HB 863
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2581
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to civil works projects and other construction projects of governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2894
87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to participation in the comptroller's contracts for travel services.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4359
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4494
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain projects by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 783
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain projects by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1122
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to participation in the comptroller's contracts for travel services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1484
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to certain Department of State Health Services procurements for communicable disease data collection and investigations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2116
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 40
87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain training concerning race or sex, including a prohibition on state or local government contracts with companies that require that training; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
HB 28
86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 636
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 793
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain government contracts with companies that boycott Israel.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1556
86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to school district purchasing of and contracting for goods and services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1752
86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the construction manager-at-risk method of contracting for governmental construction projects.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
HB 2189
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2585
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to civil works projects and other construction projects of governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 2705
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to job order contracting for certain airport facilities by certain joint airport boards.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2826
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by certain governmental entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4074
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the use of state information technology commodity item contracts and state telecommunications services by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4288
86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to use of a program manager for certain public works projects.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4475
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to transportation projects of a regional mobility authority.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4712
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 28
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by a state agency or political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 491
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to certain government contracts with companies that boycott Israel.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 808
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the construction manager-at-risk method of contracting for governmental construction projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 943
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 1503
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to civil works projects and other construction projects of governmental entities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1917
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 792
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 793
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 839
85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the availability under the public information law of information contained in a bid or proposal after a contract is executed or awarded.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
No action taken in committee
HB 863
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to safety training for employees performing construction work under a contract with a governmental entity; providing administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 878
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the extension and modification of a public school district depository contract.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2204
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for construction contracts for certain water supply projects, treatment works, and flood control measures.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2689
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to wage surveys for the determination of prevailing wage rates for certain contracts for public works.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2780
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain governmental entity projects.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 3250
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil works projects and other construction projects of governmental entities.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 3357
85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3899
85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HR 2552
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1289.
Reported enrolled
HR 2573
85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 533.
Reported enrolled
SB 407
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 408
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 425
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the availability under the public information law of information contained in a bid or proposal after a contract is executed or awarded.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 475
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to safety training for employees performing construction work under a contract with a governmental entity; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1289
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain governmental entity projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1416
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the requirements for construction contracts for certain water supply projects, treatment works, and flood control measures.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1951
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to wage surveys for the determination of prevailing wage rates for certain contracts for public works.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2128
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission's procurement and oversight of managed care organization contracts serving individuals in Texas Medicaid with serious mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SR 911
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 533.
Reported enrolled
SR 918
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1289.
Reported enrolled
HB 2000
84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the purchase of certain commodity items by an entity other than a state agency.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2636
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3019
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the competitive bid process for construction during contracting and delivery of construction projects.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
No action taken in committee
SB 154
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 493
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 731
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2946
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to a contract for the acquisition of goods or services to which The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is a party.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 116
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
SB 167
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 341
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1195
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to a contract for the acquisition of goods or services to which The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is a party.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 495
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to competitive bids for water utilities contracts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 888
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to historically underutilized businesses owned by disabled veterans for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1728
82-0 (2011)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to energy savings performance contracts and energy efficiency planning.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2513
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to developing a list of preferred vendors that provide support to open-enrollment charter schools in using the Public Education Information Management System.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2771
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the purchasing powers and duties of a navigation district or port authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3020
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
SB 400
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the entities eligible to make purchases using the cooperative purchasing program administered by the comptroller.
House: Human Services Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 806
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1389
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1460
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
Senate: Government Organization
Received from the Senate
SB 1488
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1765
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 268
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 962
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the purchase of library goods and services by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1105
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to procuring contracts for certain professional services by a governmental entity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2185
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to informing public school districts of available resources to reduce support costs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3785
81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the powers and duties of a navigation district or port authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 4096
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to certain contracts by certain governmental entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4489
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to certain contracts by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4490
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to certain contracts by certain governmental entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4515
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to contracting practices of certain large nonprofit corporations.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
SB 857
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1457
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to a waiver of sovereign or governmental immunity by governmental entities that fail to make a timely payment under the Prompt Payment Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1635
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the sale of certain communications equipment and mobile telephone services; providing criminal and civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 2185
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to contracting practices of certain large nonprofit corporations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 699
80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information involving real estate transactions of the School Land Board, Veterans' Land Board, General Land Office, or land commissioner.
