HB 1381
87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1811
87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of online library resources for primary and secondary schools by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2005
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, MorganSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to an exemption for certain cemeteries from cemetery location restrictions.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3669
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials.
House: State Affairs Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3768
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to an exemption for certain cemeteries from cemetery location restrictions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4202
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to including work colleges in the TexShare library consortium.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4251
87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to public libraries as voter registration agencies.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 78
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1604
87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to an exemption for certain cemeteries from cemetery location restrictions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1738
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a prohibition on the purchase of periodicals by a state agency.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 1797
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to including work colleges in the TexShare library consortium.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 679
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to sell educational resources and services.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Received from the House
HB 700
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities and a study and report regarding the effectiveness of that fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1962
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, including the custody and ownership of certain state records and real property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3730
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of online library resources for primary and secondary schools by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HR 2181
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 700.
Reported enrolled
SB 299
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 352
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 618
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1775
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SR 835
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 700.
Reported enrolled
HB 54
85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1021
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to county law libraries.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1026
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the authorized uses of county law library funds.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1847
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 196
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 691
85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the fees collected by justices of the peace on the filing of certain civil actions to fund a law library.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 803
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a study on the feasibility of requiring certain researchers to make research papers available to the public.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 902
85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a prohibition on the adoption of certain library standards by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 937
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to county law libraries.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 1475
84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2056
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3753
84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1188
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a study on the feasibility of requiring certain researchers to make research papers available to the public.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1609
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to a study on relocating the Legislative Reference Library.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 374
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain development corporations to undertake projects with respect to community libraries.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
HB 693
83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a water and sewer utility to collect voluntary contributions on behalf of a local library.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2039
83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library and student success center at the University of North Texas at Dallas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2127
83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2519
83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a free county library in an unincorporated area of a county.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2826
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2902
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to lost, damaged, or overdue county library property; authorizing fines; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3229
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 667
83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to a study on the feasibility of requiring certain researchers to make research papers available to the public.
House: Higher Education Senate: Open Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1055
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 209
82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to providing Internet access in certain local public libraries.
House: Technology
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 493
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to evaluation under the public school accountability system of the delivery of library resources.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1394
82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to reports concerning the number of full-time librarians, counselors, and school nurses who are employed at a public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1505
82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to librarians employed by school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1844
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to storage of local government records by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2139
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of an Adopt-A-Library program and state employee charitable contributions to the program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2765
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the update of discounted telecommunication services provided to educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and health centers.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3258
82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3283
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain development corporations to undertake projects with respect to community libraries.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3499
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HR 1958
82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Encouraging school districts to employ certified librarians in elementary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 773
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 784
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to librarians employed by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 834
82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the update of discounted telecommunication services provided to educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and health centers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1672
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 185
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to providing Internet access in certain local public libraries.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
HB 915
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to evaluation under the public school accountability system of the delivery of library resources.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 962
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the purchase of library goods and services by public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1817
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the authority of a county or library district to receive local sales tax information.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3756
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4428
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to eligibility of certain professional librarian faculty members of public institutions of higher education to participate in the group benefits program for state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
SB 2042
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
HB 239
80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to public use of computers in certain local public libraries.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 605
80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a library district.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 791
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to evaluation under the public school accountability system of the delivery of library resources.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2711
80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to multi-jurisdictional library districts.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 2845
80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3125
80-0 (2007)
Author: Macias, Nathan
Relating to the issuance of bonds or other obligations by library districts.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HJR 88
80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow library districts to impose property taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HR 103
80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Congratulating the San Antonio Public Library on its receipt of a 2006 National Award for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
SB 241
80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation of a library district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 913
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 940
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to multi-jurisdictional library districts.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SJR 34
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow library districts to impose property taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 423
79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the online availability of certain state publications.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 463
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to evaluation under the public school accountability system of the delivery of library resources.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 661
79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to allowing designated public school libraries to participate in group purchasing agreements with the TexShare Library Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
HB 2436
79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to statutory authority to reduce certain appropriations made by the legislature in support of the courts and to certain law library fees.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2462
79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the creation and taxes of a library district.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 2473
79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain state publications maintained by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3187
79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to allowing the creation of multi-jurisdictional library districts; imposing a tax.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3412
79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to public use of computers in certain local public libraries.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HJR 98
79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow library districts to impose property taxes.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 64
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the minimum salary for public school teachers, librarians, counselors, and nurses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 483
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to allowing designated public school libraries to participate in group purchasing agreements with the TexShare Library Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 915
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1205
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to allowing the creation of multi-jurisdictional library districts; authorizing taxes and bonds.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1491
79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a fee charged for services provided by the staff of the state law library.
