Legislation authored by Henry Cuellar

Includes legislation with Henry Cuellar as the primary author for the 70th through 76th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

76th Regular Session
HB 49 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a misdemeanant's liability for the cost of confinement in a county jail.
HB 50 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
HB 51 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to permit certain persons to perform services or to provide persons to perform services for the taxing unit in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the unit.
HB 52 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the expansion of subdivision requirements in counties near an international border and the establishment of a county planning commission in those counties to regulate subdivision platting and development.
HB 53 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to firearm searches of certain persons placed on probation by a juvenile court, released under supervision by the Texas Youth Commission, or released on parole.
HB 54 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of failing to assist a peace officer.
HB 55 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a state agency to promote economic development in the region bordering the Rio Grande.
HB 56 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the sale of a motor vehicle by an individual; providing penalties.
HB 57 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to persons authorized to administer oaths made in Texas.
HB 58 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Webb County.
HB 59 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to making a voter information guide for judicial elections available to the public on the Internet.
HB 177 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to establishing a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in Laredo.
HB 178 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for the children of certain classroom teachers or school librarians enrolled at a public institution of higher education.
HB 179 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax.
HB 208 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a scholarship program to provide Texas high school students with scholarships to Texas institutions of higher education.
HB 209 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting the purchase of certain school supplies, school books, and other school materials from the sales tax.
HB 713 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of the Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) grant program and the Teach for Texas Grant Program; consolidating and revising financial aid, grant, and scholarship programs; and providing for the education, certification, and recruitment of teachers and faculty instructors.
HB 878 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment and creation of the Creating Teaching Excellence Scholarship Program.
HB 879 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to improving student performance in public schools.
HB 964 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to allowing school crossing guards to direct traffic in a school crossing zone.
HB 1038 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the notice of a decision in an administrative hearing before a state agency.
HB 1128 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to programs for admission by performance to graduate degree programs in law, medicine, and other professional fields.
HB 1911 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to payments to be made under certain leases for the exploration and production by surface mining of certain minerals.
HB 1912 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to unfunded state mandates on political subdivisions.
HB 1913 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appointment of deputy constables.
HB 2011 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the administration of the Texas Academic Skills Program.
HB 2016 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the waiver for certain high school students of tuition fees for concurrent enrollment in junior college courses and of fees for skills tests of students entering public institutions of higher education.
HB 2090 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to competition by a state agency or political subdivision with private enterprise.
HB 2124 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to protective orders and the protection of victims of family violence.
HB 2226 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Texas Academy of Foreign Languages and Culture.
HB 2311 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to funds maintained by and for the Texas Turnpike Authority division of the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 2320 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of currency exchange, transmission, and transportation businesses.
HB 2321 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a state funding allotment for health insurance and other health care benefits for public school employees.
HB 2406 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to a refund of sales and use taxes paid on items exported beyond the limits of the United States.
HB 2526 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the penalties for poaching.
HB 2532 Last Action: Referred to Border Affairs
Caption: Relating to the City of Laredo Port of Entry Authority; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 2555 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to prepaid tuition for graduate and professional degree programs at institutions of higher education.
HB 2556 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
HB 2567 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to incentives for the use of clean-burning alternative motor fuels and motor vehicles propelled by alternative motor fuels.
HB 2568 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation and its programs.
HB 3313 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a campus extension of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
HB 3314 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirements for the conveyance of an interest in real property from a political subdivision to an institution of higher education.
HB 3315 Last Action: Testimony taken in committee
Caption: Relating to loan assistance for low-income individuals and families.
HB 3316 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to donations and other transfers of real or personal property to institutions of higher education.
HB 3319 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the approval of certain construction projects by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
HB 3781 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing counties to enact ordinances to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; providing a penalty.
HB 3782 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to subdivider and seller obligations relating to housing programs in certain counties.
HB 3783 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the value of certain prizes awarded at a charitable raffle.
HR 44 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 102nd Washington's Birthday Celebration in Laredo.
HR 82 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Designating February 3, 1999, as United Way Day at the Capitol.
HR 95 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Concepcion H. Farias.
HR 130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the 22nd anniversary of State Representative Ismael "Kino" Flores and Debra Flores.
HR 248 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Les Norton, Glen Jackson, and Luis Lidsky, co-hosts of the Laredo broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA telethon.
HR 652 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Trautmann Middle School of Laredo.
HR 715 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jose Angel Farias, Jose Angel Gonzalez, and Silvestre Rodriguez.
HR 733 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Randy Blair of Laredo on being selected as Accountant Advocate of the Year by the San Antonio district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
HR 734 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ruben Garibay on being named Small Business Person of the Year by the San Antonio District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
HR 794 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Hank Sames III on his selection as the 1999 Laredo Business Person of the Year by the Laredo Chamber of Commerce.
HR 808 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Oscar H. Garza, Jr., for being chosen a Hero for Children by the State Board of Education.
HR 853 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the students, faculty, parents, and staff of the Los Obispos Middle School community in Laredo.
HR 928 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Vanessa Gutierrez on being named 1999 Youth of the Year by the U.S. Border Patrol-Laredo Sector.
HR 1091 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 713.
