Legislation authored by Obie E. Jones

Includes legislation with Obie E. Jones as the primary author for the 50th through 57th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

57th Regular Session
HB 336 Caption: Relating to amending a certain Act authorizing the destruction of certain public records, after reproduction, with exceptions and providing for notice to be given of such proposed destruction.
HB 382 Caption: Relating to amending a certain Article of the Texas Insurance Code providing for group life insurance policies for associations of employees of the United States Government or any subdivision thereof.
HB 696 Caption: Relating to amending a certain Act providing that assistant county superintendents shall be compensated according to the minimum monthly base salary and increments as is prescribed for classroom teachers.
HB 815 Caption: Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the taking of minnows and rough fish.
HB 816 Caption: Relating to making appropriations to pay miscellaneous claims out of the General Revenue Fund or such other funds as may be designated herein for each item, not otherwise appropriated.
HCR 5 Caption: Directing the regulation of traffic on the Capitol Grounds during the Inauguration ceremonies.
HCR 47 Caption: Closing State Offices on March 31, 1961 in celebration of Good Friday.
HCR 89 Caption: Granting Walter John Szczurek permission to sue the State of Texas.
HR 9 Caption: Directing the creation of the House Photo Panel.
HR 27 Caption: In memory of Mr. Bennie Larrabee, Sr. of San Antonio.
HR 28 Caption: Welcoming the students of Del Valle School of Travis County to the Capitol.
HR 29 Caption: Welcoming the students of Wooten School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 44 Caption: Welcoming the members of Cub Scouts, Pack 94 from Dawson School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 54 Caption: Extending good wishes to Dr. Walter Prescott Webb as he recovers.
HR 73 Caption: Welcoming the Cub Scouts of Highland Park School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 141 Caption: In memory of General Isaac "Ike" S. Ashburn.
HR 159 Caption: Welcoming the students form Highland Park School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 207 Caption: Welcoming the students of Webberville School of Travis County to the Capitol.
HR 215 Caption: Welcoming the students of Lamar Junior High School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 264 Caption: In memory of William R. Kohler of Austin.
HR 265 Caption: In memory of Dr. Jake Avis, Jr. of Austin.
HR 280 Caption: Welcoming the students of T. G. Harris Elementary School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 307 Caption: In memory of Reynolds Key Lowry.
HR 353 Caption: Welcoming the students of Palm Elementary School to the State Capitol.
HR 354 Caption: Welcoming the Pease School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 369 Caption: Welcoming the students of Hornsby Dunlap School of Travis County to the Capitol.
HR 390 Caption: Welcoming the students of St. Mary's Academy of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 391 Caption: Welcoming the students of The Little Red School House of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 414 Caption: Welcoming the students of Highland Park Elementary School to the Capitol.
HR 415 Caption: Welcoming the students form Eanes School of Travis County to the Capitol.
HR 442 Caption: In memory of Major General Paul Wakefield.
HR 471 Caption: In memory of Judge Seth Shepard Sibley.
HR 490 Caption: Welcoming the students of O. Henry Junior High School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 491 Caption: Welcoming the students of University Junior High School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 501 Caption: Welcoming the students of Oak Hill School of Travis County to the Capitol.
HR 509 Caption: Welcoming the students of Porter Junior High to the Capitol.
HR 534 Caption: Welcoming the students of Wooten School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 535 Caption: Welcoming the students of Metz School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 547 Caption: Welcoming the students of Jerry Joslin School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 548 Caption: Welcoming the students of Travis Heights Elementary School in Austin to the Capitol.
HR 549 Caption: Welcoming the students of Del Valle Junior High School to the Capitol.
HR 590 Caption: Welcoming the students of O. Henry Junior High School to the Capitol.
HR 591 Caption: Welcoming the students of Pflugerville High School to the Capitol.
HR 596 Caption: Welcoming the students of Fulmore Junior High School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 599 Caption: In memorial of William Austin Yelderman of Austin.
HR 615 Caption: In memory of Mrs. S. M. Apperson of Austin.
HR 639 Caption: In memory of Gordon Worley of Austin.
HR 667 Caption: In memory of E. Howard Perry of Austin.
HR 668 Caption: In memory of John McPherson Pickney of Austin.
HR 670 Caption: Welcoming the students of Wooten School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 671 Caption: Welcoming the students of Manor High School to the Capitol.
HR 675 Caption: Welcoming the students of Lamar Junior High School to the Capitol.
