Legislation authored by John Smithee

Includes legislation with John Smithee as the primary author for the 69th through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System. Author information is not available for the 87th Legislature.

87th Regular Session
HB 1293	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to the authority of a court to grant a motion for a new trial in certain criminal cases.
HB 1728	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to partnerships between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and nonprofit entities to promote hunting and fishing by certain veterans.
HB 1893	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
HB 2240	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to the disbursement of funds from a trust fund account by a title insurance company, title insurance agent, or escrow officer.
HB 2667	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to universal service fund assistance to high cost rural areas and the uniform charge that funds the universal service fund.
HB 2819	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to temporary licenses for insurance professionals.
HB 3063	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the duties of a private professional guardian regarding critical care and end-of-life decisions concerning a ward.
HB 3093	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the name and governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
HB 3132	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the performance of equine dentistry by students of equine dental provider certification programs.
HB 3333	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to limitations periods in arbitration proceedings.
HB 3433	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to prohibited discrimination on the basis of an individual's political affiliation or expression by certain insurers.
HB 3435	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.
HB 3588	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for colorectal cancer early detection.
HB 3769	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to required disclosures for certain occupational insurance policies.
HB 3896	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to access to certain financial records by the guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program.
HB 4030	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of insurance professionals.
HR 1193	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert Earl Stout of Dalhart.
HR 1194	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Baron Williams Corbitt Truitt of Dalhart.
HR 1195	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Levi James Drew of Dalhart.
HR 1197	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John Delmas "Rusty" Hancock of Dalhart.
HR 1199	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Larry Clinton "Chip" Formby of Hereford.
HR 1200	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert Douglas Josserand of Hereford.
HR 1210	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Randall County Judge Ernie Houdashell of Amarillo.
HR 1441	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Mayor Phillip Hass of Dalhart.
HR 1444	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of William Cline Pratt of Canyon.
HR 1784	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the West Texas A&M University men's basketball team on advancing to the 2021 NCAA Division II championship game.
HR 1815	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of former state representative Tony James Goolsby of Dallas.
HR 1878	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Canyon High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2021 UIL 4A state championship.
HR 1879	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Texline High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2021 UIL 1A state championship.
HR 1974	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jackson Harwell and Eleanor Archer of Amarillo High School on winning the 5A mixed doubles gold medal at the 2021 UIL Tennis State Tournament.
HR 1975	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Amarillo High School boys' and girls' track teams on their success at the 2021 UIL Track & Field State Meet.
HR 1976	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Faith Anderson of Amarillo High School on winning a bronze medal at the 2021 UIL Wrestling State Tournament.
HR 1977	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Amarillo High School boys' basketball team on advancing to the semifinals of the 2021 UIL 5A state tournament.
HR 2102	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the boys' and girls' wrestling teams from Randall High School in Amarillo on winning 5A titles at the 2021 UIL Wrestling State Tournament.
86th Regular Session
HB 1285	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to exemptions to reporting and list requirements for certain attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, amicus attorneys, mediators, and guardians.
HB 1286	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to establishing a guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program.
HB 1554	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the language of personal automobile or residential property insurance policy documents and related materials.
HB 1555	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the status of personal automobile or residential property insurance policy summary documents.
HB 1592	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to health care professional liability coverage for certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 1693	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services.
HB 1742	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the mediation of the settlement of certain health benefit claims involving balance billing by out-of-network laboratories.
HB 1744	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to limitations periods in arbitration proceedings.
HB 1864	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.
HB 1903	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to disclosures required in connection with the issuance of certain health benefit plans.
HB 2083	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the transfer of civil cases by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation.
HB 3063	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the transfer of a retired law enforcement animal.
HB 3305	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records, licenses, and reports and to other court security measures.
HB 3306	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the disclosure of information concerning the corporate governance structure of certain insurers and related entities; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 3308	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to nonprofit legal services corporations.
HB 3444	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or other malfeasance in the use of public resources by public and private institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
HB 3447	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.
HB 3449	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to employment protections for jury service.
HB 3457	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the assessment of costs of litigation and reasonable attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.
HB 3844	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the period for which certain property acquired by a charitable organization to provide low-income housing may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
HB 4202	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the authority of a court to grant a motion for a new trial in certain criminal cases.
HB 4373	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act.
HB 4443	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
HB 4577	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the deployment of broadband service in rural areas of the state.
HB 4587	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System and related distribution requirements.
HR 4	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the rules of the House for the 86th Legislature.
HR 831	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Amarillo Sod Poodles on their inaugural minor league baseball season in 2019.
HR 1428	Last Action: Filed Caption: Congratulating Scott Houdashell and Curtis McGill of Amarillo on the success of the Eggmazing Egg Decorator.
HR 1482	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Scott Houdashell and Curtis McGill of Amarillo on the success of the Eggmazing Egg Decorator.
85th Regular Session
HB 34	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
HB 1020	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to volunteer practice by an inactive member of the State Bar of Texas.
HB 1021	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to county law libraries.
HB 1073	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to provisional permits for certain insurance agents.
HB 1113	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.
HB 1225	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care provider for certain governmental health benefit plans.
HB 1227	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans.
HB 1243	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the identification and handling of unclaimed life insurance and annuity contract proceeds.
HB 1270	Last Action: Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security Caption: Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center.
HB 1428	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing for members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 1456	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to judicial review of certain decisions under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
HB 1463	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to procedures for actions alleging failure to comply with certain standards to accommodate persons with disabilities.
HB 1487	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state.
HB 1618	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act.
HB 1635	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to request a state innovation waiver for certain small group health benefit plans of certain federal actuarial value and level of coverage requirements.
HB 1691	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the designation of certain rest areas on Interstate Highway 27 in Hale County as the Nelda Laney Safety Rest Areas.
HB 1759	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility.
HB 1761	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court.