House: Judiciary Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1611
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to statutory authority to reduce certain appropriations made by the legislature in support of the courts and to certain law library fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 31
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow library districts to impose property taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 49
79-1 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to public use of computers in certain local public libraries.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 228
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the circumstances in which municipal consent is required for the creation of a library district.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
HB 854
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the eligibility of public schools and libraries for certain funds.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 926
78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to special license plates benefiting the State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance (STAR) Day Foundation.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
HB 1770
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation and taxes of a library district.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1842
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George
Relating to requiring a separate area in a public library for adult computer use.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
HB 1999
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to compensation for public school classroom teachers and full-time public school librarians, counselors, and nurses for additional days of service.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2763
78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo
Relating to the Texas public library endowment fund and funding for the TexShare library consortium program.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
SB 1049
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation and taxes of a library district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1154
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the authority and duties of certain libraries and to library systems in the state.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Government Organization
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 344
77-0 (2001)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the election, terms, and powers of library district trustees.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
HB 440
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to an uncontested election for a trustee of a library district.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 993
77-0 (2001)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to write-in votes for the election of library district trustees.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
HB 995
77-0 (2001)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the powers of a library district.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1107
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the use of money in the county law library fund.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2713
77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the eligibility of public schools and libraries for certain funds.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2824
77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the eligibility of public schools and libraries for certain funds.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3591
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hunter, BobSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to including certain libraries of nonprofit corporations in the TexShare consortium and authorizing grants from the telecommunications infrastructure fund to those libraries.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 655
77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to minimum salaries for public school classroom teachers, librarians, counselors, and nurses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 696
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to write-in votes for the election of library district trustees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1310
77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the eligibility of public schools and libraries for certain funds.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 28
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the prosecution of failure to return public library property as theft of service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 132
76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the formula multiplier for the standard service retirement annuity from the Teacher Retirement System.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 144
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to minimum salaries for public school classroom teachers and librarians.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 178
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for the children of certain classroom teachers or school librarians enrolled at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 304
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to furnishing printed copies of state publications released only in an electronic format to the Texas State Library.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 585
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the funding of public libraries.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
HB 849
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the salaries of public school teachers, librarians, and administrators.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 850
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to minimum salaries for public school teachers and full-time librarians.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1227
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to special license plates to support reading programs of public libraries.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1433
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to expanding the TexShare library consortium.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1477
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the amount of court costs imposed for the support of the county law library.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1618
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of library districts.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1673
76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the financing and administration of a program for public library development.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2139
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to compensation for public school classroom teachers and full-time librarians for additional days of service.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 2270
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to compensation time for staff development.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2699
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to the compensation and benefits of active and retired public school classroom teachers and librarians.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3551
76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to disposition of proceeds from read to succeed license plates.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 110
76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to salaries of public school classroom teachers and librarians.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 268
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to an optional flexible year program for public school students who would not otherwise be promoted.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 481
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the purchase of library materials by certain institutions of higher education with constitutional funds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 691
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the financing and administration of a program for public library development.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 692
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to expanding the TexShare library consortium.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Education
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 695
76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al.
Relating to minimum salaries for public school classroom teachers and librarians.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 948
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to establishment, funding, and administration of the Texas Public Library Fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1363
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the acquisition of library materials by a junior college district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1390
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the Records Management Interagency Coordinating Council.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1448
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to compensation of and benefits for public school teachers and librarians.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 652
70-0 (1987)
Author: Robinson, PhyllisSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the employment and duties of a county librarian and other employees of a county library.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 831
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to public school librarians on the career ladder.
House: Public Education
Pending in committee
HB 1988
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to certain court fees collected for the operation of a county law library.
House: County Affairs
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
SB 320
70-0 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to certain court fees collected for the operation of a county law library.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 330
70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the employment and duties of a county librarian and other employees of a county library.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 299
69-0 (1985)
Author: Arnold, Gordon "Doc"
Relating to including public school librarians on the career ladder.
House: Public Education
Testimony received in committee
HB 322
69-0 (1985)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to including public school librarians on the career ladder.
House: Public Education
Testimony received in committee
HB 342
69-0 (1985)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to including public school librarians, nurses, and counselors on the career ladder.
House: Public Education
Testimony received in committee
HB 387
69-0 (1985)
Author: Price, AlbertSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to the placement of reading devices for blind and visually handicapped persons in public libraries in certain cities and in the libraries of state institutions of higher education.
House: Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1564
69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, Jack
Relating to the ownership of certain library materials and equipment.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 2218
69-0 (1985)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to certain court fees collected for the operation of a county law library.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
HB 2312
69-0 (1985)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to fees collected for the operation of a county law library.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
SB 270
69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the exemption of certain city purchases and of payments by the state or its political subdivisions from competitive bidding and other requirements.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 611
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Harris, Jack
Relating to ownership of library materials and equipment purchased with funds appropriated under the Library Systems Act; amending Section 15 Article 5446a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 612
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to limitations on the authority of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to acquire certain materials and services for libraries operated by university systems or institutions of higher education; amending Section 3.01, State Purchasing and General Services Act, as amended (Article 601b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 887
69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the employment and duties of a county librarian.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
SB 1023
69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the placement of reading devices for blind and visually handicapped persons in public libraries in certain cities and in the libraries of state institutions of higher education.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 466
68-0 (1983)
Author: Cary, Reby
Relating to establishing and funding a public school library program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 946
68-0 (1983)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the placement of reading devices for blind and visually handicapped persons in public libraries in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 947
68-0 (1983)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the placement of reading devices for blind and visually handicapped persons in the libraries of state institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HB 1475
68-0 (1983)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds for a public library.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2056
68-0 (1983)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the exclusion of serial and journal subscriptions for university libraries form the State Purchasing and General Services Act.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
SB 1227
68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the exclusion of serial and journal subscriptions for certain libraries from the requirements of the State Purchasing and General Services Act.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1229
68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the placement of reading devices for blind and visually handicapped persons in libraries of institutions of higher education.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources
SB 1232
68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the placement of reading devices for blind and visually handicapped persons in public libraries.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources
HB 479
67-0 (1981)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to abolition of the State Board of Library Examiners and regulation of county librarians by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Committee on Government Organization
HB 995
67-0 (1981)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the authority to establish and maintain law libraries in the district, county, and justice courts in each county and the use of the county law libraries fund.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
HCR 7
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Recommending that "Simple Justice" by Richard Kluger be required reading for students in state institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
SB 337
67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to abolition of the State Board of Library Examiners and regulation of county librarians by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Government Organization Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 645
67-0 (1981)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the authority to establish and maintain law libraries in the district, county, and justice courts in each county and the use of the county law libraries fund.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 480
66-0 (1979)
Author: Smith, CarlyleSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the apportionment of funds by the State Library System; to deposit of state publications in state depository libraries; and to the distribution of state agency publications.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1268
66-0 (1979)
Author: Untermeyer, Chase
Relating to the use of the county law library fund.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1309
66-0 (1979)
Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C.Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to establishing standards for the accreditation of librarians and standards for libraries in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HCR 86
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Recommending that "Simple Justice" by Richard Kluger be required reading for certain students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
SB 683
66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Untermeyer, Chase
Relating to the use of the County Law Library Fund.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 726
66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Edwards III, Jimmie C.