HR 1169 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Marc Trust for his award in the Letters About Literature contest.
HR 1238 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the House Research Organization and its staff.
HR 1258 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 713.
75th Regular Session
HB 66 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to unfunded state mandates on political subdivisions.
HB 67 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to common nuisances and the investigation and abatement of those nuisances by the attorney general; making an appropriation.
HB 68 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to participation by home school students in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
HB 114 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to an inmate's liability for the inmate's cost of confinement in a county jail or the institutional division.
HB 251 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to creating a license for the storage of imported beer, ale, and malt liquor.
HB 278 Last Action: Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to searches of certain students and children.
HB 291 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to liability for loss caused by the use of controlled substances.
HB 318 Last Action: Effective with 1997-1998 school year
Caption: Relating to public school choice.
HB 360 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to certain courts in Webb County.
HB 395 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the requirements for issuance in certain counties of a license to execute bail bonds.
HB 414 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to identification of uninsured motorists; imposing penalties.
HB 457 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain performance measures and evaluations of workforce programs and to the administration of workforce development programs by the Texas Workforce Commission and the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness.
HB 458 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to credit in the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two for certain judicial service.
HB 466 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a program to provide guardianship services to certain incapacitated adults.
HB 513 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the provision of health care to an inmate confined in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 595 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens.
HB 605 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility requirements for the chief administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
HB 698 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Fourth Court of Appeals District.
HB 711 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to highway route designations for non-radioactive hazardous materials.
HB 818 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study of the incidence of dual supervision of certain persons by the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and community supervision and corrections departments and to the reporting of certain arrests to prevent dual supervision.
HB 819 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to reducing the recidivism rate for individuals under the supervision of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 820 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to civil actions to recover fraudulent Medicaid claims.
HB 908 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent a defendant in a criminal case.
HB 1110 Last Action: Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
Caption: Relating to the public education grant program.
HB 1200 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the period of validity of and fees for a driver's license, learner's permit, or personal identification certificate.
HB 1253 Last Action: Rules suspended
Caption: Relating to the contents of a voter registration application.
HB 1257 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain early voting procedures; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1392 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of the fiscal and program audit functions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 1423 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of certain constables to enforce environmental laws affecting the Rio Grande.
HB 1487 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain transportation service providers; providing penalties.
HB 2088 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain midwives; providing administrative penalties.
HB 2223 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Rio Grande River Authority Commission.
HB 2404 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to motor vehicle insurance coverage written through the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.
HB 2613 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Faculty Enhancement Program for Generalist Physicians.
HB 2895 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the award of damages and litigation costs in certain civil actions.
HB 3595 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the delegation of duties of the county judge of Webb County.
HCR 12 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to issue "State Official" license plates to district attorneys.
HCR 35 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Encouraging the Texas Department of Transportation to build public and private partnerships in transportation.
HCR 109 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Memorializing Congress to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency to update federally designated flood zone maps every 10 years.
HCR 291 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Encouraging state agencies to evaluate the use of multimedia kiosks for service delivery.
HCR 300 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting the governor to return House Bill No. 1200 to the house of representatives for further consideration.
HJR 14 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize school districts to purchase certain insurance to cover persons who are injured while riding as passengers in a vehicle operated by or for the school district.
HR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Washington's Birthday Celebration in Laredo.
HR 320 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Supporting the Business Anti-Smuggling Coalition.
HR 367 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dolores Gamboa for his service in the U.S. military.
HR 636 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the United States Border Patrol Drug Demand Reduction Program.
HR 862 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Claudia Y. Santos on being named 1996-1997 Youth of the Year by the U.S. Border Patrol.
HR 863 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the opening of the Northside Sub-Station in Laredo.
HR 1073 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 273.
HR 1076 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Encouraging state agencies to evaluate touchscreen kiosks for service delivery.
HR 1267 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 318.
HR 1307 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1311.
HR 1388 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Laredo, Texas, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
74th Regular Session
HB 142 Last Action: Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to the identification and legislative review of unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.
HB 143 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to participation in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities by home school students.
HB 180 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain freight forwarders and to forms regarding exports; providing penalties.
HB 181 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to tangible personal property exported outside of the United States and the persons who may provide documentation to prove the tax exemption for the property; providing penalties.
HB 283 Last Action: Senate passage as amended reported
Caption: Relating to environmental protection of the Rio Grande.
HB 362 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to pilot projects in public schools to implement a mentor program for at-risk students at certain grade levels.
HB 385 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to persons authorized to administer oaths made in Texas.
HB 458 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to commissioning certain reserve deputy sheriffs as peace officers.
HB 459 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to contracts made by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection implementing the commission's volunteer program and to the membership of the volunteer firefighter advisory committee.
HB 665 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the evaluation and effect of certain governmental actions to acquire private property.
HB 745 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to criminal responsibility of a parent for a child's delinquent conduct; providing a penalty.
HB 879 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to certain jury panels in Webb County.
HB 880 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to an additional security fee collected in Webb County.
HB 881 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to contracts made by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection implementing the commission's volunteer program.
