82nd 1st Called Session
May 31, 2011 - June 29, 2011
Leadership
Governor: Rick Perry
Lieutenant Governor: information not available.
Speaker(s) of the House:
Joe Straus
Special Session Topics
- consider legislation related to health care cost containment, access to services through managed care, and the creation of economic and structural incentives to improve the quality for Medicaid services. [Mon May 30, 2011]
- consider legislation relating to fiscal matters necessary for the implementation of House Bill No. 1 as passed by the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, including measures that will allow school districts to operate more efficiently. [Mon May 30, 2011]
- consider legislation related to congressional redistricting. [Tue May 31, 2011]
- consider the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. [Fri Jun 3, 2011]
- consider use of the federal Secure Communities Program by law enforcement agencies, the issuance of driver's licenses and personal identification certificates, and the abolishment of sanctuary cities in Texas. [Tue Jun 7, 2011]
- consider legislation related to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation. [Mon Jun 20, 2011]
Bill statistics for the 82nd Legislature, First Called Session
Status |
HB |
HCR |
HJR |
HR |
SB |
SCR |
SJR |
SR |
Total HB & SB |
Total |
Filed |
76 |
18 |
4 |
285 |
38 |
6 |
3 |
144 |
114 |
574 |
Passed |
2 |
10 |
0 |
284 |
6 |
4 |
0 |
142 |
8 |
448 |
Vetoed |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |