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HB 70 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to legislative review and approval of certain state agency rules. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 188 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 665 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to an emergency rule adopted by a state agency during certain periods of disaster. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2046 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2513 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to procedures for notice and the adoption of state agency emergency rules that restrict access to residents of long-term care facilities. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 2580 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including procedures during a declared disaster and the use of videoconferencing technology to conduct administrative hearings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 2956 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the provision of notice of proposed rules by state agencies. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3073 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to a requirement that state agencies make agency guidance documents accessible to the public. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3164 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to student members of the board of regents of a public university system or public university. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3658 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to state agency contracting and state employees, officers, contractors, and other persons involved with the contracting. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 4139 87-0 (2021) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the Office for Health Equity. House: Public Health Received from the House
HJR 128 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a public institution of higher education or public university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HJR 153 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of certain state agency rules adopted in response to a threat to public health, safety, or welfare. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 150 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the procedure for adoption by a state agency of rules that may have an adverse economic effect on small businesses, micro-businesses, and rural communities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 233 87-0 (2021) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 525 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to an emergency rule adopted by a state agency during certain periods of disaster. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1020 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1928 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of unauthorized aliens; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 169 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in governmental contracts with governmental entities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 363 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al. Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 402 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 415 86-0 (2019) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to the procedure for adoption by a state agency of rules that may have an adverse economic effect on small businesses, micro-businesses, and rural communities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 494 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 509 86-0 (2019) Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al. Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operations by the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing a fee; providing administrative penalties and other civil remedies; creating criminal offenses. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 1325 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture
Effective immediately
HB 1896 86-0 (2019) Author: Phelan, Dade
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the applicability of the requirements relating to the adoption of a new state agency rule by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2583 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the calculation of costs in interagency contracts between certain state agencies and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2854 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to judicial deference regarding an interpretation of law by a state agency. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3114 86-0 (2019) Author: Kacal, Kyle Relating to contested case hearings on matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House: Environmental Regulation Considered in Calendars
HB 3575 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the provision of notice of proposed rules by state agencies. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3936 86-0 (2019) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous claims and regulatory actions by state agencies. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 27 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous claims and regulatory actions by state agencies. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 122 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the procedure by which a state agency considers legislative intent when adopting an agency rule. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 151 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 188 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 938 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the requirements relating to the adoption of a new state agency rule by the Parks and Wildlife Department. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1067 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to notice and approval of the assignment of vendor's rights under state agency contracts for services. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1794 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the calculation of costs in interagency contracts between certain state agencies and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2371 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to judicial deference regarding an interpretation of law by a state agency. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 2392 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 360 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to leave policy and procedures for state employees. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 462 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of notice of proposed rules by state agencies. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 614 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1032 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1290 85-0 (2017) Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the required repeal of a state agency rule and a government growth impact statement before adoption of a new state agency rule. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1453 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1604 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to the requirements for and approval of a state agency's information security plan. House: Government Transparency & Operation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2174 85-0 (2017) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the regulation of motor fuel quality and motor fuel metering devices; authorizing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2192 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César Relating to comprehensive information security assessments on state agency information resources and network systems and digital data storage and security. House: Government Transparency & Operation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2248 85-0 (2017) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to the procedure for adoption by a state agency of rules that may have an adverse economic effect on small businesses and micro-businesses. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2745 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the preparation of government growth impact statements for rules proposed by state agencies. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee
HB 2926 85-0 (2017) Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al. Relating to legislative review and approval of state agency rules. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3525 85-0 (2017) Author: Price, Four Relating to the referral by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the State Office of Administrative Hearings of an issue regarding an application for a water right. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3823 85-0 (2017) Author: Biedermann, Kyle Relating to authorizing a vendor to provide certain consultation to a state agency regarding the agency's purchase of goods and services. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 73 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to leave policy and procedures for state employees. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 225 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the referral by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the State Office of Administrative Hearings of an issue regarding an application for a water right. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 289 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the preparation of government growth impact statements for rules proposed by state agencies. House: Appropriations
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Appropriations
SB 404 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prohibiting certain health care practitioners from providing alcoholic beverages to certain persons; imposing an administrative penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1603 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to state agency investigations. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1744 85-0 (2017) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the regulation of motor fuel quality and motor fuel metering devices. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 160 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the use of appropriated money for certain advertisements, notices, or announcements featuring an elected state officer near an election. House: Elections No action taken in committee
HB 201 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 582 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to a prohibition against certain forms of employment discrimination by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 630 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to requiring state contractors and governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 763 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a petition to a state agency for adoption of rules. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 889 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1684 84-0 (2015) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to the procedure for adoption by a state agency of rules that may have an adverse economic effect on small businesses and micro-businesses. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1799 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2816 84-0 (2015) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to legislative and judicial review of state agency rulemaking. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3981 84-0 (2015) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to the final decision in a contested case regarding occupational licensing before a State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judge. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 109 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 401 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 506 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the authority of a political subdivision of this state to execute certain contracts for the use or acquisition of personal property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 522 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the procedure for adoption by a state agency of rules that may have an adverse economic effect on small businesses and micro-businesses. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 962 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to legislative and judicial review of state agency rulemaking. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1267 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to contested cases conducted under the Administrative Procedure Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1300 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to procedures for formal hearings conducted by the Texas Ethics Commission. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1455 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1738 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the diversion and use of marine seawater, including the development of marine seawater desalination projects, integrated marine seawater desalination and power projects, and facilities for the storage, conveyance, and delivery of desalinated marine seawater. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1767 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 150 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the display of flags at half-staff at the Capitol building to honor service members killed in action. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 204 83-0 (2013) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to zero-based budgeting for certain entities funded by this state and requiring a state agency that is undergoing review by the Sunset Advisory Commission to undergo a financial audit and submit a zero-based budget in connection with the review. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 758 83-0 (2013) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to certain legal advice or legal services rendered to certain public servants. House: Elections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1363 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Left pending in committee
HB 1965 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the state contracting duties of the quality assurance team and Contract Advisory Team. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2056 83-0 (2013) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to representation of a person in a special education impartial due process hearing. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3116 83-0 (2013) Author: Cook, Byron
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the recovery of uniform statewide accounting project costs from state agencies and vendors. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3195 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the review of certain administrative hearings conducted by health and human services agencies. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Left pending in committee
HB 3234 83-0 (2013) Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 59 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 148 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Toth, Steve
Relating to certain legal advice or legal services rendered to certain public servants. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 709 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to representation of a person in a special education impartial due process hearing. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1294 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the awarding of contracts by the Texas Department of Transportation to private sector providers. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1295 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to state agency purchasing. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization
SB 1329 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to remedies for nonpayment of regional tollway authority tolls. Senate: Transportation Left pending in committee
SB 1396 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to state agency investigations. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization
SB 1807 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the display of flags at half-staff at state buildings to honor service members killed in action. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations Committee report printed and distributed
HB 198 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the use of private procurement specialists for certain state agency contracts. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 644 82-0 (2011) Author: Orr, Rob Relating to the period in which a public entity, public work, or state agency must respond to a complaint filed by a person entitled to an employment preference. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 1781 82-0 (2011) Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to obsolete or redundant reporting requirements applicable to state agencies and to certain reports, communications, publications, and other documents involving the attorney general. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 1825 82-0 (2011) Author: Price, Walter "Four" Relating to permit application and amendment hearings conducted by groundwater conservation districts and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. House: Natural Resources Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1956 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to appeal of an order of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission or the commission's administrator refusing, canceling, or suspending a license or permit. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1957 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to appeal from certain orders of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission or the commission's administrator. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures No action taken in committee
HB 2263 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to requirements for the conduct of Texas Education Agency special education due process hearings. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 693 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to permit application and amendment hearings conducted by groundwater conservation districts and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 791 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to electronic notification of certain state officials and agencies of certain rules and rulemaking filings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 829 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to appeals to the commissioner of education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 998 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred | et. al. Relating to the hearing and final decision of certain occupational licensing contested cases by a State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1587 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to a voluntary identification system for certain devices with the appearance of a fire hydrant that are nonfunctioning or otherwise unavailable for use in a fire emergency. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 2281 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the jurisdiction of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in contested case hearings involving certain contract claims against the state. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2349 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to reporting certain information on the Internet relating to cases heard by administrative law judges employed by the State Office of Administrative Hearings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2974 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to personnel, employment, and other human resources functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and health and human services agencies. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 3181 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to authorizing injunctive relief during proceedings to cancel or suspend certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 3904 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to personal confidential information accessed by an employee of a state governmental body; imposing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4378 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to obsolete or redundant reporting requirements applicable to health and human services agencies. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4682 81-0 (2009) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the use of private procurement specialists for certain state agency contracts. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
SB 425 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to develop and use an operations manual for maintaining certain environmental conditions inside certain confinement facilities. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 853 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to authorizing injunctive relief during proceedings to cancel or suspend certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1228 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the jurisdiction of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in contested case hearings involving certain contract claims against the state. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1490 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to requirements for the conduct of Texas Education Agency special education due process hearings. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1703 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to methods of delivery used by the secretary of state. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 2074 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the delivery of proposed state agency rules to the lieutenant governor, a member of the legislature, or a legislative agency. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 2396 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to obsolete or redundant reporting requirements applicable to health and human services agencies. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 970 80-0 (2007) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to the adoption of state agency rules that impose certain costs on local governments or persons. House: Government Reform Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1179 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to procurements by the Texas Lottery Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1180 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Lottery Commission and certain laws administered by the commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1717 80-0 (2007) Author: McReynolds, Jim
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the identification requirements for any device with the appearance of a fire hydrant that is nonfunctioning or otherwise unavailable for use in a fire emergency. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2290 80-0 (2007) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to procedures to help ensure that certain state agency actions are consistent with the meaning and intent of applicable legislative enactments. House: Government Reform Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2528 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to personnel, employment, and other human resources functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and health and human services agencies. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3013 80-0 (2007) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to the charges for certain public information maintained by a governmental body. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3218 80-0 (2007) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to state agency rules affecting small businesses. House: Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 3922 80-0 (2007) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to the enforcement and regulation of laws by state agencies. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4130 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the governance of certain state agencies. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 35 80-0 (2007) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to a purchasing preference for contractors who provide foods of higher nutritional value and who do not provide foods containing trans fatty acids. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 316 80-0 (2007) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a state-issued license if the applicant for the license makes a false statement or misrepresentation or refuses to provide information; providing a criminal penalty. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 700 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to state agency rules affecting small businesses. House: Economic Development
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 889 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to the charges for certain public information maintained by a governmental body. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1310 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the reimbursement of travel expenses for state employees. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1441 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the identification requirements for any device with the appearance of a fire hydrant that is nonfunctioning or otherwise unavailable for use in a fire emergency. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1449 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the human resources employee-to-staff ratio for state agencies. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
SB 1857 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the designation and custody of archival state records. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2039 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the governance of certain state agencies. House: Higher Education
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 188 79-0 (2005) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify. House: Judiciary Left pending in committee
HB 863 79-0 (2005) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to an employment preference for veterans at state agencies. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 905 79-0 (2005) Author: Delisi, Dianne
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the powers and duties of the state auditor in connection with state contracts. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 925 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to border issues. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1299 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the delegation of authority to the executive director or staff of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and to the appeal of actions of the executive director or staff. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1979 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the fee paid to the attorney general for examining the record of proceedings authorizing the issuance of a public security or related credit agreement. House: Business & Industry No action taken in committee
