HB 948
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the authentication and recording of instruments conveying real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1959
87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance of records and charging of fees by a notary public; increasing the amount of certain fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 3292
87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 212
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the making of an anatomical gift.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 623
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an exemption for a homeless individual from the payment of a fee for the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1159
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the acknowledgment of a written instrument on behalf of a limited liability company or partnership.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2247
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the execution of a record making an anatomical gift.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2248
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disposition and removal of a decedent's remains.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3060
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the recording by a county clerk of certain documents concerning real or personal property.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
SB 258
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to anatomical gifts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 259
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disposition and removal of a decedent's remains.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2128
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the recording by a county clerk of certain documents concerning real or personal property.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 994
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1217
85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to appointment of and performance of notarial acts by an online notary public and online acknowledgment and proof of written instruments; authorizing a fee and creating a criminal offense.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1787
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the execution of a declaration for mental health treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2018
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to records of a notary public.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2254
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the secretary of state adopting a fee schedule for notary public services.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3322
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice immigration law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice and educational requirements for a notary public appointment; authorizing a fee; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 513
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 665
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to education requirements for a notary public appointment; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 819
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the execution of a declaration for mental health treatment.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1098
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to recordings, acknowledgments, and proofs of certain written instruments.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1683
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to an identifying number assigned to a notary public by the secretary of state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 1978
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the requirements for a candidate's application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2235
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, RodneySponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the eligibility requirements of a notary public.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2573
84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a deceptive trade practice related to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3309
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to appointment of and performance of notarial acts by an electronic notary public; authorizing a fee and creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3642
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the provision by a notary public of certain services related to the closing of transactions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1067
83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain waivers by a defendant regarding a community supervision revocation hearing.
House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1366
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain procedures in family or juvenile law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1954
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the education requirements for a notary public; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2501
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to an identifying number assigned to a notary public by the secretary of state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1037
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the education requirements for a notary public; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 2073
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to eligibility to hold the office of notary public.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 90
80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the acceptance of certain identification for release of a motor vehicle by vehicle storage facilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 329
80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the provision of free notary public service by applicants for an allocation of low income housing tax credits.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 45
79-0 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to notaries public.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 46
79-0 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the maintenance of records by a notary public.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1389
79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the provision of free notary public service by applicants for an allocation of low income housing tax credits.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 219
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to notaries public.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 220
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the maintenance of records by a notary public.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1488
78-0 (2003)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the records and seal of a notary public.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3416
78-0 (2003)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the appointment of notaries public.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1087
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the appointment of notaries public.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 451
77-0 (2001)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to an employee of a personal bond office administering oaths to or taking an acknowledgment or proof of a written instrument from personal bond applicants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1048
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the application of a seal to an electronic document.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3134
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain conduct of notaries public; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3224
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to notaries public; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3506
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to fees charged by a notary public.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 276
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the application of a seal to an electronic document.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 233
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to the seal of a notary public.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 243
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to authorizing peace officers to administer certain oaths.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 830
76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to an employee of a personal bond office administering oaths to or taking an acknowledgment or proof of a written instrument from personal bond applicants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1004
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to affixing the seal of a notary public.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1167
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an employee of a personal bond office administering oaths to or taking an acknowledgment or proof of a written instrument from personal bond applicants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HJR 19
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow peace officers to serve as notaries public.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
SB 798
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an employee of a personal bond office administering oaths to or taking an acknowledgment or proof of a written instrument from personal bond applicants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 135
75-0 (1997)
Author: West, George
Relating to designating peace officers to serve as notaries public.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 242
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the signature of a notary public on behalf of an individual with a disability.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 243
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to identification of individuals executing certain documents.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 335
75-0 (1997)
Author: West, George
Relating to the seal of a notary public.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 18
75-0 (1997)
Author: West, George
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow peace officers to serve as notaries public.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 172
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to notary public fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 677
74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the validity of certain documents to which certain notaries public fail to attach an official seal.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 817
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to identification of individuals executing certain documents.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 819
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the signature of a notary public on behalf of an individual with a disability.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1209
74-0 (1995)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to designating peace officers to serve as notaries public.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HJR 69
74-0 (1995)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow peace officers to serve as notaries public.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1391
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to records and seals of notaries public and to qualification as a notary public.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/96
HB 38
73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to fees charged by a notary public.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 848
73-0 (1993)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the authority of a notary public to serve civil process.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1870
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authorities of notaries public.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2158
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to fees charged to and by a notary public.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2351
72-0 (1991)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to records and seals of notaries public and to qualification as a notary public.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1397
71-0 (1989)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to an identifying number for notaries public.
