Legislation authored by Dennis Bonnen

Includes legislation with Dennis Bonnen as the primary author for the 75th through 86th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

86th Regular Session
HCR 144	Last Action: Filed Caption: In memory of former House Speaker Pro Tempore D. R. "Tom" Uher of Bay City.
HCR 177	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of former House Speaker Pro Tempore D. R. "Tom" Uher of Bay City.
HR 364	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2019, as Matagorda County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 365	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association.
HR 366	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Brazosport College.
HR 372	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Vernon Ray Stewart of Brazoria.
HR 377	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Abigail Rose Arias of Angleton for her outstanding perseverance during her fight with cancer and congratulating her on being named an honorary Texas Ranger.
HR 380	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating ranchers Scott and Pam Evans of Bay City on their Guinness World Record longhorn steer, Sato.
HR 556	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Brandon Maxwell on receiving a 2019 Texas Medal of Arts from the Texas Cultural Trust.
HR 749	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Lake Jackson Church of Christ.
HR 777	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lisa Helfman for her work as founder and chair of Brighter Bites.
HR 808	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lloyd Glenn "Butch" Murrell and Carroll Ann Mayfield Murrell of Lake Jackson on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 827	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bess Brannen Elementary School in Lake Jackson.
HR 884	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jimmy Dale Aplin of Clute.
HR 886	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dorothy Jane Neal of Angleton.
HR 900	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of David Allen Head of Richwood.
HR 902	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Legion and the 90th anniversary of the American Legion Charles Dixon Post No. 241 in Angleton.
HR 920	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Southside Elementary School in Angleton on being named a 2019 State School of Character by Character.org.
HR 996	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Patrick Debardelaben of West Columbia.
HR 1204	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating London Bryan of Brazoria on winning a mutton bustin' championship at the 2019 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
HR 1296	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport for being named the 2019 General Aviation Airport of the Year.
HR 1400	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Campus on its 50th anniversary.
HR 1484	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Elizabeth Nell Dyess Denman of Lake Jackson.
HR 1506	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Sherry-Dawn and Jason Sheffield for their dedicated efforts as the founders of Rory the Warrior, Inc.
HR 1560	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Wilhelm Williams Moye and Tena Williams Simien for their decades of service as educators in Matagorda and Brazoria Counties.
HR 1597	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ryan Lindveit on being awarded the grand prize in the New York Youth Symphony's First Music program.
HR 1602	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Brazoswood High School welding team on winning the 2019 Technology Students Association state championship.
HR 1614	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Brazosport High School welding students on their 2018 Texas Technology Students Association state championship awards.
HR 1645	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Monsignor Leo Wleczyk on his retirement as pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Lake Jackson.
HR 1799	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cambria Amey of Sweeny High School on her selection as a delegate to the 2019 Congress of Future Medical Leaders.
HR 1968	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating George Henry Rau Jr. and Anita Louise Rau of Angleton on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 2015	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Stella Ruth Whisenhant Tipton of Humble.
HR 2044	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Taylor "Missy" Horne on her graduation from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
85th Regular Session
HB 15	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to ad valorem taxation.
HB 28	Last Action: Co-sponsor authorized Caption: Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue, in certain circumstances, to adjust franchise tax rates to phase out the franchise tax and to the expiration of that tax.
HB 2933	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of military optometrists and therapeutic optometrists who provide voluntary charity care.
HB 2968	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the operation of a golf cart or utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties.
HB 2989	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to payment of an ad valorem tax refund in the event of a tax roll correction that decreases a property owner's tax liability.
HB 2999	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/18 Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.
HB 3157	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to requirements for screenings in public or private schools to detect vision disorders of students.
HB 3189	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the reporting of and access to information related to court-ordered prescription drug substance abuse treatment; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 3337	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to teach a driver education course.
HB 3402	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
HB 3567	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.
HB 3629	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the Brazosport College District to offer a baccalaureate degree program in nursing.
HB 3657	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for justices of the peace.
HB 3908	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an eligible peace officer who resides in a qualified high crime area.
HB 4002	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the definition of production used in determining the cost of goods sold for franchise tax purposes.
HB 4156	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the issuance of permits for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee.
HCR 105	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Encouraging Congress to pass legislation allowing the State of Texas to manage the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery out to 200 nautical miles.
HJR 115	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a peace officer who resides in a high crime area.
HR 281	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 7, 2017, as Matagorda County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 301	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the memory of Anthony James Hawkins of Bay City.
HR 316	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Tom Ward for 35 years of service to Matagorda County.
HR 738	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2017, as Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 739	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Danbury Baptist Church.
HR 740	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sandra Shaw of Lake Jackson on her 40 years of service to the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce.
HR 824	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lucy Pierce of West Columbia on her 100th birthday.
HR 825	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Schuster House in Freeport.
HR 826	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Emmitt Thomas on his induction into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame and the Black College Football Hall of Fame.
HR 827	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Junior Achievement of Brazoria County on its receipt of the Peak Performance Team Award and the Five Star Award from Junior Achievement USA.
HR 828	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 10th anniversary of B.I.G. Love Cancer Care.
HR 829	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Johnathan "J. R." Wagner of Angleton.
HR 830	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Joy Bownds Weiner of Angleton.
HR 831	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 120th anniversary of First Baptist Church of Angleton.
HR 834	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Bryan Kent Stewart of Lake Jackson.
HR 1534	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the symphonic band of Brazoswood High School in Clute on its receipt of a 2017 Sudler Flag of Honor.
HR 2013	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Aaron and Randi Pate on the birth of their daughter, Quinn Elise Pate, and recognizing Quinn as an honorary Texan.
HR 2627	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Bethlehem African Methodist Episcopal Church in Old Ocean.
85th 1st Called Session
HB 3	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
HB 4	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
HB 5	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of commercial or industrial real property.
HB 32	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing fees.
HB 384	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the operation of a utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties.
HJR 2	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit increases in the appraised value of commercial or industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
HJR 35	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit increases in the appraised value of commercial or industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
HR 49	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Matagorda County United Way.
HR 111	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Edward Pisklak of Brazoria on his 100th birthday.
HR 184	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Brazosport ISD schools that achieved the top rating on the 2017 STAAR tests.
HR 357	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Brazosport Cares Food Pantry.
84th Regular Session
HB 11	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
HB 31	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to decreasing the state sales and use tax rate.
