HCR 8 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 9 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the United States Congress to conduct a cost-benefit analysis regarding the risks of climate change and appropriate measures to address them.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HCR 14 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 16 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass universal background checks for all gun purchases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 20 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HCR 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HCR 34 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 36 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Urging the United States Congress to pass the I am Vanessa Guillén Act.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HCR 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HCR 39 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Urging Congress to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision from the Social Security program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HCR 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HCR 43 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HCR 47 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the Green New Deal.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HCR 48 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Urging Congress to pass legislation that would grant licensing authority for public school bus drivers to the states.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 51 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to pass the I am Vanessa Guillén Act.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 52 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
HCR 53 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the U.S. Constitution addressing campaign fundraising and spending limits.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HCR 63 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass H.R. 40 to establish the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 71 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Urging Congress to bestow on Marcelino Serna the Congressional Medal of Honor.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HCR 76 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Urging Congress to provide financial assistance to the states' unemployment compensation programs.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HJR 15 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to prohibit abortion, euthanasia, and certain other acts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 95 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the number of terms that a person may be elected to Congress.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 10 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Condemning China's practice of involuntary organ harvesting.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HR 1993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Urging Congress to pass the "CHIPS for America Act" or any legislation that substantially increases the United States' investments in semiconductor manufacturing and research.
Reported enrolled
SCR 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Condemning China's practice of involuntary organ harvesting.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 12 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SCR 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SCR 18 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Urging Congress to pass legislation that would grant licensing authority for public school bus drivers to the states.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SCR 27 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the U.S. Constitution addressing campaign fundraising and spending limits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 34 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to pass the I am Vanessa Guillén Act.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Left pending in committee
SCR 41 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the "Keep Nine" amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HCR 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HCR 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the For the People Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HCR 3 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HCR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 5 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HCR 7 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass H.R. 40 to establish the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 8 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Urging Congress to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HCR 10 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 16 87-1 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to prohibit abortion, euthanasia, and certain other acts.
Filed
HJR 17 87-1 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
Filed
HCR 4 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HCR 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the For the People Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HCR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HCR 7 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 8 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HJR 10 87-2 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to prohibit abortion, euthanasia, and certain other acts.
Filed
HCR 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HCR 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HCR 3 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the For the People Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HCR 4 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 5 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 6 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HCR 7 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass H.R. 40 to establish the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 9 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the Freedom to Vote Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HCR 12 87-3 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Urging Congress to pass legislation that would grant licensing authority for public school bus drivers to the states.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 13 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 15 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Urging Congress to oppose the expansion of the Internal Revenue Service's power to track bank account transactions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 5 87-3 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to prohibit abortion, euthanasia, and certain other acts.
Filed
SCR 3 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Urging Congress to pass legislation that would grant licensing authority for public school bus drivers to the states.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Signed by the Governor
SCR 5 87-3 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Urging Congress to oppose the burdensome reporting requirements included in the Biden administration's revenue proposals for fiscal year 2022.
Filed
HCR 12 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Urging Congress to designate election day as a national holiday.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HCR 14 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 15 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the United States Congress to conduct a cost-benefit analysis regarding the risks of climate change and appropriate measures to address them.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HCR 19 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HCR 29 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Urging Congress to establish a Medicaid block grant program for Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HCR 30 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HCR 31 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HCR 34 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 49 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Urging Congress to oppose construction of a border wall through Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 61 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Urging Congress to pass the Recovering America's Wildlife Act.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 65 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass universal background checks for all gun purchases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 66 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging the United States Congress to impeach President Donald J. Trump.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the U.S. Constitution overturning the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HCR 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Urging the president and Congress to continue to protect La Lomita Historical Park.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 73 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Urging Congress to designate the Butterfield Overland Trail as a National Historic Trail.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HCR 74 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Urging Congress to enact H.R. 613/S. 164, the TRICARE Reserve Select Improvement Act.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
HCR 80 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to enact legislation establishing a single-payer health care system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 88 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass stricter gun laws, including a ban on the sale of assault weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 90 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Urging Congress to allow health savings accounts to be used for direct primary care.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Expressing support for a revised Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility Study.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HCR 147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Urging Congress to work collectively toward a fair, equitable, and logical approach to federal transportation funding in any new federal transportation legislation considered.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass a constitutional amendment abolishing the Electoral College and creating a system for the direct election of presidents by popular vote.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HCR 150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Memorializing the 116th Congress to pass H.R. 40 establishing a commission to study and develop reparation proposals for African Americans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HCR 153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Expressing support for the Green New Deal.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HCR 154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform that creates a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to oppose the transgender military ban.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HCR 167 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John
Urging Congress to pass legislation compensating the survivors and surviving families of the Sutherland Springs mass shooting for damages due to the failure of the U.S. Air Force to report the shooter's conviction to the FBI National Crime Information Center Database.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass H.R. 1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HCR 178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Urging Congress to enact legislation directing the Department of Housing and Urban Development to rewrite the formula for the allocation of Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery funds to low- and moderate-income people.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HJR 121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to ensure balance, integrity, and transparency in our national campaign finance system.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HR 776 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Urging the Texas delegation of Congress to support bipartisan climate action policy initiatives.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HR 1160 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Urging Congress to unite in bipartisan support for the ratification of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Reported enrolled
HR 2109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Urging Congress to pass legislation to consolidate funding for FEMA temporary housing programs and HUD long-term housing programs into a single Disaster Housing Response and Recovery Block Grant.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SCR 1 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SCR 13 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Urging Congress to oppose construction of a border wall through Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SCR 23 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Urging Congress to designate the Butterfield Overland Trail as a National Historic Trail.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SCR 24 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Expressing support for a revised Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility Study.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SCR 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Urging the Texas delegation to Congress to express to the U.S. Maritime Administration and the jurisdictional congressional committees the critical need to provide a national security multimission training vessel to the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SCR 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Urging Congress to pass the Recovering America's Wildlife Act.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SCR 59 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Urging the president to designate a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
SR 535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Declaring the crisis at the Texas-Mexico International Border an emergency and requesting Congress to adopt a budget that fully funds all means necessary to fully secure the Texas-Mexico International Border.
Reported enrolled
SR 760 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Urging Congress to unite in bipartisan support for the ratification of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SR 816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact legislation to consolidate disaster recovery housing funding into a single Disaster Housing Response and Recovery Block Grant.
Reported enrolled
HCR 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
HCR 28 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Expressing opposition to United Nations Agenda 21.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Declaring that presidential executive orders cannot interfere with states' rights.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
HCR 30 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Urging Congress to direct the Bureau of Land Management to affirm the provisions of the Red River Boundary Compact and to acknowledge that the vegetation line on the south bank of the Red River forms the boundary between Oklahoma and Texas.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 31 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Urging Congress to encourage the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revise existing policies that promote the waste of water after an irrigated crop has been declared a failure.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 33 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Urging Congress to consider the removal of trade, financial, and travel restrictions relating to Cuba.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 34 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the U.S. Constitution overturning the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
HCR 35 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Urging Congress to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to limit the types of food items eligible for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 36 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
HCR 37 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Calling on Congress to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
HCR 38 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Urging Congress to abolish the current income-based system of taxation.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 44 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Urging Congress to pass S.2896, the Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2016.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 45 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Urging Congress to bestow the Congressional Medal of Honor on Doris "Dorie" Miller for his heroism during World War II.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
HCR 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Record vote
HCR 54 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to keep the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 58 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Urging Congress to provide Texas with Medicaid block grants.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
HCR 59 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Urging Congress to pass a budget.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 79 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Urging Congress to abolish the current income based system of taxation.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 82 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Urging Congress to retain the tax exemption for municipal bonds.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Received from the House
HCR 84 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew
Urging Congress to identify federal regulatory programs that harm the Texas oil and gas industry and delegate relevant regulatory responsibilities to state agencies.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
HCR 87 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Urging Congress to direct the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Received from the House
HCR 88 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging Congress to revise funding formulas for Targeted Infrastructure Capability grants to emphasize threat assessment rather than population.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Received from the House
HCR 90 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Urging Congress to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 98 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Urging Congress and the president to reject the imposition of an import tax or border adjustment tax on trade with Mexico.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 100 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HCR 104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Urging Congress to require the Bureau of Land Management to commission a gradient boundary survey of the south bank of the Red River.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Encouraging Congress to pass legislation allowing the State of Texas to manage the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery out to 200 nautical miles.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 106 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Urging Congress to provide sufficient federal funding for the construction of a storm surge barrier along the Texas coast.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 119 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Urging Congress to end the antitrust exemption for insurers.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the United States Congress to conduct a cost-benefit analysis regarding the risks of climate change and appropriate measures to address them.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Urging Congress to bar investments in Russia until investigations into Russian interference with U.S. elections have been completed.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HJR 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
HJR 44 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to provide for a federal balanced budget.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 77 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Rescinding the 1899 application of the 26th Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call an unrestricted national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing undisclosed amendments to that Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HJR 78 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Rescinding the 1901 and 1911 applications to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the direct election of U.S. Senators.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HJR 80 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the terms of office of members of Congress.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HJR 104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Urging the Congress of the United States to propose for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution which would prohibit, with one exception, the practice of abortion within the United States or in any place subject to their jurisdiction or, in the alternative, applying to Congress to call a convention, pursuant to Article V of that Constitution, for the specific and limited purpose of proposing such an amendment to that Constitution for ratification.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HJR 120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Applying to Congress for a limited national convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to restore balance and integrity to our elections.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HR 408 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Urging Congress to preserve the North American Free Trade Agreement.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 603 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Condemning recent acts of anti-Semitism in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 1025 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Urging Congress to recognize the importance of trade between Texas and Mexico.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported enrolled
HR 1833 85-0 (2017)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact legislation to expand and extend the current federal tax credit for carbon capture, utilization, and storage under Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Reported enrolled
HR 2217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Urging Congress to amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of "marijuana."
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SCR 1 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Calling on Congress to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 2 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 3 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 9 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to explore and negotiate the creation of a binational framework allowing the United States and Mexico to address the threat of communicable diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SCR 22 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to recognize the importance of trade between Texas and Mexico.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SCR 24 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Urging the United States Congress to continue joint federal-state funding of Texas Medicaid while transferring administration of the program to the Texas Legislature.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Darby, Drew
Urging Congress to review federal regulations on the oil and gas industry.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
SCR 31 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Expressing opposition to using eminent domain for the construction of a wall or fence along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 32 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Urging Congress to provide sufficient federal funding for the construction of a storm surge barrier along the Texas coast.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Received from the Senate
SCR 34 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Urging Congress to ensure the fair allocation of Medicare funding for graduate medical education to all states.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SCR 35 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 36 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Encouraging Congress to pass legislation allowing the State of Texas to manage the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery out to 200 nautical miles.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SCR 37 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Urging Congress to increase appropriations from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund to properly maintain ship channels.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Signed by the Governor
SCR 38 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Urging Congress to continue to support NAFTA.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SCR 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Urging Congress to reduce the amount of paperwork required of teachers by federal law.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SCR 40 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to preserve federal funding for community health centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SCR 41 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Paul, Dennis
Urging Congress to direct the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
SCR 47 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a regulation freedom amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
SCR 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Urging Congress to pass S.2896, the Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2016.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
SJR 2 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 37 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to impose term limits for justices of the United States Supreme Court and to allow the states to overturn a decision of the United States Supreme Court.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 38 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Darby, Drew
Rescinding certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 40 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the terms of office of members of Congress.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SR 712 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Urging Congress to enact legislation to expand and extend the current federal tax credit for carbon capture, utilization, and storage under Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Record vote
HCR 16 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 17 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to preserve the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 18 85-1 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 22 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging the U.S. Congress to impeach President Donald John Trump.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 23 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 24 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Urging Congress to enact and fund comprehensive immigration reform that creates a road map to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, promotes economic growth, and strengthens national security.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 25 85-1 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Urging the United States Congress to bar investments in Russia until investigations into Russian interference with U.S. elections have been completed.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 31 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Calling for the reversal of the U.S. attorney general's order issued on July 19, 2017, for the repeal of the civil asset forfeiture program, and for the program's replacement with a criminal asset forfeiture process.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 32 85-1 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Urging Congress to pass the Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 33 85-1 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Urging Congress to waive the Social Security Disability Insurance five-month waiting period for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HR 221 85-1 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Urging Congress to support statehood for Puerto Rico.
Filed
HR 381 85-1 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Urging Congress to declare Juneteenth a national holiday.
Filed
HCR 26 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HCR 27 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to abolish the current income-based system of taxation and to enact a national retail sales tax, and urging repeal of the Sixteenth Amendment.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 29 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Declaring that presidential executive orders cannot interfere with states' rights.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
HCR 32 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
HCR 36 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Received from the House
HCR 46 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Urging Congress to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide VA services to incarcerated veterans detained in state hospitals and to consider expanding such services to all incarcerated veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 49 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
HCR 54 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil
Memorializing Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a "Regulation Freedom Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
HCR 57 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 59 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Urging Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to provide for a balanced federal budget, except during a war.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
HCR 61 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 63 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to expedite natural gas exports.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 67 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
HCR 68 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Urging the U.S. Congress to designate the Chisholm Trail and the Great Western Trail as National Historic Trails.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 73 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Urging the United States Congress to provide Department of Homeland Security funds for the protection of the Texas electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 80 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Petitioning Congress to provide funding for repairs to the Battleship Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
HCR 82 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 89 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the health insurance tax.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 91 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Urging the president to abandon the budget proposal redirecting offshore drilling revenue due to Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
HCR 94 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Estes, Craig
Urging the U.S. Congress to designate the Chisholm Trail and the Great Western Trail as National Historic Trails.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 109 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Urging Congress to encourage the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 112 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Urging Congress to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revise existing policies that promote the waste of water after an irrigated crop has been declared a failure.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 113 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to direct the Bureau of Land Management to affirm the provisions of the Red River Boundary Compact and acknowledge that the vegetation line on the south bank of the Red River forms the boundary between Oklahoma and Texas.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 117 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Urging the United States Congress to pass the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HCR 120 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Urging Congress to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Section 5056, and to appropriate sufficient funds so that efforts to solve the salt problem in the Amistad International Reservoir can continue.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 77 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 78 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
HJR 79 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to provide for a federal balanced budget.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 146 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.