HR 676 Caption: Welcoming the members of Girl Scout Troop No. 2 of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 681 Caption: Welcoming the students of Pearce Junior High School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 690 Caption: Welcoming the students of Manor Elementary School to the Capitol.
HR 691 Caption: Welcoming the students of University Junior High School of Austin to the Capitol.
HR 746 Caption: Urging the conference committee for the General Appropriations Bill to include provisions for a 40 hour work week for employees of State Hospitals and Special Schools.
HR 754 Caption: Welcoming the students of St. Paul Lutheran School of Austin to the Capitol.
57th 1st Called Session
HB 59 Caption: Relating to directing payment of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments out of the sum appropriated for that purpose in the General Appropriation Bill.
HCR 14 Caption: Granting Charles C. Calhoun permission to sue the State and the University of Texas.
HR 34 Caption: Welcoming the students of Austin High School to the State Capitol.
HR 49 Caption: In memory of L. L. Harper of Austin.
HR 72 Caption: Welcoming Chris Baker, Lee Clark, Susan Miller, Beverley Redden, Larry Williams, Randy Skapple, and Fritz Hartkopf to the State Capitol.
HR 127 Caption: Requesting the House to retain the 40-hr workweek for employees of State Hospitals and Special Schools as well as employees of the Department of Public Safety and the State Board of Corrections.
HR 133 Caption: Congratulating the four junior baseball teams of Austin who have advanced to the State Championship.
HR 139 Caption: Requesting an opinion from Homer Garrison of the Texas Department of Public Safety on the feasibility of having peace officers stationed at airports to protect against firearms and explosives.
57th 2nd Called Session
HR 10 Caption: Requesting the State Board of Hospitals and special School to implement a 40 hour work week.
57th 3rd Called Session
HB 88 Caption: Relating to the hunting, taking or killing of antlerless deer in Travis County; providing penalties.
HB 103 Caption: Relating to adding to the stated purposes for which appropriations to the State Board of Control may be expended, authority to pay for medical, hospital and funeral expenses of certain Board of Control employees.
HCR 17 Caption: Granting the Connecticut General Life Insurance Company Permission to sue the State of Texas.
HCR 45 Caption: Suspending the Joint Rules of the Legislature to allow either house to consider H. B. No. 103 at any time.
HR 22 Caption: In memory of Irene Horton Smith.
HR 79 Caption: Welcoming the students of Anderson High School to the State Capitol.
HR 95 Caption: Welcoming the students of St. Mary's Academy to the State Capitol.
HR 122 Caption: Congratulating the Anderson High School football team of Austin for winning the Class 4-A state championship for "colored schools".
HR 136 Caption: Directing the creation of a committee to survey state owned property near the capitol for the placement of a parking lot.
HR 141 Caption: Commending Marie Josephine Eickmann for her academic success.
HR 144 Caption: Welcoming the students of Wooten School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 145 Caption: Welcoming the students of Margaret Reilly Elementary School to the State Capitol.
HR 155 Caption: Welcoming the students of Govalle School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 156 Caption: Welcoming students of Rosewood School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 180 Caption: Welcoming the students of Highland Park Elementary School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 192 Caption: Welcoming the Pioneer Girls Club of Crestview Free Church to the State Capitol.
HR 235 Caption: Welcoming the students of Wooten Elementary School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 236 Caption: Welcoming the students of Lamar Junior High School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 238 Caption: Extending good wishes to Jane North as she recovers from illness.
56th Regular Session
HB 97 Caption: Relating to providing for payment of pensions to former Texas Rangers and their widows under certain conditions; providing conditions of eligibility and procedures for payment.
HB 244 Caption: Relating to the appointment, qualification, duties, and compensation of Official Shorthand Reporters for the District Courts of the Fifty-third and One Hundred Twenty-sixth Judicial Districts of Texas, for the Ninety-eighth District Court of Travis County and for the Criminal District Court of Travis County.
HB 310 Caption: Relating to making an appropriation for an increase in salaries and wages of State officials and employees for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1959.
HB 393 Caption: Relating to amending certain laws relating to the operation of vending stands on State property by blind persons so as to enlarge the economic opportunities of the blind.
HB 408 Caption: Relating to transferring the control and management of the Texas Memorial Museum to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas.
HB 445 Caption: Relating to authorizing the Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools to determine the amount of land excess to the Board's needs at the Texas Blind, Deaf and Orphan School in the City of Austin, Texas.
