Legislation authored by Senfronia Thompson

Includes legislation with Senfronia Thompson as the primary author for the 63rd 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 88 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
HB 107 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
HB 137 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a court to terminate the sentence of certain persons released on parole.
HB 161 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.
HB 169 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances and marihuana.
HB 179 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
HB 187 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.
HB 217 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
HB 225 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.
HB 232 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.
HB 240 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
HB 251 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
HB 260 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
HB 266 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1.
HB 270 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
HB 390 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to requirements for human trafficking awareness and prevention in commercial lodging establishments; authorizing a civil penalty.
HB 436 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to grounds for refusal of certain alcoholic beverage licenses and permits.
HB 549 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to exemptions from liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
HB 551 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to reports on the prevalence of eating disorders and eating disorder-related deaths in this state.
HB 614 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a cause of action for deprivation of certain rights, privileges, or immunities under color of law.
HB 619 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to developing a strategic plan to support the child-care workforce.
HB 636 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee.
HB 829 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a progressive disciplinary matrix for police officer misconduct in certain municipalities.
HB 830 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
HB 831 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the basic peace officer training course, including training for peace officers on the prohibition against the intentional use of certain neck restraints.
HB 832 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
HB 833 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of force to make an arrest or search and to law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response.
HB 834 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring the corroboration of certain testimony in a criminal case involving a controlled substance.
HB 865 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to spousal maintenance.
HB 866 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
HB 867 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a qualified domestic relations order for the payment of spousal maintenance and child support obligations.
HB 868 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the jury charge and jury findings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 869 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
HB 870 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
HB 1540 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
HB 1573 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the use of a movable structure as a polling place in a county participating in the countywide polling place program.
HB 1627 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of air quality permits for concrete plants located in certain areas.
HB 1717 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the state's continuing duty to disclose exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case and prohibited retaliation against local assistant prosecutors for discharging that duty.
HB 1932 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to notice of available alternatives to the lapse or surrender of a life insurance policy.
HB 1966 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the designation of July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.
HB 1967 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to a database of information about women with uterine fibroids and to uterine fibroid education and research.
HB 2204 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the conduct of charitable bingo.
HB 2248 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to next generation 9-1-1 services provided through an Internet Protocol network and wireless service provider expense reimbursements for certain counties; imposing a fee.
HB 2287 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to data collection and receipt of certain reports by and consultation with the Collaborative Task Force on Public School Mental Health Services.
HB 2290 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.
HB 2305 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, and the Texas Real Estate Commission; increasing a fee.
HB 2507 Last Action: Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to compensation and wage history.
HB 2629 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a registry for and requiring the registration of certain unmanned teller machines; imposing a fee; providing a civil penalty.
HB 2794 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to evidence in prosecutions of trafficking or certain prostitution-related offenses.
HB 2795 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the offense of solicitation of prostitution and certain other consequences of that offense; increasing a criminal penalty; making conforming changes.
HB 2803 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to a commercial landlord's or tenant's remedies regarding certain unlawful activities in a multiunit commercial property.
HB 2954 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to a suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention grant program for certain public elementary schools.
HB 3051 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to authorization for the creation of a county ethics commission in certain counties.
HB 3158 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
HB 3295 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of certain actions by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
HB 3486 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to an agreement with a private entity for dynamic message signs used in certain statewide alert systems.
HB 3897 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to fees levied by municipalities and counties for certain alcoholic beverage licenses.
HB 4308 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to prohibiting seeking or imposing the death penalty on the basis of a person's race or ethnicity.
HB 4477 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.
HB 4661 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to required sexual harassment prevention training for members of the legislature and lobbyists.
HJR 5 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and the dedication of bond proceeds to the Brain Institute of Texas established to fund brain research in this state.
HJR 10 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to terminate the sentence of a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole.
HR 748 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
HR 1180 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former state representative Michael "Tuffy" Hamilton.
86th Regular Session
HB 10 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental and Behavioral Health Research Institute.
HB 15 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the prevention of, prosecution of, penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses and to orders of nondisclosure for persons who committed certain of those offenses; regulating occupations and property to prevent and respond to those criminal offenses, including requiring a student occupational permit for those purposes; authorizing fees; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
HB 287 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
HB 288 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
HB 289 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1.
HB 290 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.
HB 292 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to inclusion of instruction on the trafficking of persons in the basic training curriculum for peace officers.
HB 402 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.
HB 403 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees and the superintendent of an independent school district regarding sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other maltreatment of children.
HB 404 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
HB 461 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
HB 482 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
HB 501 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
HB 553 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to notice regarding summer weekend possession of a child under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 554 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to temporary orders during the pendency of an appeal in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 555 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to certain rights of the sole managing conservator of a child in relation to the child's passport.
HB 556 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a protective order by default.
HB 557 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure.
HB 558 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to court-ordered support for a child with a disability.
HB 559 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to written agreements incident to divorce or annulment.
HB 560 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property by persons who are parties to certain suits and decrees.
HB 577 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to dispenser requirements for refilling prescriptions for certain controlled substances.
HB 586 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the annual state contribution to counties for certain statutory probate court judge salaries.
HB 647 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disciplinary actions that may be taken against police officers in certain municipalities.
HB 704 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to renewing the application to receive ballots to be voted by mail for certain elections held during a calendar year.
HB 887 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the use of force to make an arrest or search and law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response.
HB 906 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a collaborative task force to study certain public school mental health services.
HB 914 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the regulation of bingo games.
HB 955 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to eligibility requirements for student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
HB 1139 Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
HB 1158 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
HB 1216 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
HB 1251 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to fraternal benefit societies in a hazardous financial condition.
HB 1264 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to pharmacist communications to prescribing practitioners regarding certain dispensed biological products.
HB 1271 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the award of good conduct time to certain inmates; changing parole eligibility.
HB 1311 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
HB 1321 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
HB 1386 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to training and development activities for persons who may interact with an individual with autism or other pervasive developmental disorder.
HB 1389 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.
HB 1419 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.
HB 1443 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the certification of an area's wet or dry status for the purpose of an alcoholic beverage permit or license.
HB 1452 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
HB 1520 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
HB 1540 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
HB 1584 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer.
HB 1624 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the annual state contribution to counties for statutory probate court judge salaries.
HB 1675 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; changing fees.
HB 1719 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalties for the possession of small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances and marihuana.
HB 1839 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
HB 1841 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a housing unit that the owner or a predecessor of the owner acquired from a community land trust.
HB 1842 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
HB 1965 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services.
HB 2171 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to activities that constitute the criminal offense of maintaining or assisting in maintaining a common nuisance.
HB 2172 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to grounds for refusal of certain alcoholic beverage licenses and permits.
HB 2200 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment of certain controlled substance offenses committed in a drug-free zone.
HB 2204 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to certain novelty items advertising or promoting alcoholic beverages.
HB 2235 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the amount credited in a state fiscal year to the judicial fund to provide basic civil legal services.
HB 2268 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a provision in a construction contract that incorporates the terms and conditions of another document.
HB 2398 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
HB 2444 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the hours of instruction required to obtain an operator license to practice cosmetology.
HB 2602 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers.
HB 3051 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to damage to a motor vehicle caused by the vehicle being flooded.
HB 3078 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
HB 3189 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
HB 3279 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the content of certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms for the sale of residential property.
HB 3289 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
HB 3424 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
HB 3425 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the consideration of a subsequent writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases.
HB 3426 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.
HB 3543 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated.
HB 3594 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain ongoing duties of an attorney representing the state that relate to exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case.
HB 3624 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a reduced occupational licensing fee for certain former license holders.
HB 3704 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to certain public health data maintained by the Department of State Health Services and shared with certain local health entities.
HB 3732 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds.
HB 3800 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by certain law enforcement entities and by prosecutors.
HB 4006 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to licensing examination requirements for a journeyman lineman.
HB 4163 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment for certain persons released on parole.
HJR 5 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to the Texas mental and behavioral health research fund established to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues.
HJR 130 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole.
HR 485 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2019, as Texas Pharmacy Day at the State Capitol.
HR 924 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former state representative Paul Cruz Moreno.
