HB 29 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--School District
HB 37 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 209 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects, the creation of a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 267 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to an interim study of the appraisal of agricultural land for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Interim Studies | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 358 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to a study and report regarding optimal school district size and academic effectiveness.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Interim Studies
HB 377 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to establishing a joint select committee to study the feasibility and sustainability of providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 423 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the cost of child care in this state in comparison to family income.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 428 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Governor | HOMOSEXUALITY | Housing--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Nursing Homes | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 514 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Interim Studies | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 566 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of the disaster preparedness for each state military facility.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 570 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of droughts and wildfires in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROUGHT | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Interim Studies | Water--General
HB 763 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the interconnection of electric transmission service facilities with the United Mexican States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Intergovernmental Relations | Interim Studies | MEXICO | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 786 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Windham School District on dyslexia and illiteracy among certain students enrolled in the district.
House: Corrections Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DYSLEXIA | Interim Studies | LITERACY | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 803 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the establishment of a work group to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing an acute psychiatric bed registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 813 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study on the impact of the use of administrative segregation on inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 846 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 851 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for transgender persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSGENDER EQUALITY TASK FORCE
HB 877 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board concerning the long-term effects of regulating tuition rates and amounts charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 927 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
| COMM. STUDY CERTAIN LAWS THAT RESTRICT RIGHTS OR ACTIVITIES OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONY OFFENSES | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUPREME COURT
HB 950 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BECKLEY WILSON ACT | Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 965 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Interim Studies | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | REENTRY HOUSING TASK FORCE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1060 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of telehealth services programs at certain public primary and secondary schools and the appointment of a telehealth services program task force to conduct a study and issue a report concerning the implementation of those programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TELEHEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM TASK FORCE | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1084 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board on the cost of providing paid family leave to state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Interim Studies | Labor--General | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Employees
HB 1111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a study on the provision of applied behavior analysis services to children with autism under Medicaid and other public benefits programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies | MEDICAID
HB 1116 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including a related study.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Interim Studies | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1222 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to a study on authorizing a passenger car or light truck to be operated with only a rear license plate.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Interim Studies | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to a study on the side effects, adverse reactions, including death, and the effectiveness of vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) or its variants.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1386 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a study conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding reported gas flaring.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1495 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a study on leasing state property for private use.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Arts & Humanities | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 1604 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
HB 1638 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on future transportation needs for the year 2045.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| Interim Studies | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1644 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a study on mental health professionals or mental health response teams responding to a behavioral health-related emergency call.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1664 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a study on maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 1723 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Department of Information Resources to conduct a study concerning the cybersecurity of small businesses.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1785 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities renamed as the office for health equity and the duties of that office.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE FOR | Health--General | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1826 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an organized retail theft task force.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Against Property | Interim Studies | ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT TASK FORCE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1840 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to establishing a panel to study the regulation of law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1848 88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, ManoSponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to a study by the secretary of state on the feasibility of central counting stations complying with federal standards for facilities that contain sensitive information.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Interim Studies | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1889 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a study of seawater desalination processes used in Israel and the feasibility of using similar processes in Texas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| DESALINATION | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 1958 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to maternal mortality and morbidity in this state and Medicaid eligibility of and coverage for certain services provided to pregnant women.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 2060 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the artificial intelligence advisory council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY COUNCIL | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2071 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain public facilities, including public facilities used to provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2514 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to interim studies on real property owned by the state.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 2528 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a study on the establishment of a statewide homelessness data system.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | HOMELESS, TEXAS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR THE | Housing--Homeless Persons | Interim Studies
HB 2563 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to a study on the disparities in the provision of certain health care services to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2678 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to advanced air mobility technology.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation
HB 2679 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| HOMELESS, TEXAS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR THE | Housing--Homeless Persons | Housing--Veterans | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans
HB 2703 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study on alternatives to litigation for disputed land title claims.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2822 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.
House: Urban Affairs
Received from the House
| Crimes--Juvenile | Family--Child Protection | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HOMELESS, TEXAS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR THE | Housing--Homeless Persons | Interim Studies
HB 2934 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on the use of municipal impact fees for roadway facilities.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Finance | City Government--Roads | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | Interim Studies | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2972 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to persons who are acquitted by reason of insanity in a criminal case.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Criminal Procedure--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3047 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding grid resilience and emergency response in electric power generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3074 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study housing supply and affordability.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3145 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to a complaint filed with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Judges | Interim Studies | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON
HB 3220 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to an assessment on the use of surplus government property to provide housing to homeless veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR VETERANS SERVICES, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | Housing--Veterans | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SURPLUS PROPERTY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 3302 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency on the administration of assessment instruments in Spanish to certain public school students in grades six through 12.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Interim Studies
HB 3304 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency on the administration of assessment instruments in Spanish to certain public school students in grades six through eight.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Interim Studies
HB 3348 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency on Asian American and Pacific Islander students enrolled in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Interim Studies
HB 3455 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 3466 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the administration of certain programs regarding Holocaust Remembrance Week and the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDE, & ANTISEMITISM ADVISORY COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOMELESS | Interim Studies | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3528 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUICIDE
HB 3596 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to proposing a referendum to the people of the State of Texas on the question of whether this state should reassert its status as an independent nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3633 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman | et. al.
Relating to a study on the establishment of a program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission to train individuals in certain skills related to artificial intelligence systems.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3636 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a study on the feasibility of providing annual adjustments and an optional cash balance benefit under the system.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Interim Studies | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD
HB 3696 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to a study on the effectiveness of protective orders in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Family--Family Violence | Interim Studies | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 3726 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study on infant mortality and maternal mortality and morbidity in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3736 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a study by the secretary of state on the accuracy of the information contained in the statewide voter information database.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Interim Studies | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3763 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the use of certain optical scan ballot technology by an election authority operating a central counting station.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Interim Studies | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3784 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a task force to study methods for increasing the manufacture of opioid antagonists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies
HB 3796 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the establishment of a task force to analyze the provision of financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund for the improvement of artificial drainage systems in certain coastal and border regions.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ARTIFICIAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS TASK FORCE | BORDER | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EL PASO, CITY OF | FLOODS | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3843 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a study and report by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute regarding toll project entities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Interim Studies | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3923 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to a review of physician licensing standards of other countries.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Interim Studies | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3939 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to a study and report on transitioning to underground power lines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3990 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to a study of existing surface water and groundwater interaction data and analyses.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Interim Studies | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 4003 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the electric grid facilities that use nuclear energy to generate electricity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Nuclear | Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4047 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study on the potential for utilization of the uranium deposits in this state.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Interim Studies | Mines & Mineral Resources
HB 4086 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the identification and mapping of aggregate production operations by The University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies | Mines & Mineral Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
HB 4141 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a study conducted by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of offering alternative service retirement benefits to peace officers who are members of the retirement system.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 4173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to state overdose prevention and control efforts and the defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COLLABORATIVE
HB 4225 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to a study conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas to determine the net reduction in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere resulting from the use of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4253 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to a study on the coverage of certain infants under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies | MEDICAID
HB 4283 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a study on the recidivism rate of defendants who complete a veterans treatment court program.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--General | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 4306 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark | et. al.
Relating to a study by the attorney general on the feasibility of linking debit card transactions to bullion in the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Received from the House
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | Interim Studies | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 4422 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to a study on enhancing border security outcomes through public safety, technological, and transportation infrastructure improvements near Texas-Mexico border crossings.
House: Transportation Senate: Border Security
Effective immediately
| BORDER | Highways | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to an interim study of the appraisal of land used for wildlife management for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Interim Studies | Legislature | Parks & Wildlife--General | SENATE, TEXAS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 4561 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Alternative Mental Health Therapy Research Consortium and to certain plans, programs, and studies related to the provision of those alternative mental health therapies.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
HB 4567 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to a study on alternative school schedules conducted by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Interim Studies
HB 4574 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of an interim committee to study large-scale battery storage.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | Environment--General | Interim Studies | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--General
HB 4577 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals in hydraulic fracturing.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--General | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HB 4594 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to a study regarding the needs of military bases located in the state and programs of study offered at school districts and institutions of higher education to prepare students for employment on a military base.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans
HB 4609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas A&M Forest Service of the potential effects of wildfires in this state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Agriculture | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--General | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | Water--General
HB 4655 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to the establishment of the vulnerable adult protection task force.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VULNERABLE ADULT PROTECTION TASK FORCE
HB 4659 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a study of the financing of regional facilities that convert groundwater to surface water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| FORT BEND COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY | Interim Studies | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 4734 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to a study evaluating this state's business advantages, economic climate, and workforce readiness, and a report on attracting offshore wind energy supply chain industries to this state.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Energy--Wind | Interim Studies
HB 4738 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of integrating into the electric grid facilities that use nuclear energy to generate electricity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Nuclear | Interim Studies | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | Utilities--General
HB 4752 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Texas Historical Commission to create a program to identify and restore Rosenwald Schools structures.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies
HB 4972 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Interim Studies | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4978 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to reports of certain misconduct committed by an employee of a public school, regional education service center, or shared services arrangement and a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding employee misconduct reporting mechanisms.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Interim Studies | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 4996 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to a statewide cyber insurance program.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Interim Studies | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 5045 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to the creation of a task force to study access to telephone and Internet service among homeless veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Governor | HOMELESS | Interim Studies | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5067 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to a study by the General Land Office on the establishment and implementation by the General Land Office of a distributed ledger-based title registry pilot program.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Electronic Information Systems | ESCROW | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 5072 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on the use of surplus government property to provide housing to veterans and low-income families.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Housing--Veterans | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 5093 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the reestablishment of the committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 5108 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding a teacher apprenticeship program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 5278 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to a study of stopped trains of excessive length that occupy railroad grade crossings for extended periods.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Interim Studies | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
HB 5288 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency on a service-intensity based funding formula to replace the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Interim Studies
HB 5297 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to the interconnection of the ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HCR 32 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the legacy of convict leasing in Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| CONVICT LEASING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 62 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study motorcycle operator profiling by law enforcement officers.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 63 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker to create a joint interim committee to study suicide prevention in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUICIDE
HCR 64 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 65 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to create a joint interim committee to study domestic violence in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Family--Family Violence | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 69 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study the construction of a second vehicular causeway connecting Padre Island to the mainland.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 116 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study issuance of credit against required recapture payments for Gulf Coast county school districts with excess facilities costs.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 520 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting the Speaker of the House to create an interim committee to study issues relating to food insecurity in Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 55 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
SB 403 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a study on the adverse reactions and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 496 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study on potential improvements to training provided to 9-1-1 emergency service call takers and dispatchers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Interim Studies | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 504 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a "Texas solution" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace; requiring a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICAID REFORM TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 549 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a study on leasing state property for private use.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Arts & Humanities | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 662 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the implementation of telehealth services programs at certain public primary and secondary schools and the appointment of a telehealth services program task force to conduct a study and issue a report concerning the implementation of those programs.
Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TELEHEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM TASK FORCE | TELEMEDICINE
SB 970 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to a study and report by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute on replacing buyer's temporary tags with permanent license plates.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| Interim Studies | LICENSE PLATES | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1119 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to studies of buildings and facilities owned, leased, or otherwise occupied by this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1161 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study of the current and potential economic impacts of recycling.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Environment--Recycling | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Interim Studies
SB 1272 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a study on reforms to the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--General | Interim Studies
SB 1290 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to a study of the effects of the installation, operation, removal, and disposal of solar, wind turbine, and energy storage equipment.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Energy--Solar | Energy--Wind | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Interim Studies
SB 1312 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the impact of the use of administrative segregation and disciplinary seclusion.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | Interim Studies | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TASK FORCE TO STUDY ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION AND DISCIPLINARY SECLUSION
SB 1329 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to establishing the Defense and Aerospace Manufacturing Task Force.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aeronautics | DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING TASK FORCE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Transportation--Aviation
SB 1404 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a work group to study the benefits of coal-to-nuclear electric generating facility conversion.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Energy--General | Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Air | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1669 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to a study on the coverage of certain infants under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies | MEDICAID
SB 1890 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Homestead | SENATE, TEXAS | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District | Taxation--State
SB 1985 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the reestablishment of the committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2144 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to advanced air mobility technology.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation
SB 2183 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the establishment of a task force to analyze the provision of financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund for the improvement of artificial drainage systems in certain coastal and border regions.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ARTIFICIAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS TASK FORCE | BORDER | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EL PASO, CITY OF | FLOODS | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2196 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the identification and mapping of aggregate production operations by The University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies | Mines & Mineral Resources | ROCK QUARRIES & PITS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
SB 2218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study on the use of fiber-optic technology for the purpose of border security.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | Interim Studies | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
SB 2239 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study housing supply and affordability.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2362 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to establishing an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Interim Studies | Legislature | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SURFACE WATER & GROUNDWATER INTERACTION ADVISORY BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2468 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding available beds at inpatient mental health facilities providing acute psychiatric treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2487 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| BECKLEY WILSON ACT | Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2492 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
SCR 22 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, BobSponsor: Metcalf, Will
Authorizing the creation and appointment of joint legislative study committees by the lieutenant governor and speaker of the House of Representatives.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 56 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study issuance of credit against required recapture payments for Gulf Coast county school districts with excess facilities costs.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 11 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 16 88-1 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes.
Filed
| Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 34 88-1 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
SCR 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study issuance of credit against required recapture payments for Gulf Coast county school districts with excess facilities costs.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 13 88-2 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes.
Filed
| Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 28 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SCR 1 88-2 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study issuance of credit against required recapture payments for Gulf Coast county school districts with excess facilities costs.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 64 88-3 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 77 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 181 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes.
Filed
| Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
SCR 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study issuance of credit against required recapture payments for Gulf Coast county school districts with excess facilities costs.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 56 88-4 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 66 88-4 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a study conducted by the Commission on Jail Standards on the living conditions and safety of persons confined in the Harris County jail.
Filed
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HARRIS COUNTY | Interim Studies | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 68 88-4 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SCR 8 88-4 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study deficiencies in the State of Texas systems for protecting wards under state-supervised guardianships.