Relating to a survey of public school libraries.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on daily General State Calendar
SB 862
66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the deposit of state publications in the state depository libraries.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 894
66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to establishing standards for the accreditation of librarians and standards for libraries in public schools.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 919
65-0 (1977)
Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to the state library system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1042
65-0 (1977)
Author: Stubbeman, David
Relating to county law libraries.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HCR 19
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Making "Simple Justice," by Richard Kluger be placed in libraries of the State supported institutions of higher education and of the public schools, and be made required reading for certain students.
House: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 128
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to fees in civil cases in certain counties for the County Law Library Fund.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 383
65-0 (1977)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to the State Library System.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 Day Bill
SB 419
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to fees in civil cases in certain counties for the County Law Library Fund.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably
SB 561
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Stubbeman, David
Relating to county law libraries.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1705
64-0 (1975)
Author: Spurlock II, JoeSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to county law libraries in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HCR 69
64-0 (1975)
Author: Clark, Jim
Relating to creating an interim commission on libraries and information services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 995
64-0 (1975)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to the adoption of the Interstate Library Compact; providing for regional library cooperation between member states and state agencies of member states; providing for the establishment by agreement between public and private agencies of states of library districts and the duties, authority, and functions of the district through a governing board.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1453
63-0 (1973)
Author: Howard, Ed
Relating to state depositories.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1577
63-0 (1973)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Library and Historical Commission to accept certain gifts and donations; amending Chapter 503, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 5442b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by adding Section 2A; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Considered in public hearing
SB 873
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to the enactment of, entering into, and implementation of the Interstate Library Compact; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 929
62-0 (1971)
Author: Farenthold, Frances
Relating to providing legal services for indigents.
HB 1401
62-0 (1971)
Author: McAlister, R.B.Sponsor: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to the designation, authority, and regulation of regional resource depositories.
SB 328
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bridges, Ronald W.
Relating to permitting excess funds not needed for the maintenance of County Law Libraries, in counties having a population of three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) or less, to be used for providing legal services for indigents; raising the maximum fee that can be collected to $10.00 and extending it to criminal cases.
SB 528
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Cavness, Don
Relating to the creation of the State Law Library to be operated and administered by the State Law Library Board.
SB 873
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to the enactment of and entering into of the Interstate Library Compact.
SB 916
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bernal, Joe J.Sponsor: Simmons, Wayland A.
Relating to the establishing and maintaining of a county law library in certain counties.
HB 251
61-0 (1969)
Author: Evans, C. David | et. al.
Relating to repealing Statute relating to the use of libraries by different races.
HB 260
61-0 (1969)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Joe | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, operation and financing of a state library system consisting of a network of interrelated cooperating library systems designed to provide adequate library facilities and services to the public.
HJR 26
61-0 (1969)
Author: Finney, Dave | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the issuance of bonds to provide a fund to purchase books for libraries of state supported colleges and universities.
SB 15
61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to deleting the provision restricting the use of the county free library to white persons.
SB 16
61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to deleting provisions requiring the State Librarian to have bound certain newspapers and periodicals.
SB 122
61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, operation, and financing of a state library system consisting of a network of interrelated cooperating library systems designed to provide adequate library facilities and services to the public.
SB 263
61-0 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Relating to creating the Legislative Reference Library, to be operated and administered by the legislative library board; transferring responsibility now imposed on the legislative reference section of the state library to the legislative reference library; transferring the money appropriated to the library and historical commission for operation of the legislative reference section of the state library to the legislative library board; authorizing the board to make rules and regulations for operation of the library.
SB 360
61-0 (1969)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J. | et. al.
Relating to repealing Statutes relating to the use of libraries by different races.
HB 189
60-0 (1967)
Author: Beckham, Vernon Finis
Relating to amending Article 5434, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, to allow the per diem of the Library and Historical Commission to be set out in the General Appropriations Act.
HB 704
60-0 (1967)
Author: Nowlin, James | et. al.
Relating to county law libraries; providing for a cost increase on civil cases to benefit the county law library fund.
HB 880
60-0 (1967)
Author: Kohler, Ira L.
Relating to the consolidation of library services of political subdivisions comprising or located within Harris County, Texas.
SB 182
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to amending certain article so as to allow the per diem of the Library and Historical Commission to be set out in the General Appropriations Act.
SB 334
60-0 (1967)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J. | et. al.
Relating to county law libraries; providing for a cost increase on civil cases to benefit the county law library fund.
