Legislation authored by Robert Talton

Includes legislation with Robert Talton as the primary author for the 73rd through 80th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

80th Regular Session
HB 235	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
HB 858	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of a peace officer to inquire into the immigration status of certain persons.
HB 859	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the preservation of fetal tissue by a physician performing an abortion on a person who is younger than 14 years of age; creating an offense.
HB 938	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the eligibility for appointment as a volunteer deputy voter registrar.
HB 1055	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to the licensure of certain attorneys licensed to practice law in other jurisdictions to practice law in Texas.
HB 1203	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with child custody.
HB 1811	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to requiring public school teachers to recite pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
HB 1812	Last Action: Returned to committee Caption: Relating to the punishment of the offense of aggravated assault.
HB 1813	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring that members of the governing board of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities be elected officials.
HB 2301	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of certain special districts to establish differences in rates between customer classes.
HB 2302	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to nonrepairable and salvage motor vehicles.
HB 2303	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to issuance of a buyer's identification card for purchase of nonrepairable and salvage motor vehicles.
HB 2304	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to taking or attempting to take a weapon from an employee or official of a correctional facility that is operated by a county or municipality.
HB 2305	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain documents filed with a county clerk or a district clerk.
HB 2306	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to certain requirements for the issuance and renewal of a salvage vehicle dealer license.
HB 2307	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of unauthorized use of an emergency communications device.
HB 2942	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the qualification date for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation.
HB 2943	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to mandatory conditions of community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision concerning certain searches.
HB 2952	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the eligibility of persons convicted of certain offenses to possess or carry certain firearms.
HB 3164	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the use of testimony of certain expert witnesses as evidence in criminal and civil proceedings.
HB 3172	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to limits on the appropriations by the Legislature.
HB 3609	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to membership and service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain employees.
HB 4080	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 509; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HCR 212	Last Action: Referred to Government Organization Caption: Directing that the state flag be displayed at half-staff on Peace Officers' Memorial Day and calling for the observance of National Police Week in Texas.
HCR 236	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring fallen police officers on Peace Officers' Memorial Day and during National Police Week.
HR 255	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Battleship Texas Foundation for its efforts to preserve and restore the Battleship Texas.
HR 616	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Private First Class Michael Fletcher for his brave and steadfast service in Iraq.
HR 1277	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Texas Chiropractic College for its contribution to chiropractic education in Texas.
HR 1399	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Amending the Permanent Rules of the House of Representatives to modify the system of calendars.
HR 1805	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jessica Zenker and her sixth-grade class at YES Prep Southeast School in Houston for their efforts in behalf of Kemp's ridley sea turtles.
HR 1845	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Denton McDugle for his 18 years of service on the Deer Park City Council.
HR 1881	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Pastor Edward Bryan Morrison of Deer Park on his retirement.
HR 2913	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3609.
79th Regular Session
HB 159	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to expenditures of funds by a school district to advertise a referendum.
HB 304	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to conditions of employment for police officers employed by certain municipalities.
HB 360	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault.
HB 361	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the requirement that a religious organization apply for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by the organization.
HB 362	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to the acceptance of a license to carry a concealed handgun as a form of identification.
HB 377	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain information from an early voting roster; providing a penalty.
HB 378	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to an exemption from the fee for a birth or death record requested by a child fatality review team or the child fatality review team committee.
HB 570	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the application of arbitration agreements to certain other agreements.
HB 824	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to a requirement that appraisal review board members complete a training and education course biennially.
HB 825	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with public duties.
HB 826	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the licensure of certain attorneys licensed to practice law in other jurisdictions to practice law in Texas.
HB 857	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to require the removal of certain vehicles from a freeway without the consent of the owner or person in charge of the vehicle.
HB 877	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to certain complaints and information with respect to certain child-care facilities and family homes and to procedures for certain disciplinary actions against certain child-care facilities; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 878	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the placement of public school students who engage in conduct that contains the elements of certain sexual offenses.
HB 971	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain documents filed with a county clerk or a district clerk.
HB 1129	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with child custody.
HB 1167	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
HB 1219	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to settlement of certain claims under an auto insurance policy.
HB 1220	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the appointment of mental health masters.
HB 1221	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the determination of whether a motor vehicle is a total loss under an automobile insurance policy.
HB 1437	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the towing of motor vehicles at the request of certain municipal employees.
HB 1438	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to continuing education for peace officers.
HB 1439	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to rates and rating plans for automobile insurance.
HB 1484	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the penalty for failing to perform certain duties following a vehicle accident.
HB 1831	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the definition of "convicted" for purposes of eligibility to carry a concealed handgun.
HB 1835	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the apportionment of municipal infrastructure costs in regard to certain property development projects.
HB 1988	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the penalty for overloading vehicles.
HB 1989	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of controllers of intermodal transportation equipment by the Department of Public Safety.
HB 1990	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the regulation of bail bond sureties.
HB 1991	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to an exception to the prohibition against commingling used oil with solid waste if the commingling is incident to the dismantling of scrap, used, or obsolete metals.
HB 1992	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned for the purpose of providing low-income or moderate-income housing.
HB 1993	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide low-income housing.
HB 1994	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the offense of assisting multiple voters who cast a ballot by mail.
HB 2455	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the elements of the criminal offense of discharging used oil into water in the state.
HB 2456	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to restrictions on the transfer of a fuel tank to a metal recycling entity.
HB 2457	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the entrance requirements, base pay, and longevity pay in certain municipalities for a police officer who has previous experience as a police officer.
HB 2766	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to certain money owed by an insurance company to a vehicle storage facility.
HB 2767	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the release of a criminal defendant in certain cases and the eligibility of and citation to certain individuals who act as sureties on bail bonds.
HB 2768	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the transfer of the Texas Chiropractic College to the University of Houston System.
HB 2769	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the presentation of state flags to survivors of certain deceased honorably retired peace officers.
HB 2799	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the removal of vehicles and property from a roadway in a political subdivision, to the authority of a political subdivision to establish a traffic incident management program, and to procedures regarding the removal and storage of certain vehicles.
HB 2800	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the dissolution of certain sports and community venues.
HB 3386	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the possession or shooting of a handgun on the land of the Lower Colorado River Authority by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
HB 3387	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to offenses committed within a school zone.
HB 3388	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to court-ordered possession of or access to a child by the child's grandparent, aunt, or uncle.
HB 3389	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the dismissal of the charge in certain misdemeanor traffic cases in which the defendant takes appropriate and timely corrective measures.
HB 3557	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to statutory probate court associate judges in certain courts in Harris County.
HJR 19	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the recognition of a same-sex marriage or civil union.
HR 185	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Battleship Texas on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the raising of the U.S. flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima.
HR 1825	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Whitney Smith-Nelson on her college graduation.
HR 2214	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1835.
78th Regular Session
HB 194	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to disqualifying certain persons from serving as foster parents.
HB 291	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the qualifications for membership on the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
HB 301	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to represent a person before the Board of Pardons and Paroles or a parole panel.
HB 302	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to settlement of certain liability claims under an auto insurance policy.
HB 442	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the placement of public school students who engage in conduct that contains the elements of certain sexual offenses.
HB 445	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the filing of a recusal motion in a proceeding involving a temporary guardianship.
HB 465	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the fee a county may collect for handling court registry funds.
HB 466	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the recording of jury deliberations in civil and criminal proceedings.
HB 646	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to the inspection of commercial motor vehicles in certain counties containing a port of entry.
HB 679	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to inform certain inmates of their right to request to undergo an orchiectomy.
HB 680	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a motion for recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate court judge.
HB 848	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the award of expert witness fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
HB 849	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the regulation of tow trucks, to the authority of a political subdivision of this state to regulate tow trucks, and to insurance for commercial motor vehicles; providing penalties.
HB 850	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the regulation of the sale of a tow truck at a new motor vehicle show or exhibition.
HB 982	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest when a person confesses to committing a felony.
HB 983	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of an ad valorem tax appraisal district to obtain certain criminal history record information relating to an applicant for employment.
HB 1042	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of excess money in the compensation to victims of crime fund.
HB 1082	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the appraisal of property by appraisal districts.
HB 1189	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to alternative dispute resolution procedures in certain police departments.
HB 1759	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the licensure of a person licensed to practice law in another jurisdiction to practice law in Texas.
HB 1796	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the repeal of the exception from required disclosure under the public information law of certain information submitted by a potential vendor or contractor.
HB 1909	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with child custody.
HB 1910	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a religious organization.
HB 1911	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the placement of a child in foster care.
HB 2086	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the possession or shooting of a handgun on the land of the Lower Colorado River Authority by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
HB 2724	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to childcare regulation and the making of false and anonymous complaints.
HB 2725	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the destruction of records following certain expunctions.
HB 2726	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/04 Caption: Relating to authorizing an owner of inventory to waive the right to have the inventory appraised for ad valorem tax purposes at the price for which it would sell as a unit.
HB 2727	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the time during which inmates may be considered for release on parole.
HB 2728	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to violations of certain conditions of parole or mandatory supervision; providing criminal penalties.
