HCR 5 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument at the state Capitol Complex honoring the victims of mass shootings.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | VICTIMS OF MASS SHOOTINGS MONUMENT
HCR 6 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Authorizing the burial of Patrick John Nugent in the State Cemetery.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| NUGENT, PATRICK JOHN | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CEMETERY
HCR 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 10 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Designating the second Tuesday in October as Legislators in Schools Day for a 10-year period ending in 2033.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| LEGISLATORS IN SCHOOLS DAY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Official Designations--10-Year Significant Dates
HCR 11 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Urging the president of the United States to keep Title 42 in place.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| IMMIGRATION LAW | PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 13 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the TWC building the Lloyd M. Bentsen State Office Building.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | LLOYD M. BENTSEN STATE OFFICE BUILDING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
HCR 22 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the "Keep Nine" amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| KEEP NINE AMENDMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 26 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Authorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board, to approve the construction of a monument honoring victims of communism at the State Capitol Complex, at a site outside of the historic Capitol grounds.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM MONUMENT
HCR 28 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Calling on the federal government to conduct an unbiased and comprehensive investigation of the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Expressing support for geothermal energy production.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 31 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Urging Congress to overturn the "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'" rule via the Congressional Review Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HCR 32 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the legacy of convict leasing in Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| CONVICT LEASING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 33 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 36 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Urging Congress to ensure that the survivors and surviving families of the Sutherland Springs mass shooting receive compensation equivalent to the relief provided to those impacted by similar incidents.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, COMMUNITY OF
HCR 38 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Urging the United States Congress to investigate the anti-fiduciary practices of BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FINK, LARRY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 40 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody
Affirming the governor's authority to order the Texas Military Department to shoot down an aircraft illegally operating inside Texas airspace if that aircraft's purpose is to collect information in behalf of a foreign nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aeronautics | Governor | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 41 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Expressing support for the Electoral College.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Presidential | ELECTORAL COLLEGE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 43 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Urging local police departments to take action against police officers that fail to follow laws, policies, and regulations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 44 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the Capitol Complex Child Development Center "Emma's Garden" in honor of Emma Barrientos.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMMA'S GARDEN | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 46 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Urging Congress to pass legislation to protect children from the harms of social media.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 47 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Extending the duty of the comptroller of public accounts under Section 7-c, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, to deposit certain tax revenue to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales
HCR 48 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Expressing support for the Texas attorney general to bring an action against a federal agency to assert any claim the attorney general determines is justiciable to prevent the agency from violating federal law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 49 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| GEORGE FLOYD JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 50 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| MINIMUM WAGE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 51 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VOTING RIGHTS ACT
HCR 52 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass House Resolution 61, the Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2023.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| LEADING AGAINST WHITE SUPREMACY ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 53 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass H.R. 40 to establish the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 54 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Notifying the federal government of the tragic loss of firearms, accessories, and ammunition of all private gun owners in Hunt, Hopkins, and Van Zandt Counties, and possibly other counties, in a series of alleged boating accidents.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BOATS & BOATING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HCR 55 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Authorizing the burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| HERMAN, GUY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CEMETERY
HCR 60 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Christina
Urging Congress to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| PROTECTION OF LAWFUL COMMERCE IN ARMS ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 62 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study motorcycle operator profiling by law enforcement officers.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 63 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker to create a joint interim committee to study suicide prevention in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUICIDE
HCR 64 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 65 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to create a joint interim committee to study domestic violence in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Family--Family Violence | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 69 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study the construction of a second vehicular causeway connecting Padre Island to the mainland.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 71 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the building being constructed in Phase Two of the Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue and 15th Street the Irma Rangel Building.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | IRMA RANGEL BUILDING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 78 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Urging the federal government to declare foreign drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Drugs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 79 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark
Urging the federal government to declare foreign drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Drugs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 81 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Affirming that fatherhood is essential to the development of all children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 86 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Expressing support for the strengthening of our partnership with Taiwan and for the expansion of Taiwan's role on the global stage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TAIWAN
HCR 88 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Expressing opposition to the creation of a central bank digital currency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Financial--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 89 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody
Expressing support for the Bitcoin economy in Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Financial--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 91 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a replica of the National Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| NATIONAL LIFE MONUMENT | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HCR 112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Sergeant Major Jerry L. Bell.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| BELL, JERRY LYNN | LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 115 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, StanSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Master Sergeant Mike C. Peña.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | PEÑA, MIKE C. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 116 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study issuance of credit against required recapture payments for Gulf Coast county school districts with excess facilities costs.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 124 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.
Filed
| MAGNOLIA, CITY OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HR 238 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Impeaching and suspending from office Judge Mary Brown, Judge of the 301st Judicial District.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BROWN, MARY | Courts--Judges | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 302 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Expressing solidarity with the freedom movement in Iran.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| IRAN | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 435 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to expand their comprehensive cardiovascular screening programs.
House: Public Health
Reported enrolled
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 520 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting the Speaker of the House to create an interim committee to study issues relating to food insecurity in Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2050 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark
Urging the federal government to support the construction of the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 2285 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Urging President Joseph R. Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to take immediate action to provide Special Humanitarian Parole for Cameroonian refugees.
Filed
| Aliens | CAMEROON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2377 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Impeaching Warren Kenneth Paxton, Attorney General of the State of Texas, and preferring articles of impeachment against him.
Signed in the House
| PAXTON, WARREN KENNETH, JR. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2547 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Creating a Board of Managers to present articles of impeachment preferred by the house against Warren Kenneth Paxton Jr. to the senate.
Reported enrolled
| PAXTON, WARREN KENNETH, JR. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 1 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Declaring gun violence a public health crisis.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GUN VIOLENCE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 2 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Extending the duty of the comptroller of public accounts under Section 7-c, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, to deposit certain tax revenue to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Transportation
Signed by the Governor
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales
SCR 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Expressing support for ending "gender-affirming care."
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 4 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the Capitol Complex Child Development Center "Emma's Garden" in honor of Emma Barrientos.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
| EMMA'S GARDEN | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Authorizing the burial of Patrick John Nugent in the State Cemetery.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| NUGENT, PATRICK JOHN | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CEMETERY
SCR 11 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
SCR 13 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Recognizing the Texas Black Reconstruction Legislators Recognition Act.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS BLACK RECONSTRUCTION LEGISLATORS RECOGNITION ACT
SCR 15 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Approving the construction of a statue or monument in the place of the Confederate Soldiers Monument that pays tribute to Texans lost in mass shootings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | VICTIMS OF MASS SHOOTINGS MONUMENT
SCR 17 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the "Keep Nine" amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| KEEP NINE AMENDMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
SCR 22 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, BobSponsor: Metcalf, Will
Authorizing the creation and appointment of joint legislative study committees by the lieutenant governor and speaker of the House of Representatives.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 23 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Urging the federal government to declare foreign drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Drugs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 24 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a replica of the National Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Committee report sent to Calendars
| NATIONAL LIFE MONUMENT | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SCR 25 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Expressing opposition to the creation of a central bank digital currency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Financial--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 26 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Urging Congress to amend federal law to allow states to provide for the consolidation of federally funded workforce development services with federally funded social safety net services.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 28 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Signed by the Governor
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
SCR 29 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Declaring an invasion of the State of Texas by transnational cartel terrorists, urging the governor to accelerate the construction of a wall along the Southern Border, and urging Congress to deploy military forces to combat transnational cartels.
Senate: Border Security
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | Crimes--Drugs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Condemning the Chinese Communist Party.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 34 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Expressing support for the strengthening of our partnership with Taiwan and for the expansion of Taiwan's role on the global stage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TAIWAN
SCR 46 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, PeteSponsor: Kuempel, John
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the placement of the Texas Game Warden Memorial at the State Capitol Complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| GAME WARDEN MEMORIAL, TEXAS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SCR 48 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the new transit amenity center at 207 W. 14th Street in the Capitol Complex the "Lead On! Transit Amenity" in honor of Justin Dart.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DART, JUSTIN | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 56 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study issuance of credit against required recapture payments for Gulf Coast county school districts with excess facilities costs.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 40 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Granting permission for use of the chamber of the Texas Senate by the Texas Lyceum on January 26, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Reported enrolled
| LYCEUM, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 43 88-0 (2023)
Author: Whitmire, John
Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the Senate Chamber in 2023 and 2024.
Reported enrolled
| DEMOLAY ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 678 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Requesting Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for funds used or will be used to meet federal obligations to secure the southern border.
Reported enrolled
| BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the building being constructed in Phase Two of the Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue and 15th Street the Irma Rangel Building.
Filed
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | IRMA RANGEL BUILDING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 1 88-1 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Declaring an invasion of the State of Texas by transnational cartel terrorists; urging the Governor to accelerate construction of a wall along the southern border; urging the U.S. Congress to deploy military forces.
Filed
| BORDER | Crimes--Drugs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study issuance of credit against required recapture payments for Gulf Coast county school districts with excess facilities costs.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.
Filed
| MAGNOLIA, CITY OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HCR 3 88-2 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the building being constructed in Phase Two of the Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue and 15th Street the Irma Rangel Building.
Filed
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | IRMA RANGEL BUILDING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 4 88-2 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
In memory of Tamoria R. Jones and authorizing her burial in the State Cemetery.
Received from the House
| JONES, TAMORIA R. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorial | STATE CEMETERY
SCR 1 88-2 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study issuance of credit against required recapture payments for Gulf Coast county school districts with excess facilities costs.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Calling for the thorough investigation of the Colony Ridge development in Liberty County and expressing support for legislation that prohibits illegal immigrants from purchasing land in communities across Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COLONY RIDGE DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 2 88-3 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Urging the Texas attorney general to file suit against the federal government for injunctive relief from the Border Patrol's practice of destroying barriers placed by Texas along its international border.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 3 88-3 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the building being constructed in Phase Two of the Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue and 15th Street the Irma Rangel Building.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | IRMA RANGEL BUILDING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 4 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| MAGNOLIA, CITY OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HCR 20 88-3 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 21 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Demanding the federal government to declare foreign drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Drugs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 24 88-3 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a replica of the National Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| NATIONAL LIFE MONUMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD
HR 10 88-3 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Reaffirming Texas' support for Israel and recognizing Israel's right to defend its citizens.
Reported enrolled
| ISRAEL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 16 88-3 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Extending a formal apology to Attorney General Ken Paxton.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PAXTON, WARREN KENNETH, JR. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study issuance of credit against required recapture payments for Gulf Coast county school districts with excess facilities costs.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 2 88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Declaring an invasion of the State of Texas by transnational cartel terrorists, urging the governor to accelerate the construction of a wall along the Southern Border, and demanding that Congress deploy military forces to combat transnational cartels.
Filed
| BORDER | Crimes--Drugs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SR 2 88-3 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Recognizing Israel's right to use decisive force in defending its citizens and reaffirming Texas' support for Israel.
Reported enrolled
| ISRAEL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 78 88-3 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Reaffirming an unwavering commitment to the shrimping industry and urging the Secretary of the United States Department of Commerce to issue a fishery resource disaster determination for fisheries along the Gulf of Mexico.
Filed
| COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SHRIMPING INDUSTRY
SR 79 88-3 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Urging the Food and Drug Administration to provide clear enforcement guidance regarding the distribution and sales of disposable vapor products.
Filed
| FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION, US | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Tobacco Products
HCR 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.
Filed
| MAGNOLIA, CITY OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HCR 2 88-4 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a replica of the National Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex.
Filed
| NATIONAL LIFE MONUMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD
HCR 5 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Filed
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HR 76 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman
Urging Governor Greg Abbott to utilize all available means to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza.
Filed
| GAZA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 122 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Affirming Texas' support for life and encouraging the U.S. President and Congress to facilitate the end of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Filed
| ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 2 88-4 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.
Filed
| MAGNOLIA, CITY OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SCR 8 88-4 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study deficiencies in the State of Texas systems for protecting wards under state-supervised guardianships.
Filed
| GUARDIANS & WARDS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 1 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 2 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Recognizing that pornography is a public health hazard.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PORNOGRAPHY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House of Representatives to direct the appropriate house and senate committees to conduct an interim study regarding the feasibility of integrating the Northeast Texas Trail into the state park system.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | NORTHEAST TEXAS TRAIL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 4 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Expressing opposition to the enactment or enforcement in Texas of a law, under a federal mandate, that automatically suspends the driver's license of an individual who is convicted of certain offenses.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Drugs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HCR 5 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the building being constructed on the east side of North Congress Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets the Barbara Jordan Building.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| BARBARA JORDAN BUILDING | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Encouraging employers to look for ways to honor veterans on Veterans Day, including allowing veterans a day off in appreciation for their service.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | VETERANS DAY
HCR 7 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the TWC building the Lloyd M. Bentsen State Office Building.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | LLOYD M. BENTSEN STATE OFFICE BUILDING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 8 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 9 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the United States Congress to conduct a cost-benefit analysis regarding the risks of climate change and appropriate measures to address them.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 10 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Designating the second Tuesday in October as Legislators in Schools Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| LEGISLATORS IN SCHOOLS DAY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Official Designations--10-Year Significant Dates
HCR 11 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to conduct a study on the creation of a divinity program at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HCR 14 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 16 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass universal background checks for all gun purchases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HCR 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Directing the State Preservation Board to initiate steps to provide for the replacement of the Children of the Confederacy plaque with a plaque to honor victims of the state's convict leasing system.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| CONVICT LEASING | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HCR 18 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the legacy of convict leasing in Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| CONVICT LEASING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 20 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VOTING RIGHTS ACT
HCR 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| MINIMUM WAGE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 22 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Expressing support for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Texas while expanding and diversifying the economy.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 25 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Expressing support for full funding of the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program, including the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 34 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| GEORGE FLOYD JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 36 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Urging the United States Congress to pass the I am Vanessa Guillén Act.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| I AM VANESSA GUILLÉN ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 39 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Urging Congress to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision from the Social Security program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
HCR 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
HCR 43 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
HCR 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake
Directing the governor to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to 1st Lieutenant Andrew Jackson Lummus Jr.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | LUMMUS, ANDREW JACKSON, JR. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 45 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Recognizing the importance of the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for by the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Presidential | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 47 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the Green New Deal.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| GREEN NEW DEAL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 48 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Urging Congress to pass legislation that would grant licensing authority for public school bus drivers to the states.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
HCR 51 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to pass the I am Vanessa Guillén Act.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| I AM VANESSA GUILLÉN ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 52 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 53 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the U.S. Constitution addressing campaign fundraising and spending limits.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Approving the SNAP settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| DEPT. OF JUSTICE, U.S. | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 56 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Approving the settlement agreement between the Health and Human Services Commission and plaintiffs Coleman, Jackson, and Perez.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| COLEMAN, DORENA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JACKSON, CURTIS | PEREZ, FEDERICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 57 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 58 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study suicide prevention in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUICIDE
HCR 59 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House of Representatives to provide for a joint interim study regarding domestic violence.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Family--Family Violence | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 60 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Establishing an America 250 state commission.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| AMERICA 250 STATE COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 63 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass H.R. 40 to establish the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 64 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the John H. Reagan State Office Building the Irma Rangel State Office Building.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 65 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Encouraging the Texas Department of Transportation to develop and support signature trail and active transportation network projects.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 66 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Condemning racism against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 71 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Urging Congress to bestow on Marcelino Serna the Congressional Medal of Honor.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SERNA, MARCELINO
HCR 72 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the authority of a county or municipality to close access to public beaches during a disaster.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 73 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study motorcycle operator profiling by law enforcement officers.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | MOTORCYCLES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 76 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Urging Congress to provide financial assistance to the states' unemployment compensation programs.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Unemployment | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 84 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Recognizing the vital importance of the enduring friendship between Texas and the United Kingdom.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS, STATE OF | UNITED KINGDOM
HCR 86 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, JarvisSponsor: Miles, Borris
Expressing support for equitable access to transformative therapies for sickle cell disease.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 89 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 91 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Expressing commitment to eliminating racially offensive place names and urging the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to approve requests to change racially offensive names of geographic features.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GEOGRAPHIC NAMES, US BOARD ON | Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the regulation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of preproduction plastic from point and nonpoint sources.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 10 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Condemning China's practice of involuntary organ harvesting.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 186 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Expressing support for the strengthening of the partnership between the U.S. and Taiwan and for the expansion of Taiwan's role on the global stage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TAIWAN
HR 237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Expressing support for processing all data relating to local, state, and national elections and storing electronic and paper ballots and all records relating to voting machines within the United States.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
| Elections--Voting Systems | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 253 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Recognizing November 2021 as Ukrainian Genocide Remembrance Month.
