HJR 155 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, support the horse racing industry, and reform horse racing and greyhound racing by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, authorizing Tribal-State compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; and requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | DALLAS, CITY OF | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Legislature | MCALLEN, CITY OF | NATIVE AMERICANS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax
HB 4630 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the creation of the Parker County Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| FORT WORTH, CITY OF | PARKER COUNTY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SR 116 82-1 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Recognizing the City of Fort Worth for being named an All-America City for the third time.
Reported enrolled
| FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SR 737 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Congratulating the City of Fort Worth on its ranking as the second most charitable city in the nation.
Reported enrolled
| FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HCR 249 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Encouraging Boeing to move its new corporate headquarters to the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BOEING CORP. | DALLAS, CITY OF | Economic & Industrial Development--General | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 140 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur | et. al.
Relating to the state's support of certain municipalities' bids to host the 2007 Pan American Games and the 2012 Summer Olympic Games and agreements relating to the hosting of those international sporting events.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ARLINGTON, CITY OF | DALLAS, CITY OF | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | OLYMPIC GAMES, 2012 | PAN AMERICAN GAMES | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF
HR 85 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Recognizing Fort Worth's 150th anniversary.
Reported enrolled
| FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SR 112 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Recognizing the City of Fort Worth on the 150th anniversary of the city known as Cowtown.
Reported enrolled
| FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HB 1275 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to appeals from a judgment of the municipal courts of record in Fort Worth.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/93
| Courts--Municipal | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SB 517 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to appeals from a judgment of the municipal courts of record in Fort Worth.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Municipal | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SR 1190 73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Commending the City of Fort Worth for its accomplishments in reducing crime and restoring its neighborhoods to safe environments for its citizens and for being named one of 10 All-American Cities by the National Civic League.
Reported enrolled
| FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HB 2141 72-0 (1991)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the qualifications for judges of municipal courts of record in Fort Worth.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Municipal | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
HB 2874 72-0 (1991)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the qualifications for judges of municipal courts of record in Fort Worth.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Municipal | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
HCR 221 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Commending the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth for hosting the Southwest Stars & Stripes Salute, and welcoming all participants.
Signed by the Governor
| DALLAS, CITY OF | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 1590 72-0 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the qualifications for judges of municipal courts of record in Fort Worth.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Municipal | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SR 22 72-1 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris
Requesting the lieutenant governor to establish an interim study committee to examine regional transportation issues in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| DALLAS, CITY OF | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Aviation
SR 82 72-1 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Congratulating the citizens of Fort Worth, whose Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Rodeo is being inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Champions in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Reported enrolled
| FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HB 2567 70-0 (1987)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the municipal courts of record in Fort Worth.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Courts--Municipal | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SB 1350 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to Fort Worth municipal courts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Courts--Municipal | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
HB 2427 69-0 (1985)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the jurisdiction, judges, official court reporters, and bailiffs of the municipal courts of record of Fort Worth.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Courts--Municipal | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SB 1108 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the establishment of a School of Podiatry at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Senate: Education
Record vote
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | NORTH TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, TEXAS COLLEGE OF | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
HB 9 68-1 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to an appropriation to the Court of Appeals, Second Supreme Judicial District, Fort Worth.
House: Appropriations
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Courts--Appellate | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 13 68-1 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Making a supplemental appropriation for the Court of Appeals, Second Supreme Judicial District, Fort Worth.
Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Courts--Appellate | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 407 66-0 (1979)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Repealing an Act authorizing certain municipal courts of record in the city of Fort Worth.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Courts--Municipal | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
HB 461 66-0 (1979)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to the authority to create municipal courts of record in the city of Fort Worth and prescribing the appeals from the municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Courts--Municipal | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
HB 2238 65-0 (1977)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the city of Fort Worth, and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from a municipal court of record; conforming the jurisdiction of other courts to the municipal court of record.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective in 90 days
| Courts--Municipal | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
HB 16 65-1 (1977)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the operation, administration, and personnel of municipal courts of record in the city of Fort Worth and to appeals from those courts.
Filed
| Courts--Municipal | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
HCR 27 63-0 (1973)
Author: Finney, DaveSponsor: Meier, Bill
Commemorating the incorporation of the city of Fort Worth on February 17, 1873.
House: Rules
Signed by the Governor
| FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HCR 164 63-0 (1973)
Author: Schieffer, TomSponsor: Meier, Bill
Congratulating the City of Fort Worth upon its celebration of the first Trinity River Festival on May 5-6, 1973.
Signed by the Governor
| FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | Resolutions--Official Designations--Festivals | TRINITY RIVER FESTIVAL
SR 136 63-0 (1973)
Author: Andujar, Betty | et. al.