House: State Affairs
Subcommittee meeting canceled
HB 1520
71-0 (1989)
Author: Culberson, JohnSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to records and seals of notaries public and to qualification as a notary public.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1838
71-0 (1989)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to records kept by certain notaries public.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2925
71-0 (1989)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the validation of acknowledgments and official acts of certain notaries public.
House: State Affairs
Subcommittee meeting canceled
SB 143
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to certain records maintained by a notary public.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Subcommittee meeting canceled
SB 1130
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the necessity that certain documents be notarized.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1355
71-0 (1989)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to records and seals of notaries public and to qualification as a notary public.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 600
70-0 (1987)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to the authority of notaries to perform certain acts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 601
70-0 (1987)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to powers, duties, and qualifications of notaries public and to regulation and commissioning of notaries public by the secretary of state.
House: State Affairs
Reported from s/c with substitute
HB 922
70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to requiring that an affidavit required to be filed in connection with a motor vehicle transfer be signed in the presence of a notary public or other official authorized to administer oaths.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1512
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, AshleySponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the taking of acknowledgments or proofs of written instruments outside the United States and the recording of instruments acknowledged outside the United States; and relating to powers, duties, and qualifications of notaries public and to regulation and commissioning of notaries public by the secretary of state.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1764
70-0 (1987)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to fees charged by notaries public; providing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 1918
70-0 (1987)
Author: Connelly, Barry
Relating to certain acknowledgments made by notaries public; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 241
70-0 (1987)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the authority of notaries to perform certain acts.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 337
70-0 (1987)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Martinez, Roman
Relating to powers, duties, and qualifications of notaries public and to regulation and commissioning of notaries public by the secretary of state.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 975
70-0 (1987)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain acknowledgments made by notaries public; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1523
70-0 (1987)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the taking of acknowledgments or proofs of written instruments outside the United States and the recording of instruments acknowledged outside the United States.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1141
69-0 (1985)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to fees received by notaries public.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1603
69-0 (1985)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to powers, duties, and qualifications of notaries public and to the regulation and commissioning of notaries public by the secretary of state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2227
69-0 (1985)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the authority of notaries to perform certain acts.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 681
69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Martinez, Roman
Relating to power, duties, and qualifications of and fees charged by notaries public and to regulation and commissioning of notaries public by the secretary of state and the use of seals; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1258
69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to fees received by notaries public.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
HB 1362
68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to notaries public.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 465
68-0 (1983)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Martinez, Roman
Relating to qualifications of notaries public and to their fees and seals.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1285
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the exercise by attorneys at law of authority now exercised by notaries public.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 1894
67-0 (1981)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the authority of notaries public.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2146
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hartung, Frank
Relating to the repeal of the bonding requirement for notaries public.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 247
67-0 (1981)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the requirement that motor vehicle title transfers be notarized.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1048
67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a fund to reimburse persons aggrieved by certain acts of notaries public.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 1167
67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the authority of notaries public.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on the table
HB 963
66-0 (1979)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to reimburse certain employees for the expense of appointment as a notary public.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1023
66-0 (1979)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Relating to duties of the secretary of state and county clerks in matters pertaining to notaries public.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1080
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the exercise by attorneys at law of authority now exercised by notaries public; providing severability; declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 1474
66-0 (1979)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"Sponsor: Clower, Ron
Relating to the appointment and commissions of notaries public, the use of a seal by a notary public, and the duties of the secretary of state and county clerks in matters pertaining to notaries public.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1475
66-0 (1979)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Making an appropriation to the secretary of state for the duties imposed on that office in appointing and issuing commissions to notaries public.