Applying to Congress to call a convention, to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution urging the restoration of free and fair elections.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
HR 704 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Urging the federal government to return title to all federal public lands within the western states to the states where the land is located.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
HR 1145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Urging Congress to expedite the permitting process for the export of liquefied natural gas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HR 1215 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Petitioning Congress to instruct the Transportation Security Administration to accept concealed handgun licenses as valid forms of identification.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported enrolled
HR 1508 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Expressing support for the use of sound science to study and regulate modern agricultural technologies and opposition to legislative or regulatory action that may result in unnecessary restrictions on the technologies.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Reported enrolled
HR 1605 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Expressing a commitment to the elimination of illegal fishing and urging Congress to take action to end illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in our sovereign waters.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Reported enrolled
HR 1835 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Expressing support for the implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Reported enrolled
HR 2505 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Condemning anti-Semitism and expressing opposition to the international Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 1 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 2 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 5 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
SCR 6 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SCR 8 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Urging Congress to reduce the amount of paperwork required of teachers by federal law.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SCR 12 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Urging Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to provide for a balanced federal budget except during a time of national emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 13 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
SCR 20 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Urging the United States Congress to provide Department of Homeland Security funds for the protection of the Texas electric grid.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SCR 23 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a regulation freedom amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 27 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Expressing opposition to EPA-proposed guidelines regarding carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired power plants under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SCR 29 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Urging Congress to update Voting Rights Act provisions to protect against voter discrimination.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 32 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Wu, Gene
Urging Congress to expedite natural gas exports.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
SCR 37 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Paul, Dennis
Urging Congress to encourage the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
SJR 63 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SR 451 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Urging Congress to direct the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
SR 642 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Expressing support for the study and regulation of modern agricultural technologies.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Record vote
HCR 21 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Urging the United States Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
HCR 25 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution for the purpose of addressing concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
HCR 26 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 32 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Urging Congress and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to cease imposing contraception mandates on private businesses.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
HCR 38 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 42 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Urging Congress to designate election day as a national holiday.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HCR 44 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to swiftly enact and fund comprehensive immigration reform that creates a road map to citizenship for some 11 million undocumented immigrants, promotes economic growth, and strengthens national security.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 45 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
HCR 46 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Urging the Congress of the United States to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution providing that, except during a national emergency or a war declared by the Congress of the United States pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 11, United States Constitution, or other national emergency, the total of all federal appropriations for a fiscal year may not exceed the total of all estimated federal revenue for that fiscal year.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
HCR 50 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
HCR 60 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Urging the United States Congress to modify the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to allow cost-sharing payments and premium tax credits to be made available to the Texas political subdivision health care benefit pools on the same basis as those for health plans participating in the new federal exchange.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 61 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 63 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Asserting sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and beseeching the federal government to immediately cease and desist from the promulgation of mandates that infringe on the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms or that are otherwise beyond the scope of its constitutionally delegated powers.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
HCR 71 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Urging the United States Congress to request that the U.S. Postmaster General designate a ZIP code that includes all properties within the city of Prairie View.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HCR 77 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Reaffirming Texas' sovereignty under the Texas Constitution and the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
HCR 86 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Urging the president of the United States to refrain from issuing executive orders that exceed his authority and that violate the U.S. Constitution.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
HCR 106 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to provide sufficient manpower, infrastructure, and technology to ensure the security and efficiency of land ports of entry on the southwestern border.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Received from the House
HCR 117 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Expressing support for the Voting Rights Act and urging the United States Congress to protect every citizen's right to participate in the political process by making permanent the provisions of Section 5 of that legislation.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HCR 119 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to rewrite the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in order to lessen the burden of over-testing and teaching to the test.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
HCR 123 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the United States Congress to revise Department of Homeland Security funding formulas for Targeted Infrastructure Capability grants to include a separate threat assessment for strategically located border communities, irrespective of population.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
HJR 55 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to require the approval of a majority of the state legislatures before Congress may increase the federal debt.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
HJR 94 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Urging Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to address concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and related cases and events.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
HJR 101 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Rescinding the application of the 26th Texas Legislature made in the year 1899 to the United States Congress to call an unrestricted national convention, pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, for proposing undisclosed amendments to that Constitution.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HR 230 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Expressing opposition to the United States Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and urging the United States Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution restoring republican democracy to the people of the United States.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
HR 710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Urging the United States Congress to amend existing laws and regulations governing animal slaughter and meat processing to accommodate small farms and ranches.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HR 1373 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Urging the United States Congress to pass the DREAM Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 1786 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Urging the United States Congress to direct the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to undertake a study of urotrauma among members of the military.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HR 2853 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to withdraw the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's proposed rule to regulate hydraulic fracturing on federal and tribal lands.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
SCR 2 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SCR 3 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to rename the Harlingen Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic at Harlingen.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SCR 6 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border during the 2012-2013 budget cycle.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 15 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SCR 17 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Urging Congress to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to United States Navy and United States Air Force veterans who served on the inland waterways, in the territorial waters, and in the airspace of the Republic of Vietnam and to institute a presumption of connection to employment for civilians exposed to Agent Orange in their workplaces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
SCR 27 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Urging Congress to reauthorize Section 5056 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 and to appropriate sufficient funds for the Rio Grande Environmental Management Program.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SJR 53 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Rescinding every application made at any time by the Legislature of the State of Texas to the United States Congress to call a national convention, pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, for proposing any amendment or amendments to that Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 3 83-1 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Urging the United States Congress to swiftly enact and fund comprehensive immigration reform that creates a road map to citizenship for some 11 million undocumented immigrants, promotes economic growth, and strengthens national security.
Filed
HCR 4 83-1 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Expressing support for the Voting Rights Act and urging the United States Congress to protect every citizen's right to participate in the political process by making permanent the provisions of Section 5 of that legislation.
Filed
SCR 4 83-1 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Urging the U.S. Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.
Filed
HCR 16 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Affirming that the State of Texas claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the Constitution of the United States, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
HCR 17 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Urging Congress to call a constitutional convention for the purpose of proposing a constitutional amendment that permits the repeal of any federal law or regulation by vote of two-thirds of the state legislatures.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
HCR 18 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the United States Constitution providing for a federal balanced budget.
House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 19 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Memorializing the United States Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution providing that any provision of law or regulation of the United States can be repealed if two-thirds of the state legislatures approve resolutions for that purpose and requesting that the legislatures of the other states join this state in urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a "Repeal Amendment."
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
HCR 21 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Urging Congress to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Section 5056, and to appropriate sufficient funds so that efforts to solve the salt problem in the Amistad International Reservoir can continue.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Received from the House
HCR 23 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Memorializing Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to provide for a federal balanced budget.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
HCR 25 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Todd
Urging Congress to remove confidentiality mandates for minors from family planning services programs operating under Title X of the Public Health Service Act and Medicaid.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 27 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Expressing opposition to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Considered in Calendars
HCR 34 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Urging the United States Congress not to privatize the social security program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HCR 37 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Urging the United States Congress to revise the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 so that the State of Texas may exclude the assessment scores of recently arrived limited English proficiency students from adequate yearly progress determinations for a period of three years following the students' initial enrollment and so that the exclusion period for LEP students who enter Texas schools in grades 10 and higher concludes prior to the students' final year of schooling.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 39 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment and to cap the maximum federal income tax rate at 15 percent.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 42 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Expressing support for the current FBI effort to reevaluate existing policies, standards, and protocols for forensic DNA testing laboratories and expressing support for any new policies, standards, and protocols that would hold public and private labs to the same standards, audits, and review process, urging Congress to pass any necessary federal legislation that ensures continued quality in forensic science while holding public and private lab DNA analysis to the same standards, and encouraging Texas law enforcement agencies to use forensic science review methods that will eliminate DNA testing backlogs.
House: Corrections Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Signed by the Governor
HCR 50 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Affirming the pride of all Texans in both our one and indivisible national union and our one and indivisible state, claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist from certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HCR 54 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul
Urging the United States Congress to reaffirm its commitment to the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, to abolish the Department of Education, the Federal Highway Administration, the Department of Commerce, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Labor, to reduce the federal income tax by an amount equal to the cost savings associated with the abolition of these agencies, to commit to never usurping the rights of the states in future legislation, and to refrain from exempting itself from any legislation it so passes.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
HCR 60 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 61 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Expressing opposition to federal interference in state management of Texas' water resources.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Considered in Calendars
HCR 66 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases for stationary sources.
House: Environmental Regulation
Received from the House
HCR 78 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Expressing opposition to federal regulation of intrastate water resources.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Considered in Calendars
HCR 80 82-0 (2011)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Expressing strong opposition to unwarranted and unreasonable searches of air passengers by the Transportation Security Administration and urging the administration to cease such searches immediately.
House: Transportation
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HCR 81 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Expressing opposition to federal regulation of hazardous waste, water, and clean air and of the production, exploration, drilling, development, operation, transportation, and processing of oil, natural gas, petroleum, and petroleum products in the State of Texas.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Considered in Calendars
HCR 85 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to require that any subsequent law cite the constitutional section authorizing Congress to enact the law, state the extent and reasons for any preemption of state, local, or tribal law, include factual findings if the authority cited is the power to regulate interstate commerce, prohibit federal agency regulations from interfering with state or local powers without express statutory authority, and require the voluntary inclusion of states in federal rulemaking.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Considered in Calendars
HCR 87 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Urging Congress to expand the Healthy Incentives Pilot for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to communities across the country.
House: Human Services
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HCR 88 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact an overhaul of the immigration system to promote economic prosperity and national security.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 89 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Urging Congress to enact federal legislation to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976.
House: Environmental Regulation
No action taken in committee
HCR 90 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, SidSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Urging Congress to provide a comprehensive public alert warning system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 91 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that provides that corporations are not persons under the laws of the United States.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HCR 92 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Urging Congress to enact legislation authorizing Texas and other states to enter into interstate compacts concerning groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 94 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HCR 96 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to divert funds from corn subsidies to the production of fruits and vegetables.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HCR 97 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a constitutional amendment requiring term limits for members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 102 82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Memorializing the United States Congress to enact comprehensive legislation to protect religious liberty and individual conscience rights of all participants involved in accessing or providing health care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 129 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Notifying the U.S. Department of Education that certain career schools or colleges are legally authorized by the state of Texas to operate educational programs beyond secondary education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Signed by the Governor
HCR 146 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact legislation to provide sufficient manpower, infrastructure, and technology to ensure the security and efficiency of land ports of entry on the southwestern border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 158 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HJR 130 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Meeting requirements of the United States Department of Education concerning federal student aid by naming private institutions of higher education in the State of Texas that are authorized to operate educational programs beyond secondary education, including programs leading to a degree or certificate.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Signed by the Governor
HR 243 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Expressing opposition to H.R. 3424 and to any other tax proposal that would limit the use of reinsurance by non-U.S.-based insurance companies.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Reported enrolled
HR 306 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Expressing support for the conservation of Castner Range.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Reported enrolled
HR 523 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, Jose
Honoring the legacy of community service of the post office in Campbellton and urging Congress to direct the U.S. Postal Service to continue operating the Campbellton Post Office in Atascosa County.
House: County Affairs
Reported enrolled
HR 691 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Urging the U.S. senators from Texas to support passage of the Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Left pending in committee
HR 784 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Urging the United States Congress to fully support operations and joint force structure at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Reported enrolled
HR 1483 82-0 (2011)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Endorsing the inclusion of Taiwan in the United States Visa Waiver Program.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported enrolled
HR 1684 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Commending President Barack Obama, intelligence personnel, and members of the armed forces for the successful completion of their operation.
Filed
HR 1694 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Commending President Barack Obama, intelligence personnel, and members of the armed forces for the successful completion of their operation.
Reported enrolled
HR 1955 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Urging the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to withdraw its proposal to list the dunes sagebrush lizard under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Reported enrolled
HR 1971 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Urging the nation's commander in chief, the executive branch of the federal government, and the United States Congress to assign top priority to alleviating the backlog of disability claims by U.S. veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
SCR 1 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, affirming that the right to keep and bear arms was reserved to the states, and providing that all compulsory federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SCR 2 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Urging Congress to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Section 5056, and to appropriate sufficient funds so that efforts to solve the salt problem in the Amistad International Reservoir can continue.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 4 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Urging the government of the Republic of Turkey to uphold and safeguard religious and human rights, cease discrimination against the Ecumenical Patriarchate and recognize its international status, grant the Ecumenical Patriarchate the authority to determine ecclesiastical succession and the right to train clergy of all nationalities, and respect the property rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the human rights of its personnel.
Filed
SCR 9 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging the United States Congress to amend the list of allowable foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to eliminate sweetened drinks and snack foods of minimal nutritional value.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SCR 14 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Affirming the pride of all Texans in both our one and indivisible national union and our one and indivisible state, claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist from certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SCR 20 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases for stationary sources.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
SCR 26 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to ensure that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are adequate for the purchase of a healthy diet.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SCR 32 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Expressing opposition to federal regulation of intrastate water resources.
House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
SCR 33 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to consider removal of the border wall in places where the border is already adequately guarded.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SCR 36 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Urging the members of the Texas congressional delegation to provide to the legislature a cost analysis of the exact funding necessary for full enforcement of all immigration laws in Texas and to immediately report back to the legislature as to the status of that funding and directing the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house to send a delegation of members from both chambers to meet with members of Congress and members of the executive branch to discuss the border security crisis.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to State Affairs
SR 506 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Expressing support for the conservation of Castner Range.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Reported enrolled
SR 740 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Advocating that the United States Department of Defense name Lackland Air Force Base to the next list of the F-35 base locations.