HB 2070	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain warranties for a new motor vehicle.
HB 2106	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
HB 2770	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
HB 2776	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the right of certain appellants to supersede a judgment or order on appeal.
HB 2783	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.
HB 2873	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases where the state agrees to relief.
HB 2891	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.
HB 2892	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee.
HB 3127	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
HB 3128	Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Caption: Relating to rules adopted by the commissioner of insurance to stabilize long-term care premium rates.
HB 3133	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the use of in-custody informant testimony in a criminal trial.
HB 3134	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
HB 3149	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvency examination of an insurance carrier.
HB 3154	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to creation, attachment, perfection, and enforcement of certain liens in the slaughtering of livestock.
HB 3199	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas.
HB 3202	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to registration statement and reporting requirements of insurers in an insurance holding company system.
HB 3372	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government.
HB 3631	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to establishing a guardianship compliance program.
HB 3867	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to unconscionable prices charged by certain health care facilities for medical care.
HB 3868	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the vote to authorize background and criminal history checks on tenant applicants by a property owners' association.
HB 3870	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to required disclosures by certain health care facilities.
HCR 50	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Inviting the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to address a joint session of the legislature on February 1, 2017.
HCR 68	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Will David Davis Sr. of Austin.
HCR 69	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Brenda Nation of Austin.
HCR 144	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association.
HCR 146	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1691.
HJR 10	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for certain judicial offices.
HJR 11	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for appellate judicial offices.
HJR 117	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of certain judicial offices.
HR 4	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the rules of the House for the 85th Legislature.
HR 1174	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Ada "Kitty" Fenlaw.
HR 2725	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of K. Roger Williams of Amarillo.
85th 1st Called Session
HB 214	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for elective abortion.
HCR 34	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Frank Ronald Galitski of Amarillo.
84th Regular Session
HB 39	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons and to substitutes for guardianships for certain adults with disabilities.
HB 1433	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to prompt payment of health care claims, including payment for immunizations, vaccines, and serums.
HB 1435	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.
HB 1436	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.
HB 1624	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to transparency of certain information related to certain health benefit plan coverage.
HB 1638	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to nonpreferred provider claims under a preferred provider benefit plan related to emergency care.
HB 1644	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the oath of a person admitted to practice law in the State of Texas.
HB 1700	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to reinsurance, distributions, and pooling arrangements by captive insurance companies.
HB 1730	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty.
HB 1732	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees.
HB 1733	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/16 Caption: Relating to automobile liability insurance for transportation network company drivers.
HB 2145	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to provisional authority for certain individual insurance license applicants to act as insurance agents; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational provisional permit; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 2172	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to coverage of telehealth services or telemedicine medical services under health benefit plans.
HB 2193	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the office of a public defender appointed by the Commissioners Court of Randall County.
HB 2198	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of acts of insurance fraud and other offenses.
HB 2324	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the designation of certain rest areas on Interstate Highway 27 in Hale County as the James E. "Pete" and Nelda Laney Safety Stops.
HB 2487	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a municipality for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility, stadium, or other athletic facility.
HB 2488	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments under the Texas Economic Development Act.
HB 2586	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to contingent deferred annuity contracts.
HB 2768	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government and the composition of certain juvenile boards.
HB 2774	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the annual state salary supplement for certain county judges.
HB 2822	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to a notice or document sent by mail or electronic mail by a court, justice, judge, magistrate, or clerk of a judicial court.
HB 3133	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician.
HB 3158	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to legislative approval of state agency rules that take effect during the two years preceding a regular legislative session.
HB 3164	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to authorizing an insurer's deposit of certain money and other assets with the Texas Department of Insurance.
HB 3176	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to claims of patent infringement; providing civil penalties; imposing fees.
HB 3424	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to a study and report on the establishment of a central database containing information about certain individuals under guardianship.
HB 3538	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008.
HB 3641	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to payment of attorney's fees in an action brought under Chapter 37 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
HB 3646	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance; amending provisions that are or may be subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 3838	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the procedures required for a Type A economic development corporation to make certain expenditures.
HB 3842	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to an agreement to finance and build a conference center and other appropriate facilities in or near a state park.
HB 3846	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding procedures and substances used in the execution of a convict.
HB 3949	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the conditions and enforcement of possession orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 4080	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
HCR 86	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Amarillo City Council member James Harold Simms.
HCR 87	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Gene Earl Parker of Amarillo.
HCR 136	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Conquer Chiari for its efforts in behalf of those with Chiari malformation.
HR 4	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the permanent House Rules for the 84th Legislature.
HR 1142	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing November 2-6, 2015, as Municipal Courts Week.
HR 1143	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing November 7-11, 2016, as Municipal Courts Week.
HR 1351	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lois Miller of Friona on her 100th birthday.
HR 2163	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Annette Galitski of Amarillo.
HR 3431	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bryan Polanco on being named salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Caprock High School.
HR 3432	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Seanpaul Mark Renteria on being named valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Caprock High School.
HR 3433	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Taylor Chase Bentley on being named salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Amarillo High School.
HR 3434	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Christopher David Wilhelm on being named valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Amarillo High School.
HR 3509	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the boys' wrestling team of Amarillo High School on its performance at the 2015 UIL Wrestling State Tournament.
HR 3510	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tyler Pickens of Amarillo High School on his participation in the Class 6A boys' shot put event at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.
HR 3526	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Amarillo High School volleyball team on advancing to the semifinals of the 2014-2015 University Interscholastic League 6A state playoffs.
HR 3570	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the girls' wrestling team of Amarillo High School on participating in the 2015 UIL Wrestling State Tournament.
83rd Regular Session
HB 718	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
HB 949	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to continuation of automobile insurance coverage for certain motor vehicles acquired during a personal automobile insurance policy term.
HB 997	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.
