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HB 641 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 645 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to honesty in state taxation. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1025 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission. House: Redistricting Left pending in committee
HB 3112 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to procedures for public involvement in redistricting of state legislative districts and congressional districts. House: Redistricting Referred to Redistricting
HB 3611 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to remotely conducting court proceedings in this state. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4237 87-0 (2021) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4294 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government through joint entities. House: House Administration
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HR 1236 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will Recognizing the staff of the Texas Legislative Council. House: Resolutions Calendars Reported enrolled
SB 590 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission. Senate: Redistricting, Special Referred to Redistricting, Special
HB 165 87-1 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to procedures for public involvement in redistricting of judicial districts, state legislative districts, State Board of Education districts, and congressional districts. Filed
HB 219 87-1 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to honesty in state taxation. Filed
SB 34 87-1 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission. Filed
HB 5 87-2 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 11 87-2 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
HB 68 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 150 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to honesty in state taxation. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 402 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 588 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to the use of certain language regarding a person who is deaf or hard of hearing in statutes or resolutions. House: House Administration Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1545 86-0 (2019) Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, including the consolidation, repeal, and creation of certain licenses and permits; changing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 3040 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected. House: House Administration
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 4181 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government. House: House Administration
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HJR 73 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum; authorizing new fees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HR 2114 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom Recognizing the staff of the Texas Legislative Council. Reported enrolled
SB 281 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to the use of certain language regarding a person who is deaf or hard of hearing in statutes or resolutions. House: House Administration
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1661 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to legislative oversight and funding of deferred maintenance projects. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1728 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected. House: House Administration
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to House Administration
SB 2392 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 462 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of notice of proposed rules by state agencies. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 958 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al. Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1032 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2742 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the right of members of the legislature, the lieutenant governor, committees of the legislature, and legislative agencies to access certain governmental information for legislative purposes; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HR 2385 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Recognizing the staff of the Texas Legislative Council. Reported enrolled
SB 209 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 432 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a report identifying each provision of state law that has been declared unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 456 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the right of members of the legislature, the lieutenant governor, committees of the legislature, and legislative agencies to access certain governmental information for legislative purposes; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 498 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the use of person first respectful language instead of the term "ward." House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Record vote
SB 525 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 542 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 852 84-0 (2015) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study and make recommendations regarding the storage of biometric identifiers. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1354 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the creation of a select interim committee to undertake a comprehensive review of personal financial disclosures made to the Texas Ethics Commission and certain other authorities. House: General Investigating & Ethics Considered in Calendars
HB 1427 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court. House: General Investigating & Ethics Considered in Calendars
HB 1799 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2088 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al. Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HR 2496 84-0 (2015) Author: White, Molly Honoring the legal and research divisions of the Texas Legislative Council and expressing appreciation to the agency. House: Rules & Resolutions Reported enrolled
HR 3400 84-0 (2015) Author: Márquez, Marisa Honoring the staff of the Texas Legislative Council. Reported enrolled
HR 3650 84-0 (2015) Author: Price, Four Commending the staff of the Sunset Advisory Commission. the TLC Legal Division, and Legislative staff for their work on HB 550 and SB 219. Reported enrolled
SB 524 84-0 (2015) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1844 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment and functions of the Interagency Data Transparency Commission. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 2004 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to deferred maintenance funding for state facilities. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 130 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to honesty in state taxation. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 136 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 145 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission. House: Redistricting Referred to Redistricting
