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage the use of carbon-free hydrogen energy.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 57 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance educational loans to students and for authority to enter into bond enhancement agreements with respect to general obligation bonds issued for that purpose.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 64 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Krusee, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Transportation Commission to provide funding for highway improvement projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SJR 65 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for maintenance, improvement, repair, and construction projects and for the purchase of needed equipment.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 321 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Central Texas.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CENTER--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
HB 647 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the issuance of county obligations for public improvements and to the review and approval of refunding bonds by the attorney general.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | County Government--General
HB 689 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to funding for public education instructional facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--School District
HB 733 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the date on which an election on the issuance of bonds or the imposition or increase of taxes must be held.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 797 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for the Round Rock Higher Education Center in Williamson County.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | ROUND ROCK HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS
HB 828 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality over the issuance of certain district bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BONDS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 948 79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Tarleton State University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1101 79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Tarleton State University Dairy Center.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1143 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the submission of separate proposals at a bond election for each project to be supported by the bonds.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
HB 1159 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to community support for applications for the issuance of private activity bonds and low income housing tax credits.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Housing--Finance | Housing--General
HB 1193 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to a loan secured by personal property with limited recourse against the borrower.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1210 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the amount spent by a political subdivision on a project supported by bonds approved at an election.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
HB 1211 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the use of proceeds of political subdivision bonds approved at an election.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions
HB 1291 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to authorizing the issuance of not more than $10 million in revenue bonds for the purchase and retirement of certain commercial fishing, shrimping, and crabbing licenses.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to subcommittee
| BONDS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 1295 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for the construction of a fine arts and communications center.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS
HB 1296 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for the construction of an undergraduate academic center.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS
HB 1297 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for infrastructure repairs and improvements.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS
HB 1419 79-0 (2005)
Author: Blake, Jr., Roy | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 1427 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 1431 79-0 (2005)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Texarkana.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA
HB 1451 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructure and campus renovations at Midwestern State University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 1491 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Commerce.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE
HB 1504 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for West Texas A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1506 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to community support for applications for the issuance of multifamily housing bonds by housing finance corporations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Legislature
HB 1523 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas--Pan American South Texas College Multi-Institution Teaching Center for certain purposes and exempting the property and projects financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
HB 1524 79-0 (2005)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1525 79-0 (2005)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Woman's University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
HB 1537 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1618 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Lamar University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1644 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to certain contracts, certificates of convenience and necessity, and municipal annexation of certain water-related districts or corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Purchasing--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Development
HB 1667 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1712 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1713 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1736 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the College of Medicine of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
HB 1742 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI
HB 1797 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth for campus expansion and construction of a public health education building.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1825 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1827 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1890 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the establishment of a revenue bond program.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
| BONDS | Financial--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1901 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the maximum reservation for certain individual projects of a portion of the state ceiling for private activity bonds.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1986 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the administration and powers of a coordinated county transportation authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2000 79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the information that must be included in a school district bond election proposition.
House: Elections Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | Elections--School District
HB 2001 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2002 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2003 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2004 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the College of Medicine of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
HB 2075 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to ferries.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | County Government--General | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2078 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 2091 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 2105 79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2115 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2116 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
HB 2118 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Baylor College of Dentistry of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2131 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the demonstration of financial assurance by a local government in relation to the operation of a municipal solid waste landfill facility.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BONDS | City Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LANDFILLS | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
HB 2141 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
HB 2189 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Lamar Institute of Technology.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2190 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Lamar State College--Port Arthur.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2192 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Lamar State College--Orange.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2237 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to certain prerequisites for the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority to construct or finance a new toll project or convert a segment of a free state highway to a toll project.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2269 79-0 (2005)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds by The University of Texas System for an adult stem cell research center at the Texas Medical Center.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2291 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 2308 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Arlington and its engineering facilities.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2329 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Conference committee report filed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2375 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the issuance of bonds or other obligations by certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2383 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2419 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the use of the proceeds of bonds and other public securities that are secured by the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | BORDER | Highways | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2543 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 2563 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the operations and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the establishment of a revenue bond program.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| BONDS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 2564 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to reinsurance for insurance written by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| BONDS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 2582 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College for certain purposes and exempting the property and projects financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2616 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| BONDS | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Property & Casualty | TEXAS WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION ACT | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 2652 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the creation of a private activity bond program for highway and surface freight facilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | Common Carriers | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2659 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to bond requirements for privatized maintenance contracts.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| BONDS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2701 79-0 (2005)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to higher education authorities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
| BONDS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITY AUTHORITY FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS ACT | HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITY AUTHORITY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STUDENT LOANS | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2702 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in this state; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Environment--General | Highways | Purchasing--State | SIGNS | SPEAKER JIMMY TURMAN ROAD | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2705 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the authority of counties to issue bonds to construct, maintain, or operate toll or nontoll projects or facilities on the state highway system.