HB 1136	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the amount of outstanding total liability of a mortgage guaranty insurer.
HB 1155	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to suspension of payment of certain income benefits under the workers' compensation system for failure to submit to a designated doctor examination.
HB 1226	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to self-insurance funds established by governmental units.
HB 1399	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to electronic availability of certain property and casualty insurance forms.
HB 1400	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement for and the contents of a declarations page required for certain standard insurance policy forms for residential property insurance.
HB 1401	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations.
HB 1402	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain rebates and incentives for purchasing certain roofing services; providing a civil penalty.
HB 1403	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the regulation of damage waivers used by certain vehicle rental companies.
HB 1404	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of insurance adjusters.
HB 1405	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14 Caption: Relating to the collection of surplus lines insurance premium taxes for insurance placed with a managing underwriter.
HB 1406	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the disclosure of the calculation of out-of-network payments by the issuers of preferred provider benefit plans and by health maintenance organizations.
HB 1407	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to third-party property damage claims under private passenger automobile insurance policies.
HB 1408	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees.
HB 1651	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies.
HB 1806	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to coverage of telephone consultations and telehealth services or telemedicine medical services under health benefit plans.
HB 2782	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to disapprove rate changes for certain health benefit plans.
HB 2783	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to who is an employee for large and small employers for health benefit plans.
HB 2784	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain authorized investments under the Insurance Code.
HB 2785	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an insurance policyholders' bill of rights in connection with policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 2786	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty.
HB 2787	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the amount and payment of attorney's fees in certain workers' compensation cases.
HB 2788	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the licensing of captive insurance companies; authorizing fees.
HB 2789	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to certain farm mutual insurance companies.
HB 2790	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the offense of failing to secure a child in a child passenger safety seat system.
HB 2791	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to abolishing the Texas Health Insurance Pool.
HB 2837	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the provision of home-taught driver education courses by state agencies.
HB 2838	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disclosure by health care practitioners and facilities of the price of certain health care services.
HB 2956	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain binding arbitration provisions in certain insurance and health benefit plan coverage documents.
HB 2957	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the use of certain funds of the Texas Health Insurance Pool.
HB 3237	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to first-party indemnity coverage purchased by insurance purchasing groups.
HB 3269	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.
HB 3270	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to preferred provider and exclusive provider network regulations; providing administrative sanctions and penalties.
HB 3694	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the operation and oversight of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and other insurance entities; increasing a surcharge.
HB 3695	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the operation of the FAIR Plan Association.
HB 3696	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to unauthorized insurance.
HB 3697	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the deposit of assessments and fees collected for examination expenses.
HB 3698	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the appointment of county auditors.
HB 3699	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to employer participation in the Healthy Texas Program.
HCR 110	Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Lieutenant General (Brevet) Everett Selden Simpson.
HCR 120	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Conquer Chiari for its efforts in behalf of those with Chiari Malformation.
HR 4	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the rules of the House for the 83rd Legislature.
HR 1123	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the celebration of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day at the VFW Golding Meadows Post 1475 in Amarillo on March 30, 2013.
HR 2596	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Andrew Jared Swope of Amarillo.
82nd Regular Session
HB 272	Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association; providing penalties.
HB 938	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for women veterans.
HB 979	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the inspection of portable fire extinguishers.
HB 1032	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
HB 1253	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to certain modifications of a health benefit plan.
HB 1265	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the amount of outstanding total liability of a mortgage guaranty insurer.
HB 1267	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties and intergovernmental pools to require reimbursement for punitive damage coverage.
HB 1310	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the office of public insurance counsel's authority to initiate a hearing on or object to insurance rates or rate filings.
HB 1405	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to provision by a health benefit plan of prescription drug coverage specified by formulary and to modifications of that coverage.
HB 1864	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the coercion of therapeutic optometrists and ophthalmologists by managed care plans.
HB 2010	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
HB 2088	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to suspension of payment of certain income benefits under the workers' compensation system for failure to submit to a designated doctor examination.
HB 2089	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the resolution of overpayment or underpayment of income benefits under the workers' compensation program.
HB 2267	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim.
HB 2307	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney employed in the executive branch of state government.
HB 2319	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to premium tax credits for examination and evaluation fees paid by insurers.
HB 2336	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.
HB 2603	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the distribution of universal service funds to certain small and rural local exchange companies.
HB 2834	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to insurer receivership.
HB 2835	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the functions of insurance holding company systems.
HB 2836	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the regulation of title insurance rates.
HB 2837	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to regulation of title insurance rates.
HB 2838	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of title insurance rates.
HB 2839	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to regulation of title insurance rates on a file and use basis.
HB 2840	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to petitions for judicial review of orders on excessive or unfairly discriminatory residential property premium rates.
HB 2848	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to treatment under the public school finance system of a school district that imposes a maintenance and operations tax at a rate below the rate otherwise required for entitlement to state funding.
HB 2922	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the refund of excessively or unfairly discriminatory premiums paid for certain personal lines of insurance.
HB 3017	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the prohibited use of discretionary clauses in certain health maintenance organization and insurance contracts.
HB 3023	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the institution of a formal delinquency proceeding against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 3024	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association.
HB 3059	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of damage waivers used by certain vehicle rental companies.
HB 3060	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to arbitration of certain claims under residential property insurance policies.
HB 3061	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to arbitration of certain disputes arising in connection with a personal automobile insurance policy.
HB 3062	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the payment of third-party claims under commercial and personal automobile insurance policies in this state.
HB 3063	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to third-party property damage claims under private passenger automobile insurance policies.
HB 3086	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain certified assuming insurers.
HB 3087	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to payment for services provided by certain physicians and health care providers to individuals covered by managed care plans.
HB 3338	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
HB 3362	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain proceedings.
HB 3410	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/12 Caption: Relating to the managing underwriters for surplus lines insurance transactions and to the collection of surplus lines insurance premium taxes for those transactions.
