HB 1507
87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to an entity responsible for the local share of qualified project costs under the ship channel improvement revolving fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2843
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the donation to the United States of certain facilities relating to a toll bridge by certain municipalities.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
City Government--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3325
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
ACCIDENTS|AIRPORTS|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Aviation|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1334
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the lease, rental, and donation to the United States of certain facilities relating to a toll bridge by certain counties and municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
City Government--General|County Government--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1945
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
ACCIDENTS|AIRPORTS|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Aviation|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 115
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a report by certain vessel operators on gambling device payout percentages; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1774
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the use of money in the ship channel improvement revolving fund.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
City Government--Finance|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2922
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the administration of the Port of Corpus Christi of Nueces County, Texas.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 181
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
BORDER|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Drugs|GULF OF MEXICO|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1040
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the use of money in the ship channel improvement revolving fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
City Government--Finance|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1434
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the composition of the board of pilot commissioners for the ports of Galveston County.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
GALVESTON COUNTY|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1871
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of the Port of Corpus Christi of Nueces County, Texas.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1396
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in certain ports.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HARRIS COUNTY|SUBPOENAS|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2195
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to financial assistance for port security, transportation, or facility projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
State Finances--Appropriations|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2196
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the establishment of a seaport preliminary studies grant program.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Governor|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2197
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the creation of a port capital project revolving loan program by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
LOANS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2198
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the establishment of a seaport preliminary studies grant program.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
State Finances--Appropriations|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2199
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the establishment of a seaport preliminary studies grant program.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3850
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|CHILD ABUSE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Food Programs|Human Services--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MANAGED CARE|MEDICAID|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1029
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of pilot commissioners for certain ports.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SUBPOENAS|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1270
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the allocation and use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
BORDER|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Drugs|GULF OF MEXICO|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 2110
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the Port Authority Advisory Committee.
House: Texas Ports, Innovation & Infrastructure, Select Senate: Transportation
Referred to Texas Ports, Innovation & Infrastructure, Select
PORT AUTHORITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2819
84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to improvement projects of the Sabine-Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas; providing authority to issue anticipation notes and time warrants.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SABINE-NECHES NAVIGATION DISTRICT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3151
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of pilot commissioners for certain ports.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HARRIS COUNTY|SUBPOENAS|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3152
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the administration of the Port of Houston Authority.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
GULF OF MEXICO|PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 4135
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring the Port of Houston Authority to comply with historically underutilized business provisions.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1137
84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to improvement projects of the Sabine-Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas; providing authority to issue anticipation notes and time warrants.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SABINE-NECHES NAVIGATION DISTRICT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 623
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for the ports of Galveston County.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
GALVESTON COUNTY|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1642
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the Port of Houston Authority.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY|PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Sunset--Commission Bills|Water--Navigation & Ports
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 2685
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the purposes, designation, and funding of a transportation reinvestment zone; authorizing an assessment.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
Highways|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3851
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the enhancement of Texas maritime ports for expanded service to international marine freight and passenger markets.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 203
83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the Port of Houston Authority; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY|PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Sunset--Commission Bills|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 971
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the purposes, designation, and funding of a transportation reinvestment zone for port projects; providing authority to issue bonds; authorizing an assessment.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
Highways|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 62
83-2 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George | et. al.
Relating to providing funding for certain transportation projects, including port-related transportation projects; making appropriations.
Filed
State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|TEXAS MOBILITY FUND|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 4
83-3 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George | et. al.
Relating to providing funding for certain transportation projects, including port-related transportation projects; making appropriations.
House: Transportation Funding, Select
Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 699
82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the funding of port security, facility projects, and port studies.
House: Transportation Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/11
PORT AUTHORITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE|SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2771
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the purchasing powers and duties of a navigation district or port authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on intent calendar
Purchasing--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3202
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to pilotage rates.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3203
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to compulsory pilotage, including bond requirements for certain branch pilots.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3418
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain state fiscal matters related to natural resources or the environment.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
ADVERTISING|ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS|Animals|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--Air|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 815
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the funding of port security, facility projects, and port studies.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report printed and distributed
PORT AUTHORITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1584
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to natural resources and the environment.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Reported favorably as substituted
ADVERTISING|ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS|Animals|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--Air|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3378
81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to projects that may be undertaken by development corporations for the development, retention, or expansion of certain transportation facilities.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Laid on the table subject to call
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Transportation--Railroads|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3758
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the port authority advisory committee and funding of port security, facility projects, and studies.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3974
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the exemption of certain maritime courses of instruction from proprietary school certification.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Water--Navigation & Ports
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
SB 2052
81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to projects that may be undertaken by development corporations for the development, retention, or expansion of certain transportation facilities.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Transportation--Railroads|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 386
80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the repeal of the law creating the Texas Deepwater Port Authority.
