HB 36 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
CONFEDERATE HEROES DAY|Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 53 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, ArtSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the designation of April as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Holidays|PARKINSON'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
HB 66 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
HB 219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
CONFEDERATE HEROES DAY|Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 328 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to designating June as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Holidays|Weapons
HB 371 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art | et. al.
Relating to the designation of the day after the Super Bowl as a state holiday.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|Holidays|State Employees
HB 466 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the sale of fireworks before and during the Diwali holiday.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
County Government--General|DIWALI|Holidays|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Safety|Safety--Fireworks|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 504 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
Holidays|JUNETEENTH |Safety--Fireworks|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 505 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Labor Day holiday in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
Holidays|LABOR DAY|Safety--Fireworks|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 596 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
HB 736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the closure of state agencies and institutions of higher education on Juneteenth.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|JUNETEENTH
HB 904 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
HB 909 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
FIREARM SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH|Holidays|Weapons
HB 940 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain malt beverages sold on July 4.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS|Holidays|Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages|Taxation--Sales
HB 1057 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to designating November 7 as Victims of Communism Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21
Holidays
HB 1198 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the designation of Sam Houston Day as a state holiday.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays
HB 1231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the designation of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as optional holidays.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Holidays|Religion
HB 1250 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to designating April 16 as Selena Quintanilla Pérez Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Holidays
HB 1429 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to designating the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Holidays|Human Relations|INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY
HB 1966 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the designation of July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Holidays|Women
HB 2067 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the creation and elimination of certain state holidays.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
COVID-19 HEROES DAY|Holidays
HB 2157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the designation of Women's Equality Day as a state holiday.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|Women
HB 2556 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to designating September 30 as Vanessa Guillén Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
Holidays|Military & Veterans|VANESSA GUILLÉN DAY
HB 2595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a parity complaint portal and educational materials and parity law training regarding benefits for mental health conditions and substance use disorders to be made available through the portal and otherwise; designating October as mental health condition and substance use disorder parity awareness month.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Electronic Information Systems|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Holidays|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION & SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PARITY AWARENESS MONTH
HB 2728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the designation of January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21
Holidays|INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
HB 3252 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to designating October 17 as Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
BLAKE PYRON ACT|Disabilities, Persons with|Holidays
HB 3481 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to designating December 1 as Rosa Parks Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21
Holidays|ROSA PARKS DAY
HB 3773 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to designating September 21 as Alzheimer's Awareness Day.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS DAY, TEXAS|ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE|Holidays
SB 128 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation and elimination of certain state holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
CELEBRATION OF SUFFRAGE DAY|CONFEDERATE HEROES DAY|Holidays
SB 339 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to designating October 10 as Supportive Palliative Care Awareness Day.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
Health Care Providers|Holidays|SUPPORTIVE PALLIATIVE CARE AWARENESS DAY
SB 460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to designating the 11th day of each month as Buddy Check Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
Holidays|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1085 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the designation of July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Holidays|Women
SB 1162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the sale of fireworks before and during the Diwali holiday.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
County Government--General|DIWALI|Holidays|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Safety|Safety--Fireworks|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
SB 2003 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday and on and before the Labor Day holiday.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
BORDER|Holidays|JUNETEENTH |LABOR DAY|Safety--Fireworks|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 22 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to designating June as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
Filed
FIREARM SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH|Holidays|Weapons
HB 58 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Filed
Elections--General|Holidays
HB 86 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Filed
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
SB 52 87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Filed
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
HB 47 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Filed
Elections--General|Holidays
HB 89 87-2 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Filed
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
HB 224 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Filed
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
SB 75 87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Filed
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
HB 44 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Filed
Elections--General|Holidays
HB 82 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to designating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
Holidays|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the operation of open-enrollment charter schools on Memorial Day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
HB 295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to designating March 30 as Master Sergeant Jonathan J. Dunbar Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
Holidays|MASTER SERGEANT JONATHAN J. DUNBAR DAY|Military & Veterans|VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
HB 405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to designating June as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Holidays|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to an annual football game between The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Higher--Athletics|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Holidays|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 581 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Labor Day holiday.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--General|Holidays|Safety--Fireworks|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 915 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the sale of fireworks during and before the Diwali holiday.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--General|Holidays|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Safety|Safety--Fireworks|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 935 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
HB 1064 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to designating May 4 as Texas Firefighters Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Holidays|TEXAS FIREFIGHTERS DAY
HB 1183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 1508 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to designating March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
BLEEDING DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH|Holidays
HB 1699 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to designating November 7 as Victims of Communism Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
Holidays|VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM DAY
HB 2063 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before Texas Independence Day, San Jacinto Day, and Cinco de Mayo.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
County Government--General|Holidays|Safety--Fireworks
HB 2298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to designating January 28 as Sexual Assault Survivors Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Holidays|SEXUAL ASSAULT|SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS DAY
HB 2471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to designating the week that includes the third Saturday in October as Veterinary Technician Week.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
Holidays|VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WEEK
HB 2492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to designating April 16 as Selena Quintanilla Pérez Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
Holidays
HB 2597 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to designating May 17 as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
DIFFUSE INTRINSIC PONTINE GLIOMA AWARENESS DAY|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Holidays
HB 3054 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to designating June as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
Holidays|Weapons
HB 3084 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to designating July 20 as Space Exploration Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
Holidays|SPACE EXPLORATION DAY
HB 3133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the use of personal leave during school holidays by school district employees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Holidays
HB 3302 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to designating the first Tuesday in September as Texas Voter Registration Day.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Holidays|VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
HCR 185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 109.
