HR 1519 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Commemorating the 165th anniversary of Van Zandt County.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
SR 870 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Recognizing Van Zandt County on the occasion of its 165th anniversary.
Reported enrolled
HB 1409 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 243 in Van Zandt County as the Veterans Memorial Parkway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1897 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the jurisdiction of, number of jurors in, and the clerk serving the County Court at Law of Van Zandt County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 922 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 243 in Van Zandt County as the Veterans Memorial Parkway.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Co-author authorized
HB 1581 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Van Zandt County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 4709 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Van Zandt County and to the composition of the Van Zandt County Juvenile Board.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4139 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Van Zandt County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3084 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hollowell, BillSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and organization of the Van Zandt County Waste Disposal District; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to....
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1612 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and organization of the Van Zandt County Waste Disposal District; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority issue....
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 114 71-1 (1989)
Author: Hollowell, BillSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the powers and duties of the Van Zandt County Waste Disposal District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days--10/18/89
HB 2532 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hollowell, BillSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the Van Zandt County Juvenile Board.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 379 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to the quail season in Van Zandt County.
House: Environmental Affairs
See remarks
HB 1215 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Wood and Van Zandt counties and the reorganization of the 86th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken
HB 348 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hollowell, BillSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the hunting of turkey in Van Zandt County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 958 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hollowell, BillSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the sale of certain wild animals in Kaufman, Van Zandt, and Wood counties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1420 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to the creation of the consitutional office of Criminal District Attorney of Van Zandt County; abolishing the office of County Attorney of Van Zandt County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2182 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hollowell, BillSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the creation of the constitutional office of Criminal District Attorney of Van Zandt County; abolishing the office of County Attorney of Van Zandt County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 892 62-0 (1971)
Author: Bass, BillSponsor: Beckworth, Lindley
Relating to the salary of the juvenile officer of Van Zandt County.
HB 893 62-0 (1971)
Author: Bass, BillSponsor: Beckworth, Lindley
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of Van Zandt County Hospital District of Van Zandt County, Texas.
HB 1831 62-0 (1971)
Author: Bass, BillSponsor: Beckworth, Lindley
Relating to the open season for the taking of quail in Van Zandt County.
HB 458 61-0 (1969)
Author: Bass, Jr., James William "Bill"
Relating to prohibiting the taking of deer in Van Zandt County before November 16, 1974; providing a penalty.
HB 459 61-0 (1969)
Author: Bass, Jr., James William "Bill"
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of Van Zandt County Hospital District of Van Zandt County, Texas.
HB 283 59-0 (1965)
Author: Markgraf, Jim
Relating to archery season in Anderson, Cherokee, Henderson, Kaufman, and Van Zandt Counties; amending certain Acts.
HB 693 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to establishing a juvenile board in Van Zandt County.
SB 341 57-0 (1961)
Author: Calhoun, Jr., C. Galloway
Relating to providing for fixing the compensation of the Judge of the District Court in the 86th Judicial District, and authorizing the Commissioners Courts of Van Zandt, Kaufman and Rockwall Counties to pay the District Judge of the 86th Judicial District compensation in addition to the compensation paid by the State.
HB 227 56-0 (1959)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to amending certain laws so as to provide for the taking of fish by hand or with a seine or net having meshes of one and one-half (1 1/2) inch square from the waters of Rains County and that portion of the waters of the Sabine River in Van Zandt County lying between said Counties of Rains and Van Zandt.
HB 205 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hogue, Grady C.
Relating to making it lawful to use set or drag nets and seines, the meshes of which are one and one-half (1 1/2) or more inches square, for catching fish in the public fresh waters of Rains County and in the waters of the Sabine River in Van Zandt County.
HB 314 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hogue, Grady C.
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful to kill mink in Henderson and Van Zandt County, Texas, for a period of two (2) years from and after the passage of this Act; providing a penalty.