House: Land & Resource Management
Considered in Calendars
HB 1106
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1568
80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the selection by certain governmental entities of providers of landscape architectural services.
House: Government Reform
No action taken in committee
HB 2373
80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2976
80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the filing of a conflicts disclosure statement by a vendor or member of a governing body of a port authority or navigation district.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3550
80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to false claims against the state and school districts and actions by private persons to prosecute those claims; providing a civil penalty.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
SB 381
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled veterans and recipients of the Purple Heart in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 596
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information involving real estate transactions of the School Land Board, Veterans' Land Board, General Land Office, or Commissioner of the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 717
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the selection by certain governmental entities of providers of landscape architectural services.
Senate: Government Organization
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1064
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1396
80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the filing of a conflicts disclosure statement by a vendor or member of a governing body of a port authority or navigation district.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 100
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the award of certain highway contracts by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 773
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain purchases by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1064
79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to creating the Governor's Health Care Coordinating Council.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1823
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the rights of a purchaser under an executory contract for conveyance of real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2229
79-0 (2005)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the automatic renewal of contracts for security services.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2334
79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the filing of a disclosure statement by a vendor or member of a governing body of a port authority or navigation district; imposing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2801
79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to audits of state agency expenditures to recover overpayments and lost discounts.
House: Government Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2987
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, JoeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to funding advanced in connection with a lawsuit that is at a rate above the usurious interest prohibition.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3066
79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to unconscionable contract provisions.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 573
79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the award of certain highway maintenance contracts by the Texas Department of Transportation and to local matching funds requirements for highway projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 576
79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain purchases by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 629
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the rights of parties to an executory contract for conveyance of real property and certain other real property transactions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 945
79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the filing of a disclosure statement by a vendor or member of a governing body of a port authority or navigation district; imposing a penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 998
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to contracts with local workforce development boards.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1405
79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to funding advanced in connection with a lawsuit that is at a rate above the usurious interest prohibition.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1569
79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to audits of state agency expenditures to recover overpayments and lost discounts.
House: Government Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 443
78-0 (2003)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Relating to providing notice concerning certain school district purchases.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 969
78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to requiring commissioners and vendors of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas, to disclose certain financial relationships.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1378
78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain duties and information regarding water planning and development matters in the state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2091
78-0 (2003)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to procurement rules, guidelines, and procedures for regional transportation authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2190
78-0 (2003)
Author: Stick, Jack
Relating to contracts between the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and commissioners courts or private vendors for certain facilities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2397
78-0 (2003)
Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a vendor's or subcontractor's remedy for nonpayment of certain contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1359
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to providing notice concerning certain school district purchases.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 1412
78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to procurement rules, guidelines, and procedures for regional transportation authorities.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1720
78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a vendor's or subcontractor's remedy for nonpayment of certain contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
HB 110
78-1 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to certain governmental contracts to be performed in nonattainment areas for national ambient air quality standards.
House: Environmental Regulation
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 19
78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to certain government contracts to be performed in nonattainment areas for national ambient air quality standards.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1098
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the collection of taxes on printed materials distributed by mail.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1589
77-0 (2001)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to competitive bid requirements for certain contracts awarded by governmental entities.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1691
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2229
77-0 (2001)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to certain contracts between governmental entities and nonresident bidders.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2237
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moreno, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the procurement powers of certain navigation districts and port authorities.