HR 1387 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the opening of George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.
HR 1388 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 6, 2019, as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.
HR 2198 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 20.
85th Regular Session
HB 29 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
HB 228 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
HB 269 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution.
HB 272 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges.
HB 573 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
HB 574 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
HB 575 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1.
HB 914 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the administration of services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including foster care, child protective, and prevention and early intervention services.
HB 937 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.
HB 1032 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.
HB 1036 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to coverage for certain breast cancer screening procedures under certain health benefit plans.
HB 1057 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.
HB 1066 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the collection of certain judgments through court proceeding.
HB 1080 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse.
HB 1106 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission.
HB 1111 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the child safety zone applicable to registered sex offenders and to certain other persons who are released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
HB 1201 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
HB 1284 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.
HB 1307 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters on probation.
HB 1324 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to computation of state aid for a school district required to maintain an optional homestead exemption.
HB 1326 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
HB 1364 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
HB 1374 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person who is the subject of an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
HB 1392 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the use of an electronic recovery and access to data prepaid card reader to seize forfeitable property.
HB 1430 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the indigent status of a person for the purposes of the driver responsibility program.
HB 1468 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sanitation and safety requirements for certain artificial bodies of water maintained for public recreational purposes.
HB 1480 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to a writ of mandamus by a court of appeals against an associate judge in certain cases.
HB 1491 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to the possession of a child on the child's birthday under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 1495 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the rendition of certain temporary orders during the pendency of a suit for modification of an order that provides for the conservatorship, support, or possession of or access to a child.
HB 1501 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to child custody evaluations; creating an offense.
HB 1539 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer.
HB 1599 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
HB 1600 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to certain mental health screenings under the Texas Health Steps program.
HB 1616 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
HB 1622 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
HB 1749 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense punishable by fine only; authorizing a fee.
HB 1864 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops.
HB 1873 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to renewing the application to receive ballots to be voted by mail for certain elections held during a calendar year.
HB 1959 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to alternative registration technologies for commercial motor vehicles.
HB 2044 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to matters concerning peace officers, including racial profiling, use of force, equipment, and disciplinary procedures.
HB 2102 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the state bar.
HB 2103 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.
HB 2120 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to good conduct time earned by certain inmates and the consideration of release on parole for those inmates.
HB 2203 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
HB 2299 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to verification of alcohol content for prior approval of malt beverages.
HB 2339 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to trade-in credit agreements offered in connection with certain motor vehicle retail installment contracts.
HB 2552 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to measures to address and deter certain criminal or other unlawful activity, including trafficking of persons, sexual offenses, prostitution, and activity that may constitute a public nuisance; increasing criminal penalties; creating a criminal offense.
HB 2561 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the regulation of certain prescription drugs, prescription drug prescribers and dispensers, and colleges of pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees.
HB 2576 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to studies by the Public Utility Commission of Texas analyzing electric rates.
HB 2577 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of bingo games; authorizing fee refunds.
HB 2578 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the elimination of certain fees for licensure and the disposition of certain fees collected by the Texas Lottery Commission under the Bingo Enabling Act.
HB 2581 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to certain information or assistance provided by life insurance agents to owners of life insurance policies.
HB 2586 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the electronic filing of bail bonds.
HB 2622 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the issuance of subpoenas or certain other court orders with respect to an online service provider in the investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offenses.
HB 2629 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to notice and continuing education requirements regarding human trafficking for cosmetologists and cosmetology facilities.
HB 2640 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty for contempt of court.
HB 2645 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the development of a program and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development.
HB 2676 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the restoration of rights to certain persons convicted of a felony offense.
HB 2934 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the civil consequences imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
HB 3008 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain information or assistance by life insurance agents to owners of life insurance policies.
HB 3016 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a criminal defendant for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
HB 3078 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to sunset review of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the transfer of the regulation of podiatry to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing a reduction in fees.
HB 3144 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under certain health benefit plans and the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
HB 3152 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility.
HB 3155 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
HB 3252 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to certain contracting requirements for certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
HB 3312 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to certain reports by the Board of Pardons and Parole
HB 3340 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of information regarding firearm safety and suicide prevention.
HB 3375 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to biennial projections of an equivalent equalized wealth level and equalized funding elements.
HB 3505 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors.
HB 3902 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to commencement and prosecution of certain actions by and to investigations conducted by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
HB 3905 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the practice of cosmetology by a person who holds an esthetician specialty license.
HB 3932 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the application for and issuance of a marriage license and the marriage of a minor.
HCR 94 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Declaring opposition to the enactment or enforcement of a law requiring the revocation or suspension of the driver's license of any individual convicted of a drug offense.
HR 535 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Phyllis Kennedy on her retirement as minister of music from the Fellowship of Enlightenment in Houston.
HR 537 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce on its 10th anniversary.
HR 1159 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March as Women's History Month.
HR 1425 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing October 13, 2017, as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Texas.
HR 2069 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Margie Derouen Provost on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
HR 2507 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lisa Rachelle Freeman Anderson of San Marcos.
HR 2605 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1913.
85th 1st Called Session
HB 104 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
HB 105 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.
HB 106 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.
HB 126 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
HB 240 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1.
HB 241 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
HB 257 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution.
HB 332 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to grand jury proceedings.
HB 344 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the practice of cosmetology by a person who holds an esthetician specialty license.
HR 351 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former governor Mark White.
84th Regular Session
HB 10 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses.
HB 186 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
HB 187 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to unlawful employment practices.
HB 188 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the composition, duties, and continuation of the human trafficking prevention task force.
HB 189 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child or for certain sexual assault offenses.
HB 240 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military medals.
HB 253 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1.
HB 254 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
HB 289 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of certain independent school districts.
HB 304 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
HB 433 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters on probation.
HB 434 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission; providing a penalty.
HB 943 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the applicability of a wage and salary presumption to an incarcerated person for purposes of determining child support obligations.
HB 987 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to gestational agreements.
HB 1072 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to serve on the board of a property owners' association.
HB 1076 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the authority of a magistrate to prohibit certain communications in an order for emergency protection; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 1079 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the distribution of certain civil penalties, payments, and civil restitution received by the attorney general.
HB 1102 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.
HB 1105 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
HB 1115 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor defendants before a magistrate.
HB 1151 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to sexual harassment protection for unpaid interns.
HB 1167 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional family district court in Harris County.
HB 1217 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to certain reporting requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding child protection, including reporting information for certain foster children who are missing or are victims of sex trafficking.
HB 1267 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
HB 1375 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to creating a defense to revocation of parole, mandatory supervision, or community supervision for a person who travels through a child safety zone.
HB 1390 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to remedies for discrimination by a public employer against a public employee in connection with a claim for workers' compensation.
HB 1409 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
HB 1438 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to probate matters, including guardianships and other matters related to incapacitated persons.
HB 1449 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
HB 1453 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a dismissal or nonsuit of an application for a protective order.
HB 1460 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a temporary restraining order for preservation of property and protection of the parties in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
HB 1470 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a parent appointed as a conservator of a child disclose certain information regarding family violence.
HB 1480 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the definitions of dating violence and family violence for purposes of the issuance of a protective order.
HB 1500 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to certain temporary orders in a suit for modification of an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 1510 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to liability of persons who lease dwellings to persons with criminal records.
HB 1520 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the assignment to a trial court of a judge or justice who was defeated in a primary or general election.
HB 1540 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to renewing the application to receive ballots to be voted by mail for certain elections held during a calendar year.
HB 1590 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.
HB 1740 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration of rabies vaccine under a local rabies control program.
HB 1799 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.
HB 1851 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to promulgation of certain forms for use in landlord-tenant matters.
HB 1861 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to reports to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on the composition of grand and petit juries in each county.
HB 1940 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the improvement of oral health care access through the regulation of dental hygiene practitioners, dental hygienists, and dentists in this state.
HB 1980 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing body of certain taxing units to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
HB 2061 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of prostitution.
HB 2070 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to certain requirements for certain facilities licensed by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the department's enforcement authority.
HB 2079 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the designation of May as Postpartum Depression Awareness Month.
HB 2110 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the scheduling of an execution date and the issuance of a warrant of execution.