HB 330 50-0 (1947)
Author: Thomas, M. K.
Relating to requiring any person hunting any quail outside of the county of his residence upon the private lands of another person in Van Zandt County, to first obtain and have in his possession a written permit; providing a suitable penalty for violation of any provision of this Act; repealing all laws in conflict with this Act.
HB 383 49-0 (1945)
Author: Thomas, M. K. | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation for Edom Independent School District in Van Zandt County on account of the recent destruction of the School Building and School Facilities therein.
SB 156 49-0 (1945)
Author: Chadick, T. C.
Relating to making an appropriation for Edom Independent School District in Van Zandt County on account of the recent destruction of the school building and school facilities therein.
HB 893 47-0 (1941)
Author: Wattner, Victor E. | et. al.
Relating to providing an open season for mourning doves in Van Zandt and Raines Counties, from September 1st to October 31st of each year; fixing a penalty for violation of this Act.
HB 949 47-0 (1941)
Author: Wattner, Victor E.
Relating to providing that it shall be lawful to kill quail in Van Zandt County during a certain period; defining the violation of this Act and providing penalties therefor.
HB 1070 47-0 (1941)
Author: Wattner, Victor E.
Relating to providing that it shall be lawful to kill quail in Van Zandt County on certain days and during certain periods of time; providing penalties.
HB 615 46-0 (1939)
Author: Weldon, Odis A.
Relating to providing relief from the Martins Mill Independent School District No.75, Van Zandt County, Texas, in order to aid said school district in rebuilding its properties and equipping its school which was destroyed by fire on Friday, February 10, 1939.
SB 451 46-0 (1939)
Author: Pace, Will D.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for assessment upon scholastic population of Van Zandt County for the purpose of paying the salary of rural school supervisor in Van Zandt County.
SB 478 46-0 (1939)
Author: Pace, Will D.
Relating to creating and establishing Van Zandt County Road District No. 7 in Van Zandt County, Texas, under Article III, Section 52 of the Constitution for the purpose of the construction, operation and maintenance of macadamized, graveled or paved roads or turnpikes, or in aid thereof.
HB 69 45-0 (1937)
Author: Weldon, Odis A.
Relating to declaring a closed season on the killing of quail and bobwhites in Van Zandt County for a period ending January 15, 1939, prescribing a penalty therefor.
HB 126 45-2 (1937)
Author: Weldon, Odis A.
Relating to requiring any person using any trap or similar device to take any of the birds or animals of this State, upon the private lands of another person in Van Zandt County, to first obtain and have in his possession a written permit.
HB 556 44-0 (1935)
Author: Broyles, Wallace R. | et. al.
Relating to changing the court terms of the Eighty-Sixth Judicial District; fixing the effective date of this Act.
HB 838 44-0 (1935)
Author: Broyles, Wallace R.
Relating to declaring a closed season on the killing of quail and bobwhites in Van Zandt and Wood counties for a period ending January 15, 1937, prescribing a penalty thereof.
HB 903 43-0 (1933)
Author: Hicks, Tom M.
Relating to designating fur-bearing animals, declaring them the property of the State, declaring a five (5) year closed season on wild fox in Van Zandt County; and providing a penalty for violation of this Act, and repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 182 42-0 (1931)
Author: Richardson, D. D.
Relating to making an appropriation for the benefit of Crestman School District No. 68 in Van Zandt County Texas on account of recent destruction of school property.
HB 60 41-0 (1929)
Author: Richardson, D. D.
Relating to put a closed season on the hunting and killing of birds in Van Zandt county for a period of five (5) years, and providing a penalty for violation thereof.
House: Game & Fisheries
HB 97 41-0 (1929)
Author: Richardson, D. D.
Relating to putting a closed season on the hunting and killing of birds in Van Zandt County for a period of five (5) years and providing a penalty for violation thereof.
House: Game & Fisheries
HB 110 41-0 (1929)
Author: Richardson, D. D.