HB 611 Caption: Relating to amending the Penal Code relative to the laws governing and regulating amateur boxing and wrestling.
HB 665 Caption: Relating to amending certain statutes so as to require information on handicapped children to be included in the annual scholastic census.
HB 684 Caption: Relating to providing for the regulation and licensing of the occupation of contracting for the performance of painting, decorating and paper-hanging, or any of these occupations; making an appropriation of fees prescribed.
HB 982 Caption: Relating to allowing the use of as many as five (5) trotlines, each of which shall not be equipped with more than thirty (30) hooks in the waters of all lakes on the Colorado River above Bull Creek and within the limits of Travis County.
HCR 43 Caption: Granting John B. and Nora Pruett permission to sue the State of Texas.
HCR 60 Caption: Granting Beverley Patrick, John R., Jr., Clair, and Thomas Buffington Gaines permission to sue the State of Texas.
HCR 88 Caption: Requesting the State Building Commission to set specific dates for the acquisition of certain property in Austin.
HCR 104 Caption: Granting the Children of the Confederacy permission to place a bronze plaque in the State Capitol, setting forth the creed of the organization.
HCR 106 Caption: Suspending the Joint Rules of the Legislature to allow either house to consider H. B. No. 97 at any time.
HCR 140 Caption: Suspending the Joint Rules of the Legislature to allow either house to consider S. B. No. 53 at any time.
HR 34 Caption: Welcoming the students of William B. Travis High School to the State Capitol.
HR 93 Caption: Welcoming the students of Wooldridge School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 94 Caption: Welcoming the Brownie Troop from Harris Elementary School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 107 Caption: Welcoming the delegation from Iran with the U. S. Department of Labor to the State Capitol.
HR 142 Caption: Welcoming the students of Lamar Junior High School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 159 Caption: Welcoming the students of St. Louis School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 160 Caption: Welcoming the students of Harris School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 210 Caption: Welcoming the students of Metz school of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 224 Caption: Welcoming the students of O. Henry Junior High School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 233 Caption: Congratulating Linda North on being selected as Miss Golden Gloves of Travis High School of Austin.
HR 234 Caption: Congratulating the A. N. McCallum High School men's basketball team of Austin on winning the Class AAAA district championship.
HR 235 Caption: Welcoming the students of O. Henry Junior High School to the State Capitol.
HR 242 Caption: Welcoming the students of Highland Park Elementary School to the State Capitol.
HR 243 Caption: Welcoming the students of Highland Park Elementary School to the State Capitol.
HR 244 Caption: Congratulating Lynda McSwain on her selection as Miss Golden Gloves of McCallum High School of Austin.
HR 260 Caption: Congratulating Carolyn Louise Kylberg on being selected as Miss Golden Gloves of Austin High School.
HR 261 Caption: Welcoming the students of Brentwood School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 291 Caption: Welcoming the students of Highland Park School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 292 Caption: Welcoming the students of Brentwood Elementary School to the State Capitol.
HR 293 Caption: Welcoming the students of Dawson Elementary School to the State Capitol.
HR 294 Caption: Welcoming the students of A. N. McCallum to the State Capitol.
HR 306 Caption: Welcoming the students of Harris Elementary School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 315 Caption: Welcoming the students of Casis School to the State Capitol.
HR 351 Caption: In memory of Joe W. Wheeler.
HR 352 Caption: Welcoming the students of O. Henry Junior High School to the State Capitol.
HR 357 Caption: Welcoming the students of I. W. Popham Elementary School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 358 Caption: Welcoming the students of Kealing Junior High School to the State Capitol.
HR 371 Caption: Welcoming the University Junior High School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 372 Caption: Welcoming the students Ridgetop School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 373 Caption: Welcoming the students of Zilker Elementary School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 374 Caption: Welcoming the student of O. Henry Junior High School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 376 Caption: Welcoming Suphi Saygun, Ismail Ilkmen, and Ilhan Gener to the State Capitol.
HR 404 Caption: Welcoming the students of Bryker Woods School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 405 Caption: Welcoming the students of O. Henry Junior High School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 428 Caption: Welcoming the students from Bryker Woods Elementary School to the State Capitol.
HR 429 Caption: Welcoming the students of O. Henry Junior High School to the State Capitol.
HR 430 Caption: Welcoming the students of Allison School to the State Capitol.
HR 454 Caption: Welcoming the students of Zilker School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 455 Caption: Welcoming the students of O. henry Junior High School to the State Capitol.