HB 2196 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the promulgation of certain forms for use in probate matters.
HB 2200 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Greater Greenspoint Management District of Harris County.
HB 2233 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a parent education pilot program by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
HB 2268 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to expunction of convictions and records in failure to attend school cases.
HB 2327 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a studies on the rates of electric utilities.
HB 2328 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the manufacture of wine by the holder of a winery permit.
HB 2360 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain residential educational child-care facilities serving victims of human trafficking.
HB 2424 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to fees paid to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
HB 2435 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.
HB 2438 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.
HB 2499 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the electronic filing of bail bonds.
HB 2511 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the human trafficking prevention business partnership.
HB 2550 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment and duties of a task force to study and make recommendations on family support and parent education programs.
HB 2630 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to certain programs provided to families of children at risk for abuse and neglect.
HB 2642 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and regulation by counties of amusement redemption machine game rooms on bingo premises; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing fees and taxes; creating civil and administrative penalties; increasing a criminal penalty.
HB 2664 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that exclude one-half of optional homestead exemptions.
HB 2671 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to penalties for certain criminal offenses regarding operating a motor vehicle; imposing a fee and changing a surcharge.
HB 2700 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the release of bulk criminal history record information by certain individuals and agencies.
HB 2710 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the duty of an attorney ad litem to locate and represent a defendant in a suit to collect a delinquent ad valorem tax.
HB 2723 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 2733 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to payment and reimbursement of court costs in a guardianship proceeding.
HB 2817 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to fees and costs imposed by mortgagees or mortgage servicers for certain legal services performed by an attorney.
HB 2829 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to requiring the provision of security from certain persons for the probable costs of a guardianship proceeding.
HB 2858 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate judge or other judge authorized to hear probate, guardianship, or mental health matters, and the subsequent assignment of another judge.
HB 3003 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the appointment of counsel in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 3030 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to participation in certain programs by, and insurer premium tax credits for investments in, certified capital companies.
HB 3031 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the decertification of a certified capital company.
HB 3043 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.
HB 3070 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the disposition of remains.
HB 3095 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to durable powers of attorney and advance directives.
HB 3121 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 3131 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to abandoned vehicles held by vehicle storage facilities.
HB 3326 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to decreasing the punishment for certain criminal offenses.
HB 3368 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the hours during which a holder of a retail dealer's on-premise late hours license may sell beer.
HB 3389 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the distribution of beer and ale by certain manufactures.
HB 3404 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to a study on providing care to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
HB 3432 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston.
HB 3454 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
HB 3500 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution.
HB 3562 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a policy allowing a grace period after the exhaustion of the balance of a meal card or account used by students to purchase meals in public schools.
HB 3811 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to extensions of consumer credit in the form of a deferred presentment transaction that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 3812 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to extensions of consumer credit in the form of a motor vehicle title loan that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty.
HB 3906 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction and the appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 4175 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to eminent domain powers of certain conservation and reclamation districts.
HCR 49 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.
HCR 75 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Encouraging the State Preservation Board and the director of the Bullock Texas State History Museum to establish a museum of Texas music history as a permanent and integral program within the Bullock Museum.
HJR 96 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of certain political subdivisions to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
HJR 129 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas to conduct all forms of gaming on certain tribal land and requiring the tribes to annually pay five percent of net proceeds from gaming to the comptroller of public accounts for deposit in the general revenue fund.
HR 483 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of White Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Houston.
HR 685 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. John E. Cameron Sr. on his 45th pastoral anniversary with Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi.
HR 922 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing support for raising awareness of metastatic breast cancer and for expanding research into its causes and the development of more effective treatments.
HR 1504 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sandra Lee Anderson of Lorena.
HR 1591 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former Texas state representative Phillip R. Cates of Dripping Springs.
HR 1594 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former State Representative Richard S. Geiger of Dallas.
HR 1606 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of Texas firefighters and paramedics and their families.
HR 1751 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 10, 2015, as Texas Ending Modern Slavery Day.
HR 1907 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 13, 2015, as Texas Female Judges Day at the State Capitol.
HR 3381 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Alex Gamez Jr. for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Senfronia Thompson.
HR 3382 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Shardae Womack for her service in the office of State Representative Senfronia Thompson as a participant in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 3383 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jessica Rodriguez for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Senfronia Thompson.
HR 3394 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 189.
HR 3419 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Gordon "Doc" Arnold Jr. of Austin.
HR 3437 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1882.
HR 3479 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 507.
83rd Regular Session
HB 8 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of trafficking of persons.
HB 89 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.
HB 90 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to civil liability for compelled prostitution and certain promotion of prostitution.
HB 91 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the designation of a juvenile court and a pre-adjudication diversion program for certain juveniles alleged to have engaged in conduct that violates certain penal laws regarding prostitution.
HB 226 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
HB 385 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to bond requirements for county officers and employees, district attorneys, and criminal district attorneys.
HB 386 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of inmates convicted of compelling prostitution or trafficking of persons.
HB 387 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to spousal maintenance agreements.
HB 388 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of a property distribution agreement incident to divorce or annulment.
HB 389 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of spousal maintenance agreements and property distribution agreements incident to divorce or annulment.
HB 390 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to standing for a grandparent or certain other persons to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 391 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
HB 392 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to newborn screening for congenital heart defects.
HB 393 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to possession of or access to a child by a grandparent or certain other persons.
HB 394 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to limits on prizes for bingo games.
HB 396 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to providing a federal postcard applicant with a ballot for certain elections in which the applicant is eligible to vote.
HB 421 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the hours of sale for liquor.
HB 512 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates for release on medically recommended intensive supervision.
HB 795 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to gestational agreements.
HB 796 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the licensing of a journeyman lineman.
HB 797 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain written information the Windham School District must provide to a person before the person enrolls in a district vocational training program.
HB 798 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to certain actions taken by certain licensing authorities regarding a license holder or applicant who has been convicted of a Class C misdemeanor.
HB 799 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to vocational training programs provided by the Windham School District.
HB 829 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the governor's executive authority while traveling outside of the state.
HB 950 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
HB 979 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
HB 989 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the fine or penalty for violation of a municipal rule, ordinance, or police regulation and municipal court jurisdiction to enforce certain violations.
HB 990 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a sentencing policy, accountability, and review council to develop means to assess the effect of sentencing practices and policies on state correctional resources and improve the efficiency of the state criminal justice system, to develop a plan regarding the prosecution of certain child offenders, and to review certain penal laws.
HB 1184 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to an exemption from registration and regulation requirements for steam cookers.
HB 1185 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the retention of certain records in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship by a child's attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus attorney.
HB 1186 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Texas Racing Commission's ability to share investigatory information with other state regulatory agencies.
HB 1187 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the power of stewards or judges to impose penalties under the Texas Racing Act; providing penalties.
HB 1188 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to limiting the liability of persons who employ persons with criminal convictions.
HB 1254 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
HB 1272 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the continuation and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.
HB 1416 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston.
HB 1417 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
HB 1418 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to examination requirements for wards and proposed wards in certain guardianship matters.
HB 1419 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a report to the legislature by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division concerning wage discrimination.
HB 1445 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the distribution of certain civil penalties and civil restitution received by the attorney general.
HB 1480 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the practice of dentistry, including the regulation of dental service organizations; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 1659 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to certain actions taken by certain licensing authorities regarding a license holder or applicant who received deferred adjudication for certain offenses.
HB 1660 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the collection and reporting of municipal and other local governmental entity sales and use taxes.
HB 1661 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
HB 1921 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to disciplinary standards and procedures applicable to grievances alleging certain prosecutorial misconduct.
HB 1922 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to certain information to which a social study evaluator is entitled in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1923 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the administration, collection, and enforcement of sales and use taxes.
HB 1950 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the repeal of certain offenses relating to certain occupations regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
HB 1951 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of telecommunicators; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1952 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to professional development training for certain public school personnel regarding student disciplinary procedures.
HB 1953 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the payment for liquor by a retailer.
HB 1954 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the education requirements for a notary public; authorizing a fee.
HB 1955 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the employment of domestic workers and hotel workers; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 2000 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the qualification of certain nonprofit schools and educational institutions for exemption from state laws regulating career schools and colleges and to complaints made against those entities.