Relating to levying and collecting a three-dollar ($3) road tax against all able-bodied male citizens of Van Zandt County, Texas, who are between the ages of twenty-one (21) and forty-five (45) years.
House: Counties
SB 456 40-0 (1927)
Author: Price, Lloyd E.
Relating to removing the counties of Wood and Van Zandt from the fifth Supreme Judicial District and placing them in the sixth Supreme Judicial District.
SB 470 40-0 (1927)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to creating Road District Number 1 of Van Zandt County, Texas, validating and approving all orders made by the Commissioners' Court of said county, in respect to the organization of said District.
HB 332 39-0 (1925)
Author: High, Robert Elbert
Relating to amending certain statute creating the Canton Independent School District in Van Zandt County, Texas; defining its boundaries, providing for the extension thereof, including the present Canton Independent School District; providing for a board of trustees in said district, conferring upon said district and its boards of trustees all the rights, powers, privileges and duties now conferred and imposed by the general laws of Texas upon independent school districts and the boards of trustees thereof.
House: School Districts
SB 392 39-0 (1925)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to amending the special road law for Van Zandt County, Texas, by adding thereto a section to permit the issuance of bonds by Van Zandt County for the purpose of funding or refunding indebtedness incurred for road and bridge purposes.
Senate: Roads, Bridges and Ferries (Highways and Motor Traffic as of 1/23/1925)
HB 90 39-1 (1926)
Author: High, Robert Elbert
Relating to creating Road District Number Three (3), in Van Zandt County, validating and approving all orders made by the commissioners' court of said county, in respect to the organization of said district.
House: Judiciary
HB 91 39-1 (1926)
Author: High, Robert Elbert
Relating to creating Road District Number Five (5), in Van Zandt County, validating and approving all orders made by the commissioners' court of said county, in respect to the organization of said district.
House: Judiciary
HB 335 39-1 (1926)
Author: High, Robert Elbert
Relating to creating Edom Independent School District in Van Zandt and Henderson Counties.
House: School Districts
SB 40 39-1 (1926)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to creating Road District Number Four (4), in Van Zandt County, validating and approving all orders made by the commissioners' court of said county, in respect to the organization of said district.
Senate: Roads, Bridges and Ferries (Highways and Motor Traffic as of 1/23/1925)
SB 231 39-1 (1926)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to creating Road District Number Two (2), in Van Zandt County, validating and approving all orders made by the commissioners' court of said county, in respect to the organization of said district.
Senate: Representative Districts
HB 128 38-0 (1923)
Author: Simpson, Gordon | et. al.
Relating to redistricting certain counties.
HB 666 38-0 (1923)
Author: Pate, Oscar Lee
Relating to amending an act incorporating the Fruitvale Independent School District in Van Zandt County, Texas, providing for the maintenance of elementary schools in said district.
SB 412 38-0 (1923)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to incorporating the Fruitvale Independent School District in Van Zandt County, Texas, providing for the maintenance of elementary schools in said district.
SB 423 38-0 (1923)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to amending the act creating the Canton Independent School District in Van Zandt County, Texas.
HB 514 37-0 (1921)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to amending the act creating a special road law for Van Zandt County.
HB 52 37-1 (1921)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to incorporating the Fruitvale Independent School District in Van Zandt County for free school purposes only.
HB 55 37-1 (1921)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to creating the Canton Independent School District in Van Zandt County, Texas.
HB 641 36-0 (1919)
Author: Davis, Henry Phillip
Relating to creating the Van Independent School District in Van Zandt county, Texas; defining its boundaries; providing for a board of trustees in said independent school district; conferring upon said district and its board of trustees the rights, powers, privileges and duties now conferred and imposed by the general laws of the State upon independent school districts and boards of trustees thereof.