HB 991 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to provisions making restitution mandatory for a juvenile, parent, custodian, or guardian when a juvenile is found to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision in an adjudicated hearing for offenses involving crimes against property; and creating a victim-offender mediation program in the juvenile justice system.
HB 997 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to health insurance coverage for children who are ineligible for Medicaid or who do not have access to private health insurance.
HB 1001 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in economically distressed areas and the delivery of water and sewer services to economically distressed subdivisions; providing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 1002 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to adding district attorneys to county juvenile boards.
HB 1003 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to provisions governing a comprehensive assessment of a juvenile offender when the offender first is referred to the juvenile court.
HB 1004 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to applying criminal rules of evidence in delinquent conduct cases under the Family Code.
HB 1087 Last Action: Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to a county strategic plan.
HB 1159 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a branch academic health center in Webb County as part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
HB 1245 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to mediation of certain contested issues in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 1246 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to public education grants.
HB 1247 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants or inmates.
HB 1400 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to the suspension of certain licenses on the failure of the license holder to pay court-ordered child support.
HB 1401 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the dismissal of an appeal and the costs of appeal in a juvenile case.
HB 1402 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to private management of a low-performing public school or school district.
HB 1403 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the provision of services and other assistance to needy people, including health and human services and assistance in becoming self-dependent.
HB 1512 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to provisions governing common nuisances and the authority conferred on the attorney general, amending provisions of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Government Code; and making an appropriation.
HB 1513 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to investigations of criminal conduct in connection with an election under the Election Code.
HB 1514 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to notification of certain interest holders and owners of seized contraband in forfeiture proceedings under Chapter 59, Code of Criminal Procedure; providing that asset forfeiture is remedial in nature, rather than punitive.
HB 1515 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Environmental Equity Fund consisting of penalties from the enforcement of pollution prevention laws.
HB 1552 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the assignment and docketing of certain cases by the district clerk of Webb County.
HB 1727 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to adult literacy, education, counseling, and job training.
HB 1751 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the conveyance of a Texas Turnpike Authority project.
HB 1889 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to purchase or reinstatement of membership service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2006 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to offenses involving the practice of immigration law and providing services to a person seeking immigration or naturalization.
HB 2445 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the deposit, investment, safekeeping, and records and reports of, and collateral requirements for the deposit of, funds held by the state treasurer.
HB 3085 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the acquisition and operation of county jail facilities and declaring an emergency.
HB 3165 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to an additional security fee collected in Webb County.
HB 3168 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to certain jury panels in Webb County.
HCR 16 Last Action: Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
Caption: Requesting the government of the United Mexican States to abolish its $50 limit on duty-free goods or to raise the limit significantly or reciprocate United States duty provisions.
HCR 238 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the house enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to H.B. 1001.
HR 32 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Aida Laurel Garza for her contributions to the Laredo Independent School District.
HR 404 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the accomplishments of the Martin High School Mariachi Los Tigres del Sur.
HR 413 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Luis de la Garza for his service to the Border Olympics.
HR 515 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the 1995 inductees of the Laredo Women's Hall of Fame.
HR 520 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lucila Trevino on being inducted into the Laredo Women's Hall of Fame.
HR 774 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Honorable Vidal M. Trevino.
HR 931 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Beatrice Romani.
HR 1014 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Veronica Olivarez on her selection as the U.S. Border Patrol's Youth of the Year.
HR 1130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Chief Jose E. Garza.
HR 1187 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1128.
73rd Regular Session
HB 41 Last Action: Returned to committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Academy of Foreign Languages and Culture.
HB 42 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Rio Grande River Authority Commission.
HB 43 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to promoting the efficiency and maximizing the resources of state employees by granting unpaid maternity and parental leave.
HB 44 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to requiring state funding of legislative mandates on local governments.
HB 45 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to public school foreign language programs.
HB 123 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Texas Free Flow of Information Act concerning disclosure of information by a newsperson in response to a subpoena.
HB 240 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to participation in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities by home school students.
HB 270 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a fund administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certified communications officers of the Department of Public Safety.
HB 281 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of justices of the courts of appeals by place.
HB 354 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain financial transactions, to the creation of offenses relating to certain financial transactions, and to the creation of the attorney general law enforcement account; making an appropriation.
HB 474 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the regulation of currency exchange and transmission businesses.
HB 517 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to Laredo State University; making an appropriation.
HB 743 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a tuition grant for the tuition of an educationally disadvantaged student at any accredited private school.
HB 779 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to AFDC benefits for certain families.
HB 862 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of certain constables to enforce environmental laws affecting the Rio Grande.
HB 965 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to magistrates appointed by the judges of the district courts in Webb County.
HB 966 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the suspension or removal of employees of the Webb County Juvenile Board.
HB 1180 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to assignment and docketing of civil cases in the 49th District Court.
HB 1403 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the salary of the bailiff of the 341st District Court.
HB 1952 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the receipt, management, and expenditure of funds and certain bonds by state agencies and state officials; to the deposit of certain official bonds; to certain reviews of state entities by the comptroller; to the distribution of state publications; and to reporting the use of state vehicles.
HB 2078 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the organization and administration of the courts of appeals and to the election of justices of those courts.
HB 2079 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain public health and safety laws.