HB 2078 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to imposing an additional mixed beverage tax and depositing the revenue in the crime victim compensation fund.
HB 2079 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the continuation of title insurance coverage of certain transferred property.
HB 2080 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated; changing the amount of a fee and requiring the collection of a fee.
HB 2081 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain property from seizure by creditors.
HB 2095 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology; authorizing fees.
HB 2100 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the salary for certain employees of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
HB 2124 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a medical power of attorney.
HB 2306 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the permanent authority of certain voters to vote early by mail.
HB 2458 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting seeking or imposing the death penalty on the basis of a person's race.
HB 2459 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the limitation on the amount that may be charged for certain debt cancellation agreements.
HB 2460 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the possession of stamps indicating the payment of taxes by certain permittees.
HB 2461 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to use of spendthrift trust assets to pay certain costs.
HB 2462 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to automobile club memberships offered in connection with certain motor vehicle retail installment contracts.
HB 2463 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the contents of a court order appointing a guardian of the person of a ward.
HB 2511 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston.
HB 2559 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the rights of certain victims of sexual assault.
HB 2560 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the duties of health care facilities, health care providers, and the Department of State Health Services with respect to care provided to a sexual assault survivor in an emergency department of a health care facility.
HB 2603 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
HB 2725 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by a victims of trafficking shelter center and the creation of minimum standards for certain facilities that provide services to victims of trafficking.
HB 2819 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to establishing a demonstration project for preventative health care services, and implementation of related outreach activities.
HB 2880 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rights and duties of hospital patients and certain health care providers; providing civil penalties.
HB 2912 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to decedents' estates.
HB 2913 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to trusts.
HB 2914 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1.
HB 2915 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to relating to notice and costs in guardianship proceedings.
HB 2916 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to decedents' estates.
HB 2917 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the property code.
HB 2918 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to statutory durable powers of attorney.
HB 3079 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to limiting the liability of landlords who rent or lease dwellings to persons with criminal records.
HB 3096 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the use of an emergency notification system by certain public service providers.
HB 3241 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the civil prosecution of racketeering related to trafficking of persons; providing penalties.
HB 3935 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the territory of the East Aldine Management District.
HCR 21 Last Action: Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Caption: Urging the United States Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.
HCR 29 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Directing the State Preservation Board to install on a specific chair in the house gallery a plaque engraved with the words "In memory of Michael W. McKinney, a great Texan and protector of the Code and Constitution."
HJR 71 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the governor, and the lieutenant governor when acting as governor, retain executive authority unless unavailable as provided by law.
HJR 117 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land.
HR 242 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 29, 2013, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day at the State Capitol.
HR 266 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Directing the State Preservation Board to install on a specific chair in the house gallery a plaque engraved with the words "In memory of Michael W. McKinney, a great Texan and protector of the Code and Constitution."
HR 1897 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 100th McIntosh-Ruffin Family Reunion in Jefferson.
HR 2155 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the dedication of Ernest McGowen, Sr., Elementary School in the Houston Independent School District.
HR 2784 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ana Cabrera-Marquez for her work as a McClendon Scholar and legislative intern in the office of State Representative Senfronia Thompson during the 83rd Texas Legislature.
83rd 1st Called Session
HR 183 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Marjorie Avant of Austin, former journal clerk of the Texas House of Representatives.
HR 184 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Cynthia Gerhardt, former chief clerk of the Texas House of Representatives.
HR 185 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alice Ruth Finley of Austin, former journal clerk of the Texas House of Representatives.
83rd 2nd Called Session
HB 23 Last Action: Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
Caption: Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
HR 115 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Floyd Hopson Joseph of Houston on his 80th birthday.
82nd Regular Session
HB 3 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a sentence of life without parole on certain defendants who commit certain sexual offenses.
HB 7 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and certain criminal and civil consequences of offenses involving or related to the trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of those offenses.
HB 438 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for orally administered anticancer medications.
HB 590 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the consummation of sales for purposes of local sales and use taxes and to the reallocation of those taxes.
HB 901 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to spousal maintenance.
HB 902 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
HB 903 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain costs and expenses of a juvenile case manager.
HB 904 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the municipal court building security fund.
HB 905 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order.
HB 906 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to appointments made in and the appeal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 907 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the duration of a protective order against family violence.
HB 908 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the division of community property on dissolution of marriage.
HB 909 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity.
HB 910 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to gestational agreements.
HB 1260 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to family violence and protective orders.
HB 1261 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the municipal court technology fund.
HB 1262 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a court order for the possession of or access to a child under three years of age.
HB 1451 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain dog and cat breeders; providing penalties.
HB 1554 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to immunity for reporting insurance fraud.
HB 1555 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts that provide additional days of instruction financed with local funds.
HB 1630 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to funding the TEXAS grant program at public institutions of higher education.
HB 1631 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to expedited credentialing for certain podiatrists providing services under a managed care plan.
HB 1809 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the registration of diagnostic imaging equipment, the accreditation of diagnostic imaging facilities, and the regulation of diagnostic imaging providers; providing penalties.
HB 1819 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the Aldine Improvement District; providing authority to impose a tax.
HB 1954 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the application of the franchise tax to certain S corporations.
HB 1955 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to contracting with a lottery operator by the Texas Lottery Commission.
HB 1956 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to appeal of an order of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission or the commission's administrator refusing, canceling, or suspending a license or permit.
HB 1957 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to appeal from certain orders of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission or the commission's administrator.
HB 1958 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to investigations of violations of and complaints and protests under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
HB 1959 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to appeal of the certification of an area's wet or dry status.
HB 2012 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to certain prohibited dealings between a wholesaler and retailer of alcoholic beverages.
HB 2014 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses and to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses.
HB 2015 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to certain conduct indicating a need for supervision and the sealing of records related to that conduct.
HB 2093 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/12
Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs.
HB 2094 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to notice to a judgment debtor of the filing of a foreign judgment.
HB 2095 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to genetic testing in certain proceedings to declare heirship.
HB 2096 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the filing of writs of habeas corpus in mental health cases.
HB 2421 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to determinations of paternity; creating an offense.
HB 2422 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the procedure for providing a copy of the final decree of dissolution of a marriage to a party who waived service of process.
HB 2423 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain prohibited practices of third-party administrators relating to automotive glass repair services.
HB 2424 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of video gaming by authorized organizations and commercial operators that are licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises; providing penalties.
HB 2425 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to notice to the attorney general of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas statutes.
HB 2426 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to certain rights and duties of nurses.
HB 2427 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the rights and duties of hospital patients and certain health care providers; providing civil penalties.
HB 2501 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to voting in property owners' association elections.
HB 2502 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the fees collected by district court clerks on the filing of certain civil actions or proceedings to fund basic civil legal services.
HB 2503 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to insurance agent licenses issued to certain foreign corporations and partnerships.
HB 2504 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to immunity from liability for county auditors.
HB 2711 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the sealing of the records of juveniles who are the victims of human trafficking and have been adjudicated to have engaged in certain delinquent conduct.
HB 2712 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to providing notice of a change in certain contact information of an alcoholic beverage license or permit holder.
HB 2713 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to refinancing low-rate home loans involving natural disaster recovery funds.
HB 2714 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to judicial review of a decision to terminate certain federal housing assistance.
HB 2727 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation of the application of eyelash extensions and private beauty culture schools; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2728 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.
HB 3000 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to creating the offense of continuous trafficking of persons; providing a penalty and other civil consequences.
HB 3001 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the monitoring of and provision of certain information regarding certain high-risk sex offenders; providing a penalty.
HB 3120 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the treatment of certain exempt organizations as agents of suppliers or distributors of taxable items for purposes of the sales and use tax.
HB 3121 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to objections to a judge assigned to a trial court.
HB 3122 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the potential effect of certain convictions on automobile insurance rates.
HB 3123 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to codifying federal foster care funding requirements to locate and provide information to relatives and other adults following the removal of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services, and court findings regarding those efforts.
HB 3124 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the licensing of a journeyman lineman.
HB 3125 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the offenses of unauthorized duplication, unauthorized recording, unauthorized operation of recording device, and improper labeling of recordings.