House: Appropriations
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1606
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hernandez, JoeSponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to the exercise by attorneys at law of authority now exercised by notaries public; providing for severability.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1650
66-0 (1979)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to advertising by a notary public who is not an attorney.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 108
66-0 (1979)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"Sponsor: Clower, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appointment and terms of notaries public.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 416
66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to reimburse certain employees for certain expenses of appointment as a notary public.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 765
66-0 (1979)
Author: Creighton, TomSponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to a rubber stamp for a seal of a notary public.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 949
66-0 (1979)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to the requirement that motor vehicle transfers be notarized.
Senate: State Affairs
Motion lost to suspend reg order (to consider on 2nd reading)
SB 1004
66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to the appointment and commissions of notaries public and the duties of the secretary of state and county clerks in matters pertaining to notaries public.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 1005
66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, Ron
Making an appropriation to the secretary of state for the duties imposed on that office in appointing and issuing commissions to notaries public.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 1107
66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Garcia, Matt
Relating to advertising by a notary public who is not an attorney; prescribing sanctions for noncompliance with the Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SJR 51
66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appointment and terms of notaries public.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 128
65-0 (1977)
Author: Simpson, BobSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the appointment, bond, and territorial jurisdiction of notaries public.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1435
65-0 (1977)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to territorial jurisdiction of a notary public commissions issued to a district or county clerk and the terms of office of notaries public.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
HB 2114
65-0 (1977)
Author: Powers, Pike
Increasing the fee collected by the Secretary of State of issuing a notary public commission; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
House: Business & Industry
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HJR 9
65-0 (1977)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Proposing an amendment to Section 26, Article IV, of the Texas Constitution, to increase the term of office and the territorial jurisdiction of notaries public.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
SB 225
65-0 (1977)
Author: Sherman, Max
Relating to the appointment, territorial jurisdiction, assignment and use of a number, and term of office of notaries public.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
SB 1161
65-0 (1977)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Powers, Pike
Increasing the fee collected by the secretary of state for issuing a notary public commission; providing for severability.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
90 Day Bill
SB 1162
65-0 (1977)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the appointment, territorial jurisdiction, assignment and use of a number, and term of office of notaries public.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1265
65-0 (1977)
Author: Andujar, BettySponsor: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to rates charged for certain bonds of notaries public.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Assigned to Consent Calendar
SJR 21
65-0 (1977)
Author: Sherman, Max
To increase the term of office and the territorial jurisdiction of notaries public.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
HB 132
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hilliard, Bill
Relating to the appointment, qualifications, and jurisdiction of notaries public; providing that the Act takes effect only on the occurrence of a stated condition.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 457
64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to the appointment and powers of notaries public.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 540
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the exercise by attorneys at law of authority now exercised by notaries public.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 609
64-0 (1975)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating to fees received by notaries public.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1680
64-0 (1975)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to the appointment, qualifications, terms of office, and authority of notaries public.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HJR 17
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hilliard, Bill
Relating to classes of and jurisdiction of notaries public.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
HJR 48
64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to providing the appointment of notaries public with statewide jurisdiction.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
SB 722
64-0 (1975)
Author: Andujar, BettySponsor: Simpson, Bob
Relating to the appointment and re-appointment, qualifications, terms of office, county in which authorized to act, and authority of notaries public.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 156
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Providing for the appointment of notaries public at any time for two-year terms; amending Sections 1 and 6, Article 5949, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Subcommittee hearing notice posted
HB 203
63-0 (1973)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to eligibility requirements for notaries public.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 388
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hawn, Joe
To conform with the constitutional amendment providing for statewide commissions for notaries public; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 1259
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the exercise by attorneys at law of authority now exercised by notaries public; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
HJR 20
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hawn, Joe
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to provide for the appointment of notaries public with statewide jurisdictioni for terms of four years.
House: State Affairs
Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 195
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hawn, Joe
Relating to providing for statewide commissions for notaries public.
HB 682
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hawn, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that notaries public put the date on which their commissions expire on all documents acknowledged by them.
HB 1777
62-0 (1971)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to authorizing notaries public who are stockholders of corporations owning less than 1/10 of one percent of the stock of a corporation of which there are more than 1,000 shareholders, or employees of such a corporation, to take acknowledgments of instruments in which such corporation is interested.
HJR 39
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hawn, Joe | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to provide for the appointment of notaries public with statewide jurisdiction for terms of four years.
SB 144
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Rosson, Renal B.
Relating to requiring social security numbers on applications and bonds for notaries public.