House: State Affairs
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Official Designations--Special Dates | UKRAINIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE MONTH
HR 538 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Condemning racism against Asian Americans.
House: State Affairs
Reported enrolled
| Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 646 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Expressing support for the protection of religious liberty and urging local and state law enforcement authorities to work to prevent and report anti-religious hate crimes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HATE CRIMES | Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 726 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Expressing support for the efforts of the Black Lives Matter movement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Condemning the genocide perpetrated against the Rohingya people by the military government of Myanmar.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | ROHINGYA GENOCIDE
HR 1330 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Condemning rising ethno-nationalism and the suppression of democratic principles in India.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INDIA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Condemning the Uyghur genocide committed by China's government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UYGHUR GENOCIDE
HR 1531 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Recognizing that pornography is a public health hazard.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| PORNOGRAPHY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1779 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Expressing support for geothermal energy production.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Recognizing the importance of school nutrition programs in providing meals to children who have faced food insecurity, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Reported enrolled
| Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Urging Congress to pass the "CHIPS for America Act" or any legislation that substantially increases the United States' investments in semiconductor manufacturing and research.
Reported enrolled
| CHIPS FOR AMERICA ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 1 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Expressing opposition to the enactment or enforcement in Texas of a law, under a federal mandate, that automatically suspends the driver's license of an individual who is convicted of certain offenses.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| Crimes--Drugs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SCR 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Condemning China's practice of involuntary organ harvesting.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 4 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Expressing support for full funding of the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program, including the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 8 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Declaring gun violence a public health crisis.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Weapons
SCR 12 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
SCR 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
SCR 18 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Urging Congress to pass legislation that would grant licensing authority for public school bus drivers to the states.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
SCR 23 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Establishing an America 250 state commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| AMERICA 250 STATE COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 27 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the U.S. Constitution addressing campaign fundraising and spending limits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
SCR 28 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Defining "native Texan."
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| NATIVE TEXAN | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 29 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Expressing commitment to eliminating racially offensive place names and urging the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to approve requests to change racially offensive names of geographic features.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| GEOGRAPHIC NAMES, US BOARD ON | Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 30 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Marcelino Serna.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SERNA, MARCELINO
SCR 31 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Conferring legislative approval of the Coleman Settlement Agreement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| COLEMAN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 32 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Designating the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to direct the appropriate House and Senate committees to conduct an interim study regarding the feasibility of integrating the Northeast Texas Trail into the state park system.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Interim Studies | NORTHEAST TEXAS TRAIL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 34 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to pass the I am Vanessa Guillén Act.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Left pending in committee
| I AM VANESSA GUILLÉN ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 41 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the "Keep Nine" amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
| Courts--Judges | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
SCR 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Authorizing the Attorney General of Texas to seek all necessary relief, including seeking an adjustment to the U.S. Census in order that the true nature of the Texas population may be known and congressional representation may be reapportioned.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Redistricting | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 45 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the Capitol Complex Child Development Center "Emma's Garden" in honor of Emma Barrientos.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Private Marcelino Serna and to U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice William Ray Flores.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| FLORES, WILLIAM RAY | LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SERNA, MARCELINO
SR 5 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Recognizing that all businesses are essential and all Texans who want to work should be free to earn a living free from government interference.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 342 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Urging the Public Utility Commission of Texas to significantly reduce the high system-wide offer cap and evaluate changes to the market structure.
Reported enrolled
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 464 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Expressing support for the democratic nation of Israel and condemning attacks against it by Palestinian militants.
Reported enrolled
| ISRAEL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 539 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Urging the federal government to immediately declare violent foreign drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and encouraging the Texas Military Department and all state resources to use authority under Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution to repel this violent foreign drug cartel-facilitated invasion in the least lethal manner possible consistent with bringing this facilitated invasion to a conclusion at the earliest possible moment.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Crimes--Drugs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HCR 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VOTING RIGHTS ACT
HCR 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the For the People Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| FOR THE PEOPLE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 3 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| GEORGE FLOYD JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 5 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HCR 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| MINIMUM WAGE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 7 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass H.R. 40 to establish the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 8 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Urging Congress to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| FOR THE PEOPLE ACT | JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 10 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
SCR 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Urging the federal government to immediately declare violent foreign drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
Filed
| Crimes--Drugs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Recognizing that the Texas-Mexico border is vital to the economy, education, and character of our state, and that the cities and counties along the Texas-Mexico border are vibrant, prosperous, diverse, and safe communities.
Filed
| BORDER | MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 10 87-1 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Urging the federal government to immediately declare violent foreign drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and encouraging the Texas Military Department and all state resources to use authority under Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution to repel this violent foreign drug cartel-facilitated invasion in the least lethal manner possible consistent with bringing this facilitated invasion to a conclusion at the earliest possible moment.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Crimes--Drugs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SR 52 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Recognizing that the Texas-Mexico border is vital to the economy, education, and character of our state, and that the cities and counties along the Texas-Mexico border are vibrant, prosperous, diverse, and safe communities.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| BORDER | MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 4 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VOTING RIGHTS ACT
HCR 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the For the People Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| FOR THE PEOPLE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 7 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| GEORGE FLOYD JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 8 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HCR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Expressing support for the state ignoring all presidential executive orders until the sitting U.S. president submits to two separate, independently conducted, mental competency tests, the results of which will be made available to the public.
Filed
| PRESIDENT, U.S. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 123 87-2 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Expressing the beliefs of the House regarding prosecution for the offense of illegal voting.
Reported enrolled
| Elections--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 132 87-2 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Impeaching and suspending from office Judge Chris Morton, Judge of the 230th Judicial District.
Filed
| Courts--Judges | MORTON, CHRIS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 133 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Impeaching and suspending from office Judge Brad Urrutia, Judge of the 450th Judicial District.
Filed
| Courts--Judges | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | URRUTIA, BRAD
SCR 1 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid.
Filed
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Electric
SCR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Recognizing that the Texas-Mexico border is vital to the economy, education, and character of our state, and that the cities and counties along the Texas-Mexico border are vibrant, prosperous, diverse, and safe communities.
Filed
| BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 3 87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Urging the federal government to immediately declare violent foreign drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and encouraging the Texas Military Department and all state resources to use authority under Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution to repel this violent foreign drug cartel-facilitated invasion in the least lethal manner possible consistent with bringing this facilitated invasion to a conclusion at the earliest possible moment.
Filed
| Crimes--Drugs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SCR 4 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Department of State Health Services to establish and maintain a system of guidance, coordination, and oversight to address hospital understaffing and ICU bed shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filed
| COVID-19 | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Hospitals | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Recognizing that the Texas-Mexico border is vital to the economy, education, and character of our state, and that the cities and counties along the Texas-Mexico border are vibrant, prosperous, diverse, and safe communities.
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 49 87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Encouraging discretion at all levels of government when investigating and prosecuting cases of alleged illegal voting.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Elections--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VOTING RIGHTS ACT
HCR 3 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the For the People Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| FOR THE PEOPLE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 4 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| GEORGE FLOYD JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 5 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HCR 6 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| MINIMUM WAGE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 7 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass H.R. 40 to establish the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 9 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass the Freedom to Vote Act.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| FREEDOM TO VOTE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 12 87-3 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Urging Congress to pass legislation that would grant licensing authority for public school bus drivers to the states.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HCR 13 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 15 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Urging Congress to oppose the expansion of the Internal Revenue Service's power to track bank account transactions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Financial--Banks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid.
Co-author authorized
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Electric
SCR 3 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Urging Congress to pass legislation that would grant licensing authority for public school bus drivers to the states.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SCR 5 87-3 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Urging Congress to oppose the burdensome reporting requirements included in the Biden administration's revenue proposals for fiscal year 2022.
Filed
| Financial--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the Texas Workforce Commission Building the Lloyd M. Bentsen State Office Building.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | LLOYD M. BENTSEN STATE OFFICE BUILDING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 12 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Urging Congress to designate election day as a national holiday.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ELECTION DAY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 14 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 15 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the United States Congress to conduct a cost-benefit analysis regarding the risks of climate change and appropriate measures to address them.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 19 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
HCR 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Establishing the Complete Count Census Committee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPLETE COUNT CENSUS COMMITTEE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 24 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House of Representatives to direct the appropriate house and senate committees to conduct an interim study regarding the feasibility of integrating the Northeast Texas Trail into the state park system.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | NORTHEAST TEXAS TRAIL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
HCR 29 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Urging Congress to establish a Medicaid block grant program for Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| MEDICAID BLOCK GRANTS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 30 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| MINIMUM WAGE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 31 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VOTING RIGHTS ACT
HCR 33 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Expressing opposition to the enactment or enforcement in Texas of a law that automatically suspends the driver's license of an individual who is convicted of any drug-related offense.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HCR 34 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 35 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Recognizing human trafficking as a public health issue.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 40 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 49 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Urging Congress to oppose construction of a border wall through Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| BENTSEN-RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE PARK | BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Creating a joint interim committee to study the legacy of convict leasing in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| CONVICT LEASING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Directing the State Preservation Board to initiate steps to provide for the replacement of the Children of the Confederacy plaque with a plaque to honor victims of the state's convict leasing system.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| CONVICT LEASING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD
HCR 56 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Urging Congress to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SURVIVORS PROTECTION ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 58 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Condemning the American Law Institute's 2018 Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance and discouraging courts from relying on the Restatement as an authoritative reference regarding established rules and principles of law.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | RESTATEMENT OF THE LAW OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
HCR 61 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Urging Congress to pass the Recovering America's Wildlife Act.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| RECOVERING AMERICA'S WILDLIFE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 64 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Encouraging the Texas Department of Transportation to develop and support bikeway network projects.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 65 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass universal background checks for all gun purchases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HCR 66 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging the United States Congress to impeach President Donald J. Trump.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TRUMP, DONALD JOHN
HCR 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the U.S. Constitution overturning the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| CITIZENS UNITED V. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 70 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Urging the Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization to include Produce Road in the Hidalgo County MPO Thoroughfare Plan.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HIDALGO COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Urging the president and Congress to continue to protect La Lomita Historical Park.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| LA LOMITA HISTORICAL PARK | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 73 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Urging Congress to designate the Butterfield Overland Trail as a National Historic Trail.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND TRAIL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 74 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Urging Congress to enact H.R. 613/S. 164, the TRICARE Reserve Select Improvement Act.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TRICARE RESERVE SELECT IMPROVEMENT ACT
HCR 78 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Approving the settlement agreement between the State of Texas and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS, STATE OF
HCR 80 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to enact legislation establishing a single-payer health care system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 81 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study suicide prevention in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUICIDE
HCR 82 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 83 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 84 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Designating January 22, the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, as the Day of Tears for a 10-year period beginning in 2020.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DAY OF TEARS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Official Designations--10-Year Significant Dates
HCR 85 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Expressing support for the process set out in Section 316.092, Government Code, and honoring the intent of the law relating to the Sufficient Balance for the Economic Stabilization Fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| JOINT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC STABILIZATION FUND BALANCE, SELECT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 88 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass stricter gun laws, including a ban on the sale of assault weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HCR 90 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Urging Congress to allow health savings accounts to be used for direct primary care.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 91 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Urging Congress to enact legislation to ensure that all veterans receive in a timely manner the level of medical care that they have earned.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 92 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Urging the Texas Judicial Council to require all court professionals to be trauma-informed and trained in recognizing, evaluating, and understanding the evidence and impacts of domestic violence and child abuse.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Family--Family Violence | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HCR 118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study the use of state and local partnerships and flood control infrastructure in general to help future-proof Texas against future flood events on a watershed basis.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| FLOODS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Campbell, Donna
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to George Benton Turner.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TURNER, GEORGE BENTON
HCR 124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Expressing support for a revised Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility Study.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| COASTAL TEXAS PROTECTION & RESTORATION FEASIBILITY STUDY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 126 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Recognizing pornography as a public health hazard.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PORNOGRAPHY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to conduct a study on the creation of a divinity program at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HCR 134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Designating the second Tuesday in October as Legislators in Schools Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2019.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| LEGISLATORS IN SCHOOLS DAY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Official Designations--10-Year Significant Dates
HCR 136 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House of Representatives to provide for a joint interim study regarding driving while intoxicated and driving under the influence.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HCR 138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the practicality of establishing a brain research institute of Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Urging Congress to work collectively toward a fair, equitable, and logical approach to federal transportation funding in any new federal transportation legislation considered.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass a constitutional amendment abolishing the Electoral College and creating a system for the direct election of presidents by popular vote.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Presidential | ELECTORAL COLLEGE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Memorializing the 116th Congress to pass H.R. 40 establishing a commission to study and develop reparation proposals for African Americans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Expressing support for the Green New Deal.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| GREEN NEW DEAL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform that creates a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| IMMIGRATION REFORM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to oppose the transgender military ban.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Encouraging the implementation of evidence-based police training for police officers and staff in leadership and supervisory roles in all police departments across the state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Andrew Jackson Lummus Jr.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | LUMMUS, ANDREW JACKSON, JR. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 166 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Urging the president to designate a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 167 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John
Urging Congress to pass legislation compensating the survivors and surviving families of the Sutherland Springs mass shooting for damages due to the failure of the U.S. Air Force to report the shooter's conviction to the FBI National Crime Information Center Database.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, COMMUNITY OF
HCR 168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Directing the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to conduct a study on control label products.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Received from the House
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass H.R. 1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2019
HCR 171 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Recognizing the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas for its contributions to this state.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Signed by the Governor
| LIPAN APACHE TRIBE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Urging Congress to enact legislation directing the Department of Housing and Urban Development to rewrite the formula for the allocation of Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery funds to low- and moderate-income people.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | U.S. DEPT. OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
HCR 179 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Requesting the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism to conduct a study on the promotion of Employee Stock Ownership Plans in Texas.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLANS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 16 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem and condemning efforts of UNESCO to deny Judaism's historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Reported enrolled
| JERUSALEM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNESCO
HR 23 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Expressing support for the strengthening of our partnership with Taiwan and for the expansion of Taiwan's role on the global stage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TAIWAN
HR 69 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Urging the president of the United States to end the Zero Tolerance Policy with respect to immigration and to uphold the provisions of the Flores Agreement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FLORES AGREEMENT | IMMIGRATION LAW | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Expressing support for full reinstatement of Project Re-Integration of Offenders.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PROJECT RE-INTEGRATION OF OFFENDERS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Condemning the practice of state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting from prisoners in the People's Republic of China.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 776 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Urging the Texas delegation of Congress to support bipartisan climate action policy initiatives.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 781 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Recognizing that pornography is a public health hazard.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| PORNOGRAPHY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 928 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Expressing support for Bags of Love, a Lufkin-based nonprofit organization, and its mission to make transitions easier for children in the care of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Reported enrolled
| BAGS OF LOVE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1160 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Urging Congress to unite in bipartisan support for the ratification of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT--USMCA
HR 1439 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Requesting the speaker to provide for an interim house study on retirement security in Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Retirement Systems--General
HR 1783 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Expressing support for the rights of Compact of Free Association islanders residing in Texas.