HB 2729	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the regulation of bail bond sureties; providing penalties.
HB 2730	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers in certain municipalities and counties.
HB 2731	Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management Caption: Relating to procedures governing adoption of zoning regulations and district boundaries.
HB 2732	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to certain municipal orders required to be filed with the municipal secretary or clerk.
HB 2733	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to the administration of a polygraph examination to a peace officer.
HB 2734	Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management Caption: Relating to general zoning regulations.
HB 3288	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to eligibility for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
HCR 24	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of John Ray Harrison, Sr., of Pasadena.
HCR 40	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Deotis Gay, Sr., of La Porte.
HCR 105	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Jack W. Coe of Alvin on his retirement from Rohm and Haas Texas Incorporated.
HCR 162	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the battleship Texas on the 55th anniversary of her arrival at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site.
HR 36	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert Earl Barfield of Pasadena.
HR 126	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring BP Solvay Polyethylene North America for being recognized with the OSHA VPP Star.
HR 745	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena and welcoming its delegation to the State Capitol on April 10, 2003.
HR 1263	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jim Gentil of Austin for his career achievements.
HR 1658	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Dobie High School Academic Decathlon team on placing third overall at the 2003 U.S. Academic Decathlon competition.
78th 1st Called Session
HB 40	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the use of excess money in the compensation to victims of crime fund.
HCR 18	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Honoring Dr. Shelby M. Elliot on his December 2003 retirement as president of Texas Chiropractic College.
78th 2nd Called Session
HR 13	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Red Raiders baseball team on winning the USSSA World Series.
HR 14	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Pasadena 13 All-Stars.
HR 176	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Shelby M. Elliot on his upcoming retirement and his distinguished career as a practitioner of chiropractic medicine.
77th Regular Session
HB 451	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to an employee of a personal bond office administering oaths to or taking an acknowledgment or proof of a written instrument from personal bond applicants.
HB 452	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the operation of certain programs by personal bond offices and the imposition of certain fees and costs.
HB 909	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of profits received from the sale of crime memorabilia.
HB 1395	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest when a person confesses to committing a felony.
HB 1564	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to remedies for the unequal appraisal of property by an appraisal district.
HB 1654	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to the disclosure to the public of information in certain arrest warrants and the affidavits filed in connection with the application for those warrants.
HB 1655	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with child custody.
HB 1656	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the authority of an officer to return stolen property to its owner.
HB 1657	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the possession of or the shooting of a handgun on the land of the Lower Colorado River Authority by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
HB 1868	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to authorizing the attorney general to administer oaths.
HB 2289	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to alternative dispute resolution procedures in certain police departments.
HB 2290	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to certain nondisciplinary actions against certain police officers and to the records of overturned disciplinary actions or charges of misconduct against certain firefighters and police officers.
HB 2317	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the right of a defendant to appeal a conviction in a criminal case.
HB 2319	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the placement of public school students who engage in conduct that contains the elements of certain sexual offenses.
HB 2320	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to the disposition by municipalities of property in certain air navigation facilities.
HB 2777	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the application of continuing education requirements to peace officers in certain municipalities.
HB 2972	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to local control of police officer employment matters by certain municipalities.
HB 2973	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the offenses and penalties for towing companies in certain counties
HB 3375	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the inspection of motor carriers before they leave a port of entry onto the public roads in a county greater than three million.
HB 3376	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the offenses and penalties for towing companies in certain counties.
HCR 190	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Memorializing congress to declare its intent that the general tax and regulatory laws of the U.S. shall not apply to the churches of this nation.
HCR 255	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Tillman Bascome McHenry, Sr., of Deer Park.
HR 618	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the naming of the battleship Texas as the flagship of the Texas Navy.
HR 658	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the naming of the battleship Texas as the flagship of the Texas Navy.
HR 1148	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the National Academic League team of Thompson Intermediate School in Pasadena for placing first in the national finals.
76th Regular Session
HB 413	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the repeal of the exception to disclosure under the public information law of information submitted by an applicant for certification as a historically underutilized or disadvantaged business.
HB 414	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to limiting possession of and access to a child by certain parents.
HB 415	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to disqualifying certain persons from serving as foster parents.
HB 416	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to fees and penalties imposed by the Texas Cosmetology Commission.
HB 417	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the venue for certain offenses committed against children.
HB 418	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the applicability of habitual offender punishment provisions to certain defendants convicted of state jail felonies.
HB 421	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain offenders for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
HB 422	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the invocation of the rule in a criminal trial.