Congratulatory resolution for City of Fort Worth on celebration of 100th anniversary of its incorporation.
| FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SR 334 63-0 (1973)
Author: Meier, Bill
Commending city of Fort Worth and City Council.
| FORT WORTH CITY COUNCIL | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HB 837 61-0 (1969)
Author: Finney, Dave | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the International Commerce Development Corporation, to establish, operate and maintain a foreign trade zone at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and other sub-zones; authorizing the International Commerce Development Corporation, to apply to the Foreign Trade Zone Board, Washington, D.C., for a grant to permit the establishment, operation and maintenance of the foreign trade zone and sub-zones in accordance with federal laws and the regulations of the Federal Trade Zones Board; authorizing the acceptance of such grant.
| Business & Commerce--Foreign Trade Zones | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SB 526 61-0 (1969)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to authorizing the International Commerce Development Corporation, to establish, operate and maintain a foreign trade zone at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and other sub-zones; authorizing the International Commerce Development Corporation, to apply to the Foreign Trade Zone Board, Washington, D.C., for a grant to permit the establishment, operation and maintenance of the foreign trade zone and sub-zones in accordance with federal laws and the regulations of the Federal Trade Zones Board; authorizing the acceptance of such grant.
| Business & Commerce--Foreign Trade Zones | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SB 565 61-0 (1969)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to authorizing the Texas Employment Commission to sell and convey certain land located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; prescribing the procedures, terms, and conditions of sale; disposition of the proceeds.
| EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 464 60-0 (1967)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Relating to directing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas to establish and maintain an Institute for Urban Studies in the Fort Worth-Dallas metropolitan area and the Board of Regents of the University of Houston to establish and maintain an Institute for Urban Studies in the Houston metropolitan area.
| DALLAS, CITY OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | HOUSTON, CITY OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 135 57-1 (1961)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Thomas Clifton "Tommy"
Relating to granting permission to the City of Fort Worth, Texas to establish two (2) or more Corporation Courts, not to exceed four (4) in number; providing such Courts shall have the usual jurisdiction now given to Corporation Courts; enabling the City to prescribe the qualifications of the Recorder of said Courts; providing for transfer of cases; providing for a Corporation Court Clerk.
| Courts--Municipal | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SB 99 53-0 (1953)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to providing for constructing, operating and maintaining a turnpike between the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.
| DALLAS, CITY OF | DALLAS-FORT WORTH TURNPIKE AUTHORITY | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 606 34-0 (1915)
Author: Lane, Hunter P. | et. al.
Relating to amending the law incorporating the city of Fort Worth so as to further define powers and jurisdictions of the corporation court of the said City and of appeals therefrom.
| City Government--General | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SB 366 34-0 (1915)
Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers
Relating to amending a certain local and special law incorporating the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County to grant it a new charter; further defining powers and jurisdictions of the corporation court of the said City of Fort Worth and of appeals therefrom.
| City Government--General | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
HB 576 31-0 (1909)
Author: Wortham, Louis J. | et. al.
Relating to incorporating the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant county, Texas, and defining its boundaries and to grant it a new special charter for its local government, to define its powers, and to prescribe its duties and liabilities, creating it an independent school district, and vesting the management and control of its schools in a board of school trustees.
| City Government--General | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
HB 433 30-0 (1907)
Author: Baskin, Sr., Albert Sidney Johnson | et. al.
Relating to incorporating the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and granting it a new charter.
| City Government--General | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SB 321 29-0 (1905)
Relating to amending an act to incorporate the City of Fort Worth and to grant a new charter to said city, approved April 10, 1901, in regard to public improvements.
| City Government--General | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SB 303 27-0 (1901)
Relating to providing for and authorizing the Northern Texas Traction Company to extend its electric road now owned and operated by it from the city of Fort Worth, in the county of Tarrant, State of Texas, through the counties of Tarrant and Dallas to and into the city of Dallas, in said Dallas county, in said State, and to empower said traction company to condemn lands and other property for the uses and purposes of said corporation, and to provide method therefor.
| FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 327 26-0 (1899)
Relating to incorporating the City of Fort Worth, and to grant a new charter to said city.
| City Government--General | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SB 249 25-0 (1897)
Relating to amending an act to incorporate the City of Fort Worth, and to grant a charter to said City, in reference to the board of equalization; and providing for an appeal from said board to the district court.
| City Government--General | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SB 372 25-0 (1897)
Relating to amending the caption of an act passed by the Twenty-fifth Legislature, to incorporate the city of Fort Worth, Texas.
| City Government--General | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
SB 191 24-0 (1895)
Relating to incorporating the city of Fort Worth and granting a charter to said city.
| City Government--General | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
HB 552 23-0 (1893)
Relating to incorporating the city of Fort Worth.
| City Government--General | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
HB 326 22-0 (1891)
Relating to amending an act incorporating the city of Fort Worth.
| City Government--General | FORT WORTH, CITY OF