Reported enrolled
| COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION (COFA) | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Urging Congress to pass legislation to consolidate funding for FEMA temporary housing programs and HUD long-term housing programs into a single Disaster Housing Response and Recovery Block Grant.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | U.S. DEPT. OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
SCR 1 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
SCR 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
SCR 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: White, James
Expressing opposition to the enactment or enforcement in Texas of a law that automatically suspends the driver's license of an individual who is convicted of any drug-related offense.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SCR 13 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Urging Congress to oppose construction of a border wall through Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| BENTSEN-RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE PARK | BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint joint committees.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 21 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Approving the settlement agreement between the State of Texas and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS, STATE OF
SCR 23 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Urging Congress to designate the Butterfield Overland Trail as a National Historic Trail.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND TRAIL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 24 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Expressing support for a revised Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility Study.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| COASTAL TEXAS PROTECTION & RESTORATION FEASIBILITY STUDY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Urging the Texas delegation to Congress to express to the U.S. Maritime Administration and the jurisdictional congressional committees the critical need to provide a national security multimission training vessel to the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TEXAS A&M MARITIME ACADEMY | UNITED STATES MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
SCR 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the use of incorporation by reference in the Texas Insurance Code.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 52 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Recognizing S.B. 976 as the Samuel Allen Law.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SAMUEL ALLEN LAW
SCR 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Urging Congress to pass the Recovering America's Wildlife Act.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| RECOVERING AMERICA'S WILDLIFE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 54 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Opposing the allocation of any state or federal money toward the construction of a border wall.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 57 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee on state health care coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 59 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Urging the president to designate a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 61 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Recognizing the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas for its contributions to this state.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Signed by the Governor
| LIPAN APACHE TRIBE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the Senate Chamber.
Reported enrolled
| DEMOLAY ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Declaring the crisis at the Texas-Mexico International Border an emergency and requesting Congress to adopt a budget that fully funds all means necessary to fully secure the Texas-Mexico International Border.
Reported enrolled
| BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SR 627 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Condemning the systematic, state-sanctioned harvesting of organs from prisoners of conscience in the People's Republic of China.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 760 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Urging Congress to unite in bipartisan support for the ratification of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT--USMCA
SR 763 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Urging support for the rights of Compact of Free Association islanders residing in Texas.
Reported enrolled
| COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION (COFA) | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact legislation to consolidate disaster recovery housing funding into a single Disaster Housing Response and Recovery Block Grant.
Reported enrolled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 28 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Expressing opposition to United Nations Agenda 21.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| AGENDA 21 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | UNITED NATIONS
HCR 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Declaring that presidential executive orders cannot interfere with states' rights.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 31 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Urging Congress to encourage the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revise existing policies that promote the waste of water after an irrigated crop has been declared a failure.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, U. S. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Water--General
HCR 33 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Urging Congress to consider the removal of trade, financial, and travel restrictions relating to Cuba.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | CUBA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 34 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the U.S. Constitution overturning the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 35 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Urging Congress to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to limit the types of food items eligible for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| FOOD & NUTRITION ACT OF 2008 | FOOD STAMPS | NUTRITION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 36 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 37 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Calling on Congress to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings, and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 43 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Directing the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to support the creation of a model water recycling project.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION
HCR 44 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Urging Congress to pass S.2896, the Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2016.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
| CARE VETERANS DESERVE ACT OF 2016 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Record vote
| BORDER | MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 53 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, LanceSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Authorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board, to approve and permit the relocation of the Texas Game Warden Memorial to a site at the State Capitol, south of the Sam Houston Building, just outside of the historic grounds.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| GAME WARDEN MEMORIAL, TEXAS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HCR 54 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to keep the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 56 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Recognizing Texas as a Purple Heart State.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
| PURPLE HEART STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 57 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Encouraging Texans to donate bone marrow and blood and to register as organ donors.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 58 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Urging Congress to provide Texas with Medicaid block grants.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| MEDICAID BLOCK GRANTS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 59 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Urging Congress to pass a budget.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 64 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Recognizing the important role of vaccinations in preventing meningococcal disease.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 73 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Expressing support for a $15 per hour minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| MINIMUM WAGE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 75 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Urging Texans not to use the flag emoji of the Republic of Chile when referring to the Texas flag.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| CHILE, REPUBLIC OF | FLAGS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 78 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the development of a cruise industry on the South Texas coast.
House: Texas Ports, Innovation & Infrastructure, Select
Left pending in committee
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 82 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Urging Congress to retain the tax exemption for municipal bonds.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Received from the House
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Taxation--City
HCR 84 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew
Urging Congress to identify federal regulatory programs that harm the Texas oil and gas industry and delegate relevant regulatory responsibilities to state agencies.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 87 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Urging Congress to direct the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Received from the House
| DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, UNITED STATES | ELLINGTON FIELD JOINT RESERVE BASE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND
HCR 88 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging Congress to revise funding formulas for Targeted Infrastructure Capability grants to emphasize threat assessment rather than population.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Received from the House
| HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 89 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Directing the Texas Workforce Commission to rename the Texas Workforce Commission building the Lloyd M. Bentsen State Office Building.
House: House Administration
Received from the House
| LLOYD M. BENTSEN STATE OFFICE BUILDING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 90 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Urging Congress to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 94 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Declaring opposition to the enactment or enforcement of a law requiring the revocation or suspension of the driver's license of any individual convicted of a drug offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HCR 96 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting The University of Texas at Austin to lead a study by several Texas public universities to examine how young black males in Texas are affected by the benefits and detriments of living in Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HCR 97 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Establishing the Complete Count Census Committee.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COMPLETE COUNT CENSUS COMMITTEE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 98 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Urging Congress and the president to reject the imposition of an import tax or border adjustment tax on trade with Mexico.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 99 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Declaring Israel a major strategic ally of Texas.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ISRAEL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
HCR 102 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Expressing support for prioritizing a substantial increase in funding for graduate medical education before authorizing the creation and support of additional medical schools.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 103 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the impact of any proposals by the federal government to alter or abrogate NAFTA.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Interim Studies | NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT--NAFTA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Urging Congress to require the Bureau of Land Management to commission a gradient boundary survey of the south bank of the Red River.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | RED RIVER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Encouraging Congress to pass legislation allowing the State of Texas to manage the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery out to 200 nautical miles.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 106 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Urging Congress to provide sufficient federal funding for the construction of a storm surge barrier along the Texas coast.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Urging appropriate state agencies to support the establishment of a veterans memorial in Conroe.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | VETERANS MEMORIAL IN CONROE
HCR 108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Directing the comptroller of public accounts to reduce the amounts of certain revenue that would otherwise be deposited to the state highway fund for the 2018 and 2019 state fiscal years.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Taxation--Sales
HCR 112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Condemning the international Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement and its activities to spread anti-Semitism in Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ANTI-SEMITISM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, BarbaraSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Urging future owners to preserve the name of the G. J. Sutton State Office Complex in San Antonio.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| G. J. SUTTON STATE OFFICE COMPLEX | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 118 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Finding that the diversion of sales tax funds from general revenue to the state highway fund was approved by Texas voters in 2015 and is required under Section 7-c, Article VIII, of the Texas Constitution.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HCR 119 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VOTING RIGHTS ACT
HCR 120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Urging Congress to end the antitrust exemption for insurers.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Insurance--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Campbell, Donna
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Travis E. Watkins.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WATKINS, TRAVIS E.
HCR 125 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the United States Congress to conduct a cost-benefit analysis regarding the risks of climate change and appropriate measures to address them.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Environment--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Urging Congress to bar investments in Russia until investigations into Russian interference with U.S. elections have been completed.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | RUSSIA
HCR 129 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Expressing support for the creation of the Sam Houston Republic of Texas Presidential Library at Sam Houston State University.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SAM HOUSTON REPUBLIC OF TEXAS PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
HCR 135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Urging the International Boundary and Water Commission to follow the terms of the 1944 U.S.-Mexico water treaty.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY & WATER COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 141 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the State Insurance Building in the Capitol Complex in honor of former president George H. W. Bush.
House: House Administration
Signed by the Governor
| BUSH, GEORGE H. W. | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study state judicial salaries.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Interim Studies | JUDICIAL SALARIES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 147 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the feasibility of a state-based New Markets Tax Credit program.
Filed
| Interim Studies | NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 149 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the feasibility of medical cannabis in Texas.
Filed
| Interim Studies | MEDICAL CANNABIS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the creation a joint interim committee to study updating open-government laws.
Filed
| Interim Studies | Open Records | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Recognizing that pornography is a public health hazard.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| PORNOGRAPHY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Recognizing the Armenian genocide.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported enrolled
| ARMENIAN GENOCIDE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Condemning President Trump's executive order as an open act of discrimination against Muslims and as a violation of the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| DISCRIMINATION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 408 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Urging Congress to preserve the North American Free Trade Agreement.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT--NAFTA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 603 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Condemning recent acts of anti-Semitism in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ANTI-SEMITISM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 664 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Requesting the governor to direct the Texas Rangers to investigate Baylor University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY | Governor | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 744 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Expressing support for the constitutional rights of lawful immigrants.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1025 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Urging Congress to recognize the importance of trade between Texas and Mexico.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported enrolled
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & COMMERCE | MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 1045 85-0 (2017)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Expressing support for the expansion of Taiwan's role in the international community.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TAIWAN
HR 1833 85-0 (2017)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact legislation to expand and extend the current federal tax credit for carbon capture, utilization, and storage under Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Reported enrolled
| CARBON CAPTURE, UTILIZATION, & STORAGE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 2042 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy
Requesting the speaker to direct the House Agriculture and Livestock Committee to conduct an interim study reviewing the rules, regulations, and enforcement authority of the Texas Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control Service.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Reported enrolled
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE
HR 2090 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Expressing support for green schools.
House: Public Education
Reported enrolled
| GREEN SCHOOLS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Urging Congress to amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of "marijuana."
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 2525 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Expressing support for the selection of Dallas as host of the 2036 Texas Bicentennial Exposition.
Reported enrolled
| 2036 TEXAS BICENTENNIAL EXPOSITION | DALLAS, CITY OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 1 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Calling on Congress to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 2 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
SCR 3 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
SCR 4 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Authorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board, to approve and permit the relocation of the Texas Game Warden Memorial to a site at the State Capitol, south of the Sam Houston Building, just outside of the historic grounds.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
| GAME WARDEN MEMORIAL, TEXAS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SCR 9 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to explore and negotiate the creation of a binational framework allowing the United States and Mexico to address the threat of communicable diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and the speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 13 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
The 85th Legislature of the State of Texas call on all sheriffs' offices in the state to comply with requests included in an immigration detainer issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SHERIFFS
SCR 14 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Expressing support for the completion of La Entrada al Pacifico international trade corridor.
Senate: Transportation
Meeting cancelled
| LA ENTRADA AL PACIFICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 16 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Encouraging the President of the United States to refrain from threatening elected officials.
Filed
| PRESIDENT, U.S. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 19 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Requesting the Texas Workforce Commission to seek a TANF waiver that would allow TWC to partner with charitable organizations and community colleges for child care, education, and job training.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SCR 21 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Recognizing Texas as a Purple Heart State.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Co-author authorized
| PURPLE HEART STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 22 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to recognize the importance of trade between Texas and Mexico.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 24 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Urging the United States Congress to continue joint federal-state funding of Texas Medicaid while transferring administration of the program to the Texas Legislature.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MEDICAID | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 32 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Urging Congress to provide sufficient federal funding for the construction of a storm surge barrier along the Texas coast.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Received from the Senate
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 33 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Approving the amended 2009 settlement agreement between the State of Texas and the U.S. Department of Justice.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | DEPT. OF JUSTICE, U.S. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 34 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Urging Congress to ensure the fair allocation of Medicare funding for graduate medical education to all states.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | MEDICARE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 35 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 36 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Encouraging Congress to pass legislation allowing the State of Texas to manage the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery out to 200 nautical miles.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 37 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Urging Congress to increase appropriations from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund to properly maintain ship channels.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Signed by the Governor
| HARBOR MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 38 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Urging Congress to continue to support NAFTA.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT--NAFTA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Urging Congress to reduce the amount of paperwork required of teachers by federal law.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 40 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to preserve federal funding for community health centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 41 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Paul, Dennis
Urging Congress to direct the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
| DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, UNITED STATES | ELLINGTON FIELD JOINT RESERVE BASE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND
SCR 42 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to adopt a Vision Zero strategy to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SCR 46 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the State Insurance Building in the Capitol Complex in honor of former president George H. W. Bush.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUSH, GEORGE H. W. | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 47 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a regulation freedom amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
SCR 51 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Metcalf, Will
Urging appropriate state agencies to support the establishment of a veterans memorial in Conroe.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | VETERANS MEMORIAL IN CONROE
SCR 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Urging Congress to pass S.2896, the Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2016.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Signed by the Governor
| CARE VETERANS DESERVE ACT OF 2016 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 54 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Expressing support for the creation of the Sam Houston Republic of Texas Presidential Library at Sam Houston State University.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SAM HOUSTON REPUBLIC OF TEXAS PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
SCR 55 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC GRID, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 56 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to examine all state open-government laws.
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Open Records | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 57 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Smithee, John
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study state judicial salaries.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | JUDICIAL SALARIES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 9 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the Senate Chamber on February 11 and 12, 2017.
Reported enrolled
| DEMOLAY ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 712 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Urging Congress to enact legislation to expand and extend the current federal tax credit for carbon capture, utilization, and storage under Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Record vote
| CARBON CAPTURE, UTILIZATION, & STORAGE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SR 887 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Encouraging the public to learn about meningococcal disease and the role of vaccination in prevention.