Filed with the Secretary of State
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Holidays|Resolutions--Corrective
SB 133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to designating May 18 as School Shooting Victims Remembrance Day.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Holidays
SB 430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to designating June 13 as Blue Tie Day.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
BLUE TIE DAY|Health--General|Holidays
SB 1160 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to designating March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
BLEEDING DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH|Holidays
SB 1693 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to designating November 7 as Victims of Communism Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Committee report sent to Calendars
Holidays|VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM DAY
SB 1819 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to designating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
Holidays|Military & Veterans|MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY
SB 1898 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to designating May 17 as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
DIFFUSE INTRINSIC PONTINE GLIOMA AWARENESS DAY|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Holidays
SB 1904 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to designating January 28 as Sexual Assault Survivors Day.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Holidays|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 208 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to designating the third Wednesday in October as Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
Holidays|Women
HB 210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to designating March 21 as BRAVE Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
Holidays|Women
HB 297 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the designation of January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
Holidays|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY
HB 412 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|Holidays|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Safety|Safety--Fireworks
HB 441 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to operation of public schools on Memorial Day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
HB 554 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Labor Day holiday.
House: County Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--General|Holidays|Safety--Fireworks|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 724 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the designation of Remember the Alamo Day as a state holiday.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
ALAMO, THE|Holidays
HB 735 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to school districts, school district's employees, and students recognition of Texas' historical celebrations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Holidays|Religion
HB 822 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Holidays|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1254 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to designating July 26 as Waxahachie Chautauqua Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
Holidays|WAXAHACHIE CHAUTAUQUA DAY
HB 1417 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the sale of fireworks during and before the Diwali holiday.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--General|Holidays|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Safety|Safety--Fireworks|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 2224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to replacing "Confederate Heroes Day" with "Civil War Remembrance Day" as a state holiday.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2657 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to optional holidays for state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|State Employees
HB 2698 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to designating June 12 as Women Veterans Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Holidays|Military & Veterans|Women
HB 2986 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to designating May 17 as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Holidays
HB 3042 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to designating July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
Holidays|Law Enforcement
HB 3381 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Holidays|Military & Veterans
SB 222 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to designating June as Gun Violence Awareness Month.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
Holidays|Weapons
SB 759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the designation of Remember the Alamo Day as a state holiday.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
ALAMO, THE|Holidays
SB 798 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to designating July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Holidays|Law Enforcement
SB 805 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to Texas women veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
Holidays|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Women
SB 1478 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the designation of January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Holidays|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY
SB 1901 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Holidays|Military & Veterans
HB 194 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Gold Star Mothers.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
GOLD STAR MOTHER'S DAY|Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 369 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to designating May 24 as Lung Cancer Awareness Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
Holidays|LUNG CANCER AWARENESS DAY
HB 504 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to designating the second full week in September as Direct Support Professionals Week.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS WEEK|Holidays
HB 584 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to designating the fourth Saturday in July as National Day of the Cowboy.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
Holidays|NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY
HB 1052 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to designating September as Hydrocephalus Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
Holidays|HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS MONTH
HB 1150 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before certain holidays; affecting a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
BORDER|County Government--General|DROUGHT|Holidays|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Safety--Fireworks|TEXAS FOREST SERVICE
HB 1242 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to replacing "Confederate Heroes Day" with "Civil War Remembrance Day" as a state holiday.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1850 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to operation of public schools on Memorial Day.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
HB 2079 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the designation of May as Postpartum Depression Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
Holidays|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AWARENESS MONTH|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2290 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to designating January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Holidays|HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 3005 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the deadlines for certain processes and procedures involving an election.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Holidays
HB 3029 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Holidays|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Safety--Fireworks
SB 348 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
SB 565 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to designating the first week of May as Jury Appreciation Week.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
Courts--Juries|Holidays
SB 870 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to replacing "Confederate Heroes Day" with "Civil War Remembrance Day" as a state holiday.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 961 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the designation of February 19 as Iwo Jima Day.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
Holidays|IWO JIMA DAY
SB 990 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the protection of voting rights in the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Holidays|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Employees|TEXAS VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2015