House: Government Reform Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS DEEPWATER PORT AUTHORITY|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2760
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the management and control of certain port improvements and facilities.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HCR 255
80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Urging Congress to restore federal maintenance and dredging funds for the Victoria Barge Canal.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|VICTORIA BARGE CANAL|Water--Navigation & Ports
HR 2137
80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Urging Congress to restore federal maintenance and dredging funds for the Victoria Barge Canal.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|VICTORIA BARGE CANAL|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1836
80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the management and control of certain port improvements and facilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
SR 1084
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Urging Congress to restore federal maintenance and dredging funds for the Victoria Barge Canal.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|VICTORIA BARGE CANAL|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 340
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a navigation district to establish a volunteer police reserve force.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer|PEACE OFFICERS|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1009
79-0 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of a port authority, a navigation district, or certain other persons to use electronically readable information derived from a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate for port security purposes.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1705
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the release of hazardous waste in connection with dredging and placement or storage of dredged materials by a port authority or navigation district.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2075
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to ferries.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
BONDS|County Government--General|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2966
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the criminal penalty for violating certain statutes enforceable by, or ordinances, rules, or regulations of, navigation districts or port authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 947
79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the release of hazardous waste in connection with dredging and placement or storage of dredged materials by a port authority or navigation district.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1131
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the conveyance of a ferry by the Texas Department of Transportation to certain counties and local government corporations and to the operation of ferries by regional mobility authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
BONDS|County Government--General|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1556
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of a port authority, a navigation district, or certain other persons to use electronically readable information derived from a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate for port security purposes.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1730
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the leasing and contracting powers of a port authority or navigation district.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1025
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the funding of port security, transportation, and facility projects and port studies and to the port authority advisory committee.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
PORT AUTHORITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY|TEXAS PORT TRANSPORTATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADV COMMIT|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3681
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy | et. al.
Relating to the annexation of additional territory and the composition of the port commission of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY|SAN PATRICIO COUNTY|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 192
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to inclusion of certain ports of entry in state highway planning and funding.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
State Finances--Budget|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1802
77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the annexation of additional territory and the composition of the port commission of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY|SAN PATRICIO COUNTY|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1915
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to developing, constructing, and improving highways that provide access to international ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
BONDS|BORDER|Highways|MEXICO|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3002
76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to designating the ferry landing at Port Aransas as the Melvin O. Littleton Ferry Landing.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|MELVIN O. LITTLETON FERRY LANDING|PORT ARANSAS|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3737
76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Port Regionalization and Megaport Advisory Committee.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
PORT REGIONALIZATION & MEGAPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Water--Navigation & Ports
HJR 2
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds to develop, construct, and improve highways providing access to international ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
BONDS|BORDER|Highways|MEXICO|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1856
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the appointment and number of commissioners of certain navigation districts.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3052
75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the liability of certain marine fire-fighting entities.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Fire Fighters & Police|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1687
72-0 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to compulsory pilotage services to or from ports in this state; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
COMPULSORY PILOTAGE ACT, TEXAS|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 815
72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to compulsory pilotage services to or from ports in this state; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
COMPULSORY PILOTAGE ACT, TEXAS|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 98
71-1 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the authority of navigation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 40
70-2 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Hury, James
Relating to the levy of a maintenance and operation tax for the operation of the ports and harbors of certain cities; providing for the preparation and adoption of budgets for the ports and harbors of certain cities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
City Government--Finance|Taxation--City|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1871
68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the Coastal Waterway Act of 1975 and the authorization for the State to cooperate and work with other Gulf coastal states in matters relating to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway; and the inclusion of additional authority of the State in the event to U.S. Corps of Engineers reduces or eliminates its traditional financial support for maintenance of the Gulf Inracoastal Waterway in Texas.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY|Water--Navigation & Ports
SCR 104
67-0 (1981)
Author: Parker, Carl
Regarding a study by the Texas Coastal and Marine Council on marine pilot's activities.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Transportation
COASTAL & MARINE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 996
65-0 (1977)
Author: Powers, Pike
An Act providing for the exercise by the state of the regulatory authority of the Corps of Engineers over the discharge of dredged or fill material.