House: Transportation
Postponed
| BONDS | County Government--Roads | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2708 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2870 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to regulation of rates and forms used to write guaranty bonds.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| BONDS | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2931 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the authority of a municipality that includes or is near a defense base to issue bonds for facilities to be leased to the federal government.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3011 79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Dallas.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
HB 3061 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to state assistance with public school facilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3068 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio-Downtown Campus Architecture Building.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3069 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio - Loop 1604 Campus Academic Building Phase IV.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3082 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the eligibility of school district bonds for state assistance under the existing debt allotment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3365 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the use of excess proceeds of certificates of obligation.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
| BONDS | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local
HCR 245 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Staples, Todd
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 2702.
Signed by the Governor
| BONDS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Environment--General | Highways | Purchasing--State | Resolutions--Corrective | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 96 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide grants and loans for stem cell research.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STEM CELL RESEARCH
HR 2270 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2702.
Reported enrolled
| BONDS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Environment--General | Highways | Purchasing--State | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 133 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to public school district eligibility for state assistance under the existing debt allotment.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 156 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Central Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CENTER--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CENTRAL TEXAS
SB 295 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 354 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Tarleton State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 355 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality over the issuance of certain district bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 379 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of not more than $10 million in revenue bonds for the purchase and retirement of certain commercial fishing, shrimping, and crabbing licenses.
Senate: Natural Resources
Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
| BONDS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
SB 462 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Texarkana.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA
SB 608 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 613 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center facilities and infrastructure.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 635 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 700 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI
SB 701 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Commerce.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE
SB 703 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas, the University of North Texas System Center at Dallas, and the Universities Center at Dallas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM CENTER AT DALLAS
SB 704 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 705 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 793 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructure and campus renovations at Midwestern State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 794 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 795 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Woman's University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
SB 855 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
SB 856 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the South Texas Research Tower.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
SB 857 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the Center for Academic Medicine and Clinical Research.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
SB 858 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the Faculty Office Building.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
SB 900 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Tyler.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 901 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the authority of a water control and improvement district or a municipal utility district to enter into a contract to convey property to another water district or water supply corporation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BONDS | Purchasing--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Development
SB 931 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas--Pan American for construction and renovation to accommodate institutional growth.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
SB 941 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Stephen F. Austin State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 942 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 962 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to state assistance for school district instructional facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on Major State Calendar
| BONDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION COMMISSION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 965 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds by The University of Texas System.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 981 79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 1012 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Arlington and its engineering facilities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1041 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds by The University of Texas System for an adult stem cell research center at the Texas Medical Center.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STEM CELL RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1046 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for West Texas A&M University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1047 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1058 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE
SB 1059 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Brownsville, The University of Texas--Pan American, and Texas State Technical College--Harlingen.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
SB 1076 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio - Loop 1604 Campus Engineering Phase II.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1077 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio - Downtown Campus Architecture Building.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1078 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio - Loop 1604 Campus Academic Building Phase IV.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1079 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio - Downtown Campus Building Phase V.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1085 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Property & Casualty | TEXAS WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION ACT | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 1086 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the operations and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the establishment of a revenue bond program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 1087 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to reinsurance for insurance written by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 1110 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 1131 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the conveyance of a ferry by the Texas Department of Transportation to certain counties and local government corporations and to the operation of ferries by regional mobility authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| BONDS | County Government--General | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1143 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to a loan secured by personal property with limited recourse against the borrower.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1352 79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the maximum reservation for certain individual projects of a portion of the state ceiling for private activity bonds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1358 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a public redevelopment agency by certain municipalities; granting the power to allocate ad valorem tax revenue, the authority to issue bonds, and the power of eminent domain.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REDEVELOPMENT ACT | URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