HB 32	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/16 Caption: Relating to the computation and rates of the franchise tax; decreasing tax rates.
HB 33	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the EZ computation of the franchise tax.
HB 992	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
HB 1238	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to requirements for construction and maintenance work zones; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 1244	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to building code requirements for residential property insured by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 1321	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.
HB 1336	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to fees of office for the Velasco Drainage District.
HB 1421	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 1466	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to Parks and Wildlife Department procedures for the transfer of ownership of boats or outboard motors; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
HB 1665	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water.
HB 1666	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.
HB 1914	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles considers the eligibility of certain inmates for release on parole.
HB 1946	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place.
HB 1953	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/16 Caption: Relating to the deadline for counties and municipalities to provide notice of a proposed property tax rate.
HB 2603	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety devices for a limited period.
HB 3052	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain barrier island coastal municipalities.
HB 3421	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to authority of an electric utility customer to choose not to have an advanced meter; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 3470	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to ad valorem taxation.
HB 3471	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the taxable entities from which no franchise tax payments are due for a period.
HB 3482	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the franchise tax; decreasing franchise tax rates.
HB 3484	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to certain food items.
HB 3486	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to ad valorem and certain state taxes; decreasing certain state tax rates.
HB 4168	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of directors and the powers of the Gulf Coast Water Authority.
HCR 58	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the life of Charlie Brown.
HCR 143	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 32.
HJR 75	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
HJR 134	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions all or part of the market value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory.
HR 322	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2015, as Matagorda County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 323	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Keith Brown of the Bay City Independent School District on his selection as 2013 Superintendent of the Year.
HR 469	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Angleton.
HR 470	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the First Presbyterian Church of Brazoria on its 101st anniversary and on its receipt of an official Texas Historical Marker from the Texas Historical Commission.
HR 694	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating E. J. "Joe" King on his retirement as Brazoria County Judge.
HR 695	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 3, 2015, as Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 737	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Mike Lowrey of Lake Jackson.
HR 742	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the BASF Corporation.
HR 1144	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 25, 2015, as Greek Independence Day.
HR 1254	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Sweeny Community Hospital.
HR 1451	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Henry Josey on his success in high school, college, and professional football.
HR 1563	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Dow Chemical Company facilities in Freeport.
HR 1586	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Sweeny Community Hospital.
HR 1593	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of Columbia United Methodist Church in West Columbia.
HR 1745	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Florence Terry McGinnis of Lake Jackson on her 100th birthday.
HR 1746	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Monsignor Leo Wleczyk of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church on the 50th anniversary of his ordination.
HR 1747	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Robert M. Worley on his retirement as president and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County.
HR 1748	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Beatrice Trevino on her election as the first female commander of Charles Dixon American Legion Post No. 241 in Angleton.
HR 1776	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Brazoria County Head Start Early Learning School System.
HR 3398	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Joseph Timothy Ros of Ashwood.
83rd Regular Session
HB 994	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the applicability of state law regulating the decommissioning costs of certain newly constructed commercial nuclear-powered electric generating facilities.
HB 1008	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of the veteran for the tax year in which the veteran or spouse qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead.
HB 1156	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to eliminating the requirement that a school district assess the physical fitness of students.
HB 1291	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety devices for a limited period.
HB 1337	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the release of an inmate on parole.
HB 1368	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain veterans.
HB 1412	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the licensing of certain experienced plumbers as responsible master plumbers.
HB 1520	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.
HB 1642	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the Port of Houston Authority.
HB 1675	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
HB 1974	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to certain duties of public junior colleges and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in relation to baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges.
HB 2069	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to the release of inmates convicted of certain violent crimes on medically recommended intensive supervision.
HB 2166	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.
HB 2452	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the appointment of a watermaster for the Brazos River Basin; providing for a limitation on certain fees.
HB 2737	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and expenditures and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 2757	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to authorizing a municipality to file a lien on homestead property for the costs incurred by the municipality related to a dangerous structure on the property.
HB 2895	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
HB 3006	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 3007	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to residential property insured by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 3008	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 3009	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 3010	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 3011	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 3072	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the cost-effectiveness of the manner in which a school district chooses to collect the district's taxes.
HB 3397	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair Caption: Relating to comprehensive reviews of certain special districts.
HB 3496	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 3509	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to endangered species habitat conservation and to the creation of a board to oversee and guide the state's coordinated response to federal actions regarding endangered species.
HB 3590	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of a customer to choose not to have an advanced meter on the customer's property.
HB 3621	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a select committee to review and make recommendations for substantive changes to laws overseen by the Texas Ethics Commission.
HB 3622	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the FAIR Plan Association.
HB 3905	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas.
HCR 81	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the agreement between the State of Texas and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
HJR 123	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the foreclosure of a lien on homestead property for costs incurred by a municipality relating to a dangerous structure on the property.
HR 655	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Coleman Pollock and Alisha Trevino for rescuing a young girl from drowning.
HR 681	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Bert C. West of Palacios.
HR 682	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tami Diane Hollub Savage of Bay City on her selection as the 2012 Woman of the Year by the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture.
HR 683	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Harley Stewart Savage, Jr., of Bay City on his selection as the 2012 Man of the Year by the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture.
HR 684	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 5, 2013, as Matagorda County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 685	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Matagorda County Cavalry for its service in behalf of American military personnel, veterans, and first responders and their families.
HR 692	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Celebrating the decision of Tenaris to build a $1.5 billion seamless pipe mill in Bay City.
HR 708	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Celebrating the decision of Tenaris to build a $1.5 billion seamless pipe mill in Bay City.
HR 965	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Brazosport College on being named a finalist for the 2013 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
HR 966	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Gerald and Patricia Roberts of Angleton on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 967	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Junior Achievement of Brazoria County on its receipt of the 2011 Peak Performance Team Award.
HR 968	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the centennial of The Facts newspaper in Brazoria County.
HR 1003	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Greek Independence Day on March 25, 2013.
HR 1197	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Robert Schwebel and Patricia Schwebel of West Columbia on their receipt of the 2012 Cradle of Texas Herman Swift Award.
HR 1198	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Palacios Volunteer Fire Department.