Again read
SR 1050 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Urging the nation's commander in chief, the executive branch of the federal government, and the United States Congress to assign top priority to alleviating the backlog of disability claims by United States veterans.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Urging Congress to take appropriate action to ensure acceptable treatment of the public by personnel of the Transportation Security Administration.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HCR 11 82-1 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 13 82-1 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Urging Congress to enact an overhaul of the immigration system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 2 82-1 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
Filed
HCR 50 81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Affirming that the State of Texas claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HCR 54 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation facilitating a technology-based solution that allows consumers to subscribe to Internet services that exclude adult content.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HCR 61 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Urging congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 64 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Urging the Congress of the United States to oppose any efforts to adopt the Employee Free Choice Act or any similar legislation.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
HCR 66 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Memorializing Congress in defense of the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, affirming the right of states to nullify acts of Congress, executive orders, and judicial orders, and asserting that any act, executive order, or judicial order that assumes a power not delegated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution and which diminishes the liberty of any state or citizen shall constitute a nullification of the Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 67 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to maintain state regulatory coverage of hydraulic fracturing.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 73 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to provide for a federal balanced budget.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HCR 74 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Memorializing the United States Congress not to privatize the Social Security program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HCR 75 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Urging congress to explore alternatives to border security in South Texas other than the fencing described in the Secure Fence Act.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HCR 76 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Memorializing Congress in defense of the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, affirming the right of states to nullify acts of Congress, executive orders, and judicial orders, and calling for the creation of a joint committee to communicate with other states about the limits of federal power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 79 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Memorializing Congress to refine Department of Homeland Security policy to consider risk levels as well as population size in assessing the financial needs of first responders in border communities along the international boundary created by the Rio Grande.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Signed by the Governor
HCR 86 81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Memorializing Congress in support of establishing a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 91 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Urging Congress to remove confidentiality mandates for minors from family planning services programs operating under Title X of the Public Health Services Act and Medicaid.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HCR 96 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Memorializing Congress in support of establishing a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HCR 120 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Memorializing the United States Congress to make eradication of the fever tick in South Texas a priority and provide appropriate funding and resources.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 125 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Urging the U.S. Congress to increase COPS grants for smaller communities and less populated counties in the South Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HCR 148 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Memorializing Congress to ensure that women in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities receive full access to the medical care to which they are entitled.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 166 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing the United States Congress to normalize trade relations with Cuba.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 171 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Memorializing Congress to direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish a public health region for the counties along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HCR 180 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Expressing the intention of the Texas Legislature not to implement the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 183 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Urging Congress to reject provisions of President Barack Obama's budget that would eliminate certain deductions presently available to the oil and natural gas exploration industry.
House: Energy Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 193 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Expressing support of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, in Istanbul, urging intervention by the United States, the European Union, and the United Nations to stop institutional discrimination against the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and calling on the government of Turkey to safeguard religious rights within its borders, including those of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 701 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Urging Congress to fully fund the National Aeronautics and Space Administration budget request in support of the U.S. Space Exploration Policy, as submitted to Congress for Fiscal Year 2010.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HR 1085 81-0 (2009)
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Urging Congress to enact legislation facilitating the ability of cities to access appropriate financing for critically needed municipal projects.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported enrolled
HR 1702 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Urging the United States Congress to repeal mandatory country of origin labeling provisions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 10 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Urging Congress to provide emergency funding and resources to begin immediately addressing increasing delays at United States ports of entry on the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Signed by the Governor
SCR 21 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Urging the Texas congressional delegation to take action to prohibit the use of federal funds to transfer enemy combatants detained at Guantanamo Bay to any facility in Texas or to build or modify facilities for any such enemy combatants in the state.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
SCR 22 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Urging Congress to reopen consideration of the case to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to World War I hero Marcelino Serna.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
SCR 35 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Affirming that the State of Texas claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SCR 38 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Farias, Joe
Memorializing Congress to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to veterans who served on the inland waterways, territorial waters, and in the airspace of the Republic of Vietnam.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
SCR 39 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Affirming that the State of Texas claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SCR 48 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 51 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Urging the Congress of the United States to oppose any efforts to adopt the Employee Free Choice Act or any similar legislation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 54 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to cease and desist attempting to enact federal legislation impinging on the individual right of every American to keep and bear arms and urging Congress to oppose passage of the Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
SCR 70 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Expressing support of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, in Istanbul, urging intervention by the United States, the European Union, and the United Nations to stop institutional discrimination against the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and calling on the government of Turkey to safeguard religious rights within its borders, including those of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 73 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Swinford, David
Memorializing the United States Congress to maintain the Federal Family Education Loan Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Signed by the Governor
HCR 1 80-0 (2007)
Author: Garcia, JuanSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Memorializing Congress to support legislation for veterans' health care budget reform.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 13 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Memorializing the United States Congress not to privatize the social security program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 16 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Urging the U.S. Congress to honor the sacrifice and service of the U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II by passing the Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2005.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 28 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Urging Congress to amend the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to prohibit the inclusion of the military basic allowance for housing as income for purposes of determining eligibility for federally assisted low-income housing programs.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 29 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 1146 to withdraw the United States from membership in the United Nations.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
HCR 35 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to eliminate the 24-month Medicare waiting period for participants in Social Security Disability Insurance.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 51 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset provision and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 61 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Expressing opposition to sending additional troops to Iraq.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HCR 67 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Urging Congress to provide further drought relief for Texas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 87 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd
Urging Congress to remove confidentiality mandates for minors from family planning services programs operating under Title X of the Public Health Services Act and Medicaid.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 91 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Requesting that Congress improve public safety by implementing and enforcing stricter federal rail regulations.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HCR 107 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Memorializing Congress to eliminate the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program.
House: Appropriations
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HCR 108 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to approve sufficient funds for Texas' block grant allocation for the State Children's Health Insurance Program to enable the state to increase enrollment levels.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HCR 125 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Requesting Congress to restore full funding to the Community Oriented Policing Services program to assist Texas law enforcement in patrolling the border.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Signed by the Governor
HCR 126 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Urging congress to timely reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HCR 134 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Urging Congress to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HCR 141 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Urging the United States Congress to appropriate funds to ensure that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services can provide an immigration and naturalization processing system that is both efficient and secure.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 149 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Urging Congress and the Environmental Protection Agency to recognize that the State of Texas has done everything in its power to meet the current attainment deadline for the eight-hour ozone standard.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HCR 172 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Memorializing Congress to fund the REAL ID Act of 2005.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
HCR 197 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Urging Congress to oppose the establishment of a federal insurance regulatory system.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HCR 200 80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Memorializing Congress to reopen consideration of posthumously awarding WWI hero Marcelino Serna the Medal of Honor.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Received from the House
HCR 206 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Respectfully encouraging congress to direct the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw proposed rule CMS-2258-P.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HCR 249 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Urging Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration to reexamine federal policies on the mitigation of aircraft noise.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 255 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Urging Congress to restore federal maintenance and dredging funds for the Victoria Barge Canal.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HCR 281 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Requesting that Congress and the Texas Legislature adopt the terms "undocumented worker, person, or immigrant" as replacements to the term "illegal alien" in official discourse.
Filed
HR 184 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Expressing opposition to sending additional troops to Iraq.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HR 1576 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Encouraging the president of the United States and Congress to enact a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan.
House: Border & International Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 1681 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Requesting Congress to pass and the president to sign legislation to revive previous authority on the use of national guard forces.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HR 2137 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Urging Congress to restore federal maintenance and dredging funds for the Victoria Barge Canal.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HR 2182 80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan | et. al.
Urging Congress to support the construction of a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
SCR 23 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Urging Congress to ensure the timely reauthorization of the federal State Children's Health Insurance Program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SCR 28 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Urging the Texas congressional delegation to support legislation to expand telemedicine/telehealth services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 33 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset provision and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 37 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Garcia, Juan
Memorializing congress to support legislation assuring veterans health care funding and expressing gratitude for their service in the United States Armed Forces.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 43 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Memorializing Congress to enact the Secure Border Crossing Card Entry Act of 2007.
House: State Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 45 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Memorializing Congress to fund the REAL ID Act of 2005.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SCR 46 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Requesting Congress to authorize the Secretary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to convey the Thomas T. Connally Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marlin, Texas, to the State of Texas.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
SCR 60 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Urging Congress to maintain the states as the sole regulators of the business of insurance and to oppose the establishment of a federal insurance regulatory system.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
SCR 64 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Urging Congress to ensure state control of the National Guard.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SR 594 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to support legislation for veterans' health care budget reform.
Reported enrolled
SR 1084 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Urging Congress to restore federal maintenance and dredging funds for the Victoria Barge Canal.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HCR 1 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to eliminate the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 7 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to preserve the community development block grant program and its funding at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
House: Urban Affairs
Received from the House
HCR 13 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Memorializing Congress to allow Mexican visitors the same six-month length of stay afforded to Canadian travelers.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Signed by the Governor
HCR 14 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Memorializing Congress to propose an amendment to reform Clause 7, Section 9, Article I, United States Constitution, relating to the federal budget.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 37 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Memorializing Congress to increase the presence of federal health and human services agencies, improve coordination of health and human services programs, and increase related funding in Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 48 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to eliminate the 24-month Medicare waiting period for participants in Social Security Disability Insurance.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HCR 49 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Urging the United States Congress to fully fund NASA's budget request for fiscal year 2006.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 54 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Memorializing the United States Congress not to privatize the social security program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 63 79-0 (2005)
Author: Noriega, Melissa | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset provision and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 69 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Requesting the U.S. Congress to enact the Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act to significantly reform immigration law as it relates to agriculture.
House: Border & International Affairs
Postponed
HCR 91 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Memorializing Congress to maintain its support for the U.S. Department of Education's Upward Bound programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 101 79-0 (2005)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Memorializing the 109th Congress to pass HR40 establishing a commission to study reparations proposals for African Americans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 121 79-0 (2005)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Memorializing Congress to direct the Office of Global Security Risk within the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to publish a list of U.S. companies that conduct business in countries that are involved in terrorist activities.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 137 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to press for NAFTA reforms to provide preference protections for produce grown in South Texas and marketed in the same area.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 138 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Memorializing Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs to support the veterans of South Texas by building a veterans hospital in Weslaco, Texas.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 166 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Staples, Todd
Memorializing congress to increase funding to the fully authorized level and include advance funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and to pursue a more equitable funding allocation formula for the program.
House: Energy Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 171 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing Congress to direct the Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, to issue mandatory safety regulations for remote control locomotive operations along the Texas-Mexico border, including prohibitions relating to hazardous materials.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HR 106 79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to posthumously bestow the Congressional Medal of Honor upon Doris "Dorie" Miller and to request the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp to honor Miller.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
HR 570 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Memorializing congress to express its commitment to clean air and economic development by passing the Clear Skies Act of 2005.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HR 1300 79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Memorializing Congress to enact legislation relating to the assessment of penalties by a financial institution for an insufficient funds check.
House: Business & Industry
Reported enrolled
SCR 2 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Berman, Leo
Memorializing Congress to enact legislation to provide for federal deployment of the Strategic National Stockpile within Mexico to protect United States border states.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Signed by the Governor
SCR 5 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Memorializing Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset provision and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 6 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: West, George
Memoralizing Congress to establish a domestic energy policy to ensure an adequate supply of natural gas, the appropriate infrastructure, promote greater energy efficiency, and open new areas for environmentally responsible natural gas production.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
SCR 10 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Memorializing congress to include Texas' transportation priorities in legislation to reauthorize TEA-21.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation
SCR 18 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Casteel, Carter
Memorializing Congress to enact legislation to provide funding to support the protection and growth of the Texas wine industry.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
SCR 23 79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Memorializing congress to permanently repeal the federal death tax in 2005.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SCR 24 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to support federal efforts to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and to support legislation requiring a new formula for distributing federal campus-based funds among institutions.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SCR 27 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Memorializing Congress to eliminate current caps on funded Medicare resident training slots and related limits on costs per resident used to determine Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement payments.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
SCR 34 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Memorializing Congress to recognize the Lipan Apache Band of Texas as a federally acknowledged Indian tribe.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 38 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Memorializing the United States Congress to reaffirm its commitment to protecting the rights of minorities by reauthorizing Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act in 2007.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 31 79-3 (2006)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Urging Congress to pass legislation to change the name of the Department of the Navy to the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps and the title of the Secretary of the Navy to Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HCR 43 79-3 (2006)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Deadline Act.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 9 79-3 (2006)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Farabee, David
Memorializing Congress to permanently extend the federal income tax deductibility of state and local sales taxes.
Received from the Senate
SCR 11 79-3 (2006)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Filed
SR 9 79-3 (2006)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Urging the United States Congress to address problems in the Department of Veterans Affairs and to enact legislation that assures predictable and adequate funding of the Veterans Health Administration.
Read & adopted
HCR 11 78-0 (2003)
Author: Corte, Frank
Memorializing the congress to pursue research to quantify health risks and develop uniform exposure guidelines applicable to molds and mold aggregations that contribute to "sick buildings."
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 13 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Urging congress to enact the Protect Children From E-Mail Smut Act of 2001.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 14 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Urging congress to enact the Child Modeling Exploitation Prevention Act of 2002.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 17 78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Memorializing congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset enacted in 1977.
House: Pensions & Investments
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 28 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Memorializing the 108th Congress to pass HR40 establishing a commission to study reparations proposals for African Americans.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 44 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, Robert
Urging Congress to recognize the impact of proposed Medicare fee reductions by passing H.J.R. 3 and to update the physician Medicare payment formula.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HCR 56 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Urging the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to authorize any section 1115 demonstration waivers.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 57 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Urging congress to enact the Children First SCHIP Improvement Act of 2003 and enact legislation further extending the availability of 2000 and 2001 SCHIP allotments until 2005.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 58 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Urging congress to enact legislation to pass federal funds on to states via block grants for public welfare and Medicaid purposes.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Signed by the Governor
HCR 68 78-0 (2003)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Memorializing Congress to support efforts to build and deploy a national missile defense system as rapidly as possible.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
No action taken in committee
HCR 69 78-0 (2003)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Memorializing Congress to support and pass President Bush's 2002 Economic Growth and Tax Relief Plan.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 70 78-0 (2003)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Memorializing Congress to pass legislation immediately and permanently repealing the death tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 74 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Respectfully urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to adopt the Universal Living Wage so as to help the homeless get off the streets and enable working citizens to obtain safe, decent, and affordable housing.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 75 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to support President Bush's policies of war on terrorism, homeland security, and disarmament action against Iraq.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 82 78-0 (2003)
Author: Campbell, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Memorializing Congress to increase Texas' share of revenue from the federal fuel tax to 95 percent.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Signed by the Governor
HCR 90 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Staples, Todd
Memorializing congress to expand the medical savings account program to allow states to design such programs for their employees.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 93 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Memorializing Congress to request that U.S. Department of Justice investigate the Houston Police Department Crime Laboratory and review past criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HCR 101 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Requesting that Congress enact a Medicare prescription drug benefit.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 151 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to reinstate funding for the Community Adjustment and Investment Program.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Sent to the Governor
HCR 156 78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Memorializing congress to enact the Citizenship For America's Troops Act to allow citizenship through service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 158 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact legislation to designate March 31 as a national holiday honoring Cesar Chavez.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 161 78-0 (2003)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Urging congress to change veterans' mortgage bonds to cover all veterans who have served on active duty.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 186 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Expressing support and encouragement for the reopening of the bridge and border crossing at La Linda to accommodate trade and tourism between Texas and Coahuila, Mexico.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Signed by the Governor
HCR 194 78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Memorializing congress to limit the appellate jurisdiction of the federal courts regarding the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 199 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, RobertoSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Requesting that congress enact legislation to define the political status options available to U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report printed and distributed
HCR 204 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to reinstate funding for the EPA Border Fund to $75 million for fiscal year 2004.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Signed by the Governor
HCR 208 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Requesting congress to direct the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, to acquire concurrent legislative jurisdiction for Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Received from the House
HCR 218 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing congress to urge the EPA to redesignate El Paso from a nonattainment area to an attainment area.