HR 456 Caption: Welcoming the Cub Scouts of Highland Park School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 459 Caption: In memory of Charles G. Krueger of Austin.
HR 460 Caption: In memory of James Gus Wiley of Austin.
HR 486 Caption: Welcoming the students of Elroy School of Del Valle to the State Capitol.
HR 487 Caption: Welcoming the students form Manor High School to the State Capitol.
HR 499 Caption: Welcoming the students of Oak Hill School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 526 Caption: Welcoming the students of Pleasant Hill School of Travis County to the State Capitol.
HR 527 Caption: Welcoming the students of Pecan Springs School of Travis County to the State Capitol.
HR 528 Caption: Welcoming the students of Summitt School of Travis County to the State Capitol.
HR 529 Caption: In memory of Lillie Magnuson of Austin.
HR 530 Caption: In memory of Cordelia Cowart Oates.
HR 531 Caption: Welcoming the students from William B. Travis High School in Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 537 Caption: Welcoming the students of Summitt School of Travis County to the State Capitol.
HR 544 Caption: Welcoming the students of Lamar Elementary School of Del Valle to the State Capitol.
HR 588 Caption: Welcoming the students of Pleasant Hill School of Travis County to the State Capitol.
HR 589 Caption: Welcoming the students of University Junior High School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 592 Caption: Welcoming the students of the Texas State School for the Deaf o the State Capitol.
HR 593 Caption: Welcoming the students from the Pan American Center of the University of Texas to the State Capitol.
HR 618 Caption: Welcoming the students of Brentwood School of Austin to the State Capitol.
56th 1st Called Session
HR 5 Caption: Commending Richard Lewis Higgins for his service as a Page for the Texas House and as an aid to the Governor of Massachusetts.
HR 20 Caption: Welcoming the students of the Little Read School House School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 48 Caption: Welcoming the student of the People's Business College of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 55 Caption: Welcoming the students of Bryker Woods School to the State Capitol.
HR 76 Caption: In memory of Robert L. Lowry of Austin.
HR 83 Caption: In memory of Bob J. Lyles of Austin.
HR 105 Caption: In memory of Mrs. L. W. Raley of Taylor.
HR 106 Caption: Congratulating Randy Petri of Austin on his golf abilities.
HR 108 Caption: Welcoming the students from Austin Senior High Summer School to the State Capitol.
HR 144 Caption: Congratulating Forest D. Garthright on his selection as President of the Texas Elks Association.
HR 150 Caption: Welcoming the students of Austin Junior High Schools to the State Capitol.
HR 166 Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. George L. Yates on their 50th wedding anniversary.
56th 2nd Called Session
HCR 6 Caption: Providing State Employees with a holiday on Friday July 3rd, 1959 to Observe Independence Day.
HR 13 Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. George L. Yates on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 34 Caption: Welcoming Mercedes Achinelli and her interpreter Dorothy Tercero to the State Capitol.
HR 94 Caption: In memory of G. L . Huckaby of Austin.
HR 95 Caption: In memory of H. O. Bouchard of Austin.
HR 101 Caption: In memory of Virginia Bell Slussler of Austin.
HR 105 Caption: In memory of James P. Hagan of Austin.
56th 3rd Called Session
HR 24 Caption: Welcoming the children from Griffin Day Camp to the State Capitol.
HR 44 Caption: Welcoming the members of the Girl Scout Troop from Lamar Junior High School to the State Capitol.
HR 62 Caption: Welcoming the members of Den 3, Pack 400 of the Cub Scouts of Austin to the State Capitol.
55th Regular Session
HB 19 Caption: Relating to making an appropriation for an increase in salaries and wages of State officials and employees for the remainder of this fiscal year ending August 31, 1957.
HB 29 Caption: Relating to travel expenses of State officers and employees.
HB 201 Caption: Relating to means by which fish may be taken in certain lakes and portions of the Colorado River, beginning at Tom Miller Dam in Travis County and extending to the headwaters of Buchanan Lake in San Saba and Lampasas Counties.
HB 440 Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts relative to membership and prior service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for State employees who executed a waiver in the System; extending the time for electing to receive full credit for State employees service and for payment of back contributions and dues.
HB 441 Caption: Relating to granting teachers and auxiliary employees who waived membership in or have withdrawn deposits from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas the privilege of receiving full former service credit toward retirement upon compliance with certain conditions.
HB 449 Caption: Relating to granting to State employees who terminated membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas prior to the effective date of this Act and withdrew their accumulated deposits, the privilege of redepositing such funds and receiving credit for prior service, under certain conditions and limitations.