Reported enrolled
| MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 16 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 17 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to preserve the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 18 85-1 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
HCR 19 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the impact on Texas of any proposed modifications to NAFTA.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Interim Studies | NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT--NAFTA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 21 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 22 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging the U.S. Congress to impeach President Donald John Trump.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TRUMP, DONALD JOHN
HCR 23 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VOTING RIGHTS ACT
HCR 24 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Urging Congress to enact and fund comprehensive immigration reform that creates a road map to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, promotes economic growth, and strengthens national security.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| IMMIGRATION REFORM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 25 85-1 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Urging the United States Congress to bar investments in Russia until investigations into Russian interference with U.S. elections have been completed.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Elections--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | RUSSIA
HCR 27 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Expressing support for Executive Order 13780, Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HCR 28 85-1 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Directing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to identify the minimum state motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program required to maintain air quality in compliance with the provisions of the federal Clean Air Act.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
HCR 29 85-1 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Directing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct an assessment of the safety and regulation of municipal solid waste facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 30 85-1 (2017)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Directing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to maintain its opposition to the Beneficial Land Management request to land apply grease and grit trap waste.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 31 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Calling for the reversal of the U.S. attorney general's order issued on July 19, 2017, for the repeal of the civil asset forfeiture program, and for the program's replacement with a criminal asset forfeiture process.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| ATTORNEY GENERAL, U.S. | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 32 85-1 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Urging Congress to pass the Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STEVE GLEASON ENDURING VOICES ACT
HCR 33 85-1 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Urging Congress to waive the Social Security Disability Insurance five-month waiting period for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE
HR 221 85-1 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Urging Congress to support statehood for Puerto Rico.
Filed
| PUERTO RICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 381 85-1 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Urging Congress to declare Juneteenth a national holiday.
Filed
| JUNETEENTH | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 1 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Requesting a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid.
Filed
| ELECTRIC GRID, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 28 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Directing DPS to name the new crime lab in Laredo the Oscar "O. J." Hale Sr. Crime Lab.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| OSCAR "O. J." HALE SR. CRIME LAB | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 29 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Declaring that presidential executive orders cannot interfere with states' rights.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 30 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings, and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 31 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 32 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 34 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Directing DPS to name the new crime lab in Laredo the Oscar "O. J." Hale Crime Lab.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| HALE, OSCAR "O. J." | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 36 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Received from the House
| PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 37 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Requesting creation of a joint interim committee to study a nonsubstantive reorganization of the Texas Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Constitutional Revision | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 40 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Expressing support for the Texas Dream Act and urging other U.S. states to enact similar legislation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DEVELOPMENT, RELIEF, & EDUCATION FOR ALIEN MINORS (DREAM) ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 46 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Urging Congress to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide VA services to incarcerated veterans detained in state hospitals and to consider expanding such services to all incarcerated veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
| DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 49 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 52 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Authorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board, to approve and permit the relocation of the Texas Game Warden Memorial to a site at the State Capitol, south of the Sam Houston Building, just outside of the historical grounds.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| GAME WARDEN MEMORIAL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HCR 54 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil
Memorializing Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a "Regulation Freedom Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 56 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 57 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 59 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Urging Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to provide for a balanced federal budget, except during a war.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 61 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
| BORDER | MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 63 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to expedite natural gas exports.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 66 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Declaring Israel a major strategic ally of Texas.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ISRAEL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 67 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 70 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument at the state Capitol Complex, at a site outside the historic Capitol grounds, honoring veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | VETERANS OF THE WARS IN IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN MONUMENT
HCR 71 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Expressing support for the creation of a University of Houston health science center by the UH System Board of Regents.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HCR 72 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to provide for a joint interim study regarding economic development in the Texas coastal region.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE TEXAS COASTAL REGION | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 74 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Directing the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to support the creation of a model water recycling project in an appropriate location.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Recycling | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HCR 75 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Encouraging the State Preservation Board and the director of the Bullock Texas State History Museum to establish a museum of Texas music history as a permanent and integral program within the Bullock Museum.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM | MUSIC HISTORY MUSEUM, TEXAS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 80 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Petitioning Congress to provide funding for repairs to the Battleship Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| BATTLESHIP TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 81 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Expressing support for the placement of a monument to Lorenzo de Zavala on the grounds of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission building.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| LORENZO DE ZAVALA MONUMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 82 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
HCR 83 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the State Insurance Building Annex in the Capitol Complex the John G. Tower State Office Building.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | JOHN G. TOWER STATE OFFICE BUILDING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE INSURANCE BUILDING ANNEX
HCR 85 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Chief Petty Officer Christopher Scott Kyle.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
| KYLE, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT | LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 89 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the health insurance tax.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH CARE & EDUCATION RECONCILIATION ACT | PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 90 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Requesting the speaker and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study seawater desalination on the Texas coast.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| DESALINATION | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 91 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Urging the president to abandon the budget proposal redirecting offshore drilling revenue due to Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
| GULF OF MEXICO ENERGY SECURITY ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 94 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Estes, Craig
Urging the U.S. Congress to designate the Chisholm Trail and the Great Western Trail as National Historic Trails.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| CHISHOLM TRAIL | GREAT WESTERN TRAIL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 96 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the issue of advertising public notices.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | PUBLIC NOTICES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 97 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study occupational licensing and issues for reform.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Interim Studies | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 107 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 108 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 109 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Urging Congress to encourage the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
| DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, UNITED STATES | ELLINGTON FIELD JOINT RESERVE BASE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND
HCR 111 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Urging Hidalgo County to reduce its tax rate upon establishment of the Hidalgo County Healthcare District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| HIDALGO COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 112 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Urging Congress to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revise existing policies that promote the waste of water after an irrigated crop has been declared a failure.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, U. S. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Water--General
HCR 115 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting the Texas Supreme Court to study ways to eliminate court filing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUPREME COURT
HCR 117 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Urging the United States Congress to pass the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| EQUAL TREATMENT OF PUBLIC SERVANTS ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 120 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Urging Congress to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Section 5056, and to appropriate sufficient funds so that efforts to solve the salt problem in the Amistad International Reservoir can continue.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AMISTAD INTERNATIONAL RESERVOIR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2007
HCR 123 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study compatible land use and regulatory standards for renewable energy development.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Interim Studies | Property Interests--Real Property | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to conduct a study to examine the jobs that college graduates are able to attain in their degree field within two years of graduation and how effective it may be to use this information to reappropriate funding to colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 131 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Urging the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to extend and expand its certificate of location program for oyster harvesting.
Filed
| OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Requesting that the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives create a joint interim committee to study oyster resource management in Texas waterways.
Filed
| Interim Studies | OYSTERS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 140 84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Urging governmental entities to cease displaying the flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and to instead fly the Freedom and Heritage Flag.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FLAGS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | VIETNAM, SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF
HCR 145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Recognizing the secretary of the army for the work on the Amistad International Reservoir and the effort to continue to find funds to carry out work related to Section 4006 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.
Signed by the Governor
| AMISTAD INTERNATIONAL RESERVOIR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WATER RESOURCES REFORM & DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2014
HR 281 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Expressing support for the continuation of a defined benefit plan for retired participants in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HR 922 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Expressing support for raising awareness of metastatic breast cancer and for expanding research into its causes and the development of more effective treatments.
House: Public Health
Reported enrolled
| METASTATIC BREAST CANCER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Expressing support for Military Brat pins honoring those who grew up as dependents of military personnel.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Reported enrolled
| MILITARY BRAT PINS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Urging Congress to expedite the permitting process for the export of liquefied natural gas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 1215 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Petitioning Congress to instruct the Transportation Security Administration to accept concealed handgun licenses as valid forms of identification.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported enrolled
| CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSES | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
HR 1349 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Requesting the speaker to create an interim committee to study issues relating to police body camera equipment.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | POLICE BODY CAMERA EQUIPMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1439 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Expressing condemnation of all forms of anti-Semitism.
Reported enrolled
| ANTI-SEMITISM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1443 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Endorsing the nomination of San Antonio's Spanish colonial missions as a World Heritage site.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SPANISH COLONIAL MISSIONS
HR 1508 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Expressing support for the use of sound science to study and regulate modern agricultural technologies and opposition to legislative or regulatory action that may result in unnecessary restrictions on the technologies.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Reported enrolled
| Agriculture | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 1605 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Expressing a commitment to the elimination of illegal fishing and urging Congress to take action to end illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in our sovereign waters.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Reported enrolled
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 1824 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James
Requesting the speaker to direct the House Committee on Natural Resources to conduct an interim study on the interconnectivity of Texas water resources.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Water--Development
HR 1826 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James
Requesting the speaker to direct the House Committee on Natural Resources to conduct an interim study relating to the effects of evaporation on Texas water resources.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Water--Development
HR 1835 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Expressing support for the implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Reported enrolled
| NEXT GENERATION AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 1843 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly
Acknowledging regret for the trespasses of our predecessors against the Indigenous People, expressing respect for the cultures of the Indigenous People, honoring them for their stewardship and protection of this land, and committing to building an honest, constructive relationship and to forging a covenant with the Creator and all Indigenous People to work toward achieving the mutual goal of a society that advances opportunities for all citizens.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INDIGENOUS PEOPLE | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2500 84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Commemorating the 27th anniversary of the Sister State relationship between the State of Texas and Taiwan and expressing support for the establishment of a Texas trade office in Taiwan and for the expansion of Taiwan's role in the international community.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TAIWAN
HR 2505 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Condemning anti-Semitism and expressing opposition to the international Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ANTI-SEMITISM | BOYCOTT, DIVESTMENT, & SANCTIONS MOVEMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 3164 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Encouraging Texas communities to adopt zero waste goals.
Filed
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | ZERO WASTE GOALS
HR 3239 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Requesting the speaker of the house to create a select interim committee to examine the Hazlewood Act program.
Filed
| HAZLEWOOD ACT | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 3413 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Expressing support for La Entrada al Pacifico international trade corridor.
Filed
| LA ENTRADA AL PACIFICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 3421 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Requesting that the president of the United States grant a posthumous full pardon to World Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson.
Filed
| JOHNSON, JACK | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 3529 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Encouraging all Texans to consider adoption when deciding to expand their families and congratulating Steve and Amy Bruno on the adoption of their son, Alexander Peter Theodore Bruno.
Filed
| BRUNO, ALEXANDER PETER THEODORE | BRUNO, STEVE & AMY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 1 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
SCR 2 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
SCR 5 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
| BORDER | MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 6 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
SCR 8 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Urging Congress to reduce the amount of paperwork required of teachers by federal law.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 9 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 12 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Urging Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to provide for a balanced federal budget except during a time of national emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 13 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 23 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a regulation freedom amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| REGULATION FREEDOM AMENDMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
SCR 24 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument at the state Capitol Complex, at a site outside the historic Capitol grounds, honoring Texans who served during the Global War on Terror as part of the United States armed forces and their families.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | VETERANS OF THE WARS IN IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN MONUMENT
SCR 27 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Expressing opposition to EPA-proposed guidelines regarding carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired power plants under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| CLEAN AIR ACT | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 29 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Urging Congress to update Voting Rights Act provisions to protect against voter discrimination.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VOTING RIGHTS ACT
SCR 30 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the State Insurance Building Annex in the Capitol Complex the John G. Tower State Office Building.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | JOHN G. TOWER STATE OFFICE BUILDING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE INSURANCE BUILDING ANNEX
SCR 32 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Wu, Gene
Urging Congress to expedite natural gas exports.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 34 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Directing the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a feasibility study on the use of brackish groundwater sources in Montgomery County.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
| BRACKISH GROUNDWATER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SCR 37 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Paul, Dennis
Urging Congress to encourage the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
| DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, UNITED STATES | ELLINGTON FIELD JOINT RESERVE BASE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND
SCR 39 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Urging Hidalgo County to reduce its tax rate upon establishment of the Hidalgo County Healthcare District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
| HIDALGO COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 40 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Authorizing a portrait of Governor Rick Perry to be placed in the Texas Capitol.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Governor | PERRY, RICK, GOV. | Resolutions--Administration | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 43 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Matthew E. Mendoza.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
No action taken in committee
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | MENDOZA, MATTHEW E. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 44 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Cleto L. Rodriguez in recognition of his valiant service during World War II.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | RODRIGUEZ, CLETO L.
SCR 46 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Marcelino Serna.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SERNA, MARCELINO
SCR 47 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Urging the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to select the Rio Grande Valley region as the next expansion site for the Healthy Incentives Pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, U. S. | HEALTHY INCENTIVES PILOT PROGRAM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the Senate Chamber in the State Capitol on February 21 and 22, 2015.
Reported enrolled
| DEMOLAY ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 451 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Urging Congress to direct the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
| DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, UNITED STATES | ELLINGTON FIELD JOINT RESERVE BASE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND
SR 642 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Expressing support for the study and regulation of modern agricultural technologies.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Record vote
| Agriculture | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SR 1034 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Encouraging efforts to preserve Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site.
Reported enrolled
| HUECO TANKS STATE PARK & HISTORIC SITE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 1 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the State Insurance Building Annex in the Capitol Complex the John G. Tower State Office Building.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Placed on intent calendar
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TOWER, JOHN G.
HCR 26 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DODD-FRANK WALL STREET REFORM & CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 29 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Directing the State Preservation Board to install on a specific chair in the house gallery a plaque engraved with the words "In memory of Michael W. McKinney, a great Texan and protector of the Code and Constitution."
House: House Administration
No action taken in committee
| MCKINNEY, MICHAEL W. | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 32 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Urging Congress and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to cease imposing contraception mandates on private businesses.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, US DEPARTMENT OF | PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 34 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Expressing the legislature's opposition to United Nations Agenda 21.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
| AGENDA 21 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNITED NATIONS
HCR 38 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 42 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Urging Congress to designate election day as a national holiday.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 43 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 44 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to swiftly enact and fund comprehensive immigration reform that creates a road map to citizenship for some 11 million undocumented immigrants, promotes economic growth, and strengthens national security.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION REFORM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 45 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
HCR 46 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Urging the Congress of the United States to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution providing that, except during a national emergency or a war declared by the Congress of the United States pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 11, United States Constitution, or other national emergency, the total of all federal appropriations for a fiscal year may not exceed the total of all estimated federal revenue for that fiscal year.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 50 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 55 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Department of State to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared water resources and that it make required water deliveries to the United States a priority.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Water--Rights
HCR 56 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 57 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 58 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings as well as displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Requesting the speaker and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study seawater desalination on the Texas coast.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| DESALINATION | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 60 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Urging the United States Congress to modify the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to allow cost-sharing payments and premium tax credits to be made available to the Texas political subdivision health care benefit pools on the same basis as those for health plans participating in the new federal exchange.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 61 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 63 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Asserting sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and beseeching the federal government to immediately cease and desist from the promulgation of mandates that infringe on the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms or that are otherwise beyond the scope of its constitutionally delegated powers.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HCR 64 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Requesting the comptroller to conduct a study to determine the costs to the state of instituting the Affordable Care Act and a projection of the number of Texas residents who would lose health insurance coverage as a result of the ACA.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--Health & Accident | PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 69 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Chief Petty Officer Christopher Scott Kyle.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| KYLE, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT | LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 70 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Urging the Texas Department of Transportation to permit the use of electric arc furnace steel slag in road construction projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 71 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Urging the United States Congress to request that the U.S. Postmaster General designate a ZIP code that includes all properties within the city of Prairie View.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| POSTAL SERVICE, U.S. | PRAIRIE VIEW, CITY OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 72 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Rejecting unlimited submission to the current administration and Congress, reaffirming the sovereignty of our state, and opposing taxes imposed on the citizens of Texas by the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 73 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the State Insurance Building Annex in the Capitol Complex the John G. Tower State Office Building.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TOWER, JOHN G.
