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HB 1373 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to a study on leasing state property for private use. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2139 87-0 (2021) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the designation of state musicians for classical and nonclassical genres. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3202 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to a study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on art organizations in this state. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 4056 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of a committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SR 412 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel Congratulating the 2021 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees. Reported enrolled
SR 413 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel Congratulating the 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees. Reported enrolled
HB 140 87-3 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 432 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and the moving image industry incentive program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 779 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and the moving image industry incentive program. House: Economic & Small Business Development Withdrawn from schedule
SB 1399 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to abolishing the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SR 679 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Recognizing the 2015 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees. Again read
SR 680 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Recognizing the 2016 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees. Again read
HB 1674 83-0 (2013) Author: Price, Walter "Four" Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Left pending in committee
HB 2718 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the cultural and fine arts district program administered by the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 202 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Government Organization
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/13
SB 1497 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the cultural and fine arts district program administered by the Texas Commission on the Arts. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization
SR 683 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Congratulating the 2013 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees. Reported enrolled
SR 684 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Congratulating the 2014 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees. Reported enrolled
HB 2550 82-0 (2011) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the process under which state agencies and other entities are periodically reviewed under the Texas Sunset Act. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2870 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1179 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2242 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the abolition of the Texas cultural endowment fund. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 1900 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of the Texas cultural endowment fund. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Administration
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 399 80-0 (2007) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to interest and income earned on money deposited in the Texas cultural endowment fund. House: Appropriations Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1023 80-0 (2007) Author: Berman, Leo
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to grants made by the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Government Organization
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2460 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3949 80-0 (2007) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the transfer of the Texas Commission on the Arts to the office of the governor and the dedication of certain sales and use tax and franchise tax revenue to the Music, Film, and Arts Office operating fund. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Left pending in committee
SB 901 80-0 (2007) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on the Arts. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization
SB 1376 80-0 (2007) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the transfer of the Texas Commission on the Arts to the office of the governor and the dedication of certain sales and use tax and franchise tax revenue to the Music, Film, and Arts Office operating fund. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 2208 79-0 (2005) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a cultural and fine arts district program by the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1100 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the promotion of tourism related to the musical heritage of this state. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 118 79-3 (2006) Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al. Relating to appropriating money to the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: Appropriations Point of order sustained
SB 16 79-3 (2006) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to supplemental state appropriations. Senate: Finance Meeting cancelled
HB 723 78-0 (2003) Author: Jones, Elizabeth | et. al. Relating to marketing an annual print by the state artist for two-dimensional media. House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
HB 1745 78-0 (2003) Author: Hunter, Bob Relating to the designation of the poet laureate, state musician, and state artists. House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2582 78-0 (2003) Author: Jones, Elizabeth | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the development and implementation of a Texas music compact disc project by the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 336 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to marketing an annual print by the state artist for two-dimensional media. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1695 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the development and implementation of a Texas music project by the Texas Commission on the Arts. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
HB 1974 77-0 (2001) Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al. Relating to creating a committee to appoint a poet laureate and a state artist. House: State, Federal & International Relations Reported favorably as substituted
SB 1043 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to creating a committee to appoint a poet laureate, a state musician, and state artists. House: State, Federal & International Relations
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1949 76-0 (1999) Author: Swinford, David | et. al. Relating to the fee for issuance of Texas Commission on the Arts license plates. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HCR 113 76-0 (1999) Author: Swinford, David Declaring the Texas Commission on the Arts' license plate as the official license plate of Texas. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1613 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to requiring the Texas Commission on the Arts to develop a five-year program to promote the development of the arts in certain counties. House: State, Federal & International Relations
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
See remarks for effective date
HR 1100 75-0 (1997) Author: Palmer, Sue Commending the Texas Commission on the Arts and encouraging the promotion of the Texas Commission on the Arts license plate program. House: Rules & Resolutions Reported enrolled
SB 771 75-0 (1997) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to the licensing of the name, logo, and other artwork of the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: State, Federal & International Relations
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1117 74-0 (1995) Author: Telford, Barry | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: State, Federal & International Relations Coauthor Authorized
SB 360 74-0 (1995) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Telford, Barry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: State, Federal & International Relations
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2223 73-0 (1993) Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the dedication of certain funds for the use of the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 778 73-0 (1993) Author: Montford, John | et. al. Relating to the dedication of certain funds for the use of the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 147 72-0 (1991) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to grants by the Texas Commission on the Arts and the composition of the commission. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 194 72-1 (1991) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the composition, terms of office, and duties of the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: Cultural and Hist. Resources 1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 45 72-2 (1991) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the composition, terms of office, and duties of the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Scheduled for formal meeting on . . . .
HR 57 72-2 (1991) Author: Hilbert, Paul Directing the Texas Commission on the Arts to review, update, and implement new rules and plans for the establishment of an equitable procedure for the distribution of grant funds. Reported enrolled
SR 98 72-2 (1991) Author: Harris, Chris Directing the Texas Commission on the Arts to review, update, and implement new rules and plans for the establishment of an equitable procedure for the distribution of grant funds. Record vote
HB 2228 71-0 (1989) Author: Price, Albert Relating to appropriations to the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: Appropriations Referred to subcommittee
HB 1598 70-0 (1987) Author: Smith, Ashley Relating to creation of the Texas Department of Cultural and Historical Resources. House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Referred to subcommittee
HB 351 68-0 (1983) Author: Thompson, Gary Relating to the membership, administration, and continuation of the Texas Commission on the Arts and to the responsibilities of the commission and other entities for the governor's mansions and adjacent grounds. House: Cultural and Hist. Resources See remarks
SB 134 68-0 (1983) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Thompson, Gary
Relating to the membership, personnel, qualifications, powers and duties, administration, and continuation of the Texas Commission on the Arts. House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 105 67-0 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl Directing the Texas State Artists selection committee to study alternative procedures for selecting the state artist. House: House Administration
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on House Administration
SCR 10 67-1 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Directing the Texas State Artist Selection Committee to study alternative procedures for selecting the state artist. House: Rules
Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HB 637 66-0 (1979) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the Texas Commission on the Arts and Humanities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1784 62-0 (1971) Author: Nabers, Lynn
Sponsor: McKool, Mike
Relating to changing the name of the Texas Fine Arts Commission to the Texas Commission on Arts and Humanities.
HB 359 42-0 (1931) Author: McGregor, Temple Harris | et. al. Relating to establishing an Art Commission for the State of Texas, providing for appointment of the members thereof, prescribing their qualifications and defining the powers and duties of such commission.


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