HB 3211 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to commissions paid by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 3219 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to intelligence data standards and protected personal information.
HB 3538 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision or on super-intensive supervision parole.
HB 3539 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to acquire by eminent domain certain public utilities.
HB 3575 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land; providing penalties.
HB 3576 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land and by licensed operators at horse and greyhound racetracks and licensed locations; providing penalties.
HB 3610 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to periodic rate adjustments by electric utilities.
HB 3823 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain telecommunicators; providing penalties.
HB 3843 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to excluding certain territory from the Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2.
HB 3858 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a county criminal court at law in Harris County.
HCR 126 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Edmund Kuempel of Seguin.
HCR 173 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1451.
HJR 119 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize the operation of video gaming in this state by persons and organizations licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises and providing that federally recognized Indian tribes are not prohibited from conducting gaming on certain Indian lands.
HJR 151 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land.
HJR 152 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land and by licensed operators at horse and greyhound racetracks and licensed locations.
HR 181 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Texas motorcyclists to Austin for their Legislative Day at the State Capitol on January 24, 2011.
HR 1578 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 27, 2011, as Anti-Human Trafficking Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1883 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 12, 2011, as International Nurses Day and welcoming the Texas National Nurses Organizing Committee to the State Capitol.
HR 2069 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Mark Harris for his service on the board of the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association.
HR 2555 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Steven E. Simmons for his service to the Texas Department of Transportation.
82nd 1st Called Session
HR 209 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating June Lohman on the occasion of her retirement from Comcast.
HR 264 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Texas Junior State of America on its 20th anniversary.
81st Regular Session
HB 639 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund.
HB 788 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
HB 789 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a criminal justice policy impact statement attached to certain bills or resolutions.
HB 980 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the collection and allocation of local sales and use taxes.
HB 981 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 982 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a tax on the gross receipts from admissions fees charged by sexually oriented businesses.
HB 983 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal nonsupport.
HB 1148 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
HB 1149 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
HB 1150 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
HB 1151 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including temporary orders, orders for modification, adoption assistance, and foster care.
HB 1152 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
HB 1375 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to staff development training for certain public school personnel regarding student disciplinary procedures.
HB 1376 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the collection and allocation of local sales and use taxes.
HB 1377 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the procedure for reallocating local sales and use taxes.
HB 1378 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.
HB 1488 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the summoning of jurors to justice of the peace courts in certain counties.
HB 1489 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the practice of nursing; providing civil penalties.
HB 1569 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to equal access to places of public accommodation.
HB 1570 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
HB 1571 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to actions in a justice court regarding the repair of residential rental property.
HB 1572 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the imposition of statutory damages against a debt collector or third-party debt collector for improper debt collection activities.
HB 1573 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a recipient of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund provide a health benefit plan for its employees.
HB 1574 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to services for persons with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders and their families.
HB 1757 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to review of certain license examinations for insurance agents.
HB 1758 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the requirements for a plumber's apprentice to obtain a plumber's license.
HB 1759 Last Action: Subcommittee meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain orally administered anticancer medications.
HB 1760 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the filing of an action in connection with foreclosure of a lien on residential real property.
HB 1761 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the reserve requirements for credit life and credit accident and health insurance.
HB 1931 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to judicial review of a decision to terminate certain federal housing assistance.
HB 1932 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to consumer labeling requirements for certain health benefit plans; providing penalties.
HB 1933 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to restrictions on holders of package store permits.
HB 2278 Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act for certain medical supplies.
HB 2279 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to the provision of and billing for certain diagnostic imaging services.
HB 2280 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of a public school educator to remove a student from the educator's classroom.
HB 2281 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in contested case hearings involving certain contract claims against the state.
HB 2282 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to reregulation of retail electric services.
HB 2591 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the regulation of property tax consultants.
HB 2592 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to alternatives to abortion organizations; imposing a civil penalty.
HB 2593 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the application of the franchise tax to certain S corporations.
HB 2594 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the hours for the wholesale delivery or sale of alcoholic beverages.
HB 2595 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to liens on and foreclosure sales of real property.
HB 2596 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to allowing a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision to be eligible for a pardon.
HB 2597 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to safe patient handling and health care worker injury prevention policies for certain hospitals.
HB 2598 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to fees imposed by local governments on the holders of certain alcoholic beverage permits.
HB 2599 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the registration of diagnostic imaging equipment, the accreditation of diagnostic imaging facilities, and the regulation of diagnostic imaging providers; providing penalties.
HB 2600 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain journeyman and apprentice sheet metal workers.
HB 2601 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to notice of a foreclosure sale of real property.
HB 2808 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the power of a licensing authority to revoke, suspend, or deny a license on the basis of certain criminal proceedings.
HB 2809 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the licensing of a journeyman lineman.
HB 3177 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain alcoholic beverages between certain permitted premises.
HB 3178 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to ethics of holders of and candidates for public office, public employees, and lobbyists; providing penalties.
HB 3179 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement of a net benefit in connection with a home loan that refinances an existing loan.
HB 3180 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of commercial dog and cat breeders and the regulation of dog and cat dealers; providing penalties.
HB 3181 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing injunctive relief during proceedings to cancel or suspend certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.
HB 3182 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 3183 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to requirements regarding employer liability for certain group health benefit plan premiums.
HB 3412 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the potential effect of certain convictions on automobile insurance rates.
HB 3413 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the sale of glassware and nonalcoholic beverages by certain wholesalers and distributors.
HB 3414 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the sale of certain alcoholic beverages to certain private club registration permit holders.
HB 3415 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the regulation of smoking in eating and drinking places in certain areas of the state; providing penalties.
HB 3674 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the licensing requirements for a foreign-trained physician applicant.
HB 3829 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the per diem for members of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
HB 3850 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to importation and shipment of alcoholic beverages for personal consumption; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 3981 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Optometry Board.
HB 4573 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the treatment of applications and filings made at the Department of Insurance.
HB 4574 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to administration of the municipal sales and use tax; providing a criminal penalty.
HCR 89 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the creation of the Texas Legislative Council.
HCR 252 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting the governor to appoint a Governor's Task Force on Horse and Greyhound Racing.
HJR 58 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
HJR 98 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant a pardon to certain persons under specific circumstances.
HR 420 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the NAACP on its centennial.
HR 1270 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Byron Cook on the occasion of his birthday.
HR 1490 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 2009 as Autism Awareness Month.
80th Regular Session
HB 446 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
HB 451 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.
HB 537 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to research using human cells and tissues.
HB 601 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that state agencies identify and address adverse human health and environmental effects on minority populations and low-income populations.
HB 611 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of certain employees who provide at-home infant care after the birth or adoption of a child.
HB 706 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to equal access to places of public accommodation.
HB 918 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to duties of certain health care facilities in relation to residents who are sex offenders.
HB 1296 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to providing monetary assistance to certain grandparents caring for their grandchildren.
HB 1347 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the suspension of sentence and deferral of final disposition for a violation of certain state laws or local ordinances committed by a holder of a commercial driver's license.
HB 1348 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the discontinuation of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund.
HB 1580 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to excepting dates of birth of employees of governmental bodies from required disclosure under the public information law.
HB 1581 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to charges by a consumer reporting agency for placing a security freeze on a consumer file.
HB 1582 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a submersion injury and drowning prevention database.
HB 1600 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a study concerning maximum lifetime benefit limits under health benefit plan coverage applicable to hemophilia-related services, supplies, pharmaceuticals, and biologics.
HB 1777 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rates charged for residential property and personal automobile insurance in certain rating territories.
HB 1802 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to a registered property tax consultant.
HB 1984 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of a statewide autism spectrum disorders resource center.
HB 1985 Last Action: Returned to committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of interior designers; providing penalties.
HB 2348 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to prohibiting alcoholic beverage license or permit application by certain persons.
HB 2349 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the procedural requirements for a political subdivision to adopt airport zoning regulations.
HB 2350 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to eligibility of certain persons for an alcoholic beverage license or permit.
HB 2351 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages near churches, schools, hospitals, parks, multiservice centers, or assisted living facilities.
HB 2352 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to a registered property tax consultant.