House: State Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
DREDGED MATERIALS ACT|Environment--Water|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 202
65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to the administration of the fiscal affairs of harbor and port facilities in certain cities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
City Government--General|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 579
65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Powers, Pike
Providing for the exercise by the state of the regulatory authority of the United States Army Corps of Engineers over the discharge of dredged or fill material under Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (33 U.S.C. Section 1344), and regulations issued thereunder; providing that the provisions of this Act are not severable.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
DREDGED MATERIALS ACT|Environment--Water|Water--Navigation & Ports
SR 224
65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Requesting an evaluation of the problems an opportunities of the maritime industry.
Senate: Natural Resources
Interim Studies|Resolutions--Administration|SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1260
64-0 (1975)
Author: Powers, Pike
Relating to the importance of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and providing for the administration by the State of Texas of non-federal sponsorship requirements to the future maintenance and improvement of the waterway.
House: Natural Resources
Reported from committee with substitute
COASTAL WATERWAY ACT OF 1975, TEXAS|GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1803
64-0 (1975)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the procedures for State and local governmental agencies in Texas determining that an application for a deepwater port license submitted pursuant to the Federal Deepwater Port Act of 1974, 33 U.S.C. 1501 et. seq., complies with State and local law, and authorizing the performance of these procedures and the approval or disapproval of such application by the Governor.
House: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
DEEPWATER PORT PROCEDURES ACT, TEXAS|Water--Navigation & Ports
HR 157
64-0 (1975)
Author: Slay, Chester
Relating to creating an interim committee to explore the economic potential of developing international trade through Texas ports.
House: Business & Industry
Business & Commerce--General|Interim Studies|Resolutions--Administration|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 332
64-0 (1975)
Author: Harrington, D. RoySponsor: Slay, Chester
Relating to the term of branch pilots' licenses.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 809
64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the procedures for state and local governmental agencies in Texas determining that an application for a deepwater port license submitted pursuant to the federal Deepwater Port Act of 1974, 33 U.S.C.A. 1501 et seq., complies with state and local law, and authorizing the performance of these procedures and the approval or disapproval of such application by the governor; making provisions relative to certain easements and the use of certain facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
90 day bill
DEEPWATER PORT PROCEDURES ACT, TEXAS|Water--Navigation & Ports
SCR 98
64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Suspending the Joint Rules of the two houses to that either House may take up and consider Senate Bill No. 17 and Senate Bill No. 809 at any time.
Received from the Senate
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Resolutions--Administration|Water--Navigation & Ports
SR 270
64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Directing Texas Coastal and Marine Council to undertake a comprehensive assessment of current activities, problems and opportunities regarding marine transportation.
Senate: Natural Resources
COASTAL & MARINE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Interim Studies|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Water--Navigation & Ports
HCR 174
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hale, L. DeWittSponsor: McKinnon, Mike
Encouraging Nueces County Navigation District No. 1 to implement its project for a deep water port facility at Harbor Island.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Filed without Governor's signature
NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1|PORT ARANSAS|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Water--Navigation & Ports
SR 869
63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Directing the Texas Highway Department to improve the ferry service between Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island.
BOLIVAR PENINSULA|GALVESTON, CITY OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 12
63-1 (1973)
Author: Powers, Pike
Relating to the development and construction of deepwater port facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1550
62-0 (1971)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to creating the Bays and Estuaries Protection Agency; providing for penalties for violations.
BAYS & ESTUARIES PROTECTION ACT OF 1971|BAYS & ESTUARIES PROTECTION AGENCY|Water--General|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1586
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to regulating the production of marl, gravel, sand, shells, or mudshell under certain conditions.
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PERMITS|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1587
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to the closing of certain waters in Calhoun County to the taking of marl, gravel, sand, shells, or mudshell.
CALHOUN COUNTY|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 628
62-0 (1971)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to the closing of certain waters in Calhoun County to the taking or carrying away of marl, gravel, sand, shells, and mudshells.
CALHOUN COUNTY|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 664
62-0 (1971)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to regulating the production of marl, gravel, sand, shells or mudshell under certain conditions.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 680
62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Harris, Ed
Relating to the date of election of navigation and canal commissioners.
Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 9
61-0 (1969)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the taking of exposed shell deposits in certain specified mineral tracts of Galveston and Chambers Counties in Galveston Bay.
CHAMBERS COUNTY|GALVESTON COUNTY|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 757
61-0 (1969)
Author: Harris, Ed | et. al.
Relating to providing for the procedures to be followed by certain commissioners of pilots in fixing rates of pilotage and removing the statutory ceiling on such rates in the ports of Galveston County, Texas.
Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1027
61-0 (1969)
Author: Ray, Jr., C. L.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide facilities for navigation.
CYPRESS CREEK BASIN|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1056
61-0 (1969)
Author: Swanson, William T. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas to promulgate and enforce safety rules and regulations on the waterways, channels, and turning basins within its jurisdiction; authorizing the city to provide for the prevention, detection, control, and fighting of fires and explosions on and adjacent to the waterways, channels, and turning basins within its jurisdiction.
HOUSTON, CITY OF|Safety|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1485
61-0 (1969)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to construction of and improvements and additions to channels and canals for water transportation purposes in unincorporated areas of certain counties and in certain cities.
County Government--General|Water--Navigation & Ports
HCR 119
61-0 (1969)
Author: Clark, Jim | et. al.
Directing the creation of an interim committee to study the problems of traffic safety and fire protection administration in the Houston Ship channel and surrounding areas.
FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL|Interim Studies|Legislature|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 582
61-0 (1969)
Author: Jordan, Barbara Charline
Relating to providing for the appointment of Navigation and Canal Commissioners; providing for their terms of office; providing for incumbent appointees to complete their terms.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 687
61-0 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to providing for the procedures to be followed by certain commissioners of pilots in fixing rates of pilotage and removing the statutory ceiling on such rates in the ports of Galveston, Orange and Jefferson Counties, Texas.
GALVESTON COUNTY|JEFFERSON COUNTY|ORANGE COUNTY|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 782
61-0 (1969)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al.
Relating to providing for terms of office for branch pilots for Galveston County ports.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 786
61-0 (1969)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to providing for the procedures to be followed by certain commissioners of pilots in fixing rates of pilotage and removing in the statutory ceiling on such rates in the ports of Orange and Jefferson Counties.
JEFFERSON COUNTY|ORANGE COUNTY|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 197
60-0 (1967)
Author: Harris, Ed | et. al.
Relating to amending certain articles so as to increase the rate of pilotage.
Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 708
60-0 (1967)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the taking of exposed shell deposits and dredging near navigation channels, shorelines, game refuges, wildlife sanctuaries, or public parks; relating to issuance and cancellation of permits; prescribing a penalty.
PERMITS|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1227
60-0 (1967)
Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee
Relating to providing that "consignee" shall include (i) the master, (ii) the owner, (iii) the agent, (iv) the sub-agent, and (v) any person, firm or corporation who enters or clears said vessel at the collector of customs; and further providing that the pilot who serves, or offers to serve, said vessel shall be entitled to recover lawful pilot fees, in any court of competent jurisdiction, jointly and severally from any one or more of said persons, firms, or corporations.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 23
60-0 (1967)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to increase the rate of pilotage.
Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 137
59-0 (1965)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to the territorial waters of the State of Texas; prohibiting the licensing of certain alien-owned commercial fishing or shrimping vessels; providing for enforcement of this act; providing penalties.
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|TERRITORIAL WATERS ACT, TEXAS|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 465
59-0 (1965)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that "consignee" shall include (i) the master, (ii) the owner, (iii) the agent, (iv) the sub-agent, and (v) any person, firm or corporation who enters or clears said vessel at the collector of customs.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 462
58-0 (1963)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the rate of pilotage for each foot of water which the vessel at the time of piloting draws, which may be fixed on any class of vessels in any port of the state so as to exclude the Port of Galveston in the exception, as now provided.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 470
58-0 (1963)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the establishment of boards for commissioners of pilots for certain ports.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 472
58-0 (1963)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to appointment of branch pilots, to make a certain Article applicable to all of the ports in Galveston County and to increase the term of office of branch pilots to two (2) years.
GALVESTON COUNTY|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 840
57-0 (1961)
Author: Price, William Rayford | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing that the maximum salary for stenographers for county judges in counties with a population in excess of twenty-eight thousand (28,000) and less than thirty thousand (30,000) may be Four Thousand and Eight Hundred Dollars ($4,800).