HB 1987 79-0 (2005) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of underground and aboveground storage tanks. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1998 79-0 (2005) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Relating to the timing of hearings and community meetings regarding applications for an allocation of low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2264 79-0 (2005) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to the charges for certain public information maintained by a governmental body. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2303 79-0 (2005) Author: Driver, Joe
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of and rights of private security personnel. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2416 79-0 (2005) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental entities. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 2716 79-0 (2005) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to equal employment opportunity reports. House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2741 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to restrictions on the state's contracting and purchasing authority with respect to persons who promote foreign employment. House: Government Reform Referred to Government Reform
HB 2775 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the elimination of certain reports to or prepared by the Legislative Budget Board. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 2860 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the creation and implementation of performance measures for the purpose of evaluating state agencies. House: Government Reform Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2932 79-0 (2005) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring state agency purchasing personnel to disclose certain family relationships with business entities receiving certain state agency contracts. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 495 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the fee paid to the attorney general for examining the record of proceedings authorizing the issuance of a public security or related credit agreement. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 604 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify. Senate: Jurisprudence Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 949 79-0 (2005) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the informal resolution of certain proceedings conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas. Senate: Natural Resources Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1348 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to records and reports kept and produced by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1482 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the acquisition of goods and services for certain state agencies providing health and human services. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1575 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the elimination of certain reports to or prepared by the Legislative Budget Board. Senate: Government Organization Meeting cancelled
SB 1609 79-0 (2005) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental entities. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 5 79-1 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
SB 40 79-1 (2005) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to a comprehensive study of right-of-way use compensation paid to governmental entities by communications and technology providers. Senate: Business & Commerce Committee report printed and distributed
SB 45 79-1 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to state and certain local fiscal matters; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: Finance No action taken in committee
HB 76 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to procedures adopted by a state entity to ensure an employment preference for veterans. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 426 78-0 (2003) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the adoption of state agency rules that impose certain costs on local governments or persons. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Meeting cancelled
HB 471 78-0 (2003) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the borrowing of money and the issuance of notes by the Texas Transportation Commission; making an appropriation. House: Appropriations
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
See remarks for effective date
HB 649 78-0 (2003) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to creating an interagency work group on rural issues. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 713 78-0 (2003) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the powers of the executive director of the Office of Rural Community Affairs. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 1293 78-0 (2003) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to the Records Management Interagency Coordinating Council. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
HB 1325 78-0 (2003) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the rural physician assistant loan reimbursement program. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 1417 78-0 (2003) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to requiring a state agency to notify a member of the legislature about certain expenditures that will affect the member's district. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1480 78-0 (2003) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to the efficient administration of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1576 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the telecommunications planning and oversight council. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2041 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Dan | et. al. Relating to legislative review and gubernatorial suspension of certain rules of state agencies. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2390 78-0 (2003) Author: Cook, Robert Relating to state agency rules affecting small businesses. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
HB 2396 78-0 (2003) Author: Corte, Frank
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the administration of and insurance requirements for certain Veterans' Land Board programs. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2545 78-0 (2003) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the courts that may review a decision in a contested case under the Administrative Procedure Act. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2590 78-0 (2003) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the decentralization of certain state agencies and to the location of the headquarters of certain state agencies. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
HB 2754 78-0 (2003) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to legislative review and gubernatorial suspension of certain rules of state agencies. House: Government Reform Referred to Government Reform
HB 2765 78-0 (2003) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the purchase of certain wireless communication devices by state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 2947 78-0 (2003) Author: Casteel, Carter
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to state agency decentralization of services. House: Government Reform
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3002 78-0 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the fees of, and other financial matters applying to, state governmental entities. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
HB 3003 78-0 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the management, use, and information about state facilities, real property, and other property. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
HB 3024 78-0 (2003) Author: Casteel, Carter
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to increasing governmental efficiency through the reduction of duplicative reporting and auditing requirements. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 3073 78-0 (2003) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to collaboration between criminal justice agencies to ensure the success of supervision programs. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 3442 78-0 (2003) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain expenditures, charges, and other financial matters of certain governmental entities. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/03
HCR 293 78-0 (2003) Author: Christian, Wayne
Sponsor: West, Royce
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 425. Signed by the Governor
HJR 28 78-0 (2003) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for authorization of the borrowing of money on a short-term basis by a state transportation agency for transportation-related projects, and the issuance of bonds and other public securities secured by the state highway fund. House: Appropriations
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 19 78-0 (2003) Author: Ratliff, Bill
Sponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to audit and other related functions of the State Auditor and of certain other state entities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 394 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the Records Management Interagency Coordinating Council. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 555 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the telecommunications planning and oversight council. Senate: State Affairs Committee report printed and distributed
SB 831 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the borrowing of money by the Texas Department of Transportation. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
SB 872 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information regarding certain plans, including emergency prevention or response plans and engineering or architectural plans. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1155 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the purchase of certain wireless communication devices by state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1497 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds by the Texas Public Finance Authority for the construction of school district instructional facilities and the construction of the facilities by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1508 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the administration of and insurance requirements for certain Veterans' Land Board programs. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1599 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to cost control and accountability in the decentralization of state programs and services. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1753 78-0 (2003) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to creating an interagency work group on rural issues. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1766 78-0 (2003) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the adoption of state agency rules that impose certain costs on local governments or persons. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization
SB 1878 78-0 (2003) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the relationship between the amount of an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the economic benefit of the violation to the alleged violator. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SJR 34 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for authorization of the borrowing of money on a short-term basis by a state transportation agency for transportation-related projects. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 21 78-1 (2003) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to efficiency in certain procedures and hearings of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 30 78-1 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to procedures adopted by a state entity to ensure an employment preference for veterans. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 42 78-2 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to procedures adopted by a state entity to ensure an employment preference for veterans. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 44 78-2 (2003) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to efficiency in certain procedures and hearings of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 45 78-2 (2003) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to sanitation facilities at a temporary place of employment. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 59 78-3 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to procedures adopted by a state entity to ensure an employment preference for veterans. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 5 70-0 (1987) Author: Hackney, Clint
Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the licensing of businesses and to regulatory relief for small businesses. House: Science & Technology
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 8 70-0 (1987) Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the creation and operation of a sick leave pool to benefit certain state employees. House: Public Safety
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 42 70-0 (1987) Author: Burnett, Dick
Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to certain identifying marks on aircraft owned or leased by the state. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 346 70-0 (1987) Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob Relating to the use of the state fiscal year in administering the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act. House: Public Health Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 436 70-0 (1987) Author: Ceverha, Bill Relating to an extension of the uniform size requirements for certain supplies and equipment used by state agencies. House: State Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 440 70-0 (1987) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to state agencies paying court costs and attorney's fees of small businesses that prevail in a dispute with a state agency. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 793 70-0 (1987) Author: Vowell, Jack Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and community centers to obtain criminal conviction data relating to persons employed by a provider who contracts with the department or center. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 806 70-0 (1987) Author: Schlueter, Stan
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the terms of members of the Coucil on Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and to the administration of the children's trust fund. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 945 70-0 (1987) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to costs incurred by governmental bodies to supply certain public records. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1340 70-0 (1987) Author: Jones, Arves Relating to a competitive review program to increase privatization of certain state agency functions. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1472 70-0 (1987) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the requirements for the administration of examinations by certain state agencies on religious holy days. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1543 70-0 (1987) Author: Aikin, A. M. "Bob"
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to reimbursement to the state for the provision to a school district of an accreditation monitor or master. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1566 70-0 (1987) Author: Perry, Rick Relating to the frequency of reports by the division heads of the Department of Public Safety regarding the efficiency of departmental employees. House: Public Safety Referred to subcommittee
HB 1581 70-0 (1987) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to a requirement that state agencies and school districts obtain criminal history information records of certain employees and employee applicants; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Pending in committee
HB 1596 70-0 (1987) Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob Relating to the authority of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to bill directly for services provided to other agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1785 70-0 (1987) Author: Williamson, Richard
Sponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the development of a uniform statewide accounting system for all agencies of state government, including institutions of higher education. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 801 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to certain studies that may be required by the Railroad Commission of Texas. Senate: Natural Resources Reported favorably with substitute
SCR 87 70-0 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Wilson, Ron
Requesting the Department of Human Services to implement certain recommendations regarding relations with care providers. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 88 70-0 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Wilson, Ron
Requesting the Department of Human services to monitor the new single administrative law judge appeal process. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 89 70-0 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Wilson, Ron
Requesting the Department of Human Services to implement certain recommendations regarding training in its audit of programs. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 90 70-0 (1987) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Wilson, Ron
Requesting the Department of Human Services to implement certain recommendations regarding its program audit procedures. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 15 70-2 (1987) Author: McFarland, Bob Creating the Select Committee on State Government Management Effectiveness. Senate: Administration, Special Posting rule suspended
HB 610 69-0 (1985) Author: Emmett, Ed Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to adopt rules regarding the operation of certain motor vehicles on public highways; providing a penalty. House: Transportation 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1140 69-0 (1985) Author: Hackney, Clint
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the procedure by which the Department of Public Safety adopts certain rules. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: State Affairs
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HB 1885 69-0 (1985) Author: Schoolcraft, Alan Relating to the authority of the Texas Board of Health to adopt rules prescribing fees to be charged for public health service; revising Article 4414c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes; and declaring an emergency. House: Government Organization Referred to subcommittee
HB 1962 69-0 (1985) Author: Richardson, Bob Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to adopt rules regarding the safe operation of certain motor vehicles; providing penalties. House: Transportation 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2388 69-0 (1985) Author: Rudd, Jim
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to certain procedures and to the adoption of rules by certain state agencies under the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
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SB 347 69-0 (1985) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to adopt rules regarding the operation of certain motor vehicles on public highways; providing a penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 381 69-0 (1985) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Richardson, Bob
Relating to rulemaking by the State Pension Review Board. House: Retirement & Aging
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 977 69-0 (1985) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to requiring the public utility commission to promulgate rules and regulations prescribing the form of rate schedules and other records filed by municipally owned electric utilities in certain appeals. Senate: State Affairs Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1236 69-0 (1985) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the procedure by which the Department of Public Safety adopts certain rules. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 458 68-0 (1983) Author: Bush, Bob Relating to procedures under the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. House: State Affairs Placed on daily Major State Calendar
HB 487 68-0 (1983) Author: Watson, Ed
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to rules governing solid waste, including hazardous waste and Class I industrial solid waste. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
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HB 524 68-0 (1983) Author: Laney, James
Sponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the rulemaking procedures of the Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal Health Commission, and to the development of domestic and foreign markets for agricultural products. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 569 68-0 (1983) Author: Agnich, Fred Relating to public hearings in counties to be affected by a proclamation of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 584 68-0 (1983) Author: Tow, Rodney Relating to grievance procedures for state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 595 68-0 (1983) Author: Hury, James Relating to the exemption of Texas Department of Health medical assistance programs from certain provisions for the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. House: Public Health Referred to Committee on Public Health
HB 619 68-0 (1983) Author: Keller, Ray Relating to handling charges to cover the cost of distribution of commodities and food stamps. House: Human Services Referred to subcommittee
HB 712 68-0 (1983) Author: DeLay, Tom Relating to the authority of the commissioner of mental health and mental retardation to appoint or discharge a deputy commissioner or the head of an institution or facility without the approval of the board of M.H.M.R. House: Public Health Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 714 68-0 (1983) Author: Keller, Ray Relating to fees imposed by the Texas Department of Human Resources in connection with the licensing of child-care administrators. House: Human Services Referred to subcommittee
HB 717 68-0 (1983) Author: Lee, El Franco Relating to supervision by the Texas Department of Human Resources of federal matching fund programs that provide certain kinds of public assistance. House: Human Services Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 752 68-0 (1983) Author: Peveto, Wayne Relating to property tax appraisal studies conducted by the State Property Tax Board. House: Ways & Means Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 847 68-0 (1983) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to the rulemaking authority of the State Pension Review Board. House: Retirement and Aging Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
HB 1065 68-0 (1983) Author: Jackson, Lee Relating to the requirement of obtaining a certificate of need from the Texas Health Facilities Commission for certain proposed projects. House: Public Health Referred to subcommittee
HB 1066 68-0 (1983) Author: DeLay, Tom Relating to the requirement of obtaining a certificate of need from the Texas Health Facilities Commission for certain proposed projects. House: Public Health Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1086 68-0 (1983) Author: Cain, David Relating to administrative proceedings involving the Texas Department of Human Resources. House: Human Services Referred to Committee on Human Services
HB 1107 68-0 (1983) Author: Keller, Ray Relating to the rules governing the collection of the gross receipts tax by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and refunds of gross receipts tax. House: Liquor Regulation Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HB 1113 68-0 (1983) Author: Presnal, Bill Relating to certain fees imposed by the General Land Office and the Veterans Land Board. House: Environmental Affairs Postponed
HB 1279 68-0 (1983) Author: Presnal, Bill
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the authority of the Department of Agriculture to transfer funds between programs. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
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HB 1310 68-0 (1983) Author: Coody, Bill
Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to judicial review of certain orders issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission. House: Liquor Regulation
Senate: State Affairs
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HB 1347 68-0 (1983) Author: Granoff, Al Relating to alternatives to imprisonment for persons convicted of driving while intoxicated. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken
HB 1413 68-0 (1983) Author: Sutton, Lou Nelle Relating to the rulemaking authority of the State Pension Review Board. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Committee on Retirement and Aging
HB 1423 68-0 (1983) Author: Presnal, Bill Relating to special fund agencies which shall reimburse the General Revenue Fund for services provided to them by other administrative and service agencies of the state. House: Appropriations Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 1445 68-0 (1983) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the assessment of administrative penalties by the Railroad Commission of Texas to enforce certain laws within its jurisdiction. House: Energy
Senate: State Affairs
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HB 1454 68-0 (1983) Author: Bush, Bob
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to procedures under the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
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HB 1487 68-0 (1983) Author: Simpson, Bob
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to procedures for the consideration and adoption of certain rules and rates specified in Chapter 5, Insurance Code. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1543 68-0 (1983) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to imposition of a fee by the Texas Department of Water Resources to be used to pay expenses of supplemental monitoring of groundwater monitoring wells required at facilities used to manage hazardous industrial waste. House: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 1576 68-0 (1983) Author: Polk, Mary Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Human Resources to set and charge a fee for providing certain services. House: Human Services Withdrawn from calendar
HB 1585 68-0 (1983) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of and the enforcement by the Texas Department of Water Resources; providing criminal offenses; and providing penalties. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Record vote
HB 1587 68-0 (1983) Author: Lee, Don Relating to inquiries authorized to be made by the State Board of Insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Committee on Insurance
HB 1621 68-0 (1983) Author: Hill, Gerald Relating to certain fees charged by the secretary of state. House: Elections Referred to Committee on Elections
HB 1970 68-0 (1983) Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the regulatory and enforcement procedures and authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing penalties. House: Natural Resources
Senate: State Affairs
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HB 2202 68-0 (1983) Author: Millsap, Mike Relating to rules governing relationships between a state agency and a nonprofit organization or private donor. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HR 534 68-0 (1983) Author: Ceverha, Bill Directing the House Committee on State Affairs to conduct an interim study on the merits of eliminating the use of legal-size forms and other papers in state government.