HB 2792 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to surplus state water diverted from an international stream for domestic or municipal purposes.
HB 2874 Last Action: Senate passage as amended reported
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Simon Villarreal Underground Water Conservation District.
HCM 111 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Recognizing Audrey Adams Plotkin, founder of Leadership Laredo.
HJR 16 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the election of justices to the courts of appeals by place.
HMM 13 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Guillermo Benavides.
HR 8 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Antonio R. Sanchez, Sr.
HR 17 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Eduardo Luis Morales on his outstanding record of achievement at Saint Augustine High School.
HR 281 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ramiro V. Martinez on being named the recipient of the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement.
HR 445 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Honoring the memory of Guillermo Benavides.
HR 446 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Commending Audrey Adams Plotkin for her outstanding achievements as a community leader.
HR 532 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Crispin E. "Doc" Sanchez on the occasion of his retirement.
HR 674 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Gerardo "Jerry" Diaz on his outstanding achievements as a national champion charro and recognizing his significant contributions in preserving an important cultural institution.
HR 685 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jorge O. de la Garza, Sr., for his service to the citizens of Webb County.
HR 686 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Sheriff Juan Garza for his many significant contributions to the field of law enforcement.
HR 691 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Commissioner Richard A. Reyes II for his outstanding service to the citizens of Webb County, the state, and the nation.
HR 711 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Patricia Barrera for her outstanding service to the citizens of Webb County as tax assessor-collector.
HR 718 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Melissa Medina on her nomination as Youth of the Year by the United States Border Patrol.
HR 790 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the students of United High School for their remarkable achievements during the 1992-1993 school year.
HR 815 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Honorable Oscar Omar Martinez for his service to the citizens of Laredo and Webb County.
HR 816 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Honorable Jose R. Perez, Jr., for his contibutions to the people of Laredo.
HR 838 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Gloria Gochicoa for her contributions to the Texas Legislature.
HR 839 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jon Patrick Barta for his accomplishments.
HR 840 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Edolina "Tina" Rodriguez for her contributions to the Texas Legislature.
HR 841 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ingrid Marie Williams for her inspirational accomplishments.
HR 861 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Joshua Beers for his record of service as a legislative employee.
HR 862 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the achievements of the students, faculty, and staff of St. Augustine High School.
HR 867 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the students of J.W. Nixon High School for their impressive record of academic, athletic, and extracurricular achievements during the 1992-1993 school year.
HR 868 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the students, staff, and faculty of Cigarroa High School for their many academic, artistic, athletic, and vocational accomplishments.
72nd Regular Session
HB 42 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to a method to explore possibilities for compact agreements regarding trade and other matters with the United Mexican States and other foreign trade partners.
HB 43 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to crime statistics at public and private institutions of higher education.
HB 44 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the punishments for offenses involving prohibited weapons.
HB 45 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the right of unpaid maternity and parental leave for employees of the State of Texas and providing for enforcement.
HB 46 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the regulation of currency exchange or transmission businesses; providing penalties.
HB 47 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the practice of lay midwifery; providing penalties.
HB 48 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to establishing a cooperative pilot program between a school district and the adjutant general's department.
HB 49 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to certain prohibited business practices.
HB 50 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to a defense to the offense of criminal trespass if the actor is a fire fighter or emergency medical services personnel acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty under exigent circumstances.
HB 51 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to granting certain law enforcement authority to United States Border Patrol Agents and Special Agents of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.
HB 52 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the suspension of execution of a sentence for purposes of probation.
HB 53 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to promotion of tourism in this state.
HB 54 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the use of revenue from the county hotel occupancy tax by certain counties.
HB 55 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Webb County.
HB 56 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the Webb County Court at Law.
HB 57 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the 49th Judicial District.
HB 58 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the county attorney of Webb County.
HB 59 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to raffles conducted by certain nonprofit organizations for charitable purposes.
HB 60 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of oil and gas production and storage.
HB 61 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain prosecuting attorneys to carry weapons.
HB 192 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the awarding of certain contracts to small, disadvantaged business enterprises.
HB 193 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an Office of Federal Funds Management within the Office of the Governor.
HB 207 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Academy of Foreign Language and Culture.
HB 208 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the maximum height of a vehicle on a highway.
HB 218 Last Action: Referred to Retirement & Aging
Caption: Relating to participation in benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain law enforcement and custodial officers.
HB 233 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the access to and disposition of certain records of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation and the Department of Public Safety.
HB 280 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring school districts to inform teachers of any student who has caused or attempted to cause serious bodily injury to another person.
HB 317 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to an exemption from sanctions for a professional journalist, and the employer or organization with authority over the professional journalist, for not disclosing certain information in response to subpoena.
HB 318 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to establishing a program to enhance and assess an inmate's educational and vocational skills and to requiring that certain parolees and persons released to mandatory supervision participate in programs to develop educational and vocational skills.
HB 319 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the areas of operation of certain foreign motor carriers operating in this state.
HB 320 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Webb County.
HB 370 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of using or exhibiting a firearm during the commission of a felony or during immediate flight after the commission of the felony.
HB 459 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to creating an international economic development fund administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
HB 460 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the Webb County Court at Law.