Corporations & Associations|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 1017
57-0 (1961)
Author: La Valle, Peter J. "Pete"
Relating to applying to certain incorporated cities and towns located on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, or any channel, canal, bay, or inlet connected therewith, owning and operating port facilities; authorizing such city to build, construct, purchase, acquire, improve, enlarge, extend, repair, maintain, or replace any and all improvements and facilities which the governing body thereof deems to be necessary or convenient to the proper operation of the ports or harbors of such city.
City Government--Finance|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 478
57-0 (1961)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to certain incorporated cities and towns located on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, or any channel, canal, bay, or inlet connected therewith; authorizing such city to build, construct, purchase, acquire, improve, enlarge, extend, repair, maintain, or replace any and all improvements and facilities which the governing body thereof deems to be necessary or convenient to the proper operation of the ports or harbors of such city, and providing certain things that said improvements and facilities shall include; authorizing the issuance of tax bonds and revenue bonds for the purpose of providing funds for any of such improvements and facilities and the revenues or income thereof.
BONDS|City Government--Finance|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 26
57-1 (1961)
Author: Fuller, Jep S.
Relating to amending a certain Statute to increase the rate of pilotage which may be charged in the ports and/or terminals located above the junction of the Neches River with the Sabine-Neches Canal.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 71
57-3 (1962)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to amending a certain Act to authorize the State Parks Board to grant concessions to certain concessioners to charge for the use of a pier to be constructed in Lavaca Bay.
Parks & Wildlife--Parks|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 155
56-0 (1959)
Author: Parish, Harold Burton
Relating to amending certain acts so as to permit any city located on the Gulf of Mexico to build, acquire, purchase, take over, construct, enlarge, extend, repair, maintain, improve, replace, develop, regulate, operate, lease, mortgage and encumber their harbors, ports or navigational facilities.
BONDS|City Government--Finance|GULF OF MEXICO|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 293
56-0 (1959)
Author: Jones, George Jerome
Relating to amending certain statutes relative to the rate of pilotage for each foot of water which the vessel at the time of piloting draws on any class of vessels in any port of the state, so as to include the Port of Galveston.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 46
56-0 (1959)
Author: Phillips, Jimmy
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the rate of pilotage for each foot of water which the vessel at the time of piloting draws, which may be fixed; on any class vessels in any port of the state so as to include the Port of Galveston.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 154
56-0 (1959)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain acts so as to permit any city located on the Gulf of Mexico, or on any channel, canal, bay or inlet connected with the Gulf of Mexico, to build, acquire, purchase, construct, enlarge, extend, repair, maintain, improve, replace, develop, regulate, operate, lease, mortgage, and encumber their harbors, ports, or navigational facilities in connection therewith or any aids thereto, including but not limited to certain items and things.
BONDS|City Government--Finance|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 242
56-0 (1959)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to repealing certain acts concerning sale of sand and gravel by the City of Austin.
AUSTIN, CITY OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 350
56-0 (1959)
Author: Fuller, Jep S.
Relating to amending certain statutes by changing the maximum rate of pilotage which may be charged for certain ports of this State and so as to include the Port of Galveston, heretofore excepted from the statute.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 202
54-0 (1955)
Author: Fuller, Jep S.
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to the rate of pilotage on any class of vessels in any port of this State except in the Port of Galveston, for each foot of water which the vessel at the time of piloting draws.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 97
53-0 (1953)
Author: Strauss, Sr., Gus James
Relating to authorizing the School Land Board to lease river beds, channels, islands, beds of salt water, lakes and inlets owned by the state for the production of minerals except gold, silver, platinum, cinnabar, and other metals; providing that the leasing shall be in accordance with the provisions of existing laws pertaining to leasing for oil and gas.
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Mines & Mineral Resources|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 211
53-0 (1953)
Author: Phillips, Jimmy
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to the rate of pilotage which may be fixed, and to liability of vessels for pilotage charges.
Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 478
52-0 (1951)
Author: Garrett, Warren R. "Gabe"
Relating to authorizing cities and towns on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico to purchase, construct, own, maintain, improve, repair, operate, or lease any wharf, pier, pavilion, dock, harbor or boat basin, and such other facilities as may be deemed advisable in connection therewith, including ferries; authorizing such cities and towns to issue negotiable bonds payable from the income to be derived from the operation of the facilities and negotiable bonds to be payable from an ad valorem tax.