HR 1199	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jennifer Harpham of Lake Jackson on her receipt of a 2012 Cradle of Texas District Award of Merit from the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
HR 1200	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Michael Fine of Brazoria on his receipt of a 2012 Cradle of Texas District Award of Merit from the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
HR 1201	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cindy Gautreaux of Angleton on her receipt of a 2012 Award of Merit from the Thunderbird District, Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
HR 1202	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Steven Hail of Angleton on his receipt of a 2012 Award of Merit from the Thunderbird District, Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
HR 1203	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Harold and Barbara Monical of Lake Jackson on their selection as 2012 Philanthropists of the Year by the Community Foundation of Brazoria County.
HR 1204	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ryan Cade of Angleton on his selection as a 2013 Philanthropist of the Year by the Community Foundation of Brazoria County.
HR 1205	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John Travis "Jacko" Garrett, Jr., of Danbury on his selection as a 2013 Philanthropist of the Year by the Community Foundation of Brazoria County.
HR 1206	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Sandra Shaw for her contributions to the community.
HR 1207	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Corky Melass on his selection as the 2011 Man of the Year by the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce.
HR 1208	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Art Vandaveer on his selection as the 2012 Man of the Year by the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce.
HR 1209	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Navy Lieutenant Raul David Jimenez, who has been inducted into the Brazosport Independent School District Wall of Fame.
HR 1210	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lucilla Henderson on her designation as the 2011 Woman of the Year by the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce.
HR 1211	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sharon Rogers on her selection as the 2012 Woman of the Year by the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce.
HR 1212	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Constable William Howell III on being named the 2012 Citizen of the Year by the Greater Angleton Chamber of Commerce.
HR 1213	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Brazosport Symphony Orchestra on its 30th anniversary.
HR 1266	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Dan Pastorini as an honorary Texan.
HR 1267	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Brazoria County Association for Citizens with Handicaps on April 13, 2013.
HR 1268	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jeffrey Bone on his receipt of a 2012 Silver Beaver Award from the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
HR 1269	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Edward Winter of Lake Jackson on his receipt of a 2012 Silver Beaver Award from the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
HR 1325	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Palacios High School CyberSharks and RoboSharks robotics teams on their performance at the Texas FIRST Tech Challenge Houston Championship Tournament.
HR 1406	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John Elwood Jerabeck of Angleton.
HR 1407	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the first birthday of Ruby Kirkpatrick Martin of Tyler.
HR 1484	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Michael Treybig on his retirement as head football coach and athletic director of the Palacios Independent School District.
HR 1485	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Norman and Martha Wood of Lake Jackson on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 1516	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Expressing appreciation to the institutions and commending the participants involved in the Texas House Oral History Advisory Council.
HR 1623	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Brazoswood High School Symphonic Band on its selection as the Texas Music Educators Association Class 5A Honor Band for 2013.
HR 1785	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Sunset Advisory Commission on its receipt of the National Conference of State Legislatures 2012 Excellence in Evaluation Award.
HR 2244	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Conner Christian of Angleton on winning the 5th Annual YEA! Saunders Scholars National Competition.
HR 2245	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Corporal Brian Hoskins on his selection as the Exchange Club of Angleton 2013 Police Officer of the Year.
HR 2389	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jarrod D. Smith of Danbury for his contributions to his community.
HR 2435	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating George and Donna Harrison of Bay City on their receipt of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association.
HR 2683	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jennifer Effenberger Donald on earning the 2013 Best Company Employee of the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area from the BDA Government.
HR 3036	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1675.
HR 3040	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Judge J. Ray Gayle III and Nancy Gayle on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 3048	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Palacios High School Choir on the event of the school's receipt of a 2013 Signature Schools Enterprise Award from the GRAMMY Foundation.
83rd 1st Called Session
HR 116	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Earl "Doc" Osborne on his retirement as athletic trainer for the Angleton Independent School District.
HR 225	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Owen William Bludau on his retirement as executive director of the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation.
HR 254	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Marie Hendricks Payne of Lake Jackson on her 100th birthday.
83rd 2nd Called Session
HR 65	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. John Ray of Lake Jackson on his retirement as dean of industry and community resources at Brazosport College.
HR 66	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Ken Tasa on his retirement as Brazosport College senior vice president of academic and student affairs.
HR 136	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sister Mary Antoinette Peltier of Victoria, founder of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School in Richwood.
82nd Regular Session
HB 623	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the detection and reporting of unauthorized immigration, the collection and dissemination of information concerning unauthorized immigration, the legal treatment or classification of unauthorized immigrants for certain purposes, the enforcement of certain laws governing immigration, and the establishment of English as the official language of this state.
HB 624	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
HB 802	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate door-to-door solicitation and sales by an alarm systems company.
HB 803	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the penalty for failure to make a timely installment payment of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area.
HB 924	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain Texas Rangers for burial in the state cemetery.
HB 925	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to credit in the Texas Municipal Retirement System for certain service as a reserve police officer.
HB 1010	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
HB 1011	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the addition of certain synthetic derivatives of marihuana and Saliva divinorum and its derivatives and extracts to the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
HB 1161	Last Action: Returned to committee by Calendars Committee Caption: Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal officers and agents.
HB 1162	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the provision of notice to vacate to certain commercial tenants in an eviction suit.
HB 1304	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to requirements for a personal financial literacy component in the public high school curriculum.
HB 1305	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the issuance of oversize or overweight vehicle permits by certain port authorities.
HB 1410	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder.
HB 1411	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the retention of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
HB 1633	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to a person's ability to read and write in English as a qualification for service as a petit juror.
HB 1634	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.
HB 1799	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain real estate professionals from registration as property tax consultants.
HB 1800	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the detection and reporting of unauthorized immigration, the collection and dissemination of information concerning unauthorized immigration, and the enforcement of certain laws governing immigration.
HB 1911	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.
HB 1912	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to transferring the Texas Department of Rural Affairs to the Office of Rural Affairs within the Department of Agriculture and abolishing the board of the Texas Department of Rural Affairs.
HB 2004	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
HB 2005	Last Action: Referred to Corrections Caption: Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
HB 2006	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the release of a photograph of a police officer and access to records maintained by internal investigative divisions in certain municipalities.
HB 2249	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
HB 2250	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Coastal Coordination Council and the transfer of its functions to the General Land Office.
HB 2251	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Public Finance Authority.
HB 2346	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to authorized investments for ports and navigation districts.
HB 2347	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the eligibility of property to continue to receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for not more than three years after the property ceases to be the owner's principal residence if the property is being offered for sale.