Filed
| GUARDIANS & WARDS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 59 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 452 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--General
HB 551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 577 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to establishing a joint interim committee to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Insurance--Life & Annuities | Interim Studies | Legislature | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board concerning the long-term effects of regulating tuition rates and amounts charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 1976 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a study conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding reported gas flaring.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of implementing certain renewable energy standards.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to an interim study regarding the composition of the boards of directors of certain river authorities.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY | BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | Interim Studies | LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY | Legislature | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 2639 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the interconnection of electric transmission service facilities with the United Mexican States.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Intergovernmental Relations | Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study the reliability of the ERCOT electric grid.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Electric
HB 3537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3685 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the creation of a work group to undertake a study of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: House Administration
Withdrawn from schedule
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
| BECKLEY WILSON ACT | Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Interim Studies
HB 3973 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a study on abandoned oil and gas wells in this state and the use of the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a study on comprehensive development agreements entered into for transportation projects in this state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Interim Studies | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4534 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Employees Retirement System of Texas of certain state retirement system reforms.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Received from the House
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Interim Studies | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HCR 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House of Representatives to direct the appropriate house and senate committees to conduct an interim study regarding the feasibility of integrating the Northeast Texas Trail into the state park system.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | NORTHEAST TEXAS TRAIL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 18 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the legacy of convict leasing in Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| CONVICT LEASING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 57 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 58 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study suicide prevention in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUICIDE
HCR 59 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House of Representatives to provide for a joint interim study regarding domestic violence.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Family--Family Violence | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 72 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the authority of a county or municipality to close access to public beaches during a disaster.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 73 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study motorcycle operator profiling by law enforcement officers.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | MOTORCYCLES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 89 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the regulation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of preproduction plastic from point and nonpoint sources.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 170 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of implementing certain renewable energy standards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 699 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a study of the conversion of surface mine pits and quarries to water storage reservoirs in order to enhance this state's available water supply.
House: House Administration Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to House Administration
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROCK QUARRIES & PITS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 1266 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: House Administration Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to House Administration
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1685 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a study on comprehensive development agreements entered into for transportation projects in this state.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Interim Studies | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SCR 32 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Designating the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to direct the appropriate House and Senate committees to conduct an interim study regarding the feasibility of integrating the Northeast Texas Trail into the state park system.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Interim Studies | NORTHEAST TEXAS TRAIL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 18 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a study conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding reported gas flaring.
Filed
| Environment--Air | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 77 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to establishing a joint select committee to study the feasibility and sustainability of providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Filed
| Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 80 87-1 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
| Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--School District
HB 225 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a joint select committee to study the feasibility and sustainability of providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Filed
| Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SCR 1 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid.
Filed
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Electric
HB 91 87-3 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SCR 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid.
Co-author authorized
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Electric
HB 80 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study and report regarding shortages in certain health professions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
HB 1079 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor, including an evaluation of the feasibility of certain improvements to Interstate Highway 27.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Highways | Interim Studies | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1370 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee on high-speed rail development.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of implementing certain renewable energy standards.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers and to the regulation of utilization review, independent review, and peer review for health benefit plan and workers' compensation coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Interim Studies | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FLOODS | Interim Studies | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2819 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for school districts to provide career and technology education courses in the summer and to a study on the grant program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Interim Studies | Science & Technology
HB 2880 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a study of the effects of building requirements on the use of water conservation technology.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--General | Environment--Water | Interim Studies | Science & Technology | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--General
HB 3061 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Judges | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS INTERIM COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION
HB 3073 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a joint interim study regarding the spreading of risk and costs related to certain natural disasters across the state by property and casualty insurance companies.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to an interim house study regarding retrospective denial by health benefit plans of health benefit claims for emergency care.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies
HB 3240 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board concerning the long-term effects of regulating tuition rates and amounts charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 3412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans | SENATE, TEXAS | TEXAS VETERANS COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER TASK FORCE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3607 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on methods to reduce certain textbook and course material costs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Textbooks | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
HB 4754 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study on the number of active releasees on a parole officer's caseload.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies
HCR 24 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House of Representatives to direct the appropriate house and senate committees to conduct an interim study regarding the feasibility of integrating the Northeast Texas Trail into the state park system.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | NORTHEAST TEXAS TRAIL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 40 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Creating a joint interim committee to study the legacy of convict leasing in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| CONVICT LEASING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 81 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study suicide prevention in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUICIDE
HCR 82 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 83 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study the use of state and local partnerships and flood control infrastructure in general to help future-proof Texas against future flood events on a watershed basis.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| FLOODS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 136 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House of Representatives to provide for a joint interim study regarding driving while intoxicated and driving under the influence.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HCR 138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the practicality of establishing a brain research institute of Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1439 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Requesting the speaker to provide for an interim house study on retirement security in Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Retirement Systems--General
SB 630 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study and report regarding shortages in certain health professions.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board comparing postsecondary educational outcomes for certain traditional and nontraditional students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
SB 1728 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Referred to House Administration
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Governor | Interim Studies | JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL SELECTION | JUDICIAL SELECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 1742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Julie
Relating to physician and health care provider directories, preauthorization, utilization review, independent review, and peer review for certain health benefit plans and workers' compensation coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PHYSICIANS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2104 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to certain advocacy and legal services for Texas Veterans and to tuition and fees for certain military spouses and dependents.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
| County Government--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Military & Veterans | TEXAS VETERANS COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER TASK FORCE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2326 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Interim Studies | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SCR 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint joint committees.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the use of incorporation by reference in the Texas Insurance Code.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 57 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee on state health care coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 958 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1652 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on pending court matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Interim Studies
HB 1850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to creation of a task force to study the effects of population growth on counties in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | Housing--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | POPULATION GROWTH IN TEXAS, TASK FORCE TO STUDY | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1889 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to an interim study conducted by the Department of Information Resources on opportunities and strategies to reduce the state's volume of paper transactions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1994 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study health care costs and the transparency of health care costs and health benefits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the feasibility of certain improvements to Interstate Highway 27.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Interim Studies | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2252 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Interim Studies | Legislature
HB 2342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a study on Medicaid managed care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the regulation of certain prescription drugs, prescription drug prescribers and dispensers, and colleges of pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2789 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a study group to study state unfunded mandates that affect counties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Political Subdivisions
HB 3048 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to a study and report regarding shortages in certain health professions.
House: Higher Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
HB 3440 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee on high-speed rail development.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Transportation--Mass Transit
HCR 78 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the development of a cruise industry on the South Texas coast.
House: Texas Ports, Innovation & Infrastructure, Select
Left pending in committee
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 103 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the impact of any proposals by the federal government to alter or abrogate NAFTA.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Interim Studies | NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT--NAFTA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 125 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 140 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the confidentiality of emergency calls.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Signed by the Governor
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Interim Studies | Open Records
HCR 142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study state judicial salaries.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Interim Studies | JUDICIAL SALARIES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 147 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the feasibility of a state-based New Markets Tax Credit program.
Filed
| Interim Studies | NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 149 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the feasibility of medical cannabis in Texas.
Filed
| Interim Studies | MEDICAL CANNABIS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the creation a joint interim committee to study updating open-government laws.
Filed
| Interim Studies | Open Records | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2042 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy
Requesting the speaker to direct the House Agriculture and Livestock Committee to conduct an interim study reviewing the rules, regulations, and enforcement authority of the Texas Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control Service.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Reported enrolled
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE
SB 516 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a study and report concerning faculty productivity at general academic teaching institutions.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
SB 845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to an occupational licensing database.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 936 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to undertake a study of the public retirement systems of this state.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Judicial | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1000 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Interim Studies | Legislature
SB 1195 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to studies and reports on the prosecution of criminal cases involving abusable synthetic substances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Drugs | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
SB 1210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to review special education programs available in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study issues related to construction contracts.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a joint interim study regarding the state's response to modifications to federal health care laws.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Appropriations
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | Legislature
SB 1561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to a study by the State Board of Education on the instructional day and academic year requirements necessary to complete the required curriculum in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Interim Studies
SB 1597 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct an evaluation and submit a report regarding the use of wind and solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater on real property owned by the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| DESALINATION | Energy--Solar | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--Electric | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2100 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a study of the fees charged by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Interim Studies | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to conduct a study regarding school district consolidation in Cameron County.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CAMERON COUNTY | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Interim Studies
SCR 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and the speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 55 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC GRID, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 56 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to examine all state open-government laws.
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Open Records | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 57 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Smithee, John
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study state judicial salaries.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | JUDICIAL SALARIES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 19 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the impact on Texas of any proposed modifications to NAFTA.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Interim Studies | NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT--NAFTA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 21 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 35 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting a joint interim committee to study certain limitations on rate filings of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Filed
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Interim Studies | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SCR 1 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Requesting a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid.
Filed
| ELECTRIC GRID, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 20 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the operations of and transportation planning and expenditures by the Texas Department of Transportation and planning organizations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Highways | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 77 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a study of the Dallas Men Against Abuse program and other activities in the Dallas community addressing family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies
HB 251 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to a study and report on the feasibility of authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas or another state regulatory agency to process certain federal oil and gas drilling permit applications.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 307 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to a study on the feasibility and potential costs and benefits of implementing a pay-for-performance contract program for certain criminal justice programs and services.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies
HB 309 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to a study on the feasibility and potential costs and benefits of implementing a pay-for-performance contract program for certain juvenile justice programs and services.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Interim Studies | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 327 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to a study on the availability of information regarding convictions and deferred dispositions for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Interim Studies | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 430 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study on the feasibility of online voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 606 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a study on the benefits of prenatal surgical procedures to treat birth defects.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BIRTH DEFECTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Interim Studies
HB 640 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to a study concerning the use of a digital image for identification and proof of licensure purposes.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Interim Studies | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 679 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study on homeless youth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Child Protection | HOMELESS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Interim Studies | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 852 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study and make recommendations regarding the storage of biometric identifiers.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 926 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study and report regarding the use of open-source instructional materials at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Textbooks | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
HB 988 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a visitors center at Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso County.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| EL PASO COUNTY | Interim Studies | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1125 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a study on the availability of natural gas utility service in certain counties.
House: Energy Resources
Postponed
| BORDER | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1136 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of the Transportation Safety and Access Advisory Committee.
House: Transportation
Postponed
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1188 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study and make recommendations regarding early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1354 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a select interim committee to undertake a comprehensive review of personal financial disclosures made to the Texas Ethics Commission and certain other authorities.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Considered in Calendars
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 1404 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the creation of a committee to evaluate special education services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1454 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to notice, reporting, and records requirements for holders of certain personal property that is or may be presumed abandoned.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1687 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to a study of the feasibility and desirability of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Interim Studies | Legislature
HB 1962 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Interim Studies | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2088 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 2627 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to creation of a task force to study the effects of population growth on counties in this state.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Housing--General | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2879 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, MarySponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 2966 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to an interim study regarding the identification of health and human services programs that can be privatized.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--General | Interim Studies | Legislature
HB 3035 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to a study on the savings to the state achieved by the expansion of Medicaid managed care in regards to the provision of prescription drugs and other pharmacy benefits.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Interim Studies | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3036 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to a study on the savings to the state achieved by the expansion of Medicaid managed care in regards to the number of persons served and the scope of services provided.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3298 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the development of a market and conveyance network for water in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Interim Studies | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 3404 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study on providing care to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans
HB 3750 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to interim studies on real property owned by the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4002 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to an interim study regarding international price discrimination in pharmaceuticals.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4013 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to studies on homeless veterans and youth.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HOMELESS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety
HCR 37 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Requesting creation of a joint interim committee to study a nonsubstantive reorganization of the Texas Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Constitutional Revision | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 56 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 72 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to provide for a joint interim study regarding economic development in the Texas coastal region.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE TEXAS COASTAL REGION | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 90 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Requesting the speaker and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study seawater desalination on the Texas coast.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| DESALINATION | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 96 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the issue of advertising public notices.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | PUBLIC NOTICES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 97 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study occupational licensing and issues for reform.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Interim Studies | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 107 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 108 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 123 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study compatible land use and regulatory standards for renewable energy development.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Interim Studies | Property Interests--Real Property | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Requesting that the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives create a joint interim committee to study oyster resource management in Texas waterways.
Filed
| Interim Studies | OYSTERS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1349 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Requesting the speaker to create an interim committee to study issues relating to police body camera equipment.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | POLICE BODY CAMERA EQUIPMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1824 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James
Requesting the speaker to direct the House Committee on Natural Resources to conduct an interim study on the interconnectivity of Texas water resources.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Water--Development
HR 1826 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James
Requesting the speaker to direct the House Committee on Natural Resources to conduct an interim study relating to the effects of evaporation on Texas water resources.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Water--Development
HR 3239 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Requesting the speaker of the house to create a select interim committee to examine the Hazlewood Act program.
Filed
| HAZLEWOOD ACT | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 126 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies
SB 186 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Interim Studies | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to a study of the feasibility and desirability of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Interim Studies | Legislature
SB 747 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a study of the Dallas Men Against Abuse program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies
SB 991 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct a study regarding the use of wind or solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| DESALINATION | Energy--Solar | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1181 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to an interim study concerning this state's noncommercial hunting and fishing license systems.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Interim Studies | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 1185 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to a biennial study regarding occupational licensing requirements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Interim Studies | Labor--Unemployment | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1369 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to reports on attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, guardian, mediator, and competency evaluator appointments made by courts in this state and an interim study on a billing system for attorneys ad litem.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Interim Studies | Lawyers | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 1580 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to a study on homeless veterans.
House: Human Services Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| HOMELESS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1598 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to an interim study regarding the composition of the Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Interim Studies | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
SB 1892 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a study on homeless youth.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Child Protection | HOMELESS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Interim Studies | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1907 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the development of a market and conveyance network for water in this state.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Interim Studies | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 1940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to undertake a study of health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SCR 9 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 569 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to a study on the stringency of state environmental standards.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Interim Studies | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 1541 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a study on recidivism rates for certain juveniles committed to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Juvenile | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 1777 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study regarding the effects on international trade of wait times at points of entry between the United States and the United Mexican States.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BORDER | BORDER TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Intergovernmental Relations | Interim Studies | MEXICO | Transportation--Miscellaneous | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2059 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to requiring general academic teaching institutions to study and report the feasibility of certain administrative staff budget reductions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Interim Studies
HB 2089 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the powers and duties of the General Land Office, including the abolition of the Texas Facilities Commission and the transfer of its duties to the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 2355 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to a study comparing the business environments of Texas and Louisiana.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Governor | Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LOUISIANA | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2638 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the Cybersecurity, Education, and Economic Development Council.
House: Technology
Laid on the table subject to call
| CYBERSECURITY, EDUCATION, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies
HB 2689 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study regarding state formula funding for health-related institutions and general academic teaching institutions.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 2698 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a program to connect veterans seeking employment in school security positions with independent school districts seeking to employ security personnel.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Intergovernmental Relations | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2745 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a study administered by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to research the safety and economic impact of in-vehicle safety devices for motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Interim Studies | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | RADIO | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2772 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, JustinSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain judicial officers are selected.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 3352 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to a study and possible action regarding the improper avoidance of the use tax due on certain off-road vehicles purchased in other states.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Interim Studies | MOTORCYCLES | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Taxation--Sales
HB 3621 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to a select committee to review and make recommendations for substantive changes to laws overseen by the Texas Ethics Commission.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Legislature
HCR 43 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 56 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 57 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Requesting the speaker and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study seawater desalination on the Texas coast.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| DESALINATION | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 76 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Requesting the establishment of a select interim committee to undertake a comprehensive review of financial disclosures made by public officials.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 80 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: Carona, John
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the effects on international trade of wait times at points of entry between the United States and Mexico.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & COMMERCE | MEXICO
HCR 82 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study education policy as it relates to developing a skilled workforce.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 88 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study a nonsubstantive reorganization of the Texas Constitution.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Constitutional Revision | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 89 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study recruiting firearms and ammunition manufacturers to Texas.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Signed by the Governor
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Weapons
HCR 127 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the gaming industry in Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| GAMBLING | Interim Studies | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2597 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Requesting the speaker of the house to create a select interim committee to study regulatory oversight of the deer breeding industry.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Animals | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2723 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Directing the House Committee on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism to study regulatory oversight of the deer breeding industry.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 796 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study on the use of technology and other methods to report, track, and prevent traffic violations and accidents.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | Interim Studies | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1101 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the Cybersecurity, Education, and Economic Development Council.