SB 1522 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to designating the fourth Saturday in July as National Day of the Cowboy.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
Holidays|NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY
SB 1688 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Memorial Day weekend sales tax exemption period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY|Taxation--Sales
SB 1699 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the designation of May as Postpartum Depression Awareness Month.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Holidays|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 1703 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the deadlines for certain processes and procedures involving an election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Holidays|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 174 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to creating American Indian Heritage Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE DAY|Holidays|NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 308 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a school district's recognition of and education regarding traditional winter celebrations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Holidays|Religion
HB 419 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to designating the first Friday in November as Texas Arbor Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
Holidays|TEXAS ARBOR DAY
HB 463 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
HB 1204 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to designating October 1 as Influenza Awareness Day.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
Holidays|INFLUENZA AWARENESS DAY
HB 2626 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to display of the Honor and Remember flag.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
FLAGS|Holidays|Military & Veterans
HB 3209 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Willie Velasquez.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WILLIE VELASQUEZ DAY
SB 80 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
SB 665 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a school district's recognition of and education regarding traditional winter celebrations.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Holidays|Religion
HB 114 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to designating April as Minority Cancer Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Holidays|MINORITY CANCER AWARENESS MONTH|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 505 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to replacing "Cesar Chavez Day" with "Texas Hispanic Heritage Day" as an optional state holiday.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
CESAR CHAVEZ DAY|Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS HISPANIC HERITAGE DAY
SB 210 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
HB 282 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
HB 661 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HECTOR P. GARCIA DAY|Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 664 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to designating June as Juneteenth/Frontier Cowboy Month.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
Holidays|JUNETEENTH/FRONTIER COWBOY MONTH|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 665 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to designating August as American Indian Scouts Month.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
AMERICAN INDIAN SCOUTS MONTH|Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1624 81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Charles Bellinger Stewart.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
CHARLES BELLINGER STEWART DAY|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1739 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to a recognition week to celebrate Texas native plants.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09
Holidays|TEXAS NATIVE PLANT DAY|TEXAS NATIVE PLANT WEEK
HB 1927 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to Voter Education Week.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
Elections--General|Holidays|SECRETARY OF STATE|VOTER EDUCATION WEEK
HB 2113 81-0 (2009)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the holidays for members of fire and police departments in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Holidays|SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE DAY
HB 2118 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the designation of May 9 as Willie Velasquez Day.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WILLIE VELASQUEZ DAY
HB 2229 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of aviation maintenance technicians.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN DAY|Holidays|Transportation--Aviation
HB 3597 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to designating October as Hydrocephalus Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Holidays|HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS MONTH|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3660 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Vietnam veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
Holidays|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
HB 3683 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to prohibit sex offenders from participating in certain holiday activities.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Holidays|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 4434 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Administration|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Holidays|Minors--General
HB 4694 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the designation of May 9 as Willie Velasquez Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Holidays|WILLIE VELASQUEZ DAY
HB 4767 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the designation of days, weeks, and months for recognition by concurrent resolution of the legislature.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
Holidays|Legislature|State Symbols
SB 138 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
SB 495 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HECTOR P. GARCIA DAY|Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 909 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to designating the first week of October as Monarch Butterfly Week.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
Holidays|MONARCH BUTTERFLY WEEK|Parks & Wildlife--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 973 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to creating a recognition day to celebrate the history and heritage of Texas bison.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS BISON DAY
SB 1340 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the holidays for members of fire and police departments in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Holidays|SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE DAY
SB 1854 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Dolores C. Huerta.
Senate: Administration
Not again placed on intent calendar
DOLORES C. HUERTA CIVIC ACTION DAY|Holidays
SB 1903 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Vietnam veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
Holidays|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
SB 2001 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the designation of May 9 as Willie Velasquez Day.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WILLIE VELASQUEZ DAY
SB 2012 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the designation of May 9 as Willie Velasquez Day.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
Holidays|WILLIE VELASQUEZ DAY
HB 266 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
HB 708 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to Celebrate Freedom Week in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Holidays
HB 1045 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to designating April as Child Safety Month.
House: Public Education Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
CHILD SAFETY MONTH|Holidays|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety
HB 1449 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to designating November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
Holidays|LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2313 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to designating the second full week in September as obesity awareness week.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Holidays|OBESITY AWARENESS WEEK|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2779 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to designating March 31 as Governor James Pinckney Henderson Remembrance Day.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Returned to Calendars Committee
GOVERNOR JAMES PINCKNEY HENDERSON REMEMBRANCE DAY|Holidays
HB 3535 80-0 (2007)
Author: Garcia, Juan | et. al.
