HR 625
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the founding of Polk County.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Reported enrolled
HJR 55
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HR 1722
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Congratulating the All-District honorees from the Polk County boys' high school basketball teams.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
HB 2979
81-0 (2009)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to Polk County.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1670
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to Polk County.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3829
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the jurisdiction of and procedure in the county court at law in Polk County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HR 484
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Expressing support of the initiative to bring "Mickey's Hometown Parade" to Polk County.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
HB 3235
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the creation of certain judicial districts and to the offices of district attorneys of certain judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 719
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the criminal district attorney of Polk County.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HR 813
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Commending Polk County's "Salute to the Troops".
House: Rules and Resolutions
Reported enrolled
SB 561
72-0 (1991)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the criminal district attorney of Polk County.
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 39
72-1 (1991)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the criminal district attorney of Polk County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 129
71-3 (1990)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the criminal district attorney of Polk County; making appropriations.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 139
71-4 (1990)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the criminal district attorney of Polk County; making appropriations.
House: Judiciary
No action taken in committee
HB 1130
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the creation of the constitutional office of criminal district attorney of Polk County and to the abolition of the office of county attorney in that county.
House: Judicial Affairs
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
SB 735
70-0 (1987)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the dissolution of the Livingston Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 736
70-0 (1987)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the dissolution of the Corrigan Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 159
70-2 (1987)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the residency requirements of the initial criminal district attorney of Polk County.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 103
70-2 (1987)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the initial appointment of the criminal district attorney of Polk County.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
HB 1345
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to creation of the County Court at Law of Polk County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1669
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the jurisdiction of the 9th, the Second 9th, and the 258th District Courts in Polk County and to the compensation of the judges of those courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2011
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the creation of the constitutional office of criminal district attorney in Polk County.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 2431
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the boundaries of the Livingston Hospital District of Polk County, Texas, and validating the district and certain actions, proceedings, and elections of that district.
House: County Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 1629
63-0 (1973)
Author: Temple, Arthur "Buddy"Sponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Validating proceedings relating to the creation and establishment of the Polk County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 (Oak Terrace Estates); prescribing additional powers for the district; providing a plan of taxation (benefit plan); prescribing procedures for benefit plan taxation; permitting a change of such tax plan; providing terms for the board of supervisors; making certain findings; and declaring an emergency.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HB 1760
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hannah, John H.
Relating to authorizing the creation of a hospital district, located in Polk County, Texas, providing the boundaries of the District.
HB 1761
62-0 (1971)
Relating to authorizing the creation of a hospital district, located in Polk County, Texas, providing the boundaries of the District.
SB 965
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wilson, CharlesSponsor: Hannah, John H.
Relating to authorizing the creation of a hospital district located in Polk County, Texas.
SB 966
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wilson, CharlesSponsor: Hannah, John H.
Relating to authorizing the creation of a hospital district in Polk County, Texas.
SB 211
61-0 (1969)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"
Relating to the condemnation of certain land in Polk County by the Commission for Indian Affairs.
HB 733
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hannah, Jr., John Henry
Relating to creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district known as "Nugent's Cove Municipal Utility District".
HB 734
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hannah, Jr., John Henry
Relating to creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district known as "Crescent Shores Municipal Utility District".
HB 736
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hannah, Jr., John Henry
Relating to creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district known as "Indian Hill Estates Municipal Utility District".
HB 737
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hannah, Jr., John Henry
Relating to creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district known as "Indian Hill No. 2 Municipal Utility District".
HB 853
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hannah, Jr., John Henry
Relating to creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district known as "Yupon Cove Municipal Utility District".
HB 854
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hannah, Jr., John Henry
Relating to creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district known as "Indian Hill No. 1 Municipal Utility District".
HB 1060
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hannah, Jr., John Henry
Relating to abolishing the office of Criminal District Attorney in Polk County; restoring the office of County Attorney of Polk County; providing for the division of functions between the District Attorney of the Ninth Judicial District and the County Attorney.
HB 1224
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hannah, Jr., John Henry
Relating to authorizing the creation of a Hospital District comprising all of Polk County, Texas, and the assumption of all outstanding indebtedness of Polk County incurred for hospital purposes.
HB 1242
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hannah, Jr., John Henry
Relating to creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district known as "Holiday Lakes Estates Municipal Utility District".
HB 1335
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hannah, Jr., John Henry
Relating to prohibiting killing wild foxes in Polk County; prescribing a penalty.
HB 1340
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hannah, Jr., John Henry
Relating to authorizing the creation of a hospital district comprising all of Polk County, Texas, and the assumption of all outstanding indebtedness of Polk County incurred for hospital purposes.
HB 565
59-0 (1965)
Author: Lack, D. Emmett
Relating to creating the office of County Attorney of Polk County.
HB 625
54-0 (1955)
Author: Cox, James E.
Relating to abolishing the Special Ninth Judicial District Court of Texas, composed of Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity Counties; providing for the creation of a permanent Judicial District Court to be known as the Second Ninth Judicial District Court of Texas, composed of Montgomery, San Jacinto and Trinity Counties.
HB 639
54-0 (1955)
Author: Carpenter, Frank H.
Relating to abolishing the office of County Attorney of Polk County; creating the constitutional office of Criminal District Attorney of Polk County; providing for the election and tenure of office and prescribing the qualifications, powers, duties, compensation and expense of said office.
SB 356
54-0 (1955)
Author: Colson, Esther Neveille
Relating to abolishing the office of County Attorney of Polk County; creating the constitutional office of Criminal District Attorney of Polk County; providing for the election and tenure of office and prescribing the qualifications, powers, duties, compensation and expense of said office; providing for the appointment of assistants, investigators, clerks and stenographers and providing for their compensation and prescribing their powers and duties; providing for the appointment of the Criminal District Attorney until the next general election and until his successor shall qualify.