House: Transportation
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2694
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to disclosure of contracts between candidates for or holders of certain public offices and governmental entities; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2748
77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to requiring commissioners and vendors of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas, to disclose certain financial relationships.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2817
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to certain laws governing water districts and nonprofit water or sewer service corporations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3087
77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to prohibiting procurement by the state of goods created using child or forced labor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3488
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to establishing a purchasing preference for calcium rich foods and drinks.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 925
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.Sponsor: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the procurement powers of certain navigation districts and port authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 413
76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the repeal of the exception to disclosure under the public information law of information submitted by an applicant for certification as a historically underutilized or disadvantaged business.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1615
76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the acquisition of goods and services by certain medical and dental institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 3072
76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to certain payments by a retail seller in a retail installment transaction involving a motor vehicle.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 543
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Drew
Relating to a payment to a governmental entity by credit card or check.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 667
76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the repeal of the exception to disclosure under the public information law of information submitted by an applicant for certification as a historically underutilized or disadvantaged business.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 690
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to preference to Texas and United States products in purchasing by state agencies, school districts, and certain charter schools.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to State Affairs
HB 557
75-0 (1997)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the repeal of certain wage requirements regarding payment for services under certain public contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1430
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to payment bonds on certain public works contracts.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1513
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the recovery by state agencies of certain indirect costs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2506
75-0 (1997)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to interest charged on late payment made by certain political subdivisions under a contract for goods or services.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 1688
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a preference given to bidders who hire recipients of financial assistance and services.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1727
75-0 (1997)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to assisting small businesses to participate in state public works contracting.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 727
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hernandez, Christine
Relating to the creation of a state business daily to give notice before a state agency makes a procurement with a value that exceeds $25,000.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1012
74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to the availability under the open records law of information submitted to a governmental entity by a potential vendor or contractor.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 845
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a state business daily to give notice before a state agency makes a procurement with a value that exceeds $25,000.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 421
73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the competitive bidding requirements of governmental entities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1281
73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to requiring bidders for certain contracts with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to show proof of support of employment programs for released felons and to the use of that information by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice in awarding contracts.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Record vote
HB 1413
73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to assistance to disadvantaged businesses in professional services contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1823
73-0 (1993)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to purchases by community centers and assistance organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 226
73-0 (1993)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the competitive bidding requirements of governmental entities and certain duties of the Office of Small Business Assistance.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 227
73-0 (1993)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the minimum contract amount in a public works or construction contract requiring execution of a bond.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
HB 192
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the awarding of certain contracts to small, disadvantaged business enterprises.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 360
72-0 (1991)
Author: Soileau, Curtis | et. al.
Relating to the preference for Texas and American products or bidders and to procedures relating to rejected low bids under certain public contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 223
70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the preference for Texas and United States products under certain public purchasing contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 224
70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the expansion of the preference given Texas and American bidders for certain state contracts.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 707
70-0 (1987)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the preference for disadvantaged, Texas, and American products under certain public purchasing contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1285
70-0 (1987)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to a contract for an improvement to a public school's real property.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate recommits conf. comm. report
HB 1403
70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the purchase of supplies, materials, services, or equipment from state funds appropriated for research projects.
House: Science & Technology
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1621
70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, CliffSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the liability of certain persons who clean up hazardous or solid wastes and to the indemnification of those persons.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1844
70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the authority of a governmental body to purchase certain professional services through competitive bidding.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1973
70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to contracts for public works.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 2087
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the arbitration of a controversy under certain contracts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 2628
70-0 (1987)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to acquire property by the issuance of notes for cash.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
SB 449
70-0 (1987)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to appeal of a determination of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for public works contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 450
70-0 (1987)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the enforcement of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for public works contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 456
70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the definition of the term "general prevailing rate of per diem wages."
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Special Subcommittee
SB 457
70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to a requirement that the prevailing wage rate be posted in certain places of employment; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 539
70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Larry, Jerald
Relating to variable contract rate disclosures for motor vehicle retail installment contracts and to contracts for the retail installment sales of heavy commercial vehicles and for refunds on prepayment.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 910
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the period for payment on a health spa contract.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1158
70-0 (1987)
Author: Anderson, Richard
Relating to the use and acquisition of real and personal property by certain governmental agencies or by nonprofit corporations acting on behalf of governmental agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1417
70-0 (1987)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to the authority to review and approve change orders to certain public works contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 1440
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the purchase of electricity from facilities using solid waste.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1455
70-0 (1987)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to a restriction of the use of certain indemnity provisions in certain construction contracts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
SB 64
70-2 (1987)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the operation of and issuance of bonds for projects by the Texas Public Building Authority.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 40
69-0 (1985)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to the grant of a preference in the purchase of products by governmental bodies.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 655
69-0 (1985)
Author: Finnell, CharlesSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to certain contracts pertaining to the reenactment of a crime and the payments of proceeds from those contracts into an escrow account for crime victims' compensation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1911
69-0 (1985)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the authority of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System to select and acquire a site for a Super-conducting Super Collider Accelerator project.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 807
69-0 (1985)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the procedures governing purchases made by counties; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 836
69-0 (1985)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to competitive bidding on contracts for the construction of permanent improvements at institutions of higher education; amending section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1073
69-0 (1985)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the authority of certain governmental entities to contract for the acquisition, use, or purchase of property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1173
69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Laney, James
Relating to interagency cooperation contracts; increasing the exclusion for written requirements and advance approval of such contracts from less than $350 to less than $2,500; allowing performing agencies to subcontract and purchase equipment; permitting receiving agencies to advance federal funds.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 58
69-2 (1986)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the purchase of certain energy-saving devices by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 86
69-3 (1986)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to the authority of certain entities that operate training programs on a statewide basis to contract with agencies and political subdivisions of the state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 43
69-3 (1986)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to the definition of "agency" in The Interagency Cooperation Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-12/30/86
HB 468
68-0 (1983)
Author: Cary, Reby
Relating to the acquisition of supplies, materials, services, and equipment by community centers for mental health and mental retardation services.