HB 2461	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the immunity of property tax arbitrators from liability for determinations made in the course of binding arbitrations.
HB 2462	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to motor vehicles used for fire, emergency, or disaster response purposes.
HB 2573	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the protection of children from abuse or neglect; providing penalties.
HB 2796	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to repeal of the coordinated health program for public primary and secondary schools.
HB 2797	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to elimination of the requirement that school districts and public junior college districts conduct periodic safety and security audits of district facilities.
HB 2798	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to discounted utility rates for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 3006	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the minimum number of days of service for public school educators and the required number of days of instruction for public school students.
HB 3007	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to eliminating the requirement that a school district assess the physical fitness of students.
HB 3008	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
HB 3009	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to removal of the requirements concerning random testing for illegal steroids of high school students participating in athletic competitions sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
HB 3010	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the schedule for administration of state-administered assessment instruments in public schools.
HB 3522	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the punishment for aggravated assault of emergency services personnel; imposing a criminal penalty.
HB 3523	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the monetary penalties for Class C misdemeanors and other misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
HB 3524	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the evaluation of certain regional planning commissions.
HB 3621	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the Gulf Coast Water Authority.
HCR 133	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating the red drum as the official State Saltwater Fish of Texas.
HJR 117	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of property to continue to receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for not more than three years after the property ceases to be the owner's principal residence if the property is being offered for sale.
HR 205	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corps on its 30th anniversary.
HR 591	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the dedication of the John Dewey Municipal Justice Center in Lake Jackson.
HR 613	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School in Richwood on the 25th anniversary of its opening.
HR 614	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Benjamin Weiner for his outstanding medical career.
HR 986	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Theodore and Dorothy Kaspar of Brazoria on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 987	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Harry Edward Wille, Jr., of Clute.
HR 988	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert Raye Dixon of Brazoria County.
HR 1016	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 25, 2011, as Greek Independence Day.
HR 1035	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. Leo Windecker of Cedar Park.
HR 1036	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating J. Michael and Leslie A. Lowrey of Lake Jackson on their receipt of the 2011 Philanthropist of the Year award from the Community Foundation of Brazoria County.
HR 1037	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jimmy Miller on his receipt of the 2009 Peace Officer of the Year award from the 100 Club of Brazoria County.
HR 1255	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of George Sam Saphos of Baytown.
HR 1380	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Leland B. Kee of Angleton.
HR 1381	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Coach L. Z. Bryan of Lake Jackson.
HR 1453	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Army Specialist Brad Thomas of Jones Creek on his military service and congratulating him on becoming the first baseball player from Brazosport High School to have his jersey retired.
HR 1670	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Urging the government of Turkey to uphold and safeguard religious and human rights of all its citizens without compromise, to grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition, ecclesiastical succession, and the right to train clergy of all nationalities, and to respect the property rights and human rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and all religious and faith traditions.
HR 1985	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mike and Dorothy Kight on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 2045	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Michael Anthony Davis of Lake Jackson.
HR 2569	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tabbetha DuBois and Austin Powers on their wedding.
HR 2570	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. J. H. Bertheau of Lake Jackson.
HR 2647	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 652.
HR 2706	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Melissa Susan Mitchell-Manning of Houston.
82nd 1st Called Session
HB 47	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to a person's ability to read and write in English as a qualification for service as a petit juror.
HCR 26	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the baseball team of Brazoswood High School in Clute on winning the 2011 UIL 5A state championship.
HR 212	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Danbury High School softball team on winning the UIL 2A state championship.
HR 273	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Brazoswood High School Trap and Clay Shooters on their championship performance at the state Clay Trap/Sporting Clays Tournament in San Antonio.
HR 274	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jenna Pisarski of Brazoswood High School in Clute on becoming the 2010-2011 wrestling state champion in the 110-pound weight class.
81st Regular Session
HB 152	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to providing for a student who qualifies for automatic admission to an institution of higher education to maintain that status for transferring between institutions in certain circumstances.
HB 214	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain requirements imposed on a sex offender who enters the premises of a school.
HB 267	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the interstate purchase of certain firearms.
HB 374	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to school bus emergency evacuation training.
HB 501	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a person's ability to read and write in English as a qualification for service as a petit juror.
HB 653	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the inclusion on the exterior of an ad valorem tax bill of a statement directing the United States Postal Service to return the bill if it is not deliverable as addressed.
HB 675	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to a retired status license for an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist practicing voluntary charity care.
HB 819	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to commissioned law enforcement officers of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
HB 878	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the Sweeny Hospital District.
HB 879	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the Sweeny Hospital District.
HB 958	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the punishment for aggravated assault of emergency services personnel; imposing a criminal penalty.
HB 959	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services volunteers.
HB 1163	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the registration and operation on a public roadway of an all-terrain vehicle by a disabled person.
HB 1189	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to a program for the recycling of electronic equipment of consumers in this state; providing administrative penalties.
HB 1340	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from Texas Commission on Fire Protection training requirements for certain aircraft fire fighting and rescue fire protection personnel.
HB 1445	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to erect or maintain shore protection structures and the location of the line of vegetation in relation to those structures.
HB 1509	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to motor vehicles used for fire, emergency, or disaster response purposes.
HB 1510	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to including information on sudden infant death syndrome in a resource pamphlet for parents of newborn children.
HB 1749	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the issuance of marine conservation specialty license plates.
HB 1750	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Brazoria County.
HB 1946	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 64; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
HB 2073	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to plans by local governments in coastal areas for reducing public expenditures for erosion and storm damage losses to public and private property.
HB 2074	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the designation by the commissioner of the General Land Office of critical coastal erosion areas for purposes of the coastal erosion response plan.
HB 2387	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to undertake coastal erosion studies and projects in conjunction with qualified project partners.
HB 2532	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to coordinating information regarding the location of infrastructure to which the supply of electric service is critical to the public health and safety or for emergency management purposes.
HB 2533	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to damages to affected business entities for project completion delays on highway projects.
HB 2534	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
HB 2810	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the Brazoria County juvenile board and juvenile probation department.
HB 3202	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to authorizing the transfer of certain real property held by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 3306	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the removal and disposal of certain vessels and structures in or on coastal waters.
HB 3551	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the notice to vacate the premises in forcible entry and detainer actions.