HB 940 83-0 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to providing for legislative information on the Internet in Spanish. House: Technology Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1074 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements and the creation of a select interim committee to undertake a comprehensive review of personal financial disclosures made to the Texas Ethics Commission and certain other authorities. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1075 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the creation of a select interim committee to undertake a comprehensive review of personal financial disclosures made to the Texas Ethics Commission and certain other authorities. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1271 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to providing links in the online text of proposed legislation to other state laws referenced in that legislation. House: Technology
Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1556 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to a periodic review of state and local tax preferences. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2050 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2772 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain judicial officers are selected. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2881 83-0 (2013) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the creation of the Task Force to Reduce Habitual Incidents of Driving While Intoxicated. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HR 3027 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Honoring the staff of the Texas Legislative Council. Reported enrolled
SB 1908 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the repeal of certain court fees and costs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 150 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives. House: Redistricting
Senate: Redistricting, Select
Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/11
HB 162 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 279 82-0 (2011) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the use of eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1481 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2749 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to providing for legislative information on the Internet in Spanish. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3435 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to honesty in state taxation. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HR 2818 82-0 (2011) Author: Geren, Charlie Honoring the staff of the Texas Legislative Council. Reported enrolled
SB 18 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 26 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 180 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the use of eminent domain authority. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1556 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose Relating to requirements for reapportionment of congressional districts. Senate: Redistricting, Select Left pending in committee
HB 65 82-1 (2011) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to requirements for reapportionment of congressional districts. House: Redistricting Referred to Redistricting
SB 32 82-1 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose Relating to requirements for reapportionment of congressional districts. Filed
HB 1088 81-0 (2009) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to the appointment of an Executive Director in the Texas Legislative Council. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2942 81-0 (2009) Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al. Relating to accountability and transparency in government operations, including disclosure, oversight, and enforcement measures; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3297 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HCR 89 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the creation of the Texas Legislative Council. House: Rules & Resolutions Received from the House
HR 2946 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie Honoring the staff of the Texas Legislative Council. Reported enrolled
SB 1395 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SCR 44 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the creation of the Texas Legislative Council. House: Rules & Resolutions Signed by the Governor
SCR 67 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Authorizing the Texas Legislative Council to pay membership dues to the Council of State Governments for state officers. House: House Administration
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HR 2455 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony Honoring the staff of the Texas Legislative Council. Filed
HCR 16 79-0 (2005) Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al. Directing the legislative staff responsible for maintaining the Internet website for the Texas Legislature to provide improved public access to information on votes taken on legislation. Filed
HCR 17 79-0 (2005) Author: Branch, Dan Directing the legislative staff responsible for maintaining the Internet website for the Texas Legislature to provide improved public access to information on votes taken on legislation. Filed
HCR 18 79-0 (2005) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Directing the legislative staff responsible for maintaining the Internet website for the Texas Legislature to provide improved public access to information on votes taken on legislation. Filed
HCR 22 79-0 (2005) Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al. Directing the legislative staff responsible for maintaining the Internet website for the Texas Legislature to provide improved public access to information on votes taken on legislation. Received from the House
HCR 153 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to schedule a revision of the Family Code during the 2005-2006 interim. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HR 1765 78-0 (2003) Author: Goodman, Toby Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1000. Reported enrolled
HR 1772 78-0 (2003) Author: Garza, Timoteo Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1952. 1 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 1000 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to a statistical or demographic analysis conducted by the Texas Legislative Council for a state agency and to information collected by the council in the course of performing the analysis. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1335 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the organization, quorum requirements, and period of service of the directors of certain legislative agencies. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization
SB 1952 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Rules suspended
SCR 27 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Requesting that the Texas Legislative Council schedule a revision of the Alcoholic Beverage Code during the next interim. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 53 78-1 (2003) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government; making appropriations. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 19 78-1 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government. Senate: Government Organization No action taken in committee
SB 22 78-1 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the organization, board membership, and functions of certain state agencies and to the transfer of certain functions to other state agencies; providing penalties. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Reform
HB 12 78-2 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the administration of certain legislative agencies. House: Government Reform Record vote
HB 24 78-2 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government; making an appropriation. House: Government Reform No action taken in committee
HB 7 78-3 (2003) Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to governmental entities and certain regulatory practices; providing a penalty. House: Government Reform