BONDS|City Government--Finance|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 125
52-0 (1951)
Author: Fuller, Jep S.
Relating to amending certain acts relative to the rate of pilotage, on any class of vessels in any port of this State, except the Port of Galveston, for each foot of water which the vessel at the time of piloting draws.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 259
52-0 (1951)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to authorizing cities and towns on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico to purchase, construct, own, maintain, improve, repair, operate, or lease any wharf, pier, pavilion, dock, harbor or boat basin, and such other facilities as may be deemed advisable in connection therewith, including ferries.
City Government--Finance|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 342
52-0 (1951)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to authorizing and directing the Commissioner of the General Land Office to lease to George A. Andlauer, his heirs and assigns a spoil bank, known as Red Fish Reef; prescribing the terms and conditions of said lease; providing for the use of the spoil bank, authorizing the encumbrance of the lease; reserving the minerals to the State of Texas; providing for the forfeiture and re-instatement of the lease; providing for the removal of all improvements made thereon.
Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 523
51-0 (1949)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to amending a previous Act, to create a lien on domestic vessels for wharfage, dockage, port charges, pilotage, storage, harbor fees, mooring fees, crane hire and all other charges for services, facilities, supplies, materials furnished or labor performed for or on account of any domestic vessel by any Navigation District or Port, deep-water or otherwise, situated within the territorial limits of the State of Texas; providing for the presumed authority of the owner of any vessil to certain named persons; preserving the validity of any provision of this Act not specifically held unconstitutional.
Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 264
51-0 (1949)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to amending a previous Act, creating a lien on domestic vessels for wharfage, dockage, etc., by any Navigation District or Port, deep-water or otherwise, within the territorial limits of the State of Texas; preserving the validity of any provisions of this Act not specifically held to be unconstitutional.
Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 863
50-0 (1947)
Author: Cannon, Oscar E.
Relating to authorizing and providing a method for the Commissioner of the General Land Office to lease to the Port Aransas Yacht Club certain lands on Mustang Island in Nueces County, Texas, constituting a part of what is known as Turtle Cove, and prescribing the terms and conditions of said lease.
PORT ARANSAS|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 878
50-0 (1947)
Author: Markle, Donald M. | et. al.
Relating to the redemption of revenue bonds by cities.
BONDS|City Government--Finance|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 97
47-0 (1941)
Author: Lyle, Jr., John Emmet
Relating to authorizing navigation districts to acquire, extend, construct, repair, build, develop, and maintain certain improvements in aid of deep water navigation without taxation; authorizing said districts to borrow money therefor from the Federal Government or any other source.
Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 545
47-0 (1941)
Author: Lyle, Jr., John Emmet
Relating to the protection of Navigation Districts their properties and facilities and the operation thereof; providing for penalties.
Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 105
47-0 (1941)
Author: Moore, Weaver
Relating to authorizing certain Navigation Districts to lease any of their lands or facilities to the United States Government, or to any agency thereof, whose activities are connected with the construction, maintenance, operation, and development of the port and its waterways.
Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 117
47-0 (1941)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to authorizing navigation districts to acquire, extend, construct, repair, build, develop and maintain certain improvements in aid of deep water navigation without taxation and to borrow money therefor from the federal government or any other source.
Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 158
47-0 (1941)
Author: Stone, William E.
Relating to permitting the State Highway Department to insure the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferryboats.
Insurance--Property & Casualty|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 952
46-0 (1939)
Author: Hartzog, Howard G. | et. al.
Relating to the purpose of better conserving the salt water fish and marine resources of the State of Texas by providing certain regulations and restrictions and the use of certain parts of the waters of all artificial and natural passes now or hereafter constructed and maintained by the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission of the State of Texas as fish passes; providing a penalty.
Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 250
46-0 (1939)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to authorizing any county, one or more boundaries of which is coincident with any part of the International Boundary between the United States and Mexico, which may have entered into an agreement with the United States to acquire and upon request to convey to the United States land or interest in land desired by the United States in aid of navigation, irrigation, flood control or improvement of water courses, to secure said land or interest therein for ultimate conveyance to the United States.
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 498
44-0 (1935)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to prohibiting the taking, removing and carrying away of sand, marl, shell, gravel, or other material from land located between any seawall and waters edge or from any beach or shore line within one half mile of the end of any seawall for any purpose other than that necessary or incident to navigation or dredging under State or Federal authority; fixing a penalty for any violation of the provisions of this Act.