SB 212 68-0 (1983) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to procedures for Department of Human Resources program hearings and dates for their implementation. Senate: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 288 68-0 (1983) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to an increase and/or change in the computation of fees, imposed or authorized, charges, assessments, deposits, and penalties charged and collected in connection with the powers and duties of certain state agencies; eliminating certain fees. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
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SB 621 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Clark, Jerry
Relating to the continuance of public hearings. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 697 68-0 (1983) Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Sponsor: Price, Albert
Relating to the coordinating board approval of certain construction, repair, or rehabilitation projects at institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
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SB 729 68-0 (1983) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to the regulatory and enforcement procedures and authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs No action taken
SB 772 68-0 (1983) Author: Parmer, Hugh
Sponsor: Millsap, Mike
Relating to rules governing relationships between a state agency and its employees and a private organization or private donor. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
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SB 817 68-0 (1983) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Making a supplemental appropriation to the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for necessary operating expenses. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 920 68-0 (1983) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Polk, Mary
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Human Resources to set and charge a fee for providing certain services and to provision of services under certain circumstances. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 989 68-0 (1983) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Hill, Gerald
Relating to certain fees charged by the secretary of state. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
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SB 998 68-0 (1983) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to the assessment of administrative penalties by the Railroad Commission of Texas to enforce certain laws within its jurisdiction. Senate: State Affairs No action taken
SB 1039 68-0 (1983) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to inquiries authorized to be made by the State Board of Insurance. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 1047 68-0 (1983) Author: Vale, Bob
Sponsor: Keller, Ray
Relating to the collection of fees by the Texas Department of Health for public health services, to creation of a special fee fund in the State Treasury, to certain powers and duties of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Board of Health, and to subrogation rights of the Texas Department of Health. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 1064 68-0 (1983) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: Lee, Don
Relating to the prevention, reporting, and control of communicable diseases and to certain powers and duties of the Texas Board of Health, the commissioner of health, and the Texas Department of Health; defining offenses and providing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 1155 68-0 (1983) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to coordination of activities of state agencies related to health care, to certain licensing requirements, and to certain duties of the Texas Department of Health. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Public Health
SB 1191 68-0 (1983) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to procedures under the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 1231 68-0 (1983) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to rules governing certain audits conducted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and to certain powers and duties of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Senate: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1298 68-0 (1983) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Patterson, Pete
Relating to fees collected by the Department of Agriculture. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
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SB 1338 68-0 (1983) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Gavin, John
Relating to electronic data transmission procedures under the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act and to the time rules become effective. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1368 68-0 (1983) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Martinez, Walter
Relating to time periods for the filing of reports and the payment of contributions for social security for public employees. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
SB 1401 68-0 (1983) Author: Blake, Roy
Sponsor: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the provision of telecommunication service to the state government. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration, Special
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 47 68-2 (1984) Author: Laney, James Relating to the time periods for the filing of reports and the payment of contributions for social security for public employees. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 86 68-2 (1984) Author: Lee, Don Relating to appeal of orders of the Texas Water Development Board relating to certain federal projects. House: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 89 68-2 (1984) Author: Schlueter, Stan
Sponsor: Sharp, John
Relating to the audit and operation of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. House: Transportation
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 7 68-2 (1984) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Laney, James
Relating to time periods for the filing of reports and the payment of contributions for social security for public employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 313 67-0 (1981) Author: Sharp, John Relating to legislative review of proposed ans existing rules of state agencies. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 462 67-0 (1981) Author: Maloney, Robert Relating to the extent to which the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act applies to the Texas Department of Human Resources. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 545 67-0 (1981) Author: Emmett, Ed Relating to local hearings by the public utility commission. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 577 67-0 (1981) Author: Bomer, Elton Relating to a uniform system of accounting for, and quarterly reports from, counties, hospital districts, and certain cities participating in welfare assistance programs. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 617 67-0 (1981) Author: Hernandez, Joe Relating to proceedings before the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. House: Judiciary Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 648 67-0 (1981) Author: Presnal, Bill
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the use and inventory of real property owned or leased by the state. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
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HB 755 67-0 (1981) Author: Tow, Rodney Relating to authority of the board of corrections to grant easements for electrical substations. House: Security & Sanctions Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 789 67-0 (1981) Author: Geistweidt, Gerald Relating to information contained in the Texas Register and the Texas Administrative Code and to confidentiality of the data base. House: State Affairs Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 959 67-0 (1981) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the process of rulemaking by state agencies and to the enforcement of agency orders, decisions, and rules. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1401 67-0 (1981) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Relating to the enforcement of agency orders, decisions, and rules. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1412 67-0 (1981) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to administrative remedies available to the State Board of Insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1535 67-0 (1981) Author: Cockerham, Jerry Relating to legislative review and disapproval of rules and proposed rules of state agencies. House: State Affairs Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1560 67-0 (1981) Author: Sharp, John Relating to executive and legislative review of rules of state agencies. House: State Affairs Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1668 67-0 (1981) Author: Hall, Lanny Relating to standardization of state agency publications. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2062 67-0 (1981) Author: Simpson, Bob
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the State Board of Insurance to create summary procedures for routine matters. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2152 67-0 (1981) Author: Nabers, Lynn Relating to adminstrative hearings for health care facilities. House: Health Services No action taken
HJR 7 67-0 (1981) Author: Sharp, John
Sponsor: Wilson, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for legislative review of rulemaking by executive agencies. House: Constitutional Amendments
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
SB 32 67-0 (1981) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to penalties for noncompliance with orders of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Railroad Commission of Texas, or a court. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 149 67-0 (1981) Author: Doggett, Lloyd Relating to the enforcement of agency orders, decisions, and rules. Senate: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 193 67-0 (1981) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to evidentiary value of information contained in the Texas Register and the Texas Administrative Code and to confidentiality of the data base. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 300 67-0 (1981) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the extent to which the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act applies to the Texas Department of Human Resources. Senate: State Affairs Postponed
SB 412 67-0 (1981) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to division of the state into regions for administrative or regulatory purposes. Senate: Human Resources Referred to Committee on Human Resources
SB 423 67-0 (1981) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to legislative review and disapproval of rules and proposed rules of state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Postponed
SB 853 67-0 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to repeal of the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 899 67-0 (1981) Author: Howard, Ed Establishing administrative remedies. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 1265 67-0 (1981) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to the periodic termination of state agency rules. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 6 67-0 (1981) Author: Mengden, Walter
Sponsor: Cockerham, Jerry
Directing state agencies to adopt a plain language policy. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SCR 91 67-0 (1981) Author: Glasgow, Bob The Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act of 1965 declares the purposes of the Act and, therefore, of the Department which it established to be; to provide for the conservation and restoration of mental health among the people of this State and toward this end to provide for the effective administration and coordination of mental health services at the State and local levels. Senate: Human Resources Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HB 237 66-0 (1979) Author: Ragsdale, Paul Relating to the maximum length of time for payment of supplies and services purchased by contract with the State Board of Control. House: State Affairs Referred to Subcommittee on State Employees
HB 363 66-0 (1979) Author: Hanna, Joe Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to promulgate rules necessary to implement state responsibility under federal law or rules. House: Appropriations Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 594 66-0 (1979) Author: Wright, Brad
Sponsor: Jones, Gene
Relating to legislative review and disapproval of rules and proposed rules of state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HB 728 66-0 (1979) Author: Evans, Charles Relating to the control of printing by state agencies; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 793 66-0 (1979) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Sponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to coordination of certain functions of regulatory agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1038 66-0 (1979) Author: Jackson, Lee Relating to legislative review of administrative rules. House: State Affairs Referred to Subcommittee on State Employees
HB 1078 66-0 (1979) Author: Cartwright, Donald Relating to the report to the governor by the State Board of Insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
HB 1106 66-0 (1979) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: Howard, Ed
Authorizing the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation and Texas Department of Public Safety to photograph, microphotograph or film all of their respective departmental records and to destroy original records; authorizing direct micrographic record preparation; correcting obsolete terminology. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
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HB 1219 66-0 (1979) Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Sponsor: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the disclosure of financial information filed with the secretary of state. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
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HB 1267 66-0 (1979) Author: Untermeyer, Chase Relating to the coordination of state agencies' planning and service delivery efforts. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1382 66-0 (1979) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Sponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the process of rulemaking by state agencies and to the creation and functions of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Review. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1447 66-0 (1979) Author: Waters, Ron Relating to distribution of state agency publications. House: State Affairs Referred to Subcommittee on Public Health
HB 1558 66-0 (1979) Author: Hall, Lanny
Sponsor: Andujar, Betty
Relating to standardization of state agency publications. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1775 66-0 (1979) Author: Crawford, Bo
Sponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to a final extension for the State Board of Insurance to approve policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1823 66-0 (1979) Author: Lewis, Gibson Relating to the exclusion of the Texas Employment Commission from the provisions of the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. House: Employment Practices Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 2022 66-0 (1979) Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine Relating to the Teachers' Professional Practices Commission. House: Public Education Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2029 66-0 (1979) Author: Denton, Betty Relating to the use of clear language in state contracts, agency rules and approved insurance policies. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2113 66-0 (1979) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Relating to information contained in the Texas Register and the Texas Administrative Code. House: State Affairs Referred to Subcommittee on State Employees
HJR 133 66-0 (1979) Author: Wright, Brad
Sponsor: Howard, Ed
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for legislative review of the process of rulemaking by agencies in the executive department. House: Constitutional Amendments
Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HR 167 66-0 (1979) Author: Bock II, Bennie Directing state agencies to adopt procedures to inform board members of requirements for conducting public business.
SB 98 66-0 (1979) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to legislative review and disapproval of rules and proposed rules of state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Governor submitted as emergency
SB 140 66-0 (1979) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Sponsor: Hanna, Joe
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to promulgate rules necessary to implement state responsibility under federal law or rules. House: Appropriations
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 270 66-0 (1979) Author: Santiesteban, H.