HB 2353 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the Texas Fair Housing Act to public housing authorities.
HB 2354 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement of a net benefit in connection with a home loan that refinances an existing loan.
HB 2355 Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries
Caption: Relating to reregulation of retail electric services.
HB 2568 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to an arts and humanities pilot program in certain school districts.
HB 2569 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to abolition of certain fraud reporting requirements regarding motor vehicle insurance.
HB 2570 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to violation surcharges in automobile insurance rating plans.
HB 2571 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of a residential tenant.
HB 2572 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a recipient of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund provide a health benefit plan for its employees.
HB 2573 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the dismissal of a criminal action.
HB 2574 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the disclosure of certain criminal history records and to the duty of law enforcement agencies regarding records associated with certain defendants.
HB 2575 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to an order of expunction or similar order with respect to certain arrest records and files.
HB 2576 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain determinations made by a judge before granting deferred adjudication in a criminal case.
HB 2721 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 2722 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an air pollutant watch list and associated reports for the purpose of controlling the emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act.
HB 2723 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the sampling of malt beverages on the premises of certain manufacturers and retailers.
HB 2724 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the hours for the wholesale delivery or sale of beer in certain counties.
HB 2755 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to who is a dependent for the purposes of the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act.
HB 2878 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to alternatives to abortion organizations; imposing a civil penalty.
HB 2879 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to expert reports in certain civil actions.
HB 3370 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons and a report concerning the offense.
HB 3371 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for the offense of compelling prostitution.
HB 3372 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to training for peace officers relating to the trafficking of persons.
HB 3373 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to providing certain notices to be posted on the premises of alcoholic beverage retailers.
HB 3374 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to funding for the investigation and prosecution of offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
HB 3375 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to prompt payment penalties.
HB 3376 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain alcoholic beverages between certain permitted premises.
HB 3377 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to requiring certain defendants in common nuisance suits to provide telephone access to and information regarding an information and referral hotline for victims of human trafficking.
HB 3395 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the billing and reassignment of the professional component of diagnostic imaging services.
HB 3409 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to staff development training for certain public school personnel regarding student disciplinary procedures.
HB 3671 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the effect of the sale of real property to certain land banks on certain causes of action.
HB 3996 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
HB 4105 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to findings required for the issuance of a protective order for a victim of sexual assault.
HCR 57 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating February 2007 as Black History Month in Texas.
HCR 205 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Acknowledging the involuntary servitude of African slaves in the State of Texas and requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the contributions of African slaves and their descendents.
HCR 249 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Urging Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration to reexamine federal policies on the mitigation of aircraft noise.
HJR 43 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Institute for Regenerative Medicine, authorizing the issuance of bonds for the purposes of the institute, and prohibiting the legislature from prohibiting stem cell research.
HR 104 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the Women's Legislative Days conference.
HR 1854 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May as American Stroke Month.
HR 1865 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dorothy Pujoue of Houston.
HR 2292 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Jerry M. Durbin, Jr., of Spring.
79th Regular Session
HB 24 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
HB 71 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to grand jury proceedings.
HB 131 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of certain employees who provide at-home infant care after the birth or adoption of a child.
HB 174 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to emergency services for sexual assault survivors.
HB 542 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
HB 618 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
HB 674 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for suits alleging sexual abuse.
HB 676 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
HB 677 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to emergency services for sexual assault survivors.
HB 751 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an urban land bank demonstration program in certain municipalities.
HB 781 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the suspension of sentence and deferral of final disposition for a violation of certain state laws or local ordinances committed by a holder of a commercial driver's license.
HB 1088 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to an automobile club membership offered in connection with a loan.
HB 1134 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to certain small face amount life insurance policies.
HB 1206 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
HB 1387 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement of a net benefit in connection with a home loan that refinances an existing loan.
HB 1485 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for screening tests for human papillomavirus and cervical cancer.
HB 1486 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of a cervical cancer task force.
HB 1606 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the level of municipal participation in contracts with developers for public improvements.
HB 1637 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to emergency contraception drug therapy initiated and distributed by a pharmacist to a patient in accordance with drug therapy protocol.
HB 2200 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the appointment of certified court interpreters.
HB 2386 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of certain acts that constitute the unauthorized business of insurance.
HB 2387 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to abolition of certain fraud reporting requirements regarding motor vehicle insurance.
HB 2388 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to insurance fraud reporting requirements.
HB 2469 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to research using human cells and tissues.
HB 2665 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to restrictions on balance billing by certain health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 2985 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to requirements for type size of provisions of a contractual agreement; providing a civil penalty.
HB 3106 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Institute on Race, Crime, and Justice at the University of North Texas at Dallas to examine and provide training regarding racial profiling by law enforcement and participation by members of certain underrepresented racial or ethnic groups in law enforcement.
HB 3107 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the definition of facility.
HB 3281 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to financial arrangements between referring health care providers and providers of designated health services and supplies; providing penalties.
HB 3300 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to reinstatement of a personal automobile insurance policy.
HB 3430 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to law enforcement policies on racial profiling in certain counties.
HB 3431 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the exemption from the sales tax for clothing and footwear.
HB 3432 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies and instructional materials.
HB 3433 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.
HCR 206 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Houston Lawyers Association on their 50th Anniversary.
HJR 71 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Institute for Regenerative Medicine, authorizing the issuance of bonds for the purposes of the institute, and prohibiting the legislature from prohibiting stem cell research.
HR 166 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dexter S. Kimble of Houston.
HR 203 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 15th as Susan B. Anthony Day in Texas.
HR 418 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring February, 2005, Texas Women's Heart Month in the State of Texas.
HR 547 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Prairie View A&M University for its contributions to the national defense of our country through its Army and Naval ROTC programs.
HR 548 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 130th anniversary of Prairie View A&M University.
HR 2067 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing and congratulating Mr. Lurendran Hubbard on his scholastic and athletic accomplishments.
79th 2nd Called Session
HR 231 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Fred L. and Naomi S. Ashley on their 50th wedding anniversary.
79th 3rd Called Session
HR 509 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing the Texas House of Representatives' support for the American Stroke Association's "Power to End Stroke" campaign.
78th Regular Session
HB 265 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of credit scoring in the underwriting and rating of personal automobile and residential property insurance.
HB 601 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration of a retirement system for officers and employees of certain municipalities.
HB 710 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to durable powers of attorney and statutory durable powers of attorney.
HB 985 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a temporary service retirement option for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas who are employed by the legislature.
HB 1002 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the repeal of state and local taxes.
HB 1013 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the suspension of sentence and the deferral of adjudication in cases involving certain misdemeanor traffic offenses.
HB 1059 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certified and licensed court interpreters.
HB 1060 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the promotion of certain improper photographs or visual recordings; providing a penalty.
HB 1163 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to contracts between certain health care providers and health benefit plans.
HB 1243 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to compensation of insurance agents by small employer health benefit plan carriers.
HB 1244 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on employment discrimination in compensation; providing penalties.
HB 1355 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for suits alleging sexual abuse.
HB 1356 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the release of certain information regarding a workers' compensation claim.
HB 1380 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to certain products offered in connection with a consumer loan.
HB 1381 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to emergency contraception drug therapy initiated and distributed by a pharmacist to a patient in accordance with drug therapy protocol.
HB 1524 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
HB 1525 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain small face amount life insurance policies.
HB 1664 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for service performed as a United States Peace Corps volunteer.
HB 1665 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to payments to certain grandparents who provide care for children whose parents are deceased.
HB 1750 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to disclosure of price information in a written advertisement for certain communications services or equipment; providing a civil penalty.
HB 1758 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to court reporters and shorthand reporting firms.
HB 1835 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the issuance of citations to and the arrest of persons for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
HB 1838 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of insurance fraud; providing a penalty.
HB 2136 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
HB 2137 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the issuance of an administrative writ of withholding for the enforcement of a child support obligation.
HB 2175 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment of certain offenses involving prostitution.
HB 2215 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a temporary service retirement option for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2216 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the redesignation of certain district courts in Harris County as family district courts.
HB 2295 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to municipal contracts regarding public improvements and purchasing.