House: Environmental Regulation
Received from the House
HCR 246 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Memorializing the U.S. congress to provide funding or statutory relief relating to naturally occurring materials and associated regulatory effects on small community water systems.
House: Environmental Regulation
Received from the House
HCR 247 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Memorializing the congress of the United States to modify the Federal Internal Revenue Code to allow retirees to pay for health care costs on a pre-tax basis.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Received from the House
HR 526 78-0 (2003)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to a U.S. constitutional amendment to prohibit courts from mandating states or political subdivisions to levy or increase taxes.
House: State Affairs
Reported enrolled
SCR 1 78-0 (2003)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Ron
Memorializing Congress to restore the federal income tax deductibility of state and local sales taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Signed by the Governor
SCR 6 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Memorializing Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds not apply to bonds for water and wastewater facilities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
SCR 10 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Memorializing Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset enacted in 1977.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 13 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Urging the Congress and the Texas delegation to support continued enforcement of Title IX.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 14 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to take actions to improve access to childhood vaccines.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SCR 20 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing Congress to fund one-stop border vehicle inspection facilities.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Sent to the Governor
SCR 21 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing Congress to require the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission to coordinate a benchmark health study of each of the adjoining states.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Signed by the Governor
SCR 30 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Memorializing Congress to request that the Department of Justice investigate the Houston Police Department Crime Laboratory and review past criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SCR 37 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Encouraging the United States and Mexican federal governments to reopen the bridge and border crossing at La Linda, Coahuila, Mexico.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Referred to Border and International Affairs
SR 373 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Memorializing Congress to prohibit federal courts from ordering or instructing any state or political subdivision thereof to levy or increase taxes.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported enrolled
HCR 6 78-1 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Encouraging the United States congress to adopt a constitutional amendment banning any marriage except a union between a man and a woman.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 3 78-2 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Encouraging the United States Congress to adopt a constitutional amendment banning any marriage except a union between a man and a woman.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 1 78-3 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing congress to urge the EPA to redesignate El Paso from a nonattainment area to an attainment area.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 2 78-3 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Encouraging the United States Congress to adopt a constitutional amendment banning any marriage except a union between a man and a woman.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 1 78-4 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HCR 11 78-4 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to increase funding and include advance funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and to pursue a more equitable funding allocation formula for the program.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 6 78-4 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Memorializing Congress to fully fund the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in support of the Space Exploration Vision.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SR 159 78-4 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Memorializing Congress to increase funding and include advance funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and to pursue a more equitable funding allocation formula for the program.
Senate: Natural Resources
Adopted
SR 196 78-4 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Memorializing Congress to fully fund the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in support of the Space Exploration Vision.
Adopted
HCR 5 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Memorializing congress to authorize an additional 16 federal judges and commensurate staff to handle the current and anticipated caseloads along the Texas-Mexico border and to fully reimburse local governments for the costs incurred in prosecuting and incarcerating federal defendants.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 8 77-0 (2001)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Memorializing congress to increase funding for research of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 40 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
In honor of the Tap Pilam-Coahuiltecan Nation.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Left pending in committee
HCR 75 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny
Memorializing congress to amend federal law pertaining to membership on policy committees of metropolitan planning organizations and allow inclusion of persons representing another nation to enable MPOs along the border to work closely with their counterparts in Mexico.
House: Transportation
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HCR 77 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Memorializing congress to revise certain provisions of Public Law 106-230.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 79 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Urging congress to take steps to further the creation of port authorities along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 83 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Encouraging U.S. Congress to provide tax credits to individuals buying private health insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HCR 84 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Memorializing congress to expand the number of community health centers and other community-based safety-net programs serving the poor and medically underserved communities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 85 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing congress to fund county and municipal inspections of overweight traffic within 20 miles of the border.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 89 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Urging the congress of the United States and the United States Department of Transportation to give priority funding to the construction of the Rio Grande Valley segment of Interstate 69.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 90 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Memorializing congress to modify the Clean Air Act to allow states to consider costs in comparing alternatives relating to SIP requirements.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HCR 98 77-0 (2001)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Memorializing congress to extend the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 104 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Memorializing congress to pass legislation relating to giving a tax credit for jury service.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HCR 115 77-0 (2001)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Memorializing congress to expand the use of medical savings accounts.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HCR 117 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Memorializing congress to amend the Motor Voter Law.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 132 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Memorializing congress to enact legislation designating March 31 as a national holiday honoring Cesar Chavez.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 138 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Urging congress to provide Medicaid funds to Texas in the form of a block grant.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
HCR 139 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Memorializing congress to provide tax credits to individuals for the purchase of private health insurance.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HCR 186 77-0 (2001)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Memorializing congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset enacted in 1977.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 190 77-0 (2001)
Author: Talton, Robert
Memorializing congress to declare its intent that the general tax and regulatory laws of the U.S. shall not apply to the churches of this nation.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HCR 198 77-0 (2001)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Memorializing Congress to support President Bush's tax proposals.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 201 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hunter, BobSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to take appropriate action to prevent further desecration of the SS Leopoldville or any of its contents.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 205 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, Robert
Memorializing Congress to repeal the regulation relating to the three-shell limit and the magazine plug requirement contained in Title 50 C.F.R. 20.21.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HCR 207 77-0 (2001)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Requesting the Texas delegation to the U.S. Congress to support and work to pass the tax relief plan introduced by President Bush.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HCR 210 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Urging congress to enact the Railroad Retirement and Survivors' Improvement Act of 2001.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 213 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing congress to urge the Environmental Protection Agency to redesignate El Paso from a nonattainment to an attainment area.
House: Environmental Regulation
Received from the House
HCR 214 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Memorializing Congress to establish a separate Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
HCR 222 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Requesting the Texas delegation to the Congress of the United States to support and work to pass, retroactive tax relief that would refund a portion of the 2001 non-Social Security budget surplus to the American people.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 226 77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Memorializing congress to modify the tax code to allow for the issuance of tax-exempt industrial revenue bonds for air pollution control facilities in nonattainment areas.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 233 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Memorializing congress to address issues pertaining to the Clean Air Act of 1990 as it pertains to Brazoria County.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 234 77-0 (2001)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Urging congress to recognize the importance of the development of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
HCR 247 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Memorializing congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset.
House: Pensions & Investments
Received from the House
HCR 256 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Memorializing Congress to relocate the U.S. Border Patrol training academy to the southwest Texas border region.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 262 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Urging federal and state reconsideration of the necessity of designating the Arkansas River shiner as a threatened species and the necessity of designating critical habitat in Texas for the Arkansas River shiner.
House: State Recreational Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HCR 274 77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Memorializing congress to remove trade, financial, and travel restrictions relating to Cuba.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 275 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.
Memorializing the United States Congress to clarify its intent regarding U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines for veterans care in the several states.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HCR 295 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David
Urging congress to maintain states' authority to regulate the business of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HCR 307 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Memorializing the United States Congress to create a United States Department of Agriculture U.S. Hispanic Nutrition Education and Research Center.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HR 442 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing congress to urge the EPA to redesignate El Paso from a nonattainment area to an attainment area.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HR 485 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to prohibit federal courts from ordering or instructing any state or political subdivision thereof, or an official of any state or political subdivision, to levy or increase taxes.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HR 1077 77-0 (2001)
Author: Berman, Leo
Memorializing congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset enacted in 1977.
House: Pensions & Investments
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 5 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to amend federal law pertaining to membership on policy committees of metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and allow inclusion of persons representing another nation to enable MPOs along the border to work closely with their counterparts in Mexico.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SCR 9 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to take steps to further the creation of port authorities on the Texas-Mexico border.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SCR 10 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing Congress to fund county and municipal inspections of overweight traffic within 20 miles of the border.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
SCR 12 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Memorializing Congress to authorize an additional 16 federal judges and commensurate staff to handle the current and anticipated caseloads along the Texas-Mexico border and to fully reimburse local governments for the costs incurred in prosecuting and incarcerating federal defendants.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
SCR 16 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Requesting the United States Secretary of Commerce to appoint a federal official to coordinate activities along the United States-Mexico and the United States-Canada borders; and to examine current practices and look at new initiatives to ease the flow of trade, to improve the infrastructures necessary to move commerce, and to redress the negative impacts on the health and safety of our citizens.
Signed by the Governor
SCR 19 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Memorializing Congress to expand the use of medical savings accounts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SCR 21 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to develop a treaty or agreement with Mexico to address health issues of mutual concern.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
SCR 22 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Requesting the United States Environmental Protection Agency to provide maximum flexibility to the states in dealing with federal environmental programs.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 25 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Memorializing Congress to recognize the impact on Texas of the federal policy of opening the border to Mexican trucks in accordance with provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Filed without the Governor's signature
SCR 27 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Memorializing Congress to expand the number of community-based safety-net programs serving the poor and medically underserved communities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SCR 28 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, Robert
Memorializing Congress to repeal the regulation relating to the three-shell limit and the magazine plug requirement contained in Title 50 C.F.R. 20.21.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 34 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Expressing support for the Minerals Management Service to proceed with the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) lease in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 35 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to require federally-controlled emission sources to meet the same reduction schedule as state-controlled sources.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 36 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Memorializing Congress to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the federal ambient air quality attainment dates until the effects of federally-controlled emissions can be measured.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SCR 37 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Smithee, John
Memorializing Congress to provide tax credits to individuals buying private health insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
SCR 40 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to support the request of the Raytheon Company to carry out the C-130 avionics modernization program at its Waco facility.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SCR 51 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Urging federal and state reconsideration of the necessity of designating the Arkansas River shiner as a threatened species and the necessity of designating critical habitat in Texas for the Arkansas River shiner.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 54 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to remove trade, financial, and travel restrictions relating to Cuba.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Natural Resources
Filed without the Governor's signature
SR 286 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Memorializing Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to prohibit federal courts from ordering or instructing any state or political subdivision thereof, or an official of any state or political subdivision, to levy or increase taxes.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SR 1206 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to bestow the Congressional Medal of Honor on Doris "Dorie" Miller.
Reported enrolled
HCR 9 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Memorializing Congress to not make federal claims against the proceeds of the Texas tobacco settlement.
Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 11 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Memorializing the congress to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 13 76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Claiming state sovereignty under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 18 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging the United States Department of Transportation to provide additional funding for the Texas Department of Public Safety to increase manpower at the border to perform truck inspections.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 34 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Encouraging Congress to replace the current social security system with a fully funded system and to create incentives for workers to save for their retirement.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HCR 59 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Memorializing congress to pass the Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 1999.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 102 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to act to ensure the future of the Kerrville Veterans Administration Medical Center.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 108 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Urging the United States Department of Transportation to provide additional funding for the Texas Department of Public Safety to increase manpower at the border to perform truck inspections.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
No action taken in committee
HCR 119 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Urging Congress to propose and submit for ratification a federal constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HCR 125 76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to allow Texas and other states to obtain waivers from Social Security.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HCR 128 76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Petitioning Congress to pass legislation to strengthen the oversight power and authority of the Postal Rate Commission.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 131 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Urging the United States Department of Transportation to designate U.S. Highway 54 as a high priority corridor pursuant to the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HCR 132 76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to repeal the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) and to transfer control of workforce development programs to the states.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HCR 133 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Showing the Legislature's support for the renewal of the McGregor Range Military Land Withdrawal (P.L. 99-606).
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 141 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, JuanSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Memorializing congress to maintain their commitment to the veterans of America.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 156 76-0 (1999)
Author: Swinford, David
Urging the United States Congress and the Surface Transportation Board to review recommendations by the Railroad Advisory Committee regarding service by rail carriers.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HCR 206 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Memorializing Congress to initiate discussions with the Mexican government to begin implementing guidelines governing duty-free allowance for Mexican residents along the U.S.-Mexico border.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
HCR 249 76-0 (1999)
Author: Telford, BarrySponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Memorializing the U.S. Congress and urging the president, in considering Social Security reform legislation, to refrain from the inclusion of mandatory coverage for employees of previously noncovered state and local governments.
House: Pensions & Investments
Signed by the Governor
HCR 266 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Memorializing Congress to take action on designating an international peace park in the Big Bend area.
House: State Recreational Resources
Subcommittee members named
HCR 291 76-0 (1999)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Memorializing Congress to reauthorize the Ryan White CARE Act.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HR 573 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John | et. al.
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to prohibit federal courts from ordering or instructing any state or political subdivision thereof, or an official of any state or political subdivision, to levy or increase taxes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 922 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Memorializing the congress to take steps to ensure that modern procedures are employed in conducting the 2000 census.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HR 943 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Memorializing Congress to fully fund the SCAAP program.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HR 953 76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Memorializing Congress to strengthen oversight of the Postal Rate Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 1003 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur | et. al.
Memorializing the United States Congress to strengthen the oversight power and authority of the Postal Rate Commission.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 1048 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al.
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to support legislation providing for an immediate increase of the per capita tax-exempt private activity bond cap.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SCR 2 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to provide for more customs inspection lanes and officials and for 24-hour customs operations, at border crossings between Texas and Mexico.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Signed by the Governor
SCR 7 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to provide lifetime healthcare for military retirees over the age of 65.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
SCR 38 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.
Showing the Legislature's support for the renewal of the McGregor Range Military Land Withdrawal (P.L. 99-606).
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
SCR 43 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Memorializing Congress to remove or restrict the use of trade sanctions on agricultural products.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to s/c on Agriculture by President
SCR 50 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Urging the United States Department of Transportation to designate U.S. Highway 54 as a high priority corridor pursuant to the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Referred to Border Affairs
SCR 75 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Wise, Miguel
Memorializing congress to take certain actions regarding qualification of reimbursement under Medicaid.
House: Public Health Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Signed by the Governor
SR 950 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Memorializing the federal government to ensure that modern scientific procedures be employed in conducting the 2000 census, and that accurate population figures be provided to the states as the official federal decennial census.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SR 1088 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to support legislation providing for an immediate increase of the per capita tax-exempt private activity bond cap.
Reported enrolled
SR 1106 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Memorializing Congress to fully fund the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP).