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HECTOR P. GARCIA DAY|Holidays|Human Relations
HB 3541 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to designating July 21 as First Lady Frances Cox Henderson Remembrance Day.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
FRANCES COX HENDERSON REMEMBRANCE DAY|Holidays
SB 393 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of election volunteers.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
Elections--Election Officers|Holidays|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VOLUNTEERS FOR DEMOCRARY DAY
SB 555 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to designating April as Texas Fruit and Vegetable Month.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS FRUIT & VEGETABLE MONTH
SB 640 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to creating a recognition day to celebrate adoption, adoptive families, and adoption workers in Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Holidays|TEXAS ADOPTION DAY
SB 695 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--General|Holidays|State Employees
SB 1805 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Garcia, Juan
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Committee report sent to Calendars
HECTOR P. GARCIA DAY|Holidays|Human Relations
HB 67 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to designating August 26 as Women's Independence Day.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
Holidays|WOMEN'S INDEPENDENCE DAY
HB 77 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the operation of public schools on Memorial Day.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
HB 317 79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to designating May 5 as Tejano Heritage Day.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
Holidays|JESUS BAZAN/ANTONIO LONGORIA ACT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEJANO HERITAGE DAY
HB 331 79-0 (2005)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of aviation maintenance technicians.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN DAY|Holidays
HB 185 78-0 (2003)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to creating September 11th Remembrance Day.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Holidays|SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE DAY
HB 530 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to prohibiting the legislature from meeting on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
Holidays|Legislature|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
SB 406 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to prohibiting the legislature from meeting on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
Holidays|Legislature|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
SB 862 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the operation of public schools on Memorial Day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--General|Education--School Districts|Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
SB 961 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to creating September 11th Remembrance Day.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE DAY
SB 1415 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to recognizing Texas Prayer Day.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
Holidays|TEXAS PRAYER DAY
SB 1759 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the scheduling of spring break in public school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--School Districts|Holidays
SB 1840 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to creating a recognition day in remembrance of the Texian Navy.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXIAN NAVY DAY
SCR 42 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Declaring that all state departments and agencies be closed for a half day, emergency services excepted, beginning at noon on Friday, April 18, 2003.
Signed by the Governor
GOOD FRIDAY|Holidays|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 108 77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of education paraprofessionals.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Holidays|PUBLIC SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL DAY
HB 399 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to prohibiting the legislature from meeting on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Placed on intent calendar
Holidays|Legislature|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
HB 583 77-0 (2001)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Relating to recognizing Texas Prayer Day.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Holidays|Religion|TEXAS PRAYER DAY
HB 686 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to designating September 25 as Bill of Rights Day.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
BILL OF RIGHTS DAY|Holidays
HB 1114 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to designating the last Tuesday in September as Voter Registration Day.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Holidays|VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
HB 1255 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to creating the State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day Medal.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Holidays|STATE OF TEXAS ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE DAY (STAR DAY)
HB 1319 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the observance of Veterans Day in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Holidays|Military & Veterans|VETERANS DAY
HCR 132 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Memorializing congress to enact legislation designating March 31 as a national holiday honoring Cesar Chavez.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
CESAR CHAVEZ DAY|CHAVEZ, CESAR|Congress|Holidays|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 635 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to recognizing Texas Prayer Day.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|Religion|TEXAS PRAYER DAY
SB 757 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to creating the State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day Medal.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Holidays|STATE OF TEXAS ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE DAY (STAR DAY)
HB 217 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to excused absences from public school attendance for the purpose of observing religious holy days.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective with 1999-2000 school year
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Holidays|Religion
HB 316 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the declaration of the birthday of Cesar Chavez as a legal holiday.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
CESAR CHAVEZ DAY|Holidays
HB 467 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the designation of March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
CESAR CHAVEZ DAY|Holidays
HB 483 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to recognizing the date Texas joined the United States of America as Star Day.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
Holidays|STATE OF TEXAS ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE DAY (STAR DAY)|State Symbols
HB 723 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to creating a state holiday honoring Cesar Chavez.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
CESAR CHAVEZ DAY|Holidays
HB 974 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to creating a recognition day on February 19 in honor of Texas joining the Union.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Holidays|STATE OF TEXAS ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE DAY (STAR DAY)
HB 1196 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, ArthurSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to recognizing Texas Parents Day.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Administration
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Family--Parent & Child|Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS PARENTING DAY|TEXAS PARENTS DAY
HB 1836 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to creating a state recognition day honoring Cesar Chavez.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
CESAR CHAVEZ DAY|Holidays
HB 2818 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to recognizing July as Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Month.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE MONTH|Holidays
HB 2997 76-0 (1999)
Author: Culberson, JohnSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the recognition of certain symbols of the State of Texas and to the designation of State and Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
ALAMO HEROES DAY|FLAGS|Holidays|LAMAR DAY|LORENZO DE ZAVALA DAY|SAM HOUSTON DAY|STATE OF TEXAS ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE DAY (STAR DAY)|State Symbols|TEXAS STATEHOOD DAY
HB 3552 76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the legislature from meeting on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
Holidays|Legislature|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
SB 107 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the designation of March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
Holidays
SB 419 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the designation of January 17 as Dr. Hector P. Garcia Day.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HECTOR P. GARCIA DAY|Holidays
SB 1457 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to recognizing July as Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Month.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
BUFFALO SOLDIERS HERITAGE MONTH|Holidays
SB 1656 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to creating a recognition day on February 19 in honor of Texas joining the Union.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
Holidays|STATE OF TEXAS ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE DAY (STAR DAY)
SCR 57 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Declaring that all state departments and agencies be closed for a half day, beginning at noon on Friday, April 2, 1999.