SB 400 36-0 (1919)
Author: Suiter, William David "Will"
Relating to creating the Van Independent School District in Van Zandt County, Texas; defining its boundaries; providing for a board of trustees; conferring upon said district and its board of trustees the rights, powers, privileges and duties now conferred and imposed by the General Law of the State upon independent school districts and board of trustees thereof.
Senate: Educational Affairs
HB 114 36-2 (1919)
Author: Davis, Henry Phillip
Relating to creating the Van Independent School District in Van Zandt County, Texas.
HB 769 35-0 (1917)
Author: Davis, Henry Phillip
Relating to Van Zandt county road law; providing for the levying of a per capita road tax in the county or in any commissioner's precinct, when such tax shall have been voted by a majority vote in an election held by such purpose upon order of the commissioners' court and prescribing the method of holding such election.
HB 27 35-3 (1917)
Author: Davis, Henry Phillip
Relating to creating the Ben Wheeler Independent School District in Van Zandt county, Texas.
HB 452 34-0 (1915)
Author: Parker, P. L.
Relating to creating Greensborough County-line Independent School District in Henderson and Van Zandt counties.
HB 511 34-0 (1915)
Author: Stanford, John W.
Relating to amending Van Zandt County road law, providing that each commissioner of said county shall be ex officio road commissioner of his precinct, and shall serve as such road commissioner for full time in which his services are not engaged as county commissioner, providing compensation that each commissioner shall receive for his services as road commissioner.
HB 612 34-0 (1915)
Author: Stanford, John W.
Relating to creating Big Rock County Line Independent School District, situated in Henderson and Van Zandt Counties.
HB 22 34-1 (1915)
Author: Parker, P. L.
Relating to creating the Greensborough County-line Independent School District, situated in Henderson and Van Zandt counties; defining its metes and bounds.
HB 749 33-0 (1913)
Author: Chrestman, E. M.
Relating to creating a more efficient road system for Van Zandt County in the State of Texas, and making county commissioners of said county ex-officio road commissioners and prescribing their duties as such and providing for their compensation as road commissioners.
HB 869 33-0 (1913)
Author: Chrestman, E. M.
Relating to incorporating the Fruitvale Independent School District in Van Zandt County for free school purposes only.
SB 396 33-0 (1913)
Author: Greer, William Jeffries
Relating to incorporating the Wills Point Independent School District in Van Zandt County, Texas, for free school purposes only, the boundaries to be identical with the limits and boundaries of the city of Wills Point.
HB 47 33-1 (1913)
Author: Chrestman, E. M.
Relating to incorporating the Fruitvale Independent School District in Van Zandt county for free school purposes only; describing its boundaries, providing for a board of school trustees for the control and management of the said independent school district, prescribing the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the said Fruitvale Independent School District and its board of school trustees, vesting it with all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of a town or village incorporated under the general laws of this state for free school purposes.
HB 44 31-3 (1910)
Relating to amending "An Act to amend the special road law of Van Zandt county, Texas," and to authorize and empower the commissioners court of said county to issue bonds for the permanent improvement of the public roads of said county.
HB 507 30-0 (1907)
Author: Currey, John Thomas
Relating to amending the special road law of Van Zandt County, Texas, and authorizing and empowering the commissioners court of said county to issue bonds for the permanent improvement of the public roads of said county.
HB 573 29-0 (1905)
Relating to creating the Grand Saline Independent School District in Van Zandt County, Texas, and defining its boundaries.
HB 317 28-0 (1903)
Author: Sanders, Morgan Gurley
Relating to amending the special Road Law of Van Zandt county, Texas and to authorize and empower the commissioners court of said county to issue bonds for the permanent improvement of the public roads of said county.
HB 429 27-0 (1901)
Author: Dean, John M.
Relating to creating a more efficient road system for Van Zandt county, Texas, and making the county commissioners of said county ex-officio road commissioners and prescribing their duties as such, providing for their compensation as road commissioners; fixing a penalty for the violation of this act.