HB 3570	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to insurance coverage requirements for certain amusement rides.
HB 3604	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to enforcement of certain insurance provisions in construction contracts.
HB 3605	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the payment of losses by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
HB 3609	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to insurance premium and maintenance taxes, and payment of excess losses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 3769	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to allowing driver education courses to be delivered by course providers.
HB 3850	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the county attorney of Oldham County and the district attorney for the 287th Judicial District.
HCR 58	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days.
HCR 145	Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Lieutenant General (Brevet) Everett Selden Simpson.
HCR 164	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Jean Hilfiger of Saint-Nabord, France, for his courageous actions in assisting U.S. military forces in France during World War II.
HR 936	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Wales H. Madden, Jr., of Amarillo.
HR 1736	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Francis Edward "Frank" Barrett of Hereford.
HR 1737	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Canyon High School girls' basketball team on winning the UIL 4A state championship.
HR 1738	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Joe Lombard, coach of the Canyon High School girls' basketball team, on his exceptional career.
HR 2629	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Captain Steven L. Young on the event of his retirement from the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps.
HR 2630	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Keith Horner of Amarillo.
HR 2787	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Honor and Remember Flag and paying tribute to the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who gave their lives in our country's service.
HR 2788	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Connor James Lyons of Amarillo.
82nd 1st Called Session
HB 3	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association, and to the issuance of windstorm and hail insurance policies in the private insurance market by certain insurers; providing penalties.
HR 210	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of noted Western craftsman Jerry Cates of Amarillo.
HR 218	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3.
81st Regular Session
HB 911	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to adoption of a temporary program for the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 1921	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District to employ health care providers.
HB 1926	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Seventh Court of Appeals District.
HB 1956	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.
HB 2015	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to exclusions of certain persons from coverage under a motor vehicle insurance policy used as evidence of financial responsibility.
HB 2064	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/10 Caption: Relating to premium discounts for certain participants in the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool and to funding for those discounts through certain penalties.
HB 2576	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to direct payment by a health or automobile insurer of physicians and health care providers.
HB 2586	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to small and large employer health group cooperatives.
HB 2650	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the sale of certain annuities.
HB 2651	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain education requirements for insurance agents who sell annuities.
HB 2652	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
HB 2733	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage.
HB 3269	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority.
HB 3759	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs.
HB 3818	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the repeal of the power of certain districts and water supply corporations to allow the use of right-of-way easements for certain energy-related purposes.
HB 3819	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to limits on the purpose and power of a fresh water supply district.
HB 3864	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the acceptance of certain donated building projects by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
HB 4179	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to health insurance.
HB 4183	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to billing practices for certain health care facilities and providers.
HB 4241	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the theft of a military grave marker.
HB 4242	Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Caption: Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim.
HB 4290	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to retrospective utilization review and utilization review to determine the experimental or investigational nature of a health care service.
HB 4291	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to insurance charters and certificates of authority.
HB 4338	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to title insurance agents and title insurance companies.
HB 4339	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of the unauthorized insurance guaranty fund.
HB 4342	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to required use by insurers of certain standard insurance policy forms for residential property insurance.
HB 4343	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to access to certain criminal history record information maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
HB 4344	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of premium rates for long-term care insurance.
HB 4358	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to rulemaking authority for administrative penalties assessed for violations of the Insurance Code.
HB 4359	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the registration with the Texas Department of Insurance of certain contract examiners.
HB 4461	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to confidentiality of certain information maintained by the Texas Department of Insurance.
HB 4477	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to assessments, coverage, deposits, and reinsurance of the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
HB 4655	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to priority groundwater management areas.
HB 4656	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the management, operation, and review of groundwater conservation districts.
HB 4733	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the issuance of public securities.
HCR 210	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Dr. Steven W. Jones, president of Amarillo College.
HCR 271	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Honoring the musical drama TEXAS in Palo Duro Canyon on the occasion of its 44th season.
HR 575	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Elizabeth Marie Walterscheid of Hereford on her 100th birthday.
HR 576	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Brandon A. Meyer of Canyon.
HR 1081	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 26, 2009, as Cal Farley's Day at the State Capitol and commemorating the 70th anniversary of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and the 60th anniversary of Cal Farley's Girlstown, U.S.A.
HR 1795	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Teresa Lyons, director of the Hereford Municipal Airport, on being named the 2009 General Aviation Airport Manager of the Year by the Aviation Department of the Texas Department of Transportation.
HR 2992	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 78.
81st 1st Called Session
HCR 5	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the musical drama TEXAS in Palo Duro Canyon on the occasion of its 44th season.
HR 105	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jack Sorenson for his professional achievements as an artist.
80th Regular Session
HB 534	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to authorizing the lease or conveyance of certain real property owned by Amarillo College.
HB 694	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the declination of compensation by a candidate for a county or precinct office.
HB 728	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of unsworn declarations and certifications.
HB 871	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
HB 1176	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to providing that a municipality may allow a municipal fire marshal or arson investigator to travel in an unmarked municipal vehicle when performing official duties.
HB 1226	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the subrogation interests of certain political subdivisions or insurance carriers providing reinsurance for subdivisions.
HB 1227	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of health benefit plan issuers and dissemination of information to patients, physicians, and other providers.
HB 1589	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to minimum insurance coverage amounts to establish evidence of financial responsibility under the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.
HB 1590	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to lapse rates in the computation of reserves for certain life insurance contracts.
HB 2013	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage.
HB 2014	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs; providing penalties.
HB 2015	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the reporting of claim information under certain group health plans; providing administrative penalties.
HB 2016	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requirements for certain contracts with physicians and health care providers.
HB 2636	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in the codified Insurance Code, and to conforming the provisions of that code that were codified by the 79th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
HB 2638	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the exclusion from total revenue in computing the franchise tax of certain funds, reimbursements, and expenses related to certain legal services.