Reported enrolled
SR 1108 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Memorializing the United States Congress to pass legislation to strengthen the oversight power and the authority of the Postal Rate Commission.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HCR 13 75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to submit to the states an environmental amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HCR 38 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Cain, David | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to support the STEP 21 program, a streamlined transportation efficiency program for the 21st century.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 94 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ehrhardt, HarryetteSponsor: West, Royce
Commending the efforts of the United States to address the misuse of explosive materials.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 102 75-0 (1997)
Author: Palmer, Sue
Memorializing the United States Congress and president to overrule the U.S. Department of Labor policy barring the local use of nonstate employees in administering federal funds under House Bill 1863.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HCR 109 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Truan, Carlos
Memorializing Congress to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency to update federally designated flood zone maps every 10 years.
House: Insurance Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 113 75-0 (1997)
Author: Palmer, Sue
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to repeal the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) and to transfer control of workforce development programs to the states.
House: Economic Development
Received from the House
HCR 126 75-0 (1997)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Relating to requesting the Texas congressional delegation to sponsor legislation regulating the speed at which a train may travel through a municipality.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HCR 137 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Memorializing Congress to create a NAFTA Trade Impact Fund.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Signed by the Governor
HCR 141 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to preserve and maintain the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HCR 187 75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Memorializing Congress to name the federal courthouse in Brownsville in honor of Judge Reynaldo G. Garza.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HCR 211 75-0 (1997)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Memorializing congress to pass legislation to increase volume caps and index them to inflation.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Finance
Signed by the Governor
HCR 217 75-0 (1997)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to restore the federal income tax deductibility of state sales taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HCR 314 75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Memorializing Congress to express legislative support for an Audie Murphy commemorative stamp.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 1011 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Memorializing Congress to direct the appropriate federal agencies to promote the preservation of our rain forests.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SCR 19 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Requesting the United States Congress to encourage citizenship of legal immigrants by encouraging schools and institutions of higher education to provide enhanced citizenship training.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SCR 21 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to amend federal law to allow legal aliens access to Medicaid benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SCR 22 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to amend federal law to allow legal aliens access to Supplemental Security Income.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SCR 34 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Memorializing Congress to improve patient access to quality health care by facilitating the rapid review and approval of new drugs, biological products, and medical devices.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 11 74-0 (1995)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
HCR 12 74-0 (1995)
Author: Talton, Robert
Urging the Congress of the United States to amend the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 to exempt school districts from the employee trip reduction provisions required in extreme and severe nonattainment areas.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 13 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kubiak, Dan | et. al.
Urging the Congress of the United States to cease funding for the Endangered Species Act.
House: Land and Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HCR 17 74-0 (1995)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 23 74-0 (1995)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to propose an amendment to the Constitution requiring a balanced budget.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 24 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Requesting the United States Congress to reconsider the requirement of stormwater discharge permits for cities having a population of fewer than 100,000.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 39 74-0 (1995)
Author: Edwards, Al
Urging the president and the Congress of the United States to continue financial support of Amtrak.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HCR 40 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Requesting the Congress of the United States to cease the appropriation of United States funds for any military activity not authorized by the congress.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 46 74-0 (1995)
Author: King, Tracy
Memorializing the Congress to encourage the National Weather Service to update the Hondo radar facility.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HCR 65 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Urging the Congress of the United States to amend the federal Endangered Species Act.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 66 74-0 (1995)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Requesting the United States Congress to consolidate federal workforce development programs and provide workforce development funding in the form of block grants.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HCR 120 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hill, Fred
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to take all necessary action to prevent American military personnel from being placed under the command of foreign commanders.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 127 74-0 (1995)
Author: Finnell, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to permit states to establish a 65 mph speed limit on certain highways.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 173 74-0 (1995)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Urging the United States Congress to extend to noncorporate farmers, entities, and individuals the Internal Revenue Code tax incentive for charitable donations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 185 74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Memorializing congress regarding the National Voter Registration Act.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 188 74-0 (1995)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Rejecting NASA contentions regarding the Johnson Space Center and memorializing congress to countermand the NASA proposal to consolidate and downsize the operations of the center.
House: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
HR 38 74-0 (1995)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken | et. al.
Requesting the Congress of the United States to continue its efforts to determine the location and status of all United States military personnel still missing in Southeast Asia.
House: State Affairs
Reported enrolled
HR 587 74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to federal funding formulas and how they affect the State of Texas.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
SCR 2 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Petitioning the Congress of the United States to award to the Texas Council on Family Violence the National Domestic Violence Hotline Grant to set up a national hotline for victims of domestic violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SCR 4 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to recognize the importance of state sovereignty and to reduce the impact of unfunded federal mandates.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 24 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Memorializing the Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution exempting desecration of the American flag from protection by First Amendment.
Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SCR 38 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to amend the food stamp program by adding a special provision to allow food stamp workers to reissue food stamp benefits to family members fleeing from domestic violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 61 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Requesting the United States Congress to reconsider the requirement of stormwater discharge permits for cities having a population of fewer than 100,000.
Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SCR 80 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Encouraging and urging the Congress to adopt legislation facilitating acquisition of the Bureau of Reclamation interests.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 87 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Hilbert, Paul | et. al.
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to increase federal funding for research relating to chronic fatigue syndrome.
House: Public Health
Signed by the Governor
SCR 91 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Alexander, Clyde
Urging Congress to enact H.R. 842, the "Truth in Budgeting Act."
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SCR 138 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Urging the United States Congress to extend to noncorporate farmers, entities, and individuals the Internal Revenue Code tax incentive for charitable donations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SCR 161 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nixon, Drew
Encouraging the U.S. Congress to allow cities greater discretion in water testing.
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
SR 55 74-0 (1995)
Author: Whitmire, John
Requesting the Congress of the United States to continue its efforts to determine the location and status of all United States military personnel still missing in Southeast Asia.
Reported enrolled
SR 212 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sibley, David
Requesting that the Congress of the United States report to the Texas Legislature all the states which choose to opt out of interstate branch banking before June 1, 1997.
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
HCR 47 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Encouraging the president of the United States and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the United States Senate to designate the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women as a high priority for this nation.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HCR 52 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Requesting the United States Congress to revise the federal Endangered Species Act.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HCR 67 73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the specific purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to grant item veto authority to the president of the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 85 73-0 (1993)
Author: Shields, John
Requesting the Congress of the United States to enact legislation authorizing states to require out-of-state mail order businesses to collect and remit sales and use taxes on sales to customers within the state.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HCR 88 73-0 (1993)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Requesting the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution to limit the terms of members of the Senate and House of Representatives.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 125 73-0 (1993)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Shelley, Dan
Urging the Congress of the United States not to adopt the administration's proposed inland waterways fuel tax increase.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
HCR 127 73-0 (1993)
Author: McCoulskey, HueySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to authorize the United States Department of Agriculture to sell processed, previously-redeemed, discontinued, and no-longer negotiable food stamps to the public for numismatic purposes.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 130 73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, Pete | et. al.
Urging the president and United States Congress to thoroughly investigate the national farm credit system, and to consider enactment or implementation of a moratorium on farm foreclosure actions.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 133 73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, Jerry | et. al.
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to take all necessary action to ensure that Interstate 69 will enter Texas at Joaquin and follow along the least congested and most feasible route between the Louisiana- Texas and Texas-Mexico borders.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 143 73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert | et. al.
Urging the Congress of the United States not to adopt the administration's proposed BTU energy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 145 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Requesting the Congress of the United States to enact the appropriate changes in the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers to set up tax-free medical savings accounts to control medical care spending.
House: Public Health
Signed by the Governor
HCR 149 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Encouraging the president of the United States to forward the Convention on the Rights of the Child to the United States Senate for consideration of ratification.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 152 73-0 (1993)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Urging the Congress of the United States to cease mandating programs that state governments are required to fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 323 73-0 (1993)
Author: Willis, Doyle | et. al.
Urging the President of the United States and the Congress to declassify all information relating to American military personnel and civilians who remain missing from the Korean War.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 883 73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Urging the Congress of the United States to ensure that Interstate 69 will enter Texas at Joaquin and follow the most feasible route.
Filed
SCR 65 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sibley, David
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to continue full funding for the continued operation of the Superconducting Super Collider.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SCR 72 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to take all necessary action to ensure that Interstate 69 will enter Texas at Joaquin and follow along the least congested and most feasible route between the Louisiana-Texas and Texas-Mexico borders.
Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SCR 79 73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives to appoint five members of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to appoint five members of the senate to form a delegation to travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with the members of the Texas delegation to Congress to express opposition to the proposed Clinton energy policy and urge them to reconsider support of this plan.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SR 146 73-0 (1993)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Urging the President of the United States and Congress to declassify all information relating to American military personnel and civilians who remain missing from the Korean War.
Reported enrolled
HCR 12 72-0 (1991)
Author: Finnell, Charles | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to establish a maximum speed of 65 mph on all divided highways.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HCR 28 72-0 (1991)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Memorializing Congress to establish a maximum speed of 65 miles per hour on divided four-lane highways.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HCR 52 72-0 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Applying to Congress for a convention for the purpose of proposing alterations in the U. S. Constitution to affect twelve year terms for justices of the Supreme Court and for judges of federal courts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 57 72-0 (1991)
Author: Puente, Robert
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to streamline the federal financial aid process.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HCR 68 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Memorializing the President and Congress to extend the territorial limits of the United States and coastal states.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HCR 69 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Requesting the Congress of the United States to endorse the concept of international youth connections.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Received from the House
HCR 70 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to give favorable consideration to establishing a free trade agreement between Mexico and the United States.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
HCR 85 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to oppose further consideration or endorsement of a broad-based energy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 100 72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation requiring the United States Postal Service to provide for a period of not less than 60 days from the date of passage of rate change to the date that the change becomes effective.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HCR 108 72-0 (1991)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Memorializing Congress to make the research & development tax credit permanent.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HCR 119 72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al | et. al.
Memorializing the President of the United States to direct the agencies of federal government to undertake the initiatives for implementing a free trade agreement.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HCR 121 72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al | et. al.
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to extend the administration's authority to negotiate all trade agreements on fast track.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HCR 160 72-0 (1991)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Supporting the passage of H.R. 1223 by the Congress of the United States, directing the Secretary of the Army to remove a railroad swing bridge crossing Clear Creek, Texas.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 177 72-0 (1991)
Author: Williamson, RichardSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Urging the United States Congress to amend Section 3104(a), Title 38, of the United States Code to permit full concurrent receipt of military longevity retired pay and service-connected disability compensation benefits.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 190 72-0 (1991)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to honor its commitment to restore previously deferred federal funding for the State Legalization Assistance Grant.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HCR 197 72-0 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Jim
Expressing the support for the creation of the Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade in the State of Texas and urging the passage of S.B. 423.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 234 72-0 (1991)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Requesting the United States Congress to resolve questions regarding United States military prisoners of war and personnel missing in action by appointing a select committee to assist the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee in obtaining information in government files.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HR 386 72-0 (1991)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Urging the Congress of the United States to reject any effort to impose government-mandated standards on the automotive industry.
House: Energy
Reported enrolled
SCR 8 72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Johnson, Jerry
Encouraging the Congress of the United States to appropriate adequate resources to finance Employment Security programs.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: Economic Development
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SCR 157 72-0 (1991)
Author: Whitmire, John
Urging Congress to fully fund the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's space station Freedom.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SR 358 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris
Urging the Congress of the United States to reject any effort to impose government-mandated standards on the automotive industry.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SR 847 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Memorializing Congress to honor its commitment to restore previously deferred federal funding for the State Legalization Impact Assistance Grant.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 5 72-1 (1991)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to honor its commitment to restore previously deferred federal funding for the State Legalization Impact Assistance Grant.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 11 72-1 (1991)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Requesting the Congress of the United States to reject the recommendation of the Base Closure and Realignment Commission regarding base closures in Texas.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HR 215 72-1 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Memorializing U.S. Congress to pass the "Communications Competitiveness and Infrastructure Modernization Act of 1991".
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 11 72-2 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim | et. al.
Urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation pursuant to Article III, Section 1, of the United States Constitution that limits the jurisdiction of federal courts in matters involving state penal institutions to the enforcement of consent decrees not going beyond the minimum standards prescribed by the United States Constitution.
Filed
HR 4 72-2 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to pass the "Communications Competitiveness and Infrastructure Modernization Act of 1991".
House: State Affairs
Reported enrolled
HCR 1 72-3 (1992)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Requesting the Congress of the United States to immediately make public all files pertaining to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy used by the Warren Commission and the House Select Committee on Assassinations.
House: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
HCR 21 72-4 (1992)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Requesting the United States Congress to enact legislation providing for an income tax deduction for interest paid on student loans afforded under state and federal programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SCR 10 72-4 (1992)
Author: Rosson, PeggySponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Urging the President of the United States to declassify all information relating to American military personnel and civilians who remain missing in Southeast Asia, except for that information that would reveal the methods, resources, and identities of intelligence operatives.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 13 71-0 (1989)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Memorializing Congress to increase Medicare compensation to rural hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 18 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Memorializing Congress to reject any recommendations to close the Naval Station Ingleside.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 19 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Al
Memorializing Congress not to reduce funding of Amtrak service.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 22 71-0 (1989)
Author: Larry, Jerald | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Honoring Seaman Dorris Miller and supporting legislation to award him the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism in World War II.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HCR 23 71-0 (1989)
Author: Earley, Robert
Memorializing Congress to propose a constitutional amendment prohibiting a federal tax on income from obligations issued by states.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HCR 26 71-0 (1989)
Author: Warner, Larry
Memorializing the United States Senate to ratify the International Bill of Rights and four other human rights conventions.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HCR 45 71-0 (1989)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Memorializing Congress to enact legislation opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas production.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 49 71-0 (1989)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Memorializing Congress to reject any tax on bank or thrift deposits.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
HCR 72 71-0 (1989)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Memorializing Congress to enact the proposed reduction in capital gain taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 77 71-0 (1989)
Author: Willy, JohnSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Memorializing Congress to exclude the coastal mainland of Brazoria County from the Coastal Barrier Resource System.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 85 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perry, Rick
Supporting the national energy strategy proposed by the South/West Energy Council.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 88 71-0 (1989)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Requesting Congress to consider reducing the amount of insurance available to certain savings and loan institutions.