HCR 74 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Designating November as COPD Awareness Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2013, and directing the Texas Department of State Health Services to include COPD as a chronic health condition in their public awareness and educational efforts.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) | COPD AWARENESS MONTH | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Official Designations--10-Year Significant Dates | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 76 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Requesting the establishment of a select interim committee to undertake a comprehensive review of financial disclosures made by public officials.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 77 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Reaffirming Texas' sovereignty under the Texas Constitution and the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 82 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study education policy as it relates to developing a skilled workforce.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 88 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study a nonsubstantive reorganization of the Texas Constitution.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Constitutional Revision | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 89 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study recruiting firearms and ammunition manufacturers to Texas.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Signed by the Governor
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Weapons
HCR 103 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Expressing support for the creation of a University of Houston health science center by the UH System Board of Regents.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HCR 104 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, AngieSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Encouraging school districts to adopt policies that promote the use of technology and technological devices in classrooms.
House: Technology Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| Education--School Districts | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology
HCR 106 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to provide sufficient manpower, infrastructure, and technology to ensure the security and efficiency of land ports of entry on the southwestern border.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Received from the House
| BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 110 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Lieutenant General (Brevet) Everett Selden Simpson.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SIMPSON, EVERETT SELDEN
HCR 113 83-0 (2013)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument on the Capitol grounds recognizing Vietnamese Americans for their contributions to this state and nation.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | VIETNAMESE AMERICANS MONUMENT
HCR 114 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Directing the Texas Workforce Commission to rename the Texas Workforce Commission building to the Lloyd M. Bentsen State Office Building.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| LLOYD M. BENTSEN STATE OFFICE BUILDING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 117 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Expressing support for the Voting Rights Act and urging the United States Congress to protect every citizen's right to participate in the political process by making permanent the provisions of Section 5 of that legislation.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VOTING RIGHTS ACT
HCR 119 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to rewrite the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in order to lessen the burden of over-testing and teaching to the test.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 123 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the United States Congress to revise Department of Homeland Security funding formulas for Targeted Infrastructure Capability grants to include a separate threat assessment for strategically located border communities, irrespective of population.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| BORDER | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 124 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Directing the State Preservation Board to allow a variance from its rules pertaining to performances at the State Capitol in order to allow reenactments of the "Cry of Independence" at midnight on the evenings of September 15, 2013, and September 15, 2014.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| DIEZ Y SEIS DE SEPTIEMBRE (MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY) | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 127 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the gaming industry in Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| GAMBLING | Interim Studies | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 128 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the Webb County Commissioners Court to name the Precinct 4 court building in honor of Judge Oscar O. Martinez.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| MARTINEZ, OSCAR O. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 210 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor posthumously to Audie Leon Murphy.
Filed
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | MURPHY, AUDIE LEON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 44 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Commending Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and the State of Texas and supporting Israel in its legal, historical, moral, and God-given right of self-governance and self-defense.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
| ISRAEL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 230 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Expressing opposition to the United States Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and urging the United States Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution restoring republican democracy to the people of the United States.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HR 266 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Directing the State Preservation Board to install on a specific chair in the house gallery a plaque engraved with the words "In memory of Michael W. McKinney, a great Texan and protector of the Code and Constitution."
House: House Administration
Reported enrolled
| MCKINNEY, MICHAEL W. | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Urging the United States Congress to amend existing laws and regulations governing animal slaughter and meat processing to accommodate small farms and ranches.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| FOOD | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 769 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Directing the Texas State Preservation Board to remove the metal detectors in the State Capitol.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HR 866 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Expressing support for a Federal Aviation Administration unmanned aircraft systems test site in Texas and urging state offices to join in the effort to pursue this FAA designation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Aviation
HR 964 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Encouraging participation in the National Fire Protection Association's Firewise Communities program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported enrolled
| NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 987 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Requesting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency amend its financial threshold criteria for providing disaster aid to allow assistance to communities whose average property value is lower than the applicable local county or city average.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1194 83-0 (2013)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Expressing support for the expansion of Taiwan's role in the international community.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TAIWAN
HR 1247 83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Recognizing that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is now the law of the land, as per the Supreme Court decision of June 28, 2012.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1373 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Urging the United States Congress to pass the DREAM Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DEVELOPMENT, RELIEF, & EDUCATION FOR ALIEN MINORS (DREAM) ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 1786 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Urging the United States Congress to direct the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to undertake a study of urotrauma among members of the military.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | UROTRAUMA
HR 1846 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Expressing opposition to the decision of the International Olympic Committee to omit freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling from the Olympic Games.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1891 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Directing the Texas Education Agency to deploy resources and implement strategies to bridge the academic achievement gap between native and non-native English speakers in Texas schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1895 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Expressing support for chronic care coordination and encouraging the adoption of evidence-based strategies to prevent, postpone, and treat chronic diseases.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
| CHRONIC CARE COORDINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2597 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Requesting the speaker of the house to create a select interim committee to study regulatory oversight of the deer breeding industry.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Animals | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2676 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Expressing a commitment to the elimination of illegal fishing and to the conservation of Texas marine resources.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2723 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Directing the House Committee on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism to study regulatory oversight of the deer breeding industry.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2853 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to withdraw the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's proposed rule to regulate hydraulic fracturing on federal and tribal lands.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 2 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
SCR 9 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 17 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Urging Congress to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to United States Navy and United States Air Force veterans who served on the inland waterways, in the territorial waters, and in the airspace of the Republic of Vietnam and to institute a presumption of connection to employment for civilians exposed to Agent Orange in their workplaces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
| AGENT ORANGE | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 23 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Rejecting unlimited submission to the current administration and Congress, reaffirming the sovereignty of our state, and opposing taxes imposed on the citizens of Texas by the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATES' RIGHTS
SCR 24 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 25 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Urging the attorney general of Texas to expeditiously advance any necessary appeals of the ruling of the 200th Judicial District Court in the school finance case.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 26 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Davis, John
Designating November as COPD Awareness Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2013, and directing the Texas Department of State Health Services to include COPD as a chronic health condition in their public awareness and educational efforts.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) | COPD AWARENESS MONTH | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Official Designations--10-Year Significant Dates | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 27 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Urging Congress to reauthorize Section 5056 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 and to appropriate sufficient funds for the Rio Grande Environmental Management Program.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | RIO GRANDE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2007
SCR 31 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Supporting the University of Houston System Board of Regents for their approval of a health science center at the University of Houston.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SR 985 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John
Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the Senate Chamber on February 15 and 16, 2014.
Reported enrolled
| DEMOLAY ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 1030 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Recognizing the importance of postsecondary education for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Reported enrolled
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 2 83-1 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study a nonsubstantive reorganization of the Texas Constitution.
Filed
| Constitutional Revision | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 3 83-1 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Urging the United States Congress to swiftly enact and fund comprehensive immigration reform that creates a road map to citizenship for some 11 million undocumented immigrants, promotes economic growth, and strengthens national security.
Filed
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION REFORM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 4 83-1 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Expressing support for the Voting Rights Act and urging the United States Congress to protect every citizen's right to participate in the political process by making permanent the provisions of Section 5 of that legislation.
Filed
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VOTING RIGHTS ACT
HCR 6 83-1 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Approving the item of appropriation to the Public Integrity Unit in Travis County made by the General Appropriations Act for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium notwithstanding the objections of the governor.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Governor | PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT--TRAVIS COUNTY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Appropriations
HCR 9 83-1 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Approving H.B. No. 2138 notwithstanding the objections of the governor.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 28 83-1 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Expressing a commitment to the elimination of illegal fishing and to the conservation of Texas marine resources.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 4 83-1 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Urging the U.S. Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.
Filed
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION REFORM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 5 83-1 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor posthumously to Audie Leon Murphy.
Filed
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | MURPHY, AUDIE LEON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 71 83-1 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Expressing commitment to the elimination of illegal fishing.
Reported enrolled
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 1 83-2 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Approving the item of appropriation to the Public Integrity Unit made by the General Appropriations Act for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium notwithstanding the objections of the governor.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | Governor | Legislature | PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT--TRAVIS COUNTY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Appropriations
HCR 2 83-2 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study a nonsubstantive reorganization of the Texas Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Constitutional Revision | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 3 83-2 (2013)
Author: Turner, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor posthumously to Audie Murphy.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | MURPHY, AUDIE LEON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 15 83-2 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Authorizing the 83rd Legislature to appropriate an amount that exceeds the amount authorized by Section 22(a), Article VIII, Texas Constitution.
Filed
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 17 83-2 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Directing the State Preservation Board to conduct a study on improving access to the State Capitol building for persons with mobility impairments.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Relations | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HCR 21 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Urging Congress to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Section 5056, and to appropriate sufficient funds so that efforts to solve the salt problem in the Amistad International Reservoir can continue.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Received from the House
| AMISTAD INTERNATIONAL RESERVOIR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2007
HCR 23 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Memorializing Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to provide for a federal balanced budget.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 25 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Todd
Urging Congress to remove confidentiality mandates for minors from family planning services programs operating under Title X of the Public Health Service Act and Medicaid.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 27 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Expressing opposition to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Considered in Calendars
| PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 29 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 30 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting The University of Texas at Austin to lead a study by several Texas public universities to examine how young black males in Texas are affected by the benefits and detriments of living in Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HCR 31 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting the Texas Education Agency to develop a rating system for the performance of local school boards.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--School Districts | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 33 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Authorizing the burial of Susana I. Aleman in the State Cemetery.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| ALEMAN, SUSANA I. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CEMETERY
HCR 34 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Urging the United States Congress not to privatize the social security program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY
HCR 37 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Urging the United States Congress to revise the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 so that the State of Texas may exclude the assessment scores of recently arrived limited English proficiency students from adequate yearly progress determinations for a period of three years following the students' initial enrollment and so that the exclusion period for LEP students who enter Texas schools in grades 10 and higher concludes prior to the students' final year of schooling.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 39 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment and to cap the maximum federal income tax rate at 15 percent.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | Taxation--Income
HCR 42 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Expressing support for the current FBI effort to reevaluate existing policies, standards, and protocols for forensic DNA testing laboratories and expressing support for any new policies, standards, and protocols that would hold public and private labs to the same standards, audits, and review process, urging Congress to pass any necessary federal legislation that ensures continued quality in forensic science while holding public and private lab DNA analysis to the same standards, and encouraging Texas law enforcement agencies to use forensic science review methods that will eliminate DNA testing backlogs.
House: Corrections Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Signed by the Governor
| DNA | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | FORENSIC TESTING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 50 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Affirming the pride of all Texans in both our one and indivisible national union and our one and indivisible state, claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist from certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Intergovernmental Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 54 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul
Urging the United States Congress to reaffirm its commitment to the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, to abolish the Department of Education, the Federal Highway Administration, the Department of Commerce, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Labor, to reduce the federal income tax by an amount equal to the cost savings associated with the abolition of these agencies, to commit to never usurping the rights of the states in future legislation, and to refrain from exempting itself from any legislation it so passes.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
| Intergovernmental Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 57 82-0 (2011)
Author: Landtroop, Jim
Expressing the legislature's position that life begins at conception.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 60 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 61 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Expressing opposition to federal interference in state management of Texas' water resources.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Considered in Calendars
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Water--General
HCR 63 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 68 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 69 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the Department of State Health Services Laboratory Services Section building in Austin in honor of former state representative Dr. Bob Glaze.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GLAZE, BOB, REP. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 75 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Expressing the intent of the legislature to avoid placing unfunded mandates on local governments.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 78 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Expressing opposition to federal regulation of intrastate water resources.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Considered in Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. | FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Water--Rights
HCR 80 82-0 (2011)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Expressing strong opposition to unwarranted and unreasonable searches of air passengers by the Transportation Security Administration and urging the administration to cease such searches immediately.
House: Transportation
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| AIRPORTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
HCR 81 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Expressing opposition to federal regulation of hazardous waste, water, and clean air and of the production, exploration, drilling, development, operation, transportation, and processing of oil, natural gas, petroleum, and petroleum products in the State of Texas.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Considered in Calendars
| Environment--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 82 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the benefits, including health insurance, retirement programs, and other benefits, of active and retired state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Employees
HCR 85 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to require that any subsequent law cite the constitutional section authorizing Congress to enact the law, state the extent and reasons for any preemption of state, local, or tribal law, include factual findings if the authority cited is the power to regulate interstate commerce, prohibit federal agency regulations from interfering with state or local powers without express statutory authority, and require the voluntary inclusion of states in federal rulemaking.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Considered in Calendars
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 87 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Urging Congress to expand the Healthy Incentives Pilot for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to communities across the country.
House: Human Services
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| FOOD STAMPS | NUTRITION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 89 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Urging Congress to enact federal legislation to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976.
House: Environmental Regulation
No action taken in committee
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT OF 1976
HCR 90 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, SidSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Urging Congress to provide a comprehensive public alert warning system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| INTEGRATED PUBLIC ALERT & WARNING SYSTEM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 91 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that provides that corporations are not persons under the laws of the United States.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 92 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Urging Congress to enact legislation authorizing Texas and other states to enter into interstate compacts concerning groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Intergovernmental Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Water--Rights
HCR 93 82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, Raul
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study tax policy as it relates to boat sales and marine services in Texas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BOATS & BOATING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Taxation--General
HCR 94 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Urging Congress to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DODD-FRANK WALL STREET REFORM & CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 96 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to divert funds from corn subsidies to the production of fruits and vegetables.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 98 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the safe and effective use of high-powered air rifles.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
| Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Weapons
HCR 99 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the benefits, including health insurance, retirement programs, and other benefits, of active and retired state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 110 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Urging the president of the United States to defend the Defense of Marriage Act.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
| DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT | DEPT. OF JUSTICE, U.S. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 145 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Lieutenant General (Brevet) Everett Selden Simpson.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SIMPSON, EVERETT SELDEN
HCR 146 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact legislation to provide sufficient manpower, infrastructure, and technology to ensure the security and efficiency of land ports of entry on the southwestern border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & COMMERCE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HCR 147 82-0 (2011)
Author: Button, Angie
Encouraging cities to promote long-term economic development and job growth by working together on the regional level to attract and retain business investment.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Received from the House
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Intergovernmental Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 156 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Directing the Texas Historical Commission to work with the City of Austin to honor the memory of President John F. Kennedy with an official Texas Historical Marker at or near the site of the Austin Municipal Auditorium.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Received from the House
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | KENNEDY, JOHN F. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 158 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HJR 130 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Meeting requirements of the United States Department of Education concerning federal student aid by naming private institutions of higher education in the State of Texas that are authorized to operate educational programs beyond secondary education, including programs leading to a degree or certificate.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 180 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Pursuant to Article 3, Section 5 of the Texas constitution, this Texas House of Representatives of the 82nd Legislature declare our state budget as proposed in H.B. 1 be its first and only order of business and we will work day and night in pursuit of a solution.
Filed
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Rules | State Finances--Budget
HR 243 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Expressing opposition to H.R. 3424 and to any other tax proposal that would limit the use of reinsurance by non-U.S.-based insurance companies.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Reported enrolled
| Insurance--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 306 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Expressing support for the conservation of Castner Range.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Reported enrolled
| CASTNER RANGE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 523 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, Jose
Honoring the legacy of community service of the post office in Campbellton and urging Congress to direct the U.S. Postal Service to continue operating the Campbellton Post Office in Atascosa County.
House: County Affairs
Reported enrolled
| CAMPBELLTON POST OFFICE | POSTAL SERVICE, U.S. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 557 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Granting the Texas College Republicans permission to use the house chamber on March 24, 2012.