SCR 93
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Instructing the Enrolling Clerk to make certain corrections on S. B. No. 182.
SB 66
59-0 (1965)
Author: Crump, Louis M.
Relating to authorizing the Texas Library and Historical Commission to adopt a state plan for public library services and for public library construction and to cooperate with the federal government in implementing the state plan.
SB 293
59-0 (1965)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to amending certain Statutes by authorizing the State Librarian to charge a fee for furnishing copies of documents or records in his office in an amount to be determined by the Library and Historical Commission, with reference to the amount of labor, supplies and materials required.
HB 621
58-0 (1963)
Author: Mutscher, Gus F.
Relating to providing that Commissioners Courts may contract with private libraries in certain cases to furnish county free library services in areas not adequately served by the county free library.
HB 852
58-0 (1963)
Author: Cowles, L. Nelson | et. al.
Relating to providing that no public school librarian or similar official shall permit literature containing obscene language to be deposited in the library by which he or she is employed; providing penalties for violation of this Act.
SB 266
58-0 (1963)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to establishing depository libraries with authority in the Director and Librarian of the Texas State Library; requiring certain acts to be performed to facilitate distribution of state documents.
HB 523
57-0 (1961)
Author: Roberts, Ronald Edd | et. al.
Relating to transferring the Legislative Reference Section of the Texas State Library from the administration and control of the Texas Library and Historical Commission to the Texas Legislative Council.
HB 524
57-0 (1961)
Author: Roberts, Ronald Edd | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas providing for a Director and Librarian who shall be the executive and administrative officer of the Texas Library and Historical Commission.
HB 1130
57-0 (1961)
Author: Banfield, Myra Davis
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing that Commissioners Courts may contract with private Libraries in certain cases to furnish county free library service certain in areas not adequately served by the county free library.
SB 227
57-0 (1961)
Author: Krueger, Culp
Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide that Commissioners Courts may contract with private libraries in certain cases to furnish county free library services in areas not adequately served by the county free library.
HB 566
56-0 (1959)
Author: Thurmond, Jr., Roger H.
Relating to amending certain statutes by increasing the amounts which the Commissioners Courts are authorized to set aside out of certain other county funds, for free county library purposes.
HB 682
56-0 (1959)
Author: Huebner, Sr., John A.
Relating to authorizing the State Librarian to dispose of any records of the State of Texas legally in his custody that are more than ten (10) years old which he shall determine to be valueless to the State of Texas as official records.
HB 62
55-0 (1957)
Author: Russell, Jr., Raymond R. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the use of money in the Motor Vehicle Inspection Fund for the purpose of constructing and initially equipping a building to be known as the "State Archives and Library Building," to house the State Library and Archives, Museum and Land Office, including the purchase of a site therefor.
HB 240
55-0 (1957)
Author: Russell, Jr., Raymond R.
Relating to amending certain Acts to provide quarters for the Archives Division of the Texas Library and Historical Commission in the State Office Building for storage and display.
HB 429
55-0 (1957)
Author: Russell, Jr., Raymond R. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the State Building Commission to locate, construct and equip a building for the State Library and State Archives.
HB 659
55-0 (1957)
Author: Pressler, III, Herman Paul | et. al.
Relating to County Law Libraries, providing for a cost increase on civil cases to benefit the County Law Library Fund.
SB 157
55-0 (1957)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending certain Laws to provide quarters for the Archives Division of the Texas Library and Historical Commission in the Supreme Court Building for storage and display.
SB 409
55-0 (1957)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the State Building Commission to locate, construct and equip a building for the State Library and State archives.
HB 537
54-0 (1955)
Author: Glusing, Ben A.
Relating to authorizing Commissioners' Courts to acquire land for and to purchase, construct, repair, equip and improve buildings and other permanent improvements to be used for county library purposes; providing for the location and payment therefor; authorizing the issuance of negotiable bonds for such purpose and the levy and collection of taxes in payment thereof.
SB 253
54-0 (1955)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to authorizing Commissioners Courts to acquire land for and to purchase, construct, repair, equip and improve buildings and other permanent improvements to be used for county library purposes; providing for the location and payment therefor; authorizing the issuance of negotiable bonds for such purpose and the levy and collection of taxes in payment thereof.
SB 349
54-0 (1955)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to obtaining and maintaining additional library facilities for rural high school districts or independent school districts, now or hereafter organized, having boundaries embracing the entire area of a single county in this State, which county now has, or may hereafter have, an assessed valuation in excess of Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000), by authorizing courts and boards of library trustees; providing terms, conditions and limitations; repealing General Laws or parts thereof in conflict herewith.
HB 406
53-0 (1953)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to county law libraries, so as to provide that the Commissioners Courts of Texas shall be authorized to fix the assessment to be made in each civil case for the maintenance of such library, a sum not to exceed five dollars ($5.00).
HB 762
53-0 (1953)
Author: Buchanan, Dexter Harold "Buck"
Relating to amending certain Statutes by adding one (1) member to the Texas Library and Historical Commission.
HB 902
53-0 (1953)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Relating to authorizing the expenditure of a portion of the funds in the Professional Engineers' Fund for the benefit of the Texas Engineers Library at College Station, Texas, during the biennium ending August 31, 1955; appropriating funds for this purpose.
SB 160
53-0 (1953)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to amending certain Acts relative to County Law Libraries, so as to provide that the Commissioners Courts in certain counties of Texas shall be authorized to fix the assessment to be made in each civil case for the maintenance of such library, a sum not to exceed Five ($5.00) Dollars, the other provisions of the law to be the same.