House: Technology Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| CYBERSECURITY, EDUCATION, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies
SB 1298 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the provision of electronic courses in public schools, the state virtual school network, and school district digital capabilities.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Interim Studies
SB 1576 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report of issues affecting persons with disabilities at state agencies and postsecondary educational institutions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1773 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the creation of a select interim committee to review and make recommendations for substantive changes to ethics laws.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies
SCR 9 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 24 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 2 83-1 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study a nonsubstantive reorganization of the Texas Constitution.
Filed
| Constitutional Revision | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 32 83-2 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to an interim study on the Evins Regional Juvenile Center in Edinburg.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| EDINBURG, CITY OF | Interim Studies | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HCR 2 83-2 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study a nonsubstantive reorganization of the Texas Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Constitutional Revision | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 2084 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of small food production and sales operations.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | MILK | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2090 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a dental school at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2340 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a cybersecurity, education, and economic development council.
House: Technology Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| CYBERSECURITY, EDUCATION, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies
HCR 29 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 63 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 68 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 82 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the benefits, including health insurance, retirement programs, and other benefits, of active and retired state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Employees
HCR 93 82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, Raul
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study tax policy as it relates to boat sales and marine services in Texas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BOATS & BOATING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Taxation--General
HCR 98 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the safe and effective use of high-powered air rifles.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
| Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Weapons
HCR 99 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the benefits, including health insurance, retirement programs, and other benefits, of active and retired state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 178 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study a non-substantive reorganization of the Texas Constitution.
Filed
| Constitutional Revision | Interim Studies
HR 1978 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the overall economic and systemic impact of Alzheimer's disease through 2017, including an inventory of public and private infrastructure and capacity and funds and systems to support and expand statewide planning and the activities of the Texas Alzheimer's Research Consortium.
House: Public Health
Reported enrolled
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 91 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an interim study to determine public school facility needs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Interim Studies
SB 988 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a cybersecurity, education, and economic development council.
House: Technology Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
| Business & Commerce--General | CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE | CYBERSECURITY, EDUCATION, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans
SB 1020 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a dental school at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SCR 5 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: International Relations & Trade
Signed by the Governor
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 30 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 38 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to provide for a joint interim legislative study on the availability of medical treatment for patients with Lyme disease in Texas.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | LYME DISEASE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 241 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a study and report concerning predicted faculty retirement at general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | State Employees
HB 1812 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to an interim study concerning certain drug- and alcohol-related matters.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Interim Studies | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2261 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to establishing a select committee to review the manner in which textbooks for use in public schools are funded, adopted, and purchased.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Interim Studies | State Officers
HB 2611 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to establishing an interim committee to study the provision of dental services to certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DENTAL SERVICES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Interim Studies | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3108 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to an interim study of recreational boating safety in Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
| BOATS & BOATING | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 3239 81-0 (2009)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the creation of legislative committees to study proposals on the conduct of gaming in this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | GAMBLING | Interim Studies
HB 3266 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to an interim study to determine public school facility needs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | STATE DEMOGRAPHER
HB 3885 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a study of the effectiveness of the success initiative assessment and developmental coursework requirements and the implementation of a pilot program regarding student readiness for college-level work.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
HCR 57 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 152 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study on the availability of medical treatment for patients with Lyme diseases in Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| Interim Studies | LYME DISEASE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 173 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the development and potential economic impact of the cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HCR 220 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the gaming industry in Texas and its potential direct and indirect economic impact on specific markets and on the state as a whole.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Received from the House
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 185 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to establishing a commission to prepare and recommend a long-range plan for higher education in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1746 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to an interim study of recreational boating safety in Texas.
Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
| BOATS & BOATING | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
SB 2190 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an interim study to determine public school facility needs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Interim Studies
SCR 1 81-1 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to authorize a joint interim study on the benefits of establishing a statewide county park beautification and improvement program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACT | Interim Studies | Legislature | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 237 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a study and report concerning predicted faculty retirement at general academic teaching institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1307 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to an interim study concerning the breeding of white-tailed and mule deer in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 1818 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to an interim study concerning alcohol-related offenses, alcohol awareness, and treatment for alcohol dependency in this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ALCOHOL AWARENESS STUDY COMMITTEE | Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Interim Studies | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2286 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to an interim study committee on the authority of a chief appraiser to audit a rendition statement or property report delivered to the chief appraiser.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Interim Studies | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2713 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to studies, plans, and projects concerning electric generation capacity or electric energy storage, transmission, or distribution.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 2717 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to a joint interim study of ways to promote economic development in nations that are a primary source of undocumented immigrants in Texas.
House: Border & International Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Interim Studies
HB 3425 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the review of the public school system accountability.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Interim Studies | PUBLIC SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY, SELECT COMMITTEE ON
HCR 70 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Brimer, Kim
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 96 80-0 (2007)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the qualifications and standards necessary to be designated a police agency and to encourage a moratorium on the statutory creation of new police agencies.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 143 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark
Creating the Commission on Online Learning to develop a plan to provide students and teachers with access to educational content and pedagogical practices.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Interim Studies | ONLINE LEARNING, COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 159 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Requesting that the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker appoint a select commission on higher education and global competitiveness.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 205 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Acknowledging the involuntary servitude of African slaves in the State of Texas and requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the contributions of African slaves and their descendents.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Human Relations | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 227 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Requesting that the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives establish an interim committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Act.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| HATE CRIMES | Interim Studies | JAMES BYRD JR. ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2063 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty
Requesting the speaker to appoint an interim committee to study the rights of foster parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FOSTER CARE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 139 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a study on improving the curricula of professional and vocational nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 140 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a study of the feasibility of providing immunizations to certain students enrolled in health professional degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IMMUNIZATIONS | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 141 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to a feasibility study regarding joint health science courses at a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
SB 203 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a study of the feasibility of providing immunizations to certain students enrolled in health professional degree programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Posting rule suspended
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IMMUNIZATIONS | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 573 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to an interim study concerning the breeding of white-tailed and mule deer in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| Animals | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 775 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an interim study concerning this state's hunting and fishing license systems.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Interim Studies | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 989 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to an interim study concerning alcohol-related offenses, alcohol awareness, and treatment for alcohol dependency in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ALCOHOL AWARENESS STUDY COMMITTEE | Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Interim Studies | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 1139 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a joint interim study of ways to promote economic development in nations that are a primary source of undocumented immigrants in Texas.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Interim Studies
SB 2040 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for certain state employees.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | State Employees
SCR 26 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the qualifications and standards necessary to be designated a police agency and to encourage a moratorium on creation of new police agencies.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 27 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study issues relating to the higher education system in Texas.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 47 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Requesting that the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker appoint a select commission on higher education and global competitiveness.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 62 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Expressing regret for the role of the Texas government in maintaining the institution of slavery and requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the contributions of African slaves and their descendants.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Human Relations | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 922 79-0 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to bridge improvement and safety.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Highways | Interim Studies
HB 2060 79-0 (2005)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to establishing a committee to study the influenza vaccine shortage in this state.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Interim Studies | VACCINE SHORTAGES, INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE
HB 2285 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to an interim study regarding the statutory duties imposed on victim assistance coordinators and crime victim liaisons and the existence of, need for, and cost of training for those individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crime Victims Compensation | Interim Studies
HCR 35 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Harris, Chris
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and the speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 44 79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, Mary
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to review the state's election laws in preparation for an omnibus recodification of the Texas Election Code.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 85 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint a joint interim committee to study issues relating to the importation of radioactive waste into Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 167 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Requesting the speaker and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the issue of steroid use in Texas public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Interim Studies | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 257 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Requesting the speaker to provide for an interim house study to explore how public health and medical care can be more effectively delivered through regional planning.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1750 79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, Joe
Requesting the speaker to provide for an interim study by the House Committee on Regulated Industries regarding emergency service fees and surcharges for prepaid wireless telecommunications services.
House: Regulated Industries
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| Interim Studies | TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1513 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an interim study regarding the operation of certain state health insurance programs.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | Retirement Systems--State Employees
SCR 1 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint committee to conduct a study regarding the use of mandatory assessment instruments in public education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 40 79-1 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to a comprehensive study of right-of-way use compensation paid to governmental entities by communications and technology providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY, JT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMIT | Interim Studies | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 12 79-2 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to limiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for private parties or economic development purposes and to certain eminent domain procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Interim Studies | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 16 79-2 (2005)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to limits on the use of the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Interim Studies | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 66 79-2 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Interim Studies | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
SB 41 79-2 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Interim Studies | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 2505 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the review of the administration of university systems and identification of potential administrative and organizational reforms.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Sunset Bills
HB 3250 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to a study of flood control in certain counties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FLOODS | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Interim Studies | Legislature | Water--General
HB 3514 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to to an interim committee on higher education formula funding.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Interim Studies | Legislature
HCR 97 78-0 (2003)
Author: Driver, Joe
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house create an interim committee to conduct a study on the compensation and benefits paid to persons employed by the state as peace officers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Interim Studies | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Salaries & Expenses
HCR 280 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Harris, Chris
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and the speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 501 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Directing the House Committee on Higher Education to conduct a study of the calculation of student grade point averages at public colleges and universities and of additional and modest fees that may be assessed on students who retake certain classes.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Fees | HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 474 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to an interim study on nutrition and health in public schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/03
| Education--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | SCHOOLCHILDREN'S NUTRITION & HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
SB 866 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to an interim planning commission for the Medicaid and State Child Health Plan programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Interim Studies | MEDICAID
SCR 19 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house create an interim committee to conduct a study on the compensation and benefits paid to persons employed by the state as peace officers.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
| Interim Studies | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Salaries & Expenses
SCR 32 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Establishing a special interim committee to study the problem of high school dropouts in Texas.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 49 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study issues related to nutrition among Texas public school children.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Interim Studies | NUTRITION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 73 78-3 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Interim Studies
SB 24 78-3 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the Texas B-On-time student loan program.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Interim Studies
SB 27 78-3 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the state's financing of foster care payments.
Filed
| Family--General | FOSTER CARE | Interim Studies | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2161 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to local revenue sources for transportation projects.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| City Government--Finance | City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Interim Studies | Legislature
HB 2415 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an interim study of the marketplace in the state for life insurance issued with a small face amount.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Interim Studies
HB 2584 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a commission to study geriatrics as a requisite for medical school graduation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | COMMISSION ON GERIATRICS STUDY REQUIREMENT FOR MEDICAL SCH | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2637 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to an interim study of certain school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Interim Studies | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 2891 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to legislative review of the use of credit histories as an underwriting guideline.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| CREDIT REPORTS | Financial--General | Interim Studies | JOINT COMMITTEE ON USE OF CREDIT HISTORIES/UNDERWRITING GUID | Legislature
HB 2928 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to an interim committee to study debit card fraud on certain individuals.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Aging | CREDIT CARDS | DEBIT CARD FRAUD ON ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS INTERIM COMMITTEE | Financial--Banks | Interim Studies | Legislature
HCR 34 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to provide for an interim study on the nonpayment of child support.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Support | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 133 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study funding mechanisms for drug courts.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Courts--County & Statutory | Crimes--Drugs | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 192 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Cain, David
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 281 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the formulas used to allocate funds to institutions of higher education.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Education--Higher--Finance | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 287 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee on asthma.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 1193 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the joint interim committee on substance abuse and crime prevention to evaluate the potential benefits of drug treatment and counseling as an alternative to incarceration of nonviolent drug offenders.
Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crime Prevention | Interim Studies | JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE & CRIME PREVENTIO | Legislature
SB 1204 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to an interim committee on revenue sources for local transportation infrastructure.
Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Finance | City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Interim Studies | Legislature
SCR 45 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Directing the Texas Department of Insurance to conduct a study of an insurance verification system relating to proof of liability insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 56 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Establishing a special interim committee to study the problem of high school dropouts in Texas.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Interim Studies | JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON HIGH SCHOOL DROUPOUTS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 672 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to an interim study of the effects of urban encroachment on agricultural land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Considered in Calendars
| Agriculture | Interim Studies
HB 1919 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to legislative review of health care benefits that are mandated to be provided by health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Administration
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Interim Studies
HB 2901 76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of an interim select committee to study the regulation of the Edwards Aquifer region; imposing a moratorium on enforcement of certain actions of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission regarding construction in the Edwards Aquifer region.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Environment--Water | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3334 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the study of barriers to the binational exchange of health information.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Health--General | Interim Studies | MEXICO
HB 3680 76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Department of Insurance regarding portability of certain health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Interim Studies
HCR 244 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and the speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
HCR 299 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Requesting a study of the extension of dental PPO benefits to all businesses without access to self-funded programs.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1093 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Directing the House Committee on Higher Education to study and make recommendations on the calculation of college and university student grade point averages for courses retaken and to explore additional affordable fees for repeating courses.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1200 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Requesting a study of the extension of dental PPO benefits to all businesses without access to self-funded programs.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 705 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to providing aid, support, and assistance to agriculture; establishing the agricultural technology program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
House appoints conferees-reported
| AGRICULTURAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT COUNCIL | Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FARM & RANCH RECOVERY ACT | Interim Studies
SCR 85 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Creating a joint interim legislative study committee on constitutional revision.
Received from the Senate
| Constitutional Revision | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 436 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to a study project involving the use of computer networks in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPUTERS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Interim Studies | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 769 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the treatment of repeat sex offenders.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
| CASTRATION | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Interim Studies | ORCHIECTOMY | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 876 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the application process for state loan and loan guaranty programs.