HB 3552	Last Action: Returned from the House for further action Caption: Relating to the evaluation of certain regional planning commissions.
HB 3553	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to reporting by a registered lobbyist of persons compensating the lobbyist for political services provided by the lobbyist.
HB 3554	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the appointment of an associate judge to serve a district court in Brazoria County.
HB 3555	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to the status of liquefied natural gas marine terminals.
HB 3556	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
HB 3986	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the closure of certain man-made passes between the Gulf of Mexico and inland bays by the commissioner of the General Land Office.
HB 4128	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain Texas Rangers for burial in the state cemetery.
HB 4775	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Alden Lake Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
HCR 18	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating the Texas toad as the official State Amphibian of Texas.
HCR 193	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Expressing support of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, in Istanbul, urging intervention by the United States, the European Union, and the United Nations to stop institutional discrimination against the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and calling on the government of Turkey to safeguard religious rights within its borders, including those of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
HJR 48	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services volunteers.
HR 622	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Brazoria County Cavalry for its support of those in military and public service.
HR 937	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Emmitt Earl Fyles Thomas on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
HR 1031	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 25, 2009, as Greek Independence Day.
HR 1404	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Coach William B. Morrow of Lake Jackson for his contributions to the Brazosport Independent School District.
HR 1405	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Danbury Post Office.
HR 1417	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Don Hood of Angleton for his induction into the Texas Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame.
HR 1747	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Edward L. Cole of Sweeny.
HR 1748	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sergeant Monica Lin Brown of Lake Jackson for her receipt of the Silver Star Medal.
HR 1834	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ryan Leigon of Lake Jackson for being named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
HR 1939	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rich Tillman on earning the Community Builder Award from St. John's Masonic Lodge.
HR 2024	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Houston police officer Rick Salter for his brave service.
HR 2025	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring David Howarth of Lake Jackson on his receipt of the Individual Leadership Award from the Keep Texas Beautiful organization.
HR 2055	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Houston firefighter and Alvin native Damion Jon Hobbs.
HR 2159	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable D. R. "Tom" Uher of Bay City on his receipt of the Community Builder Award from Bay City Masonic Lodge No. 865.
HR 2160	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jack Hays of West Columbia on his induction into the Ronnie Bell Hall of Honor by the Greater Houston Football Coaches Association.
HR 2161	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Founders' Garden Club of Brazoria County on the 75th anniversary of its founding.
HR 2227	Last Action: Filed Caption: Honoring the 40th anniversary of the Angleton Danbury Medical Center Auxiliary.
HR 2228	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sergeant Philip R. Hester of the Clute Police Department on being recognized by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
HR 2410	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending U.S. Army Sergeant Mark Alan Vaughn of Clute for his courageous service in Iraq.
HR 2411	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating David and Renee Winder of Midland, Michigan, on the birth of their daughter, Sophia Renee Winder.
HR 2430	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Frances Chalmers of Angleton.
HR 2469	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring U.S. Army Captain Robert Clayton Hinchman of Angleton for his service to his country.
HR 2470	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Barbara Gene Ross of Angleton.
HR 2587	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Angleton Danbury Medical Center on its 40th anniversary.
81st 1st Called Session
HR 24	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 40th anniversary of the Angleton Danbury Medical Center Auxiliary.
HR 61	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Danbury High School baseball team on winning the University Interscholastic League 2A state championship for 2009.
80th Regular Session
HB 383	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to providing for a student who qualifies for automatic admission to an institution of higher education to maintain that status for transferring between institutions in certain circumstances.
HB 495	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the punishment for assault of emergency services personnel; imposing a criminal penalty.
HB 542	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the name of the Brazos River Harbor Navigation District of Brazoria County and the name of its governing body.
HB 618	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the eligibility of emergency medical services personnel to participate in a low-interest home loan program offered by the state.
HB 702	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of a school district to establish a volunteer reserve police force.
HB 738	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to an exemption from Texas Commission on Fire Protection training requirements for certain aircraft fire fighting and rescue fire protection personnel.
HB 958	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to prohibiting or otherwise restricting certain sex offenders from residing or working within or otherwise entering certain school premises.
HB 959	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of injury to a child.
HB 1098	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to immunization against human papillomavirus.
HB 1146	Last Action: House adopts conf. comm. report-reported Caption: Relating to the authority of small cities to conduct elections only by mail.
HB 1251	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a public agency's, county's, or municipality's authority to enforce a solid waste collection and transportation services franchise or contract.
HB 1252	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the period after which a preconstruction permit issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality under the Texas Clean Air Act is subject to review.
HB 1253	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to nitrogen oxide allowance allocation adjustments and the incorporation of modifications to federal rules under the state implementation plan.
HB 1254	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to environmental permitting fees and electronic reporting.
HB 1311	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to requiring certain municipalities to disannex land owned by a navigation district.
HB 1312	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the annexation by certain municipalities of land owned by a navigation district.
HB 1493	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a severe storm research and planning center.
HB 1494	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to calculation of the ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
HB 1682	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to designating Farm-to-Market Road 2004 in Brazoria County the Jason Oliff Memorial Highway.
HB 1839	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the requirements for renewal of a license to carry a concealed handgun.
HB 1840	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the punishment for failing to stop following a motor vehicle accident.
HB 1841	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the presumption of validity of an act or proceeding of a navigation district, its governing body, or certain corporations of the district.
HB 2057	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to state tax exemptions.
HB 2174	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to excluding the transportation of gas to and from a liquefied natural gas marine terminal from being considered a gas utility.
HB 2336	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
HB 2591	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to county improvement of subdivision roads.
HB 2592	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas.
HB 2593	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the sales tax on computer program services.
HB 2712	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to regulate emissions from residential water heaters.
HB 2713	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to studies, plans, and projects concerning electric generation capacity or electric energy storage, transmission, or distribution.
HB 2714	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to a program for the recycling of computer equipment of consumers in this state; providing administrative penalties.
HB 2994	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to certain agreements made with electric power generation facilities under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act and to similar agreements and compliance reports under the Texas Economic Development Act.
HB 3779	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to municipal authority to sell compost and mulch products.
HB 3780	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to initiation of enforcement by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for violations based on information received from a private individual.
HB 3859	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to certain applications filed with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 3973	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to authorizing a long-term concession agreement for operation of the lottery and establishing three trust funds to receive the revenue resulting from the long-term concession agreement.