HB 2639	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to risk management programs for members and advisors of student organizations at public and private postsecondary educational institutions and to certain insurance requirements for fraternities.
HB 2640	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the collection and use of certain information by insurers and related entities.
HB 2706	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to participation of hospitals in certain health care delivery networks.
HB 2959	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to regulation of dairy products.
HB 2960	Last Action: Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the Texas FAIR Plan Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the issuance of public securities.
HB 2961	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the disposition of income at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
HB 2962	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to district hearings and citizen suits for illegally drilling or operating a water well.
HB 3357	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to defining as a deceptive trade practice representing the franchise tax as a fee, charge, reimbursement, or other item on an invoice or mailing to a consumer.
HB 3358	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to prior approval of property and casualty insurance rates under certain circumstances.
HB 4111	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Randall County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HR 735	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Texas Army National Guard Sergeant First Class Tommy I. Folks, Jr.
HR 736	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Texas State Trooper Matthew DeWayne Myrick of Hereford.
HR 2060	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the West Texas A&M University football team for its success during the 2005 and 2006 seasons.
HR 2061	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Frances Robbie Wileman Dudley of Austin.
HR 2062	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Russell Long of Amarillo on his professional achievements and congratulating him on his designation as president emeritus of West Texas A&M University.
79th Regular Session
HB 336	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the declination of compensation by a candidate for constable.
HB 337	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
HB 353	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system for school districts located in counties with small populations.
HB 592	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to liquidated damages for violating certain requirements relating to executory contracts for the conveyance of certain real property.
HB 593	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/06 Caption: Relating to the terms of court of the 47th Judicial District.
HB 594	Last Action: Returned to Calendars Committee Caption: Relating to the Randall County Juvenile Board.
HB 595	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Randall County.
HB 596	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the appointment of judges to the City of Amarillo municipal court.
HB 597	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Randall County.
HB 1185	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the exemptions from ad valorem taxation of real and personal property of a religious organization or a school.
HB 1504	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for West Texas A&M University.
HB 1585	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to disapproval by the commissioner of insurance of certain property and casualty insurance rates; providing penalties.
HB 1731	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the South Randall County Hospital District to invest district funds.
HB 1890	Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported Caption: Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the establishment of a revenue bond program.
HB 2154	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the declination of compensation by a candidate for a county or precinct office.
HB 2155	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to liability of insurance agents for unfair methods of competition or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance.
HB 2156	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs.
HB 2157	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the receivership of insurers in this state; providing penalties.
HB 2298	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to elimination of certain rate rollbacks for insurance premium rates for windstorm insurance.
HB 2299	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the payment of physicians and providers who do not have contractual relationships with a preferred provider benefit plan or a health maintenance organization.
HB 2550	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of unsworn declarations and certifications.
HB 2551	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the subrogation interests of certain political subdivisions or carriers providing reinsurance for subdivisions.
HB 2678	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to underwriting of and ratemaking for professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
HB 2870	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to regulation of rates and forms used to write guaranty bonds.
HB 2871	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to rates for certain insurance within certain rating territories.
HB 2872	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to multi-peril insurance policies.
HB 2883	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
HCR 234	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 2157.
HR 174	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 100th anniversary of Rotary International and recognizing the work and achievements of the Amarillo West Rotary Club.
HR 671	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Shirley Hutzler for her contributions to her industry and recognizing her as the inaugural recipient of the TAHU "Hutzler Legislative Excellence Award."
HR 2247	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 14.
79th 1st Called Session
HR 334	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Judge Mary Lou Robinson for her 50 years of outstanding public service.
78th Regular Session
HB 8	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to regulation of certain types of insurance and the conduct of certain insurers.
HB 639	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to rate information to be filed by certain insurers of residential property; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 746	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to policy forms and endorsements for personal automobile and residential property insurance.
HB 747	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to procedures by insurers for handling water damage claims.
HB 748	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to automobile and residential property insurance rate regulation.
HB 749	Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security Caption: Relating to the issuance of Air Force Association license plates.
HB 750	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the definition of unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance.
HB 1085	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to adopt claim requirements and issue emergency orders to address an insurer's unreasonable delays in claims handling.
HB 1086	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the creation of employer health benefit plan groups.
HB 1399	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to joint negotiation by physicians and health benefit plans.
HB 1757	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to rate filing and rate rollbacks for professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
HB 1809	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requirements regarding motor vehicle insurance and proof of financial responsibility; providing penalties.
HB 1810	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation and prompt payment of health care providers; providing penalties.
HB 1958	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to revenue bond program and procedures for certain residential property insurance.
HB 1959	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to facilities and other property of the Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District.
HB 2233	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the applicability of the Health Insurance Portability and Availability Act.
HB 2258	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to certain large employer health benefit plans.
HB 2259	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the policy terms for medical malpractice liability insurance written by the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association.
HB 2260	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain health care liability claims to the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
HB 2446	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to standards, guidelines, and contractual provisions of Medicaid managed care plans.
HB 2467	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain personal lines of insurance.
HB 3577	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the County Court at Law of Randall County.
HB 3598	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the Randall County Juvenile Board.
HCR 251	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of U.S. Air Force Captain Eric Bruce Das of Amarillo.
HR 173	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Stanley Wiley of Amarillo.
HR 558	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Canyon High School Lady Eagles basketball team on winning the 2003 UIL Conference 3A State Championship.
HR 1077	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable John T. Boyd of Amarillo on the occasion of his retirement from the Seventh Court of Appeals.
78th 2nd Called Session
HR 179	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Captain R. L. "Rusty" Davis of Amarillo on his retirement from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
78th 4th Called Session
HCR 22	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: In memory of Betty Barrett of Hereford.
77th Regular Session
HB 606	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain health benefit plans from requiring the use of hospitalists by participating physicians.