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 14 78-3 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the administration of certain legislative agencies. House: Government Reform Referred to Government Reform
HR 344 78-3 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7. Reported enrolled
SB 2 78-3 (2003) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the organization, board membership, and functions of certain governmental agencies and to the transfer of certain functions to other governmental agencies. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
HB 804 77-0 (2001) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to the period of service of the directors of legislative agencies. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2809 77-0 (2001) Author: Wolens, Steven
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to statutory revision and statutory construction. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2853 77-0 (2001) Author: Bosse, Fred
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to information gathered and analyzed by the legislative council. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
HCR 200 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, David
Commending the Texas Legislative Council for its excellent work on the revised Texas Penal Code, recently selected as the best-written penal code in the United States. House: Rules & Resolutions
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SB 513 77-0 (2001) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the period of service of the directors of legislative agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1363 77-0 (2001) Author: Cain, David Relating to statutory revision and statutory construction. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration
SB 1364 77-0 (2001) Author: Cain, David Relating to studies performed by, and information gathered and analyzed by, the legislative council. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration
HB 402 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the service of notice on certain public officials of the filing of a case or a judgment in a case in which certain laws or rules are alleged to be unconstitutional. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3153 76-0 (1999) Author: Wolens, Steven Relating to legislative access to information. House: State Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee
SB 1367 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to legislative access to information. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HCR 128 70-0 (1987) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Directing the Legislative Council to include acute accent mark and tilde capabilities into the Capitol's Office Automation System. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1485 69-0 (1985) Author: Evans, Charles
Sponsor: Blake, Roy
Regulating to certain legislative records, communications, and information; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 65 69-0 (1985) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to filling certain vacancies on the Legislative Budget Board, Legislative Library Board, Legislative Audit Committee, Legislative Council, or other Interim Committee. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1722 68-0 (1983) Author: Messer, Bill Relating to the duties, functions, and operations of the legislative council. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 35 68-0 (1983) Author: Smith, Ashley
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to prepare a compilation of state laws relating to persons with disabilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 64 68-0 (1983) Author: Blanton, Bill Creating an advisory committee under the Texas Legislative Council to review the revision of the Texas Education Code. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education
HCR 280 68-0 (1983) Author: Wilson, Ron
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Expressing appreciation to the Texas Legislative Council. Signed by the Governor
SB 1110 68-0 (1983) Author: McFarland, Bob
Sponsor: Messer, Bill
Relating to the membership, powers, duties, functions, and operations of the legislative council. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration, Special
Effective immediately
SB 38 68-2 (1984) Author: Jones, Grant Relating to appropriation for the support of certain departments of state government. Senate: Finance Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SR 191 68-2 (1984) Author: Doggett, Lloyd Commending the Texas Legislative Council staff.
HB 2230 67-0 (1981) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to the payment of certain travel expenses of members-elect by the Texas Legislative Council. House: House Administration
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 41 67-0 (1981) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to masculine and feminine terms in public documents. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HR 83 67-1 (1981) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Commending John T. Potter and the staff of the Texas Legislative Council Redistricting Office.
HR 71 67-2 (1982) Author: Clayton, Bill Commending the staff of the Texas Legislative Council.
HCR 195 66-0 (1979) Author: Bock II, Bennie Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to study scope of existing county ordinance-making authority. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SCR 94 66-0 (1979) Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Sponsor: McBee, Susan Gurley
Authorizing continuation of interagency contracting arrangements between Legislative Council and State Commission for the Blind. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Signed by the Governor
HB 450 65-0 (1977) Author: Laney, James
Sponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to cooperation between the houses and agencies of the legislature; making appropriations. House: House Administration
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HR 166 65-0 (1977) Author: Presnal, Bill Commending directors and staff of the Legislative Reference Library, the Legislative Budget Board, and the Texas Legislative Council.
HR 168 65-0 (1977) Author: Bird, Ronald C. Commending the entire staff of the Texas Legislative Council.
HCR 19 65-2 (1978) Author: Peveto, Wayne
Sponsor: Jones, Grant
Congratulating Texas Legislative Council Softball Team. Signed by the Governor
HR 134 64-0 (1975) Author: Maloney, Robert Relating to directing the Committee on Liquor Regulation to work with the Texas Legislative Council in recodifying the liquor laws of Texas. House: Liquor Regulation
HR 215 64-0 (1975) Author: Blake, Roy Commending directors and staffs of the Legislative Reference Library, Legislative Budget Board, and the Texas Legislative Council. House: Rules
HB 1116 63-0 (1973) Author: Preston, George L. Relating to duties of the Texas Legislative Council with regard to the making certain reports on the performance of certain agencies, departments, schools, and institutions. House: Appropriations Referred to Committee on Appropriations
HCR 186 63-0 (1973) Author: Willis, Doyle Commending staffs of Texas Legislative Council and Legislative Budget Board for work "above and beyond the call of duty". House: Rules Referred to Committee on Rules
HCR 201 63-0 (1973) Author: Allen, Joe Commending the staffs of the Texas Legislative Council, the Legislative Budget Board, and the Legislative Reference Library for exemplary service to the 63rd Legislature. Filed
HR 54 63-0 (1973) Author: Lombardino, Frank Directing the Liquor Regulation Committee of the House to work with Texas Legislative Council in recodifying liquor laws. House: Liquor Regulation
HR 432 62-0 (1971) Author: Doran, Jr., Hilary B. Authorizing the Texas Legislative Council to publish the Handbook of Texas Government.