HB 830	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to an employee of a personal bond office administering oaths to or taking an acknowledgment or proof of a written instrument from personal bond applicants.
HB 831	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the administration and operation of a pretrial services office and the imposition of certain fees and costs.
HB 882	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a personal bond or a bail bond.
HB 883	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of bail bondsmen.
HB 884	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the authority of a private investigator or security officer to execute a capias issued after a forfeiture of bail.
HB 988	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the designation of a primary physical residence for a child in an order of joint managing conservatorship of the child.
HB 1042	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the removal of a motor vehicle from a vehicle storage facility operated under the Vehicle Storage Facility Act.
HB 1043	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harboring a runaway child.
HB 1044	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the total amount of time a student may spend in a bilingual education or special language program.
HB 1594	Last Action: Tagged in committee Caption: Relating to the penalty for certain intoxication offenses and the conditions for release of a defendant charged with or convicted of those offenses, including the use of an ignition interlock device.
HB 2386	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to discrimination or preferential treatment by the state or a political subdivision of the state because of race, color, sex, ethnicity, or national origin.
HB 2670	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the appeal of a conviction in a justice or municipal court.
HB 3362	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the repeal of release to mandatory supervision and to parole procedures applicable to certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 3363	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Public Safety to establish minimum standards for vendors of ignition interlock devices.
HB 3364	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the inspection of intermodal equipment; providing criminal and civil penalties.
HB 3365	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
HB 3366	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to lighting equipment on tow trucks.
HB 3367	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to participation in the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefit Act by former members of the governing bodies of community/junior colleges who render at least 10 continuous years of service and who are at least 55 years of age.
HB 3368	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a religious organization.
HB 3369	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to certain inspections of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
HB 3370	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain meetings of an appraisal review board be open to the public.
HB 3371	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the ad valorem tax records pertaining to the appraised value of property that is located in more than one appraisal district.
HB 3372	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the determination of an ad valorem tax protest based on inequality of appraisal.
HB 3373	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to police department mediation in certain municipalities and its effect on time schedules for appeals.
HB 3374	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the appointment of peace officers by a water district.
HB 3375	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to local control of police officer employment matters by certain municipalities.
HB 3376	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to fire and police department records concerning charges of misconduct and disciplinary actions in certain municipalities.
HB 3683	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of the Pasadena Improvement District.
HCR 13	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Claiming state sovereignty under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
HJR 24	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on state, district, and local elective offices.
HR 318	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the retirement of Beverly Bush as general manager of the Clear Lake Community Association.
HR 376	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Clyde Winford West on his 90th birthday.
75th Regular Session
HB 88	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain dangerous offenders.
HB 89	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the applicability of habitual offender punishment provisions to certain defendants convicted of state jail felonies.
HB 90	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the verification of reports of political contributions and political expenditures.
HB 1109	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to restrictive covenants applicable to certain residential real estate subdivisions.
HB 1320	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the removal of a motor vehicle from a vehicle storage facility operated under the Vehicle Storage Facility Act.
HB 1365	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases.
HB 1366	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to prohibiting employment discrimination against certain peace officers for refusing to take a polygraph examination.
HB 1472	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the conditions of employment for police officers in certain municipalities.
HB 1689	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the invocation of the rule in a criminal trial.
HB 1690	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment.
HB 1862	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain property seized in connection with the commission of a criminal offense.
HB 1863	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the waiver of a defect in a criminal charging instrument.
HB 1864	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain defendants for release on personal bond.
HB 1949	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the venue for certain offenses committed against children.
HB 1950	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence and testimony in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 1951	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to reports and investigations of the abuse or neglect of a child.
HB 2218	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of an offense involving driving, boating, or flying while intoxicated.
HB 2284	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the transfer of permits, registrations, or other authorizations issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
HB 2339	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the extension of restrictions imposing regular assessments in certain residential real estate subdivisions.
HB 2340	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a bail bond.
HB 2443	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to classification and appointment of firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
HB 2444	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to certain environmental permitting procedures of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
HB 2701	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to amendment or modification of certain permits and licenses issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
HB 3322	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to grant exemptions to rules regarding pollution control or abatement.
HB 3323	Last Action: Referred to Corrections Caption: Relating to making confidential certain information about peace officers, correctional officers, and their families; providing a penalty.
HB 3324	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to civil service for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
HB 3325	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the rate of interest on a refund of ad valorem taxes made by a taxing unit.
HB 3326	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to training for members of appraisal review boards and to the qualifications of the members of certain appraisal review boards.
HB 3327	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the representation of a property owner by an agent in a property tax matter.
HB 3328	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll.