Sponsor: Coleman, Ronald
Relating to periodic review of placements of children under the care, custody, or conservatorship of the Texas Department of Human Resources and to disposition of the child or children. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
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SB 578 66-0 (1979) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to the regulatory duties of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. Senate: Natural Resources Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 753 66-0 (1979) Author: Clower, Ron Relating to the right of the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Railroad Commission of Texas to compel obedience. House: State Affairs
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Subcommittee on Utilities Legislation
SB 754 66-0 (1979) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Sponsor: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the partial exclusion of the Texas Employment Commission from the provisions of the Adminstrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. House: Employment Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 876 66-0 (1979) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to information contained in the Texas Register and the Texas Administrative Code and to confidentiality of the data base; amending the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Failure to suspend the rules
SB 914 66-0 (1979) Author: Doggett, Lloyd Relating to the authority to award attorney's fees and other expenses for public participation in certain proceedings before certain agencies or a proceeding for judicial review of an action by certain agencies. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 935 66-0 (1979) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to the authority to award attorney's fees and other expenses for public participation in a proceeding before certain agencies or a proceeding for judicial review of an action by certain agencies. Senate: Jurisprudence Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
SB 950 66-0 (1979) Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill" Relating to public access to certain information in the custody of the Consumer Credit Commissioner. Senate: Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 1026 66-0 (1979) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to hearings before the Professional Practices Commission; providing appeals. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 1116 66-0 (1979) Author: Ogg, Jack Authorizing the State Board of Insurance to adopt recognized standards as rules and regulations; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Economic Development Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 1248 66-0 (1979) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to application of the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act to organizations of public schools that organize and direct interscholastic competitive activities. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Education
Notice given -1 hour to suspend rules to consider
HB 148 65-0 (1977) Author: Maloney, Robert
Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to authorization for discovery, entry on land or other property, and use of certain reports and other statements in agency proceedings. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
HB 149 65-0 (1977) Author: Maloney, Robert
Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Providing that the parties to administrative proceedings may file exceptions and replies to proposals for administrative decisions; that proposals for administrative decisions may be amended pursuant to the exceptions and replies of the parties. House: Judiciary
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
HB 206 65-0 (1977) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to review of previous awards by the Industrial Accident Board. House: Judiciary Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 512 65-0 (1977) Author: Evans, Charles Relating to the approval of state agency rules by legislature committees. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 535 65-0 (1977) Author: Hall, Anthony Relating to the recovery of costs and reasonable attorney's fees by a person who is the prevailing party in a judicial review of an agency decision. House: Judicial Affairs Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 580 65-0 (1977) Author: Evans, Charles
Sponsor: Sherman, Max
Relating to legislative review of proposed rules of state agencies and fiscal notes for proposed rules. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 652 65-0 (1977) Author: Grant, Ben Z. Relating to the abolition and reissuance of state agency forms. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 931 65-0 (1977) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to legislation review of proposed rules of state agencies; and fiscal notes for proposed rules. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1263 65-0 (1977) Author: Evans, Charles Relating to the venue of suits to set aside decisions of the Industrial Accident Board. House: Judiciary Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1389 65-0 (1977) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to venue for judicial review of administrative decisions. House: Judicial Affairs Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 1816 65-0 (1977) Author: Close, G.R. "Bob" Relating to the definition of "contested case" in the Texas Register and Administrative Procedure Act. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1912 65-0 (1977) Author: Lewis, Gibson Relating to a prohibition against state agencies contracting to produce certain documents for nongovernmental entities. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1966 65-0 (1977) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Relating to certain sections of the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1967 65-0 (1977) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the rulemaking authority of the Texas Animal Health Commission concerning the control and eradication of bovine brucellosis. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Motion lost
HB 2004 65-0 (1977) Author: Hubenak, Joe A. Exempting the Texas Department of Corrections from the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2038 65-0 (1977) Author: Powers, Pike Relating to the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Acs. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2094 65-0 (1977) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to government regulation by the various state and federal agencies requiring them to establish justification by way of legislative intent for all rules and regulations, written and imposed, and that all prohibitions be accompanied by alternative allowances of acceptable activity to achieve desirable objectives. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HR 72 65-0 (1977) Author: Benedict, Jerry L. Relating to directing that state agencies and universities allocating parking spaces give preference to car pools and that the Board of Control institute a computer ride matching service. House: State Affairs
SB 99 65-0 (1977) Author: Doggett, Lloyd Relating to the authority to award reasonable attorney fees and other expenses for public participation in a proceeding before a state agency ora proceeding for judicial review of agency action; providing annual reports to the Office of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Legislative Budget Board. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 105 65-0 (1977) Author: Doggett, Lloyd Relating to the regulation of conduct designed to influence certain actions by the legislative and executive branches of government; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 271 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to venue for suits to set aside a final ruling or decision of the Industrial Accident Board under the workmen's compensation law. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
SB 450 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to the approval by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, of new construction and repair and rehabilitation of facilities at instutions of higer education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
90 Day Bill
SB 465 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to appearance of attorneys and agents of parties at prehearing conferences of the Industrial Accident Board. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
SB 482 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Delegating certain duties relating to higher education to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System in connection with construction, repair, and rehabillitation of certain buildings and facilities. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
SB 593 65-0 (1977) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to legislative review and disapproval of rules and proposed rules of state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably
SB 732 65-0 (1977) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to simplification and reduction of the number of forms used by state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 751 65-0 (1977) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to the payment of a civil penalty instead of suspension of an alcoholic permit or license. House: Liquor Regulation
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on Liquor Regulation
SB 761 65-0 (1977) Author: McKnight, Peyton Relating to the rulemaking procedure for certain state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 890 65-0 (1977) Author: Sherman, Max Relating to a process for legislative review of proposed rules of state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
SB 912 65-0 (1977) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to certain sections of the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act; relating to ex parte consultations and the applicability of this Act to personnel rules and practices and to certain hearings of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
90 Day Bill
SB 1026 65-0 (1977) Author: Clower, Ron Relating to notice of hearing in a contested case under the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 1335 65-0 (1977) Author: Adams, Don Relating to hearings concerning certain orders of the Texas Water Quality board. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 258 64-0 (1975) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to the creation of the office of ombudsman and its powers, duties, privileges, procedures, and qualifications; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 260 64-0 (1975) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to the fiscal year of the state. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 531 64-0 (1975) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Providing standards for state administrative practices and procedures; providing for the creation of a state register; providing for review of state agency proceedings. House: Judicial Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 590 64-0 (1975) Author: Denton, Lane Relating to the receipt and disposition of pollution complaints by certain state agencies and the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1106 64-0 (1975) Author: Hale, L. DeWitt Providing minimum uniform standards of procedure in agency practice; establishing a method for statewide dissemination of information regarding agency actions; clarifying the means of judicial review of agency actions. House: Judicial Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1114 64-0 (1975) Author: Earle, Ronald
Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the control and management of state-owned buildings, grounds, and property maintained by the State Board of Control. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Rules suspended
HB 1115 64-0 (1975) Author: Earle, Ronald Relating to the contents of State Board of Control annual reports made under The Interagency Cooperation Act. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1144 64-0 (1975) Author: Caldwell, Neil Relating to review for compliance with this Act by the Governor's Office Division of Planning Coordination of the environmental and energy impact of proposed state action to aid in the decision-making process. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to Subcommittee on Pollution Control
HB 1203 64-0 (1975) Author: Earle, Ronald
Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the establishment of certain reporting requirements by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
HB 1209 64-0 (1975) Author: Evans, Charles Relating to the requirement that rules, regulations, and changes and repeals of rules or regulations promulgated by state agencies and departments be approved by certain legislative committees. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1213 64-0 (1975) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Relating to establishment of a Texas Register; relating to the publication and content thereof; relating to the adoption, filing and publication of administrative rules; relating to the authority of the Secretary of State. House: Judicial Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1233 64-0 (1975) Author: Denton, Lane Relating to the disposition of funds collected or received by certain state agencies and institutions. House: Appropriations Referred to subcommittee
HB 1308 64-0 (1975) Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Sponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to administration of certain federally established day care programs. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 1389 64-0 (1975) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to certification and quality assurance requirements of commercial laboratories regularly engaged in analyses made available to the Texas Water Quality Board. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 1545 64-0 (1975) Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe Relating to the authority of the governor to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove, a regulation proposed by an executive agency. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1722 64-0 (1975) Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick" Relating to the gathering of information for administrative investigation and adjudication by the Texas Department of Labor and Standards, providing a fine. House: Labor Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 21 64-0 (1975) Author: Doggett, Lloyd Relating to the receipt and disposition of pollution complaints by certain state agencies. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to subcommittee
SB 41 64-0 (1975) Author: Sherman, Max
Sponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Providing standards for state administrative practices and procedures; providing procedures for adoption of rules by state agencies; providing for the creation of a state register and its contents; providing for review of state agency proceedings; providing for declaratory judgments and procedures for judicial review; providing for witness fees; excepting certain actions of named agencies from application of this Act; providing relationship of this Act to other laws; providing an effective date. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 day bill
SB 107 64-0 (1975) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to the collection, maintenance, and dissemenation of information identifiable to individuals; providing penalties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
SB 484 64-0 (1975) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to the adoption, filing, and publication of rules of certain agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 726 64-0 (1975) Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Sponsor: Sullivant, Bill
Relating to the information contained in the Texas Water Quality Board's biennial report. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 773 64-0 (1975) Author: Meier, Bill Relating to the printing of certain official reports with the consent of the governor and the distribution of copies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 811 64-0 (1975) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to review for compliance with this Act by the Governor's office Division of Planning Coordination of the environmental and energy impact of proposed state action to aid in the decision-making process. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee
SB 1049 64-0 (1975) Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill" Relating to the requirement that the State Board of Control maintain a register containing the name and business address of each person who provides services to an agency of the state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SJR 2 64-0 (1975) Author: Adams, Don Amending Constitution to authorize the Legislature to establish the standard of judicial review in an appeal from a decision of an administrative agency. Senate: Texas Constitution Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
HB 12 63-0 (1973) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to state government; setting forth the purpose of the Act; defining terms; creating the office of ombudsman; providing powers, duties, privileges, procedures, and qualifications; making certain acts unlawful; providing a penalty; providing that the provisions of the Act are cumulative of any other law or procedure; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee
HB 57 63-0 (1973) Author: Denton, Lane Relating to the receipt and disposition of pollution complaints by certain state agencies; and declaring an emergency. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Sent to subcommittee
HB 168 63-0 (1973) Author: Kaster, James J. Relating state agencies and departments to submit quarterly expenditure plans; authorizing the governor, as the state's chief executive officer, to review agency and department expenditure plans; authorizing the governor to withhold spending approval for certain expenditures; authorizing the governor to transfer certain funds within a state agency or department; providing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs Subcommittee hearing notice posted
HB 219 63-0 (1973) Author: Clayton, Bill Relating to the fiscal year of the State. House: State Affairs Subcommittee hearing notice posted
HB 248 63-0 (1973) Author: Finney, Dave Providing standards for state administrative agency practice and procedure; providing for review of state agency proceedings. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee
HB 373 63-0 (1973) Author: Finney, Dave Relating to state government; setting forth the purpose of the Act; defining terms; creating the office of ombudsman; providing powers, duties, privileges, procedures, and qualifications; making certain acts unlawful; providing a penalty; providing that the provisions of the Act are cumulative of any other law or procedure; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 779 63-0 (1973) Author: Clayton, Bill
Sponsor: Sherman, Max
Relating to changes in methods for appeal from the Water Well Driller's Board to the district court in the county in which the alleged violation occurred. House: Judiciary
Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HB 883 63-0 (1973) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to the establishment of a medical-rehabilitation division of the Industrial Accident Board. House: Judiciary Subcommittee hearing date
HB 885 63-0 (1973) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to the establishment of a medical rehabilitation division of the Industrial Accident Board. House: Judiciary Subcommittee hearing date
HB 982 63-0 (1973) Author: Vecchio, James S. Relating to regulation of attorney's fees by the Industrial Accident Board in workmen's compensation cases before the board. House: Judiciary Subcommittee hearing date
HB 983 63-0 (1973) Author: Vecchio, James S. Requiring employers to report certain accidents to the Industrial Accident Board. House: Judiciary Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1021 63-0 (1973) Author: Hawn, Joe Relating to the making or filing of false, misleading, or unfounded reports to certain governmental agencies; providing a penalty. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1029 63-0 (1973) Author: Clayton, Bill Relating to the establishment of a state register for certain rules, notices, and other documents of certain public agencies. House: State Affairs Considered in public hearing
HB 1305 63-0 (1973) Author: Williamson, Billy H. Relating to the proposal or recommendation of new programs or additional funding of existing programs by agencies of the state and their officers and employees. House: Appropriations Reported favorably
HB 1334 63-0 (1973) Author: Semos, Chris V. Relating to the penalty for failing to file certain reports with the Texas Water Rights Commission. House: Natural Resources Committee hearing date
HB 1339 63-0 (1973) Author: Presnal, Bill Relating to the supervisory authority of the Texas Water Rights Commission over certain water districts. House: Natural Resources Committee hearing date
HB 1482 63-0 (1973) Author: Williams, Lindon
Sponsor: Sherman, Max
Relating to the Veteran's Land Board. House: State Affairs Signed by the Governor
HB 1720 63-0 (1973) Author: Massey, Tom Amending Subchapter E, Chapter 5, Water code, providing for the cancellation in whole or in part of certificates or adjudication by the Texas Water Rights Commission in the same manner as permits and certified filing; providing for the definition of "certificate of adjudication"; providing for the general principle of cancellation of certificates of adjudication, the initiation of proceedings, notice, and hearing thereof; providing for certain findings to be made by the commission and action to be taken; allowing a holder of a permit, certified filing, or certificate of adjudication to retain a reservoir for domestic, livestock, and recreational purposes to the extent that he has conservation storage; exempting those certified filings held by cities to the extent that such filing allows diversion for municipal purposes; declaring that the failure to initiate proceedings to cancel shall not validate or enhance a certified filing, permit, or certificate of adjudication and requiring a five-year lapse between cancellation proceedings against a particular water right; repealing all conflicting laws and providing a savings clause; and declaring an emergency. House: Natural Resources Reported favorably
HB 1721 63-0 (1973) Author: Massey, Tom Amending Chapter 5, Water Code, by adding Section 5.1211 to the Water Code, providing that holders of permits, certified filings, and certificates of adjudication to obtain authority from the Texas Water Rights Commission to change or alter a water right; providing that the Texas Water Rights Commission shall promulgate rules; providing for repeal of inconsistent Acts; and declaring an emergency. House: Natural Resources Reported favorably
HR 200 63-0 (1973) Author: Bales, Larry Requesting the Sub-Committee on Ethics of State Affairs Committee to study state employment. House: State Affairs
SB 9 63-0 (1973) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the fiscal year of the state. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 14 63-0 (1973) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Clayton, Bill
Relating to the fiscal year of the state. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by Governor
SB 81 63-0 (1973) Author: Sherman, Max Providing standards for state administrative agency practice and procedures; providing for a review of state agency proceedings. House: Judiciary
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
SB 139 63-0 (1973) Author: Wallace, Jim Providing standards for state administrative agency practice and procedure; providing for review of state agency proceedings. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Sent to subcommittee
SB 433 63-0 (1973) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the penalty for failing to file certain reports with the Texas Water Rights Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 434 63-0 (1973) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to supervisory authority of the Texas Water Commission over certain water districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 555 63-0 (1973) Author: Clower, Ron Requiring employers to report certain accidents to the Industrial Accident Board. Senate: Human Resources Sent to subcommittee
SB 824 63-0 (1973) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Relating to the penalty for failing to file certain reports with the Texas Water Rights Commission; amending Section 50.106, Water Code; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 828 63-0 (1973) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Relating to supervisory authority of the Texas Water Rights Commission over certain water districts; amending Section 6.074, Water Code; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
HB 5 62-0 (1971) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to authorizing the Air Control Board to promulgate rules, regulations, and standards to control excessive noise and providing civil penalties and injunctive relief in case of violations.
HB 521 62-0 (1971) Author: Clayton, Bill
Sponsor: Sherman, Max
Relating to rules promulgated by the State Board of Education.
HB 641 62-0 (1971) Author: Finney, Dave | et. al. Relating to state government; creating the office of ombudsman; providing powers, duties, privileges, procedures, qualifications, making certain acts unlawful; providing a penalty.
HB 644 62-0 (1971) Author: Cavness, Don Relating to the rule-making authority of the State Board of Dental Examiners; providing for the licensing of dental laboratories; providing penalties.
HB 703 62-0 (1971) Author: Murray, Menton J.
Sponsor: Creighton, Tom
Relating to prescribing civil penalties of not to exceed $100 per day for any wilful violation of any rule, regulation, or order promulgated by the Texas Water Rights Commission which is not in conflict with this Chapter and any term or condition contained in declarations of appropriation and permits heretofore or hereafter granted by the Commission which is not in conflict with this Chapter.
HB 761 62-0 (1971) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Relating to providing standards for state administrative agency practice and procedure.
HB 890 62-0 (1971) Author: Traeger, John Relating to the fiscal year of the State.
HB 1065 62-0 (1971) Author: Clayton, Bill | et. al. Relating to changes in the methods for appeal from the Board of Water Well Drillers to the Courts of Travis County.