House: House Administration
Reported enrolled
| COLLEGE REPUBLICANS, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Use of Chambers
HR 680 82-0 (2011)
Author: Landtroop, Jim | et. al.
Recognizing Senate Bill 481, 81st Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2009, as the Justin Little Rail Crew Safe Transportation Act.
House: Transportation
Reported enrolled
| JUSTIN LITTLE RAIL CREW SAFE TRANSPORTATION ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 691 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Urging the U.S. senators from Texas to support passage of the Cut Federal Spending Act of 2011.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Left pending in committee
| CUT FEDERAL SPENDING ACT OF 2011 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 735 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul
Granting Texas Aggie Muster permission to use the house chamber on April 21, 2011.
House: House Administration
Reported enrolled
| AGGIE MUSTER, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Use of Chambers
HR 784 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Urging the United States Congress to fully support operations and joint force structure at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Reported enrolled
| ELLINGTON FIELD JOINT RESERVE BASE | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 930 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Endorsing Taiwan's participation as an observer in the International Civil Aviation Organization and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
House: Environmental Regulation
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TAIWAN
HR 1324 82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, Connie
Affirming the importance of folic acid in the diets of women of childbearing age.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
| FOLIC ACID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1483 82-0 (2011)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Endorsing the inclusion of Taiwan in the United States Visa Waiver Program.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TAIWAN | VISA WAIVER PROGRAM, U.S.
HR 1670 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Urging the government of Turkey to uphold and safeguard religious and human rights of all its citizens without compromise, to grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition, ecclesiastical succession, and the right to train clergy of all nationalities, and to respect the property rights and human rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and all religious and faith traditions.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
| ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | TURKEY, REPUBLIC OF
HR 1955 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Urging the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to withdraw its proposal to list the dunes sagebrush lizard under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Reported enrolled
| DUNES SAGEBRUSH LIZARD | ENDANGERED SPECIES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | UNITED STATES FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
HR 1958 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Encouraging school districts to employ certified librarians in elementary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Libraries & Librarians | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1971 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Urging the nation's commander in chief, the executive branch of the federal government, and the United States Congress to assign top priority to alleviating the backlog of disability claims by U.S. veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 1978 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the overall economic and systemic impact of Alzheimer's disease through 2017, including an inventory of public and private infrastructure and capacity and funds and systems to support and expand statewide planning and the activities of the Texas Alzheimer's Research Consortium.
House: Public Health
Reported enrolled
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 1 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, affirming that the right to keep and bear arms was reserved to the states, and providing that all compulsory federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
SCR 2 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Urging Congress to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Section 5056, and to appropriate sufficient funds so that efforts to solve the salt problem in the Amistad International Reservoir can continue.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| AMISTAD INTERNATIONAL RESERVOIR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2007
SCR 5 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: International Relations & Trade
Signed by the Governor
| CRUISE INDUSTRY | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 14 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Affirming the pride of all Texans in both our one and indivisible national union and our one and indivisible state, claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist from certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Intergovernmental Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
SCR 25 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Expressing continued support for the construction of a monument on Capitol grounds recognizing Texans who served in the Vietnam War.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | VIETNAM WAR MONUMENT
SCR 26 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to ensure that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are adequate for the purchase of a healthy diet.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FOOD STAMPS | NUTRITION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 30 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 31 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument on the Capitol grounds to honor those Texan service members who fought and died in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.
Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
| BATTLE OF THE BULGE MONUMENT | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SCR 32 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Expressing opposition to federal regulation of intrastate water resources.
House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. | FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Water--Rights
SCR 33 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to consider removal of the border wall in places where the border is already adequately guarded.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 36 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Urging the members of the Texas congressional delegation to provide to the legislature a cost analysis of the exact funding necessary for full enforcement of all immigration laws in Texas and to immediately report back to the legislature as to the status of that funding and directing the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house to send a delegation of members from both chambers to meet with members of Congress and members of the executive branch to discuss the border security crisis.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | IMMIGRATION LAW | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 38 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to provide for a joint interim legislative study on the availability of medical treatment for patients with Lyme disease in Texas.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | LYME DISEASE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 51 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Expressing the legislature's support for the construction of a monument to African American Texans on the grounds of the State Capitol at the location approved by the State Preservation Board for a Juneteenth monument.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| AFRICAN AMERICAN TEXANS MONUMENT | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SJR 1 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Urging the Congress of the United States to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States and, in the event that Congress does not submit such an amendment on or before December 31, 2011, applying to Congress to call a convention for the specific and exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to that constitution to provide, in the absence of a national emergency and on a two-thirds vote of Congress, for a federal balanced budget and requesting that the legislatures of each of the several states that compose the United States apply to Congress to call a convention to propose such an amendment.
House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--United States Constitution
SR 24 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the Senate Chamber in the State Capitol on February 12 and 13, 2011.
Reported enrolled
| DEMOLAY ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 506 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Expressing support for the conservation of Castner Range.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Reported enrolled
| CASTNER RANGE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SR 739 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Encouraging Texas employers to hire veterans.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS EMPLOYERS
SR 740 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Advocating that the United States Department of Defense name Lackland Air Force Base to the next list of the F-35 base locations.
Again read
| DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, UNITED STATES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SR 792 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Supporting a public education campaign on the importance of folic acid in the diets of women of childbearing age.
Reported enrolled
| FOLIC ACID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 947 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the Senate Chamber in the State Capitol on February 11 and 12, 2012.
Reported enrolled
| DEMOLAY ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 1006 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Urging the government of Turkey to uphold and safeguard religious and human rights of all its citizens without compromise, to grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition, ecclesiastical succession, and the right to train clergy of all nationalities, and to respect the property rights and human rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and all religious and faith traditions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | TURKEY, REPUBLIC OF
SR 1050 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Urging the nation's commander in chief, the executive branch of the federal government, and the United States Congress to assign top priority to alleviating the backlog of disability claims by United States veterans.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Urging Congress to take appropriate action to ensure acceptable treatment of the public by personnel of the Transportation Security Administration.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| AIRPORTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
HCR 11 82-1 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 14 82-1 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Directing the Texas Historical Commission to work with the City of Austin to honor the memory of President John F. Kennedy with an official Texas Historical Marker at or near the site of the Austin Municipal Auditorium.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | KENNEDY, JOHN F. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 104 82-1 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Directing the Texas Historical Commission to work with the City of Austin to honor the memory of President John F. Kennedy with an official Texas Historical Marker at or near the site of the Austin Municipal Auditorium.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | KENNEDY, JOHN F. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 2 82-1 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
Filed
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SR 36 82-1 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Urging the government of Turkey to uphold and safeguard religious and human rights of all its citizens without compromise, to grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition, ecclesiastical succession, and the right to train clergy of all nationalities, and to respect the property rights and human rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and all religious and faith traditions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Reported enrolled
| ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | TURKEY, REPUBLIC OF
SR 79 82-1 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Directing the Texas Historical Commission to work with the City of Austin to honor the memory of President John F. Kennedy with an official Texas Historical Marker at or near the site of the former Austin Municipal Auditorium.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | KENNEDY, JOHN F. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 13 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo
Requesting that the president of the United States commute the sentences of United States Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean and grant a full pardon to both agents.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
| COMPEAN, JOSE | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | RAMOS, IGNACIO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 26 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting The University of Texas at Austin to lead a study by several Texas public universities to examine how young black males in Texas are affected by the benefits and detriments of living in Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HCR 27 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting The University of Texas at Austin to study the effectiveness of the Texas Education Agency in dealing with low-performing students and other matters.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HCR 29 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Expressing the intent of the Texas Legislature that the state accept federal economic stimulus funds appropriated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 or any similar legislation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 34 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo
Requesting that the president of the United States grant a full pardon to United States Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
| COMPEAN, JOSE | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | RAMOS, IGNACIO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 35 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Urging the institution of a playoff system to decide the NCAA football national championship in place of the current Bowl Championship Series.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES | NCAA FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 50 81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Affirming that the State of Texas claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Intergovernmental Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 54 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation facilitating a technology-based solution that allows consumers to subscribe to Internet services that exclude adult content.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| INTERNET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 57 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 61 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Urging congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
HCR 64 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Urging the Congress of the United States to oppose any efforts to adopt the Employee Free Choice Act or any similar legislation.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 66 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Memorializing Congress in defense of the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, affirming the right of states to nullify acts of Congress, executive orders, and judicial orders, and asserting that any act, executive order, or judicial order that assumes a power not delegated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution and which diminishes the liberty of any state or citizen shall constitute a nullification of the Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Intergovernmental Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 70 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to construct an exit ramp for Cullen Boulevard off westbound IH-610 South.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 74 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Memorializing the United States Congress not to privatize the Social Security program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY
HCR 75 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Urging congress to explore alternatives to border security in South Texas other than the fencing described in the Secure Fence Act.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SECURE FENCE ACT OF 2006
HCR 76 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Memorializing Congress in defense of the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, affirming the right of states to nullify acts of Congress, executive orders, and judicial orders, and calling for the creation of a joint committee to communicate with other states about the limits of federal power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Intergovernmental Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
HCR 79 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Memorializing Congress to refine Department of Homeland Security policy to consider risk levels as well as population size in assessing the financial needs of first responders in border communities along the international boundary created by the Rio Grande.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Signed by the Governor
| BORDER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 81 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Directing the State Preservation Board to initiate an effort to obtain missing photographs of early African American political leaders who are honored in a composite in the Capitol South Lobby and to ensure that the composite is included on Capitol tours.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| AFRICAN AMERICAN POLITICAL LEADERS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 86 81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Memorializing Congress in support of establishing a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
| Hospitals | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HCR 88 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Directing the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Education Agency to educate parents of adolescent Texans regarding the importance of adolescents' receiving regular physical exams and updated immunizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 90 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Expressing support for a 13th check for ERS annuitants.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HCR 91 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Urging Congress to remove confidentiality mandates for minors from family planning services programs operating under Title X of the Public Health Services Act and Medicaid.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 93 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Certifying the state's intention to request and use all funds that may be available to the state under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 95 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Requesting that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security consider all alternatives to the detention of immigrant and asylum-seeking families with children.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Family--Parent & Child | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 96 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Memorializing Congress in support of establishing a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Hospitals | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HCR 113 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting the Texas Education Agency to develop a rating system for the performance of local school boards.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 115 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Designating as the Diamond Interchange the interchange surrounding the site of Texas Stadium in Irving and connecting State Highways 183 and 114, Loop 12, and Spur 482, with the Trinity Parkway and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Orange Line.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| DIAMOND INTERCHANGE | Highways | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Official Designations--Miscellaneous | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HCR 116 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Directing all state agencies and local governments to ensure that federal stimulus funding be used only to finance one-time, non-recurring expenses that do not require permanent changes to Texas law and that federal stimulus funds received by the state not impact the maintenance of effort required by any public health, public education, or welfare program to attract federal matching funds in the future.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 120 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Memorializing the United States Congress to make eradication of the fever tick in South Texas a priority and provide appropriate funding and resources.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | FEVER TICK | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 124 81-0 (2009)
Author: Legler, Ken
Endorsing the restoration, conservation, and presentation of the Battleship Texas at the San Jacinto Battlefield State Historic Site in a permanent dry berth.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| BATTLESHIP TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 125 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Urging the U.S. Congress to increase COPS grants for smaller communities and less populated counties in the South Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) PROGRAM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 139 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Directing the State Preservation Board to amend its rules to allow the statue in honor of Tejanos to be placed on the south lawn of the Capitol.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | TEJANOS STATUE
HCR 148 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Memorializing Congress to ensure that women in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities receive full access to the medical care to which they are entitled.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Women
HCR 151 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Directing the State Preservation Board to reserve the Capitol Rotunda for an organized Texas Independence Day celebration on March 2 of each year.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| INDEPENDENCE DAY, TEXAS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 152 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study on the availability of medical treatment for patients with Lyme diseases in Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| Interim Studies | LYME DISEASE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 160 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Directing the Health and Human Services Commission to pursue federal funding for the support of kinship caregivers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Family--Parent & Child | FOSTERING CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS & INCREASING ADOPTION ACT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 166 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing the United States Congress to normalize trade relations with Cuba.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | CUBA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 171 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Memorializing Congress to direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish a public health region for the counties along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BORDER | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, US DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 173 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the development and potential economic impact of the cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HCR 174 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Requesting the Texas Department of Transportation to designate the overpass at the intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 338 in Odessa as the Buddy West Memorial Overpass.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Signed by the Governor
| BUDDY WEST MEMORIAL OVERPASS | Highways | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 176 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Expressing continued support for the establishment of a Juneteenth memorial monument on the grounds of the State Capitol at the location previously approved by the State Preservation Board.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| JUNETEENTH | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HCR 177 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Directing state agencies to initiate emission reduction policies and programs in order to help Central and South Central Texas meet the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ground-level ozone.
House: Environmental Regulation
Received from the House
| Environment--Air | NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 180 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Expressing the intention of the Texas Legislature not to implement the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| REAL ID ACT OF 2005 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 181 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, SidSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Designating the section of the Brazos River Basin and its contributing watershed in Somervell County as the Scenic Riverway of Somervell County.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Signed by the Governor
| BRAZOS RIVER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Official Designations--Miscellaneous | SCENIC RIVERWAY OF SOMERVELL COUNTY
HCR 183 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Urging Congress to reject provisions of President Barack Obama's budget that would eliminate certain deductions presently available to the oil and natural gas exploration industry.
House: Energy Resources
Signed by the Governor
| Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 184 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., FrankSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Convening a joint memorial session to honor all Texans killed during the Global War on Terrorism.
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Joint Session | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXANS KILLED DURING GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM
HCR 187 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Directing House Video/Audio and Senate Media Services to pursue appropriate avenues to implement upgrades to the systems that provide broadcasts of legislative meetings to provide for enhanced search options.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| HOUSE VIDEO/AUDIO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SENATE MEDIA SERVICES
HCR 193 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Expressing support of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, in Istanbul, urging intervention by the United States, the European Union, and the United Nations to stop institutional discrimination against the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and calling on the government of Turkey to safeguard religious rights within its borders, including those of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE | EUROPEAN UNION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TURKEY, REPUBLIC OF | UNITED NATIONS
HCR 220 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the gaming industry in Texas and its potential direct and indirect economic impact on specific markets and on the state as a whole.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Received from the House
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 222 81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Whitmire, John
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to submit a proposal to the presiding officers of the Texas Legislature to name Building A at the DPS Headquarters Complex in Austin in honor of Thomas A. Davis, Jr., former director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
House: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| DAVIS, THOMAS A., JR. | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 252 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Requesting the governor to appoint a Governor's Task Force on Horse and Greyhound Racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Vetoed by the Governor
| Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE & GREYHOUND RACING, GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON | HORSE RACING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 255 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Approving the system-wide settlement agreement with the United State Department of Justice resolving certain investigations of state mental retardation facilities.
House: Human Services
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | DEPT. OF JUSTICE, U.S. | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 258 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Urging the University of Houston and other institutions of higher education to cease displaying the flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and to replace it with the Freedom and Heritage Flag.