HB 506 Caption: Relating to making an appropriation to pay the principal of a certain judgment obtained against the State of Texas by Coleman Gas Company.
HB 524 Caption: Relating to requiring all contracts relating to the distribution and licensing of motion pictures or films to be shown in theaters in the State of Texas, shall be construed in accordance with the laws of this State.
HB 582 Caption: Relating to the situs of personal property of domestic insurance companies for the purpose of taxation.
HB 635 Caption: Relating to drivers' licenses; requiring chauffeurs and commercial operators to hold operators' licenses; providing that no act or offense committed under one class of license may be used to suspend or revoke any other class of license.
HB 731 Caption: Relating to authorizing the State Building Commission to enter into a contract with The First Baptist Church of Austin, Texas, for the sale and purchase of certain lands in Austin, Travis County, Texas, and to effectuate such sale and purchase.
HCR 92 Caption: Directing the Board of Control to set aside a certain lot for parking space for State employees.
HCR 95 Caption: Granting Southern Kiddie Rides, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas.
HCR 119 Caption: Commending the Fifty-fifth Legislative Session for accomplishments in assuring wildlife conservation.
HCR 130 Caption: Urging the Texas delegation of Congress to ask the Federal Government to raise salaries for state employees.
HJR 17 Caption: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide that the Legislature shall have authority to provide a system of retirement and disability pensions to certain retiring Texas Rangers and their widow.
HR 23 Caption: Commending the students of Becker School for their interest in state government.
HR 39 Caption: Commending the students of Ridgetop School for their interest in state government.
HR 40 Caption: Commending the students of Metz School for their interest in state government.
HR 50 Caption: In memory of Reverend James Hamilton Clark of Austin.
HR 69 Caption: Commending the students of Metz School for their interest in state government.
HR 70 Caption: Commending the students of Casis School for their interest in state government.
HR 81 Caption: Commending the students of Casis School for their interest in state government.
HR 98 Caption: Naming Kathy Kyle Honorary Mascot of the House.
HR 100 Caption: Naming Zachary Teemer Furr Honorary Mascot of the House.
HR 125 Caption: Commending the students of McCallum High School for their interest in state government.
HR 127 Caption: Urgning the passage of a resolution relative to making H. B. No. 19 an emergency measure.
HR 137 Caption: Commending the students of Brooke School for their interest in state government.
HR 159 Caption: Commending the students of Gullett School for their interest in state government.
HR 170 Caption: Commending the students of Ridgetop School for their interest in state government.
HR 171 Caption: Commending the students of Ridgetop School for their interest in state government.
HR 186 Caption: Commending the students of Kealing Junior High School for their interest in state government.
HR 188 Caption: Commending the students of Highland Park School for their interest in state government.
HR 191 Caption: Commending the representatives of the Texas Council of Churches and the Texas Council of Methodist Women for their interest in state government.
HR 192 Caption: Commending the students of Wooldridge School for their interest in state government.
HR 225 Caption: Commending the students of Bryker Woods School for their interest in state government.
HR 226 Caption: Commending the students of Allison Elementary School for their interest in state government.
HR 227 Caption: Commending the students of Palm School for their interest in state government.
HR 228 Caption: Commending the students of St. Mary's School for their interest in state government.
HR 250 Caption: Commending the students of Oak Hill School for their interest in state government.
HR 251 Caption: Commending the students of I. W. Popham School for their interest in state government.
HR 294 Caption: Commending the students of I. W. Popham School for their interest in state government.
HR 295 Caption: Commending the students of Lamar Junior High School for their interest in state government.
HR 316 Caption: Commending the students of Del Valle Junior School for their interest in state government.
HR 334 Caption: Commending the students of Del Valle Junior High School for their interest in state government.
HR 366 Caption: Commending the students of William B. Travis High School for their interest in state government.
HR 367 Caption: Commending the students of Sacred Hearts School for their interest in state government.
HR 368 Caption: Commending the students of O'Henry School for their interest in state government.
HR 369 Caption: Commending the students of O'Henry School for their interest in state government.
HR 374 Caption: Congratulating the Texas Junior Democrats on their service.
HR 388 Caption: Commending the students of Dill Elementary School for their interest in state government.
HR 391 Caption: Commending the students of Ridgetop School for their interest in state government.
HR 392 Caption: Commending the students of Texas School for the Blind for their interest in state government.