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 447
42-0 (1931)
Author: Parr, Archer "Archie"
Relating to authorizing the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission to construct and maintain a channel through Padre Island, Mustang Island and St. Jo. Island, or either or all of said Islands.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 612
42-0 (1931)
Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy | et. al.
Relating to providing for the granting of certain easements to the United States Government in a portion of the present and former bed of Sabine Lake in and adjacent to the Port Arthur Canal and the Sabine-Neches Canal.
Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 90
41-4 (1930)
Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"
Relating to the fixing of the shipping district in the area patented by virtue of said Act and providing for determining, defining and fixing the boundary line between the property patented by virtue of said Act and property of private citizens along the shore line of Corpus Christi Bay.
CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 227
40-0 (1927)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to authorizing any county in this State upon a vote of two-thirds majority of the resident tax paying voters therein, in addition to all other debts, to issue bonds or warrants, or otherwise lend its credit in an amount not to exceed one-fourth of the assessed valuation of the real property of such county for the purpose of navigation and in aid thereof.
County Government--Finance|Taxation--County|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 457
40-0 (1927)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to authorizing any county in this State upon a vote of two-thirds majority of the resident property tax payers voting thereon, in addition to all other debts, to issue bonds or warrants, or otherwise lend its credit in an amount not to exceed one-fourth of the assessed valuation of the real property of such county for the purpose of navigation and in aid thereof.
BONDS|County Government--Finance|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 146
38-0 (1923)
Author: Rogers, James Preston
Relating to creating pilot boards in certain navigation districts; empowering such pilot boards to appoint branch pilots, suspend or dismiss branch pilots or deputies, and to adopt rules and regulations for such.
Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 286
38-0 (1923)
Author: Satterwhite, Robert Lee
Relating to making an emergency appropriation for the Adjutant General of this State, made necessary by emergencies arising in declaring martial law and administering the Open Port Law in this State.
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Common Carriers|State Finances--Appropriations|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 623
38-0 (1923)
Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer
Relating to granting to the City of Aransas Pass, Texas, all rights, title and interest of the State of Texas, to certain lands lying and being situated under the waters of Red Fish Day.
ARANSAS PASS, CITY OF|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--Navigation & Ports
HJR 1
38-0 (1923)
Author: Bryant, Sam A.
Providing for the amendment to Article III of the Constitution of the State of Texas, authorizing the State of Texas to appropriate money from the general revenue and issue bonds and to lend its credit for the purpose of constructing and maintaining terminal fire-proof warehouses and grain elevators at the ports of Texas.
Agriculture|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Water--Navigation & Ports
SJR 7
38-0 (1923)
Author: Burkett, Sr., Joseph W.
Proposing an amendment to Article III of the Constitution of the State of Texas, authorizing the State of Texas to appropriate money from the general revenue and issue bonds and to lend its credit for the purpose of constructing and maintaining terminal fire-proof warehouses and grain elevators at the ports of Texas.
Agriculture|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 73
37-0 (1921)
Author: Rogers, James Preston
Relating to authorizing certain cities to operate municipal wharves, etc for the development of commerce to appoint pilot boards; granting such cities jurisdiction over pilotage of boats.
City Government--General|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 343
37-0 (1921)
Author: Rogers, James Preston
Relating to the appointment of commissioners of pilot.
Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 141
36-3 (1920)
Author: Roemer, Fred J.
Relating to aiding the City of Port Lavaca in constructing and maintaining revetments, and improving the harbor; providing a penalty for the misappropriation of funds raised therefor.
City Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 50
36-3 (1920)
Author: Davidson, Lynch
Relating to granting to the City of Houston, Texas all right title and interest to certain lands lying under certain waters for public purposes and for the development of Commerce.
HOUSTON, CITY OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 4
36-4 (1920)
Author: Hall, James W. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing cities of one hundred thousand population, or more, situated along or upon navigable streams in the State of Texas and owning and operating municipal wharves, docks or warehouses, for the development of commerce, to appoint pilot boards for their respective cities, and granting such cities exclusive jurisdiction over the pilotage of boats between the Gulf of Mexico and their respective ports.
City Government--General|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 8
36-4 (1920)
Author: Bledsoe, William Harrison | et. al.
Relating to protecting the movement of commerce through the ports of Texas; declaring it to be the policy of the State that ports shall be kept open at all times; prescribing punishment.