HB 2629 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to hospital emergency services for sexual assault survivors.
HB 2799 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the application of the Uniform Municipal Courts of Record Act.
HB 2800 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to amending the Medical Practice Act of Texas concerning reexaminations.
HB 2906 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to state compensation to counties based on the use of drug courts.
HB 3555 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HCR 72 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Howard G. Baldwin, Jr., of Austin on his retirement as first assistant attorney general of Texas.
HCR 91 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Directing the Legislative Budget Board to study establishing a Family Temporary Disability Insurance and Leave Program modeled upon California law.
HCR 306 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 14.
HR 174 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the commitment of the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., to community service and expressing special appreciation for their service in the State of Texas.
HR 1656 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Blair Haley on the completion of his Bachelor of Arts degree and graduating from Xavier University.
78th 1st Called Session
HB 91 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the filing of a lien against the home of certain Medicaid recipients.
HB 92 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for nursing home residents under the Medicaid program.
77th Regular Session
HB 154 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to certain Medicaid costs incurred in relation to Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
HB 293 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to grand jury proceedings.
HB 294 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting gun safes from the sales tax.
HB 295 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
HB 533 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the wages paid to certain employees.
HB 534 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of an assigned statutory probate court judge.
HB 535 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to recording information concerning appointment of certain visiting judges.
HB 536 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court and other courts of record in certain matters.
HB 537 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain causes of action by a statutory probate court.
HB 538 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction of statutory probate courts.
HB 539 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to arts, entertainment, advertisement, and sports contracts entered into by minors.
HB 587 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the investigation and prosecution of an offense motivated by bias or prejudice, to other civil and criminal remedies for and protections against certain hateful acts, and to training and education concerning hate laws.
HB 689 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts and to conforming procedures for transferring juvenile proceedings to certain courts.
HB 690 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to interest charges on certain loans.
HB 691 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to income withholding for spousal maintenance; providing a penalty.
HB 898 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the administration of certain property of incapacitated persons, wards, and former wards.
HB 899 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to a court order for retroactive child support or for the abeyance of the enforcement of child support arrearages.
HB 900 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the administration of statutory probate courts and to the assignment of statutory probate court judges.
HB 1033 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to requiring the Sunset Advisory Commission to study the district boundaries of the courts of appeals and other matters affecting the distribution of workload within and among those courts.
HB 1034 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to disclosure of price information in a written advertisement for certain communications services or equipment; providing a civil penalty.
HB 1035 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the educational requirements for certain justices of the peace.
HB 1036 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to disclosure of certain information to insurance claimants.
HB 1037 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction of a court over certain matters related to the ward's estate after a ward's guardianship is settled.
HB 1082 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on employment discrimination in compensation; providing penalties.
HB 1083 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the effect of a bankruptcy proceeding on a durable power of attorney.
HB 1131 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the probate and administration of a decedent's estate.
HB 1132 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons.
HB 1286 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the use of funds raised for federal office in connection with an office of state government; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1287 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the establishment of drug court programs and to a study of drug court programs by the Criminal Justice Policy Council.
HB 1562 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the control of health insurance fraud; providing administrative penalties.
HB 1573 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a retirement system for officers and employees of certain municipalities and of the retirement system and the transfer of credit from one retirement system to the established system.
HB 1713 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the suspension of sentence and the deferral of adjudication in cases involving certain misdemeanor traffic offenses.
HB 1714 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to applications for disabled parking placards.
HB 1715 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain county judges to engage in the private practice of law.
HB 1883 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to durable powers of attorney and statutory durable powers of attorney.
HB 1884 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to filing fees for certain types of actions.
HB 1885 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to deferred disposition procedures applicable to certain traffic offenses.
HB 2157 Last Action: Subcommittee meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for accumulated personal or sick leave.
HB 2158 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the acceleration of the appeal in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 2159 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to premium rates and minimum reserves for credit life and accident and health insurance.
HB 2297 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the payment of municipal fees and fines by electronic means.
HB 2298 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the training of dental hygienists
HB 2299 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to communications between courts regarding simultaneous interstate child custody proceedings.
HB 2300 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain fees collected by clerks and to the use of certain of those fees for salaries of county judges and for services for victims of family violence.
HB 2381 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the appeal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 2382 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to coverage under a health benefit plan for prescription contraceptive drugs and devices and related services.
HB 2458 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the prevention of racial profiling by certain peace officers.
HB 2733 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to criminal and civil fees.
HB 2734 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to disclosure of certain information regarding the repair of motor vehicles.
HB 2735 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the certification and licensing of court interpreters; providing penalties.
HB 2934 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to a loan secured by a motor vehicle certificate of title.
HB 2935 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the appointment of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of criminal appeals.
HB 3168 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the composition of judicial districts in this state.
HB 3169 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the composition of the courts of appeals.
HB 3170 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the geographic districts of the courts of appeals.
HB 3171 Last Action: House refuses to concur-reported
Caption: Relating to the creation, composition, and operation of certain district courts.
HB 3172 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to establish public improvement districts.
HB 3496 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to political contributions to candidates for and members of the State Board of Education; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 3497 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain practices of title insurance companies in providing area and boundary coverage.
HB 3498 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to improving the collection of costs, fees, and fines in criminal cases.
HB 3630 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool.
HB 3650 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the taxation of tobacco products other than cigars and cigarettes.
HB 3662 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the administration of the justice courts of Harris County.
HB 3663 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a county criminal court at law in Harris County.
HB 3664 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the authority of criminal law hearing officers in certain counties to enforce certain judgments and orders.
HCR 34 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to provide for an interim study on the nonpayment of child support.
HCR 133 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study funding mechanisms for drug courts.
HCR 203 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting RFD & Associates, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas and the Office of Attorney General subject to Chapter 107, Civil Practices and Remedies Code.
HCR 245 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Naomi Carrier Grundy and Allen Grundy for their efforts to document the Texas Underground Railroad and directing the Texas Historical Commission and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to support continued research on the Underground Railroad.
HCR 302 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 689.
HCR 318 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 2735.
HCR 324 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make corrections in H.B. No. 3172.
HCR 325 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make a technical correction in H.B. No. 900.
HJR 93 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for gubernatorial appointment for the offices of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of criminal appeals.
HR 168 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Married Ladies Social, Art & Charity Club of America, Inc.
HR 218 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Unique House, Inc., of Houston on the occasion of its 14th anniversary.
HR 332 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Representative Harold V. Dutton for his great contributions to the State of Texas and offering joyous felicitations on the occasion of his birthday.
HR 551 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Whereas, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., in 1908, and this Greek letter organization is the first sorority established by African-American college women; be it resolved that the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas Legislature hereby recognize the commitment of Shirley Fisher and the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., to community service and express appreciation.
HR 552 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lacy T. Fryer, Sr., for his 35 years of service to the Texas Department of Agriculture.
HR 1161 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Claude L. Cole for his service with the Houston Independent School District.
HR 1163 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Mr. Claude L. Cole for the many achievements he has made in helping to shape tomorrow's leaders.
HR 1340 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 154.
HR 1350 Last Action: 1 hr. notice-for consideration
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 900.
76th Regular Session
HB 143 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
HB 144 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to minimum salaries for public school classroom teachers and librarians.
HB 145 Last Action: Effective on adoption of const. amendment
Caption: Relating to garnishment of wages for the enforcement of court-ordered spousal maintenance.
HB 146 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to grand jury proceedings.
HB 147 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the application and collection of the state hotel occupancy tax.
HB 148 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to providing individuals remedies for and protections against certain hateful acts; providing a penalty.
HB 327 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.
HB 346 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the nonpartisan election of appellate justices and judges.
HB 400 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the creation and composition of certain district courts and to the duties of the district attorney of the 63rd Judicial District.
HB 401 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to group health insurance for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 402 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the service of notice on certain public officials of the filing of a case or a judgment in a case in which certain laws or rules are alleged to be unconstitutional.
HB 638 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to providing alimony after the dissolution of certain marriages.
HB 639 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the assignment of certain retired or former judges as visiting judges.
HB 640 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to withdrawal of a unit from a rapid transit authority.
HB 675 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to withdrawal of a unit from a rapid transit authority.