HR 412 Caption: Commending the students of O'Henry Junior High School for their interest in state government.
HR 413 Caption: Commending the students of O'Henry Junior High School for their interest in state government.
HR 426 Caption: Naming Martha Ann White Honorary Mascot of the House.
HR 444 Caption: Inviting Randolph Scott to appear before the House of Representatives.
HR 458 Caption: Commending the students of Pflugerville High School for their interest in state government.
HR 459 Caption: Commending the students of Reilly School for their interest in state government.
HR 460 Caption: Commending the students of Peak Primary School for their interest in state government.
HR 470 Caption: Commending the students of Jerry Johnson Elementary School for their interest in state government.
HR 471 Caption: Commending the students of Lamar Junior High School for their interest in state government.
HR 496 Caption: Commending the students of Maplewood School for their interest in state government.
HR 497 Caption: Commending the students of Manor High School for their interest in state government.
HR 509 Caption: Commending the students of O'Henry Junior High School for their interest in state government.
HR 532 Caption: Commending the students of Jerry Joslin School for their interest in state government.
HR 538 Caption: Commending the students of Zilker Elementary School for their interest in state government.
55th 1st Called Session
HCR 29 Caption: Granting Southern Kiddie Rides, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas.
HCR 41 Caption: Requesting the Governor to include an increase in salary for state employees in the Second Called Session.
HR 50 Caption: Commending the students of Manor High School for their interest in state government.
HR 78 Caption: Commending the students of Pflugerville High School for their interest in state government.
HR 79 Caption: Commending the students of Wooten High School for their interest in state government.
HR 99 Caption: Commending the students of Brooke School for their interest in state government.
HR 100 Caption: Commending the students of Casis School for their interest in state government.
HR 118 Caption: Commending Abe "Pop" Sternberger for his cheerful outlook.
HR 123 Caption: Commending the students of Peak Primary School for their interest in state government.
HR 124 Caption: Commending the students of Stephen F. Austin High School for their interest in state government.
HR 125 Caption: Commending the students of Casis School for their interest in state government.
HR 126 Caption: Commending the students of St. Mary's Academy for their interest in state government.
HR 134 Caption: Commending the students of Wooldridge School for their interest in state government.
55th 2nd Called Session
HR 42 Caption: Commending the Brownie Troop No. 166 from Brentwood School for their interest in state government.
HR 54 Caption: Commending the students of McCallum High School for their interest in state government.
HR 77 Caption: Commending the students of William B. Travis High School for their interest in state government.
54th Regular Session
HB 59 Caption: Relating to amending Statutes relating payment of small wage claims.
HB 79 Caption: Relating to amending Statutes relating to Employers' Liability and Workmen's Compensation Law of this State.
HB 211 Caption: Relating to authorizing the governing board of the State Employees Retirement System to provide a pension of One Hundred Twenty Five ($125.00) Dollars per month for life to Texas Rangers who have retired and who have had at least Two (2) Calendar years prior service but who are ineligible to participate in the State Employees Retirement System; providing that in the event of death of such retired Texas Ranger the surviving widow shall receive Sixty Two and 50/100 ($68.50) Dollars per month for life; making necessary appropriation therefor.
HB 250 Caption: Relating to amending Statutes so as to provide for the making of special inspections of steam boilers by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics when requested by any person, firm or corporation; authorizing the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics to fix and collect such charges to cover the actual cost of such inspection; providing that such charges collected shall be paid into the State Treasury to the credit of the "State Boiler Inspection Fund".
HB 380 Caption: Relating to levying an annual tax of Ten Dollars ($10.00) against all persons, firms, partnerships, associations and corporations furnishing supplies, material and labor to the State or any of its agencies and institutions upon a competitive basis as provided by the laws of this State, authorizing the Comptroller of Public Accounts to collect such tax and to prescribe forms; providing a penalty for delinquency.
HB 798 Caption: Relating to amending certain statutes so as to change the qualifications required for the position of Superintendent of the Austin State School.
HB 950 Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts to authorize membership in Teacher Retirement System of certain additional teachers who are disabled, in order to entitle them to benefits.
HCR 20 Caption: Commending the Boy Scouts of America for their contributions to society on their 45th anniversary.
HCR 79 Caption: Directing the membership of the Legislature to submit affidavits to State regarding their previous association with the Veterans' Land Program.
HCR 99 Caption: Granting a certain easement of land to the City of Austin.
HCR 100 Caption: Granting Southern Kiddie Rides, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas.