Signed by the Governor
GOOD FRIDAY|Holidays|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1854 75-0 (1997)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to creating a recognition day on February 19 in honor of Texas' joining the Union.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 173 75-0 (1997)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Resolving that all state departments and agencies be closed for a half day beginning at noon on Friday, March 28, 1997, in observance of Good Friday.
Signed by the Governor
Holidays|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 701 74-0 (1995)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to limiting to 10 the number of paid holidays that may be taken by a state employee during a fiscal year.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|State Employees
SCR 121 74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Resolution to close all state departments and agencies for a half day beginning at noon on Friday, April 14, 1995.
Signed by the Governor
Holidays|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 1170 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gutierrez, RobertoSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to legal holidays and alternative legal holidays for banks or trust companies.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
Financial--General|Holidays
HB 1186 73-0 (1993)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to paid holidays for state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 2117 73-0 (1993)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the benefits and expenses of state officers and employees.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
Holidays|Salaries & Expenses|State Employees|State Officers
SB 751 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Black, Layton
Relating to the benefits and expenses of the state and state officers and employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
Holidays|Salaries & Expenses|State Employees|State Officers
SB 850 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the ordering of runoff election to permit joint elections and avoid runoff elections on federal or state holidays.
Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres
Elections--General|Holidays
SB 1222 73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to legal holidays and alternative legal holidays for banks or trust companies.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
Financial--General|Holidays
SCR 63 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Black, Layton
Granting each house permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, April 7, 1993, and ending on Tuesday, April 13, 1993.
Signed by the Governor
Holidays|Resolutions--Adjournment|State Employees
HB 188 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the legal holidays recognized by this state and to the entitlement of state employees to certain paid holidays.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
Holidays|KING, JR., MARTIN LUTHER|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 329 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the legal holidays recognized by this state and to the entitlement of state employees to certain paid holidays.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|KING, JR., MARTIN LUTHER|State Employees
HB 638 72-0 (1991)
Author: Conley, Karyne | et. al.
Relating to the observance of certain state holidays.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
Holidays|KING, JR., MARTIN LUTHER|State Employees
HB 1043 72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to a teacher's absence from school for observance of a religious holiday.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Holidays
HB 1893 72-0 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to legal holidays that fall on a weekend.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 134 72-0 (1991)
Author: Tejeda, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the observance of certain state holidays.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
Holidays|KING, JR., MARTIN LUTHER|State Employees
SB 261 72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to the designation of the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo as a legal holiday.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TREATY OF GUADALUPE HIDALGO
SB 1017 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to legal holidays that fall on a weekend.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SCR 81 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Linebarger, Libby
Declaring that all state departments and agencies be closed for a half day, emergency services excepted, beginning at noon on Friday, March 29, 1991.
Signed by the Governor
Holidays|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 167 72-1 (1991)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to holidays for state employees.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 299 71-0 (1989)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the legal holidays recognized by this state and to the entitlement of state employees to certain paid holidays.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
Holidays|KING, MARTIN LUTHER, JR.|Public Employees--State Employees
HB 1156 71-0 (1989)
Author: Conley, Karyne | et. al.
Relating to the observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., as a state holiday.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|KING, MARTIN LUTHER, JR.
HCR 183 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Designating the last Friday of April as Arbor Day in Texas.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
ARBOR DAY|Holidays|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 806 71-0 (1989)
Author: Willis, Doyle | et. al.
Requesting school district boards to designate Veterans Day as an inservice training day for teachers.
House: Public Education
Reported enrolled
Education--School Districts|Education--Teachers & Other School Personnel|Holidays|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 123 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the observance of certain state holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|KING, MARTIN LUTHER, JR.
SB 157 71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., as a state holiday.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|KING, MARTIN LUTHER, JR.
SB 363 71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to a designation of the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo as a legal holiday.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Holidays
SB 553 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to legal holidays that fall on a weekend.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays
SCR 14 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning January 18, 1989, and ending January 23, 1989 and beginning March 22, 1989, and ending March 28, 1989.
Filed with the Secretary of State
Holidays|Resolutions--Adjournment
SCR 93 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Guerrero, Lena
Allowing heads of state agencies to release employees for up to one-half day on March 24, 1989.
Signed by the Governor
Holidays|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 8 71-3 (1990)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the observance of the birthday of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., as a state holiday.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|KING, MARTIN LUTHER, JR.
HCR 31 71-4 (1990)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Allowing heads of agencies to release employees for up to one-half day on Good Friday.
Filed w/o the Governor's signature
Holidays|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 32 70-0 (1987)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the declaration of the birthday of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., as a legal holiday.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
Holidays|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
HB 1255 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to a bank holiday on June 19.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to subcommittee
Holidays
HB 1320 70-0 (1987)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the legal holidays recognized by this state and to the entitlement of state employees to certain paid holidays.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
Holidays
HB 2088 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to legal holidays for state banks.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
Financial--Banks|Holidays
HB 2449 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the protection of the free exercise of religious beliefs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
Holidays|Religion
SB 485 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the celebration of the birthday of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., as a legal holiday.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Holidays|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
SB 758 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to legal holidays for banks.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Special Subcommittee
Financial--Banks|Holidays
SB 1113 70-0 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the date on which Memorial Day is celebrated.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
HB 25 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to the declaration of the birthday of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., as a legal holiday.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Senate conferees appointed
Holidays|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
HB 470 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the abolition of certain legal holidays.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays
HB 932 69-0 (1985)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the operation of a bank or trust company on Sunday in certain municipalities.