HR 466 62-0 (1971) Author: Floyd, Guy | et. al. Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to make a study of all state boards, commissions, agencies, and other regulatory bodies.
HR 540 62-0 (1971) Author: Sanchez, Henry Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to make a study of jail conditions in Texas.
HR 560 62-0 (1971) Author: Nugent, James E. Instructing the Texas Legislative Council concerning drafting of bills or joint resolutions.
HR 579 62-0 (1971) Author: Pickens, Ace Directing the Texas Legislative Council to make certain studies.
HR 615 62-0 (1971) Author: Cavness, Don Directing the Texas Legislative Council to conduct a study on taxation of mobile homes.
HR 621 62-0 (1971) Author: Golman, Joe H. Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to study the incorporation of certain unincorporated areas of Texas counties.
SB 1019 62-0 (1971) Author: Hightower, Jack Relating to the organization and composition of the Texas Legislative Council.
HR 22 62-1 (1971) Author: Slider, James L. Commending Robert E. (Bob) Johnson, John T. Potter, and staff of the Texas Legislative Council.
HR 68 62-4 (1972) Author: Jones, Delwin Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to make a study concerning the office of district attorney.
SCR 31 61-0 (1969) Author: Cole, Criss Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to conduct a study of programs for handicapped individuals.
SCR 35 61-0 (1969) Author: Creighton, Tom Providing for the establishment of the Consumer Credit Study Commitee.
SCR 16 61-1 (1969) Author: Creighton, Tom Creating the Consumer Credit Study Committee to evaluate consumer credit codes in relation to the Federal Truth in Lending Act.
HB 1 60-0 (1967) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Relating to appropriating Five Hundred Thousand Dollars to the House of Representatives and Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars to the Senate for per diem, other salaries and wages, consumable supplies and materials, current and recurring operating expenses, capital outlay, repairs and renovations to capitol, other necessary expenses, and for operations of the Legislative Council.
HB 55 60-0 (1967) Author: Hale, L. DeWitt Relating to authorizing a program for revision of the Constitution of the State of Texas.
HCR 44 60-0 (1967) Author: Vickery, Glenn Wheeler Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to make a study of tax-sharing and grant programs.
HCR 59 60-0 (1967) Author: Jones, Grant Directing the Texas Legislative Council to study the abuses resulting from the sale of liquor-by-the-drink.
SCR 45 60-0 (1967) Author: Watson, Jr., Murray Directing the Texas Legislative Council to conduct a study of programs designed to stimulate industrial growth within the State.
HB 374 59-0 (1965) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Relating to appropriating Five Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($570,000) to the House of Representatives and Two Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($210,000) to the Senate for per diem, other salaries and wages, consumable supplies and materials, current and recurring operating expenses, capital outlay, other necessary expenses, and for operations of the Legislative Budget Board and the Legislative Council.
HB 1151 59-0 (1965) Author: Thurmond, Jr., Roger H. Relating to the form and style of legislative documents.
HCR 19 59-0 (1965) Author: Miller, Wallace H. Requesting continuance of a certain study of non-academic psychological testing in the public schools.
HCR 20 59-0 (1965) Author: Shannon, Jr., Thomas Clifton "Tommy" | et. al. Requesting a continuation of a study on mass transportation by the Legislative Council.
HCR 34 59-0 (1965) Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" Requesting that the Texas Legislative Council study the Water Pollution Control Act.
HCR 40 59-0 (1965) Author: Peeler, Travis A. Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to study the methods which could be utilized to guarantee an accused the right to competent and adequate counsel.
HCR 64 59-0 (1965) Author: Brooks, Chet Providing for certain study by the Texas Legislative Council concerning metropolitan areas of the state.