HB 1563	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to certain civil consequences of a theft involving motor fuel.
HB 1703	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to regulation of nonadmitted captive insurance companies.
HB 1704	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a task force to examine issues regarding expansion of the provision of health benefits to employees of small businesses.
HB 1705	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the issuance of Air Force Association license plates.
HB 1943	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to required procedures for certain third-party claims under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 1944	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the Deaf Smith County Hospital District.
HB 1945	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the rulemaking authority of the commissioner of insurance.
HB 2824	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of public schools and libraries for certain funds.
HB 2825	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to continuation of an accreditation program for child-care facilities and child-placing agencies as an alternative to state licensure; providing a penalty.
HB 2826	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the adoption of a uniform explanation of payment form by the Texas Department of Insurance.
HB 2827	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to consumer disclosures required to be made by health maintenance organizations and insurers who provide preferred provider plans.
HB 2828	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the delegation of certain functions by a health maintenance organization; providing penalties.
HB 2829	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to loss control requirements for certain lines of insurance.
HB 2830	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to unauthorized insurance.
HB 2831	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to notification to certain health care providers of the factors considered by a managed care entity in determining the amount of reimbursement for an out-of-network provider.
HB 2832	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/02 Caption: Relating to requiring tax collectors to notify taxpayers of certain overpayments of ad valorem taxes and to issue refunds of certain duplicate payments of ad valorem taxes.
HB 3011	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to expert and bond requirements involving a health care liability claim.
HB 3012	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of joint negotiations by physicians with health benefit plans.
HB 3013	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the composition and operation of the board of directors of certain insurance guaranty associations.
HB 3014	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to prohibited practices regarding determinations of eligibility for coverage and authorizations for certain services provided by health maintenance organizations or preferred provider plans.
HB 3076	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of Business United States Highway 287 as the L. P. "Pete" Gilvin Memorial Highway.
HB 3079	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to certain taxes and fees administered by the comptroller under the Insurance Code and other insurance laws of this state.
HB 3660	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the appointment of a public defender by the Commissioners Court of Randall County.
HCR 248	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Meals on Wheels of Amarillo.
HCR 305	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Brandon Slay of Amarillo for his achievements.
HJR 90	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Randall County.
HR 779	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Wanda Lindemann of Claytonville.
HR 989	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Amarillo College Theater School for Children for its outstanding accomplishments.
HR 1448	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Coach Larry Dippel of Amarillo High School on his outstanding achievements.
76th Regular Session
HB 823	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the treatment of certain annuities as charitable gift annuities and the application of the Insurance Code and certain other laws to charitable gift annuities.
HB 2746	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to disclosure requirements for certain information held by pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmacy benefit managers.
HB 2748	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to coverage for certain care for children provided through certain health benefit plans.
HB 2751	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the compensation of an officer, trustee, or director of a domestic insurance company.
HB 2752	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to joint underwriting and reinsurance advisory organizations.
HB 2753	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to insurance coverage on certain rental vehicles and vehicle equipment.
HB 2754	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the administration of risk pools that provide health and accident coverage for political subdivisions.
HB 2755	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to required procedures for certain third-party claims under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 3016	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to health care utilization review agents.
HB 3017	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation by the commissioner of insurance of rates, classifications, and forms for certain lines of insurance.
HB 3018	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to enrollee coverage and charges under a health maintenance organization health care plan.
HB 3019	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the delegation of certain functions by health maintenance organizations.
HB 3020	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the withdrawal from operations by a health maintenance organization.
HB 3021	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to a health maintenance organization's complaint and appeals procedures.
HB 3022	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the regulation of health insurance, health care plans provided by health maintenance organizations, and other health benefit plans.
HB 3023	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to a minimum net worth requirement for health maintenance organizations.
HB 3036	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to immunizations of children.
HB 3037	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the furnishing of a cost bond and expert report in a medical liability action.
HB 3038	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to forming a professional association for the practice of dentistry.
HB 3039	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of physician collective negotiation.
HB 3040	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the enactment of the Structured Settlement Protection Act as an amendment to the Texas Insurance Code; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
HB 3041	Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported Caption: Relating to prompt payment of insurance claims.
HB 3712	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the location of polling places and to ballots for write-in voting.
HB 3713	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the use of revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
HB 3801	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the duties and salary of the county attorney in Oldham County.
HB 3803	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for the County Court at Law of Randall County.
HCR 175	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing the Honorable Carlton B. Dodson.
HCR 176	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring astronaut Rick Douglas Husband.
HCR 177	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Justice Charles L. Reynolds.
HJR 82	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Randall County.
HR 97	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lyndon Anderson on his retirement from the Texas Department of Insurance.
HR 254	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Warren A. "Bob" Burt.
HR 502	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Celebrating Champions for Children Day at the State Capitol.
HR 580	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: In memory of Dr. Hugh Sticksel, Jr.
HR 1206	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. Hugh Sticksel, Jr.
HR 1207	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Orvil Gene "Speedy" Nieman.
HR 1229	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Commending Pedro Martinez for his selfless efforts in behalf of others.
HR 1235	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Pedro Martinez for his extraordinary achievements.
75th Regular Session
HB 893	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to providing fairness and choice to patients and providers under managed care health benefit plans.
HB 894	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organizations.
HB 1099	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a rating system and consumer report cards for the comparison of health care plans.
HB 1100	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to utilization review under health benefit plans and health insurance policies.
HB 1101	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of preferred provider benefit plans.
HB 1102	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to health care liability claims.
HB 1103	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organizations.
HB 1170	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to certain nursing homes for purposes of professional liability insurance coverage.
HB 1274	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to parental notification and consent before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1275	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving a viable fetus.
HB 1276	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to the regulation of nursing homes and similar facilities and nursing facility administrators.
HB 1975	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the examination of certain insurance companies.