SB 471
62-0 (1971)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to increasing the fee collected by the Secretary of State for issuing Notary Public Commissions.
HB 125
61-0 (1969)
Author: Golman, Joe H.
Relating to the eligibility and jurisdiction of notaries public.
HB 1045
61-0 (1969)
Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al.
Relating to increasing the fee collected by the Secretary of State for issuing a notary public commission.
HB 1175
61-0 (1969)
Author: Bray, Jamie Houston
Relating to the re-appointment of Notaries Public by the Secretary of State for each new term of office.
SB 22
61-0 (1969)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to the eligibility and jurisdiction of notaries public.
SB 628
61-0 (1969)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to the re-appointment of Notaries Public by the Secretary of State for each new term of office.
HB 834
60-0 (1967)
Author: Haines, David Graves | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to raise notary public's fees.
HB 382
59-0 (1965)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to amending certain statutes relative to the seal of office of a notary public.
HB 437
59-0 (1965)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to amending the Notary Public Act of 1943, relating to the time of re-appointment and the period of re-qualifying of Notaries Public.
HB 457
59-0 (1965)
Author: Blankenship, Cooper
Relating to providing that a Notary Public may be appointed in two counties, both the county of his residence and the county of his principal place of business or employment.
HJR 15
59-0 (1965)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide that notaries public may perform their prescribed duties in any county in the state unless the Legislature otherwise provides by law.
SB 221
59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to qualifications for and appointment to the office of Notary Public, establishing eligibility requirements, fees and bond and procedure relating to such appointments, to provide for the removal of a Notary Public for good cause with right of appeal and trial de novo.
HB 302
58-0 (1963)
Author: Stewart, Vernon James
Relating to extending the jurisdiction of Notaries Public.
HB 776
58-0 (1963)
Author: Carriker, Max D.
Relating to qualifications for and appointment to the office of Notary Public.
HB 978
58-0 (1963)
Author: Rosson, Renal B.
Relating to reducing the age of eligibility for appointment as a notary public.
HB 1000
58-0 (1963)
Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee
Relating to the time of reappointment and the period of qualifying of Notaries Public including new appointments for a new term of office in each odd numbered year.
HJR 41
58-0 (1963)
Author: Stewart, Vernon James
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to delete the provision limiting the territorial jurisdiction of Notaries Public to the county for which appointed and to authorize the Legislature to prescribe their jurisdiction.
HJR 43
58-0 (1963)
Author: Carriker, Max D. | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to delete the provision limiting the territorial jurisdiction of Notaries Public to the county for which appointed and to authorize the Legislature to prescribe their jurisdiction.
HJR 80
58-0 (1963)
Author: Ball, Maurice Benton
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the term of office of Notaries Public shall be four (4) years from the date of appointment.
SB 150
58-0 (1963)
Author: Richter, Walter Hoppe
Relating to extending the jurisdiction of Notaries Public.
SB 371
58-0 (1963)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to providing for appointments of Notaries Public for terms of four (4) years.
SB 443
58-0 (1963)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to the time of reappointment and the period of qualifying of Notaries Public including new appointments for a new term of office in each odd numbered year.
SJR 30
58-0 (1963)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the term of office of Notaries Public shall be four (4) years from the date of appointment.
HB 365
57-0 (1961)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to amending Article 5949 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, extending the jurisdiction of Notaries Public.
HJR 40
57-0 (1961)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to delete the provision limiting the territorial jurisdiction of Notaries Public to the county for which appointed and to authorize the Legislature to prescribe their jurisdiction.
HB 596
56-0 (1959)
Author: Duff, Virginia Elizabeth
Relating to amending certain statutes by extending the jurisdiction of Notaries Public.
HB 750
56-0 (1959)
Author: Coley, Harold H. "Hal"
Relating to defining certain offenses relating to forged or fictitious signatures to sworn instruments and false certificates to sworn statements, and prescribing the penalty therefor.
HB 892
56-0 (1959)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to amending certain statutes revising the schedule of fees to be received by notaries public.
HJR 46
56-0 (1959)
Author: Duff, Virginia Elizabeth
Proposing an amendment deleting a provision in the Constitution of Texas limiting the territorial jurisdiction of Notaries Public to the county for which appointed and to authorize the Legislature to prescribe their jurisdiction.