House: Financial Institutions
Laid on the table subject to call
| Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 926 75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to intensive reading instruction for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Interim Studies
HB 987 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the development of a quality-based system of reimbursing nursing facilities under the state Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Rules suspended
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Interim Studies | MEDICAID | Nursing Homes | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1088 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to requiring a study on the treatment of certain juveniles as adults.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Interim Studies | Minors
HB 1099 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a rating system and consumer report cards for the comparison of health care plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1873 75-0 (1997)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to establishing an interim committee to study local government consolidation and declaring a temporary moratorium on annexation by certain municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Annexation | Interim Studies
HB 1954 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to declaring a temporary moratorium on annexation and establishing a commission to study annexation procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Annexation | Interim Studies | MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION, STUDY COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2054 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the establishment of a joint nutritional case management pilot program to assist certain Medicaid clients.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Interim Studies | MEDICAID
HB 2127 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to fraud and improper payments under the state Medicaid program and other programs; to the creation of private cause of action for false claims for certain government payments; and to the creation of a criminal offense; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENERAL FALSE CLAIMS ACT | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | MEDICAID
HB 2508 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to a study and a pilot project related to the use of finger-imaging in the electronic benefits transfer program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Interim Studies
HB 2636 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to a study of the delivery of benefit payments by the state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | Human Services--General | Interim Studies
HB 2691 75-0 (1997)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| EAST TEXAS OIL FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2719 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to a study of the state tax structure and tax laws and the repeal of certain tax laws.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
| Interim Studies | SELECT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--State
HB 2872 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to declaring a temporary moratorium on annexation and establishing a commission to study annexation procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Annexation | Interim Studies | MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION, STUDY COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3058 75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to a study of admission and graduation rates at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies
HB 3086 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Interim Studies | Probate
HB 3130 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding implementation of the integration of certain state services regarding workforce development.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3217 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a study of the effects of racial and ethnic discrimination on higher education in this state and on the appropriateness of state measures to remedy those effects in admissions and financial aid determinations.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Human Relations | Interim Studies
HCR 8 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study and report on the potential for finished product development utilizing raw materials produced in Texas.
House: House Administration
No action taken in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 44 75-0 (1997)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Directing the Texas Department of Health, the Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs, the Blackland Research Center and the School of Rural Public Health, to study the role of local governments in providing public health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| Health--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 125 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to report to the 75th Legislature on plans to implement findings of a study on state historic sites.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Left pending in committee
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 212 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Harris, Chris
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
HCR 252 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Creating a joint interim committee to study the need for environmental education as a component of the public school K-12 curriculum.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 296 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, Diana
Directing the TDH to conduct a study relating to access to quality dental care by minors.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DENTAL SERVICES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Interim Studies | Minors | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1355 75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Urging the House Committee on Public Health to conduct a study of the impact of effects of solid waste facilities on the health of citizens in surrounding communities.
Filed
| Environment--Solid Waste | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 123 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the treatment of repeat sex offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CASTRATION | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Interim Studies | ORCHIECTOMY | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 176 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to intensive reading instruction for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | INTENSTIVE READING PROGRAM GRANT ACCOUNT | Interim Studies | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 206 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to licensing requirements for certain insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Interim Studies | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 273 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens and to coordination of state activities relating to aging; authorizing a study relating to long-term health care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aging | Consumer Protection | INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 294 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to a study project involving the use of computer networks in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Interim Studies | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 387 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the use of a rating system and consumer report cards to compare certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 394 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the application process for state loan and loan guaranty programs.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 417 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding implementation of the integration of certain state services regarding workforce development.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 425 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to intensive reading instruction for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Interim Studies
SB 566 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the highway transportation needs of the state because of increased international trade under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
House: Transportation Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately
| Interim Studies | NAFTA | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1745 75-0 (1997)
Author: Galloway, Michael
Relating to declaring a temporary moratorium on annexation and establishing a commission to study annexation procedures.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Annexation | Interim Studies | MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION, STUDY COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1937 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to the provision of telecommunications services within municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| City Government--Utilities | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Interim Studies | TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS TO RIGHT-OF-WAY ACT OF 1997 | Utilities--Telecommunications
SCR 48 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to report to the 75th Legislature on plans to implement findings of a study on state historic sites.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 50 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Requesting the comptroller of public accounts to conduct a performance audit of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation to determine how the agency and the agency's nonprofit corporation can better carry out the state's housing mission.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Housing | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 52 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Requesting the authorization of a joint interim committee to study the feasibility of registering voters at polling places.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 53 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Authorizing creation of a joint interim committee to study recent findings concerning the development of the human brain, human behavior and learning styles.
Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
| Health--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 359 74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to breast-feeding in public or private places, including worksites.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Family--Parent & Child | Interim Studies | Taxation--Sales | Women
HB 761 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to cost estimates for procedures and services by hospitals and nursing homes and to reports on the status of health care services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Hospitals | Interim Studies | Nursing Homes
HB 870 74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the health care purchasing office.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HEALTH CARE PURCHASING OFFICE | Health--General | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1062 74-0 (1995)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to develop electronic benefits transfer systems that permit the use of food stamps in farmers markets.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1549 74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the juvenile justice system, including the adjudication and disposition of children in need of supervision and children who engage in delinquent and criminal conduct; providing criminal penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Coauthor Authorized
| Crimes--Juvenile | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Interim Studies | Minors
HB 2237 74-0 (1995)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to creating an interim committee to study the feasibility of establishing a privately operated telephone service for inmates and defendants confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INMATE TELEPHONE SERVICE, INTERIM COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2664 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain child support and medical support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Family--Child Support | Health--General | Interim Studies
HB 2906 74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a study and report regarding the training and certification of early childhood education workers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Interim Studies
HCR 129 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, CiroSponsor: Madla, Frank
Directing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to conduct a feasibility study to ascertain the costs for constructing and/or renovating buildings on the campus of the San Antonio State Chest Hospital and San Antonio State School.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SAN ANTONIO CHEST HOSPITAL
HCR 160 74-0 (1995)
Author: Black, LaytonSponsor: Harris, Chris
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to create joint committees by mutual agreement.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 170 74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to establish a joint interim committee to study the application of advanced electronics technology to correctional surveillance and security.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 215 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Bob
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee on technical education.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Education--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 226 74-0 (1995)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Establishing the Texas Community Nutrition Task Force to develop, implement, and evaluate a two-year community food production and farmer's market pilot program.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | COMMUNITY NUTRITION TASK FORCE, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 237 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Directing the RRC and Comptroller to study the effect of the statutory and regulatory framework on the energy industry and the state.
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1017 74-0 (1995)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Requesting the speaker of the house to provide for an interim house study to address whether the state should license Texas homebuilders.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1118 74-0 (1995)
Author: Solis, Jim
Directing the commissioner of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, the state auditor, and the state comptroller to conduct a feasibility study to determine the best governance and administrative structure to enhance client care for mental health and mental retardation services in the catchment areas of the Rio Grande State Center and the Tropical Texas Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 9 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the functions and systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions and Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
| Interim Studies | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Sunset Bills | TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM
SB 40 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the treatment of repeat sex offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CASTRATION | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Interim Studies | ORCHIECTOMY | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 136 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to state implementation of federal mandates.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Intergovernmental Relations | Interim Studies
SB 406 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to health care purchasing by state agencies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Health--General | Interim Studies | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 575 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.
Relating to the juvenile justice system, including the adjudication and disposition of children in need of supervision and children who engage in delinquent and criminal conduct; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Juvenile | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Interim Studies | Minors
SB 637 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to develop electronic benefits transfer systems that permit the use of food stamps in farmers markets.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Agriculture | ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 793 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the enforcement of certain child support and medical support obligations; appropriating certain federal funds.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
| Family--Child Support | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Interim Studies
SCR 90 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to an interim study on a parent education program for parents of preschool-age children.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 102 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to establish a special interim committee to study airport needs and financing options.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Aeronautics | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 125 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to create joint committees by mutual agreement.
Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 131 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint a joint interim committee to study county road financing problems.
Senate: Administration
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Finance | County Government--Roads | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 133 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to establish a joint interim committee to study the application of advanced electronics technology to correctional surveillance and security.
Senate: Administration
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 154 74-0 (1995)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Cuellar, Renato
Directing the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, the Texas Water Development Board, the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Department of Agriculture, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to establish a special task force on the management of the Rio Grande under the direction of the chairman of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Water--General
SCR 171 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Requesting the Texas Senate Committee on Education and the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Public Education to study implementing recommended educational requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 1243 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Urging the Texas Department of Health, in conjunction with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other appropriate state or federal agencies or institutions, to study the current system by which deadly pathogens are manufactured and distributed.
Senate: Administration
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 779 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to AFDC benefits for certain families.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
| Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies
HB 1749 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to comprehensive planning on local issues and community development.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Intergovernmental Relations | Interim Studies | PLANNING AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1820 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of an interim legislative committee to study property tax exemptions and tax breaks required or authorized by the state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Interim Studies | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2094 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to abolition of certain dedicated funds and establishment of an interim study committee on those funds.
House: Appropriations
Considered in Calendars
| Interim Studies | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 1 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Directing the House Committee on Judicial Affairs and the Senate Committee on Jurisprudence to conduct a joint interim study on support personnel and computerized docketing systems for district courts.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Courts--District | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 77 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Establishing the Texas Beneficial Use Task Force.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| BENEFICIAL USE TASK FORCE, TEXAS | Environment--Solid Waste | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 79 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smithee, John
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the jurisdiction, procedure, fines, costs, administration, facilities, and operation of the justice of the peace, municipal, and small claims courts in the State of Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 80 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smithee, John
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the fee structure of the courts in the state.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 83 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smithee, John
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim study committee on court facilities and security.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Safety
HCR 101 73-0 (1993)
Author: Black, LaytonSponsor: Haley, Bill
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create by mutual agreement such joint committees as they consider necessary during the term of this legislature.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 114 73-0 (1993)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Directing the Texas Department of Health to create a task force to be known as the Task Force On Pain Management.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 116 73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to direct the House Committee on Insurance and the Senate Committee on Economic Development to conduct a joint study of the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 124 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim study committee to examine opportunities for providing equal electronic access to state information required by the public and businesses.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Science & Technology
HCR 147 73-0 (1993)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study how the considerable resources of public television might best be used to further enhance service to the people of Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Science & Technology
HR 849 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the homestead laws in the State of Texas including the size of the homestead and designations of homestead.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SB 322 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the treatment of repeat sex offenders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health--General | Interim Studies
SB 378 73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to maximizing the availability of federal funds to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the efficient and economical operation of the department.
House: Corrections Senate: Finance
See remarks
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | MANAGED HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 381 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Eckels, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition or provision of goods and services by the state.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Interim Studies | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SCR 38 73-0 (1993)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Establishing a Task Force on Local Pipeline Safety and Emergency Management.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | LOCAL PIPELINE SAFETY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TASK FORCE ON | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SCR 40 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill
Requesting the Public Utility Commission of Texas to study the feasibility of establishing a differential rate structure for telephone services to our state's school districts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--School Districts | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Telecommunications
SCR 46 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim study committee on court facilities and security.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Courts--General | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Safety
SCR 47 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the fee structure of the courts in the state.
Senate: Administration
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| Courts--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 48 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study private process servers.
Senate: Administration
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| Interim Studies | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROCESS SERVERS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 49 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the jurisdiction, procedure, fines, costs, administration, facilities, and operation of the justice of the peace, municipal and small claims courts in the State of Texas.
Senate: Administration
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Justice | Courts--Small Claims | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 64 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Directing the Texas Department of Health to create a task force to be known as the Task Force On Pain Management.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 67 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sims, Bill
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to establish the Texas Beneficial Use Task Force.
Senate: Natural Resources
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
| BENEFICIAL USE TASK FORCE, TEXAS | Environment--Solid Waste | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 89 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Directing the Texas Air Control Board or its successor agency to conduct a study to determine the appropriate manner of implementing and funding a program to assist low-income persons to comply with a federally mandated vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| AIR CONTROL BOARD | Environment--Air | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SCR 105 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill
Establishing the Franchise Agreements Task Force.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Business & Commerce--General | FRANCHISES | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SCR 106 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study how the considerable resources of public television might best be used to further enhance service to the people of Texas.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Science & Technology
SR 590 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill
Creating the General Investigating Committee of the Senate of Texas.
Reported enrolled
| GENERAL INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 969 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Requesting that all health and human services education programs resulting in licensure or certification by the State of Texas include studies in gerontology or geriatric health care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported enrolled
| Health--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SR 1004 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Directing the Senate Committee on Nominations to conduct an interim study of the requirements and qualifications involved and the criteria used in the selection of branch pilots, the possible existence of nepotism, and the possibility of discrimination in the selection process for branch pilots.
Senate: Administration
Posting rule suspended
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SR 1091 73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study home equity lending in the State of Texas.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SR 1096 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Creating a Special Interim Committee on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System to study issues related to the efforts of the state to obtain NPDES delegation.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Environment--Water | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SR 1148 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Establishing a special joint interim committee to study fraudulent telemarketing schemes.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Telecommunications
SR 1206 73-0 (1993)
Author: West, Royce
Directing the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice, with the assistance of the Criminal Justice Policy Council, to study the issue of criminal justice sentencing dynamics.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 2 72-0 (1991)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create such joint select committees as they consider necessary during the term of this legislature.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Rules
HCR 5 72-0 (1991)
Author: Blair, Fred
Requesting the establishment of a special joint interim committee to study interagency transferability of similarly classified state employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Employees
HCR 21 72-0 (1991)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Requesting the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor to continue the Joint Interim Committee on Proprietary Schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Interim Studies | PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 65 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim study committee on world trade promotion and policy development.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
| Economic & Industrial Development | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 66 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Urging the Texas Department of Commerce to conduct a study of the impact of international trade on the Texas economy.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
| COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 67 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the relationship between Mexico and Texas.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
| Economic & Industrial Development | Interim Studies | MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 71 72-0 (1991)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create the Special Interim Committee on Guardianship and to invite the governor to make appointments to the committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GUARDIANSHIP, SPECIAL INTERIM COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Probate | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 76 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert
Requesting the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives to establish the Texas Water Rights and Regulations Task Force to investigate all issues relevant to Texas Surface Water.
House: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WATER RIGHTS & REGULATIONS TASK FORCE, TEXAS | Water--Rights
HCR 77 72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al
Requesting the Texas Education Agency to conduct a study of the average number of hours per week that Texas public school students, grades 9-12, are employed.
House: Public Education
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Interim Studies | Labor--General | Minors | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 78 72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim study committee to examine the role of the State of Texas in federal Superfund cleanup activities.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Environment--Water | Interim Studies
HCR 88 72-0 (1991)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Requesting the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker to establish the Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Task Force.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION | ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION TASK FORCE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 91 72-0 (1991)
Author: Collazo, Jr., FrankSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Reauthorizing the State Preservation Board to erect, on the Capitol grounds, a memorial honoring Texans who fought and died in the Korean war and the war in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Military & Veterans | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 115 72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al | et. al.
Directing the Texas Education Agency to study the feasibility of working with Mexican border states to develop a joint teacher certification program to increase standards at primary and secondary levels in the border region.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Interim Studies | MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 116 72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al | et. al.