HB 497 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to environmental crimes; providing penalties.
HB 595 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the impoundment of certain motor vehicles on failure to furnish evidence of financial responsibility after an accident.
HB 700 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of justices of the courts of appeals by place.
HB 715 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to an appropriation to Laredo State University.
HB 716 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the international affairs division in the governor's office.
HB 732 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to public hearings on the proposed budgets of certain counties.
HB 846 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to certain contracts in border municipalities or counties.
HB 1100 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to requiring state funding of legislative mandates on local governments.
HB 1137 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Office of Texas-Mexico Relations in the governor's office.
HB 1138 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to county regulation of subdivisions.
HB 1139 Last Action: Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
Caption: Relatng to the promotion of Texas exports by the Texas Department of Commerce.
HB 1140 Last Action: Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the international services and relations program in the Texas Department of Commerce.
HB 1141 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
Caption: Relating to an examination of the effect of international competition on the state's agricultural industry by the Department of Agriculture.
HB 1142 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Commerce of less-developed countries for trade purposes.
HB 1147 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the frequency of payment of certain county officers.
HB 1187 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to an appropriation to increase tourism advertising in Texas.
HB 1226 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to vouchers for the tuition of an educationally disadvantaged student at any accredited public or private school.
HB 1330 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the county board that regulates, and the fees imposed on, bail bondsmen.
HB 1331 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to enforcement of the compulsory school laws.
HB 1332 Last Action: Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an office of protocol.
HB 1333 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the selection of a municipal court clerk in certain home-rule municipalities.
HB 1334 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to surplus water diverted by cities and towns from an international stream.
HB 1597 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Rio Grande River Authority Commission.
HB 1598 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the rental of safe deposit boxes and identification of keys to certain safe deposit boxes.
HB 1599 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the location at which a municipality must post notice of its meetings.
HB 1924 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to loan guarantees made under certain programs of the Texas Department of Commerce and interest paid on the Texas rural economic development fund.
HB 1925 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to approval of cooperative agreements with foreign institutions of higher education and reciprocal tuition rates for certain residents of Mexico.
HB 2242 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to public school foreign language programs.
HB 2620 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Laredo.
HB 2621 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of oil and gas lease brokers; providing a penalty.
HCR 7 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the memory of the Republic of the Rio Grande and recognizing its flag as the seventh flag over Texas.
HCR 9 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Encouraging Texas colleges and universities to expand and improve foreign language and culture and international studies.
HCR 10 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Encouraging universities to expand and improve regional studies (Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East).
HCR 15 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Directing the Board of Pardons and Paroles to investigate the cases of all persons convicted of murder or first degree felonies when directly related to victimization by domestic violence.
HCR 35 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Encouraging the foreign language educators of this state to make use of print resources in their daily instruction of foreign language and culture.
HCR 65 Last Action: Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
Caption: Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim study committee on world trade promotion and policy development.
HCR 66 Last Action: Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
Caption: Urging the Texas Department of Commerce to conduct a study of the impact of international trade on the Texas economy.
HCR 67 Last Action: Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the relationship between Mexico and Texas.
HCR 68 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Memorializing the President and Congress to extend the territorial limits of the United States and coastal states.
HCR 69 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Requesting the Congress of the United States to endorse the concept of international youth connections.
HCR 70 Last Action: Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
Caption: Memorializing the Congress of the United States to give favorable consideration to establishing a free trade agreement between Mexico and the United States.
HCR 129 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Urging all state agencies, departments, commissions, and boards to use the Family Bill of Rights and Responsibilities as a standard when developing policies, programs, and materials that will affect Texas families.
HCR 152 Last Action: Referred to Energy
Caption: Recognizing March 20, 1991, as Texas Energy Education Day.
HJR 29 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for state funding of new legislative mandates on local governments.
HJR 78 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the election of justices to the courts of appeals by place.
HJR 79 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the election of district judges by place.
HR 5 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring House Post Office employees.
HR 16 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Arlene Rash-Aldridge.
HR 40 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring John Charles.
HR 290 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the National Art Education Association.
HR 437 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the SER's High School Equivalency Program.
HR 503 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Cecilia M. Moreno.
HR 504 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Judge Andy Santos.
HR 505 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Webb Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 506 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Honorable Mercurio Martinez, Jr.
HR 507 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Judge Jesus Garza.
HR 520 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Judge Alvino "Ben" Morales on his exemplary public service to the citizens of Laredo and Webb County.
HR 521 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Laredo Independent School District on its commitment to educational excellence.
HR 522 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Judge Danny Valdez for his many accomplishments.
HR 523 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Carlos Garza for his exemplary record of community service.
HR 574 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Pedro Castaneda, Jr., and Guadalupe A. Castaneda for their outstanding service to the City of Laredo and to the State of Texas.
HR 575 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dennis E. Nixon for his achievements in the banking industry.
HR 576 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending John H. Keck.
HR 577 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring T. S. Scibienski.
HR 578 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Gary G. Jacobs.
HR 695 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Robert Richard Puente on the forthcoming occasion of his birthday, Saturday, April 27, 1991.
HR 701 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Mi Laredo Arts Task Force.
HR 702 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tomas Flores.