HB 908
55-0 (1957)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the appointment of and qualifications for notaries public in the State of Texas.
HB 300
54-0 (1955)
Author: Baker, Robert W. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by increasing the amount of the bond required of a Notary Public from One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000); repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 677
54-0 (1955)
Author: McNeil, William T.
Relating to amending certain Statutes to reduce the minimum age of notaries public.
HB 744
53-0 (1953)
Author: Sanders, Jr., Harold Barefoot
Relating to amending Article 3945, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, to provide for higher fees in connection with protesting bills of exchange and protesting other instruments.
SJR 3
52-0 (1951)
Author: Bell, John Junior
Proposing an amendment authorizing Notaries Public to act in counties adjoining counties for which appointed.
SJR 6
52-0 (1951)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Proposing an amendment authorizing the appointment of Notaries Public for the State at large.
HB 142
51-0 (1949)
Author: Wilson, Paul S.
Relating to permit Notaries Public to have their names engraved in seals of office.
HB 480
51-0 (1949)
Author: Jameson, William S.
Relating to revising a previous Statute providing for the appointment of Notaries Public by the Secretary of State; repealing all laws inconsistent herewith; containing a savings clause.
HB 505
51-0 (1949)
Author: Crosthwait, John L.
Relating to providing for acknowledgments of written instruments; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 635
51-0 (1949)
Author: Nokes, Jr., George O.
Relating to acknowledgments of written instruments and to make uniform the law with relation thereto.
HB 690
51-0 (1949)
Author: Watson, George W.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing the qualifications of a Notary Public; providing exceptions.
HB 825
51-0 (1949)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing that each justice of the peace of the State of Texas as an ex officio notary public shall be granted the privilege of using the seal of a notary public.
HB 194
50-0 (1947)
Author: Spacek, Rudolph B.
Relating to amending previous Acts, relative to Notaries Public.
SB 124
50-0 (1947)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for the appointment of Notaries residing within the limits of a county containing an incorporated city, town or village, partially located in another county, but providing that such person is authorized to act only in the county for which such appointment was made.
HB 288
49-0 (1945)
Author: Senterfitt, Reuben E. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide for the taking of acknowledgment or proof of an instrument of writing for record before any commissioned officer in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
HB 291
49-0 (1945)
Author: Spacek, Rudolph B.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by defining the powers and authority of Notaries Public.
HB 520
49-0 (1945)
Author: Floyd, Charles Richard | et. al.
Relating to providing that all Notary Fees collected by any Notary Pubic who is also one of the public officials named in Chapter 465, Acts of the 44th Legislature, Second Called Session, as amended, shall be deemed and accounted for as fees of office and shall be deposited in the Officers' Salary Fund of his respective County, where said public official receives an annual salary as compensation for his official services.
HB 544
49-0 (1945)
Author: Jones, Fred J. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the appointment of Notaries Public for each county of the State of Texas by the Secretary of State; providing the time of such appointments and when the terms of all appointments made shall end.
HB 860
49-0 (1945)
Author: Winfree, Sr., Joseph Edwin
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing the qualifications of a Notary Public.
HB 4
48-0 (1943)
Author: Parker, R. Clay | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to allow members of the Armed Forces outside of the United States to acknowledge legal documents and instruments before a commissioned officer in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
HB 155
48-0 (1943)
Author: Harris, Sr., Ludd W. "Pete"
Relating to amending certain Statutes providing for the appointment of Notaries Public and prescribing the qualifications thereof.
HB 490
48-0 (1943)
Author: Avant, Robert
Relating to amending the Penal Code so as to provide for an exception to the nepotism law.
HB 528
48-0 (1943)
Author: Hutchins, Sr., Edgar
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide as an additional prerequisite for the recording of certain written instruments, that there be an endorsement thereon showing that such instrument was prepared by a duly licensed and practicing attorney.
HB 689
48-0 (1943)
Author: Phillips, Jimmy | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the appointment of Notaries Public for each county of the State of Texas by the Secretary of State.
SB 152
48-0 (1943)
Author: Mauritz, Fred
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide anyone under twenty-one (21) years of age who has had his disabilities removed, shall be eligible for appointment as a notary public provided such person shall furnish the Secretary of State a certified copy of the judgment removing such disabilities.