House: Financial Institutions
Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
HCR 96 71-0 (1989)
Author: Shea, Gwyn
Requesting Congress to increase the income tax exemption for dependent children.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HCR 106 71-0 (1989)
Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to lower the age of eligibility for participation in JTPA-funded programs for dropout prevention.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HCR 184 71-0 (1989)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Requesting the United States Congress to oppose any reduction in Medicare hospital payments.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from calendar
HCR 186 71-0 (1989)
Author: Granoff, AlSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Requesting Congress to reimburse the state for payment claims made under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HCR 187 71-0 (1989)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Memorializing Congress to continue the Southwest Plan to revitalize the savings and loan industry.
House: Financial Institutions
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
HCR 196 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Requesting Congress to increase funding and authority of Legal Services Corporation regarding services to victims of domestic violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HCR 201 71-0 (1989)
Author: Pennington, RandySponsor: Brown, J.E.
Requesting Congress to grant funds for the launch of Space Station Freedom before 1996.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
HCR 204 71-0 (1989)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Affirming that the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is an operational force governing the powers of the states and the federal government.
House: State Affairs
Received from House
HCR 224 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Renato | et. al.
Requesting Congress to provide for the establishment and operation of a Veterans' Administration Hospital in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HCR 265 71-0 (1989)
Author: VanderVoort, KenSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Memorializing Congress to reconsider the surtax provision of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HR 66 71-0 (1989)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Calling on the Texas Congressional delegation to pursue legislation providing an income tax deduction for state sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Reported enrolled
HR 553 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to take steps to increase funding for the Padre Island National Seashore.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported enrolled
SCR 5 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Earley, Robert
Urging Congress to amend the United States Constitution to prohibit the United States from levying income taxes on income derived from obligations of the states and their political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SCR 15 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Urging the Texas congressional delegation to oppose imposition of a federal motor fuel tax increase to achieve deficit reduction.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SCR 16 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Urging the Texas congressional delegation to support the removal of the transportation trust funds from the federal budget.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 26 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to lower the age of eligibility for participation in JTPA-funded programs for dropout prevention.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SCR 71 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Requesting the Congress of the United States to grant the National Aeronautics and Space Administration funds for Space Station Freedom.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 75 71-0 (1989)
Author: Santiesteban, H. | et. al.
Requesting the United States Congress to establish a single nationwide definition of wetlands.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably with substitute
SCR 80 71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Memorializing Congress to continue the program begun in the Southwest Plan.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SCR 145 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Requesting Congress to continue the full funding of the National Sea Grant College Program.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SCR 148 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Memorializing Congress to maintain a strong federal commitment to hypersonics research.
Senate: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
SCR 149 71-0 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Memorializing Congress to release resources to Texas Employment Commission.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SR 784 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Requesting Congress to continue full funding of the National Sea Grant College Program.
Read & adopted
HCR 7 71-1 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Renato | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Requesting Congress to provide for the establishment and operation of a Veteran's Administration Hospital in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 15 71-1 (1989)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Montford, John
Urging Congress not to increase the federal motor fuels tax.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 18 71-1 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J.E. | et. al.
Calling on Congress to submit to the states a constitutional amendment protecting the American flag from willful burning or destruction.
Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 21 71-1 (1989)
Author: Harrison, Dudley
Requesting Congress to adopt a single definition of "wetlands."
House: Agriculture & Livestock
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HCR 32 71-1 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting Congress to require that American flags be manufactured using fire-retardant materials.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 12 71-1 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector | et. al.
Requesting Congress to provide for the establishment of a Veterans' Administration Hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SR 146 71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Requesting the Texas congressional delegation to support the creation of new Medicaid options and requirements.
Read & adopted
HCR 3 71-2 (1989)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Petitioning Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment limiting the terms of members of Congress.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 7 71-3 (1990)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Petitioning Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment limiting the terms of members of Congress.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 13 71-3 (1990)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Memorializing Congress to enact reductions in the capital gains tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 17 71-3 (1990)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Memorializing Congress to reinstate the itemized deduction of sales taxes for federal income tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 51 71-3 (1990)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Memorializing Congress not to increase the wage base used to calculate the federal unemployment tax.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to Labor & Employment Rel.
SR 58 71-3 (1990)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to approve the colonias loan program.
Read & adopted
HCR 6 71-4 (1990)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Memorializing Congress not to increase the wage base used to calculate the federal unemployment tax.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SR 10 71-4 (1990)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Requesting the Texas Congressional delegation to seek the distribution of voter registration cards by federal census takers.
Filed
HCR 2 71-5 (1990)
Author: Black, LaytonSponsor: Sims, Bill
Requesting Congress to retain the production incentive program of the National Wool Act.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 22 71-6 (1990)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Requesting President Bush and the U.S. Congress to reject proposals to increase federal excise taxes on beer, wine, cigarettes and gasoline.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 4 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson, David
Requesting Congress to enact legislation that will deter hostile takeovers of corporations.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 13 70-0 (1987)
Author: Cain, David
Requesting Congress to reauthorize the Federal-aid Highway Program.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HCR 25 70-0 (1987)
Author: Kubiak, L.B.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Requesting Congress to include respite care among programs of the Older Americans Act.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 53 70-0 (1987)
Author: Richardson, BobSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Memorializing Congress to support construction of the Superconducting Super Collider in Texas.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 69 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Rescinding petition for a constitutional convention to propose a federal balanced budget amendment.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HCR 77 70-0 (1987)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Memorializing Congress to initiate an amendment to the United States Constitution to provide for the appointment of federal district court judges to terms of six years.
House: Judicial Affairs
HCR 88 70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Applying to Congress for a convention for the purpose of proposing alterations in the U.S. Constitution to affect twelve-year terms for justices of the Supreme Court and for judges of federal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HCR 93 70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, EdSponsor: Green, Gene
Requesting Congress to define clearly the U.S. Coast Guard jurisdiction over control of air emissions from marine vessels.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 96 70-0 (1987)
Author: Clark, JerrySponsor: Jones, Grant
Expressing opposition to federal preemption of state regulation of wastes generated by oil and gas exploration and production.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 130 70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Requesting Congress to provide judicial review of decisions of the FDIC, FSLIC, and Federal Home Loan Bank Board.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HCR 183 70-0 (1987)
Author: Whaley, FosterSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Expressing support for the proposed Farm Credit Relief, Reform and Local Control Act of 1987.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HR 121 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Memorializing Congress to ensure that Mexican commercial vehicles are subject to safety standards and highway user fees comparable to those under which American carriers must operate.
HR 687 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Urge President Reagan and Congress to immediately declare Saragosa a Major Disaster area and expedite all necessary grants and loans to the people of Saragosa.
SCR 3 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Cain, David
Requesting Congress to reauthorize the Federal-aid Highway Program.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SCR 40 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Requesting Congress to propose legislation designed to halt the hostile takeovers of American corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SCR 106 70-0 (1987)
Author: Henderson, Don
Granting John R. Phenix and Associates, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Houston.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HCR 10 70-2 (1987)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Requesting Congress to enact legislation to establish and fund the Medical Manhattan Project on AIDS.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 53 70-2 (1987)
Author: Ceverha, BillSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Urging the United States government to use its powers to cause the withdrawal of Soviet and Cuban forces from Angola.
Senate: Administration, Special
Left as pending business in comm.
HCR 56 70-2 (1987)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Jones, Grant
Memorializing Congress to reinstate the deduction for state and local sales taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Tagged in committee
HCR 58 70-2 (1987)
Author: Clark, JerrySponsor: Jones, Grant
Urging Congress to permit development of energy reserves in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
House: Energy Senate: Finance
Tagged in committee
HCR 26 69-0 (1985)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Parker, Carl
Expressing support for the basing of a Navy battleship task force as a Texas port.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 42 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jackson, LeeSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Memorializing Congress to pursue a nonnuclear defensive system in space.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Filed w/o the Governor's signature
HCR 55 69-0 (1985)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Requesting Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that provides the president with line item veto authority.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HCR 70 69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, David
Urging Congress to enact interstate cost estimate legislation.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HCR 89 69-0 (1985)
Author: Earley, Robert
Requesting Congress to propose a constitutional amendment reserving to the states exclusive jurisdiction over the issue of voluntary prayer in public schools.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HCR 96 69-0 (1985)
Author: Carriker, Steve
Declaring Texas to be in a state of economic emergency due to an agricultural depression and requesting Congress to use the 1985 federal farm bill to restructure the financial burden currently facing agricultural producers and businesses and to manage agricultural production in order to achieve commodity prices that return not less than the costs of the commodity's production.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
HCR 106 69-0 (1985)
Author: McWilliams, JimSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Calling on the Congress of the United States to pass and send to the President an Act authorizing and imposing a temporary tariff on all imports of foreign crude oil and foreign petrochemical products.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Filed w/o the Governor's signature
HCR 123 69-0 (1985)
Author: Staniswalis, ChipSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Requesting Congress to modify federal liability under the Price-Anderson Act regarding handling of high-level nuclear waste.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed in committee
HCR 127 69-0 (1985)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Directing Congress to provide sufficient funding through appropriation of those amounts of money necessary to keep Amtrak in fiscal year 1986 in at least as sound position operationally and financially as it has been in fiscal year 1985.
House: Transportation
Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
HCR 129 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Requesting Congress to make available funds for compensation of victims of the wartime relocation and internment of civilians.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HCR 132 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Urging Congress to review enforcement of the 1981 amendments to the Lacey Act.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 146 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lee, Don
Requesting Congress to enact legislation imposing a moratorium on the issuance of permits for the at sea incineration of certain hazardous wastes.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 151 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Requesting Congress to implement a "Marshall Plan" approach for emergency food and development assistance to Africa.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
No action taken in committee
HCR 163 69-0 (1985)
Author: Bush, Bob
Requesting Congress to continue funding Amtrak.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HCR 172 69-0 (1985)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Blake, Roy
Memorializing Congress to encourage the Internal Revenue Service to speed its future collection and crediting of the tax charges to Texas employers through the loss of .3% of the FUTA credit to which these employers were subjected last November 10.
House: Labor & Employment Relations Senate: Finance
Signed by the Governor
HCR 173 69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, TommySponsor: Lyon, Ted
Requesting Congress to extend renewable energy and conservation tax incentives.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 174 69-0 (1985)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Requesting Congress to exempt state and local governmental employees from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 113 69-0 (1985)
Author: Willy, John
Requesting Congress to submit to the states a balanced budget amendment.
SCR 6 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Requesting acceleration of federal research efforts regarding control and eradication of fire ants.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 43 69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Memorializing Congress to pursue a nonnuclear defensive system in space.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SCR 47 69-0 (1985)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Cain, David
Memorialize the United States Congress to take prompt action to enact Interstate Cost Estimate legislation.
House: Transportation Senate: Finance
Signed by the Governor
SCR 72 69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Lee, Don
Requesting that Congress amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
House: Retirement & Aging Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 87 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Requesting the Congress of the U.S. to clarify the authority of the U.S. Department of Energy through a new title under the Price-Anderson Act which will provide for the strict liability on the part of the federal government.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SCR 88 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Declaring that withholding of federal appropriations by the Office of Management and Budget is injurious to citizens of Texas.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SCR 105 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Requesting Congress to enact legislation imposing a moratorium on the issuance of permits for the at sea incineration of certain hazardous wastes.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SCR 112 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Memorializing Congress to provide sufficient funding to keep Amtrak in at least as sound a position operationally and financially in FY86 as it has been in FY85.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
SCR 161 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Requesting Congress to make available funds for compensation of victims of the wartime relocation and internment of civilians.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 11 69-2 (1986)
Author: Staniswalis, ChipSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Requesting Congress to amend the Price-Anderson Act regarding high-level radioactive waste.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Motion withdrawn
HCR 17 69-2 (1986)
Author: Givens, Ron
Memorializing Congress to enact HR864, relating to veteran benefits for former prisoners of war.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 3 69-2 (1986)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Memorializing Congress to ensure that all tasks related to manned space flights remain assigned to the Johnson Space Center.
HR 48 69-2 (1986)
Author: Hury, James
Requesting Congress to enact H.R. 5021 by Rep. Jack Brooks, relating to collecting sales tax on out-of-state mail order companies.
SCR 5 69-2 (1986)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: McKinney, Mike
Requesting Congress to pass an act imposing an import fee on crude oil imported into the United States.
Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SCR 12 69-2 (1986)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Hury, James
Requesting Congress to enact H.R. 5021 by Congressman Jack Brooks, relating to collecting sales tax on out-of-state mail orders.
Senate: Finance
Signed by the Governor
SCR 15 69-2 (1986)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Urging the Texas Congressional delegation to use all means at their disposal to retain the income tax deduction for sales taxes.
Senate: Finance
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SCR 19 69-2 (1986)
Author: Jones, Grant
Creating the Task Force on State Tax Policies; requiring that the Task Force make a report to the 70th Legislature.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SR 87 69-2 (1986)
Author: Green, Gene
Memorializing Congress that the interests and concerns of Safeway employees be carefully addressed in pending acquisition of the corporation by Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts, & Company.
HCR 28 69-3 (1986)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Requesting Congress to approve legislation to allow states to set a 65 mph speed limit on rural interstate highways.
House: Transportation
Coauthor authorized
SCR 10 69-3 (1986)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Urging the members of the Texas delegation of Congress to oppose certain provisions in the tax reform package.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 2 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Memorializing Congress of the United States and the government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to implement an immediate bilateral agreement on nuclear armaments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 3 68-0 (1983)
Author: Turner, Jim
Requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment relating to prayer in public schools.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HCR 22 68-0 (1983)
Author: Patrick, KaeSponsor: Traeger, John
Memorializing the President and Congress of the United States to redouble their efforts to secure the release of the Americans still listed as prisoners of war or missing in action in Southeast Asia.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HCR 67 68-0 (1983)
Author: Carriker, Steve
Petitioning the United States Congress to eliminate the authority of the Internal Revenue Service to withhold from the earnings of savers and investors on their savings and investments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
HCR 97 68-0 (1983)
Author: Russell, SamSponsor: Howard, Ed
Memorializing Congress to enact legislation to prevent the unwarranted diversion of European steel exports to the United States to pipe and tube products.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
HCR 106 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mankins, Jimmy
Memorializing Congress to halt the practice of federal judges and monitors charging unjustified and excessive fees to oversee operation of prison systems.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 115 68-0 (1983)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Memorializing Congress to enact S. 636, the proposed Veterans Administration Adjudication Procedure and Judicial Review Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 123 68-0 (1983)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Memorializing Congress to repeal IRS regulation requiring restaurants to withhold income on estimated tips.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
HCR 130 68-0 (1983)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Requesting Congress to prevent certain EPA actions.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 133 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Memorializing Congress to enact HCR8 providing for burial of the Unknown Soldier of the Vietnam Conflict.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 141 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hall, TipSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Memorializing Congress to enact House Bill 1190 relating to a deferral of Farmers Home Administration loan payments.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 163 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Anita
Memorializing Congress to enact a national public safety telecommunications policy.