Directing the Texas Department of Community Affairs to conduct a study of housing in the border region.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | Housing | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 128 72-0 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create the Joint Legislative Committee on Texas-Mexico Initiatives.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | TEXAS-MEXICO INITIATIVES, JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMT. ON
HCR 135 72-0 (1991)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Requesting the speaker and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the practices of confidential intermediaries in adoptions.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
HCR 154 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gibson, BruceSponsor: Haley, Bill
Creating a special committee to designate Texas State Artists.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE ARTIST | State Symbols
HCR 181 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study issues involved in gasoline pricing.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
HCR 213 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Requesting the Speaker and Lt. Governor to create an interim committee to study the Texas Medicaid Nursing Home Rate Setting Methodology.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | MEDICAID | Nursing Homes | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 231 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, Jack
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study disposal of medical waste.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Health--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 238 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cain, David
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee on statewide transportation systems to analyze and recommend solutions for adequate and stable funding.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 240 72-0 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Resolving that the state of Texas take all actions necessary for the full implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
House: Human Services
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Handicapped Persons | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1 72-0 (1991)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives to create an interim committee to study health care costs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
HR 266 72-0 (1991)
Author: Edwards, Al
Requesting the division of emergency management to conduct a study of the means by which shelters can be provided to the public in case of nuclear war or other similar disaster.
House: State Affairs
Reported enrolled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
HR 940 72-0 (1991)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Requesting the speaker to direct the Committee on Labor and Employment Relations to conduct an interim study on employee leasing.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Business & Commerce--General | Interim Studies | Labor--Wages | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SCR 20 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create the Special Interim Committee on Guardianship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| GUARDIANSHIP, SPECIAL INTERIM COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Probate | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 52 72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Linebarger, Libby
Directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish an advisory council of women faculty and administrators to assist in assessing the severity of underrepresentation of women and to make recommendations for action to correct it.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Women
SCR 62 72-0 (1991)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create such joint select committees as they consider necessary during the term of this legislature.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Rules
SCR 69 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker to create the special interim committee on the free trade agreement.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Economic & Industrial Development | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 83 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to review the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Criminal Procedure--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 115 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to establish a task force to study a plan for marketing the use of natural gas and/or alternative fuels to Texas motorists.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Energy--General | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SCR 121 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Resolving that the state of Texas will take all actions necessary for the full implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Handicapped Persons | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 158 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Resolving that a joint interim study committee be designated as the Legislative Law Enforcement Study Committee.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT STUDY COMMITTEE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 83 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Requesting that the Joint Task Force on Waste Management Policy be allowed to retain the minimal staff support necessary to coordinate and complete the duties assigned by the legislature.
Reported enrolled
| Environment--Solid Waste | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY, JOINT TASK FORCE ON
SR 198 72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, Carl
Directing the Subcommittee on Insurance to conduct an interim study on the availability of insurance coverage in the State of Texas.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 276 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Creating a joint interim committee to study state agency allocation of funding and services.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Management & Control
SR 719 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Directing the Senate Economic Development Committee to conduct an interim study on employee leasing.
Senate: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | Interim Studies | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 844 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven | et. al.
Creating a Special Interim Advisory Committee on Texas-Latin American Trade in the 1990's to study these issues and serve as a central repository for information on these matters.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Economic & Industrial Development | Interim Studies | MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 849 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.
Directing the Subcommittee on Water to conduct an interim study regarding the adequacy of utility service currently being provided in the state.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--General | WATER COMMISSION | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 7 72-1 (1991)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to health and human services, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Health, other state agencies and providers, and including the enforcement of child support obligations; creating offenses and providing penalties; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
| BONDS | Family--Child Support | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION & PLANNING OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, TEXAS BOARD OF | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--General | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD | MINORITY HEALTH, OFFICE OF | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPT. OF | PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 190 72-1 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study cost control, efficiency, and the operation of state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
| Interim Studies | SAVE OUR STATE, COMMISSION TO | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HCR 24 72-1 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to reestablish the Texas Transition Task Force.
House: House Administration
1st Printing printed and distributed
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | TEXAS TRANSITION TASK FORCE
HCR 33 72-1 (1991)
Author: Gibson, BruceSponsor: Haley, Bill
Creating a special committee to designate Texas State Artists.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE ARTIST | State Symbols
HCR 37 72-1 (1991)
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.
Creating an interim study committee to determine the current and historical amount of investment in Texas-based investment instruments by the Teacher Retirement System, the Employees Retirement Systems, the Permanent University Fund, and the Permanent School Fund.
Filed
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SCR 3 72-1 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a task force to make recommendations regarding selection of district court judges.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 17 72-1 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to establish a special interim committee to study agricultural and nonpoint source pollution problems.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Agriculture | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SCR 20 72-1 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Requesting the governor to appoint a task force to study and make recommendations on the possible closure or consolidation of facilities of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SCR 21 72-1 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to establish a joint interim study committee to study a plan for providing health insurance to children who are the recipients of child support.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies | Minors | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SCR 24 72-1 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Establishing a special joint interim committee to study the organization and management of the state's historical and cultural resources.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SR 22 72-1 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris
Requesting the lieutenant governor to establish an interim study committee to examine regional transportation issues in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| DALLAS, CITY OF | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Aviation
SR 204 72-1 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to establish a special interim committee to study agricultural and nonpoint source pollution problems.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Agriculture | Environment--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
HCR 5 72-2 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Reestablishing the Texas Transition Task Force.
House: House Administration
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | TEXAS TRANSITION TASK FORCE
HCR 6 72-2 (1991)
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to determine the current and historical amount of investment in Texas-based instruments by the Permanent University Fund, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Retirement Systems--General
SCR 1 72-2 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a task force to make recommendations regarding selection of district and appellate court judges.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SCR 9 72-2 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a task force to make recommendations regarding selection of district and appellate court judges.
Filed
| Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SCR 10 72-2 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie | et. al.
Requesting the Parks and Wildlife Department, before adopting rules to implement House Bill 2494, to study its impact on the Texas commercial seafood industry and submit a report of its findings to the 73rd Legislature.
Senate: Administration
Received from the Senate
| Interim Studies | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SCR 12 72-2 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to reestablish the Texas Transition Task Force.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | TEXAS TRANSITION TASK FORCE
HCR 15 71-0 (1989)
Author: Blair, Fred
Creating a joint special committee to study interagency personnel employment policies.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| INTERAGENCY PERSONNEL TRANSFER POLICIES, SPECIAL JOINT COMT. | Interim Studies | Public Employees--State Employees
HCR 55 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine | et. al.
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker to recreate the Joint Special Committee on High School Dropouts.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Education--Primary & Secondary | HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS, JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 83 71-0 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Directing the Department of Health to study the closings of inner city hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Hospitals | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 92 71-0 (1989)
Author: McDonald, NancySponsor: Carriker, Steven
Directing the coordinating board to study all issues and concerns relating to the nursing shortage.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| Health | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | NURSES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 107 71-0 (1989)
Author: Arnold, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Creating the Statewide Media Task Force on Dropout Prevention.
House: Public Education Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Education--Primary & Secondary | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SCHOOL DROPOUTS
HCR 108 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Requesting certain state agencies to create a study committee regarding child abuse and neglect by juveniles.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons | Interim Studies | Minors | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 110 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Establishing a Joint Select Committee to develop a timetable and recommendation for the development and establishment of a four-year college at Laredo State University.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | LAREDO STATE UNIVERSITY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 115 71-0 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Washington, Craig
Requesting the speaker and lieutenant governor to create a special joint interim committee to study state regulation of proprietary schools.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Private | Interim Studies
HCR 116 71-0 (1989)
Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Haley, Bill
Requesting the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor to authorize a study regarding health care benefits for educators and the concept of a statewide program of health care for school districts.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Education--Teachers & Other School Personnel | Health | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Interim Studies
HCR 142 71-0 (1989)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Sims, Bill
Authorizing the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor to appoint special joint committees during the interim.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Rules
HCR 143 71-0 (1989)
Author: Crawford, RichardSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Creating the committee to select the Poet Laureate of Texas.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Arts & Humanities | Interim Studies | POET LAUREATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 152 71-0 (1989)
Author: Smithee, John
Creating a committee to designate the Poet Laureate of Texas.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Referred to Cultural & His. Resources
| Arts & Humanities | Interim Studies | POET LAUREATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 238 71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Washington, Craig | et. al.
Establishing a task force to study the Mentally Retarded Persons Act.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HCR 240 71-0 (1989)
Author: Patterson, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Requesting the presiding officers to create a committee to investigate the bank and savings and loan crisis.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Financial--Banks | Financial--Savings & Loans | Interim Studies
HCR 274 71-0 (1989)
Author: Blair, Fred
Directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to study the issue of state support of Bishop College.
House: Higher Education
Received from House
| BISHOP COLLEGE | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1 71-0 (1989)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Creating a special interim committee to study arrest procedures of police departments.
House: House Administration
Reported enrolled
| Fire Fighters & Police | Interim Studies
HR 5 71-0 (1989)
Author: Repp, Glenn
Creating a committee to study merging the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Adult Probation Commission.
House: House Administration
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
| ADULT PROBATION COMMISSION | Interim Studies | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | Parole, Probation & Pardons
HR 60 71-0 (1989)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Requesting the speaker to authorize a study of open enrollment between all public schools.
House: House Administration
Reported enrolled
| Education--Primary & Secondary | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 605 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Requesting the speaker to appoint a special study committee on dedicated funds.
House: House Administration
Reported enrolled
| Interim Studies | State Finances, Management & Control
HR 666 71-0 (1989)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Authorizing a study of West Texas State University becoming a component of a university system.
House: House Administration
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | WEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
HR 693 71-0 (1989)
Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al.
Directing the House Corrections Committee to investigate the actions by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Reported enrolled
| Interim Studies | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | Parole, Probation & Pardons
HR 1012 71-0 (1989)
Author: Smith, Dalton | et. al.
Requesting the speaker to authorize a study of computer services and acquisitions in state government.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| COMPUTERS | Interim Studies | State Agencies
HR 1022 71-0 (1989)
Author: Blair, Fred
Directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to study the feasibility of state support of Bishop College in Dallas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BISHOP COLLEGE | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1090 71-0 (1989)
Author: Price, Albert
Requesting the speaker to authorize a study of the house calendar system.
Record vote
| Interim Studies | Legislature
HR 1121 71-0 (1989)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Requesting to create a Special Task Force on Revenue Enhancement Programs.
Filed
| Education--Higher--General | Health | Interim Studies
HR 1138 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Al
Requesting the Criminal Justice Policy Council to study the issue of amputation of a finger as punishment for certain offenses.
Motion to suspend rules lost
| Crimes--Drugs | Interim Studies
SCR 13 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker to recreate the Joint Special Committee on High School Dropouts.
House: House Administration Senate: Education
Referred to House Administration
| Education--Primary & Secondary | HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS, JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 23 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Smith, Ashley
Calling for a study of a state telecommunications satellite.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| AUTOMATED INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE PURCHASING & GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SCR 42 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Directing the coordinating board to study issues relating to the nursing shortage.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably with substitute
| Health | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | NURSES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 43 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Creating the Statewide Media Task Force on Dropout Prevention.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Education--Primary & Secondary | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SCHOOL DROPOUTS
SCR 49 71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Establishing a joint select committee to study the development and establishment of a four-year college at Laredo State University.
House: House Administration Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | LAREDO STATE UNIVERSITY
SCR 64 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Establishing the Select Committee on Employee Classification and Compensation.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
| EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION, SELECT COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Public Employees--State Employees | Salaries & Expenses
SCR 65 71-0 (1989)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Creating the Joint Special Committee on State Veterans' Homes.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | Military & Veterans | Nursing Homes | STATE VETERANS HOMES, JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
SCR 110 71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Creating an advisory committee to design a curriculum for self-responsibility education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary | Interim Studies | SELF-RESPONSIBILITY EDUCATION, ADVISORY COMT. ON
SCR 112 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Creating the Legislative Oversight Committee on the HIV Epidemic.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
| ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME | Health | HIV EPIDEMICS, LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies
SCR 115 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a special interim committee to study state agency allocation of funding and services.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | State Agencies
SCR 119 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Directing the Texas Department of Human Services to establish a task force to help implement a case manager program for runaways.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | RUNAWAY CHILDREN
SCR 138 71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Creating a joint select committee to oversee a study of the operation and management of the State Board of Insurance.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Insurance--Reform | Interim Studies
SCR 146 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Establishing a special interim committee to study the entire criminal justice system.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--General | Interim Studies | Parole, Probation & Pardons
SCR 153 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to study the feasibility of state support of Bishop College in Dallas.
House: House Administration Senate: Education
Referred to House Administration
| BISHOP COLLEGE | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 157 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia | et. al.
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker to appoint a Special Committee on the Edwards Aquifer.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Interim Studies
SCR 158 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Requesting the Lieutentant Governor and the Speaker to create the Special Committee on Biotechnology.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Education--Higher--General | Industrial Development | Interim Studies
SCR 159 71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Establishing a special interim task force to study the Mentally Retarded Persons Act.
Senate: Administration
Reported favorably with substitute
| Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SCR 161 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Eddie | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint study committee on day care.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Day Care | Interim Studies
SCR 162 71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a special joint interim committee to study the structure and operation of the CATPOOL.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Interim Studies
SCR 172 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to establish the Legislative Oversight Committee on OBRA program implementation.
Senate: Administration
Received from the Senate
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Interim Studies | Nursing Homes
SCR 175 71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to reestablish the Transition Services Task Force.
Senate: Administration
Received from the Senate
| Handicapped Persons | Interim Studies | TRANSITION SERVICES TASK FORCE
SCR 185 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl | et. al.
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker to establish the Joint Interim Committee on Prescription Drug Programs.
Received from the Senate
| Aging | Health | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Interim Studies
SCR 187 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to establish the Special Advisory Committee on Property Tax Administration.
Received from the Senate
| Interim Studies | Taxation--Property
SR 17 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Continuing the existence of the Task Force on Waste Management Policy.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Environment--Solid Waste | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TASK FORCE ON WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY
SR 292 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Establishing the Texas Heroes Monument Commission.
Read & adopted
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS HEROES MONUMENT COMMISSION
SR 363 71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Establishing the Advisory Committee on the Mental Health Care of Deaf or Hearing Impaired Adults and Children.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Handicapped Persons | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL HEALTH CARE OF DEAF OR HEARING IMPAIRED ADULTS & CHIL
SR 364 71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Reestablishing the Transition Services Task Force.
Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
| Handicapped Persons | Interim Studies | Minors | TRANSITION SERVICES TASK FORCE
SR 418 71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Establishing a task force to study the demand for higher education services in areas of the state not currently served by higher education institutions.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies
SR 615 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Directing the Senate Committee on Jurisprudence to study issues relating to blood and organ donation.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Health | Interim Studies
SR 653 71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Directing the Senate Natural Resources Committee to establish an interim study committee to examine regulation of radioactive materials.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Interim Studies
SR 655 71-0 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Directing the Senate Natural Resources Committee to study hunting licenses and seasons.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SR 687 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Directing the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water to conduct an interim study on the feasibility of designating resacas as state parks and creating large sporting areas.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SR 693 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Eddie | et. al.
Creating a senate special committee to study the issue of state support of Bishop College.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| BISHOP COLLEGE | Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies
SR 699 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Directing the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water to conduct a study on maquiladora expansion.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Industrial Development | Interim Studies
SR 733 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Directing the State Treasury to study federal regulations governing the content of stormwater on municipal finances.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government | Environment--Water | Interim Studies | STATE TREASURER
SR 745 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Directing the Criminal Justice Committee to conduct an interim study on diabolic cult activities.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| CULTS | Interim Studies
SR 746 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Eddie | et. al.
Creating the Special Advisory Committee on the Creation and Expansion of Minority and Women-Owned Business Ownership Opportunities.
Senate: Finance
Adopted
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Interim Studies
SR 747 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Creating a special committee to study contract and procurement practices of state agencies.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Interim Studies | Purchasing, Public | State Agencies
SR 748 71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Directing the Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Health Services to study the statewide need for psychiatric and counselling services for children.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Minors
SR 749 71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Directing the Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Health Services to study the control and regulation of worker and public exposure to radiation.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Health | Interim Studies
SR 757 71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Requesting the lieutenant governor to create a special interim committee to study the CATPOOL.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| CATASTROPHE PROPERTY INSURANCE | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Interim Studies
SR 759 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Requesting the Senate Committee on Jurisprudence to study the current system whereby foreclosures are effectuated.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| FORECLOSURE SALE | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SR 760 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Directing the Senate Committee on Jurisprudence to study the rationale for the current lack of uniform jurisdiction.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Courts--County & Statutory | Interim Studies
SR 761 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Eddie | et. al.
Directing the Committee on Nominations to prepare a study of gubernatorial appointments.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Governor | Interim Studies
SR 763 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Creating a special senate committee to study the affordability of postsecondary education.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies
SR 766 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Creating the Special Committee on Divorce Policies and Procedures.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Family--Husband & Wife | Interim Studies
SR 770 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Creating a special interim committee to study regulation of "medigap" insurance.
Read & adopted
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Interim Studies | MEDICARE
SR 773 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Directing the Senate Health and Human Services Committee to study the quality of indoor air in the public buildings of the state.
Read & adopted
| Environment--Air | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SR 775 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Creating the Texas Aquatic Product Advisory Commission.
Read & adopted
| Agriculture | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
SR 778 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Directing the State Board of Education to develop a waste management and resource conservation education program.
Read & adopted
| Education--Primary & Secondary | Environment--Solid Waste | Interim Studies
SR 791 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee to study the present law and procedures governing marital dissolution.
Read & adopted
| Family--Husband & Wife | Interim Studies
SR 801 71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Directing the Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Health Services to study the statewide need for psychiatric and counselling services for children.
Read & adopted
| Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Minors
SR 837 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Creating the Task Force on Waste Reduction & Minimization.
Read & adopted
| Environment--Solid Waste | Interim Studies
HR 128 71-1 (1989)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Creating a Special Task Force to study and evaluate the role of revenue enhancement programs.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Interim Studies
SR 113 71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Creating an interim study to examine and propose to the 72nd Legislature a policy for long-term care of the elderly and people with physical and mental disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Adopted
| Aging | Health | Interim Studies
SR 163 71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Establishing a special interim committee to study all aspects of and issues relating to the reduction and minimization of all waste products by local, state, and federal governments.
Read & adopted
| Environment--Solid Waste | Interim Studies | TASK FORCE ON WASTE REDUCTION MINIMIZATION
SR 175 71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Creating the Senate Interim Committee on Redistricting.
Read & adopted
| Interim Studies | Redistricting
SR 176 71-1 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Directing the Health and Human Services Committee to establish an interim study committee to examine the availability of and establishment of services to families of child abuse victims.
Read & adopted
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Interim Studies | Minors
SR 184 71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Creating the Special Interim Committee on Guardianship.
Read & adopted
| Family--Parent & Child | Interim Studies
SR 203 71-1 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Creating a special interim committee to investigate rate-making and oversight policies for workers' compensation insurance policies.
Read & adopted
| Interim Studies | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HR 70 71-2 (1989)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Requesting the Speaker to authorize an interim study of judicial districts.
House: Redistricting
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Interim Studies | Redistricting
SCR 4 71-2 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Creating a joint interim committee to conduct an investigation for workers' compensation insurance policies.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Interim Studies | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SR 74 71-2 (1989)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Requesting the lieutenant governor to establish an interim commitee to study the issue of revising the system of choosing state judicial district judges.
Senate: Administration
Meeting canceled
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Interim Studies
HCR 22 71-3 (1990)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Requesting the speaker and lieutenant governor to create a task force to examine alternative structures for public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary | Interim Studies
HCR 16 71-4 (1990)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Requesting the presiding officers to create a task force to examine alternative structures for public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 37 71-4 (1990)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Creating the Texas Economic Conversion Commission.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| ECONOMIC CONVERSION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances, Management & Control
SR 118 71-4 (1990)
Author: Dickson, Temple | et. al.
Creating the Senate Committee on the Texas State Technical Institute.
Senate: Administration
Read & adopted
| Education--Vocational | Interim Studies | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
SCR 10 71-5 (1990)
Author: Parker, Carl | et. al.
Establishing a task force to study the Trinity River Authority.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | Water--General
SCR 2 71-6 (1990)
Author: Parker, Carl
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to establish a task force to study all issues relating to the Trinity River Authority.
Senate: Administration
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | Water--General
SR 6 71-6 (1990)
Author: Parker, Carl
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to establish a task force to study all aspects of the Trinity River Authority.
Read & adopted
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | Water--General
HCR 8 70-0 (1987)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Creating a special interim committee to study relocating the headquarters of the department of corrections.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 66 70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., FrankSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Creating a special interim committee to study the state's role in preserving publicly-owned buildings of historical significance.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 105 70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Creating a special interim committee to study the problem of student drop-outs.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS, JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 107 70-0 (1987)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Creating the Special Committee on Post-Secondary Medical and Allied Health Education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Interim Studies | POST-SECONDARY MEDICAL, DENTAL, & ALLIED HEALTH CARE, SPECIAL COMMN ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 137 70-0 (1987)
Author: Millsap, MikeSponsor: Blake, Roy
Authorizing the speaker and lieutenant governor to create special joint committees during the interim.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 148 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Creating the Task Force on Affordable Housing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE, TEXAS | Housing--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 160 70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, Frank
Creating the Special Interim Committee on the Texas ICF-MR Program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ICF-MR PROGRAM, JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TEXAS | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 165 70-0 (1987)
Author: McKinney, MikeSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Creating a select joint committee to study the administration of state health and human services.
House: Human Services Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 188 70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, RichardSponsor: Sims, Bill
Creating the Select Committee on Economy and Efficiency.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Tagged in committee
| ECONOMY & EFFICIENCY IN STATE GOVERNMENT, SELECT INTERIM COMMN ON | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 189 70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, RichardSponsor: Sims, Bill
Creating the Select Interim Committee on Capital Construction.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION, SELECT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Legislature | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 194 70-0 (1987)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Parker, Carl
Creating a select committee to study the state system of public education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left as pending business in comm.
| Education--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 197 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gibson, BruceSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Creating a joint task force to study parking in the Capitol complex area.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| CAPITOL COMPLEX PARKING, TASK FORCE ON | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HCR 216 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hill, Anita
Creating the Select Joint Committee on Lien Laws.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
| Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEN LAWS, JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 239 70-0 (1987)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Directing the Senate Committee on Jurisprudence and the House Committee on Judiciary to undertake a joint study of Texas law and procedure relating to the certain matters.
| Family--Child Support | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 240 70-0 (1987)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Directing the Senate Committee on Jurisprudence and the House Committee on Judiciary to undertake a joint study of Texas law and procedure relating to the preparation of a uniform law providing for the direct payment of pension benefits to certain qualified nonemployee spouses.
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Retirement Systems--General
HR 105 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Larry
Directing the Committee on Labor & Employment Relations to study use of unemployment benefits for new business ventures.
Reported enrolled
| Interim Studies | Labor--Unemployment | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 143 70-0 (1987)
Author: Melton, Bob
Creating the House Select Committee on Teenage Suicide.
Reported enrolled
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEENAGE SUICIDE, HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON
HR 176 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Al
Creating the Special Interim Committee to Study Rail Passenger Service in Texas.
Referred to Transportation
| Interim Studies | RAIL PASSENGER SERVICE, SPECIAL INTERIM COMMITTEE TO STUDY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 210 70-0 (1987)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Creating a special interim committee to study the effectiveness of bilingual education programs and other special education language programs.
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Bilingual | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 491 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Creating a special interim committee to study special districts that have waste disposal responsibilities.
Reported enrolled
| Environment--Solid Waste | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HR 538 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Requesting the House Committee on Financial Institutions to study expanding the investment options of local governments and institutions of higher education.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--Higher--Finance | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 620 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harrison, Dudley
Creating a special house committee to study the issue of security interests in farm products.
Reported enrolled
| Agriculture | Interim Studies | SECURITY INTERESTS IN FARM PRODUCTS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON
HR 675 70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Directing the Committee on Human Services and the Committee on Public Health to study jointly the regional management structure of health and human services agencies.
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | HUMAN SERVICES, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Human Services--General | Interim Studies | PUBLIC HEALTH, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 677 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, Chris
Directing the Committee on State Affairs to study consolidation of the State Board of Barber Examiners and the Texas Cosmetology Commission.
Referred to State Affairs
| BARBER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | COSMETOLOGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE AFFAIRS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON
HR 773 70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Instructing the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System to undertake an interim study to evaluate prepaid tuition plans in other states and to consider the possibility of adapting such a plan to meet the....
Filed
| Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 47 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Requesting the State Board of Education to study feasibility of an eight-year cycle for the adoption of certain textbooks.
Senate: Education
Postponed in committee
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 103 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Creating the Task Force on Affordable Housing.
Senate: Administration, Special
Co-author authorized
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE, TEXAS | Housing--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 112 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Creating a special interim committee to study the transportation and disposal of high-level nuclear waste.
Senate: Administration, Special
Referred to Administration
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HIGH-LEVEL NUCLEAR WASTE, SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 113 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Creating a special joint interim committee to study the juvenile justice system.
Senate: Administration, Special
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, SPECIAL JOINT COMMITTEE ON | Legislature | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 124 70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Creating the Interim Study Committee on the Regulation of Wastes with Radioactive Components.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Interim Studies | Legislature | REGULATION OF WASTES WITH RADIOACTIVE COMPONENTS, INTERIM STUDY COMN ON THE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 129 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Evans, Larry
Establishing a special interim committee to make a detailed study of the workers' compensation insurance system in Texas.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Administration, Special
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE, JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
SCR 142 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Establish a special interim committee to study all aspects and issues relating to the management of all waste products by local, state, and federal governments, except radioactive waste.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY, TASK FORCE ON
SR 256 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Establishing an interim study committee to be named the Senate Special Committee on Municipal Utility Districts to study the potential for defaults among counties municipal utility districts.
Adopted
| Interim Studies | MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS, SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SR 571 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Establishing a special interim study committee to be named the Senate Select Committee on High-Level Nuclear Waste.
Adopted
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HIGH-LEVEL NUCLEAR WASTE, SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 572 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Establishing a special interim study committee to be named the Senate Select Committee on the Juvenile Justice System.
Adopted
| Interim Studies | JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 624 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Directing the members of the Senate Natural Resources Committee to initiate an interim study of a Statewide artificial reef plan and further study various uses for abandoned oil and gas rigs.
Adopted
| ARTIFICIAL REEFS | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 643 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Directing the State Affairs Committee to study the issue of surrogacy contracts and determine the advisability of amending Texas law as it relates to this issue.
Adopted
| Family--Parent & Child | Interim Studies | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE AFFAIRS, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | SURROGATE MOTHERS
SR 648 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Directing the Subcommittee on Agriculture of the Committee on Natural Resources to conduct an interim study of the State's natural fiber industry and the meat packing industry.
Adopted
| Agriculture | FOOD | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 656 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Establishing a special interim study committee to study the State's role in the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program.
Reported favorably with substitute
| AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN PROGRAM | Family--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
SR 657 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Directing the Subcommittee on Agriculture of the Committee on Natural Resources to conduct an interim study on the certification of animal reproduction technicians.
Adopted
| Agriculture | Animals | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 668 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Creating an Interim Study Committee on the Future of Telecommunications in Texas to draft a Telecommunications Policy for Texas.
Failed to receive affirmative vote
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 41 70-2 (1987)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the creation of the Texas Committee to Study the Release of Genetically Engineered Microorganisms, providing for notice of proposed releases of genetically engineered microorganisms, and to assistance provided by the Texas Economic Development Commission to biotechnology companies interested in releasing genetically engineered microorganisms into the environment.
House: Science & Technology
Referred to Science & Technology
| Environment--Air | Interim Studies | RELEASE OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED MICROORGANISMS, TEXAS COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE | Science & Technology
HB 144 70-2 (1987)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the recommendations of the Select Committee on Tax Equity.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Interim Studies | State Finances--Management & Control | TAX EQUITY, SELECT COMMITTEE ON | Taxation--General
HCR 19 70-2 (1987)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Creating the Select Committee on State Government Management Effectiveness.
House: Government Organization Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS, SELECT COMMITTEE ON
HCR 21 70-2 (1987)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Creating a Select Committee on State and Local Retirement Systems.
House: Retirement and Aging
Referred to Retirement and Aging
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | STATE & LOCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, SELECT COMMITTEE ON
HCR 27 70-2 (1987)
Author: Smith, RichardSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Creating the Joint Select Committee on Workers' Compensation Insurance.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE, JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON
HCR 51 70-2 (1987)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Directing the House Committee on Business and Commerce and the Senate Economic Development Committee to study improving the state's economy through international trade.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 59 70-2 (1987)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Creating the Joint Special Committee on the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: House Administration
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES-CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 67 70-2 (1987)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Establishing the Select Committee on Water Resources Management.
House: Natural Resources
Reported favorably with substitute
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Water--Development
HCR 74 70-2 (1987)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Creating a joint committee to study the establishment of a component of The University of Texas System in South Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HR 1 70-2 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Instructing the Coordinating Board to undertake an interim study to evaluate prepaid tuition plans.
| Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 8 70-2 (1987)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Establishing a special interim committee to identify state alternatives for providing assistance to women- and minority-owned businesses.