SB 335
48-0 (1943)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the appointment of Notaries Public for each county of the State of Texas by the Secretary of State.
HB 389
47-0 (1941)
Author: Roark, Woodrow W.
Relating to amending a certain Article relating to the authority of Notaries Public and requiring them to print or stamp their names under their signatures when signed in their official capacity.
HB 425
47-0 (1941)
Author: Bell, John Junior
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes by providing for appointment of notaries public by the Secretary of State of the State of Texas; prescribing their qualifications and terms of office.
HB 460
46-0 (1939)
Author: Vint, Edward Lee | et. al.
Relating to providing that all Notaries Public shall print their names under their official signatures.
HB 1091
46-0 (1939)
Author: Wood, Robert H.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Penal Code to provide that the nepotism law shall not apply in cases where the person employed or working has been so engaged and actually serving at least two years prior to the election of any officer related to the person thus affected.
SB 223
46-0 (1939)
Author: Hill, Jr., Joe Lafayette
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Penal Code to provide that the nepotism law shall not apply in cases where the person employed or working has been so engaged and actually serving at least two years prior to the election of any officer related to the person thus affected.
SB 262
46-0 (1939)
Author: Moore, Weaver
Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for appointment of notaries public by the Secretary of State of Texas; providing an effective date for this Act.
SJR 6
46-0 (1939)
Author: Moore, Weaver
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that Notaries Public be appointed by the Secretary of State of the State of Texas.
HB 223
41-0 (1929)
Author: Keller, Jack
Relating to amending certain statute so as to provide that the Governor shall, at the time of appointing a notary pubic, give to each a number; also providing that the Secretary of State shall keep a record of aid notaries, both numerically and alphabetically, and that the county clerk of each county shall also keep a similar record of notaries in his county.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 590
41-0 (1929)
Author: Baldwin, Frank
Relating to requiring that all notaries public in the State shall have their names engraved upon their seals of office.
HB 10
40-0 (1927)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the appointment, qualifications, and other things essential and incidental to the subject of Notaries Public; prescribing penalties.
HJR 7
40-0 (1927)
Author: Gray, Eli Clark | et. al.
Proposing an amendment providing that the Governor of the State of Texas may appoint notaries public at any time and it shall not be necessary that the notaries public appointed by the Governor be confirmed by the Secretary of State.
SB 29
40-0 (1927)
Author: Smith, Jesse R.
Relating to the appointment of notaries public.
SB 79
40-0 (1927)
Author: Bailey, John Heywood | et. al.
Relating to defining the authority and territorial jurisdiction of Notaries Public.
SJR 19
40-0 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Proposing an amendment eliminating the constitutional limitations on the Legislature relative to notaries public and the appointment of notaries public, and providing for the appointment of notaries public until the Legislature enacts a law on this subject.
HB 597
39-0 (1925)
Author: Dale, Francis A.
Relating to authorizing an umarried woman who is a Notary Public and who shall marry during her term of office to continue to act with the County Clerk, setting forth the fact of her marriage and her changed name.
House: Judiciary
HB 143
38-0 (1923)
Author: Pinkston, Attison L.
Relating to prescribing the qualifications of notaries public; providing for the appointment of a board of examiners.
HB 438
38-0 (1923)
Author: Irwin, Thomas K.
Relating to amending certain act preventing the indiscriminate or fraudulent use of Notarial Seals, by requiring the name of each notary public to be engraved in the margin of the seal of said notary.
HB 532
38-0 (1923)
Author: Barker, Charles A.
Relating to creating the office of Juratists, and providing for their appointment.
HB 590
38-0 (1923)
Author: Patman, John William Wright
Relating to providing for the appointment of Notaries Public.
SJR 12
38-0 (1923)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Proposing an amendment to Section 26 of Article 4 of the State Constitution providing that the Governor may appoint notaries public for a term of six years with authority to perform official acts in the county in their residence and in any adjoining county.
HB 292
37-0 (1921)
Author: Black, William A.
Relating to amend a certain Act providing a form for acknowledgment by a notary public.
SB 192
37-0 (1921)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to amending statutes on notarial seals.