House: Financial Institutions
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Financial--Banks|Holidays
HB 1537 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to students at an institution of higher education who are absent from classes on a religious holy day.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Holidays|Religion
HB 1991 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the consequences of a member of the faculty at an institution of higher education being absent from work on a religious holy day.
House: Higher Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Education--Higher--Faculty|Holidays|Religion
HB 1992 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to prohibiting denial of certain salary bonuses or similar compensation or career ladder advancement because of a teacher's absence from school for observance of a religious holy day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Holidays|Religion|Salaries & Expenses
SB 139 69-0 (1985)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the elimination of certain legal holidays and to the observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as a state holiday.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
Holidays|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
SB 150 69-0 (1985)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the declaration of Texas Sesquicentennial Day as a holiday.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Holidays
SB 213 69-0 (1985)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the date on which Memorial Day is celebrated.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
SB 365 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the elimination of certain legal holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
Elections--General|Holidays
SB 1442 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the consequences of a member of the faculty at an institution of higher education being absent from work on a religious holy day.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Education--Higher--Faculty|Holidays|Religion
SB 1443 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to prohibiting denial of certain salary bonuses or similar compensation or career ladder advancement because of a teacher's absence from school for observance of a religious holy day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Holidays|Religion|Salaries & Expenses
HB 2 69-1 (1985)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the holidays observed in this state, including a holiday commemorating the birthday of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Holidays|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
HB 139 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the observance of certain holidays.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
Holidays|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 759 68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Walter
Relating to the designation of February 2 as Guadalupe Hildalgo Day and as a legal holiday.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
Holidays
HB 802 68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to public school holidays.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
Education--General|Holidays
HB 1670 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to legal holidays that fall on a weekend.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
Holidays
SB 509 68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the elimination of certain legal holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
Holidays
HB 137 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., as a state holiday.
House: Health Services Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Holidays|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
HB 240 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. as a state holiday.
House: Appropriations
Referred to subcommittee
Holidays|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
HB 775 67-0 (1981)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Relating to legal holidays, state employee holidays, and days of observance in this state.
House: Appropriations
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
Holidays
HB 2340 67-0 (1981)
Author: Presnal, BillSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the holiday schedule for state institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education--Higher--General|Holidays
HB 151 66-0 (1979)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the designation of January 15th as "Martin Luther King, Jr., Day."
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
Holidays|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
HB 1016 66-0 (1979)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a declaration of Emancipation Day in Texas as a legal holiday.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Holidays|JUNETEENTH
HB 508 65-0 (1977)
Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C.
Relating to the observance of the day of the biennial general election for state and county offiers as a holiday by departments and agencies of the state government and by the public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
Elections--General|Holidays
HB 620 65-0 (1977)
Author: Sullivant, BillSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to designation of January 6 as "Sam Rayburn Day."
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
Holidays
HB 1570 65-0 (1977)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the designation of january 15th as "Martin Luther King, Jr., Day".
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
Holidays|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
HB 1841 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clark, Bill
Granting the governor authority to delcare legal holidays.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Governor|Holidays
SB 387 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to legal holidays for banks or trust companies.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
Financial--Banks|Holidays
SB 388 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to legal holidays for banks or trust companies.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
90 Day Bill
Financial--Banks|Holidays
HB 78 64-0 (1975)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to days designated as legal holidays.
House: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
Holidays
HB 113 64-0 (1975)
Author: Massey, Tom
Relating to days designated as legal holidays.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Holidays
HB 173 64-0 (1975)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to the day designated as Veterans Day.
House: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
Holidays|VETERANS DAY
HB 184 64-0 (1975)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the commemoration of ceremonies on a certain enumerated day; providing an effective date.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Holidays|MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY
HB 185 64-0 (1975)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to designating Senior Citizens Day.
House: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Holidays|SENIOR CITIZENS' DAY
HB 303 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the day designated as Veterans Day.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Holidays|VETERANS DAY
HB 1033 64-0 (1975)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Relating to designating March 21 as Children's Day and declaring it a legal holiday.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
Holidays
HB 1746 64-0 (1975)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to excusing persons who are members of the Jewish faith from school attendance on certain Jewish holidays; providing that the persons shall be counted as attending school for purposes of determining the school district's average daily attendance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Holidays|Religion
SB 11 64-0 (1975)
Author: McKinnon, MikeSponsor: Wilson, John
Relating to the day designated as Veterans Day.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
90 day bill
Holidays|VETERANS DAY
SB 44 64-0 (1975)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the day designated as Veterans Day.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
Holidays|VETERANS DAY
SB 1101 64-0 (1975)
Author: Lombardino, Frank
Relating to designating a Senior Citizens Day.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Holidays|SENIOR CITIZENS' DAY
HB 118 63-0 (1973)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
To amend Article 4591, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, relating to the enumeration of legal holidays.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Motion to suspend rules lost
Holidays
HB 221 63-0 (1973)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to certain bank holidays.