SB 1407 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the demonstration of financial assurance by a local government in relation to the operation of a municipal solid waste landfill facility.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | City Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LANDFILLS | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
SB 1434 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to use of money of an advanced transportation district to finance advanced transportation or mobility enhancement by a county, municipality, or local government corporation.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1474 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to bond requirements for privatized maintenance contracts.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1526 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1527 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M International University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1564 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the repeal of the requirement for a surety bond or other proof of financial responsibility for licensure of surplus lines insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/06
| BONDS | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life & Annuities
SB 1595 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to private activity bonds.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Financial--General
SB 1694 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to financing authority for Texas Tech University System for improvements, construction, and acquisitions for academic buildings.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1706 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in this state; providing a penalty.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | Highways | INTERNET | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1743 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1780 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the issuance of bonds or other obligations by certain junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 3 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Puente, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SJR 27 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
| BONDS | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Housing--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SJR 44 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing authorization for a county to issue bonds or notes to finance the development or redevelopment of an unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted area within the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--City
SR 1098 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2702.
Reported enrolled
| BONDS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Environment--General | Highways | Purchasing--State | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 6 79-1 (2005)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 36 79-1 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas--Pan American.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
HB 43 79-1 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 44 79-1 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 59 79-1 (2005)
Author: Blake, Jr., Roy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HB 93 79-1 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to a loan secured by personal property with limited recourse against the borrower.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
| BONDS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 94 79-1 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 95 79-1 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston--Downtown.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
HB 96 79-1 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 103 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Baylor College of Dentistry of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY | BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 104 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the College of Medicine of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
HB 105 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 106 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
HB 107 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 108 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 109 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 110 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 111 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 112 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 113 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 114 79-1 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 2 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; making an appropriation; imposing criminal penalties.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | BONDS | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | EDUCATORS' PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES BOARD | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Insurance--Health & Accident | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 28 79-1 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 48 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas--Pan American for construction and renovation to accommodate institutional growth.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
SB 49 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI
SB 50 79-1 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 53 79-1 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 54 79-1 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructure and campus renovations at Midwestern State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 55 79-1 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Woman's University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
SB 58 79-1 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 60 79-1 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 61 79-1 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M International University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 63 79-1 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 70 79-1 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas System Center at Dallas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM CENTER AT DALLAS
SB 73 79-1 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--Commerce.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE
SB 74 79-1 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 80 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CENTER--CENTRAL TEXAS | TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
SB 81 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 82 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 83 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston--Downtown.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
SB 85 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 12 79-1 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 6 79-2 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 32 79-2 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 33 79-2 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston--Downtown.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN
HB 34 79-2 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 36 79-2 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the establishment of a revenue bond program.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| BONDS | Financial--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 47 79-2 (2005)
Author: Blake, Jr., Roy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Stephen F. Austin State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 4 79-2 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 12 79-2 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 16 79-2 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructure and campus renovations at Midwestern State University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
SB 17 79-2 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Woman's University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
SB 18 79-2 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 23 79-2 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Arlington.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 25 79-2 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 36 79-2 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA
SJR 6 79-2 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 5 79-3 (2006)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to increases in the taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| BONDS | Taxation--Cigarette | Tobacco Products
HB 13 79-3 (2006)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas--Pan American.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
HB 121 79-3 (2006)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for National Biocontainment Laboratory facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 142 79-3 (2006)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 143 79-3 (2006)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| BONDS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 153 79-3 (2006)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 10 79-3 (2006)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
Senate: Finance
Refer to s/c on Cap Fund for High Ed by Pres
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--SAN ANTONIO
SB 46 79-3 (2006)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in subcommittee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 11 79-3 (2006)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the continuation of the constitutional appropriation of money to certain higher education entities and for the allocation of income from the higher education fund to those entities, and extending the period of maturity for certain bonds and notes issued by those entities.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--COMMERCE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--TEXARKANA | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