HR 703 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Radcliffe Killam.
HR 704 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the military men and women of Laredo who served in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm.
HR 734 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Parents Anonymous of Texas, Inc., for their noble efforts to end the cycle of child abuse and neglect.
HR 871 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Judge Ernesto J. Salinas for his outstanding service and commitment to the citizens of Webb County.
HR 872 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mayor Saul N. Ramirez, Jr., of Laredo, Texas.
HR 873 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Oscar Garcia for his many years of service to the Laredo Independent School District.
HR 951 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. J. Armando Sanchez for his outstanding public service as principal of Blessed Sacrament Elementary School.
HR 1030 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1991 senior class of Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School on the occasion of their graduation.
HR 1031 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Delores V. Rodriguez for her professional accomplishments in the field of nursing.
HR 1041 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the young men and women of the 1991 senior class of Mirando High School on the occasion of their graduation.
HR 1080 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending David Saul and Cynthia Jan Mora of Laredo for their professional contributions to the betterment of their South Texas community.
HR 1095 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the young men and women of the 1991 senior class of United High School on the occasion of their graduation.
72nd 1st Called Session
HB 35 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the promotion and efficient management of foreign language studies, educational and cultural exchanges with current and prospective trading partners, and the accessing of private and federal funds for those purposes.
HB 36 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to promoting the efficiency and maximizing the resources of state employees by granting unpaid maternity and parental leave.
HB 198 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the election of justices of the courts of appeals by place.
HR 24 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Samuel Bier for his contributions to Texas Veterans.
HR 25 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the young men and women of the 1991 graduating class of J. W. Nixon High School on the occasion of their graduation.
HR 26 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Melissa Joy Hinojosa for her admirable service to the state as the 1990-1991 Texas Young Woman of the Year.
HR 46 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Samuel Edward "Ed" Mann.
HR 273 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Father Rafael Sanchez.
72nd 2nd Called Session
HB 28 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of justices of the courts of appeals by place.
HB 69 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to abolishing certain district courts, creating additional districts, and the election of district court judges in certain counties.
HB 90 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the election of justices of the courts of appeals by place.
72nd 4th Called Session
HR 53 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Corporal Hector Rodriguez, Jr., on his exemplary actions in the line of duty.
71st Regular Session
HB 151 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the reduction and simplification of paperwork generated by state agencies.
HB 152 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the study of certain historical documents in public schools.
HB 153 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the Webb County Court at Law.
HB 154 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the transfer of assets and a cause of action and liability for a fraudulent transfer.
HB 155 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Federal Lien Registration Act, governing the filing of notices affecting federal liens.
HB 156 Last Action: Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to the adjudication and disposition of a child for an unexcused voluntary absence from school.
HB 369 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to creation and operation of the Texas exporters loan fund.
HB 439 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to a defense to the offense of criminal trespass if the actor is a peace officer or fire fighter acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty.
HB 440 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to definitions, punishment for offenses, and regulation of delivery of substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act and to the definition of "dangerous drug" under the Dangerous Drugs Act.
HB 452 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases.
HB 453 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to a requirement that an inmate show evidence of minimal educational skills as a condition of release during the inmate's tentative parole month.
HB 454 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain statements made by the accused in criminal proceedings.
HB 732 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
Caption: Relating to the punishment of murder of certain persons on the premises of a primary or secondary school as a capital offense.
HB 773 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to increasing the self-esteem and self-discipline of certain inmates in the Texas Department of Corrections for the purpose of reducing recidivism.
HB 774 Last Action: Testimony received in committee
Caption: Relating to foreign language instruction for high school students.
HB 775 Last Action: Senate conferees appointed
Caption: Relating to the adjudication and disposition of children who engage in certain conduct involving the inhalation of certain substances, public intoxication, or driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
HB 776 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
Caption: Relating to the awarding of certain state contracts to minority business enterprises and women-owned business enterprises; providing a penalty.
HB 841 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the notice required for the appointment of a receiver for certain mineral interests.
HB 842 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the filing of an instrument granting a security interest by a utility in connection with real property.
HB 1015 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the regulation of oil and gas production and storage.
HB 1195 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to establishing a graduate school of international trade at Laredo State University.
HB 1398 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to certain prohibited business practices.
HB 1432 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a council to explore possibilities for compact agreements regarding trade and other matters with the bordering states of Mexico.
HB 1433 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to appointing faculty members or administrators of certain public senior colleges or universities to serve as liaisons to certain public school districts.
HB 1439 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to adverse possession.
HB 1443 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of members of the governing board of certain community college districts from single-member districts.
HB 1444 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to appointing faculty members or administrators of certain public senior colleges or universities to serve as liaisons to certain public school districts.
HB 1456 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to tuition paid by certain foreign students enrolled in a public junior college.
HB 1505 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the recognition of foreign country money judgments.
HB 1554 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to crime statistics and security measures at public and private institutions of higher education; providing a civil penalty.
HB 1846 Last Action: Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to the punishments for offenses involving prohibited weapons.
HB 1862 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to financial assistance for wastewater projects to improve water discharged into the Rio Grande.
HB 2312 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to certain offenses involving computers and to civil causes of action arising from those crimes.