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 2 70-2 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Creating the Task Force on Waste Management Policy.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration, Special
No action taken in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 8 70-2 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Establishing the Joint Select Committee on Judicial Reform.
Senate: Administration, Special
Reported favorably w/amendments
| Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 10 70-2 (1987)
Author: Washington, Craig
Creating a special joint committee to study prison industries.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration, Special
Referred to House Administration
| CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | Legislature | PRISON LABOR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 15 70-2 (1987)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Creating the Select Committee on State Government Management Effectiveness.
Senate: Administration, Special
Posting rule suspended
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SCR 39 70-2 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Creating a joint select committee to study the establishment of a component of The University of Texas System and The Texas A&M University System in South Texas.
Senate: Education
Received from the Senate
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 124 70-2 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Creating a select committee to study the establishment of a component or components of The University of Texas System and The Texas A&M University System in South Texas.
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SOUTH TEXAS | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SR 127 70-2 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Directing the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services to include certain matters in its interim activities.
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 139 70-2 (1987)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Establishing an interim study committee to study the prevention of mental and developmental disabilities and to develop a comprehensive plan for prevention.
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 141 70-2 (1987)
Author: Washington, Craig
Directing the Senate Criminal Justic Committee to study the prison industries program operated by the Texas Department of Corrections.
| CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES, TEXAS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Interim Studies | PRISON LABOR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 653 69-0 (1985)
Author: Finnell, CharlesSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study licensing standards for personal care homes.
House: Retirement & Aging Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
| Interim Studies | Nursing Homes
HB 1302 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to the creation of a comparable worth study committee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees
HB 1507 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the creation of a comparable worth study committee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees
HB 2403 69-0 (1985)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Water District and Authority Study Committee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration, Special
House conferees appointed
| Interim Studies | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HCR 47 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Creating a special interim committee to study fire protection responsiblity of state agencies.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 54 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Al
Creating the Joint Committee to Study Rail Passenger Service in Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Railroads
HCR 105 69-0 (1985)
Author: Shaw, LarrySponsor: Parker, Carl
Creating the Select Committee on Higher Education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 121 69-0 (1985)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Requesting the Legislative Budget Board to study ways to improve productivity.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 134 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lee, Don
Creating a joint interim committee to study transitional needs of handicapped Texans.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disabilities, Persons with | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 135 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Creating a joint interim committee to study availability of accident and sickness insurance for infants.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 138 69-0 (1985)
Author: Millsap, MikeSponsor: Blake, Roy
Authorizing appointment of joint study committees during the legislative interim.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HCR 155 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Creating the Joint Special Committee on Student Financial Assistance.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 156 69-0 (1985)
Author: Emmett, EdSponsor: Washington, Craig
Establishing the Joint Special Committee on the Family Role in Reducing Recidivism.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Family--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 169 69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, LarrySponsor: Washington, Craig
Creating the Special Interim Committee on Lifeline Telephone Service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HCR 176 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jackson, LeeSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Creating a special interim committee to examine the issues related to cogeneration and small power production with regard to the future electric needs of the citizens of the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Returned from Senate as amended
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Electric
HCR 203 69-0 (1985)
Author: Campbell, BenSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Establishing a special interim committee, the Joint Interim Committee on the Texas Shrimp and Oyster Industry.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SHRIMPING INDUSTRY
HCR 214 69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Creating a special committee to study racketeering and organized crime.
House: Law Enforcement
Transferred to Calendars Committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | ORGANIZED CRIME | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 231 69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, Frank
Creating the Joint Interim Committee to study the ICF-MR Survey Process and Sanction Provisions.
House: Public Health
Transferred to Calendars Committee
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 147 69-0 (1985)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Establishing a special interim committee to study county government.
Referred to House Administration
| County Government--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 427 69-0 (1985)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Directing the Committee on Transportation and the Committee on Science and Technology to study transportation of hazardous materials in the state.
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | TRANSPORTATION, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HR 461 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Directing the House Committee on Human Services to study the problems of needy children and their families.
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| HUMAN SERVICES, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 485 69-0 (1985)
Author: Ragsdale, Paul
Instructing the House of Representatives to perform a comprehensive interim study of the laws of the State of Texas and the practices of the state and its political subdivisions pertaining to deposits and investments of public funds.
Coauthor authorized
| County Government--Finance | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Management & Control
SCR 50 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Creating the Select Committee on Pay Equity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Interim Studies | Labor--Wages | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Employees
SCR 69 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, John
Creating a joint interim committee to study availability of accident and sickness insurance coverage for infants.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably with substitute
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | Legislature | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 75 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Creating a special joint interim committee to study state agency administrative costs.
Senate: Administration, Special
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SCR 76 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Creating a special interim committee to study nuclear waste.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 83 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Haley, Bill
Instructing the Central Education Agency to study and determine methods for screening students for learning disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 93 69-0 (1985)
Author: Washington, Craig
Creating a special joint committee to study enhancing the role of the family to reduce recidivism of offenders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Family--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 96 69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Creating the Joint Interim Committee on the Texas Shrimp Industry.
Senate: Natural Resources
Posting rule suspended
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SHRIMPING INDUSTRY
SCR 101 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blake, Roy
Authorizing appointment of joint study committees during the legislative interim.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration, Special
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 125 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Requesting the establishment of a special interim committee to examine the issues related to cogeneration and small power production with regard to the future electric needs of the citizens of the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Electric
SCR 180 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Establishing a special interim committee to examine the problems created by coastline erosion.
Senate: Administration, Special
No action taken in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 30 69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Providing for a special interim study committee regarding advances in veterinary science education.
Reported favorably with substitute
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | VETERINARIANS
SR 195 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Creating the Valley Economic Development Task Force to study the economic needs and potentials of the Rio Grande Valley.
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
SR 328 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee to conduct an interim study of the State's system of legal representation.
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Interim Studies | JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE, SENATE | Lawyers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 368 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, John
Establishing an interim study committee to be known as Senate Committee on Agency Services Management.
Adopted
| AGENCY SERVICES MANAGEMENT, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SR 392 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Requesting Lieutenant Governor appoint blue-ribbon committee to conduct interim study of State's system of securities regulation.
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
| Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Management & Control
SR 453 69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Establishing an interim committee to be named Senate Special Committee on Ocean Marine Insurance.
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--General | Interim Studies | OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE, SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 454 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Establishing Senate Special Committee on Local Measured Service.
Reported favorably with substitute
| Interim Studies | LOCAL MEASURED SERVICE, SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 455 69-0 (1985)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Directing the Senate Committee on Natural Resources to conduct an interim study on certain ussues concerning water and energy.
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
| Energy--General | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Water--General
SR 464 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Directing Subcommittee on agriculture of the Committee on Natural Resources to conduct interim studies of appropriate role of State government in enhancing availability of credit to Texas farmers and programs to amplify marketing of Texas farm products.
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Agriculture | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 481 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Requesting State Board of Education to conduct study of existing school facilities in State.
Adopted
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 485 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Directing Jurisprudence Committee to conduct interim study for delivery of legal services to the State.
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
| Interim Studies | JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE, SENATE | Lawyers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 520 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Directing Health and Human Resources Committee to conduct legislative review of Vendor Drug Program.
Reported favorably with substitute
| HEALTH & HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, SENATE | Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 521 69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Directing Senate Economic Development Committee to undertake interim study of banking matters.
Referred to Administration
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, SENATE | Financial--Banks | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 525 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Establishing an Interim Committee on Coastline Rehabilitation.
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 542 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Directing Senate Health and Human Resources Committee to study other sources of funding for mental health services.
Referred to Administration
| HEALTH & HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, SENATE | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 628 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Requesting Lieutenant Governor to appoint special annexation study committee.
Read & adopted
| City Government--Annexation | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 1 69-1 (1985)
Author: Jackson, LeeSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Requesting a special interim committee to examine the issues related to cogeneration and small power production with regard to the future electric needs of the citizens of the State of Texas.
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Electric
HR 8 69-1 (1985)
Author: Patronella, David
Establishing a special interim committee to study the implementation of programs enacted by this legislature relating to health care services for low-income Texans.
| Health--Indigent Health Care | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 3 69-1 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Directing Senate Committee on Health and Human Resources to conduct legislative review of Vendor Drug Program and Crippled Children's Services Program.
| HEALTH & HUMAN RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 4 69-1 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Establishing special Interim Committee on Coastline Rehabilitation.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 8 69-2 (1986)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Requesting the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to study cost-saving measures.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 14 69-2 (1986)
Author: Parker, Carl
Directing the Finance Commission of Texas to conduct a study relating to the feasibility and practicality of mortgage company regulation by the State of Texas, and to make a report to the 70th Legislature.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 17 69-2 (1986)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Establishing a special interim committee to examine Texas' alcohol and substance abuse service delivery systems.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 18 69-2 (1986)
Author: Blake, Roy
Directing the Senate Administration Committee to conduct an interim study to determine the feasibility of providing a flower bed depicting the Texas flag.
| ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE, SENATE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HCR 18 69-3 (1986)
Author: Madla, Frank
Establishing a special interim committee to examine Texas' alcohol and substance abuse service delivery system. Requiring that the committee make a report to the 70th legislature.
Filed
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 4 69-3 (1986)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting the Public Utility Commission to conduct a study of state regulation of the cable television industry.
| Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TELEVISION
SCR 2 69-3 (1986)
Author: Jones, Grant
Establishing a special interim committee to study state tax policies; naming the committee the Task Force on State Tax Policies; and requiring the task force to make a report to the 70th Legislature.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Taxation--State
SCR 8 69-3 (1986)
Author: Sharp, John
Establishing a special interim committee to study energy and the energy industry; and requiring the committee to make a report to the legislature.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
| Energy--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 11 69-3 (1986)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Establishing a special interim committee to examine Texas' alcohol and substance abuse service delivery systems; naming the committee the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Task Force; and requiring the Task Force to make a report to the 70th Legislature.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 12 69-3 (1986)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Creating the Task Force on State Electricity Purchase; and requiring the Task Force to make a report to the 70th Legislature.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
| Interim Studies | Legislature | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Electric
SR 4 69-3 (1986)
Author: Blake, Roy
Directing the Committee on Administration to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of providing a flower bed depicting the Texas flag.
| ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE, SENATE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HCR 35 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, AshleySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to prepare a compilation of state laws relating to persons with disabilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| Disabilities, Persons with | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 47 68-0 (1983)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Creating a special joint committee to assess the ecology of Clear Lake; directing the committee to make a report of its findings to the Legislature in January, 1985.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| CLEAR LAKE | Environment--Water | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 62 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Whitmire, John
Creating a special interim committee to study fire protection standards; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th Legislature.
House: Insurance Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Safety
HCR 79 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, El Franco
Creating a joint interim committee to study the state role in providing housing for moderate and low income persons; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th Legislature.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Housing--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 113 68-0 (1983)
Author: Clark, Jerry
Creating a special committee to review a study of the state occupational education program; directing the committee to submit a report to the 69th legislature.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 160 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson, David
Creating an interim committee to study junior college boundary changes; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th legislature.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 161 68-0 (1983)
Author: Price, Albert
Creating a joint interim committee to study hunger in Texas; Directing the committee to make a report to make a report to the 69th legislature.
House: Human Services
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
| HUNGER | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 182 68-0 (1983)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Creating a joint interim committee to study the procedures for investigating, reporting, and prosecuting rape cases; directing the committee to make a report to make a report to the 69th legislature.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HCR 183 68-0 (1983)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Creating a joint interim committee to study revision of the Texas Family Code provisions relating to termination of the parent-child relationship; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th legislature.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Family--Parent & Child | Interim Studies | Legislature | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 191 68-0 (1983)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Creating a special joint committee to study technological research and development; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th legislature.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
| Interim Studies | Legislature | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 195 68-0 (1983)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Creating a special joint committee to study telecommunication service and marketing in Texas; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th legislature.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Telecommunications
HCR 223 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Creating a joint interim committee to study county government; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th legislature..
House: County Affairs
Posting rule suspended
| County Government--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 79 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Directing that the House Committee on Public Education create a special interim subcommittee to study teacher certification.
House: Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Interim Studies | PUBLIC EDUCATION, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 116 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Providing for the speaker of the house to appoint an interim committee to study the regulation, practice, standards, and licensing of acupuncturists.
House: Public Health
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 178 68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, Charles
Creating an interim committee to study the need to license and establish educational standards for radiologic technologists.
House: Public Health
| Interim Studies | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS | Resolutions--Administration
HR 234 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Creating a special interim committee to study county government.
House: County Affairs
| County Government--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
HR 247 68-0 (1983)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Creating a special interim committee to study flooding, erosion, and associated natural hazards in the lower Sabine River Basin.
House: Natural Resources
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration | SABINE RIVER BASIN
HR 249 68-0 (1983)
Author: Edwards, Al
Continuing the House Joint Committee to Study Rail Passenger Service in Texas.
House: Transportation
| Interim Studies | RAIL PASSENGER SERVICE, HOUSE JOINT COMMITTEE TO STUDY | Resolutions--Administration | Transportation--Mass Transit
HR 278 68-0 (1983)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Creating a special interim committee to study higher education endowment funding.
House: Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
HR 339 68-0 (1983)
Author: Madla, Frank
Creating an interim committee to study alcohol abuse among women.
House: Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration | Women
HR 362 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Creating a special interim committee to study wine production in Texas.
House: Liquor Regulation
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration | WINE & WINERIES
HR 422 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Requesting the House Committee on Human Services to conduct a study on the regulation, practice, standards, and licensing of human ecology practitioners.
House: Human Services
| HUMAN SERVICES, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 425 68-0 (1983)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Directing the Committee on Judicial Affairs to study the creation of a statewide index of probate proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs
| Interim Studies | JUDICIAL AFFAIRS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 449 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wright, Brad
Directing the Committee on Public Health to study the role of psychologists in the mental health commitment process.
House: Public Health
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PUBLIC HEALTH, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 467 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Directing a joint subcommittee of the committees on energy and state affairs to study electric utility rates and inverted block pricing structure.
House: Energy
| ENERGY, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE AFFAIRS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Utilities--Electric
HR 534 68-0 (1983)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Directing the House Committee on State Affairs to conduct an interim study on the merits of eliminating the use of legal-size forms and other papers in state government.