HJR 39 Caption: Proposing an amendment to Article XVI of the Constitution of the State of Texas by adding thereto a new section to be known as Section 64 by providing that the Legislature shall be authorized to pay a pension to retired Texas Rangers who are not eligible to participate in the State Employees Retirement System.
HR 118 Caption: Congratulating former State Representative S. J. Isaacks on his 86th birthday.
HR 171 Caption: Welcoming the students of McCallum High School to the State Capitol.
HR 182 Caption: In memory of Fred Leser of Austin.
HR 200 Caption: Welcoming the students of Casis School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 212 Caption: Welcoming the students of Fulmore High School to the State Capitol.
HR 213 Caption: Welcoming the members of Girl Scout Troop No. 172 to the State Capitol.
HR 219 Caption: Welcoming the students of the Metz School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 227 Caption: Welcoming the students of the Jerry Joslin School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 228 Caption: Welcoming the students of I. W. Popham School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 233 Caption: Welcoming the students of Govalle School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 245 Caption: In memory of T. N. Porter of Austin.
HR 246 Caption: Welcoming the students of I. W. Popham School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 247 Caption: Welcoming the students of Robert E. Lee School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 254 Caption: Granting the employees of the House permission to leave for the weekend upon adjournment of the House.
HR 255 Caption: Welcoming the students of the Allan school of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 263 Caption: Welcoming the students of Brentwood School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 277 Caption: Welcoming the students of the Metz School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 287 Caption: Welcoming the students of Highland Park School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 288 Caption: In memory of Charles Samuel McLellan of Austin.
HR 306 Caption: Welcoming the students of Oak Hill School of Travis County to the State Capitol.
HR 307 Caption: Welcoming the students of Stephen F. Austin High School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 318 Caption: Welcoming the students of John B. Winn Elementary School to the State Capitol.
HR 319 Caption: Welcoming the students of McCallum High School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 338 Caption: Welcoming the students of Becker School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 353 Caption: Welcoming the students of O. Henry Junior High School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 354 Caption: Welcoming the students of St. Austin's School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 355 Caption: Congratulating William S. White for winning the Pulitzer Prize.
HR 367 Caption: Welcoming the students of Trinity Lutheran School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 396 Caption: Welcoming the students of Peak Primary School of Travis County to the State Capitol.
HR 397 Caption: Welcoming the Students of O. Henry Junior High School of Austin to the State Capitol.
HR 404 Caption: Welcoming the students of Summitt School of Travis County to the State Capitol.
HR 408 Caption: Welcoming the students of Pleasant Hill School of Travis County.
HR 415 Caption: Welcoming the students of Zilker School of Austin to the State Capitol.
53rd Regular Session
HB 65 Caption: Relating to making appropriation for an increase in salaries of state officials and state employees, and making an appropriation for an increase in outside maintenance allowances of eligible employees, for the period beginning with the effective date of this Act and ending August 31, 1953.
HB 128 Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that the central education agency shall have exclusive jurisdiction and control over the Texas School for the Blind; prescribing certain duties of the Commissioner of Education; providing for jurisdiction over physical assets; providing that appropriations made for the benefit of such school shall be administered and expended by the agency.
HB 199 Caption: Relating to regulating the office hours of State departments, institutions, and agencies and the number of hours of work for State employees.
HB 200 Caption: Relating to making appropriation for an increase in, and supplementing, the amounts of money set out and appropriated for the various State departments, institutions, and other agencies of Government for traveling expenses provided for in House Bill No. 426, Acts of the Regular Session of the 52nd Legislature, beginning with the effective date of this Act and ending on August 31, 1953.
HB 357 Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts to provide that incorporated cities or towns having a population of ten thousand (10,000) or more according to the last preceding Federal Census may transfer to the general fund thereof revenues of any utility system in the amount and to the extent authorized or permitted in the indenture, deed of trust, or ordinance providing for and securing payment of revenue bonds issued under certain Articles as amended, or other similar laws, notwithstanding any prohibition contained.
HB 368 Caption: Relating to amending certain Statutes to provide for an increase in the annual fee for a Dealer License Plate from Fifteen ($15.00) Dollars to Twenty-Five ($25.00) Dollars; providing that no commercial vehicle, truck-tractor, bus, trailer or semi-trailer may carry a load while operating with dealer license plates.
HB 369 Caption: Relating to authorizing and empowering the Highway Commission to commission employees of the Motor Vehicle Division with the powers of a peace officer; limiting such powers to enforcement of the Certificate of Title and Registration Laws; and providing for such bond as may be required by the Commission.