House: Business & Industry
Commitee substitute
Financial--Banks|Holidays
HB 254 63-0 (1973)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to days designated as legal holidays.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably
Holidays
HB 348 63-0 (1973)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to days designated as legal holidays.
House: State Affairs
Sent to Calendar Committee
Holidays
SB 60 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Foreman, Wilson
Relating to days designated as legal holidays; providing an effective date.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by Governor
Holidays
SB 88 63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Clayton, Bill
Relating to certain bank holidays.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
Financial--Banks|Holidays
SB 172 63-0 (1973)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to days designated as legal holidays.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
Holidays|VETERANS DAY
HB 901 62-0 (1971)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to days declared to be legal holidays for banking purposes.
Financial--Banks|Holidays
SB 466 62-0 (1971)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Clayton, Bill
Relating to enumerating days declared to be legal holidays for banking purposes on which each bank or trust company in Texas shall remain closed and providing such days shall be neither business days nor banking days under the laws of this State and the United States and any act authorized, required or permitted to be performed at or by any bank or trust company may be performed on the next succeeding business day and no liability or loss of right of any kind shall result therefrom to any bank or trust company.
Financial--Banks|Holidays
SB 843 62-0 (1971)
Author: Bernal, Joe J.
Relating to establishing the 16th day of September as a legal holiday.
Holidays
HB 112 61-0 (1969)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to days designated as legal holidays; setting an effective date.
Holidays
SB 142 61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to days designated as legal holidays.
Holidays
HB 255 60-0 (1967)
Author: Ward, James E.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to legal holidays on which state public offices may be closed.
Holidays
HB 849 60-0 (1967)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to providing that all legal holidays shall fall on and be celebrated on Monday.
Holidays
HB 134 59-0 (1965)
Author: Ward, James E.
Relating to amending certain statutes relative to legal holidays on which state public offices may be closed.
Holidays
HB 136 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to amending certain acts so as to designate May 30 (Memorial Day) a legal holiday in Texas and to further provide that said date shall be a legal holiday for banking purposes.
Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
SB 308 59-0 (1965)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to making September 28, the day on which Mexico gained its independence from Spain, a state holiday.
Holidays
HB 189 58-0 (1963)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to designating May 30 (Memorial Day) a legal holiday in Texas and to further provide that said date shall be a legal holiday for banking purposes.
Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
SB 128 58-0 (1963)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to providing that when certain legal holidays fall upon Sunday, then the Monday next following such Sunday shall be a legal holiday for banking purposes.
Financial--Banks|Holidays
HB 20 57-0 (1961)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act designating May 30 (Memorial Day) a legal holiday in Texas instead of the 12th day of October, and to further provide that said date shall be a legal holiday for banking purposes.
Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
HB 229 57-0 (1961)
Author: Rosas, Mauro
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the closing of certain schools on Veterans Day.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Holidays|VETERANS DAY
HB 935 57-0 (1961)
Author: Rosas, Mauro
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the closing of all public schools of the State of Texas on Veterans Day, November 11th, of each year.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Holidays|VETERANS DAY
HB 988 57-0 (1961)
Author: Struve, Joseph Daniel | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to fistic combat, wrestling matches, boxing, sparring contests or exhibitions for money.
Amusements, Games, Sports|BOXING|Holidays
SB 177 57-0 (1961)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to amending a certain Act to provide that Veterans Day shall be a legal holiday.
Holidays|VETERANS DAY
HB 53 56-3 (1959)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to add May 30 (Memorial Day) as a legal holiday for certain purposes.
Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
HB 250 55-0 (1957)
Author: Anderson, Louis H. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by designating certain days as legal holidays.
Holidays
HB 291 55-0 (1957)
Author: Smith, Max Carlton
Relating to removing the conflict in Thanksgiving holidays set by the Federal and State governments by amending certain Act.
Holidays
HB 669 55-0 (1957)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to amending certain Statutes designating legal holidays.
Holidays
SB 89 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts by designating certain days as legal holidays on which all public offices of the state may be closed; providing for the effective date of such Act.
Holidays
HB 19 54-0 (1955)
Author: King, Tom E. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes to provide that any bank or trust company doing business in this State may, at its option, close for general banking purposes on Saturday or on any other weekday and that such day shall be deemed to be a legal holiday for all purposes unless such bank elects to perform limited banking services on such day; defining limited banking services; providing the manner in which such institutions shall designate such day and give public notice thereof.
Financial--Banks|Holidays
HB 566 54-0 (1955)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to designating the 11th day of November as Veterans Day.
Holidays|VETERANS DAY
SB 250 54-0 (1955)
Author: Willis, Doyle | et. al.
Relating to designating the 11th day of November as Veterans Day.