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE AFFAIRS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HR 560 68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliver, Jesse
Directing the House Committee on Public Health to conduct an interim study on the structure and operation of community-based care systems presently in existence in Texas.
| Human Services--Child Services | Interim Studies | PUBLIC HEALTH, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 561 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Directing the Judicial Affairs Committee to study redistricting the Supreme Judicial Districts.
| Interim Studies | JUDICIAL AFFAIRS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Redistricting | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 1257 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to establishment of a temporary emergency relief program in certain communities.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| County Government--General | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Intergovernmental Relations | Interim Studies
SCR 40 68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Creating a joint interim committee to study the state role in providing housing for moderate- and low-income persons.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Housing--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 45 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Creating a special interim committee to study the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Courts--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 50 68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Creating a special interim committee to study fire protection standards and that the committee report its findings to the 59th legislature.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Safety
SCR 61 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Creating an interim committee to study telecommunications service and marketing in Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Telecommunications
SCR 62 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Creating a special interim committee to study state and federal policies concerning access roads to inter-state highways and that the committee make a report of its findings.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Highways | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 64 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Creating a joint interim committee to study the need to adopt standards for the locations of hazardous waste disposal sites and that the committee make a report of its findings to the legislature.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 81 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Establishing an interim study committee to investigate hunger in Texas.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | Legislature | NUTRITION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 104 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Millsap, Mike
Creating a special committee to study the options for long-distance telecommunications services for the State of Texas; and requesting that the committee submit a report to the lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and governor, no later than the 10th day after the 69th Legislature convenes.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Telecommunications
SCR 114 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Creating a special interim committee to study the problem of homeless or runaway youths in Texas; and directing the committee to make a complete report, including findings and recommendations and drafts of any legislation deemed necessary, to the 69th Legislature.
Senate: Administration, Special
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | RUNAWAY CHILDREN
SCR 123 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Evans, Charles
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint joint committees during the interim.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SCR 135 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Creating a special interim committee to study state investment in foreign nations.
Senate conferees appointed
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SOUTH AFRICA | State Finances--Management & Control
SR 524 68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, John
Creating an interim study committee to be known as the Senate Committee on Agency Funds Management.
Senate: Administration, Special
| AGENCY FUNDS MANAGEMENT, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SR 563 68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Directing the Senate Committee on Natural Resources to conduct an interim study relating to water, renewable energy resources and waste disposal.
Senate: Natural Resources
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 565 68-0 (1983)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Creating an interim committee to be named the Senate Special Committee on Business, Technology, and Education.
Senate: Administration, Special
| BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATION, SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
SR 623 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Directing the Senate Committee on Natural Resources to conduct an interim study on agricultural issues.
Senate: Administration, Special
| Agriculture | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 628 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Creating an interim committee to study food and nutrition needs for Texans.
Senate: Administration, Special
| Interim Studies | NUTRITION | Resolutions--Administration
SR 649 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Creating an interim committee to study codification of the Texas rules of criminal evidence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | EVIDENCE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
SR 672 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Directing the Senate Finance Committee to monitor the changing need for recreational services in Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 691 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig | et. al.
Creating an interim committee to study practice and licensing of acupuncturists.
Senate: Administration, Special
| ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
SR 3 68-1 (1983)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Establishing a special interim committee to study the interdependence of small businesses, high technology, and the State's education system.
Senate: State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration | Science & Technology
SCR 30 68-2 (1984)
Author: Jones, Grant
Creating a special committee to study the system of taxes by which the state raises revenue to finance its operations.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Taxation--State
SR 259 68-2 (1984)
Author: Vale, Bob
Directing the Senate Education Committee to begin a study concerning the advisability of increasing the tuition fees of institutions of higher education.
Senate: Administration, Special
| EDUCATION, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Education--Higher--Tuition | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 1 67-0 (1981)
Author: Haley, Bill
Requesting an interim committee to study feasibility of establishing a river authority for the entire Neches River.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Interim Studies | Legislature | NECHES RIVER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HCR 62 67-0 (1981)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Creating the Special Joint Committee on Public Higher Education for Blacks.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
| Education--Higher--General | Human Relations | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 75 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polk, Mary
Creating a special interim committee to study teenage pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Committee laid on table subject to call
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEENAGE PREGNANCY
HCR 78 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Creating a special committee to study operations of collection agencies.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
| COLLECTION AGENCIES | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 79 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Creating a special committee to study the state's securities act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SECURITIES ACT | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
HCR 87 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hill, GeraldSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Creating special joint committee to study state employee compensation system.
House: Employment Practices Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local and uncontested calendar
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HCR 98 67-0 (1981)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Creating an interim committee to study the Mental Health Code.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH CODE
HCR 108 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Creating a special joint committee to study use of eminent domain.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 111 67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Creating a special interim committee to study state services for persons with diabetes.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
| DIABETES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 119 67-0 (1981)
Author: Laney, JamesSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Creating the Special Interim Committee on the Criminal Justice System of Texas.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 127 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Creating the Special Joint Committee on Vietnam Era Herbicide Exposure.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
| Interim Studies | Legislature | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | VIETNAM WAR
HCR 160 67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Creating a special interim committee to study fire protection standards.
House: Insurance
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Safety
HCR 179 67-0 (1981)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Creating a special interim committee to study the various retirement programs pertaining to the members of the Judiciary System.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Retirement Systems--Judicial
HCR 198 67-0 (1981)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Creating a joint interim committee to study the needs of autistic citizens.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 221 67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Creating a special committee to study intercity rail passenger service in Texas.
Filed
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HR 121 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Creating a special interim committee to study capital punishment in Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
HR 122 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Directing the Committee on Elections to create a subcommittee to study means of setting election dates.
House: Elections
Referred to Committee on Elections
| ELECTIONS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Elections--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 192 67-0 (1981)
Author: Watson, Ed
Appointing a committee to study problems relating to reports of declining numbers of redfish and speckled sea trout in Texas coastal waters.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported enrolled
| ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Resolutions--Administration
HR 229 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Directing the Committee on Health Services to study abuses in mental health care.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
| HEALTH SERVICES, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 247 67-0 (1981)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Creating a special interim committee to study state administration of higher education.
House: Rules
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
HR 268 67-0 (1981)
Author: Messer, Bill
Directing the Committee on Environmental Affairs to study the feasibility of creating a desert museum state park.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported enrolled
| DESERT MUSEUM STATE PARK | ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 349 67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Directing the Committee on Human Resources to study the feasibility of establishing advocacy programs for handicapped persons in state institutions.
House: Human Services
Reported enrolled
| Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN RESOURCES, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 367 67-0 (1981)
Author: Madla, Frank
Creating an interim committee to study the need for legislation establishing procedures for the determination of land use in the siting of municipal solid waste management storage, transfer, processing, and disposal facilities.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Environment--Solid Waste | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
SCR 35 67-0 (1981)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Washington, Craig
Creating a special interim committee to study state services for persons with diabetes.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| DIABETES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 100 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Gonzales, Arnold
Creating a joint interim committee to study needs of autistic children.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 111 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the creation of a Special Interim Study Committee to make a thorough study of the Texas Mental Health Code for submission to the 68th Texas Legislature.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Health Services
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH CODE
SCR 121 67-0 (1981)
Author: Richards, Mike
Creating a special interim committee to study State Board of Education and Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Removed from local and uncontested calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 450 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter | et. al.
Directing the Senate Natural Resources Committee to study reports of declining numbers of redfish and speckled trout in Texas coastal waters.
Senate: Natural Resources
Read and adopted
| Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 565 67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Establishing a special interim committee to work in conjunction with the Supreme Court of Texas, the Texas Judicial Council, and the Committee on Administration of the State Bar of Texas to study codification of the Texas rules of evidence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Adopted
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | EVIDENCE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 604 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Directing the Senate Committee on Natural Resources to study problems relating to flooding and domestic water supply shortage in the Texas Gulf Coast region.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| FLOODS | GULF COAST | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Water--General
SR 627 67-0 (1981)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Directing the Senate Committee on Natural Resources to conduct an interim study of certain issues related to agriculture.
Senate: Natural Resources
Adopted
| Agriculture | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 642 67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd | et. al.
Establishing a special interim committee to study the financial and planning problems of municipalities having state-owned facilities and property within their corporate limits.
Senate: Administration
Read and adopted
| City Government--General | Interim Studies | Property Interests--General | Resolutions--Administration
SR 649 67-0 (1981)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill | et. al.
Establishing an interim committee to study the issue of Texas' possible participation in the Quad State Project.
Senate: Administration
Read and adopted
| Crimes--Drugs | Interim Studies | QUAD STATE PROJECT | Resolutions--Administration
SR 656 67-0 (1981)
Author: Andujar, Betty
Directing the Senate Subcommittee on Public Health and Welfare to conduct an interim study of the problems of sexually transmitted diseases.
Senate: Human Resources
Read and adopted
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 657 67-0 (1981)
Author: Andujar, Betty
Creating an interim study of the health welfare services provided through block grant funding.
Senate: Human Resources
Read and adopted
| Human Services--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
SR 675 67-0 (1981)
Author: Leedom, John
Establishing an interim committee to study State agency fees, charges, federal grant funds and earned federal funds.
Senate: Finance
Read and adopted
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
SR 677 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Directing the Committee on State Affairs to study organizations in Texas that deny basic rights or utilize mind-control techniques.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Human Relations | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE AFFAIRS, SENATE COMMITTEE ON
SR 679 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Directing the Committee on State Affairs to study the problems of convenience store robberies.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE AFFAIRS, SENATE COMMITTEE ON
SR 683 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Directing the Committee on Jurisprudence to study current laws relating to the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Family--Parent & Child | Interim Studies | JURISPRUDENCE, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 719 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Directing the Senate Natural Resources Committee to conduct and interim study on water supply and development, energy conservation, nuclear and industrial waste and maritime industry.
Senate: Natural Resources
Adopted
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS | Water--Development
SR 720 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee to initiate a study of the application and implementation of the Texas Open Records Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Read and adopted
| Interim Studies | JURISPRUDENCE, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Open Records | OPEN RECORDS ACT, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 721 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee to initiate a study of railroad crossings in Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Read and adopted
| Interim Studies | JURISPRUDENCE, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Railroads
SR 722 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Directing the Senate Natural Resources Committee to study municipal annexation of the submerged land in Gulf Coast region.
Senate: Natural Resources
Amended
| City Government--Annexation | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 723 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee to initiate a study of the Texas Workers' Compensation Laws.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Read and adopted
| Interim Studies | JURISPRUDENCE, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 764 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Directing the Senate Human Resources Committee to conduct certain specific studies.
Senate: Human Resources
Adopted
| HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, SENATE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 765 67-0 (1981)
Author: Andujar, Betty
Providing for an interim study on the need for legislation establishing licensing and training standards for radiologic technicians.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Interim Studies | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Resolutions--Administration
SR 773 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Directing the Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs to conduct certain studies.
Senate: Human Resources
Adopted
| CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 774 67-0 (1981)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Directing Senate State Affairs Committee to study the advisability of changing the homestead exemption to allow a homeowner to negotiate for a loan secured by an encumbrance on his homestead.
Senate: State Affairs
Read and adopted
| Interim Studies | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE AFFAIRS, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SR 775 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Directing the Senate Human Resources Committee to study the impact of the influx of aliens into Texas on the labor market.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Aliens | HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, SENATE | Interim Studies | Labor--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 791 67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, John
Directing the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations to study investor-owned water.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Read and adopted
| INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SR 792 67-0 (1981)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Creating an interim committee to study bilingual language programs.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Education--Bilingual | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
SR 795 67-0 (1981)
Author: Richards, Mike
Creating an interim committee to examine the State Board of Education and the Central Education Agency.
Senate: Administration
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
SR 810 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Establishing an interim committee to study disaster response.
Senate: Administration
Read and adopted
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
SR 811 67-0 (1981)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Directing the Senate State Affairs Committee to study the public retirement systems in Texas.
Senate: Administration
Adopted
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Retirement Systems--General | STATE AFFAIRS, SENATE COMMITTEE ON
HR 11 67-1 (1981)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Creating an interim committee to study county government.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
| County Government--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
HR 37 67-1 (1981)
Author: Elizondo, Paul
Creating an interim committee to study the need for legislation to regulate the amusement ride industry.
House: State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Interim Studies | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Administration
SR 8 67-1 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee to study the effectiveness, application and enforcement of provisions of Penal Code relating to false imprisonment, kidnapping, aiding suicide and theft.
Senate: Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Interim Studies | JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE, SENATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 9 67-1 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee to study the problem of convenience store robberies.
Senate: Jurisprudence
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Interim Studies | JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE, SENATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 10 67-1 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee to study current laws relating to the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
| Family--Parent & Child | Interim Studies | JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE, SENATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 65 67-1 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H. | et. al.
Directing Natural Resources Committee to conduct an interim study on coastal reef protection, erosion control and restoration and construction of wharves and other structures on State-owned water bottoms.
Senate: Natural Resources
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE, SENATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 163 67-1 (1981)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Directing the chairman of the Senate Education Committee to appoint a subcommittee to study the operation and management of Texas medical schools and the compensation of teaching positions.
Senate: Education
| EDUCATION COMMITTEE, SENATE | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 1972 66-0 (1979)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to a study committee on grain marketing.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| AGRICULTURAL GRAIN MARKETING, TEXAS STUDY COMMITTEE ON | Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Interim Studies
HCR 17 66-0 (1979)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Concerning Presidential Executive Order 11647.
House: Rules
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Interim Studies | Legislature | REGIONAL GOVERNMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 50 66-0 (1979)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Appointing a committee to investigate a program to assist school districts which desire to implement a twelve-month school term.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
| Education--School Districts | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | YEAR-ROUND SCHOOLS
HCR 83 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bode, Mary Jane
Creating special committee to study effect of laws and policies of the state on efficiency of state employees.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees
HCR 85 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Creating a special joint committee to study capital punishment in Texas.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 87 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Creating a special committee to study operations of collection agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| COLLECTION AGENCIES | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 88 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Creating a special committee to study "The Securities Act" of Texas.
House: Financial Institutions
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SECURITIES ACT | STATE SECURITIES BOARD
HCR 117 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keese, Bill
Creating an interim committee to recodify the laws relating to eminent domain.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 118 66-0 (1979)
Author: Untermeyer, Chase
Creating the Joint Committee on Condominium Housing.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONDOMINIUMS | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 129 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Creating special interim committee to study the state law relating to eminent domain.
House: Rules
Referred to Committee on Rules
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 16 66-0 (1979)
Author: Coleman, Ronald
Creating a special interim committee to study conforming all the state's criminal provisions to the offense classification system of the Penal Code.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
HR 46 66-0 (1979)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Requesting a subcommittee of the Committee on Security and Sanctions to study state purchase of the Harris County Rehabilitation Center for the Texas Department of Corrections.
House: Security & Sanctions
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SECURITY & SANCTIONS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON
HR 61 66-0 (1979)
Author: Waters, Ron
Creating a special interim study committee to hold public hearings to educate the public regarding the hazards of nuclear energy and nuclear waste.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
HR 63 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Creating a special interim committee to investigate capital punishment in Texas.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
HR 66 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Creating a special interim committee to study problems in obtaining jobs of persons with a history of mental illness.
House: Rules
Referred to Committee on Rules
| Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Administration
HR 67 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Creating a special subcommittee of the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence to study equality in the Texas justice system.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