HB 1066 62-0 (1971) Author: Clayton, Bill | et. al. Relating to the penalties for violation of the Water Well Drillers Act.
HB 1171 62-0 (1971) Author: Nelms, Johnny Relating to requiring the Railroad Commission to adopt regulations prohibiting the transportation of natural gas in plastic pipe within the limits of any incorporated city.
HB 1182 62-0 (1971) Author: Burgess, Steve
Sponsor: Word, J.P.
Relating to providing for a minimum bovine brucellosis blood test.
HB 1521 62-0 (1971) Author: Atwell, Ben Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to promolugate rules governing health, safety, and welfare of persons and property within State parks, historic sites, scientific areas and forts.
HB 1542 62-0 (1971) Author: Braun, Rex Relating to the creation of water districts under the general law.
HB 1829 62-0 (1971) Author: Hale, L. DeWitt Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas.
HR 535 62-0 (1971) Author: Hilliard, Bill | et. al. Creating an interim committee to study the feasibility of instituting an employee suggestion program for state employees.
HR 538 62-0 (1971) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim | et. al. Creating a committee on taxation and economy in state operations.
SB 16 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to providing standards for agency practice (The Administrative Procedure Act).
SB 61 62-0 (1971) Author: Word, J.P. Relating to the creation of the office of Ombudsman for the state.
SB 62 62-0 (1971) Author: Word, J.P. Relating to authorizing and directing the State Board of Insurance to prescribe, adopt, promulgate, and enforce notice requirements for cancellation and nonrenewal of policies for general casualty insurance, fire insurance, and motor vehicle insurance, homeowners policies.
SB 343 62-0 (1971) Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Sponsor: Calhoun, Frank
Relating to providing for the taking of written and oral depositions in matters pending before the Railroad Commission of Texas, or any division thereof, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended.
SB 545 62-0 (1971) Author: Watson, Murray Relating to amending Statutes relating to Taxation-General to provide late-filed reports deemed timely filed if delay in filing a reasonable cause.
SB 587 62-0 (1971) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to amending statutes to require holding of public hearings under the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act.
SB 588 62-0 (1971) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Sponsor: Atwell, Ben
Authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to promulgate rules governing health, safety, and protection of persons and property within State parks, historic sites, scientific areas and forts; providing penalties.
SB 612 62-0 (1971) Author: Hightower, Jack
Sponsor: Harding, Forrest A.
Relating to giving the State Board of Insurance the power to adopt rules and regulations relating to the safe operation of mobile service units.
SB 673 62-0 (1971) Author: Word, J.P. Relating to authorizing a Revolving Petty Cash Fund for the Parks and Wildlife Department for refunds of cash receipts subject to approval of State Auditor.
SB 676 62-0 (1971) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Sponsor: Sanchez, Henry
Relating to the places for the holding of meetings of the Good Neighbor Commission and to the financing and functions of the Commission.
SB 701 62-0 (1971) Author: Sherman, Max
Sponsor: Clayton, Bill
Relating to providing changes in the methods for appeal from the Water Well Drillers Board to the Courts of Travis County, Texas.
SB 712 62-0 (1971) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to the authority of the Commissioner of Health to promulgate rules and regulations for the harvesting, transportation, storage, handling and packaging of crustaceans and to establish specifications for plant facilities.
SB 715 62-0 (1971) Author: Kennard, Don Relating to the organization and establishment of a system of land use for the State to be administered by the Land Commissioner.
SB 744 62-0 (1971) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to providing for the regulation of the practice of dental technology.
SB 760 62-0 (1971) Author: Kennard, Don Relating to amending the Veterans Land Board - Veterans Land Fund Act, for the increase in the weighted average annual interest rate, as that phrase is commonly used and ordinarily understood in the municipal bond market, for all bonds issued and sold by the Veterans Land Board.
SB 894 62-0 (1971) Author: Creighton, Tom | et. al. Relating to amending the Local Sales and Use Tax Act, to provide for the retaining and use by the state of a city's share of the local sales and use tax for purposes related to achieving compliance with the Texas Water Quality Act and the waste discharge permits, rules and orders applicable to the city issued under that Act.
SB 1007 62-0 (1971) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Clayton, Bill
Relating to the immunization of children admitted to child caring institutions and facilities.
HB 106 61-0 (1969) Author: Neugent, L. Dean | et. al. Relating to limiting the rule making and disciplinary power of the Board of Examiners in Optometry.
HB 354 61-0 (1969) Author: Braun, Meyer Gus Rex Relating to the authority of the Texas Air Control Board to set minimum standards, criteria, levels and emission limits for the content of air contaminants; permitting an incorporated city or town to enact and enforce standards more restrictive than those set by the board.
HB 522 61-0 (1969) Author: Slider, James Lenoy Relating to the taking of fish and wildlife for propagation, zoological gardens or scientific purposes; providing for penalty.
HB 706 61-0 (1969) Author: Hale, L. DeWitt Relating to creating the Administrative Procedure Act; establishing the Code of Administrative Regulations and the Bulletin of Administrative Procedure and directing the publication thereof; creating the Committee on Examiners and determining its membership.
HB 728 61-0 (1969) Author: Cruz, Lauro | et. al. Relating to the State Department of Health; providing penalty for violations; providing for enforcement.
HB 1139 61-0 (1969) Author: Murray, Menton J. Relating to requiring the Texas Water Rights Commission or its designated agents to investigate the feasibility of fresh water supply district projects financed by bond issues.
HB 1151 61-0 (1969) Author: Vance, Arthur K. Relating to standard application and policy forms prescribed by the State Board of Insurance.
SB 124 61-0 (1969) Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" | et. al. Relating to limiting the rule making and disciplinary power of the Board of Optometry Examiners.
SB 192 61-0 (1969) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al. Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code relative to the adoption by the State Board of Insurance of rules and regulations providing for an assigned risk plan for fire and casualty insurance.
SB 329 61-0 (1969) Author: Hall, Ralph M. Relating to adoption of rules and regulations by the State Board of Health for the use of safety glazing materials and the labeling of all glass and glazing materials; providing for enforcement of the rules and regulations by county health officers.
SB 798 61-0 (1969) Author: Word, James Powell | et. al. Relating to the creation of the office of Ombudsman for the State of Texas; providing for powers, duties, and the administration of his office.
HB 40 61-1 (1969) Author: Moore, Aubry L. | et. al. Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code authorizing and directing the State Board of Insurance to prescribe, adopt, promulgate, and enforce notice requirements for cancellation and nonrenewal of policies for general casualty insurance, fire insurance, motor vehicle insurance, and homeowners policies.
HB 18 61-2 (1969) Author: Moore, Aubry L. Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code by authorizing and directing the State Board of Insurance to prescribe, adopt, promulgate, and enforce notice requirements for cancellation and nonrenewal of policies for general casualty insurance, fire insurance, motor vehicle insurance, and homeowners policies.
HB 50 61-2 (1969) Author: Niland, Thomas M. "Tom" Relating to the date on which the federal decennial census is to be recognized and acted upon by the state and its agencies and political subdivisions.
SB 48 61-2 (1969) Author: Christie, Joe William Relating to the date on which the federal decennial census is to be recognized and acted upon by the state and its agencies and political subdivisions.
HB 172 60-0 (1967) Author: Clayton, Bill Relating to authorizing the State Soil and Water Conservation Board to receive and expend moneys for certain projects and programs.
HB 177 60-0 (1967) Author: Murray, Menton J. Relating to publication of new rules and amendments of rules by the Texas Water Rights Commission.
HB 186 60-0 (1967) Author: Clayton, Bill Relating to the prohibition against substantial alterations in approved plans and specifications of projects and improvements undertaken by water districts and providing actions against directors of a district who do not comply with plans and specifications approved by the Texas Water Rights Commission.
HB 276 60-0 (1967) Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" Relating to planning; designating the Governor the Chief Planning Officer; providing Interagency Planning Councils; establishing a Division of Planning Coordination.
HB 362 60-0 (1967) Author: Cavness, Don Relating to amending certain statutes so as to require certification in lieu of verification by affidavit to the correctness of claims against the state; providing penalties for making false certificates; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause.
HB 586 60-0 (1967) Author: Williamson, Billy H. | et. al. Relating to the validity of policies, rules, regulations, and decisions made by a state commission or board in executive session.
HB 628 60-0 (1967) Author: Vickery, Glenn Wheeler | et. al. Relating to providing standards for agency practice; providing for review of agency proceedings.
HB 659 60-0 (1967) Author: Jones, Delwin Relating to authorizing state-supported institutions to establish clothing and appearance requirements for persons availing themselves of the services offered by the institution.
HB 1025 60-0 (1967) Author: Cain, Pat Relating amending certain statutes relating to rule-making powers of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
HB 1068 60-0 (1967) Author: Traeger, John Relating to requiring the State Board of Insurance to compile and provide upon request at a set charge a list of fire losses to cities and towns before setting fire and lightning insurance rates.
HB 1073 60-0 (1967) Author: Swanson, William T. "Bill" Relating to safety requirements for workmen's hoists; providing penalties.
HB 1130 60-0 (1967) Author: Murray, Menton J. Relating to providing for the periodic review, re-evaluation, and approval by the Texas Water Rights Commission of local master plans for water development.
HB 1131 60-0 (1967) Author: Murray, Menton J. Relating to amending certain acts authorizing the Texas Water Development Board to create a centralized data bank for all hydrologic data collected in this state; providing for the travel expenses for certain employees; transferring the functions of the State Reclamation Engineer to the Texas Water Development Board; declaring unlawful the construction or maintenance of levees without approval of plans by the Texas Water Development Board; providing penalties.
HB 1136 60-0 (1967) Author: Clayton, Bill Relating to providing for the regulation of weather modification operations; providing for the powers and duties of the Texas Water Development Board in weather modification operations; providing for the issuing of licenses and permits; providing fees and penalties.
HB 1366 60-0 (1967) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Relating to repealing a certain bill relating to certification in lieu of verification by affidavit to the correctness of claims against the state.
SB 67 60-0 (1967) Author: Hightower, Jack Relating to authorizing the State Soil and Water Conservation Board to receive and expend moneys for certain projects and programs.
SB 443 60-0 (1967) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to providing for the periodic review, re-evaluation, and approval by the Texas Water Rights Commission of local master plans for water development.
SB 444 60-0 (1967) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to amending certain statutes authorizing the Texas Water Development Board to create a centralized data bank for all hydrologic data collected in this state, providing for the travel expenses for certain employees; transferring the functions of the State Reclamation Engineer to the Texas Water Development Board; declaring unlawful the construction or maintenance of levees without approval of plans by the Texas Water Development Board; providing penalties.
SB 447 60-0 (1967) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to adoption by the State Board of Insurance of rules and regulations providing for an assigned risk plan for fire and casualty insurance; amending the Texas Insurance Code.
SB 452 60-0 (1967) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the practice of dentistry in the State, to promulgate rules and regulations of State Board.
HB 745 59-0 (1965) Author: Hale, L. DeWitt Relating to defining certain terms; designating the Director of Administrative Procedure and prescribing his functions; to be known and cited as the Administrative Procedure Act.
HB 776 59-0 (1965) Author: Moyer, J. Hudson Relating to penalties for certain false applications, reports, or other documents filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas; amending certain Statutes.
HB 866 59-0 (1965) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to the approval or disapproval of the Parks and Wildlife Commission's rules, regulations, and orders by the Commissioners Court in certain counties of the Edwards Plateau.
HB 1021 59-0 (1965) Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob" Relating to providing standards for agency practice; providing for review of agency proceedings.
SB 115 59-0 (1965) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to the certification of authenticity of certain records of the State Highway Department and Texas Department of Public Safety.
SB 244 59-0 (1965) Author: Krueger, Culp Relating to the duty of the State Auditor to report certain information concerning the compliance of state agencies with records management procedures.
SB 245 59-0 (1965) Author: Krueger, Culp Relating to requiring certain agencies of state government to examine, index and request destruction of records, dated prior to 1952.
SB 246 59-0 (1965) Author: Krueger, Culp Relating to the selection and preservation of essential state records.
SB 262 59-0 (1965) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to amending certain statutes concerning the keeping of registers of warrants issued and warrants paid.
SB 457 59-0 (1965) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to amending certain Statutes by adding section relating to acceptance of postmark as evidence of timely making of payments or filing of various documents.
SB 527 59-0 (1965) Author: Cole, Criss Relating to the authority and responsibilities of and the records kept by the State Commission for the Blind.
HB 120 58-0 (1963) Author: Richards, George H. Relating to rules of the Railroad Commission concerning daily production of gas and oil, entered and promulgated before January 1, 1962; providing an effective date.
HB 173 58-0 (1963) Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. Relating to prohibiting the State Board of Education from adopting any policy, rule, regulation or other plan, as a prerequisite for accreditation or other approval, which would require any school district to hire or assign any guidance counselor or supervisor.
HB 666 58-0 (1963) Author: Hollowell, Bill | et. al. Relating to providing for verification by signed declaration of statements and reports filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing penalties for the making of false statements or reports so verified by written signed declarations as provided herein.
HB 802 58-0 (1963) Author: Slack, Richard C. Relating to changing jurisdiction and venue of appeals from orders of the advisory board as appointed by the State Department of Public Welfare.
HB 853 58-0 (1963) Author: Cowles, L. Nelson | et. al. Relating to establishing a calendar for state textbook selection, which shall be adhered to by the State Textbook Committee, the State Board of Education, the Commissioner of Education, and the Texas Education Agency.