HB 3329	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to requirements for governmental entities that acquire real property held in trust or sell real property to a trustee.
HB 3330	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to ownership of a drainage outfall ditch in Harris County.
HB 3331	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to a driving safety course in connection with certain offenses.
HCR 249	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the members of the 533rd Anti-aircraft Battalion on the occasion of their 18th reunion.
HR 119	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Gloria Cutrer of Houston on her receipt of the 1996 Mayor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service.
HR 555	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming members of Shell Explorer Post No. 9999 to the Capitol on April 7, 1997.
74th Regular Session
HB 17	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole of certain habitual violent offenders.
HB 18	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to restrictive covenants applicable to certain residential real estate subdivisions.
HB 19	Last Action: Referred to State Recreational Resources Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense involving certain sales of tickets to events; providing a penalty.
HB 716	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a person who has served as a member of the United States Senate or House of Representatives to be a candidate for the same office.
HB 732	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the invocation of the rule in a criminal trial.
HB 909	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to the level of assistance granted to certain welfare recipients.
HB 910	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to identifying certain fathers who are not named on the birth certificate and establishing their paternity.
HB 911	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to eligibility for AFDC benefits.
HB 912	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to participation of certain AFDC recipients in the job opportunities and basic skills (JOBS) training program.
HB 913	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to termination of AFDC payments for certain children.
HB 1453	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of metropolitan transit authorities.
HB 1454	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to requirements for certain political subdivisions that acquire real property held in trust.
HB 1522	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to agreements creating joint tenancies with rights of survivorship in real property.
HB 1998	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to industrial solid waste and hazardous waste management fees.
HB 2015	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to statutory changes to obtain delegation to Texas of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
HB 2047	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases.
HB 2048	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the affidavit on campaign and officeholder reports.
HB 2421	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the punishment for repeat or habitual misdemeanor offenders.
HB 2422	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the authority of a court to order a defendant convicted of a misdemeanor to pay restitution in lieu of a fine.
HB 2423	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the assessment and collection of certain criminal justice fees by certain officers and by community supervision and corrections departments.
HB 2424	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to requiring as a condition of community supervision that a defendant make a payment to the crime victims' compensation fund.
HB 2736	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the withdrawal of a resignation by a firefighter or police officer in certain municipalities.
HB 2737	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the salaries of certain municipal police officers.
HB 2738	Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments Caption: Relating to service credit in retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
HB 2739	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to airport police and security for certain municipalities and political subdivisions.
HB 2740	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to group health insurance for retirees of certain municipalities.
HB 2779	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to certain employee suspensions and procedures for appealing those suspensions in certain sheriff's departments.
HB 2844	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen.
HCR 11	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution.
HCR 12	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Urging the Congress of the United States to amend the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 to exempt school districts from the employee trip reduction provisions required in extreme and severe nonattainment areas.
HCR 140	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Joe Manor.
HCR 150	Last Action: Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel. Caption: Designating the battleship Texas as the official State Ship of Texas.
HCR 212	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the House to make technical corrections in H.B. 2015.
HCR 227	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the Rohm and Haas Lone Star Plant ground breaking ceremony.
HJR 56	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve in legislative office or in a statewide elective executive office.
HJR 93	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on state, district, and local elective offices.
HR 96	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Weldon "Stoney" Phillips on his 80th birthday.
HR 183	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sallie Ann Langseth on her selection as Secondary School Teacher of the Year.
HR 670	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Fred Ernest Gray.
HR 694	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Pasadena police officer Leslie Ian Early.
HR 1051	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rebecca Faye Dorsett Buck.
HR 1052	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring William F. Bailey Elementary School.
HR 1053	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Pauline Sophie Trojanowski Braden on her retirement.
HR 1054	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Patricia Ann Autrey Hawkins on the occasion of her retirement.
HR 1144	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Martin Roller.
73rd Regular Session
HB 1104	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the name of the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
HB 1965	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to the creation of metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
HB 2346	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the closing of the guardianship of the estate of a minor ward.
HCM 143	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Head Coach Phil Eaton and the Pasadena High School Eagles on winning the District 23-5A basketball championship.
HR 250	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Department of Public Safety Trooper Jim Alexander on the occasion of his retirement.
HR 491	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Harry Riley.
HR 522	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Congratulating head coach Phil Eaton and the Pasadena High School Eagles on their District 23-5A basketball championship.
HR 819	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the officers and employees of Rollins Environmental Services (TX), Incorporated, for its contributions to the protection and safety of all Texans.
HR 888	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting the Junior Statesmen Foundation permission to use the house chamber on June 24 and July 7, 1993.