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SB 652 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1179 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1814 78-0 (2003) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Government Reform Referred to Government Reform
HB 3006 78-0 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to state health and human services. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
HB 3124 78-0 (2003) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Human Services
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3343 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the coordination of statewide public transportation by the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in committee
HB 3519 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene Relating to health and human services. House: Appropriations Postponed
SB 1217 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1421 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1862 78-0 (2003) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to health and human services. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 409 76-0 (1999) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to studies and strategic plans concerning the delivery of long-term care, community services, and certain health services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1402 76-0 (1999) Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Human Services
Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 95 76-0 (1999) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to studies and strategic plans concerning the delivery of long-term care, community services, and certain health services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 357 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Senate: Health Services Referred to Health Services
HB 3132 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to payment under contracts with the Texas Rehabilitation Commission for vocational rehabilitation services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
SB 487 75-0 (1997) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to payment under contracts with the Texas Rehabilitation Commission for vocational rehabilitation services. House: Human Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/98
HB 1051 73-0 (1993) Author: Hunter, Bob Relating to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities and the administration of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1052 73-0 (1993) Author: Hunter, Bob Relating to the obtaining of criminal conviction record information by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Human Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 407 73-0 (1993) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities and the administration of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 409 73-0 (1993) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the obtaining of criminal conviction record information by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1086 72-0 (1991) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Senate: Health & Human Services Motion withdrawn
SB 1087 72-0 (1991) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the authority of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission to obtain criminal history record information relating to a prospective employee. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 108 72-1 (1991) Author: Swinford, David Relating to transferring the functions of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired and the Texas Commission for the Blind to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 231 72-1 (1991) Author: Gibson, Bruce Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
SB 88 72-1 (1991) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Human Services
Senate: Finance
1st Printing printed and distributed
HB 94 72-2 (1991) Author: Gibson, Bruce Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
SB 50 72-2 (1991) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HCR 168 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Terral Requesting the Texas Rehabilitation Commission to take certain steps to improve regulation of service providers. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HCR 169 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Terral Granting Kay Moore, as next friend of Michael Moore, permission to sue the state and the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HCR 217 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Terral Granting Wilson Raven permission to sue the state, the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, and the State Purchasing and General Services Commission. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HCR 201 70-0 (1987) Author: Cooper, Anne Directing specified agencies to develop a plan and interagency agreement providing for a continuum of residential care, treatment, education, training, habilitation, and vocational services to children with disabilities. House: Human Services Placed on Resolutions Calendar
SCR 58 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Cooper, Anne
Directing certain agencies to develop a plan and interagency agreement to provide certain services to children with disabilities under the managing conservatorship of the state. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 135 70-0 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Barton, Erwin
Requesting the cooperation of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, the Central Education Agency, and the Texas Rehabilitation Commission in implementing an interagency agreement. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 360 69-0 (1985) Author: Gibson, Bruce Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission and to the administration of developmental disability services. House: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization
HCR 179 69-0 (1985) Author: Madla, Frank Requesting the cooperation of the TDMHMR, Central Education Agency, and Texas Rehabilitation Commission in improving coordination of their services to persons with mental retardation. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HCR 226 69-0 (1985) Author: Evans, Charles
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Granting Systems Marketing and Education, Inc. permission to sue the state. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed w/o the Governor's signature
SB 118 69-0 (1985) Author: Edwards, Chet
Sponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission and to the administration of developmental disability services. House: Government Organization
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 129 69-0 (1985) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Vowell, Jack
Requesting the cooperation of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Central Education Agency, and the Texas Rehabilitation Commission in improving coordination of their services to persons with mental retardation. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 167 69-0 (1985) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Granting Systems Marketing and Education, Inc. permission to sue the state. Senate: Jurisprudence Received from the Senate
HB 803 68-0 (1983) Author: Hernandez, Joe Relating to the membership of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Human Services Referred to subcommittee
SB 33 68-0 (1983) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Barton, Erwin
Relating to rights, powers, duties, and functions of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission; providing for a right of subrogation for the cost of services provided. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 66 68-0 (1983) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to adopting the definition of autism and other pervasive developmental disorders as stated in the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 69 68-0 (1983) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to developing a written plan and interagency agreement addressing vocational training program standards, vocational program evaluation guidelines, and a continuum of vocational services for persons having autism. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
HB 1239 67-0 (1981) Author: Smith, Terral Relating to the payment of postage due by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Appropriations Coauthor authorized
HB 1324 67-0 (1981) Author: Nabers, Lynn Relating to access to the criminal record or history of a client or applicant for services by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Security & Sanctions Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1327 67-0 (1981) Author: Lewis, Gibson
Sponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the state's liability for and defense of claims based on conduct of certain medical consultants to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 612 67-0 (1981) Author: Doggett, Lloyd Relating to the payment of additional death benefits to former employees of the Central Education Agency. Senate: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 712 67-0 (1981) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to access to the criminal record or history of a client or applicant for services by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 992 67-0 (1981) Author: Jones, Grant Relating to the state's liability for and defense of claims based on conduct of certain medical consultants to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken
HB 2254 66-0 (1979) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to access to the criminal record or history of a client or an applicant for services by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1255 66-0 (1979) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to access to the criminal record or history of a client or an applicant for services by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HCR 160 65-0 (1977) Author: Hill, Gerald
Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Granting Harvey Lane, et al permission to sue the state. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SB 1048 65-0 (1977) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to qualifications of members of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Human Resources
Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 485 62-0 (1971) Author: Murray, Menton J. Relating to changing the name of the Commission for Rehabilitation.
HB 486 62-0 (1971) Author: Murray, Menton J. Relating to including persons employed by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission in the definition of employee relating to the accumumlated vacation and sick leave payment to estates of employees.
SB 184 62-0 (1971) Author: Watson, Murray
Sponsor: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to including employees of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission in the definition of "employee" for certain purposes.
SB 185 62-0 (1971) Author: Watson, Murray
Sponsor: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to the change of the name of the Commission for Rehabilitation.
SB 829 62-0 (1971) Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Sponsor: Cavness, Don
Relating to vending facilities operated on State property by blind persons.
HB 325 61-0 (1969) Author: Price, William Rayford | et. al. Relating to creating a Commission for Rehabilitation and prescribing its powers, duties, functions, financing and procedures.
HB 333 61-0 (1969) Author: Stewart, Vernon James Relating to creating a Commission for Rehabilitation and prescribing its powers, duties, functions, financing and procedures.
SB 110 61-0 (1969) Author: Cole, Criss | et. al. Relating to creating a Commission for Rehabilitation and prescribing its powers, duties, functions, financing and procedures.
SB 90 60-0 (1967) Author: Cole, Criss | et. al. Relating to the rehabilitation of the handicapped by creating a Texas Commission of Rehabilitation and prescribing its powers, duties, functions, and procedures; and prescribing certain powers, duties, functions, and procedures for the Texas State Commission for the Blind.


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