HB 893 58-0 (1963) Author: Carriker, Max D. Relating to amending the Insurance Code to authorize the State Board of Insurance to define the terms "noncancellable", "noncancellable and guaranteed renewable" and "guaranteed renewable": providing for certain minimum requirements for such definitions.
HB 967 58-0 (1963) Author: Haring, Paul Byrne Relating to procedure of state administrative agencies and review of their determinations.
HJR 79 58-0 (1963) Author: Chapman, Joe N. | et. al. Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Legislature to extend the right of trial by jury to all appeals from actions, rulings or decisions of administrative agencies and executive departments of the State of Texas and to provide that such appeals shall be tried and determined in the same manner as suits at common law.
SB 102 58-0 (1963) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to adjustment and settlement of industrial controversies; creating a State Mediation Service within the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
SB 187 58-0 (1963) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to providing all rules of the Railroad Commission entered and promulgated by said commission before January 1, 1962 determining the method of division of the daily allowable production of gas among individual wells completed in a non-associated gas reservoir of any field shall remain in force and effect until changed by statute; that all rules of said commission entered and promulgated before January 1, 1962 determining the method of division of the daily allowable of oil among individual wells in any field shall remain in force and effect until changed by statute; said provision to apply equally to any such rules involved in litigation.
SB 257 58-0 (1963) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to allowing interested persons aggrieved by conservation laws relating to crude petroleum or natural gas or waste thereof or by any rule, regulation or order promulgated by the Railroad Commission to file suit, with certain exceptions in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where any well or wells, land or mineral interest or a part thereof affected lies.
SB 366 58-0 (1963) Author: Watson, Jr., Murray Relating to providing that neither the state nor any political subdivision or agency thereof shall take official notice of any Federal Decennial Census, or any part thereof, prior to January first of the year immediately following the calendar year in which the census was taken.
SB 453 58-0 (1963) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. Relating to clarifying the provisions relative to the suspension or revocation of drivers licenses and appeals from orders of suspension or revocation, fixing the maximum length of suspension.
HB 261 57-0 (1961) Author: Korioth, Thomas Anthony "Tony" Relating to the adoption, filing of rules and regulations of State administrative agencies authorized by law to make rules and regulations.
HB 535 57-0 (1961) Author: Oliver, W. T. "Boss Cajun" | et. al. Relating to conferring upon the Game and Fish Commission power and authority to regulate, by proclamation, order, rule, or regulation, the taking of the wildlife resources of this State; prescribing offenses and penalties; fixing the effective date of the Act.
HB 804 57-0 (1961) Author: Butler, Jerry Relating to accounting and verification procedures in the office of the Treasurer and Comptroller of Public Accounts, transferring certain duties from the Treasurer to the Comptroller.
HJR 32 57-0 (1961) Author: Hale, L. DeWitt Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to authorize the Legislature to provide for trial de novo on all appeals to the courts from actions, rulings or decisions of administrative agencies and executive departments of the State of Texas or any of its political subdivisions.
SB 322 57-0 (1961) Author: Roberts, Herbert Ray Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the Texas Commission on Higher Education to clarify powers and duties thereof.
SB 436 57-0 (1961) Author: Roberts, Herbert Ray Relating to amending the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code to define the terms "Original License", "Application For Original License", and "Grandfather Application"; to declare that retail dealers are affected with a public interest and to empower and direct the Railroad Commission of Texas to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to assure reasonably adequate service by retail dealers tot he general public.
SB 80 57-3 (1962) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the filing of rules and regulations of state administrative agencies, declaring all rules, regulations and orders in effect on or issued by state agencies after August 31, 1961, and prior to the effective date hereof to be valid although certified copies thereof were not filed with the Secretary of State.
HB 78 56-0 (1959) Author: Pieratt, William Harold "Bill" | et. al. Relating to amending the Penal Code authorizing the Livestock Sanitary Commission to adopt and issue rules and regulations for the control and eradication of infectious, contagious and communicable diseases of livestock and domestic fowls.
HB 135 56-0 (1959) Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas to regulate the movement of livestock out of livestock markets in order to prevent the dissemination of infectious, contagious or communicable livestock diseases; defining offenses and fixing penalties.
HB 236 56-0 (1959) Author: Cole, Criss Relating to regulating the game and fish laws of this State with respect to the depletion and waste of the wildlife resources; providing a penalty; providing for the effective date of this Act.
HB 237 56-0 (1959) Author: Tunnell, Byron M. | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes dealing with the inspection of nurseries, florists, florist items, nursery stocks, nursery products, cut flowers, and allied products; penalty for violation.
HB 277 56-0 (1959) Author: Pieratt, William Harold "Bill" Relating to amending certain statutes providing that the Commissioner of Agriculture shall fix and collect fees for testing all weights, scales, beams, and any kind of instruments or mechanical devices for weighing or measuring; providing a penalty for violation of Act.
HB 427 56-0 (1959) Author: Korioth, Thomas Anthony "Tony" Relating to the adoption, filing, publication and distribution of rules and regulations of state administrative agencies authorized by law to make rules and regulations.
HB 524 56-0 (1959) Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L. Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code to authorize the State Board of Insurance to obtain an injunction in the District Court of Travis County, Texas, against any unlicensed corporation, association, partnership, company, firm or person to prevent the violation of any of the Texas insurance laws.
HB 567 56-0 (1959) Author: McCoppin, George W. Relating to providing for a permanent or continuing licensing procedure to be established by all state licensing agencies.
HB 826 56-0 (1959) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Comptroller of Public Accounts to reorganize and consolidate the divisions of his office.
HB 841 56-0 (1959) Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter Relating to amending portions of the Veterinary Licensing Act to redefine the authority of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to adopt rules of professional conduct for profession of veterinary medicine.
HJR 33 56-0 (1959) Author: Huffman, Reagan Russell | et. al. Proposing an amendment authorizing the Legislature to provide for trial de novo on all appeals to the court from actions, rulings or decisions of administrative agencies and executive departments of the State of Texas or any of its political subdivisions.
SB 39 56-0 (1959) Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy" Relating to regulating the movement of livestock out of livestock markets in order to prevent the dissemination of infectious, contagious and communicable livestock diseases; providing a penalty for violations.
SB 68 56-0 (1959) Author: Smith, Preston Earnest Relating to amending the Penal Code so as to authorize the Livestock Sanitary Commission to adopt and issue rules and regulations for the control and eradication of infectious, contagious and communicable diseases of livestock and domestic fowls.
SB 72 56-0 (1959) Author: Wood, Bill D. Relating to amending certain articles dealing with inspection of Nurseries, Florists, Florist items, Nursery Stocks, Nursery products, cut flowers, and allied products.
SB 335 56-0 (1959) Author: Kazen, Jr., Abraham "Chick" Relating to authorizing the Texas State Department of Health to adopt rules and regulations concerning camping or housing facilities for migrant agricultural labor; providing penalties for violation.
SB 357 56-0 (1959) Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis | et. al. Relating to amending the Insurance Code relative to examination, licensing local agents and venue.
SB 374 56-0 (1959) Author: Hazlewood, Grady Relating to amending certain acts by providing for the manner of appeals and the setting aside of the ruling or decision of the Department of Public Safety where driver's licenses are suspended under certain conditions.
HB 41 56-1 (1959) Author: Anderson, Louis H. | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes by providing for the manner of appeals and the setting aside of the ruling or decision of the Department of Public Safety where driver's licenses are suspended, under certain conditions.
HB 40 56-2 (1959) Author: Butler, Jerry Relating to authorizing the Board of Water Engineers to grant water permits in certain counties for between two hundred (200) acre feet and eight hundred (800) acre feet for a term of years not to exceed twenty (20) years.
HB 144 55-0 (1957) Author: Saul, Charles Leroy Relating to amending certain Statutes by requiring written notice to the Board of Water Engineers and the district's board of directors of any substantial alteration in plans and specifications of district projects approved by said Board; authorizing inspection by the Board during construction.
HB 156 55-0 (1957) Author: Welch, Jack Relating to empowering the Board of Insurance Commissioners of the State of Texas to require insurance companies doing business in the State of Texas to make and publish a statement of their financial condition at least twice each year upon call of the Board of Insurance Commissioners of the State of Texas; providing a penalty.
HB 180 55-0 (1957) Author: Green, Howard Lemuel Relating to amending certain statutes by prohibiting the Texas State Board of Examiners in Optometry from enacting any rules or regulations prohibiting, limiting, regulating, or in any manner affecting advertising, displaying of merchandise or eye frames, or the number or location of offices used for the purposes of the practice of optometry.
HB 708 55-0 (1957) Author: Puckett, Jr., Herman V. | et. al. Relating to prohibiting certain practices by any person, firm, partnership, corporation, group, organization, or association, not a real party in interest, which result in the fomenting of litigation and proceedings before State agencies; providing a penalty.
SB 5 55-0 (1957) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Relating to amending certain laws declaring as abandoned all certified filings heretofore filed with and permits heretofore issued by the Board of Water Engineers and permits hereafter issued by the Board of Water Engineers or its successor, which certified filings and permits authorize the appropriation of public waters, when no part of the waters authorized to be appropriated has ever been put to beneficial use at any time during a ten year period preceding the effective date of this Act or the date of cancellation proceedings authorized hereby.
SB 10 55-0 (1957) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to require written notice to the Board of Water Engineers and the district's board of directors of any substantial alteration in plans and specifications of district projects approved by said Board; authorizing inspection by the Board during construction.
SB 126 55-0 (1957) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al. Relating to declaring it illegal to divert waters released from storage and designated for downstream users; providing for penalties for violation.
SB 329 55-0 (1957) Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy" Relating to amending certain Acts concerning the fixing of venue for appeals from orders of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
SB 390 55-0 (1957) Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa Relating to amending certain Acts so as to allow the Railroad Commission to adopt rules and regulations to govern its proceedings, investigations and hearings and to require it to do so in cases of applications by railroad companies for approval of actions affecting their employees.
SB 438 55-0 (1957) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al. Relating to amending the Insurance Code relating to the filing with and approval by the Board of Insurance Commissioners of all policy forms, endorsements and riders issued by any insurance company.
HB 11 54-0 (1955) Author: Wood, Bill D. Relating to requiring approval by the Board of Water Engineers, or its successors, of certain Federal projects affecting public waters of the State of Texas; defining terms; requiring the Governor to submit to the Board all engineering plans for a Federal project when executive approval thereof is sought; providing for public hearings to be held and notice thereof issued and published; providing for the Board to determine if a federal project is feasible and setting standards for such determination; requiring approval or disapproval by the Board of reasonable or unreasonable projects; providing that the findings of the Board shall be final; exempting the State Soil Commission Board from the provisions of this Act under certain conditions.
HB 27 54-0 (1955) Author: Saul, Charles Leroy | et. al. Relating to requiring every water district, created pursuant to the Constitution of Texas, to file with the Board of Water Engineers or its successor a certified copy of the Act or order creating same or altering its boundaries, as well as such information necessary to maintain an up-to-date list of its officers; providing penalties for violations.
HB 41 54-0 (1955) Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts so as to require that everyone who takes any waters flowing in a natural stream or water course, by virtue of a permit, shall file certain information with the Board of Water Engineers; exempting those taking water for domestic and livestock purposes; providing certain penalties; protecting the rights of riparians.
HB 72 54-0 (1955) Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley | et. al. Relating to amending Statutes by authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to make and enforce rules, regulations, and orders in connection with the drilling of exploratory wells and wells for oil or gas and abandoned wells, to prevent pollution of the streams and water courses of this State, including sub-surface waters, which results from the escape or release of crude petroleum oil or salt water and other mineralized waters from such wells; providing report of uncapped wells.
HB 440 54-0 (1955) Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J. Relating to amending certain Acts to provide that vehicle accident reports made to the Department of Public Safety shall be without prejudice and confidential except under certain circumstances; making peace officers' reports available to the parties or their representatives.
HB 792 54-0 (1955) Author: Hardeman, Jr., D. Barnard | et. al. Relating to directing the State Auditor to make a complete examination and detailed audit of all books, accounts and other records of business transacted by the General Land Office, School Land Board, and Veteran's Land Board, and of any other department commission, board, or agency, however named, which has been directly or indirectly involved in financial or other transactions or dealings with the General Land Office, since January 1, 1939; directing cooperation and aid of other state departments and offices; granting the State Auditor power to administer oaths to witnesses, subpoena witnesses and records in custody, and to examine, audit, inspect and make copies of books, records or files of public and private agencies or individuals involved in dealings with the General Land Office since January 1, 1939; providing for special reports to be filed on this examination and audit with the Governor and other state officials; providing for prompt disclosure of improper practices, incompetency, or evidence of illegal transactions and for proper action and disposition of such matters; providing for an appropriation for payment of necessary expenses of the State Auditor in making this audit and examination; providing for severability.
SB 4 54-0 (1955) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts by authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to make and enforce rules, regulations, and orders in connection with the drilling of exploratory wells and wells for oil or gas, and abandoning wells, in order to prevent pollution of the streams and water courses of this State, including sub-surface waters, which results from the escape or release of crude petroleum oil or salt water and other mineralized waters from such wells.
SB 13 54-0 (1955) Author: Weinert, Rudolph A. Relating to amending the Insurance Code by providing for the judicial review of any regulation, order, decision, or administrative ruling of the Insurance Commission where not otherwise provided for in the Insurance Code; providing a severability clause.