HB 4031	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 62; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 4036	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Sweeny Hospital District.
HCR 29	Last Action: Referred to Border and International Affairs Caption: Memorializing the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 1146 to withdraw the United States from membership in the United Nations.
HCR 30	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Designating the Texas blind salamander as the official State Amphibian of Texas.
HCR 149	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Urging Congress and the Environmental Protection Agency to recognize that the State of Texas has done everything in its power to meet the current attainment deadline for the eight-hour ozone standard.
HR 100	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Emma Womack on being named Philanthropist of the Year by the Community Foundation of Brazoria County.
HR 201	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. Jessica Lynne Perryman of Angleton.
HR 382	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Stephen L. Morris of Lake Jackson.
HR 387	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Leonard C. Edwards of Angleton.
HR 388	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sara McDaniel of Angleton on her receipt of the Pioneer Award from the Greater Angleton Chamber of Commerce.
HR 443	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring James G. "Gil" Dickson for his many contributions to the Texas Gulf Coast community.
HR 614	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Columbia High School Lady Necks softball team for winning the 2006 3A state softball championship.
HR 705	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Kathlyn Babel and Andrew Lehner on the occasion of their wedding.
HR 715	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Christopher M. McCrackin of Liverpool.
HR 716	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Army Specialist Robert Tipp, Jr., of Lake Jackson.
HR 849	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Collin Ryan Schockmel of Richwood.
HR 920	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the Greater Angleton Chamber of Commerce 2007 Leadership Program to the State Capitol.
HR 921	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jason Perez for being named Citizen of the Year by the Angleton Chamber of Commerce.
HR 942	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Supporting efforts and encouraging funding to open the mouth of the San Bernard River.
HR 943	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 20, 2007, as Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 944	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Cora Faye Williams of West Columbia on her 100th birthday.
HR 945	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 25, 2007, as Greek Independence Day.
HR 1261	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Brooke Alyson Phillips.
HR 1262	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Chaney and Jessica Phillips, founders of B.I.G. Love Cancer Care Services.
HR 1601	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Philip Cody Ford of Jones Creek.
HR 1634	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cindy Hall on being named the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year for Brazoria County.
HR 1853	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 2, 2007, as Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Day and commending the award recipients.
HR 2157	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jordan "Bear" Barrett of Columbia High School for his achievements in powerlifting.
HR 2841	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Joe A. Ragland, Sr., of Angleton on his 90th birthday.
HR 2879	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1251.
HR 2905	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 12.
79th Regular Session
HB 359	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent.
HB 397	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to providing for a student who qualifies for automatic admission to an institution of higher education to maintain that status for transferring between institutions in certain circumstances.
HB 644	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to limiting the liability of emergency medical services volunteers and emergency medical services volunteer providers.
HB 657	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to terminating the parent-child relationship of a parent convicted of certain crimes.
HB 675	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the imposition of an additional cost on conviction of certain intoxication and alcohol-related offenses.
HB 700	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the contents of consumer credit reports and to an insurer's use of credit scores in rating policies providing personal insurance coverage.
HB 708	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the issuance of permits by the School Land Board authorizing continued use of certain structures on coastal public land.
HB 746	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to notice of the presumption for theft by check.
HB 1097	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the validation of any act, governmental proceeding, official, bond, or obligation of a navigation district or port authority or a corporation of the district or authority.
HB 1160	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to limiting the liability of emergency medical services volunteers and emergency medical services volunteer providers.
HB 1200	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to certain payments or allowances to a retailer for a special advertising or distribution service; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1386	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to an exemption from the requirement to be licensed as an electrician for persons performing certain industrial work.
HB 1505	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to developing and administering an animal control officer training program.
HB 1540	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the regulation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the idling of a motor vehicle while the driver is using the vehicle's sleeper berth; providing a penalty.
HB 1603	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to erect or maintain shore protection structures and the location of the line of vegetation in relation to those structures.
HB 1696	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the relocation of utility facilities for state highway purposes.
HB 1705	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the release of hazardous waste in connection with dredging and placement or storage of dredged materials by a port authority or navigation district.
HB 1899	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the regulation and permitting of a commercial industrial solid waste facility connected to a publicly owned treatment works facility.
HB 1900	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the assessment and regulation of emissions events.
HB 1987	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the regulation of underground and aboveground storage tanks.
HB 2095	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations to provide services to aid in the economic development of local communities.
HB 2096	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the removal and disposal of certain vessels and structures in certain locations; providing penalties.
HB 2129	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to energy-saving measures that reduce the emission of air contaminants.
HB 2407	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the hearing of a child protection case by an associate judge.
HB 2408	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to delivery to an employer of an order or writ for the withholding of child support from an employee's earnings.
HB 2409	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to physicians or other licensed health care professionals contracting with the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas.
HB 2410	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the membership and terms of the board of directors of the Texas Environmental Education Partnership Fund.
HB 2411	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to emissions reductions obtained through certain energy efficiency initiatives.
HB 2481	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to air contaminant emissions reductions, including the continuation and provisions of the Texas emissions reduction plan and the use of money currently dedicated to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
HB 2510	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the regulation of on-site sewage disposal systems and the maintenance of those systems; imposing administrative and criminal penalties.
HB 2758	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain permitting procedures of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 2793	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the removal and collection of convenience switches from motor vehicles.
HB 2814	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Sweeny Hospital District.
HCR 71	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating Texas purple sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) as the official State Native Shrub of Texas.
HCR 84	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating September 2005 as Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month.
HCR 109	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Granting permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, and ending on Tuesday, March 29, 2005.
HJR 28	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent or more.
HR 43	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lucille Maes on being named the 2004 Citizen of the Year by the Angleton Chamber of Commerce.
HR 63	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lauren Dannelley for being named Elementary School Youth of the Year by the Sweeny Chamber of Commerce.
HR 64	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Briteny Lea Brunner on being named the High School Youth of the Year by the Sweeny Chamber of Commerce.
HR 65	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lucille Burttschell of Sweeny on being named Woman of the Year by the Sweeny Chamber of Commerce.
HR 66	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John Price of Sweeny on being named Man of the Year by the Sweeny Chamber of Commerce.
HR 67	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dane Hooker for being named the Junior High Youth of the Year by the Sweeny Chamber of Commerce.