HB 206
36-0 (1919)
Author: Thomason, William Edgar | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to notaries public so as to require, in addition to having engraved on the seal of such officer the words "Notary Public" and the name of the county for which such officer is appointed and the word "Texas," such officer to have engraved on his seal his name and initials.
HB 435
36-0 (1919)
Author: Parnell, John D. | et. al.
Relating to providing that there shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the consent and advice of the Senate, a convenient number of notaries pubic for each organized county and not to exceed six notaries public for each organized county in this State, who shall hold their office for the term of tow years from the first day of June after appointment at a regular session of the Legislature; provided that the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may appoint additional notaries public at any regular or special session of the Legislature who shall hold their office until the first day of June succeeding the regular session of the Legislature after their appointment.
SB 188
36-0 (1919)
Author: Hertzberg, Harry
Relating to amending certain statute prescribing the qualifications of notaries public.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
HB 198
35-0 (1917)
Author: Schlesinger, William
Relating to authorizing married women who are notary publics to execute bonds binding their separate real estate.
HB 335
35-0 (1917)
Author: McFarland, M. M.
Relating to authorizing married women who may be appointed Notaries Public to execute the bond required to bind their separate estate.
HB 381
35-0 (1917)
Author: Miller, Barry
Relating to prescribing the kind of seal to be used by notaries public.
HB 431
35-0 (1917)
Author: Fisher, Harry Vining | et. al.
Relating to the seal of office of notaries public.
SB 51
35-0 (1917)
Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton
Relating to authorizing a married woman to bind her separate estate as principal on bond required of a notary public with or without the joinder of her husband.
HB 168
34-0 (1915)
Author: Florer, James A.
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for a notarial seal and what it shall contain and administering oaths, taking acknowledgments and giving certificates thereof by notaries public.
SB 18
34-0 (1915)
Author: Wiley, James Robert
Relating to amending a certain Statute fixing fees of notaries public for protesting bills or notes, issuing notice, giving certificates, taking acknowledgements, making copies, taking depositions and admnistering oaths.
SJR 1
34-0 (1915)
Author: Townsend, Jr., William J. "Jim"
Proposing an amendment authorizing the Commissioners Court of each County to appoint a convenient number of notaries public.
HB 262
33-0 (1913)
Author: Nabours, W. R.
Relating to providing for and regulating the appointment of notaries public.
HB 341
33-0 (1913)
Author: Buchanan, James Paul
Relating to providing that women, either married or single, shall be eligible to serve as notaries public.
HB 345
33-0 (1913)
Author: Buchanan, James Paul
Relating to providing that acknowledgments heretofore taken by women notaries public, are hereby validated in so far as any objections may arise thereto by reason of their having been taken by women notaries public.
SB 118
33-0 (1913)
Author: Conner, Robert P.
Relating to amending Article 3878 Title 58 Revised Statutes 1911.
SB 181
33-0 (1913)
Author: Wiley, James Robert
Relating to fixing the fees of notaries public for protesting bills or notes, issuing notice, giving certificates, taking acknowledgements, making copies, taking depositions and administering oaths.
SB 238
33-0 (1913)
Author: Watson, Quintus Ultimus | et. al.
Relating to validating all instruments proved or acknowledged before any woman who was commissioned as a notary public, and making all such instruments admissible as testimony.
HB 67
33-1 (1913)
Author: Rogers, A. D. | et. al.
Relating to amending Article 6002, Title 67, Chapter 1, of the Revised Civil Statutes, relating to the appointment of notaries public.
SB 26
33-1 (1913)
Author: Brelsford, Homer Platt | et. al.
Relating to providing for the appointment of Notaries Public.
SB 240
28-0 (1903)
Author: Sebastian, William Petit
Relating to amending a certain Act, providing for the appointment of public notaries in unorganized counties.
HB 471
21-0 (1889)
Relating to validating certain notarial acts in the state of Texas.
SB 68
20-0 (1887)
Relating to validating the official acts of Wm. Veal, Notary Public of Stephens County, Texas, and to permitting him to file the bond and oath required by law of notaries public.
HB 48
19-0 (1885)
Relating to amending section 1, of an act entitled "An act to regulate the appointment and define the duties of notaries public, to require them to procure and use legal seals, and punish them for failing to do so; approved April 1, 1881."
SB 10
19-0 (1885)
Relating to amending article 4, title 2 of the Revised Statutes.