House: State Affairs
No action taken
HCR 170 68-0 (1983)
Author: Ceverha, BillSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Memorializing Congress to enact a national public safety telecommunications policy.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HCR 180 68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, Larry
Memorializing Congress to establish by statute the authority of the Consumer Product Safety Commission's jurisdiction over tobacco products as an ignition source.
House: Insurance
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HCR 181 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Requesting the Texas Delegation to Congress to support the proposed Railroad Retirement Solvency Act of 1983.
House: Business & Commerce
Coauthor authorized
HCR 198 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hall, LannySponsor: McFarland, Bob
Memorializing Congress to adopt legislation creating a national commission to study neurofibromatosis.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration, Special
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HCR 218 68-0 (1983)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Memorializing Congress to propose an Equal Rights Amendment.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HR 110 68-0 (1983)
Author: Turner, Jim
Memorializing Congress to countermand the proposed closing by the United States Army Corps of Engineers of 59 lakeside parks in Texas.
House: Environmental Affairs
HR 324 68-0 (1983)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Opposing the enactment of any federal law which would regulate in any way the administration of state and local retirement systems and plans or affect the fiduciary duties of trustees of those systems and plans.
House: Retirement and Aging
HR 326 68-0 (1983)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Relating to opposing the enactment of any federal law which would regulate in any way the administration of state and local retirement systems and plans or affect the fiduciary duties of trustees of those systems and plans.
House: Retirement and Aging
HR 330 68-0 (1983)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Calling upon Congress to initiate development of a beam-weapon missile defense system.
House: State Affairs
HR 451 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Authorizing the Texas Legislature to take appropriate action to oppose enactment of Senate Bill 66, 98th Congress and any future legislation which would preempt regulatory authority of local governments over cable television.
House: Urban Affairs
SCR 75 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Requesting Congress to submit again an equal rights amendment to the states.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
SCR 78 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, Roy
Memorializing Congress to control influx of illegal aliens.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 141 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Memorializing Congress to continue to adequately fund the Corpus Christi Army Depot in view of its vital contribution to the defense of the United States.
Senate: Administration, Special
Referred to Committee on Administration
SR 476 68-0 (1983)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Memorializing Congress to repeal Section 310(b) of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982.
Senate: Economic Development
SR 615 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sims, Bill
Memorializing Congress not to repeal or amend the Economic Recovery Act of 1981.
Senate: Natural Resources
HCR 12 68-2 (1984)
Author: Hudson, DavidSponsor: Traeger, John
Requesting Congress not to enact HR 5143 and HR 5144, relating to regulation of state and local public pension systems.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HCR 38 68-2 (1984)
Author: Salinas, Froy
Requesting Congress not to adopt the Simpson-Mazzoli bill.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 68 68-2 (1984)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Requesting Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that would grant the president power to veto individual line items in spending bills.
House: State Affairs
Record vote
HCR 2 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Applying to Congress to call a constitutional convention relating to assignment of students to particular public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 24 67-0 (1981)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Memorializing Congress to provide financial assistance to school districts adversely affected by enrollment of children of undocumented workers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 27 67-0 (1981)
Author: Riley, Ken
Requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose a constitutional amendment guaranteeing a right to life for the unborn.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 28 67-0 (1981)
Author: Riley, Ken
Memorializing Congress to impeach U.S. District Judge William Wayne Justice.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HCR 32 67-0 (1981)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Requesting Congress to implement the 1977 farm program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HCR 33 67-0 (1981)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention to limit length of congressional sessions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 43 67-0 (1981)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Memorializing Congress to seek implementation of the 1977 farm program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
HCR 56 67-0 (1981)
Author: Pennington, RandySponsor: Brown, J.E.
Requesting Congress to expedite the Clear Creek Flood Control Project.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HCR 65 67-0 (1981)
Author: Bush, Bob
Requesting Congress to propose a constitutional amendment providing for voter review of federal judges.
House: State Affairs
No action taken
HCR 106 67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Memorializing Congress not to reduce Amtrak funding.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
HCR 126 67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Memorializing Congress regarding policies affecting veterans exposed to hazardous chemicals.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HCR 129 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hanna, JoeSponsor: Meier, Bill
Memorializing Congress to repeal Section 301 of the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HCR 156 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"Sponsor: Traeger, John
Requesting Congress to repeal certain restrictions on natural gas use in the Powerplant & Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 174 67-0 (1981)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Memorializing Congress to adopt President Reagan's proposed budget for 1982.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 207 67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Memorializing Congress to provide tax deduction for adoption fees and costs.
House: Rules Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 4 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Memorializing Congress to initiate a constitutional amendment providing for election of federal district court judges.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SCR 22 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Requesting Congress to propose a constitutional amendment relating to right-to-work.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SCR 32 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Requesting Congress to propose legislation providing for "sunset" review of federal agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 38 67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, John
Memorializing Congress to repeal national speed limit of 55 mph.
Senate: State Affairs
Motion lost to suspend reg order (to consider on 2nd reading)
SCR 53 67-0 (1981)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Buchanan, J. W.
Memorializing Congress not to adopt the split-basing mode for the depolyment of the M-X missile system.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SCR 62 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Memorializing the President of the United States of America and the Congress to increase the exemption from taxation of interest on savings accounts.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions
SCR 71 67-0 (1981)
Author: Short, E.L.
Memorializing Congress to adpot H.R. 1645 terminating the Department of Energy.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SCR 73 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Memorializing Congress to initiate a constitutional amendment providing for intitiative and referendum.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SCR 74 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Memorializing Congress to adopt the Kemp-Roth tax cut proposal.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 75 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Memorializing Congress to repeal part of voting rights act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 89 67-0 (1981)
Author: Meier, Bill
Resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, That the 67th Texas Legislature hereby respectfully memorialize the Congress of the United States to repeal Section 301 of the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978; and, be it further.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SCR 95 67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, John
Memorializing the Congress of the United State to repeal the restrictions on natural gas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
HCR 30 67-1 (1981)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Memorializing Congress to propose to the states an amendment to the United States Constitution providing for initiative and referendum at the federal level.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 36 67-1 (1981)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Requesting President Reagan and the Congress to study alternative methods by which the Federal Reserve Board can control inflation.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
HCR 37 67-1 (1981)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Memorializing Congress to oppose any reduction in social security benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Committee on Human Services
HR 20 67-1 (1981)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Requesting Congress to enact H 4145 and H 4186 amending the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
SCR 11 67-1 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Memorializing Congress to propose a constitutional amendment providing for initiative and referendum at the federal level.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
HCR 10 67-2 (1982)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Requesting Congress to propose a constitutional amendment providing for initiative and referendum.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 12 67-2 (1982)
Author: Clark, Bill
Expressing opposition to certain proposed federal legislation that would provide for federal control of state pension systems.
House: Employment Practices
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 26 67-2 (1982)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Memorializing Congress to exempt dams under the NPDES permit program of the Clean Water Act.
House passage reported
HR 14 67-2 (1982)
Author: Laney, James
Urging the President and Congress to preserve expectations and rights of persons earning railroad retirement benefits in preparing the 1983 fiscal budget.
HR 17 67-2 (1982)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Expressing opposition to certain proposed federal legislation that would provide for federal control of state pension systems.
SCR 2 67-2 (1982)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Requesting Congress to propose a constitutional amendment providing for initiative and referendum.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SCR 7 67-2 (1982)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Expressing opposition to certain proposed federal legislation that would provide for federal control of state pension systems.
House: Employment Practices Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
SR 83 67-2 (1982)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Urging the President and Congress to proceed with utmost caution to preserve the reasonable expectations and rights of those who have earned or presently are earning railroad retirement benefits.
Senate: Administration, Special
HCR 4 67-3 (1982)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Commending all components of the Texas State Aging Network and memorializing Congress regarding funding of programs for elderly citizens.
House: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HCR 3 66-0 (1979)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Memorializing Congress about slow IRS processing of estate returns.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 21 66-0 (1979)
Author: Smothers, Clay
Memorializing Congress and the President to take swift action against foreign students who destroy property and violate laws.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HCR 22 66-0 (1979)
Author: Smothers, Clay
Rescinding ratification of the proposed amendment to the U.S Constitution relating to equal rights for men and women.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HCR 28 66-0 (1979)
Author: Whitehead, EmmettSponsor: Mengden, Walter
Memorializing Congress to initiate an amendment to the U.S. Constitution providing for election of federal district judges.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HCR 31 66-0 (1979)
Author: Kubiak, DanSponsor: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Memorializing Congress to instruct the secretary of agriculture to implement the 1977 farm program to the fullest extent.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 38 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Memorializing Congress to repeal 23 U.S.C. 154 relating to the 55 m.p.h. speed limit.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 39 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, LanceSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Memorializing the United States government to urge the German Federal Republic toa bolish or extend the statute of limitations relating to Nazi war crimes.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HCR 61 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Memorializing Congress to eliminate disparity in Medicare and Medicaid payment to rural urban areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 71 66-0 (1979)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Jones, Gene
Memorializing Congress to halt elimination of passenger train service.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 72 66-0 (1979)
Author: Chavez, Melchor
Petitioning Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment prohibiting federal deficit spending.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HCR 78 66-0 (1979)
Author: Chavez, Melchor
Memorializing Congress to change general election date to first Saturday in November.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 79 66-0 (1979)
Author: Harrison, Jr., W.O. "Bill"Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Memorializing Congress to maintain the operation of the naval air station in Corpus Christi.
House: Rules Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 128 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Memorializing Congress to adopt Senator Bentsen's legislation ending revenue sharing for state governments.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HCR 152 66-0 (1979)
Author: Whitehead, Emmett
Memorializing Congress to disqualify any person who transfers assets for the purpose of qualifying for medical assistance.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
HCR 193 66-0 (1979)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.Sponsor: Howard, Ed
Urging the U.S. Congress to repeal Section 1023 of the Internal Revenue Code.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Signed by the Governor
HR 40 66-0 (1979)
Author: Browder, Jim
Memorializing Congress not to amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act.
House: Insurance
SCR 13 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Memorializing Congress to initiate amendment to U.S. Constitution to provide for election of federal district judges.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SCR 20 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Memorializing Congress to aid the severely handicapped by legislative action.
House: State Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 27 66-0 (1979)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Head, Fred
Memorializing Congress regarding repeal of 23 U.S.C. Section 154, requiring the 55mph speed limit.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Sent to Local and Consent Calendar Committee
SCR 28 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Hanna, Joe
Memorializing the President and Congress to launch an all-out energy production and conservation effort.
Signed by the Governor
SCR 29 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Simpson, Bob
Memorializing Congress not to amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
SCR 67 66-0 (1979)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Memorializing Congress to retain law requiring fiber content labels on textiles and apparel products.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SCR 88 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Memorializing Congress to initiate an amendment providing for initiative and referendum on the federal level.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HCR 10 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Proposing to the Congress of the United States an amendment to the Constitution of the United States concerning not allowing federal appropriations to exceed federal revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 12 65-0 (1977)
Author: Whitehead, Emmett
Memorializing Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to provide for the election of federal district court judges by the people of the district.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HCR 13 65-0 (1977)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Memorializing Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to provide for selection of federal judges by popular election.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 17 65-0 (1977)
Author: Nowlin, James
Memorializing Congress to deregulate prices of interstate natural gas.
House: Energy Resources
Assigned to Resolutions Calendar
HCR 21 65-0 (1977)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Memorializing Congress to prohibit federal preemption of state workmen's compensation programs.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HCR 22 65-0 (1977)
Author: Nowlin, James
Memorializing Congress not to repeal "right-to-work" -- sec. 14b Taft-Hartley.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 28 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Memorializing Congress to raise speed limit to 60 mph. on certain highways.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
HCR 31 65-0 (1977)
Author: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"Sponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Memorializing Congress to propose constitutional amendment to require U.S. to have a balanced budget or alternately requesting that Congress call a constitutional convention for the specific and exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the federal constitution requiring a balanced budget.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 34 65-0 (1977)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.Sponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Memorializing Congress to prohibit federal preemption of workmen's compensation programs.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably
HCR 40 65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, Forrest
Memorializing Congress to initiate an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to prohibit federal deficit spending.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HCR 57 65-0 (1977)
Author: Smothers, Clay
Memorializing Congress to oppose repeal of Section 14(b) of Taft-Hartley Act of 1947.
House: State Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HCR 59 65-0 (1977)
Author: Briscoe, Leonard
Memorializing Congress to provide for creation of an energy stamp program.
House: Energy Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
HCR 61 65-0 (1977)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Memorializing Congress to not repeal Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act, preserving the authority of states concerning right-to-work laws.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 101 65-0 (1977)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Memorializing Congress to amend Federal Meat Inspection Act and Poultry Products Inspection Act relating to state inspection to meet federal standards.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 102 65-0 (1977)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Sherman, Max
Memorializing Congress to mandate oil and gas exploration throughout fifty states and territorial waters.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 103 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Memorializing Congress to end all enforcement programs of the Civil Rights Act which call for preferential treatment to be accorded any group of individuals at the expense of another group.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 135 65-0 (1977)
Author: Robbins, Joe
Memorializing Congress relative to legislation should the Equal Rights Amendment be adopted.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Coauthor authorized
HCR 136 65-0 (1977)
Author: Whitmire, John
Memorializing Congress to recall, reconsider, and block any attempt or effort on part of federal government to ban sale or use of saccharine.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HCR 138 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wilson, John
Memorializing Congress regarding modification of Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code to provide for issuance of tax-exempt public bonds for conversion of electrical generating capacity from natural gas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HCR 140 65-0 (1977)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Memorializing Congress to oppose extension of federal price controls over intrastate natural gas supplies.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HCR 141 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wilson, John
Memorializing Congress to adopt reclamation tax on coal only on a local option basis.
House: Energy Resources
Assigned to Resolutions Calendar
HCR 143 65-0 (1977)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Memorializing Congress to prohibit participation in foreign boycotts.
House: State Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HCR 154 65-0 (1977)
Author: Henderson, Don
Memorializing Congress to establish post office at Klein, Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 167 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allen, Joe
Memorializing Congress to adopt a national energy policy that will use the free market system.