SB 343
53-0 (1953)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to authorizing the expenditure of a portion of the funds in the Professional Engineers' Fund for the benefit of the Texas Engineers Library at College Station, Texas, during the biennium ending August 31, 1955; appropriating funds for this purpose.
HB 65
53-1 (1954)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to providing that that part of the biennial appropriation for the Library and Historical Commission which sets forth the purposes for which such appropriation may be used shall be amended to allow for payment of salaries for book repairers and of per diem for members of the Commission.
HB 147
53-1 (1954)
Author: Pyle, Joe
Relating to authorizing the State of Texas to raise funds through a medium of advertising in textbooks which are State-owned; to use the money earned and saved by and through said advertising to purchase text books, school library books, school supplies and other library books bought and paid for by the State; for payment of teachers' salaries, for rehabilitation of delinquents, for buildings, furnishings and materials and supplies needed for research in incurable diseases of children, to aid children with incurable diseases, and for all costs pertaining to the carrying out of this Act; to manufacture book covers containing advertising; to use therefor prison labor from the State Penitentiary; to print advertising on designated State-purchased, State-used and distributed supplies; to provide for rebinding of all State-owned books by prison labor.
HB 148
53-1 (1954)
Author: Pyle, Joe
Relating to authorizing the State of Texas to require all books for public use to be covered and that all books which are issued to the public, public library books, rental library books, school library books as well as the school text books which are now covered by requirement, college library books, university library books, and private and parochial school library books, and any and all books which are to be used by and reissued to the public shall be covered; fixing a penalty.
HB 149
53-1 (1954)
Author: Pyle, Joe
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide a change in the practice of removing book covers before each reissue; authorizing the use of plastic or comparable material on text book covers, library book covers and covers for other books issued to the public and requiring their removal at the close of each fourth (4th) semester of use.
SB 30
53-1 (1954)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to amending certain laws to provide that the biennial appropriation for the Library and Historical Commission allow for payment of salaries for book repairers and of per diem for members of the Commission.
HB 24
52-0 (1951)
Author: Carr, Waggoner
Relating to authorizing counties in this State to provide for the establishment of County Law Libraries.
HB 127
52-0 (1951)
Author: Tinsley, Byron R. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing counties in this State having a population of more than 42,550 and less than 42,650, according to the last preceding United States Census, to provide for the establishment of County Law Libraries; and to initiate sums of money for such libraries, and to receive gifts and bequests for such libraries; and also providing for assessments to be made in each civil case for maintenance of such libraries; to manage or vest management of such libraries and to administer all funds for such libraries; to set salaries of any employees, and to have custody of all funds of such county libraries; providing a saving clause.
HB 232
52-0 (1951)
Author: Abington, William Henry
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court of certain counties having a population of not less than thirty thousand (30,000) nor more than three hundred and seventy-five thousand (375,000) inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census to establish county law libraries; authorizing the collection of a fee in civil suits except suits for delinquent taxes for such purpose; prescribing certain duties of the clerks of the respective courts in certain counties; providing for the creation of a fund to be known as the "County Law Library Fund".
HB 240
52-0 (1951)
Author: Brooks, Phil
Relating to authorizing Commissioners Courts in counties having a population of not less than twenty-one thousand, seven hundred and fifty (21,750) nor more than twenty-one thousand, nine hundred (21,900) in habitants, according to the last preceding or any future Federal census, and in which there is located no Court of Civil Appeals, to provide for, maintain and establish a county law library; providing for the taxing of costs in civil cases, with certain exceptions, to provide fund for such libraries and for administration of such fund.
HB 327
52-0 (1951)
Author: Carr, Waggoner
Relating to providing that all counties within this State may upon an order made by its Commissioners' Court for this purpose provide and maintain a County Law Library; and that such Library may upon an order made by said Commissioners' Court be maintained and supported by a trial fee to be assessed and collected in all cases filed in the County and District Courts of said Counties, said fee not to exceed the sum of One ($1.00) Dollar for each case filed.
HB 459
52-0 (1951)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter
Relating to providing for a County Law Library in certain counties; providing a fund to be raised by collecting costs in certain civil cases and for the administration of said fund; providing for the appointment of a Library Board for the administration of said fund and to determine with certain limits the costs to be collected; providing for housing and management.
SB 142
52-0 (1951)
Author: Kelly, Keith F.
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners' Courts of certain counties having a population of not less than thirty thousand (30,000) nor more than three hundred and seventy-five thousand (375,000) inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census to establish county law libraries; authorizing the collection of a fee in civil suits except suits for delinquent taxes for such purpose; prescribing certain duties of the clerks of the respective courts in certain counties; providing for the creation of a fund to be known as "County Law Library Fund".
SB 293
52-0 (1951)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to providing for a County Law Library in certain counties; providing a fund to be raised by collecting costs in certain civil cases and for the administration of said fund; providing for the appointment of a Library Board for the administration of said fund and to determine with certain limits the costs to be collected; providing for housing and management.
HB 21
51-0 (1949)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap" | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars for the purpose of building a library wing adjacent to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.
HB 240
51-0 (1949)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce
Relating to appropriate $70,000 to the Texas Library and Historical Commission, State Library, for the purpose of performing the duties required in respect to the Records Administration Division.
HB 241
51-0 (1949)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce
Relating to authorizing Commissioners Courts in counties having a population of not less than one hundred and ten thousand (110,000) nor more than two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) inhabitants, according to the last preceding or any future Federal Census, and in which there is located a Court of Civil Appeals, to provide for, maintain and establish a County Law Library and repealing a previous Act.