House: Higher Education
Signed by the Governor
| FLAGS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | VIETNAM, SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF
HCR 263 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Recognizing the importance of continuing support for the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation and directing TG to seek out opportunities to maintain its role in administering the Federal Family Education Loan Program or other federal student loan programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 268 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name a permanent facility at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin in honor of Buddy and Shirley West.
House: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN | WEST, GEORGE E. "BUDDY", REP. | WEST, SHIRLEY
HCR 288 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Directing the governing boards of general academic teaching institutions to limit increases in total academic costs charged to resident undergraduate students for certain school years.
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 39 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Post-ratifying Amendment XXIV to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the denial or abridgment of the right to vote for failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HR 11 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the house chamber on February 21 and 22, 2009.
Reported enrolled
| DEMOLAY ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Use of Chambers
HR 146 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Granting permission to the YMCA Youth and Government Program to use the chamber of the Texas House of Representatives in January 2009 and January 2010.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Use of Chambers | YMCA YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
HR 480 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Creating a Special Committee on Impeachment to consider the impeachment of Judge Sharon Keller of the Court of Criminal Appeals for gross neglect of duty and conducting her official duties with willful disregard for human life.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Judges | Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | IMPEACHMENT, SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON | KELLER, SHARON | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | State Officers
HR 701 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Urging Congress to fully fund the National Aeronautics and Space Administration budget request in support of the U.S. Space Exploration Policy, as submitted to Congress for Fiscal Year 2010.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS & SPACE ADMINISTRATION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 708 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Requesting that the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation provide the House with project selection criteria prior to obligating any Recovery Act funds.
Withdrawn
| AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HR 709 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Requesting that the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation provide the House with project selection criteria prior to obligating any Recovery Act funds.
Filed
| AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HR 716 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Expressing intent that funds provided to the State of Texas by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act be spent, as far as practicable, on domestic goods, materials, and services.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 | Business & Commerce--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 798 81-0 (2009)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Expressing opposition to any federal legislation that would create an optional federal charter for insurers.
House: Insurance
Reported enrolled
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1085 81-0 (2009)
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Urging Congress to enact legislation facilitating the ability of cities to access appropriate financing for critically needed municipal projects.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported enrolled
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TROUBLED ASSETS RELIEF PROGRAM (TARP)
HR 1138 81-0 (2009)
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Urging U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to implement a plan that will allow cities affected by the credit crisis to access traditional market interest rates for bonds.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported enrolled
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | GEITHNER, TIMOTHY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1247 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Encouraging Texas employers to hire veterans.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1383 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Reaffirming the pride of all Texans in our one and indivisible National Union and State.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Intergovernmental Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATES' RIGHTS
HR 1438 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Urging the Texas Education Agency to implement the U.S. Department of Education's final regulations, 34 C.F.R. Section 200.19, which describes other academic indicators that may be used to demonstrate adequate yearly progress.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1591 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Urging the president of the United States to modify Executive Order 8808 so as to authorize the award of the American Defense Service Medal to members of the United States armed forces who served on active duty after September 1, 1945, and before December 27, 1991.
House: State Affairs
Reported enrolled
| AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL | COLD WAR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1695 81-0 (2009)
Author: Cook, Byron
Encouraging all Texans to properly dispose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1723 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Directing the commissioner of education to inform school boards and superintendents that swine flu qualifies as an exception to the 180-day attendance statute and directing the commissioner to adjust the average daily attendance rate for affected school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SWINE FLU
HR 2010 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Designating the section of the Brazos River Basin and its contributing watershed in Somervell County as the Scenic Riverway of Somervell County.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Referred to Rules & Resolutions
| BRAZOS RIVER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Official Designations--Miscellaneous | SCENIC RIVERWAY OF SOMERVELL COUNTY
HR 2074 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Urging the U.S. secretary of the interior to simplify existing policies and procedures to allow for the expeditious release of Coastal Impact Assistance Program funds to the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COASTAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2852 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Expressing support for efforts by the federal government to amend The Restoration Act, relating to certain Indian gaming prohibitions.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | RESTORATION ACT
HR 2894 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Recognizing the importance of continuing support for the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation and directing TG to seek out opportunities to maintain its role in administering the Federal Family Education Loan Program or other federal student loan programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 15 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Expressing the intent of the Texas Legislature that the state accept federal economic stimulus funds appropriated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 or any similar legislation.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 21 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Urging the Texas congressional delegation to take action to prohibit the use of federal funds to transfer enemy combatants detained at Guantanamo Bay to any facility in Texas or to build or modify facilities for any such enemy combatants in the state.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | GUANTANAMO BAY DETENTION FACILITIES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 35 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Affirming that the State of Texas claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Intergovernmental Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
SCR 38 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Farias, Joe
Memorializing Congress to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to veterans who served on the inland waterways, territorial waters, and in the airspace of the Republic of Vietnam.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
| AGENT ORANGE | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 39 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Affirming that the State of Texas claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Intergovernmental Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | STATES' RIGHTS
SCR 42 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Renaming Building G at the Department of State Health Services Central Complex as the Dr. Robert Bernstein Building.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | ROBERT BERNSTEIN BUILDING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 46 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Directing the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Education Agency to educate parents of adolescent Texans regarding the importance of adolescents receiving regular physical exams and updated immunizations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 48 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT | WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION
SCR 49 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Certifying the state's intention to request and use all funds that may be available to the state under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 51 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Urging the Congress of the United States to oppose any efforts to adopt the Employee Free Choice Act or any similar legislation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 54 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to cease and desist attempting to enact federal legislation impinging on the individual right of every American to keep and bear arms and urging Congress to oppose passage of the Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 57 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Directing the Health and Human Services Commission to pursue federal funding for the support of kinship caregivers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Parent & Child | FOSTERING CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS & INCREASING ADOPTION ACT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 60 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Directing state agencies to initiate emission reduction policies and programs in order to help Central and South Central Texas meet the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ground-level ozone.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Environment--Air | NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SCR 67 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: 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
| COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Appropriations
SCR 70 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Expressing support of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, in Istanbul, urging intervention by the United States, the European Union, and the United Nations to stop institutional discrimination against the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and calling on the government of Turkey to safeguard religious rights within its borders, including those of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE | EUROPEAN UNION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TURKEY, REPUBLIC OF | UNITED NATIONS
SCR 77 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Approving the system-wide settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice resolving certain investigations of state mental retardation facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | DEPT. OF JUSTICE, U.S. | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SJR 27 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Post-ratifying Amendment XXIV to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the denial or abridgment of the right to vote for failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--United States Constitution
SR 51 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Urging the president of the United States to award the American Defense Service Medal to military personnel serving during the Cold War.
Reported enrolled
| AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL | COLD WAR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 416 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Supporting the establishment of a veterans' hospital in the city of El Paso.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Reported enrolled
| EL PASO, CITY OF | Hospitals | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 447 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Expressing intent that funds provided to the State of Texas by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act be spent, as far as practicable, on domestic goods, materials, and services.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 | Business & Commerce--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 842 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Encouraging Texas employers to hire veterans.
Reported enrolled
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 1044 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Paying tribute to the rights guaranteed to the people of the United States.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 1 81-1 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Honoring former state representative Paul C. Moreno for his public service and directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the building that houses the State Office of Administrative Hearings in El Paso the Paul C. Moreno State Office Building.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | MORENO, PAUL CRUZ, REP. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 4 81-1 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Directing the State Auditor's Office, subject to approval by the Legislative Audit Committee, to conduct an annual audit of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District for five years beginning in 2009.
Filed
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BEXAR METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 18 81-1 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Approving the selection of Valerie Ryder Corte to serve as temporary acting representative for House District 122.
Reported enrolled
| CORTE, FRANK, REP. | CORTE, VALERIE RYDER, REP. | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 73 81-1 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to study whether bilingual education should be designated as a critical field in postsecondary education and to explore the feasibility of providing scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial assistance to encourage college students in bilingual education to pursue teaching careers in areas of Texas with a shortage of bilingual education teachers.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Bilingual | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SCHOLARSHIPS
SCR 1 81-1 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to authorize a joint interim study on the benefits of establishing a statewide county park beautification and improvement program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACT | Interim Studies | Legislature | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 11 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Directing the attorney general to seek recovery of money from the federal government for costs incurred by the state in dealing with illegal immigration and to demand federal enforcement of federal immigration laws.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| IMMIGRATION LAW | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 13 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Memorializing the United States Congress not to privatize the social security program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY
HCR 14 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Requesting the Texas Department of Transportation to revise procedures for local government projects to specify that local governments are not responsible for cost overruns on projects over which they have no supervisory control.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 16 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Urging the U.S. Congress to honor the sacrifice and service of the U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II by passing the Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2005.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
| MERCHANT MARINE, UNITED STATES | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 24 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Requesting all public school districts to establish a recess policy for elementary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | RECESS POLICY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 28 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Urging Congress to amend the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to prohibit the inclusion of the military basic allowance for housing as income for purposes of determining eligibility for federally assisted low-income housing programs.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Housing--General | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | U.S. DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
HCR 29 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 1146 to withdraw the United States from membership in the United Nations.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | UNITED NATIONS
HCR 35 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to eliminate the 24-month Medicare waiting period for participants in Social Security Disability Insurance.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| INSURANCE--DISABILITY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE
HCR 36 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Expressing support for a bill of rights for the poor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BILL OF RIGHTS FOR THE POOR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 43 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Urging the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to impose a 180-day moratorium on applications for pulverized coal-fired power plant permits.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 45 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Requesting The University of Texas at Austin to lead a study by several Texas public universities to examine how young black males in Texas are affected by the benefits and detriments of living in Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HCR 51 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset provision and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
HCR 61 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Expressing opposition to sending additional troops to Iraq.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
| IRAQ | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 64 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Requesting that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reconsider all alternatives to the detention of immigrant and asylum-seeking families.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 67 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Urging Congress to provide further drought relief for Texas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| DROUGHT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 70 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Brimer, Kim
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 82 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to develop and implement policies and programs to be adopted by Texas universities that address the incidence of discrimination and harassment on campus.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--General | HARASSMENT | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 87 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd
Urging Congress to remove confidentiality mandates for minors from family planning services programs operating under Title X of the Public Health Services Act and Medicaid.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 91 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Requesting that Congress improve public safety by implementing and enforcing stricter federal rail regulations.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Safety | Transportation--Railroads
HCR 92 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Authorizing the construction of a monument on the Capitol grounds honoring the contributions of small businesses.
House: House Administration
No action taken in committee
| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SMALL BUSINESSES MONUMENT
HCR 95 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting The University of Texas at Austin to study the effectiveness of the Texas Education Agency in dealing with low-performing students and other matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HCR 96 80-0 (2007)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the qualifications and standards necessary to be designated a police agency and to encourage a moratorium on the statutory creation of new police agencies.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 97 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Department of Labor to reconsider the proposed reduction in student training slots at the Gary Job Corps Center in San Marcos, Texas.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, U.S. | GARY JOB CORPS CENTER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 107 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Memorializing Congress to eliminate the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program.
House: Appropriations
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| MEDICAID | MEDICAID ESTATE RECOVERY PROGRAM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 108 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to approve sufficient funds for Texas' block grant allocation for the State Children's Health Insurance Program to enable the state to increase enrollment levels.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health--Children's Insurance | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 111 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Authorizing the placement of a monument commemorating the federal Bill of Rights.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| BILL OF RIGHTS MONUMENT | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 117 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Requesting that the president of the United States grant a presidential pardon to U.S. Border Patrol Agent Ignacio Ramos and U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jose Alonso Compean.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
| COMPEAN, JOSE ALONSO | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | RAMOS, IGNACIO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 125 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Requesting Congress to restore full funding to the Community Oriented Policing Services program to assist Texas law enforcement in patrolling the border.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Signed by the Governor
| COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) PROGRAM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 126 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Urging congress to timely reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health--Children's Insurance | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 141 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Urging the United States Congress to appropriate funds to ensure that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services can provide an immigration and naturalization processing system that is both efficient and secure.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, US | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 143 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark
Creating the Commission on Online Learning to develop a plan to provide students and teachers with access to educational content and pedagogical practices.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Interim Studies | ONLINE LEARNING, COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 148 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl
Refusing to implement the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
No action taken in committee
| REAL ID ACT OF 2005 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 154 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Submitting charges to the United States House of Representatives constituting proof that the president of the United States has violated his oath of office.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BUSH, GEORGE W. | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 159 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Requesting that the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker appoint a select commission on higher education and global competitiveness.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 164 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Encouraging the United States and Mexican federal governments to reopen the bridge and border crossing at La Linda, Coahuila, Mexico.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Signed by the Governor
| BORDER | BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | LA LINDA, COAHUILA, MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 172 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Memorializing Congress to fund the REAL ID Act of 2005.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
| REAL ID ACT OF 2005 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 173 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., FrankSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Expressing support for bids by the Texas Bio- and Agro-Defense Consortium and the Texas A&M NBAF Consortium to locate the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Texas.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Signed by the Governor
| A&M NBAF CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | BIO- AND AGRO-DEFENSE CONSORTIUM (TBAC), TEXAS | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | NATIONAL BIO AND AGRO-DEFENSE FACILITY (NBAF) | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 181 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Designating State Highway 75 between Streetman and Conroe as the 75th Ranger Regiment Highway and requesting that the Texas Department of Transportation feature the Ranger tab and 75th Ranger Regiment patch on memorial markers for the highway.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| 75TH RANGER REGIMENT HIGHWAY | Highways | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 187 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Expressing the commitment of the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas to providing a supplemental annuity in the form of a 13th check for eligible ERS retirees.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HCR 191 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Authorizing the burial of Susana I. Aleman in the State Cemetery.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| ALEMAN, SUSANA I. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CEMETERY
HCR 193 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Expressing support for ongoing state-led border security operations to control the Texas-Mexico border and ensure the safety of the people of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HCR 194 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the federal government's failure to secure the border and enforce immigration laws.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HCR 197 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Urging Congress to oppose the establishment of a federal insurance regulatory system.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 198 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Requesting the Texas Residential Construction Commission to work in cooperation with the San Antonio Housing Authority to create and implement an inspection and mediation plan relating to certain authority-built homes.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
| Housing--General | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SAN ANTONIO HOUSING AUTHORITY
HCR 200 80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Memorializing Congress to reopen consideration of posthumously awarding WWI hero Marcelino Serna the Medal of Honor.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Received from the House
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SERNA, MARCELINO
HCR 205 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Acknowledging the involuntary servitude of African slaves in the State of Texas and requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the contributions of African slaves and their descendents.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Human Relations | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 206 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Respectfully encouraging congress to direct the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw proposed rule CMS-2258-P.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, US DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 212 80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Directing that the state flag be displayed at half-staff on Peace Officers' Memorial Day and calling for the observance of National Police Week in Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY | POLICE WEEK, NATIONAL | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 220 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Supporting the establishment of the Jacob's Well Natural Area and the associated missions of the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| JACOB'S WELL NATURAL AREA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WIMBERLEY VALLEY WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
HCR 222 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Encouraging the board of the Texas Youth Commission, or its successor entity, to name the TYC facility in Sheffield in honor of William David Slaughter, Jr.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorial | SLAUGHTER, WILLIAM DAVID, JR. | YOUTH COMMISSION
HCR 223 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Requesting the Texas Water Development Board to identify critical water communities that it projects may see their water demand exceed supply in future years.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HCR 225 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Requesting the Texas Supreme Court to rule on the pending mandamus appeal filed by Allied Chemical Corporation et al.