House: Energy Resources
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HCR 178 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hartung, Frank
Memorializing Congress in regard to a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HR 18 65-0 (1977)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to memorializing Congress to allow workmen's compensation programs to remain under state direction.
House: Judiciary
HR 28 65-0 (1977)
Author: Powers, Pike
Urging Congress and the executive branch of federal government to evaluate all aspects of public financing of transportation facilities.
House: Natural Resources
HR 39 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to memorializing Congress to prohibit retired military personnel from drawing pensions while in federal employment with salary.
House: State Affairs
HR 68 65-0 (1977)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to memorializing Congress to implement an IRS Employee Review Procedure based on evaluations from audited taxpayers.
House: Ways & Means
SCR 4 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Smothers, Clay
To memorialize the Congress of the United State to oppose repeal of Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by Governor
SCR 11 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
To memorialize the Congress of the United States to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to prohibit deficit spending by the federal government, except in times of genuine emergency, when authorized by a 4/5th vote of each house of Congress.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SCR 41 65-0 (1977)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Memorializing Congress to remove state employees' and teachers' contributions to retirement system from taxable income base.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 51 65-0 (1977)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Kaster, James J.
Memorializing the United States Government, the Executive Departments concerned and the Civil Aeronautics Board, to permit international flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Airport and Europe.
Signed by Governor
SCR 72 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Memorializing Congress to provide for election of federal district judges.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SCR 91 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Henderson, Don
Memorializing Congress to request the United States Postal Service to establish a Post Office at Klein, Texas.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by Governor
SCR 103 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Memorializing Congress to adopt national energy policy emphasizing development and production of energy sources.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
SCR 116 65-0 (1977)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.Sponsor: Ragsdale, Paul
In memory of Governor Coke R. Stevenson.
Signed by Governor
SR 68 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter | et. al.
Requesting the Senate of the United States to reject the nomination of F. Ray Marshall to be Secretary of Labor.
Senate: Administration
SR 82 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Urging the Congress and Executive Branch of the United States to evaluate public financing of transportation facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
SR 724 65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Memorializing U.S. Congress to resolve that cancer is a leading national problem and to provide leadership to find a coordinated solution.
SR 758 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Memorializing Congress to adopt a national energy program.
Senate: Natural Resources
HCR 13 65-2 (1978)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Hance, Kent
Memorializing Congress to initiate a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget.
Signed by the Governor
SR 104 65-2 (1978)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Memorializing the Congress of the United States not to enact the equalization tax on lower tier or "old" oil.
Senate: Natural Resources
HCR 9 64-0 (1975)
Author: Reynolds, Richard F.
Relating to memorializing Congress to call a constitutional convention to adopt an amendment providing for a debt ceiling under certain circumstances.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 10 64-0 (1975)
Author: Reynolds, Richard F.
Relating to requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention to adopt an amendment for the election of the comptroller.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 11 64-0 (1975)
Author: Whitehead, Emmett
Memorializing congress to initiate an amendment regarding the election of federal district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HCR 13 64-0 (1975)
Author: Green, Forrest
Relating to requesting congress to propose a constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 24 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bigham, John R.Sponsor: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Memorializing Congress to enact price subsidies and import restrictions to relieve Texas farmers and ranchers.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by Governor
HCR 34 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.Sponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Memorializing congress to instruct the Federal Insurance Administration to remap the flood plan of certain counties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
HCR 35 64-0 (1975)
Author: Newton, Jon P.Sponsor: Sherman, Max
Memorializing the Texas Delegation to Congress regarding energy policy.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by Governor
HCR 52 64-0 (1975)
Author: Clark, JimSponsor: Williams, Lindon
Relating to memorializing Congress to enact legislation to require all states to develop oil and gas resources.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Read second time
HCR 56 64-0 (1975)
Author: Clark, Jim
Relating to memorializing Congress regarding necessity of reducing influx of illegal aliens by providing that stringent penalties be imposed on their employers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 71 64-0 (1975)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to memorializing the Texas delegation to Congress regarding energy policy.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
HCR 100 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.Sponsor: Adams, Don
Relating memorializing Congress to assure funding for imported fire ant eradication program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably
HCR 105 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to memorializing Congress to prevent a ban on the manufacture of firearms and ammunition.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HR 22 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hoestenbach, John
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to balance the federal budget as a means of flighting inflation.
House: State Affairs
HR 28 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to memorializing Congress to halt the unethical practice by strikers obtaining certain public funds.
House: State Affairs
HR 102 64-0 (1975)
Author: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"
Memorializing Congress to postpone consideration of the Department of Army's request for funds to purchase land in Coryell County, Texas.
HR 133 64-0 (1975)
Author: Head, Fred
Memorializing Congress to ban importation of foreign beef and beef products for at least a six-month period.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
HR 168 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Memorializing Congress not to enact HR77, HR1488, or any other legislation which would result in public employee unions striking, imposing union shops, or instituting compulsory dues check off.
House: State Affairs
SCR 16 64-0 (1975)
Author: McKinnon, MikeSponsor: Newton, Jon P.
Petitioning the Congress and the President of the United States to take all measures necessary to insure that the United States Department of Defense not change the status of MIA's from that of "missing in action" to "killed in action" until all information as to the circumstances and particulars supporting such action has been made available to the next of kin and they are afforded the opportunity to rebut such information; requesting that Senator John Tower, Senator Lloyd H. Bentsen, and the full congressional delegation from Texas use the power of their offices to insure that the department of defense and the service branches adhere to proper procedures when reviewing the status of MIA's; providing that copies of this resolution be prepared and sent to the President of the United States, to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States of Congress, to all members of the Texas delegation to the United States Congress, and to the secretary of defense.
House: State Affairs
Signed by Governor
SCR 20 64-0 (1975)
Author: Longoria, RaulSponsor: Chavez, Melchor
Respectfully memorializing the Congress of the United States to declare a moratorium on the enforcement of wasteful environmental standards until the current energy crisis has subsided; providing for copies of this resolution to be prepared and forwarded to the President of the United States, to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress, and to all members of the Texas delegation to the congress with the request that this resolution be entered officially in the Congressional Record as a memorial to the Congress of the United States.
House: State Affairs
Defeat by House reported
SCR 23 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, Max
Memorializing the Texas Delegation to the 94th Congress of the United States of America; requesting all state officials to cooperate fully with the Congressional delegation and to supply the members of the delegation with all relevant material regarding the impact of the citizens of Texas of existing and proposed energy policies.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably
SCR 29 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Realizing the desperate need for finding new oil reserves, the need to halt, rather than hasten, the unemployment rate, and the need to protect not only the working man in Texas but also the citizens of the rest of the Country who are dependent upon Texas oil; and that the Congress of the United States discontinue all efforts to end the oil depletion allowance; providing for a copy of this resolution to be forwarded to the President and Vice-President of the United States, and to each Senator and Representative in Congress from Texas with the request that this Resolution be officially entered into the Congressional Record as a Memorial to the Congress.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SCR 31 64-0 (1975)
Author: Andujar, BettySponsor: Lewis, Gibson
Urging the Congress of the United States to approve S. 1306 to support the operating and capital needs of the Rock Island Railroad; providing for a copy of this resolution to be transmitted to the Secretary of Transportation, the President of the United States, the members of the Texas Congressional Delegation, Senator Warren G. Magnuson, Chairman, Senate Committee on Commerce, and Congressman Harley O. Staggers, Chairman, House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
House: Transportation Senate: Economic Development
Signed by Governor
SCR 38 64-0 (1975)
Author: Traeger, John
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to prevent any ban on the manufacture of firearms ammunition by the Federal Consumer Products Safety Commission; providing that official copies of this resolution be prepared and forwarded to the President of the United States, to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress, and to all members of the Texas delegation to the congress with the request that this resolution be entered officially in the Congressional Record as a memorial to the Congress of the United States.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 50 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Laney, James
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to instruct the Federal Power Commission to restore natural gas for irrigation purposes to a No. 2 commercial priority before there is extensive and lasting damage to the economy of the Panhandle and South Plains of Texas and serious disruption of the national economy; providing that official copies of this resolution be prepared and forwarded to the President of the United States, to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress, and to all members of the Texas delegation of the Congress with the request that this resolution be officially entered in the Congressional Record as a memeorial to the Congress of the Unite States of America; providing that official copies of this resolution also be prepared and forwarded to the Federal Power Commission as an expression of the views of the 64th Legislature of the State of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Signed by Governor
SCR 82 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Sullivant, Bill
Memorializing the Congress of the United States, requesting that the congress amend and revise the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 as may be required to insure that the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Corps of Engineers comply with the intent of congress that they are to recognize and rely upon the states in the exercise of primary responsibility for development, use, restoration, preservation, and enhancement of land and water resources; authorizing and requesting that Dolph Briscoe, Governor of the State of Texas, take all actions proper and necessary to assure the administrative and judicial protection of the equitable and reasonable authority of the State of Texas in exercising its primary responsibility for its land and water resources; declaring unalterable opposition to the expansion of federal authority over land and water resource management as would follow from implementation of the proposed rules as published.
House: Environmental Affairs
Signed by Governor
SCR 88 64-0 (1975)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to provide financial aid to school districts along the border with Mexico where a large proportion of non-citizen students are enrolled in the school systems as compensation for the increased costs of educating these alien children; providing that copies of this resolution be prepared and forwarded to the President of the United States, to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress, and to all members of the Texas delegation to the congress with the request that this resolution be entered officially in the Congressional Record as a memorial to the Congress of the United States.
House: Public Education Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Public Education
SCR 100 64-0 (1975)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Geiger, Richard S.
Expressing to members of the Texas members of the United States Congress and to teh congress as a whole that the State of Texas believes that the explicit mandate of the United States Congress has been ignored in the selection of a Navy combat fighter which is not a derivative of the Air Force air combat fighter and that this unfair action on the part of the Department of Defense may be detrimental to the best defensive posture of the United States, to the economic well-being of the citizens of the United States and to the citizens of the State of Texas, and that appropriate action be taken by the Congress of the United States to assure fairness and compliance with its stated direction.
Signed by Governor
SR 282 64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, Grant
Memorializing Congress to postpone consideration of Department of Army's acquisition of land in Coryell County.
SR 402 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, Walter | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to act favorably and expeditiously on the Bentsen-Eckhart bill to provide immediate relief for the subsidence-stricken Brownwood Addition of Baytown, Texas.
HCR 12 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Requesting that the Congress of the United States take immediate action to insure that the highway program and its funding are continued and that the Highway Trust Fund be preserved intact for the intended purpose of highway construction.
House: Transportation
Committee hearing notice posted
HCR 13 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Resolving that the Legislature of the State of Texas hereby memorialize the Congress of the United States to reinstate the Rural Environmental Assistance Program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Subcommittee hearing notice posted
HCR 44 63-0 (1973)
Author: Lewis, GibsonSponsor: Meier, Bill
Memorializing Congress to redo Social Security benefits at age 65.
House: Human Resources Senate: Human Resources
Filed without Governor's signature
HCR 53 63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, Joe
Memorializing the Congress of the United States of America to pass legislation creating a Big Thicket National Park.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Rereferred to committee
HCR 57 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, Luther
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to assure that adequate funding continue for programs relating to human resource at the community level.
House: Human Resources Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HCR 74 63-0 (1973)
Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick"Sponsor: Wallace, Jim
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact the Retirement Income Security for Employees Act of 1973.
House: Judiciary Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 76 63-0 (1973)
Author: Rodriguez, LindseySponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Memorializing Congress and the Veterans Administration to locate a V.A. Hospital or Recuperation Center in Weslaco.
House: Education Senate: Education
Filed without Governor's signature
HCR 80 63-0 (1973)
Author: Green, Gene
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to take immediate action to reverse the recently issued regulations of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare which prohibit the use of privately-donated funds as the state share to be matched with federal funds to provide for social service programs.
House: Human Resources Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HCR 83 63-0 (1973)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Requesting congress to call a constitutional convention to propose a balanced-budget amendment.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 84 63-0 (1973)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose a new article to as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 94 63-0 (1973)
Author: None, Bill not filed
There was no House Concurrent Resolution 94 introduced in the regular session.
HCR 95 63-0 (1973)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Adams, Don
Memorializing Congress to preserve the capital gains treatment of timber.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Filed without Governor's signature
HCR 108 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to take favorable action on HR 3523, as proposed by Congressman Jim Wright.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 135 63-0 (1973)
Author: Murray, Menton J.Sponsor: Longoria, Raul
Memorializing Congress to federalize Title XIX (Medicaid) program to provide financial relief to states.
House: Human Resources
Filed without Governor's signature
HCR 146 63-0 (1973)
Author: Denton, Lane
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to take immediate action to insure that the proposed cuts in veteran's benefits will not be effectuated.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 155 63-0 (1973)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Traeger, John
Memorializing Congress to pass H.R. 6554 by Representative Jame Burke.
House: Human Resources Senate: Administration
Filed without Governor's signature
HCR 161 63-0 (1973)
Author: Clark, JimSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to take favorable action on S1587, which would prevent the proposed closing of certain Public Health Service hospitals and facilities.
House: Human Resources Senate: Administration
Filed without Governor's signature
HCR 181 63-0 (1973)
Author: Bigham, John R.Sponsor: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Memorializing Congress to direct the USDA to have more realistic regulations regarding classing of cotton, particularly in reducing penalties on "barkie" cotton.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Administration
Filed without Governor's signature
HCR 185 63-0 (1973)
Author: Bigham, John R.Sponsor: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to authorize the use of cyanide guns as an effective and humane method of dealing with problems of predator control.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Administration
Filed without Governor's signature
HCR 193 63-0 (1973)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Memorializing the Congress to request or urge the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring Don Ignacio Zaragoza.
House: Rules
Signed by the Governor
HR 24 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Requesting the national administration to end its freeze on rural programs.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
HR 40 63-0 (1973)
Author: Martin, Elmer
Memorializing Congress concerning proposed consolidation of Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service offices.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
HR 94 63-0 (1973)
Author: Nowlin, James
Memorializing Congress concerning strikers receiving benefits of certain funds.
House: Labor
HR 119 63-0 (1973)
Author: Denton, Lane
Memorializing Congress to take immediate action in the area of tax reform.
House: State Affairs
SCR 16 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Repeal of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 24 of the 59th Legislature of the State of Texas.
House: Reapportionment Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed without Governor's signature
SCR 33 63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Memorializing the Congress of the United State to assure that expanded funds for revenue sharing shall include funding for the Community Action Agencies formerly funded by the Office of Economic Opportunity.
House: Human Resources Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