Business & Commerce--General|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 9
36-4 (1920)
Author: Davidson, Lynch
Relating to authorizing certain cities situated upon navigable streams to appoint Pilot Boards.
City Government--General|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 195
35-0 (1917)
Author: Hall, William L.
Relating to providing for private corporations for purpose of building dry docks and marine railways.
Corporations & Associations|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 316
35-0 (1917)
Author: Henderson, John Morgan
Relating to amending Title 22, Chapter 4, Article 883, authorizing aldermen of Gulf cities to construct harbors.
Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 447
34-0 (1915)
Author: Campbell, John W. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the taking of sand, marl and mudshell from streams and within tide-water limits for the purpose of municipal improvements.
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 417
34-0 (1915)
Author: King, Steve M.
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to commissioners of pilots.
Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 298
33-0 (1913)
Author: Bailey, Louis Hart
Relating to authorizing cities and towns upon navigable streams, and acting under special charters, to extend by ordinance their boundaries so as to include in said cities the navigable stream and the land lying on both sides thereof for a distance of twenty-five hundred feet from the thread of the stream to a distance of twenty miles or less in an air line from the ordinary boundaries of said city either above or below the boundaries of said city or both.
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 228
26-0 (1899)
Relating to ratifying and confirming an ordinance passed by the city council of the city of Galveston on the 4th day of February, 1899, entitled, "An Ordinance abandoning, discontinuing and closing certain streets, avenues and alleys of the city of Galveston, and authorizing and empowering Collis P. Huntington, his heirs or assigns, perpetually to construct and maintain piers on the shores of Galveston Bay within the corporate limits of the city of Galveston upon certain specified conditions," and conditionally relinquishing any claim the State of Texas may have a part of the property therein described.
City Government--Roads|GALVESTON, CITY OF|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 690
25-0 (1897)
Relating to amending an act entitled an act to authorize and permit the Aransas Pass Harbor Company to purchase from the State of Texas, Harbor Island, certain shoal waters and flats in front thereof, and in Red Fish Bay, and to excavate a free channel along and through Turtle Cove, between Corpus Christi Bay and the deep water harbor or channel at or near Aransas Pass, in order to encourage the procuring and maintenance of deep water at Aransas Pass, and prescribing certain conditions attaching to and following with such purchase, passed at the present session, and which became law without the Governor's approval.
Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 206
25-0 (1897)
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, relating to channel and dock corporations.
Corporations & Associations|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 248
25-0 (1897)
Relating to authorizing and permitting the Aransas Pass Harbor Company to purchase from the State of Texas, Harbor Island, certain shoal waters and flats in front thereof, and in Red Fish Bay, and to excavate a free channel along and through Turtle Cove between Corpus Christi Bay and the deep water harbor or channel at or near Aransas Pass, on the gulf coast of Texas, in order to encourage the procuring and maintenance of deep water at Aransas Pass, and prescribing certain conditions attaching to and following said purchase.
Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 220
24-0 (1895)
Relating to authorizing the construction, owning and operating deep water channels and docks.
Corporations & Associations|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 270
24-0 (1895)
Relating to authorizing the Aransas Pass Harbor Company to purchase Harbor Island, on the coast of Texas, in order to encourage the procuring of deep water at Aransas Pass.
Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 171
23-0 (1893)
Relating to granting to the Waco Water Power and Electric Company the right to construct and maintain, and by necessary booms or otherwise to protect, and from time to time to raise a dam across the Brazos river, and to purchase, condemn and pay for lands, rights, and other property overflowed or injured thereby or necessary therefor.
Water--General|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 346
22-0 (1891)
Relating to encouraging the construction and maintenance of deep water harbors, navigable channels, docks, and wharves on the gulf coast within the State of Texas.
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|GULF OF MEXICO|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 116
20-0 (1887)
Relating to authorizing the construction, owning, and operating deep water channels and docks.
Corporations & Associations|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 430
19-0 (1885)
Relating to restricting the employment of sailors and crews of foreign vessels from rolling cotton, handling cargo or laboring on the wharves or levees of ports in the State of Texas, beyond the end of the ship-tackle.
Labor--Health & Safety|SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS|Water--Navigation & Ports
HCR 2LRL
19-0 (1885)
Relating to requesting Congress to survey and report on the condition of the channel through West Galveston bay and San Luis bay.
Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|Water--Navigation & Ports