SB 335 54-0 (1955) Author: Fly, William S. "Bill" Relating to amending certain Statutes providing that development and operations upon areas including in Article 5353, Revised Civil Statutes, 1925, shall be done in such manner as to prevent pollution of water, destruction of fish, oysters and other marine life, and obstruction of navigation; providing that the Commission of the General Land Office shall promulgate and enforce the necessary rules and regulations.
HB 181 53-0 (1953) Author: Bryan, Sr., Jack C. Relating to amending certain Statutes by authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to set minimum field prices for gas produced within Texas when necessary to prevent or lessen waste, or conditions conducive to waste, after notice and hearing.
HB 427 53-0 (1953) Author: Briscoe, Jr., Dolph | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that the Livestock Sanitary Commission shall provide rules and regulations for the eradication of certain diseases of livestock; fixing penalties.
HB 451 53-0 (1953) Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that the Board of Water Engineers shall adopt rules and regulations and modes of procedure for the performance of duties, powers, and functions prescribed and vested in it by this Chapter and for the enforcement of its provisions.
HB 545 53-0 (1953) Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" Relating to authorizing and directing the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations, to issue and enforce orders relating to sanitation, health and adequate shelter of Railroad Employees; to appoint an advisory committee composed of employers and employees on Texas railroads, prescribing the function of such committee, providing a penalty for the violation thereof.
HB 734 53-0 (1953) Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J. | et. al. Relating to making it a crime to deny the right of appeal to any licensee licensed to do business in the State of Texas, where said license has been suspended; prescribing rules of evidence; providing a penalty.
SB 186 53-0 (1953) Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy Relating to permitting the establishment of a period of time, preceding the regular hunting season, for the hunting of deer and turkey exclusively with bows and arrows; authorizing the Game and Fish Commission to prescribe rules and regulations in connection therewith and to prescribe a license therefor.
SB 260 53-0 (1953) Author: Hazlewood, Grady Relating to amending the Drivers Responsibility Act.
SB 282 53-0 (1953) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to authorizing and directing the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations, to issue and enforce orders relating to sanitation, health and adequate shelter of railroad employees; to appoint an advisory committee composed of employers and employees on Texas railroads, prescribing the function of such committee, providing a penalty for the violation thereof.
HB 92 52-0 (1951) Author: Fly, William S. "Bill" | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for the right of appeal by any holder of a license who is affected by a rule or regulation promulgated by the Railroad Commission of Texas where such rule or regulation is unnecessary, unreasonable, or impracticable in accomplishing the purposes of said Act or is discriminatory, or unjust.
SB 143 52-0 (1951) Author: Strauss, Sr., Gus James Relating to creating division of the Railroad Commission of Texas to be known as the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission; providing for the employment of an Director and employees; prescribing the duties and powers thereof.
SB 182 52-0 (1951) Author: Lock, Ottis E. Relating to authorizing the Director of the Texas Forest Service to establish zones of infestation and infection for the purpose of the control of forest tree insects and disease; providing for notice of the establishment of zones of infestation; authorizing the Director of the Texas Forest Service and his agents to go upon the land within zones of infestation and suppress, eradicate and destroy the insects or disease.
HB 518 51-0 (1949) Author: Mangum, Preston P. "Pete" Relating to amending section 17b of House Bill 28, Chapter 21, Acts of the 43rd Legislature, Second Called Session, removing conflicts in Boxing and Wrestling Law; empowering the Commissioner of Labor with authority to promulgate all necessary rules and regulations for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Boxing and Wrestling Law.
HB 521 51-0 (1949) Author: Lindsey, Jim T. Relating to amending a previous Act, providing that the Board of Insurance Commissioners shall not make, prescribe or promulgate any regulation or rule that will make any form of deductible clause mandatory applicable to windstorm, hurricane and hail insurance on all buildings and structures; providing a saving clause.
HB 784 51-0 (1949) Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam" | et. al. Relating to making an appropriation, and authorizing the Advisory Judicial Council of the State of Texas to employ experts and clerical help for the purpose of studying and investigating the various administrative agencies, bureaus and commissions of the State of Texas and preparing a Uniform Procedure Act for such administrative agencies to be submitted to the legislature for consideration.
HB 994 51-0 (1949) Author: Richards, William George "Bill" Relating to grant power to either member of the Board of Water Engineers or any employee designated by the Board in all cases or hearings coming before the Board of whatever nature to hold hearings and investigations and make a record thereof for the use and benefit of the Board of Water Engineers the same as if the entire Board were present.
SB 257 51-0 (1949) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to placing all state parks and all state historical parks, now under the control and custody of the State Board of Control, except the San Jacinto State Park, the San Jacinto Memorial Tower and the Battleship Texas, under the control and custody of the State Parks Board, under the authority conferred upon the State Parks Board by existing laws; specifically repealing previous Acts
HB 46 51-1 (1950) Author: Williams, Eugene C. Relating to providing that neither the State nor any political subdivision or agency thereof shall take official notice of any Federal Decennial Census, or any part thereof, before the 10th day after the also day of the regular session of the Legislature next following the calendar year during which the census is taken, and that said census shall then be recognized on such day as official by the State and the political subdivisions and agencies thereof, but not before.
HB 19 50-0 (1947) Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam" | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas to establish quarantines against other States, territories and foreign countries and portions and subdivisions of the State of Texas in order to prevent an outbreak of foot and mouth disease; prescribing penalties for a violation of quarantines; making appropriations for the enforcement of this Act.
HB 342 50-0 (1947) Author: Evans, Roger Q. Relating to promoting the safety of employees and passengers of railroads in the State of Texas, by providing the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas with general authority over railroads, its safety devices, terminals, tracks, bridges and equipment, and train operations.
HB 409 50-0 (1947) Author: Mangum, Preston P. "Pete" Relating to amending a previous Act, so as to number properly the sections and subsections of the Act; relative to bonds and insurance companies dealing in liquefied petroleum gases.
HB 720 50-0 (1947) Author: Spencer, James C. | et. al. Relating to reorganizing and simplifying the organization and operations of the Executive Department of the State Government to provide for better services and economy through the enactment of an Administrative Code, providing for nineteen administrative departments; prescribing certain penalties; repealing conflicting laws.
HB 315 49-0 (1945) Author: Evans, Roger Q. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that all containers and pertinent equipment used or to be used for storage, transporting and/or dispensing of liquefied petroleum gases, together with appliances using or to use said gas, shall be designed, constructed, assembled, equipped and installed as specified by the rules and regulations of the Railroad Commission, etc.
HB 402 49-0 (1945) Author: Swanson, Frederick Glenn Relating to establish uniform administrative procedure in State Agencies, as provided for in Art. V., Sec. 25, Constitution of Texas.
HB 649 49-0 (1945) Author: Swanson, Frederick Glenn Relating to authorize and require all enforcing agencies under laws of Texas by Legislative, Executive, or Judicial departments of the State Government (or cities and counties where practical) to procure and rely on advisory opinions from administrative officers, faculty members, teachers, instructors, professors and graduate degree students of state supported educational institutions, including Universities, Texas A&M College, as financed by or banned in the Constitution of Texas, to extent subjects enumerated in this Act are required to insure reasonable, fair and just enforcement and administration of laws, with due process and equal protection of the laws; suspending all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 713 49-0 (1945) Author: Storey, Cecil | et. al. Relating to providing for appeals from Railroad Commission orders, made under the oil gas conservation statutes of Texas; and to provide for the nature of trials on appeals from such orders and to repeal all laws inconsistent herewith.
HB 879 49-0 (1945) Author: Sadler, Harley Herman Relating to making an appropriation of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to the enforcement fund of the Livestock Sanitary Commission.
SB 33 49-0 (1945) Author: Martin, Jesse E. Relating to appeals from rules, orders, or decisions of administrative bodies; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
SB 244 49-0 (1945) Author: Carney, Howard A. Relating to amending statute relative to determination of questions.
SB 286 49-0 (1945) Author: Lane, Wardlow William Relating to abolishing certain reports of the Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
HB 95 48-0 (1943) Author: Manning, Rushing Relating to authorizing the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission of Texas to enter into cooperative agreements with the United States for the protection and management of wildlife resources on certain national forest lands in Texas situated in the Counties of Angelina, Jaspar, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, Houston, Trinity, Sabine, Shelby, Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Walker and to restock and protect the same.
HB 287 48-0 (1943) Author: Humphrey, Joe C. Relating to amending certain article of the Revised Civil Statutes in regard to the adoption of textbook on Journalism.
HB 450 48-0 (1943) Author: McLellan, Charles Samuel Relating to directing the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission, on the basis of the fresh water fish supply in this State or in any area or body of water of same, to provide necessary authority for taking of such fish; providing suitable penalty for violating any provision of this Act.
HB 534 48-0 (1943) Author: Ramsey, Mervyn L. Relating to amending certain Statues giving authority to the Texas Library and Historical Commission to transfer either permanently or temporarily books and documents to other libraries which are provided for by State appropriations; and to dispose of or exchange duplicate books and documents.
HB 605 48-0 (1943) Author: Daniel, Sr., Marion Price Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to clearly provide the circumstances under which applications for water rights shall be denied by the Board of Water Engineers, and so as to adjust the conflict between Articles 7506 and 7507 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas of 1925.
HB 643 48-0 (1943) Author: Carrington, Joe C. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that the Insurance Commissioner shall not promulgate or or change basic rates without a public hearing.
HB 708 48-0 (1943) Author: Favors, Ennis Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for a hearing and award in certain cases before the Industrial Accident Board within thirty days where the employee is totally and permanently incapacitated.
HB 718 48-0 (1943) Author: Phillips, Jimmy Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for any aggrieved party to have the right to apply to any Court of competent jurisdiction to obtain redress.
SB 63 48-0 (1943) Author: Ramsey, Ben Relating to authorizing the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission of Texas to enter into co-operative agreements with the United States for the protection and management of wildlife resources on certain National Forest lands in Texas situated in the Counties of San Augustine and Sabine, and to re-stock and protect the same; prescribing penalty for violations of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission.
SB 250 48-0 (1943) Author: Lovelady, Karl L. Relating to directing the State Department of Public Welfare to prepare a list of certain records of the Texas Relief Commission for the years 1932 to September 1, 1939, and all duplicate Old Age Assistance records accumulated for the years 1936 through October 1938, to be submitted to the Texas Library and Historical Commission for examination.
SB 258 48-0 (1943) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to amending certain Statutes by giving authority to the Texas Library and Historical Commission to transfer books and documents to other libraries which are provided for by State appropriations.
SB 283 48-0 (1943) Author: Chadick, T. C. | et. al. Relating to validating orders of the Railroad Commission of Texas heretofore entered granting permits to drill wells for oil and/or gas as exceptions to Rule 37 of the Rules and Regulations of the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the spacing of oil wells, providing for production from such wells.
SB 284 48-0 (1943) Author: Martin, Jesse E. | et. al. Relating to appeals from rules, orders, or decisions of administrative bodies; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
SB 288 48-0 (1943) Author: Brownlee, J. Houghton Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that the Commissioner shall not promulgate or put in force any order,rule, regulation, or rate without notice and hearing, and providing the procedure therefor, and providing for appeals from the action of the Commissioner to the District Courts of Travis County, Texas, and to the Appellate Courts, prescribing the method of trial and appeal.
SB 318 48-0 (1943) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. Relating to amending certain Acts relative examination of insurance companies by Insurance Commissioner.
HB 836 47-0 (1941) Author: Ridgeway, Jack F. Relating to amending a certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes by providing that in the event of any association shall bring suit to set aside rulings of the Industrial Accident Board, and final judgment in such suit shall be in favor of the claimant in a sum equal to or in excess of the compensation awarded by the board, said claimant shall be paid an additional penalty.
HB 875 47-0 (1941) Author: Stanford, Jr., James A. Relating to amending a certain Act authorizing the Unemployment Compensation Commission to make certain determinations with respect to seasonal employment; providing the effective date of the Act.
SB 319 47-0 (1941) Author: Cotten, Clay Relating to providing that in appeals from rules, orders or decisions of administrative boards in Texas, where an appeal is allowed, the trial shall be de novo, and neither the Court nor any party shall consider or be bound by any evidence introduced before such board.
SB 366 47-0 (1941) Author: Spears, J. Franklin Relating to amending certain Article by providing the method of appeal from adverse orders of the State Liquor Control Board.
HB 529 46-0 (1939) Author: Russell, John K. Relating to authorizing the Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas to cooperate with the United States Bureau of Animal Industry for the purpose of eradicating Bang's Disease among cattle and requiring the adoption of rules and regulations by the Commission for the purpose of eradicating Bang's Disease under this Act.
HB 578 46-0 (1939) Author: Corry, W. N. | et. al. Relating to effect economy and the rendition of a more efficient service in the administration of several agricultural regulatory agencies; consolidating several Commissions, Boards, Bureaus, Institutions, Service and departments into the Department of Agriculture and Markets.
HB 921 46-0 (1939) Author: Keith, Joseph Arthur "Joe" Relating to amending a certain Act relating to fees to be charged and collected by the Board of Insurance Commissioners.
SB 118 46-0 (1939) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to amending a certain Statute directing the Automatic Tax Board to make school tax rate sufficient to pay apportionment.
SB 119 46-0 (1939) Author: Roberts, Morris | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Statutes by placing the Attorney General on the State Tax Board in place of the Tax Commissioner; providing that the Comptroller shall be ex officio Tax Commissioners and shall discharge the duties of such office.