HB 335
51-0 (1949)
Author: Perry, J. Franklin
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Courts of certain counties to establish, maintain, and operate law libraries for such counties; repealing all other laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 596
51-0 (1949)
Author: Brooks, Phil
Relating to authorizing Commissioners Courts in counties having a population of not less than twenty-nine thousand, five hundred (29,500) nor more than thirty thousand (30,000) inhabitants, according to the last preceding or any future Federal census, and in which there is located no Court of Civil Appeals, to provide for, maintain and establish a county law library.
SB 49
51-0 (1949)
Author: Ashley, Sr., Carlos C.
Relating to appropriating seventy thousand ($70,000) to the Texas Library and Historical Commission, State Library, for the purpose of performing the duties required by Chapter 403 of the General and Special Laws of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947, with respect to the Records Administration Division.
HB 69
51-1 (1950)
Author: McDaniel, Vernon | et. al.
Relating to transfer to the Texas State Library and Historical Commission, State Library for the purpose of performing the duties required by Chapter 403, of the General and Special Laws of the Fiftieth Legislature, Regular Session, 1947 with respect to the Records Administration Division to the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00) Dollars, from the special funds of the State Board of Barber Examiners, Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists; appropriated such transferred funds.
HB 73
51-1 (1950)
Author: Gromatzky, Arthur E. "Pat" | et. al.
Relating to re-allocating and re-appropriating from Item 16 of the biennial appropriation for the Texas Library and Historical Commission, State Library, an amount sufficient to provide for the operation of the Extension Division of the State Library.
SB 42
51-1 (1950)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to re-allocate and re-appropriate from the biennial appropriation for the Texas Library and Historical Commission State Library, an amount sufficient to provide for the operation of the Extension Division of the State Library.
HB 250
50-0 (1947)
Author: Sadler, Harley Herman
Relating to amending a previous Act, authorizing the Texas Library and Historical Commission to establish and maintain in the State Library a records administration division which shall manage all public records of the State; declaring provisions of the Act severable; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 302
50-0 (1947)
Author: Fertsch, Marvin D. | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas Library and Historical Commission for the purpose of repairing, remodeling and equipping the quarters of the Texas State Library, and for the purchase of microfilms and microfilm equipment and the employment of necessary additional personnel.
HB 615
50-0 (1947)
Author: Cannon, Oscar E.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for a Law Library Fund in certain Counties.
HB 672
50-0 (1947)
Author: Brooks, Jack B.
Relating to authorizing Commissioners Courts in counties having a population of not less than one hundred and forty-five thousand (145,000) nor more than two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) inhabitants, and in which there is located a Court of Civil Appeals, to provide for, maintain and establish a County Law Library.
HB 676
50-0 (1947)
Author: Blount, Ralph E. "Peppy"
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for the establishing, erection and maintenance of county free libraries.
HB 736
50-0 (1947)
Author: Watson, George W. | et. al.
Relating to providing a County Law Library in certain counties.
SB 43
50-0 (1947)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to making an appropriation for the biennium ending August 31, 1949 out of the General Revenue Fund to the Texas Library and Historical Commission for the purpose of repairing, remodeling and equipping the quarters of the Texas State Library and for the purchase of microfilm and equipment.
SB 143
50-0 (1947)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending a previous Act, by authorizing the Texas Library and Historical Commission to establish and maintain in the State Library a records administration division which shall manage all public records of the state with the consent and cooperation of the various state departments; declaring provisions of this Act to be severable; repealing all laws in conflict.
SB 311
50-0 (1947)
Author: Cousins, Jr., Wilfred Roy
Relating to amending a previous Act, to permit counties of more than 185,000 population to establish a county law library.
HB 90
49-0 (1945)
Author: Reed, William Otey
Relating to empowering the State Librarian to issue Certificates of Authorship for the protection of the rights of authors in their unpublished works; providing penalties for violation thereof.
SB 273
49-0 (1945)
Author: Jones, Charles R.
Relating to providing that all counties within this state having a population of not less than 50,000 inhabitants nor more than 78,000 inhabitants, according to the last preceding Federal Census, and in which there is located no Court of Civil Appeals, may, upon an order being made by their Commissioners Courts for this purpose, provide for and maintain a County Law Library; providing for the funds for said library; granting to said courts all necessary power and authority to make this Act effective.
SB 322
49-0 (1945)
Author: Crawford, A. B.
Relating to providing that all counties within this state, having a population of not less than thirty thousand (30,000) inhabitants nor more than thirty-nine thousand (39,000) inhabitants, according to the last preceding Federal Census, and in which there is located no Court of Civil Appeals, may upon an order being made by their Commissioners Courts for this purpose, provide for and maintain a county law library.
HB 534
48-0 (1943)
Author: Ramsey, Mervyn L.
Relating to amending certain Statues giving authority to the Texas Library and Historical Commission to transfer either permanently or temporarily books and documents to other libraries which are provided for by State appropriations; and to dispose of or exchange duplicate books and documents.
HB 539
48-0 (1943)
Author: Ramsey, Mervyn L.
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide that the Archivist of the Texas State Library shall have power to certify to copies of the archives of the Texas State Library.
HB 668
48-0 (1943)
Author: Hanna, Sam C. | et. al.
Relating to empowering the State Librarian to issue Certificates of Authorship for the protection of the rights of authors in their unpublished works.