HB 593
53-0 (1953)
Author: Carpenter, Frank H.
Relating to regulating the hunting of deer in Polk County; providing a penalty for violation.
HB 863
51-0 (1949)
Author: Windham, Sr., James Marvin
Relating to making it lawful to hunt wild deer with dogs in Polk County, Texas; repealing all laws in conflict herewith; providing a penalty.
HB 351
49-0 (1945)
Author: White, Frank Edd
Relating to providing an open season when it shall be lawful to hunt, take or kill squirrels in Polk and Trinity Counties; providing penalties; and repealing laws in conflict.
HB 352
49-0 (1945)
Author: White, Frank Edd
Relating to making it lawful to use dogs in pursuit of wounded deer in Polk County, Texas.
HB 479
48-0 (1943)
Author: Chessher, Comer C.
Relating to making it unlawful to take minnows from the waters of Trinity and Polk Counties, Texas, for purpose of sale for commercial purposes, or to transport minnows from Trinity and Polk Counties for purpose of sale, or to transport more than two hundred (200) minnows from Trinity and Polk Counties, or to have more than two hundred (200) minnows in any vehicle in Trinity and Polk Counties; providing a penalty.
HB 480
48-0 (1943)
Author: Chessher, Comer C.
Relating to providing an open season when it shall be lawful to hunt, take or kill squirrels in Trinity and Polk Counties, Texas; fixing a penalty for the violation thereof.
HB 430
47-0 (1941)
Author: Coker, Sr., Ernest Andrew
Relating to amending a certain Chapter of the General and Special Laws by removing Polk and Trinity Counties from the provisions of this Act which make it unlawful for any person to kill, take, or have in his possession for barter or sale, certain fur-bearing animals.
HB 541
47-0 (1941)
Author: Coker, Sr., Ernest Andrew
Relating to repealing a local game law for Polk County; making it unlawful to hunt, trap, take, shoot, or kill deer or wild turkey in Fannin County, Texas, for a period of five (5) years; providing for penalties.
HB 16
47-1 (1941)
Author: Coker, Sr., Ernest Andrew
Relating to repealing House Bill No. 399 passed in the Regular Session of the Forty-third Legislature, the same being the game bill for Polk and Trinity Counties.
HB 17
47-1 (1941)
Author: Coker, Sr., Ernest Andrew
Relating to repealing House Bill No. 140 passed at the Second Called Session of the Forty-fifth Legislature, the same being a local game bill for Polk and Fannin Counties.
HB 1177
45-0 (1937)
Author: Loggins, Edgar
Relating to amending certain Article of the Penal Code of Texas with respect to closed season on hunting, killing, or taking wild bear, by excluding Polk County, Texas, from the terms thereof; providing for the effective date of this Act.
HB 140
45-2 (1937)
Author: Broadfoot, Albert S.
Relating to declaring it unlawful to take, hunt, or kill deer or wild turkey in Fannin and Polk Counties for a period of five (5) years; prescribing a penalty.
HB 107
43-2 (1934)
Author: Bergman, Carl
Relating to creating Indian Village Independent School District of Polk County, including the present Indian Village Common School District Number 17 of said county.
HB 486
42-0 (1931)
Author: Murphy, Edward Thad
Relating to creating a more efficient road system for Polk County.
HB 723
41-0 (1929)
Author: Murphy, Edward Thad
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners' Court of Polk County to employ a deputy in aid of the regular elected sheriff of said county.
HB 86
40-1 (1927)
Author: Murphy, Edward Thad
Relating to creating a more efficient road system for Polk County, Texas; vesting the Commissioners' Court with authority to lay out, drain, repair, and maintain such system of roads, and make contracts therefor.
HB 95
40-1 (1927)
Author: Murphy, Edward Thad
Relating to making it unlawful to hunt deer with dogs in Polk County.
HB 592
38-0 (1923)
Author: Russell, Forace B.
Relating to making it unlawful for any person to drive a wagon on any surfaced road in Polk County, Texas, where the wheels of such wagon or vehicle are laden with mud or soil.
SB 169
36-2 (1919)
Author: Dean, William Luther
Relating to amending the Polk County Road Law.
SB 73
36-3 (1920)
Author: Dean, William Luther
Relating to amending Sections 2, 7, 8 and 16 of the Polk County Road Law.
HB 82
33-0 (1913)
Author: Fuller, Franklin Oliver
Relating to amending sections of an Act creating a special road law for Polk County, Special Laws of 1909, so as to allow additional pay for teams and drivers, to provide additional pay for county superintendent of public roads.
HB 321
31-0 (1909)
Author: German, Sam Houston
Relating to creating a more efficient road system for Polk County, Texas, making the county commissioners of said county ex officio road commissioners, and prescribing their duties as such, and providing for their compensation as such road commissioners; providing for penalties for the violation of this act.
SB 164
28-0 (1903)
Author: Morris, Sr., Alfred William
Relating to restoring and conferring upon the County Court of Polk County the Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction heretofore belonging to said Court under the Constitution and General Statutes of the State of Texas.
SB 191
28-0 (1903)
Author: Morris, Sr., Alfred William
Relating to require the county clerk, district clerk and other officers of Washington county, Texas, who have possession of the deed records, probate records, district court records or other records of that portion of Liberty county formally known as the Northern Division of Liberty county, to deliver said records to the county judge of Polk County and to provide for the validity of said records when so filed.