HB 2520 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to venue for suits involving residential tenancies.
HB 2672 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the use of hotel occupancy taxes in certain counties.
HB 2673 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to establishing a cooperative pilot program between a school district and the Texas Army National Guard.
HB 2674 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of the week of May 22 through May 26 as "International Trade Awareness Week".
HB 2675 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to tax credits for certain donations made to certain school districts.
HB 2968 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the areas of operation of certain foreign motor carriers operating in this state.
HB 2969 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to certain cooperative efforts between Laredo State University and Laredo Junior College.
HB 2970 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to creation of a port of entry authority in and adjacent to the city of Laredo.
HB 2971 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to promotion of tourism in this state.
HB 2972 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the creation of the office of Texas-Mexico health and environmental issues in the Texas Department of Health.
HB 2973 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to requirements for subdivisions, located in an unincorporated area of a county and for street and sewage facilities that serve those subdivisions.
HB 2974 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to establishing a center for border economic and enterprise development at Pan American University, Laredo State University, and The University of Texas at El Paso.
HCR 110 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Establishing a Joint Select Committee to develop a timetable and recommendation for the development and establishment of a four-year college at Laredo State University.
HCR 117 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Extending an invitation to the people of Canada to join Texas in a relationship of mutual benefit.
HCR 118 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Extending an invitation to the people of Mexico to join Texas in a relationship of mutual benefit.
HCR 140 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Extending an invitation to the people of South Korea to join Texas in a relationship of mutual benefit.
HCR 141 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Extending an invitation to the people of Japan to join Texas in a relationship of mutual benefit.
HCR 194 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Encouraging the State Board of Education to emphasize international education in Texas.
HCR 196 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Requesting Congress to increase funding and authority of Legal Services Corporation regarding services to victims of domestic violence.
HCR 236 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Encouraging the Texas Committee for the Humanities to initiate programs in international studies.
HJR 36 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer in Webb County.
HJR 55 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county surveyor in Webb County.
HR 193 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jose D. Compean.
HR 194 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jerry Bruce Cain.
HR 215 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Henry Flores.
HR 216 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Anthony Christopher McGettrick.
HR 230 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Senator Judith Zaffirini.
HR 278 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas-Ontario Technology-Exchange Roundtable.
HR 321 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Representative Patricia Hill.
HR 322 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa, Jr.
HR 323 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending HEB Foods/Drugs Corporation on Project Celebration.
HR 353 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Pan American Round Table of Laredo.
HR 394 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Laredo Junior College Women's Center and Women Challenging New Horizons.
HR 395 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Laredo Councilman Blas Castaneda.
HR 396 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Peter Vargas.
HR 397 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Honorable Aldo Tatangelo, mayor of Laredo.
HR 398 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Judge Raul Vasquez.
HR 399 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Webb County Commissioner Jose Luis Rodriguez.
HR 400 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Antonio A. Zardenetta.
HR 401 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Webb County Commissioner Judith Gutierrez.
HR 402 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Webb County Commissioner Rosalia Centeno-Hinojosa.
HR 403 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring John Augustus Romani.
HR 404 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jacinto Pablo Juarez.
HR 405 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Webb County Commissioner Arnulfo Santos.
HR 580 Last Action: Referred to Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Commending John Flanagan.
HR 581 Last Action: Referred to Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Commending David Whitworth.
HR 582 Last Action: Referred to Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Commending Fernando Cantu III.
HR 583 Last Action: Referred to Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Commending Carlos Cuellar, Jr.
HR 584 Last Action: Referred to Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Commending Mario Robledo.
HR 585 Last Action: Referred to Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Commending Francisco Sanchez.
HR 586 Last Action: Referred to Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Commending Bradley Norton.
HR 587 Last Action: Referred to Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Commending Richard Leyendecker, Jr.
HR 622 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Laredo Morning Times.
HR 682 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Eagle Scouts of Troop 76 of Laredo.
HR 714 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Leo Sayavedra, president of Laredo State University.
HR 767 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Roger L. Worsley, president of Laredo Junior College.
HR 794 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the graduating class of Laredo Junior College.
HR 795 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the graduating class of Cigarroa High School.
HR 796 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the graduating class of Martin High School.
HR 797 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the graduating class of Mirando High School.
HR 798 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the graduating class of St. Augustine High School.
HR 799 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the graduating class of United High School.
HR 800 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the graduating class of J. W. Nixon High School.
HR 801 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the graduating class of Laredo State University.
HR 810 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the graduating class of Bruni High School.
HR 884 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rosalie Goodman.
71st 1st Called Session
HB 19 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a system that provides for payments to persons who report fraud or waste in state government.
HB 22 Last Action: Referred to Energy
Caption: Relating to the regulation of oil and gas production and storage.
HB 147 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to a salary supplement for the administrator of the Laredo-Webb County Health Department.
HR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Miss Elpha Lee West.
HR 58 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the naming of Arechiga Hall at Laredo Junior College campus.
HR 143 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Andrea and Alfonso Liendo.
71st 2nd Called Session
HB 83 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to United States Border Patrol Agents and Special Agents of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as Texas peace officers.
HB 84 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the suspension of execution of a sentence for purposes of probation.