House: Public Health
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1112
68-0 (1983)
Author: Ragsdale, PaulSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the amount of performance and payment bonds required for certain public works contractors.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
HB 1903
68-0 (1983)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to the authority of certain governmental entities to contract for the acquisition, use, or purchase of property.
House: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2016
68-0 (1983)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to contracts made by the board of directors of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Testimony taken
HB 2019
68-0 (1983)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to bids of nonresident contractors.
House: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2261
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to appraisal district contracts with an appraisal firm which performs appraisal services for a property owner in an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 2415
68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to the grant of a preference in the purchase of products by governmental bodies.
House: State Affairs
No action taken
HB 12
68-2 (1984)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to the grant of a preference in the purchase of products by governmental bodies.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
HB 133
68-2 (1984)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the provision of telecommunications services by the State Purchasing and General Services Commission.
House: House Administration
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 98
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to bond for construction of a swimming pool.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1815
67-0 (1981)
Author: Pierce, GeorgeSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the deposit and investment of retainage.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1972
67-0 (1981)
Author: Sutton, Lou Nelle
Relating to minority businesses bidding on construction contracts awarded by governmental entities.
House: Business & Industry
Notice given - to call motion to reconsider
HB 1993
67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Relating to payment of contractors and subcontractors on certain public works projects.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1994
67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Relating to bids for public works.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2265
67-0 (1981)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Texas Hospital Equipment Financing Act.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 1920
66-0 (1979)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to regulation of natural gas sales contracts.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 680
66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the acquisition of property by the state and by political subdivisions.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 1039
66-0 (1979)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Relating to the regulation of contracts for dance studio lessons; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SCR 94
66-0 (1979)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"Sponsor: McBee, Susan Gurley
Authorizing continuation of interagency contracting arrangements between Legislative Council and State Commission for the Blind.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 200
65-0 (1977)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas over contracts between political subdivisions.
House: Natural Resources
Considered by committee in formal meeting
HB 2248
65-0 (1977)
Author: Lewis, GibsonSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to the validation of certain governmental acts and proceedings by municipalities, counties, and independent school districts regarding paving contracts.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 141
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hudson III, SamuelSponsor: McKinnon, Mike
Relating to contractors' performance and payment bonds and certain liens for contracts over a certain amount.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 1104
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Amending Acts 1973, 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, Page 574, Chapter 246; amending Section 1 of said Act to change the definition of "Home Solicitation Transaction"; providing that such definition shall apply to the sale of realty only when the transaction occurs at the residence of the prospective buyer.
House: Judiciary
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HCR 114
64-0 (1975)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Requesting the Senate to return HB 605 to the House for further consideration.