SB 30
48-0 (1943)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to amending certain Statute to authorize the Supreme Court of Texas to transfer books, papers, and publications belonging to the Supreme Court library in the State Capitol to the library of the Law School of the University of Texas, and to recall same.
SB 178
48-0 (1943)
Author: Moore, Weaver
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for the establishment by purchase or lease, and the maintaining of a County Law Library in certain counties.
SB 258
48-0 (1943)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by giving authority to the Texas Library and Historical Commission to transfer books and documents to other libraries which are provided for by State appropriations.
HB 569
47-0 (1941)
Author: Reed, William Otey | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act establishing a County Law Library in certain counties; providing a fund to be raised by collecting costs in certain civil and criminal cases, and for the administration of said fund.
HB 1080
47-0 (1941)
Author: Lyle, Jr., John Emmet
Relating to providing that certain counties within this State in which there is located no Court of Civil Appeals, may, upon an order being made by their Commissioners Court for this purpose, provide for and maintain a county law library.
HB 308
46-0 (1939)
Author: Bradbury, J. Bryan | et. al.
Relating to declaring the policy of the State in regard to the extension and development of free public library service in all parts of the state.
HB 309
46-0 (1939)
Author: Bradbury, J. Bryan | et. al.
Relating to making appropriations for State Aid to the free public libraries of this State, and for the salaries and other expense of the Division of Public Libraries of the Texas State Library, for the years beginning September 1, 1939, and ending August 31, 1941.
HB 369
46-0 (1939)
Author: White, Jr., Joseph
Relating to providing that the Journal of the House of Representative of the Forty-sixth Legislature be placed in every public school house, every public library and every state-maintained college and university in the State of Texas.
HB 472
46-0 (1939)
Author: Vale, Arnold J.
Relating to establishing a County Law Library in certain counties, etc.
HB 904
46-0 (1939)
Author: Pevehouse, Doyle
Relating to providing that certain counties may, upon an order being made by their Commissioners Courts for this purpose, provide for and maintain a county law library.
SB 227
46-0 (1939)
Author: Head, James Manley
Relating to declaring the policy of the State in regard to the extension and development of free public library service in a parts of the State; providing for a Texas Library and Historical Commission.
SB 310
46-0 (1939)
Author: Head, James Manley
Relating to making appropriations for State Aid to the free public libraries of this State, and for the salaries and other expense of the Division of Public Libraries of the Texas State Library, for the years beginning September 1st, 1939, and ending August 31, 1941.
SB 422
46-0 (1939)
Author: Lemens, Vernon
Relating to providing that all counties within this State having a population in excess of fifty-three thousand five hundred (53,500) inhabitants and less than fifty-seven thousand (57,000) inhabitants may upon an order made by its Commissioners' Court for this purpose provide and maintain a County Law Library.
HB 1010
45-0 (1937)
Author: McFarland, Charles Milford | et. al.
Relating to establishing a County Law Library in counties in this State having three or more District Courts sitting for all of its terms or some of its terms with both Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction, none of which have more than four (4) terms a year and one of which sits and has jurisdiction in not less than two (2) other counties.
HB 159
44-0 (1935)
Author: Walker, Albert G.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; exempting County Librarians from examination after employment in any county library.
SB 52
44-1 (1935)
Author: Woodruff, Henry Grady
Relating to appropriating One Hundred Twelve Thousand ($112,000.00) Dollars for the purpose of constructing and equipping a library building on the Campus of the North Texas State Teachers College, at Denton, Texas, under certain conditions and requirements.
HB 277
42-0 (1931)
Author: Young, Dewey
Relating to amending certain statutes authorizing the appointment of a state librarian.
HB 992
42-0 (1931)
Author: Hughes, Sarah Tilghman | et. al.
Relating to establishing a County Law Library in counties having eight or more District Courts and four or more County Courts.
SB 129
42-0 (1931)
Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin
Relating to amending certain statutes authorizing the appointment of a state librarian, defining the qualifications and duties, prescribing the compensation thereof.
SB 308
41-0 (1929)
Author: Westbrook, Ed | et. al.
Relating to making an emergency appropriation to provide for the immediate construction of one fireproof library building at the East Texas State Teacher's College of Texas.
HB 608
40-0 (1927)
Author: McGill, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to office of marshal and librarian of the Supreme Court.
SB 185
40-0 (1927)
Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin
Relating to authorizing and directing the Secretary of State to exchange Court Reports, Session Acts, and other publications of the State for like publications of other States, and of the United States and of foreign counties, for the benefit of the law library of the University of Texas.
SB 200
40-0 (1927)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to authorizing and directing the Secretary of State to exchange Court Reports, Session Acts, and other publications of the State for like publications of other States, and of the United States and of foreign countries for the benefit of the law library of the University of Texas.
SB 207
40-0 (1927)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to providing for the office of Marshall and Librarian of the Supreme Court; prescribing his duties and fixing his compensation; making an appropriation.
SB 298
40-0 (1927)
Author: Russek, Gus
Relating to granting authority to the Commissioners Court of the several Counties in Texas to establish law libraries repealing Article 1698 Revised Civil Statutes of 1925.
SB 232
39-0 (1925)
Author: Bailey, John H. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Texas Library and Historical Commission to place certain historical relics in the custody of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Texas Division, providing for their safe keeping, safeguarding the title of the State thereto.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
SB 72
37-0 (1921)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to authorizing certain officers of the University of Texas to make certified copies of public records deposited in the library of that institution, and providing that said certified copies shall be lawful and have the same force and effect as if made by the county clerks of the counties from whence the same are transferred.