Holidays|VETERANS DAY
HB 696 53-0 (1953)
Author: Zivley, Lamar A.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by declaring certain days to be legal holidays; providing an effective date.
Holidays
HB 384 52-0 (1951)
Author: Smith, Max Carlton
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to Thanksgiving Day; by removing from the enumeration of legal holidays the phrase "and all days appointed by the President of the United States or by the Governor, as days of fasting and thanksgiving" and adding to the enumeration the phrase "the last Thursday in November."
Holidays
HB 667 52-0 (1951)
Author: Staton, Hiram
Relating to amending certain articles so as to permit State and National banks in this State to remain open for the transaction of business on all legal holidays except on the 1st day of January, the 4th day of July, the 25th day of December and all days appointed by the President of the United States or by the Governor as days of thanksgiving.
Financial--Banks|Holidays
HB 668 52-0 (1951)
Author: Staton, Hiram
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide certain legal holidays for bank purposes; to provide that any bank or trust company doing business in this state may, as its option, designate certain additional holidays, and give the public notice thereof.
Financial--Banks|Holidays
HB 139 50-0 (1947)
Author: Holt, I. B.
Relating to designating and fixing the last Friday in February of each year as "Texas Temperance Day."
Holidays
HB 612 50-0 (1947)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald
Relating to authorizing banks and trust companies to remain open on holidays, and to designate certain additional holidays upon which such banks and trust companies may remain closed.
Financial--Banks|Holidays
SB 326 50-0 (1947)
Author: Stewart, W. Lacy
Relating to authorizing banks and trust companies to remain open on holidays, and to designate certain additional holidays upon which such banks and trust companies may remain closed.
Financial--Banks|Holidays
HB 287 49-0 (1945)
Author: Deen, Tom W. | et. al.
Relating to designating and fixing the last Friday in February of each year as "Texas Temperance Day".
Holidays
HB 868 49-0 (1945)
Author: Crosthwait, John L. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Article so as to include May 8th as a legal holiday.
Holidays
SB 289 46-0 (1939)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to amending a certain Statute making May 30th, as Memorial Day, a legal holiday.
Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
SB 245 43-0 (1933)
Author: Hornsby, John William
Relating to designating and fixing the Third day of November as "Father of Texas Day" in memory of Stephen F. Austin, the real and true Father of Texas.
Holidays
HB 126 42-0 (1931)
Author: McCombs, Charles S.
Relating to making January 19th, which is the birthday of Robert E. Lee, a legal holiday.
Holidays
SB 131 42-0 (1931)
Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes of the State of Texas so as to make January Nineteenth, which is the birthday of Robert E. Lee, a legal holiday.
Holidays
HB 332 41-0 (1929)
Author: McCombs, Charles S.
Relating to amending certain statute so as to provide that the birthday of Robert E. Lee, to-wit, the 19th day of January, be a legal holiday in addition to those provided by law at present.
House: State Affairs
Holidays
HB 363 40-0 (1927)
Author: Dielmann, Sr., Henry B. | et. al.
Relating to declaring the thirteenth day of May of each year "Memorial Day".
Holidays|MEMORIAL DAY
HB 267 37-0 (1921)
Author: Hill, Herman B. | et. al.
Relating to a certain Act declaring the eleventh day of November each year as a holiday and designated the same as Armistice Day.
Holidays
HB 329 37-0 (1921)
Author: Hill, Herman B.
Relating to declaring the 11th day of November of each year as a legal holiday.
Holidays
SB 163 37-0 (1921)
Author: Rogers, Jr., Woodville Jefferson
Relating to declaring the eleventh day of November of each year a legal holiday and designating November 11th as "Victory Day."
Holidays
HB 210 36-0 (1919)
Author: Hill, Herman B.
Relating to declaring the 11th day of November of each year a legal holiday under the same conditions as other holidays are designated in Texas.
Holidays
SB 386 36-0 (1919)
Author: Floyd, Charles Richard
Relating to establishing and designating Frances Willard Day in the public schools of the State, and requiring instruction and appropriate exercises upon said day relative to the history and benefits of the prohibition of the manufacture and sale of Intoxicating Liquors.
Senate: Educational Affairs
Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Holidays
SB 482 33-0 (1913)
Author: Johnson, Willard Arnold
Relating to legal holidays, making every Saturday, from 12 (twelve) o'clock noon until 12 (twelve) o'clock midnight, a legal half-holiday.
Holidays
HB 91 29-0 (1905)
Author: Bowser, Oliver P. | et. al.
Relating to legal holidays in the state of Texas.
Holidays
SB 60 25-0 (1897)
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, relating to the institution of suits on holidays and on Sunday.
Courts--Civil Procedure|Holidays
SB 74 23-0 (1893)
Relating to legal holidays, naming the first Monday in September of each year as a legal holiday to be called "Labor Day."
Holidays
SB 277 21-0 (1889)
Relating to setting apart the 22nd day of February of each year as "Arbor Day," and to encourage the planting of trees in this state.
Holidays