HR 224	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Fredda Medlock on being named Woman of the Year by the West Columbia Chamber of Commerce.
HR 241	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Joseph Hughes Snow on being presented the Angleton Chamber of Commerce Pioneer Award.
HR 251	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston for its excellent treatment programs.
HR 252	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Charlie Ogilvie on being named Man of the Year by the West Columbia Chamber of Commerce.
HR 488	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of Captain Bill Reynaga of Lake Jackson.
HR 489	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lucille Maes of Angleton on her receipt of the 2004 Administrator Award from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
HR 490	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Billy and Ottalie Richardson of Angleton on their 50th anniversary.
HR 491	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring William Folse of Angleton for taking part in the National Marrow Donor Program.
HR 532	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Zachary Charles Noblitt for being named Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of Brazoria County.
HR 546	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lewis and Janis Gardner of Angleton on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 570	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Memorializing congress to express its commitment to clean air and economic development by passing the Clear Skies Act of 2005.
HR 735	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring W. V. "Buster" Curry of Angleton for his contributions to the people of Brazoria County.
HR 910	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Clarence Sasser of Brazoria County on his service to his country.
HR 1357	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jimmy Jackson of Angleton for constructing a memorial for American soldiers killed in Iraq.
HR 1358	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jeffrey Effenberger of Sweeny on his receipt of the 2004 Rural Heroism Award from the Texas Department of Agriculture.
HR 1464	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 3, 2005, as Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Day at the Capitol.
HR 1648	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring James A. Barnett, Jr., mayor of Freeport, on the occasion of his retirement.
HR 1649	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the children of O. M. Roberts Elementary School in Lake Jackson for their outstanding tsunami-relief effort.
HR 1797	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring John Phillips Gayle, Jr., of West Columbia on his 80th birthday.
HR 2186	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Danbury High School Lady Panthers softball team on winning the 2004 Conference 2A UIL State Softball Championship.
HR 2237	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2510.
HR 2249	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2793.
HR 2250	Last Action: 1 hr. notice-for consideration Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2481.
HR 2278	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Doris Williams of Lake Jackson on her 70th birthday.
HR 2279	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jewel Hawthorne Winder of Caro.
79th 1st Called Session
HB 37	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent.
HB 99	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Sweeny Hospital District.
HB 118	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to responsibilities of certain state agencies concerning radioactive substances; imposing fees and surcharges.
HJR 16	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent or more.
HR 193	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Donna Hoedt and commending Kate Weaver on her successful effort to change state law to terminate the parent-child relationship of a parent convicted of murdering the child's other parent.
HR 222	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring executive director A. J. "Pete" Reixach, Jr., on his 20th anniversary with Port Freeport.
79th 2nd Called Session
HB 20	Last Action: Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select Caption: Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent.
HB 25	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of the Sweeny Hospital District to borrow money.
HB 26	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to responsibilities of certain state agencies concerning radioactive substances; imposing fees and surcharges.
HB 58	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to making appropriations to fund certain new district courts.
HJR 16	Last Action: Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent or more.
HJR 18	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of a judicial compensation commission.
HR 217	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Donna "DeDe" Truitt on being named Woman of the Year for 2005 by the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce.
HR 218	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Robert Schwebel on being named Man of the Year by the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 49	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent.
HB 103	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the state sales and use tax rate.
HB 147	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the authority of the governor to issue evacuation orders during disasters.
HJR 19	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent or more.
HR 169	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Abdul Pasha on being named Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County.
HR 344	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 10, 2006, as Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Day at the Capitol.
HR 616	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Clay and Jaclyn Abernathy of Longview on the birth of their son, Jack Madison Abernathy.
HR 725	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring David and Renee Winder of Angleton on the birth of their daughter, Samantha Jewel "Saje" Winder.
HR 726	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Shera and David Eichler of Austin on the birth of their daughter, Emerson Ann Eichler.
78th Regular Session
HB 103	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to an additional cost on conviction for an alcohol-related offense.
HB 252	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to vehicles passing certain stationary emergency vehicles on a highway.
HB 432	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense involving certain sales of tickets to certain events; providing a penalty.
HB 1062	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to public school finance.
HB 1365	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan.
HB 1543	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with autism and pervasive developmental disorders.
HB 1544	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to a pilot project to allow select public junior colleges to offer certain baccalaureate degrees.
HB 1864	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder.
HB 1865	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to commercial group property and casualty insurance for certain businesses and associations.
HB 2264	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to limiting the liability of volunteer fire departments and volunteer fire fighters.
HB 2265	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the filing requirements in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 2542	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to an additional cost on conviction for an intoxication or drug offense.
HB 2543	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to allowing nonprofit corporations to offer limited cash prizes under the Charitable Raffle Enabling Act.
HB 2544	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to certain requirements imposed on a sex offender who enters the premises of a school.
HB 2545	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the courts that may review a decision in a contested case under the Administrative Procedure Act.
HB 2546	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the land application of certain sludge.
HB 2547	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means Caption: Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem taxes due on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
HB 2874	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the operations, functions, and funding of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 2875	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the definition of "dispose of" for purposes of criminal penalties imposed under the Water Code.
HB 2876	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to automobile insurance rate regulation.
HB 2877	Last Action: Returned from the House for further action Caption: Relating to certain permitting procedures of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 2878	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to transportation rates between a gas utility or municipally owned utility and a state agency.
HB 2879	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a political subdivision of this state that is rented or leased for certain purposes.
HB 3151	Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates to fund disaster preparation and response by the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 3152	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the potability of and requirements for removing contaminants from groundwater.
HB 3153	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to notice of nutritional information by a chain restaurant; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 3154	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain information regarding sales and use taxes imposed by a municipality and to the confidentiality of that information; providing penalties.
HB 3155	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to public health measures relating to food.
HB 3156	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to the General Land Office.
HB 3157	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of the disposal of solid waste.
HB 3561	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to public works contracts of the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District.
HB 3602	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District.
HCR 36	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating September 2003 as Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month in Texas.
HCR 206	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Directing the TCEQ to implement changes adopted by EPA in 2002 relating to the review of sources of air contaminants.
HCR 300	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 1365.
HJR 90	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of public property used for a public purpose, as defined by the legislature.
HR 4	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending the constitutional order of business.
HR 107	Last Action: Referred to Border and International Affairs Caption: Recognizing that the ancient Macedonians are Hellenes and that the inhabitants of the northern province of Greece, Macedonia, are their Hellenic descendants.