Signed by Governor
HB 596
63-0 (1973)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Declaring the public policy of the State of Texas; invalidating provisions for indemnity in certain contracts where there is negligence attributable to the indemnitee; defining terms; specifying the applicability of the Act.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HB 774
63-0 (1973)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the requirement that contracting agencies of the State of Texas, any county, city, town, school district, water district, hospital district, or other political subdivision of the state shall include nondiscrimination provisions by reason of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in all directly or indirectly publicly funded contracts for supplies, materials, services or equipment; requiring the contractor to include nondiscrimination provisions binding upon a subcontractor or vendor in every subcontract or purchase order; specifying compliance reports which the contractor shall file with the contracting agency; providing for cancellation, termination, or conditional continuance of a contract for noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of the contract and for debarment of such a contractor from further contracts with the agency; requiring reasonable efforts by the contracting agency to secure compliance with the contract provisions of this Act; defining "contracting agency"; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 912
63-0 (1973)
Author: Doyle, Terry
Relating to certain liens and to certain claims against bonds.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1437
63-0 (1973)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to the effect of certain contractual agreements on students enrolled in public schools.
House: Education
Subcommittee hearing date
SB 304
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to a cooperative purchasing service through the State Board of Control for counties, home-rule cities, cities, villages, and towns organized under general law, special districts, school districts, junior college districts, and other legally constituted political subdivisions of the state or combinations of these for cooperative purchasing among local governments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
SB 266
62-0 (1971)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to and establishing state policies and procedures for the procurement of professional services of architects, attorneys, physicians, surgeons and engineers by agencies and departments of the State of Texas, political subdivisions, counties, municipalities, districts, public authorities or publicly-owned utilities.
HB 672
61-0 (1969)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to the right to rescind a contract for sale of merchandise when solicited door to door; amending the Business & Commerce Code.
HB 761
61-0 (1969)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to certain covenants of indemnification in contracts of agreements pertaining to construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of certain improvements to or on real property.
SB 94
61-0 (1969)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" | et. al.
Relating to purchase of certain firearms and accessories by residents of Texas in states contiguous to Texas.
SB 438
61-0 (1969)
Author: Word, James Powell
Relating to certain covenants of indemnification in contracts or agreements pertaining to construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of certain improvements to or on real property.
SB 170
60-0 (1967)
Author: Word, James Powell
Relating to contractual relationship between parties to a construction contract; exempting contracts in existence prior to the date this Act takes effect.
HB 191
59-0 (1965)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to abolishing the gift tax on motor vehicles.
HB 298
59-0 (1965)
Author: Vale, Bob | et. al.
Relating to venue in suits on promissory notes.
HB 503
59-0 (1965)
Author: Vale, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the purchasing procedure of publicly owned gas and electric companies in certain counties.
HB 504
59-0 (1965)
Author: Vale, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the purchasing procedure of publicly owned gas and electric companies.
HB 752
59-0 (1965)
Author: Alaniz, John C. | et. al.
Relating to requiring recordation and regulating forfeiture of certain real estate contracts.
SB 41
59-0 (1965)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to amending the Penal Code by providing that when a purchase under a certain Article is an emergency purchase and such is certified in writing by affidavit, by the purchaser, the Article shall not apply; defining emergency purchase.
HB 1064
58-0 (1963)
Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al.
Relating to providing for the period of notice stipulation in contracts between Federal prime contractors and their subcontractors.
HB 145
57-0 (1961)
Author: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to extending the time for payment of all notes or obligations executed by purchasers of school land for the unpaid balances of principal due the State thereon which are due or will become due prior to November 1, 1966.
HB 582
56-0 (1959)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Relating to requiring any contract by a person under twenty-one years of age with a representative of organized baseball to be approved by the Probate Court of the county of his residence.
HB 584
56-0 (1959)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L. | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain acts relating to the sale of sand and gravel by the City of Austin.
SB 183
56-0 (1959)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard
Relating to the requirement of performance and payment bonds by public contractors and claims and liens thereunder for materials and labor.
HB 339
55-0 (1957)
Author: Dugas, Jr., Louis
Relating to repealing certain Articles of the Penal Code concerning wage rates, hours of work and contracts for skilled and unskilled labor on public works construction in the State with provisions for the authorization of enforcement and regulation by the State Commission of Labor Statistics, and setting forth these provisions anew; providing a penalty.
HB 698
55-0 (1957)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to protected assignments of accounts receivable.
HB 293
54-0 (1955)
Author: Sayers, Scott Philen | et. al.
Relating to providing for contingent fee contracts for attorneys and limiting the amounts thereof; and declaring that such contracts shall be void and unenforceable if obtained as the result of intervention of any lay person, organization or corporation, or in which such lay person, organization or corporation has an interest therein.