HB 1976	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to financial solvency requirements for certain property and casualty insurers.
HB 1977	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to risk limitations for certain insurance companies.
HB 2457	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of insurance fraud and engaging in organized criminal activity for which the underlying offense is insurance fraud.
HB 2482	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the establishment of an accreditation program for child-care facilities and child-placing agencies as an alternative to state licensure; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 3007	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to reserves maintained by title insurers.
HB 3027	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to recoupment of certain professional liability discounts in lieu of reimbursement under Chapter 110, Civil Practice and Remedies Code; and declaring an emergency.
HB 3028	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the collection of insurance data.
HB 3036	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to service contracts sold by a manufacturer or seller of the property covered by the service contract.
HB 3389	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the duties and salary of the Oldham County Attorney.
HB 3390	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the requirements for state agency orders adopting rules and substantial compliance with those requirements.
HB 3391	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the licensing of banks as insurance agents and to certain nonresident agents; providing a penalty.
HB 3563	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to procedures to issue rental car companies limited licenses as insurance agents.
HB 3601	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the treatment of certain annuities as charitable gift annuities and the application of the Insurance Code and certain other laws to charitable gift annuities.
HR 629	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Craig Trammell for his heroic actions.
HR 630	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Charles Richard "C. R." Walser on the occasion of his 109th birthday.
HR 631	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Esther L. Plank.
HR 714	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Seth Chalk Guest.
HR 1315	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 385.
HR 1380	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of L. P. "Pete" Gilvin.
74th Regular Session
HB 769	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to parental rights concerning children attending public schools.
HB 770	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the attorney for service of process of certain insurance companies.
HB 771	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to certain nursing homes for purposes of professional liability insurance coverage.
HB 772	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain persons who are prohibited from representing others before the Texas Department of Insurance.
HB 773	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to motor vehicle liability insurance premium discounts and dismissal of certain citations for completion of a driving safety course; providing a penalty.
HB 774	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to certain technical corrections to the Insurance Code.
HB 775	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to corporations transacting certain insurance business.
HB 776	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the acceptance of certain federal funds by the Texas Department of Insurance.
HB 1243	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to requirements for certain insurers and health maintenance organizations concerning financial solvency.
HB 1346	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to procedures for leasing space for state agencies.
HB 1853	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Insurance Code.
HB 2178	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to tuition rates for certain nonresident students of certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 2361	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to health insurance for employees of certain small employers.
HB 2633	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to incentive programs to minimize the use of the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.
HB 2634	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to issuance of a marriage license.
HB 2635	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to certain bonds executed by sureties.
HB 2636	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to premium discounts by certain insurance companies for persons installing home security devices.
HB 2637	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to regulation of the business of insurance.
HB 2638	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Oldham County Underground Water Conservation District.
HB 2697	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to rates for commercial windstorm and hail insurance in the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.
HB 2766	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to providing fairness and choice to patients and providers under managed care health benefit plans.
HB 3060	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the construction of a resort hotel in Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
HB 3061	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the authority of the Swisher Memorial Hospital District to issue anticipation notes and certificates of obligation.
HB 3228	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of economic development districts in certain counties; authorizing certain taxes.
HCR 241	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to correct technical errors in H.B. 2766.
HR 195	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jack and Nona Collins on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 505	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Marcus King, Jared Wright, Anna Doyle, Cheryl Campbell, Jake Jones, Brad Stewart, and Macy Thomas.
HR 1261	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lee "Levi" Bivins II.
73rd Regular Session
HB 717	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to qualified claims servicing contractors for workers' compensation insurance offered by certified self-insurers.
HB 1026	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to water submetering of newly constructed apartments, condominium projects, mobile home parks, and multiple use facilities.
HB 1027	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to privatization of governmental services.
HB 1028	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to interlocutory appeal of an order compelling arbitration under federal law.
HB 1569	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to uniform health insurance claim forms.
HB 1570	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to availability of group health insurance coverage following a change of employment.
HB 1831	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to tuition rates which may be charged non-residents attending certain institutions of higher education.
HB 1832	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to purchase of group health coverage through funds established by certain small employers.
HB 2004	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to insurance premium discounts for qualifying properties.
HB 2005	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to avoidance of liability by correction of certain violations of state credit law.
HB 2128	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the organization and operations of the judicial branch of government.
HB 2129	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction, organization and operations of the district courts and county courts.
HB 2130	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Rapid Action Council.
HB 2131	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to abolishing statutory county courts and creating additional judicial districts.
HB 2132	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the term of office of municipal judges.
HB 2190	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to a single court of last resort.
HB 2834	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the authority of a court to conduct certain criminal proceedings by using a closed circuit television.
HCR 78	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Honoring the Amarillo High School Lady Sandies for winning the 1993 Class 5A girls state basketball championship.
HCR 79	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the jurisdiction, procedure, fines, costs, administration, facilities, and operation of the justice of the peace, municipal, and small claims courts in the State of Texas.
HCR 80	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the fee structure of the courts in the state.
HCR 83	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim study committee on court facilities and security.
HJR 96	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the expiration of terms of office of municipal judges.
HJR 97	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to creating a single court of last resort.
HJR 98	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the titles of justices of the courts of appeals.
72nd Regular Session
HB 335	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation of a Private Enterprise Review Committee.
HB 642	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the disclosure by a judge of certain special relationships with parties or attorneys.
HB 1350	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the criminal district attorney of Deaf Smith County.
HB 2486	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to the time allowed for execution of a judgment.
HB 2487	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to junked motor vehicles subject to the laws regulating junkyards and automobile graveyards.
HB 2488	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to zoning certain land near Palo Duro State Park or Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge; providing a penalty.
HB 2489	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the boundaries, powers, and duties of the South Randall County Hospital District.
HB 2534	Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to the length of time a person may remain at a rest area managed by the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
HB 2535	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to late application for religious organization exemption from property tax.