HR 108	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Carol Deering of Angleton.
HR 295	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of former State Representative Nathan H. Haller.
HR 378	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Winston Avera of Brazoria County for his efforts in behalf of mentally retarded and mentally disabled Texans.
HR 503	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 18, 2003, as Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 714	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of native Texan Justin Todd Wollam of Anchorage, Alaska.
HR 756	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of G. W. Wood of Spicewood.
HR 781	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating Angleton's Support the Troops rally on April 18 and 19, 2003.
HR 1137	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lee Arthur Wilson, Jr., of Brazoria County.
HR 1852	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1365.
78th 1st Called Session
HB 73	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the permitting procedures of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 110	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to certain governmental contracts to be performed in nonattainment areas for national ambient air quality standards.
HR 2	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Linda Holt on her retirement as director of Central Emergency Medical Services in West Columbia.
HR 65	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the individuals and organizations in Brazoria County that received awards from the Keep Texas Beautiful organization.
78th 2nd Called Session
HR 23	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Leland and Marie Kee of Angleton on their 65th wedding anniversary.
HR 24	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Roberta Reynolds of Brazoria.
78th 3rd Called Session
HB 37	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to contracts and grant programs related to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan; making appropriations.
HB 71	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to evidence examined or tested by crime laboratories and similar entities and the regulation of those entities.
HB 79	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the annexation of territory to a public junior college district.
HR 138	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Frederick Jackson of Brazoria County for his exceptional contributions to his community.
78th 4th Called Session
HCR 8	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating September 2004 as Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month in Texas.
HR 30	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Marisol DeLeon on being selected as the Boys & Girls Club of Brazoria County 2004 Youth of the Year.
HR 246	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Angleton Lions Club on its 75th anniversary.
HR 247	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In honor of Majors Ron and Ruth Draper of Freeport on their retirement from the Salvation Army.
77th Regular Session
HB 805	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the percentage of money received by a crime stoppers organization that may be used for administrative costs.
HB 806	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the punishment of certain individuals convicted of third degree felonies.
HB 1098	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the collection of taxes on printed materials distributed by mail.
HB 1157	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the counties covered by the landowner's consent-to-hunt law.
HB 1158	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to avoiding the release from jail of defendants detained for certain offenses because of delay in obtaining scientific testing results.
HB 1159	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder.
HB 1939	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the fee charged by the Texas Department of Transportation for the Texas Airport Directory.
HB 1940	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/02 Caption: Relating to the proration of the taxes imposed on a residence homestead in a year in which a residence homestead exemption for an elderly person terminates.
HB 2610	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the offense of criminal nonsupport of a child.
HB 2621	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the offense of interference with child custody.
HB 2627	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for membership in or admission to a health spa.
HB 2913	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the compensation of commissioners and the tax rate of the Brazoria County Conservation and Reclamation District Number Three.
HB 2914	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to state fiscal matters; making an appropriation.
HB 3158	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utility service.
HB 3159	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the compensation and per diem of the commissioners of Brazoria Drainage District Number 4.
HB 3160	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for nonrestraint of a child in a motor vehicle.
HB 3161	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the expiration of certain subdivision plats.
HB 3298	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the contracting authority of and authorized uses for corporate revenue by certain industrial development corporations.
HB 3675	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District.
HCR 224	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing March 25, 2001, as Greek Independence Day.
HCR 233	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Memorializing congress to address issues pertaining to the Clean Air Act of 1990 as it pertains to Brazoria County.
HR 375	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Angleton Danbury Medical Center Auxiliary on its receipt of a Platinum Award from America's Blood Centers.
HR 458	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Beatrice Omann of Alvin on being named Woman of Accomplishment for the year 2001 by the Women's Center of Brazoria County.
HR 574	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 20, 2001, as Brazoria County Day at the Capitol.
HR 885	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Madeline J. Martin on her retirement from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
76th Regular Session
HB 2109	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to limits on liability of a taxing unit for storage tanks.
HB 2110	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the provision of insurance coverage for county officers and employees.
HB 2111	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment of certain individuals convicted of third degree felonies.
HB 2112	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder.
HB 2113	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate greyhound breeding and training; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2296	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the regulation of boilers.
HB 2771	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to providing revenue from the gasoline tax to counties for constructing and maintaining roads.
HB 2772	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to liability for certain motor vehicle accidents and the motor vehicle insurance requirement for that liability.
HB 2890	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the report, delivery, and claims process for unclaimed property held by certain local governments.
HB 2925	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by a municipality for certain background checks.
HB 3819	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the statutory probate and county courts in Brazoria County.
HR 83	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Waverly Jefferson, Jr., on his retirement from The Texas A&M University System Extension Service.
HR 131	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Vincent and Catherine Hechler on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 496	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 23, 1999, as Brazoria County Day at the Capitol.
HR 581	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Wiley Bluford Thomas, Jr.
75th Regular Session
HB 1474	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the disbursement of county funds to certain debtors.
HB 1475	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the appointment of a person to act in the place of a county treasurer.
HB 1476	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to actions and records of the receiver and the priorities of distribution of certain assets of insurance companies in receivership.
HB 1477	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to immunity from liability for the directors and officers of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.
HB 1478	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 35 as the Stephen F. Austin Memorial Highway.
HB 1766	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to the maximum value of a charitable raffle prize.
HB 1767	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to garnishment of money held in an inmate trust fund.
HB 2191	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the right to cancel the purchase of nursing home and other residential services.
HB 2437	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association.
HB 2670	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the provision of insurance coverage for county officers and employees.
HB 2868	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to a master drainage plan for certain counties.
HB 3340	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Brazoria Drainage District Number Four.
HB 3449	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the immunity of a governmental entity from responsibility for the removal or remediation of a release or threatened release of solid waste from property purchased at a tax sale.
HCR 96	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Granting Benita Fogarty permission to sue the state.
HCR 264	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: In memory of Sergeant Millard "Dee" Campbell.
HR 247	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Representative Tommy Merritt on the occasion of his birthday.
HR 287	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Clyde W. Neal.
HR 476	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 25, 1997, as Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 888	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the students at Jamison Middle School who participated in the Elementary Knowledge Master Open.
HR 949	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Winston and Nell Fuller on the occasion of their birthdays and their 33rd wedding anniversary.