HB 9
53-0 (1953)
Author: Fisk, Jack Gordon | et. al.
Relating to amending, revising and recodifying certain laws dealing with the State Board of Control, prescribing the function and procedures of the Office of Central Services (successor to the State Board of Control); fixing an effective date.
SB 214
53-0 (1953)
Author: Sadler, Harley Herman | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to approve agreements for construction and operation of cooperative facilities for conservation and utilization of gas, after notice and hearing and certain findings by the Commission.
HB 141
52-0 (1951)
Author: Davis, Charles Gowin
Relating to amending certain statutes to provide for the maximum rate of interest that may be legally charged, directly or indirectly, on any note or other written contract; providing that any such note or contract shall be null and void where a greater rate of interest, than that provided in this Act, is charged; defining the word "indirectly".
SB 237
52-0 (1951)
Author: Tynan, Walter
Relating to providing that the Commissioners Court of any County in the State may enter into contracts for the accomplishment of plans and programs for flood control and soil conservation with certain agencies, and such agencies, districts and municipal corporations may be divided between the parties or delegated to either the County or to one or more of said agencies, districts, and municipal corporations for a specified period or until certain plans for programs are accomplished.
HB 454
51-0 (1949)
Author: McCorkle, Claude H.
Relating to providing that any person, firm, or corporation who shall purchase, buy, receive or accept for the purpose of purchasing or buying any goods, wares, merchandise or personal property of whatsoever kind or character, upon a contract or agreement, expressed or implied, that the value, purchase price, or amount to be paid for such property is to be found, fixed or ascertained, by a test, examination or classification made or to be made of such property by the purchaser or receiver thereof, and shall fail, or refuse to pay to the seller of the property the price or value so found or fixed thereon, shall be guilty of theft by conversion and punished as provided for such offense or theft.
HJR 17
48-0 (1943)
Author: Hartzog, Howard G. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment providing after adoption all contracts for a greater rate of interest than eight per centum per annum when secured by a bona fide lien on real estate, farm machinery and equipment, live stock, crops or other farm produce, shall be deemed usurious, and except as otherwise provided by the Legislature all other contracts for a greater rate than eight per centum per annum shall also be deemed usurious.
HB 703
47-0 (1941)
Author: Rhodes, Cecil T.
Relating to authorizing the creation of the office of County Purchasing Agent in all counties of this State with certain population; prescribing his duties and fixing his compensation; prescribing a penalty for the violation of this Act.
HB 842
46-0 (1939)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; contracts and conveyances by persons subsequently adjudged insane or otherwise incompetent.
HB 78
45-2 (1937)
Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby
Relating to amending a certain House Bill of the Acts of the 45th Legislature (R.S.); providing that any person purchasing citrus fruit from any dealer qualified as such, and paying therefor in current money of the United States, shall be exempt from giving the bond provided in certain Bill and providing that such person applying for license shall indicate on his application that he desires to operate as a cash buyer, buying only from qualified dealers, prescribing the rights of such cash citrus dealer and providing the amount of license fee, a penalty for violation.
SB 462
44-0 (1935)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers | et. al.
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell or to offer to sale, within the State of Texas, any goods, wares and/or merchandise manufactured out of the State of Texas, wholly or in part, by by convicts or prisoners in penal and/or reformatory institutions except convicts or prisoners on parole or probation, providing exemptions, providing penalties.
SB 386
39-0 (1925)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to requiring all public works authorized to be done by the State, or by any county, city or town incorporated under General or Special Law, or school district created by General or Special Law, to be done under contract and contracts by competitive bidding.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
HB 510
35-0 (1917)
Author: Valentine, I. T.
Relating to requiring the Comptroller of Public Accounts and county judges to implement the use of the plat book system for tax assessment purposes.
HB 25
35-3 (1917)
Author: Sackett, Henry H. | et. al.
Relating to amending Article 5692, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as adopted in 1911, providing that actions for specific performance shall be filed within four years.
HB 64
22-0 (1891)
Relating to amending the statute on interest.
SB 10
22-0 (1891)
Relating to invalidating the provision in any stipulation, contract, or agreement limiting the time in which suit may be brought thereon to not less than two years.
HB 21
22-1 (1892)
Relating to regulating the rate of interest and to defining usury.