HB 404 Caption: Relating to regulating shotguns and rifles on public roads between sunset and sunrise; providing for the enforcement of this act; providing for disposition of fines and fees; prescribing penalty for violation.
HB 601 Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for inspection of steam boilers in all public and private schools, colleges and universities and in county courthouses.
HB 611 Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts relative to prompt settlement of small wage claims.
HB 690 Caption: Relating to employment of children and hours thereof, and regulating employment of children during the school term; providing for issuance of a Work Permit by the County Superintendent of Public Instruction or the County Judge; providing for penalties for violations of this act.
HB 893 Caption: Relating to providing for retention of membership in the retirement system to which they previously belonged by persons in the employ of the Texas School for the Blind and the State Approval Agency for Veterans' Education on the effective date of the transfer of jurisdiction to the Central Education Agency.
HCR 15 Caption: Granting Harold Kalitta permission to sue the State of Texas.
HCR 59 Caption: Expressing Legislative Intent to raise the minimum pay of all State Employees by $15 per month.
HCR 111 Caption: Commending The Daughters of The Republic of Texas for their Presentation Pilgrimage.
HR 128 Caption: Electing the children of a Member of the House to the office of Mascot.
HR 205 Caption: In memory of Vernon Todd, Jr. of Austin.
HR 216 Caption: In memory of J. H. "Jerry" Joslin of Austin.
HR 217 Caption: In memory of Warren W. Blackman of Austin.
53rd 1st Called Session
HR 137 Caption: Welcoming the students of Pleasant Hill School to the State Capitol.
50th Regular Session
HB 57 Caption: Relating to amending a previous Act, to define street or suburban bus; amending to establish the annual license fee for the registration of a street or suburban bus; providing a saving clause; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 170 Caption: Relating to making appropriation for an increase in, and supplementing, the amounts of money set out and appropriated for the various Eleemosynary and Reformatory Institutions for traveling expenses with the effective date of this Act ending August 31,
HB 171 Caption: Relating to making appropriation for an increase in salaries of State officials and State employees for the period beginning with the effective date of this Act and ending on August 31, 1947.
HB 172 Caption: Relating to making an appropriation for an increase in, and supplementing, the amounts of money set out and appropriated for the various State Departments for traveling expenses beginning with the start date of this Act and ending August 31, 1947.
HB 173 Caption: Relating to making appropriation for an increase in salaries of State officials and State employees for the period beginning with the effective date of this Act and ending on August 31, 1947.
HB 284 Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts to define Motor Bus; providing a saving clause; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict.
HB 287 Caption: Relating to changing the name of the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Asylum for Colored Youths and Colored Orphans to be hereafter known as Texas Colored Blind, Deaf and Orphan School.
HB 364 Caption: Relating to making an appropriation for Four-Hundred Dollars ($400) to pay the State's part of paving adjacent to a triangular tract of land at West Thirteenth and Colorado Streets in the City of Austin, at the northwest corner of the Capitol grounds.
HB 749 Caption: Relating to providing that when the driver of a truck or automobile upon or along any street or highway in this State negligently causes any injury to the person or property of another with such truck or automobile, that such injured person or the owner of such property shall have a first and superior lien upon the truck or automobile being so driven by the person guilty of such negligence.
HB 820 Caption: Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for permanent poll tax exemption certificates to certain persons exempted by law from payment of a poll tax.
HCR 31 Caption: Providing for a committee to survey public health problems in the State.
HR 21 Caption: Congratulating former State Senator John Hornsby on his ability as greeter for the Legislature.
HR 32 Caption: Wishing a speedy recovery J.H. Johnson from his illness.
HR 39 Caption: Wishing a speedy recovery of Betty Kirkpatrick from her illness.
HR 48 Caption: Commending radio station KNOW for their service to the State.
HR 51 Caption: Granting the Junior Chamber of Commerce permission to place a hot peanut machine in the foyer of the House.
HR 52 Caption: Commending the Boy Scouts of America for their service to the State.
HR 114 Caption: Designating Jimmy Johnson as a Mascot of the House.
HR 120 Caption: In memory of John W. Hornsby of Austin, Texas.
HR 122 Caption: In memory of John F. Olsen of Travis County, Texas.
HR 217 Caption: In memory of Eleanor Woody of Austin, Texas.
HR 241 Caption: Designating Patricia McElroy the title of "Lone Star Girl".