HB 2536	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the award by certain municipalities of contracts to local bidders.
HR 54	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Hereford High School Band.
HR 75	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the West Texas State University Women's Volleyball Team.
HR 184	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting the Texas Junior College Student Government Association permission to use the house chamber on Sunday, April 7, 1991.
HR 463	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending James T. Hull.
72nd 1st Called Session
HJR 6	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a personal income tax.
71st Regular Session
HB 181	Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the number of nonresident scholarship students paying resident tuition at public institutions of higher education.
HB 808	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the period for demonstrating proficiency in the use of firearms by a commissioned security officer or an applicant for a security officer commission.
HB 809	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to exempting oil and gas produced by stripper wells from production taxes.
HB 972	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the penalty for the offense of tampering with a consumer product and to the creation of the offense of threatening to tamper with a consumer product.
HB 1492	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the county courts at law in Randall County.
HB 1635	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the assignment of students to public schools.
HB 1699	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the liability of a parent or other person who has the duty of control and reasonable discipline of a child for property damage caused by certain conduct of the child.
HB 1931	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the composition, operation, and dissolution of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District.
HB 2376	Last Action: Motion withdrawn Caption: Relating to making a replacement nomination for the general election for state and county officers.
HB 3200	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the transfer of governance, management, and operation of West Texas State University from the board of regents of that institution to the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
HCR 152	Last Action: Referred to Cultural & His. Resources Caption: Creating a committee to designate the Poet Laureate of Texas.
HCR 215	Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Requesting the attorney general to remove his signature from any friend of the court brief supporting the Roe vs. Wade decision on abortion.
HR 40	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Canyon, Texas, and Randall County on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
HR 134	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Margaret Harper.
HR 135	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the musical drama "Texas."
HR 290	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Authorizing the Texas Junior College Student Government Association to use the house chamber on April 9, 1989.
HR 530	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Manuel Franco, Ed Morgan, and Virginia Morgan.
HR 666	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Authorizing a study of West Texas State University becoming a component of a university system.
HR 752	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Cal Farley's Boys Ranch on its 50th anniversary.
71st 1st Called Session
HB 47	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the county courts at law in Randall County.
HB 105	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating solely to the transfer of governance, management, and operation of West Texas State University from the board of regents of that institution to the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
HB 137	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to a contract for repairs, improvements, and certain other actions regarding public buildings and land of political subdivisions.
71st 2nd Called Session
HR 142	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Requesting the attorney general to appeal the court decision declaring illegal the at large method of electing district judges.
71st 3rd Called Session
HR 145	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Expressing opposition to proposed federal regulations restricting air traffic through Amarillo International Airport.
71st 5th Called Session
HR 96	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Citizens for C.O.P.S. and honoring the memory of those peace officers who died in the line of duty.
HR 98	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the graduating seniors of Amarillo High School.
70th Regular Session
HB 288	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to the offense of misuse of public information by a public servant.
HB 289	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to the penalty for the offense of tampering with a consumer product and to the creation of the offense of threatening to tamper with a consumer product.
HB 302	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to homestead property exempt from the satisfaction of liabilities.
HB 419	Last Action: Pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to exempting oil and gas produced from certain wells from oil and gas production taxes.
HB 2204	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to requiring permits for the surface storage of salt, giving the Texas Commissioner of Agriculture and the Texas Water Commission certain powers and duties; giving local governments certain authority and enforcement powers; providing procedures for enforcement and civil and criminal penalties; amending the Water Code.
HB 2205	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to instruction of a child by the child's parent of guardian or by a person designated by the child's parent or guardian.
HB 2206	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the correction of addresses of property owners on appraisal district records.
HB 2207	Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact ordinances on various subjects; providing a penalty.
HB 2574	Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87 Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Randall County.
HB 2606	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the offense of misuse of public information by a public servant.
HR 339	Caption: Inviting Chuck Colson to address the house of representatives on April 15.
70th 2nd Called Session
HR 114	Caption: Honoring the Hereford Chamber Singers.
69th Regular Session
HB 673	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to instruction of a child by the child's parent or guardian or by a person designated by the child's parent or guardian.
HB 713	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the improvement of economy and efficiency in state government.
HB 1177	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to school district contracts that are required to be let by competitive bidding.
HB 1416	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of counties, on a local option basis, to abolish the office of inspector of hides and animals.
HB 1417	Last Action: Failed to pass to engrossment Caption: Relating to the disposition of funds in a joint account with right-of-survivorship.
HB 1418	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal. Caption: Relating to the application of the Professional Prosecutors Act to certain prosecuting attorneys.
HB 1715	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, expansion, funding, and dissolution of emergency communication districts in certain counties in which a 9-1-1 telephone number is used as the primary emergency telephone number and to the powers and duties of the districts, participating jurisdictions, and service suppliers; providing for the imposition and collection of fees; authorizing issuance of tax-free revenue bonds, including refunding bonds, and for further security for payment; providing permissible terms and provisions of bond and their characteristics and for their eligibility for investments and security for deposit of public funds; requiring approval of the attorney general and registration by the comptroller.
HB 2502	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the election date for the Buffalo Lake Water District.
HCR 51	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating West Texas State University.
HCR 160	Last Action: Referred to Cultural & His. Resources Caption: Requesting the Republic of Mexico to loan to Texas, for purposes of its sesquicentennial ceremonies in 1986, the New Orleans Greys battle flag that flew over the Alamo in 1836.
HJR 57	Last Action: Rules suspended Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the voters of Randall County to abolish the office of constable and the office of county surveyor in that county.
HR 151	Caption: Amending the house rules regarding consideration of bills imposing fees.
HR 496	Caption: Authorizing use of the house chamber on November 2, 1985, by the Lydia Fellowship International.
69th 3rd Called Session
HR 62	Caption: Congratulating the Amarillo High School Boys Basketball Team.