HCR 73 59-0 (1965) Author: Hinson, George T. Requesting a study by the Texas Legislative Council of county government systems.
HCR 90 59-0 (1965) Author: Miller, Wallace H. Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to study the feasibility of establishing a Texas Heritage Department.
SCR 6 59-0 (1965) Author: Watson, Jr., Murray Requesting the Legislative Council to study assistance to municipalities in arterial streets.
SCR 46 59-0 (1965) Author: Cole, Criss Requesting the Legislative Council to study problems of the Deaf.
SCR 59 59-0 (1965) Author: Cole, Criss Authorizing the Legislative Council to study the legal status of unmarried parents.
SCR 70 59-0 (1965) Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al. Creating a committee and requesting the Legislative Council to direct the compilation of "The Texas Capitol" brochure for visitors to the State Capitol.
SCR 71 59-0 (1965) Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al. Requesting the Legislative Council to study methods of protecting buildings of State-supported institutions of higher education.
SCR 79 59-0 (1965) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille Requesting the Legislative Council to study the needs and facilities for care of delinquent, dependent and neglected children.
HCR 19 58-0 (1963) Author: Harris, Ed | et. al. Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to conduct a study of the ramifications of the adoption of an equal rights for women amendment to the Constitution of Texas.
HCR 57 58-0 (1963) Author: Simpson, Joshua M. "Red" Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to conduct a study relative to compensation of local officials.
SB 367 58-0 (1963) Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" | et. al. Relating to authorizing a permanent statutory revision program for the State of Texas.
SCR 10 58-0 (1963) Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott Directing the Texas Legislative Council to make a study of investment strategies of State and Local governments as possible revenue streams.
SCR 15 58-0 (1963) Author: Ratliff, David W. Directing the Texas Legislative Council to study the Fireman's Relief and Retirement Fund.
SCR 18 58-0 (1963) Author: Cole, Criss Directing the Texas Legislative Council to make a study of certain aid services to aid and facilitate the blind and visually handicapped people of the State.
SCR 61 58-0 (1963) Author: Krueger, Culp Directing the Texas Legislative Council to study the neccesary programs to preserve documentation from the Office of Civil Defense and Mobilization.
SCR 70 58-0 (1963) Author: Cole, Criss Directing the Texas Legislative Council to make a study of all the state agencies and programs designed to provide assistance the the blind.
HB 399 57-0 (1961) Author: James, Tom Relating to amending a certain Act deleting the subsection which provides for the termination of membership of Senators and Representatives upon interim committees upon their failure to receive nomination or election to the Legislature for the next succeeding term.
HB 523 57-0 (1961) Author: Roberts, Ronald Edd | et. al. Relating to transferring the Legislative Reference Section of the Texas State Library from the administration and control of the Texas Library and Historical Commission to the Texas Legislative Council.
HB 1117 57-0 (1961) Author: Nugent, James E. | et. al. Relating to fixing the date for any reclassification based on the Federal Decennial Population Census.
HB 143 53-0 (1953) Author: Pearson, Jr., Gary Pinkney | et. al. Relating to repealing the act which created the Texas Legislative Council; providing for disposition of property, records, documents, and papers in possession of the Legislative Council.
HB 793 53-0 (1953) Author: Crosthwait, John L. | et. al. Relating to the terms and appointment of Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the Legislative Budget Board and the Legislative Council, or on any other interim Committee.
HB 664 52-0 (1951) Author: Crouch, Douglass "Doug" Relating to amending certain acts relating to the State Legislative Council, providing for the election of its members.
SB 316 51-0 (1949) Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob" | et. al. Relating to creating the Texas Legislative Council; providing for the appointment of its members and for the filing of vacancies in its membership; prescribing its powers and duties; declaring the invalidity of any part of this Act shall not invalidate the remainder thereof.
HB 62 49-0 (1945) Author: Humphrey, Joe C. Relating to providing for the creation of a Legislative Council and prescribing its powers and duties; making an appropriation therefor.
HB 90 48-0 (1943) Author: Humphrey, Joe C. Relating to providing for the creation of a Legislative Council and prescribing its powers and duties; making an appropriation therefor.
HB 52 47-0 (1941) Author: Lowry, Leslie D. Relating to providing for the creation of a Legislative Council and prescribing its powers and duties; making an appropriation therefor.


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