SB 327
37-0 (1921)
Author: Hertzberg, Harry
Relating to empowering and authorizing the County Commissioners' Court of Bexar County to establish, maintain and operate a law library.
HB 60
37-1 (1921)
Author: West, Thomas M.
Relating to providing for county law libraries.
HB 120
37-1 (1921)
Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover
Relating to making the Librarian of the Library of the University of Texas the custodian of the printed reports of the decisions of the Courts of Civil Appeals, the Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Supreme Court of this State and authorizing a transfer of those now on hand in the office of the Secretary of State to the University Library.
SB 36
37-1 (1921)
Author: Hertzberg, Harry
Relating to authorizing certain counties to establish, maintain and operate a law library.
HB 352
36-0 (1919)
Author: Johnson, Jr., Samuel Ealy "Sam"
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the Library and Historical Commission.
HB 521
36-0 (1919)
Author: Johnson, Thomas S. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and directing the Secretary of State to exchange Court Reports, Session Acts, and other publications of the State for textbooks and like publications of other States and foreign countries for the benefit of the Law Library of the University of Texas.
SB 69
36-0 (1919)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass
Relating to making an appropriation for cleaning the State Library and arranging material.
HB 137
36-2 (1919)
Author: Johnson, Jack
Relating to amending certain laws relating to county libraries.
HB 171
36-2 (1919)
Author: Johnson, Jack
Relating to amending certain laws relating to the Library and Historical Commission.
SB 47
36-2 (1919)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass
Relating to authorizing and directing the Secretary of State to exchange Court Reports, Session Acts, and other publications of State for like publications of other States, and of the United States and of foreign countries, for the benefit of the law library of the University of Texas.
SB 80
36-2 (1919)
Author: Dayton, George W.
Relating to amending statutes relating to county libraries.
SB 88
36-2 (1919)
Author: Dayton, George W.
Relating to amending certain articles relating to the Library and Historical Commission.
HB 407
35-0 (1917)
Author: Bryant, Bruce W. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the State Librarian and State Architect to purchase the literary remains of Sam Houston.
HB 635
35-0 (1917)
Author: Nichols, Joseph Francis
Relating to providing for the collection of data relating to the lives and achievements of the industrial pioneers and leaders of Texas; making an appropriation.
SB 149
35-0 (1917)
Author: Dayton, George W. | et. al.
Relating to amending Chapter 117 of the General Laws of the State of Texas, passed at the Regular Session of the Thirty-fourth Legislature of Texas relating to county libraries.
SB 173
35-0 (1917)
Author: Harley, James A.
Relating to authorizing the State Librarian and Archivist and Historian of the State Library to purchase the literary remains of Sam Houston, making an appropriation.
SB 425
35-0 (1917)
Author: Strickland, Jeff J.
Relating to authorizing the State Librarian and Archivist and Historian of the State Library to purchase suitable fireproof safes for the protection of the State archives; making an appropriation.
HB 415
34-0 (1915)
Author: Dayton, George W.
Relating to establishing county free libraries, circulating libraries, branch libraries for rural districts and rural high school district libraries.
SB 147
34-0 (1915)
Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers
Relating to establishing, maintaining, operating, equipping and disestablishing county free libraries and county circulating libraries for the use of the citizens of this State.
HB 144
33-0 (1913)
Author: Burges, Richard Fenner
Relating to amending Revised Civil Statutes, relating to the Library and Historical Commission.
HB 216
33-0 (1913)
Author: Mendell, Jr., George W. | et. al.
Relating to granting unto the municipal authorities of the city of Austin, Texas, the right to establish, operate and maintain a free public library upon a tract of land consisting of sixty-nine feet by one hundred and twenty-eight feet out of the western portion of the north half of Block 101 in the city of Austin, Texas, and changing the designation upon the map of the city of Austin of said tract of land, from church to free public library purposes.
HB 461
33-0 (1913)
Author: Calvin, Elvis Abner | et. al.
Relating to providing for the creation of Farmers' County Public Libraries.
SB 136
33-0 (1913)
Author: McGregor, Temple Harris
Relating to granting unto the municipal authorities of the city of Austin, the right to establish, operate and maintain a free public library upon a tract of land consisting of sixty-nine feet by one hundred and twenty-eight feet out of the western portion of the north half of Block 101.
SB 324
33-0 (1913)
Relating to providing for the creation of Farmers' County Public Libraries; prescribing the method to be pursued, and making it the duty of the Commissioners' Court to prescribe rules and regulations for the management thereof.
HB 54
32-1 (1911)
Author: Robertson, James Harvey | et. al.
Relating to granting unto the municipal authorities of the city of Austin, Texas, the right to establish, operate and maintain a free public library upon a tract of land consisting of 207 by 128 feet out of the eastern portion of the north half of Block 101, in the city of Austin, Texas, and changing the designation upon the map of the city of Austin of said tract of land from church to public free library purposes.
HB 142
31-0 (1909)
Author: Smith, Ralph Roy "Railroad"
Relating to creating the Texas Library and Historical Commission, setting forth the purposes of the said Library and Historical Commission, defining its powers and duties, repealing Article 2805 of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, amending Article 2806, and in general repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act.
SB 266
28-0 (1903)
Author: Mills, Seth Phineas
Relating to amending an Act entitled "an Act to incorporate the City of Waco, and to define its boundaries and powers," and to authorize the maintenance by said city of free public libraries.