HR 128 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Reagan National Advertising, Inc.
HR 144 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Religious Freedom Week.
71st 3rd Called Session
HR 55 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring residents and staff of Oliveira's Home Care.
HR 56 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring residents and staff of Retama Manor Nursing Centers in Laredo.
HR 111 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ramiro Rangel.
HR 146 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Travis P. Johnson.
71st 4th Called Session
HB 87 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the election of justices of the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District from single-member places.
HB 114 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of justices of the courts of appeals from single-member places.
HR 89 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Laredo State University.
HR 185 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending District Attorney Jose M. Rubio, Jr.
71st 5th Called Session
HR 148 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Isaac Epstien.
HR 157 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Arturo Gutierrez.
HR 185 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Sylvia Everett Covarrubias.
70th Regular Session
HB 593 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to law enforcement records concerning a child.
HB 594 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to legislative continuances.
HB 595 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to notifying a property owner of the owner's right to appeal an order of an appraisal review board.
HB 596 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to notice to the state of a defendant's intention to offer a defense of alibi in a criminal case and to discovery procedures in those cases.
HB 659 Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call
Caption: Relating to the designation of Laredo State University as an upper-level educational institution and to the removal of the coordinating board's authority to discontinue the institution.
HB 766 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to duties of railroad corporations after accidents; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 838 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to frivolous lawsuits and defenses.
HB 907 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the County Court at Law of Webb County.
HB 1079 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the adjudication and disposition of children who drive while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
HB 1080 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the amounts of the fees collected in connection with the licensing and regulation of certain coin-operated machines and of the occupation tax imposed on those machines, and to the application of that tax to certain machines.
HB 1081 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney of the 49th Judicial District.
HB 1336 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a job training and work experience program for persons receiving financial assistance under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program.
HB 1773 Last Action: Reported from s/c with substitute
Caption: Relating to certain prohibited business practices.
HB 1774 Last Action: Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to premises ineligible for a permit issued by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
HB 1775 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully removing voted ballots from a ballot box.
HB 1776 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the assessment of the punishment of a defendant by the court in a criminal case.
HB 2018 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to increasing the maximum punishment imposed on conviction of a felony of the second degree.
HB 2193 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to adoption of the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, governing fraudulent transfers of assets and fraudulent obligations.
HB 2595 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the office of inspector of hides and animals in certain counties.
HB 2609 Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call
Caption: Relating to the appointment, duties, and compensation of a public defender for Webb County.
HCR 57 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: In memory of Richard Javier Guajardo.
HCR 58 Last Action: Rules suspended
Caption: In memory of Laura Castillo.
HCR 206 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Granting Paul Garza permission to sue Presidio County.
HR 288 Caption: Commending Rose T. Trevino.
HR 290 Caption: Commending Kathy Proffitt.
HR 291 Caption: Commending Sara Cronfel Ochoa.
HR 292 Caption: Commending Bebe Zuniga.
HR 293 Caption: Commending Marisol Cisneros.
HR 294 Caption: Commending Dr. Berta Trevino.
HR 295 Caption: Commending Francisca Teresa Ramirez de Munoz.
HR 296 Caption: Commending Hortencia Cano Gonzalez.
HR 297 Caption: Commending Anne Shanks.
HR 298 Caption: Commending Belia Salinas de Trevino.
HR 299 Caption: Commending Mario Alvarado of Laredo.
HR 341 Caption: Honoring Jerry D. Thompson.
HR 342 Caption: Honoring Dr. Stanley C. Green.
HR 464 Caption: Commending the Laredo Police Officers Association.
HR 481 Caption: In memory of Julieta Ramirez Leal.
HR 485 Caption: Honoring Billy R. Morgan.
HR 531 Caption: Honoring Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa, Jr.
HR 536 Caption: Commending the Webb County Deputy Sheriff's Association.
HR 554 Caption: Honoring Dr. Raymond L. Smith.
HR 568 Caption: Honoring Mr. Adrian Martinez.
HR 643 Caption: Honoring Estella Kramer.
HR 644 Caption: Honoring Ruth V. Fierros.
HR 681 Caption: Recognizing the J. W. Nixon High School graduating class of 1987.
HR 753 Caption: Commending the students and faculty of St. Augustine High School of Laredo.
HR 755 Caption: Commending United High School of Laredo.
HR 774 Caption: Honoring Dr. Ruby S. Lowry.
HR 775 Caption: Honoring Cigarroa High School of Laredo.
HR 776 Caption: Honoring Martin High School.
70th 2nd Called Session
HB 104 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a job search, job training, and work experience program for persons receiving financial assistance under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children Program.
HCR 34 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Granting Paul Garza permission to sue Presidio County.
HCR 51 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Directing the House Committee on Business and Commerce and the Senate Economic Development Committee to study improving the state's economy through international trade.
HR 57 Caption: Honoring the Cigarroa Middle School of Laredo.
HR 103 Caption: Honoring John H. Keck of Laredo.
HR 174 Caption: In memory of Jesus Reyna.
HR 216 Caption: In memory of Elvira Herrera.
HR 231 Caption: Recognizing August 10-15 as Texas National Guard Week.