House: Judiciary
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALLIED CHEMICAL CORPORATION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUPREME COURT
HCR 227 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Requesting that the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives establish an interim committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Act.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| HATE CRIMES | Interim Studies | JAMES BYRD JR. ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 229 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Requesting that the United States Air Force consider certain criteria when considering relocating work from the Port of San Antonio to military depots.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
| AIR FORCE, UNITED STATES | PORT OF SAN ANTONIO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 237 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Convening a joint memorial session to honor all Texans killed during the Global War on Terrorism.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
| Resolutions--Joint Session | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXANS KILLED DURING GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM
HCR 239 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Respectfully urging the Texas Water Development Board to accelerate implementation of the colonia water project at State Highway 359 and Mines Road.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| COLONIAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HCR 243 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Encouraging state agencies to consider the diversity rankings of Texas law firms when hiring outside counsel.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | Lawyers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 247 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Robert
Requesting the Brazos River Authority and the Lower Colorado River Authority to conduct a joint baseline study of the role of Lake Somerville in the economic development of the surrounding vicinity.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | LAKE SOMERVILLE | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 255 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Urging Congress to restore federal maintenance and dredging funds for the Victoria Barge Canal.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VICTORIA BARGE CANAL | Water--Navigation & Ports
HCR 261 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Convening a joint memorial session to honor all Texans killed during the Global War on Terrorism.
Received from the House
| Resolutions--Joint Session | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXANS KILLED DURING GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM
HCR 281 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Requesting that Congress and the Texas Legislature adopt the terms "undocumented worker, person, or immigrant" as replacements to the term "illegal alien" in official discourse.
Filed
| Aliens | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 287 80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Requesting the General Land Office to study acceptable appraisal methodology relating to the sale of residential and commercial leased property held by special districts of the state.
Received from the House
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 39 80-0 (2007)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Post-ratifying Amendment XXIV to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the denial or abridgment of the right to vote for failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HR 54 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Declaring that the House of Representatives will not meet on Monday, January 15, 2007, in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Reported enrolled
| MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY | Resolutions--Adjournment | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 97 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Expressing its support for the enforcement of current immigration laws.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| IMMIGRATION LAW | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 184 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Expressing opposition to sending additional troops to Iraq.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
| IRAQ | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 746 80-0 (2007)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Requesting that the Legislative Audit Committee reexamine specified conduct and resubmit the single recommendation that the governor appoint a conservator for the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| CONSERVATORSHIP | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | YOUTH COMMISSION
HR 942 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Supporting efforts and encouraging funding to open the mouth of the San Bernard River.
House: Environmental Regulation
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SAN BERNARD RIVER
HR 1267 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farias, Joe
Requesting that the Texas Education Agency apply for federal funds for a resource center to train school personnel working with students with autism.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HR 1375 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Recognizing the effort to designate a portion of Central Expressway in Dallas as the George W. Bush Expressway.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BUSH, GEORGE W. | DALLAS, CITY OF | GEORGE W. BUSH EXPRESSWAY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1404 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Encouraging the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to partner with private entities to provide education on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1472 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to provide supplemental guide signs on IH-35 and IH-635 to identify the location of the Asian Trade District in northwest Dallas.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ASIAN TRADE DISTRICT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HR 1576 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Encouraging the president of the United States and Congress to enact a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan.
House: Border & International Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & COMMERCE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TAIWAN
HR 1655 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Expressing support for the American Heart Association's Start! Walking at Work Day, April 25, 2007.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | START! WALKING AT WORK DAY
HR 1681 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Requesting Congress to pass and the president to sign legislation to revive previous authority on the use of national guard forces.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
| NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 1844 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Requesting the Texas Supreme Court to rule on the pending mandamus appeal filed by Allied Chemical Corporation et al.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| ALLIED CHEMICAL CORPORATION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUPREME COURT
HR 1937 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Encouraging Texans to associate the white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individuals and to exercise caution when driving in proximity to such individuals.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
| GUIDE DOG | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | VISUALLLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS | WHITE CANE
HR 1954 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Expressing support for a bill of rights for the poor.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Referred to State Affairs
| BILL OF RIGHTS FOR THE POOR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1959 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Recognizing Lady Bird Johnson's efforts to beautify the nation's highways and encouraging further collaboration between the Texas Department of Transportation and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Transportation
Reported enrolled
| JOHNSON, LADY BIRD | LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HR 2063 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty
Requesting the speaker to appoint an interim committee to study the rights of foster parents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FOSTER CARE | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 2137 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Urging Congress to restore federal maintenance and dredging funds for the Victoria Barge Canal.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VICTORIA BARGE CANAL | Water--Navigation & Ports
HR 2182 80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan | et. al.
Urging Congress to support the construction of a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
| Hospitals | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HR 2482 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Expressing support for the creation of the Sustainable Water Supply Research Center at The University of Texas at Arlington.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY RESEARCH CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
HR 2692 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Requesting certain junior college districts to evaluate the implementation of an African American studies program.
Reported enrolled
| AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM | Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 1 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Encouraging the National Health Services Corps Ambassador Program to coordinate with the Primary Care Office at the Texas Department of State Health Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES CORPS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 3 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Encouraging institutions of higher education to implement policies to safeguard the academic freedom of faculty and students.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SCR 4 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Authorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and board rules, to approve and permit the construction of a monument on the Capitol grounds honoring Texans who have fought or served in specified military actions since the Vietnam War.
Senate: Administration
Left pending in committee
| MONUMENT FOR TEXANS IN POST-VIETNAM WAR OPERATIONS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SCR 5 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Approving and authorizing the naming of the Texas Department of Transportation office in Houston after State Senator John Whitmire.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WHITMIRE, JOHN, SEN.
SCR 20 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the appropriation of state tax revenues for the purpose of funding school district property tax rate reductions.
House: Appropriations
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SCR 21 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, Craig
Authorizing the construction of a monument on the Capitol grounds honoring the contributions of small businesses.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SMALL BUSINESSES MONUMENT
SCR 23 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Urging Congress to ensure the timely reauthorization of the federal State Children's Health Insurance Program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Children's Insurance | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 26 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the qualifications and standards necessary to be designated a police agency and to encourage a moratorium on creation of new police agencies.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 27 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study issues relating to the higher education system in Texas.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 28 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Urging the Texas congressional delegation to support legislation to expand telemedicine/telehealth services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TELEMEDICINE
SCR 33 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset provision and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
SCR 40 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, Craig
Opposing the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 as an unfunded mandate.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| REAL ID ACT OF 2005 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 45 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Memorializing Congress to fund the REAL ID Act of 2005.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| REAL ID ACT OF 2005 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 46 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Requesting Congress to authorize the Secretary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to convey the Thomas T. Connally Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marlin, Texas, to the State of Texas.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
| DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | MARLIN, CITY OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 47 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Requesting that the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker appoint a select commission on higher education and global competitiveness.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 48 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Encouraging the United States and Mexican federal governments to reopen the bridge and border crossing at La Linda, Coahuila, Mexico.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| BORDER | BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | LA LINDA, COAHUILA, MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 60 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Urging Congress to maintain the states as the sole regulators of the business of insurance and to oppose the establishment of a federal insurance regulatory system.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
| Insurance--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 62 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Expressing regret for the role of the Texas government in maintaining the institution of slavery and requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the contributions of African slaves and their descendants.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Human Relations | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 76 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Requesting the United States Air Force to consider the impact of transferring work from the Port of San Antonio to military depots.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
| AIR FORCE, UNITED STATES | PORT OF SAN ANTONIO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 77 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Urging the president of the United States to award the American Defense Service Medal to military personnel serving during the Cold War.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
| AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL | COLD WAR | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 88 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Supporting the protection of Jacob's Well and the associated missions and regional conservation initiatives of the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association.
Signed by the Governor
| JACOB'S WELL NATURAL AREA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WIMBERLEY VALLEY WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
SR 2 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Requesting the Texas Transportation Commission to cease efforts to influence Congress and other states for changes in federal law relating to the statewide transportation enhancement program.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, STATEWIDE
SR 384 80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Requesting that the Legislative Audit Committee examine specified conduct and determine whether a condition of gross fiscal mismanagement exists in the Texas Youth Commission.
Reported enrolled
| CONSERVATORSHIP | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT | State Finances--Management & Control | WEST TEXAS STATE SCHOOL | YOUTH COMMISSION
SR 594 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to support legislation for veterans' health care budget reform.
Reported enrolled
| DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SR 777 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Encouraging the Health and Human Services Commission to partner with private entities to provide education on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported enrolled
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 827 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Expressing the need for the 80th Texas Legislature to consider an increase in the homestead exemption for public education tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SR 994 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Encouraging Texans to associate the white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individuals and to exercise caution when driving in proximity to such individuals.
Reported enrolled
| GUIDE DOG | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | VISUALLLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS | WHITE CANE
SR 1084 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Urging Congress to restore federal maintenance and dredging funds for the Victoria Barge Canal.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | VICTORIA BARGE CANAL | Water--Navigation & Ports
HCR 1 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to eliminate the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| MEDICAID | MEDICAID ESTATE RECOVERY PROGRAM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 7 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to preserve the community development block grant program and its funding at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
House: Urban Affairs
Received from the House
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Housing--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | U.S. DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
HCR 13 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Memorializing Congress to allow Mexican visitors the same six-month length of stay afforded to Canadian travelers.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Signed by the Governor
| Aliens | Congress | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TRAVEL
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
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | RECORD VOTES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | RECORD VOTES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | RECORD VOTES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | RECORD VOTES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 35 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Harris, Chris
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and the speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 36 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Giving legislative authorization to a Vietnam War monument for the Capitol grounds, subject to state law and rules of the State Preservation Board.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | VIETNAM WAR MONUMENT
HCR 37 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Memorializing Congress to increase the presence of federal health and human services agencies, improve coordination of health and human services programs, and increase related funding in Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| Health--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 44 79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, Mary
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to review the state's election laws in preparation for an omnibus recodification of the Texas Election Code.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 46 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Expressing legislative support for the abolition of the BCS.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BCS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 48 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to eliminate the 24-month Medicare waiting period for participants in Social Security Disability Insurance.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--General | MEDICARE | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY
HCR 49 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Urging the United States Congress to fully fund NASA's budget request for fiscal year 2006.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS & SPACE ADMINISTRATION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 53 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo
Encouraging schools, school districts, and student organizations to solicit help and support from certain youth organizations and churches within their communities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 54 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Memorializing the United States Congress not to privatize the social security program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Services--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | SOCIAL SECURITY
HCR 59 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Opposing the State Modernization and Regulatory Transparency (SMART) Act and any similar federal legislation that would interfere with the ability of state governments to regulate the business of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
| Insurance--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE MODERNIZATION & REGULATORY TRANSPARENCY (SMART) ACT
HCR 63 79-0 (2005)
Author: Noriega, Melissa | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset provision and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GOVERNMENT PENSION OFFSET | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
HCR 66 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo
Encouraging schools, school districts, and school organizations to solicit help and support from certain youth organizations and churches within their communities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 69 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Requesting the U.S. Congress to enact the Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act to significantly reform immigration law as it relates to agriculture.
House: Border & International Affairs
Postponed
| AGRICULTURAL JOB OPPORTUNITY, BENEFITS, & SECURITY ACT | Labor--Agricultural Workers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 85 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint a joint interim committee to study issues relating to the importation of radioactive waste into Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 88 79-0 (2005)
Author: Crabb, JoeSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Urging the Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, as necessary, to develop rules relating to the random assignment to courts of appeals of cases pending or on appeal from counties with overlapping appellate jurisdictions and relating to determining the court of appeals precedent applicable in such randomly assigned cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
| Courts--General | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUPREME COURT
HCR 91 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Memorializing Congress to maintain its support for the U.S. Department of Education's Upward Bound programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DEPT. OF EDUCATION, U. S. | Education--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | UPWARD BOUND PROGRAMS
HCR 94 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Approving the use of public funding from general appropriations to complete the construction of a statue, monument, or exhibit on the Capitol grounds honoring contributions of Tejanos.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | TEJANOS
HCR 95 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Requesting the Texas Department of Transportation to revise procedures for local government projects to specify that local governments are not responsible for cost overruns on projects over which they have no supervisory control.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 96 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Declaring legislative support for the continued expansion of Texas' energy generation capacity and its leading role in energy generation through the development of liquefied natural gas receiving terminals in the state.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Energy--Fuel Storage | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HCR 100 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Requesting the U.S. secretary of state and the International Boundary and Water Commission to require Mexico to fully repay its Rio Grande/Rio Bravo water debt to the United States.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY & WATER COMMISSION | MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE | Water--General | Water--Rights
HCR 101 79-0 (2005)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Memorializing the 109th Congress to pass HR40 establishing a commission to study reparations proposals for African Americans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMMISSION TO STUDY REPARATIONS PROPOSALS FOR AFRICAN AMERIC | HR40 | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 103 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Directing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of adopting match agreements between the commission and local mental health authorities to maximize the state's contributions for federal matching funds to provide mental health community services under the Children's Health Insurance Program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 104 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Directing the State Board of Education to examine the institution of slavery and subsequent racial and economic discrimination in the United States and to prepare a standardized history curriculum relating to these issues for use in the public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Arts & Humanities | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 137 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to press for NAFTA reforms to provide preference protections for produce grown in South Texas and marketed in the same area.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT--NAFTA | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 138 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Memorializing Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs to support the veterans of South Texas by building a veterans hospital in Weslaco, Texas.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
| Hospitals | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 143 79-0 (2005)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Encouraging managers of Texas public pension funds to divest their portfolios of any stock in publicly-traded companies doing business in Sudan.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Retirement Systems--General | SUDAN
HCR 144 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Expressing legislative support for the USA PATRIOT Act.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | USA PATRIOT ACT
HCR 152 79-0 (2005)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Encouraging the State Board of Education to ensure that public schools teach students about Hispano contributions to the development of Texas and the United States and that all of the state's history and government textbooks include such information.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| FAMILY CODE | Family--General | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 155 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Requesting the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality develop rules to permit and manage dairy-based food production activities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOOD | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 157 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Directing the Texas Building and Procurement Commission to have a Texas Youth Commission facility in San Saba County named after John Shero.
House: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SHERO, JOHN
HCR 166 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Staples, Todd
Memorializing congress to increase funding to the fully authorized level and include advance funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and to pursue a more equitable funding allocation formula for the program.
House: Energy Resources
Signed by the Governor
| LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 167 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Requesting the speaker and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the issue of steroid use in Texas public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Interim Studies | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 171 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing Congress to direct the Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, to issue mandatory safety regulations for remote control locomotive operations along the Texas-Mexico border, including prohibitions relating to hazardous materials.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION, U.S. | FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, U.S. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Transportation--Railroads
HCR 186 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to facilitate the offering of high school elective courses on the Bible in Texas public schools.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 193 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Supporting Texas' application for a Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
House: Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION STATE INCENTIVE GRANT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 208 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Encouraging the board of regents of Texas Southern University to name a building, an outdoor plaza, or an interior space of honor on the campus after the Honorable Joe E. Moreno.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--General | MORENO, JOSEPH E., REP. | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HCR 209 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Expressing legislative support for the United States of America PATRIOT Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | USA PATRIOT ACT