SB 138 46-0 (1939) Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint" Relating to amending a certain Statute pertaining to weights and measures, providing for the promulgation of specifications and tolerances for commercial weighing and measuring devices.
SB 298 46-0 (1939) Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint" Relating to setting out the authority of the Texas State Parks Board in all matters pertaining to land titles and interests, authorizing the acceptance, rejection, conveyance, or reconveyance of park sites.
SB 353 46-0 (1939) Author: Beck, E. Harold Relating to amending certain sections of a Bill to read that the State of Texas will co-operate through the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas with the United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Biological Survey in the destruction of certain predatory animals and rodent pests in the interest of the protection of livestock, crops and ranges.
HB 181 45-0 (1937) Author: Shell, J. Harvey Relating to providing for the admissibility in evidence of certified copies of certain instruments required by Statute or by Rules of the Railroad Commission of Texas to be filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
SB 12 45-0 (1937) Author: Rawlings, Frank H. Relating to creating the Motor Transportation Division of the Railroad Commission.
SB 261 45-0 (1937) Author: Rawlings, Frank H. Relating to authorizing Railroad Commission to appoint examiners to conduct hearings and make recommendations regarding motor carriers.
HB 36 45-2 (1937) Author: Knetsch, Fred E. Relating to providing that whenever the last day for filing any notice with the Industrial Accident Board of for the filing of a suit upon appeal from the ruling of said Board shall fall on a holiday or on Sunday, that the time for the filing of such notice or such appeal, shall be extended so as to include the next succeeding business day, and making such provision applicable to all cases in which final judgment had not been rendered and to those cases pending upon appeal as well as to those pending in trial Courts.
HB 403 44-0 (1935) Author: Stovall, Hezekiah Richard Relating to amending a certain Section of the Acts of the 42nd Legislature (1st C.S.); injunctions and/or restraining orders to be issued against the Railroad Commission of Texas.
HB 581 44-0 (1935) Author: Duvall, Jesse Caldwell Relating to regulating the use of the public highways for the transportation of crude petroleum or the products of crude petroleum by trucks or other vehicles.
SB 421 43-0 (1933) Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Board of Insurance Commissioners of Texas, with approval of the Governor, to promulgate rules, regulations and orders to regulate and stabilize payment of insurance premiums to life insurance companies and fraternal benefit societies and payment of policy reserve loans and withdrawals of cash reserves by policy holders.
HB 96 43-2 (1934) Author: Long, Robert J. "Bob" Relating to changing penalty for violation of rules of the Railroad Commission concerning oil and gas laws by providing for punishment by fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), and making it a felony by punishment in the State Penitentiary for not less than two nor more than four years, for any person to violate any of the other provisions of this Act, or who shall fail to comply with the terms of any rule, regulation or order adopted and promulgated by the Government Agency under the provisions of said Act.
SB 21 43-3 (1934) Author: Pace, Will D. Relating to further prescribing the powers and duties of the Railroad Commission in Texas in respect to the conservation of oil and gas and the regulation of the production, storage, transportation, sale and handling thereof; providing for penalties, injunctions and other appropriate remedies in the event of violations and fixing the venue of such suits.
SB 57 42-0 (1931) Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto Relating to regulating the practice of Law in Texas, to create the State Bar of Texas.
SB 118 42-0 (1931) Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover Relating to providing for the publishing of biennial reports of State Officers, Boards and Departments of this State.
SB 359 42-0 (1931) Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to the administrative authority of the Industrial Accident Board.
SB 360 42-0 (1931) Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto Relating to the review of awards made by the Industrial Accident Board upon a change of condition, mistake or fraud within the compensation period.
SB 417 42-0 (1931) Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy Relating to hearings before the Industrial Accident Board of an injured employee.
SB 440 42-0 (1931) Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank Relating to providing that in every case appealed from the Industrial Accident Board to a District or County Court, the Clerk of such Court shall, within twenty days after the filing thereof, mail to the Industrial Accident Board a notice of such filing, and shall within twenty days after the judgment is rendered in such suit, mail to the Industrial Accident Board a certified copy thereof; providing a penalty for failure to comply with this Act.
SB 608 42-0 (1931) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" | et. al. Relating to conservation, protection, preservation, and distribution of the underground water supply of the State; prescribing a penalty for violating any provision of this Act.
SB 125 41-0 (1929) Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" Relating to granting power to either member of the Railroad Commission or any employee designated by the Railroad Commission in all cases coming before the Commission of whatever nature to hold hearings and investigations and make a record thereof for the use and benefit of the Railroad Commission the same as if the entire Commission were present, and granting to such Commissioner or designated employee power to administer oaths, certify to official acts, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, waybills, books, accounts, and punish for contempt, providing for the introduction and consideration of said testimony by the Commission.
SB 355 41-0 (1929) Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie" | et. al. Relating to tick eradication among live stock, so as to include Cherokee, Rusk, Panola and Nacogdoches counties in that territory in which systematic tick eradication work is carried on and provided for, the purpose of this Act being to add said counties to that territory described in said Act as being West of the Brazos River and North and West of a line described in the Act as running from the Northwest corner of Robertson County to the Southeast corner or Harrison County, as set out in detail in Section 25 of said Act as it now exists.
HB 105 41-5 (1930) Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C. | et. al. Relating to providing for the taking of depositions in matters pending before the Railroad Commission, or any division thereof.
SB 158 40-0 (1927) Author: Fairchild, I. D. Relating to providing that any interested party who is not willing and does not consent to abide by the final ruling and decision of the Industrial Accident Board, shall, within twenty days after the rendition of the final ruling and decision by said Board, file with said Board notice that he will not abide by said final ruling and decision, eliminating the necessity of giving said notice to the adverse party.
HB 16 40-1 (1927) Author: Runge, Roscoe Conkling | et. al. Relating to providing for the eradication of scabies among sheep and cattle, to provide adequate quarantine and sanitary measures, to provide for the inspection and dipping, and certification of said livestock, and to provide adequate penalties for violation of quarantine and dipping orders of the Live Stock Sanitary Commission.
SB 18 40-1 (1927) Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin | et. al. Relating to providing for the eradication of scabies among sheep and cattle, to provide adequate quarantine and sanitary measures, to provide for the inspection and dipping, and certification of said livestock, and to provide adequate penalties for violation of quarantine and dipping orders of the Live Stock Sanitary Commission.
HB 218 39-0 (1925) Author: Stevenson, James W. | et. al. Relating to repealing certain statutes providing the system of compulsory tick eradication and eradication zones House: Live Stock and Stock Raising
HB 185 38-0 (1923) Author: Carpenter, Lewis Thomas | et. al. Relating to providing for the printing of all proclamations and legal notices, or other advertising matter, by the different institutions of the State, districts, counties and subdivisions thereof, and providing for maximum fees to be charged for said publications, and directing the manner of payment therefor, and repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith.
SB 300 38-0 (1923) Author: Watts, William Edward Relating to providing the manner in which notice may be given by a party to a proceeding before any commission board, or other administrative agency in this State.
HB 263 37-0 (1921) Author: Hardin, J. Roy Relating to a certain Act regarding the sale of the Texas State Railroad.
HB 444 37-0 (1921) Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer | et. al. Relating to money to be paid into State Treasury.
SB 242 37-0 (1921) Author: Williams, Guinn Terrell Relating to regulating the granting of restraining orders and injunctions to prevent the orders of the Railroad Commission from becoming effective, etc.
HB 249 36-0 (1919) Author: Rosser, Mark E. | et. al. Relating to establishing a standard of weights and measures in the State of Texas; defining the powers and duties of all officers appointed to carry out the provisions of this act, and making an appropriation necessary to enforce the provisions of this act.
HB 182 36-2 (1919) Author: Hornby, Sr., Harry P. | et. al. Relating to providing for the Live Stock Sanitary Commission of Texas to sell the hides of any predator animals killed under certain laws and such funds to be set apart for the further eradication of predatory animals.
SB 95 36-2 (1919) Author: Rector, Elbridge Lee Relating to authorizing the State Board of Water Engineers to make surveys and locations for irrigation districts.
SB 126 36-2 (1919) Author: Dudley, Richard M. Relating to providing for the Live Stock Sanitary Commission of Texas or its authorized representatives to sell the hides of predatory animals killed under authority of Chapter 107, of the Acts of the Regular Session of the 36th Legislature, and remit such funds to the State Treasurer, and such funds to be set apart to be drawn and used by the Live Stock Sanitary Commission for the further eradication of predatory animals under authority of said Chapter 107.
HB 64 36-3 (1920) Author: Barnes, William Henry "Frank" | et. al. Relating to amending certain tick eradication laws.
SB 16 36-3 (1920) Author: Suiter, William David "Will" Relating to amending certain laws relating to the creation of the Live Stock Sanitation Commission; providing penalties.
HB 103 35-4 (1918) Author: Tillotson, Leonard E. Relating to providing for the designation by the State Depository Board of a clearing bank for state funds.
HB 172 35-4 (1918) Author: Davis, Franklin P. | et. al. Relating to making it the duty of the Board of Water Engineers to induce and assist owners and lessees of lands to conserve and impound storm waters; making an appropriation.
HB 167 34-0 (1915) Author: Metcalfe, Charles B. Relating to amending certain laws so as to place scabbies in sheep under the provisions of the Livestock Sanitary Commission and to make it the duties of said Commission to stamp out and eradicate scab in sheep; repealing certain laws relative to appointing inspectors.
HB 447 34-0 (1915) Author: Campbell, John W. | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the taking of sand, marl and mudshell from streams and within tide-water limits for the purpose of municipal improvements.
HB 455 34-0 (1915) Author: Wagstaff, J. M. | et. al. Relating to making an appropriation to enforce against the introduction of and prevent the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease; providing penalties.
HB 495 34-0 (1915) Author: Butler, William R. Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the duties and powers of the State Board of Embalming.
HB 520 34-0 (1915) Author: Bland, Howard | et. al. Relating to providing for the protection of the live stock industry against infectious and communicable disease; prescribing the duties of the Live Stock Sanitary Commission.
SB 125 34-0 (1915) Author: Bee, Carlos | et. al. Relating to reorganizing and conferring additional powers, duties and authority on the State Board and Department of Health; making an appropriation.
SB 140 34-0 (1915) Author: Townsend, Jr., William J. "Jim" Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission to make inquire into the expenditures of railways for salaries and to make such orders as may be necessary to secure economy in the expenses of operating railways in Texas.
SB 151 34-0 (1915) Author: Johnson, Willard Arnold Relating to prescribing additional duties and conferring additional power and authority upon the Board of Warehouse Supervisors; making an appropriation.
SB 153 34-0 (1915) Author: Bee, Carlos Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to require Railroad Companies or receivers thereof operating lines within the state to construct and operate spur tracks connecting with their main lines or branch lines and extending to private industries or businesses; fixing penalties.
SB 160 34-0 (1915) Author: Bee, Carlos Relating to making an appropriation for Railroad Commission to pay expense of rate hearing.
SB 360 34-0 (1915) Author: Clark, Isaac Edgar Relating to re-organizing and conferring additional powers, duties and authority on the State Board and Department of Health.
HB 19 34-1 (1915) Author: Beason, Augustine L. | et. al. Relating to amending certain laws relating to the issuance of stocks and bonds by corporations operated wharves, docks and piers.
SB 20 34-1 (1915) Author: Hall, William L. Relating to amending a certain General Law relating to the issuance of stocks and bonds by the associations and corporations brought under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission.
HB 412 33-0 (1913) Author: McKamy, Jr., William Cooper Relating to certain rules and regulations relating to the railroads, prescribing penalties.
SB 169 32-0 (1911) Author: Terrell, Henry Berryman Relating to conferring authority upon the Railroad Commission, and making it its duty to adopt all necessary rates, charges and regulations to govern and regulate persons, associations, and corporations, private or municipal, owning or operating public wharves, docks, or piers, and all property used in connection therewith, or suburban, belt or terminal railroads in Texas, and to fix divisions of rates, charges and regulations between the same and railroads and all other common carriers under the control of the Railroad Commission where a deversion (division) is proper; providing penalties for the violations of this Act.
HB 39 31-2 (1909) Relating to conferring authority upon the Railroad Commission of Texas to require railroad companies reaching the same city or town in this State to construct and maintain joint or union passenger depots; providing penalties.
HB 481 30-0 (1907) Author: Robertson, James Harvey Relating to conferring upon the Railroad Commission of Texas the power to make temporary freight and passenger rates, whenever an emergency arises the sufficiency of which shall be judged by said Commission, in order that justice may be done or injury prevented to any person, place or locality; and to suspend temporarily any existing freight or passenger rate and to establish temporarily any freight or passenger rate where none exists.
HB 27 27-0 (1901) Author: Schluter, Louis S. Relating to amending an Act regulating the termination of the fiscal year, requiring all appropriations made for the support of the State government to conform thereto, the time when the accounts of the public officers shall be closed and reports compiled.
SB 9 26-1 (1900) Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas to investigate into the running and operating by any railroad in this State of more than one working locomotive in any one train at the same time, and to authorize them to regulate or forbid such practice either on all or a part of such railroads, and to prescribe a penalty for the violation of the Commission's orders.
HB 104 25-0 (1897) Relating to amending an act relating to the Live Stock Sanitary Commission, and the movement of live stock thereunder.
SB 171 25-0 (1897) Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes, in regard to the Board of Pardon Advisers.
HB 500 21-0 (1889) Relating to authorizing the commissioner of agriculture, insurance, statistics, and history to sell certain weights and measures.


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