HB 730 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to exempting gun safes from the sales tax.
HB 731 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to municipal courts of record.
HB 777 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain guardianship matters.
HB 778 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain matters relating to decedents' estates.
HB 779 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to discharging certain criminal fines and costs by performing community service.
HB 780 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to designation of a municipal court judge as a member of a county bail bond board.
HB 797 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
HB 912 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by a domestic relations office for a social study or a commissioners court for a county child welfare board member.
HB 913 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
HB 938 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the investigation and prosecution of an offense motivated by bias or prejudice and to other remedies for and protections against certain hateful acts.
HB 1007 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to providing notice of a foreclosure sale of real property.
HB 1123 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the salaries of certain county court judges.
HB 1136 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to fees charged for certain services performed by county clerks in a pending probate action.
HB 1137 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the penalty imposed on certain persons who fail to timely pay or deliver abandoned property.
HB 1138 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to a branch office of a county clerk.
HB 1139 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to service as a grand juror and information associated with that service.
HB 1140 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to notice to voter registrars concerning persons convicted of a felony.
HB 1141 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to public access to the names and addresses of parties in civil actions.
HB 1142 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to records of probate and guardianship proceedings.
HB 1167 Last Action: Left pending in committee
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 1168 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to security services in certain court buildings.
HB 1169 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to records of fines and fees collected in criminal cases.
HB 1281 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to a notice to appear for certain traffic offenses.
HB 1282 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the appointment of probate masters for certain courts.
HB 1309 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
HB 1349 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a payment to a children's crisis intervention and assessment center by a defendant made as a condition of community supervision.
HB 1474 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to public access to the names and addresses of parties in civil actions.
HB 1475 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to management and investment of trust assets.
HB 1476 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to exempting certain property from attachment, execution, and seizure for the satisfaction of debts.
HB 1603 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the deferred disposition of certain misdemeanor offenses.
HB 1604 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to certain procedures involving the ad valorem taxation of property owned or acquired by a religious organization.
HB 1605 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the transfer of cases by statutory probate courts.
HB 1606 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the assignment of visiting judges in certain county courts.
HB 1607 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the assignment of a statutory probate court judge to hear a contested probate or guardianship matter.
HB 1608 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain county judges to engage in the private practice of law.
HB 1609 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to certain electronically created records used in a justice or municipal court.
HB 1851 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons.
HB 1852 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the administration of and other matters relating to decedents' estates.
HB 1853 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the fee charged by a county for holding and investing noncounty funds.
HB 1854 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to indigent care provided by the Harris County Hospital District.
HB 2049 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the right of a person entitled to coverage under certain health and accident insurance policies to select certain health care practitioners.
HB 2050 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of acupuncture.
HB 2051 Last Action: Testimony taken in committee
Caption: Relating to classes of business for small employer health benefit plans.
HB 2052 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to repealing the sales tax on security service.
HB 2053 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution and administration of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
HB 2533 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the assignment and docketing of cases filed in Harris County statutory probate courts.
HB 2534 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the appointment of retired or former judges as visiting judges of certain courts.
HB 2535 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the dismissal of certain offenses involving the failure to maintain financial responsibility for a motor vehicle.
HB 2709 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to court reporting firms.
HB 2710 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to unfair insurance practices.
HB 2711 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the deposit and investment of funds of a domestic insurance company.
HB 3304 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the books and records of certain insurers.
HB 3305 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to money paid into the registry of courts in certain populous counties.
HB 3306 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to persons who are authorized to sell marital aids and other devices designed to promote safe sexual practices.
HB 3307 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to applications for coverage under the market assistance program operated by the Texas Department of Insurance.
HB 3308 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain costs incurred in connection with a suit to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes.
HB 3309 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the method of judicial selection for Harris County district and statutory county courts.
HB 3603 Last Action: Testimony taken in committee
Caption: Relating to insurance claims and the control of insurance fraud.
HB 3854 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the assignment and docketing of cases filed in Harris County statutory probate courts.
HCR 11 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Memorializing the congress to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
HCR 63 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Directing the Office of Court Administration to study and develop uniform guidelines for media pooling agreements for courtroom coverage.
HJR 16 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize garnishment of wages for the enforcement of court-ordered spousal maintenance.
HJR 22 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment granting the supreme court jurisdiction to answer questions of law certified from the court of criminal appeals and granting the court of criminal appeals jurisdiction to answer questions of law certified from the supreme court.
HJR 93 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for a countywide referendum on various methods of judicial selection for Harris County district and statutory county courts.
HR 3 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending the constitutional order of business.
HR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the memory of Dr. John Osteen.
HR 124 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mr. Thomas Lee Dove.
HR 409 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Extending best wishes to the clergy and members of Pine Oak "The Cornerstone" Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 6th anniversary.
HR 467 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ariel Rosado for earning the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 1346 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Crockett Colored High/Ralph J. Bunche High School Alumni, Ex-Students, and Teachers Association.
HR 1355 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 400.
75th Regular Session
HB 242 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the signature of a notary public on behalf of an individual with a disability.
HB 243 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to identification of individuals executing certain documents.
HB 244 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to grand jury proceedings.
HB 316 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a record keeping system for assisting law enforcement in the location of missing children.
HB 409 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of the attorney general to negotiate with the United Mexican States regarding the enforcement of child support and child custody orders.
HB 410 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a statewide registry of child support and custody orders.
HB 411 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Transfer On Death Security Registration Act.
HB 516 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a report by the child support enforcement division of the Office of the Attorney General on reducing the offensive behavior of its employees.
HB 517 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain persons from jury service.
HB 518 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial compensation commission.
HB 522 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to costs in certain family law cases.
HB 523 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to volunteer advocates appearing at court hearings on behalf of children.
HB 524 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the payments of insurance benefits for a child to the possessory or managing conservator of the child.
HB 570 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to convulsive or coma-inducing therapies and the prohibition of electroconvulsive therapy; providing a penalty.
HB 591 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to fees and costs for certain mental health proceedings.
HB 592 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to standard orders for the possession of a child.
HB 593 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
HB 594 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to certain charges for the administration of loans and loan applications.
HB 622 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to educational requirements for certain court clerks and personnel.
HB 691 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the erection of sound barrier walls along certain parts of Interstate Highway 610 in Houston.
HB 892 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to withdrawal of a unit from a rapid transit authority.
HB 1040 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the salaries of statutory county court judges.
HB 1041 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to identification of uninsured motorists; providing penalties.
HB 1126 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the sale or distribution of the property of minors and certain wards.
HB 1127 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to providing that the Railroad Commission of Texas be governed by a single elected railroad commissioner.
HB 1174 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain persons obligated to pay child support pay an additional amount for child care.
HB 1175 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the method of selection of certain justices and judges.
HB 1259 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of interference with child custody.
HB 1260 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to informing the jury in a criminal case of the costs of sanctions available to the jury.
HB 1513 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the recovery by state agencies of certain indirect costs.
HB 1514 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to county support of paupers.
HB 1515 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the collection of fees for the use of municipal land as a utility right-of-way.
HB 1516 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the creation of a record keeping system for assisting law enforcement in the location of missing children.
HB 1517 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
HB 1539 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to group health insurance for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 1682 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of certain judicial districts.
HB 1879 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the rendition of property for ad valorem taxation.
HB 1880 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the authority of the attorney general to enter into agreements with other jurisdictions for the establishment of child support and child custody orders.
HB 2003 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to emergency intervention proceedings concerning a decedent's estate.
HB 2004 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the procedures for and administration of guardianships.
HB 2005 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the possession of and access to grandchildren by grandparents.
HB 2006 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration and operation of certain trusts.
HB 2007 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the administration of a decedent's estate.
HB 2008 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of child support.
HB 2009 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration of decedents' estates.
HB 2261 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to providing the court with certain information regarding a party in a civil action.
HB 2269 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of a child support order by contempt and suspension of a license.
HB 2270 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to funds tendered into the registry of the court.
HB 2271 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain persons concerning abandoned property.
HB 2272 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain court costs a person convicted of certain offenses is required to pay and to the establishment of the fugitive apprehension account; making appropriations.
HB 2273 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain duties of court clerks.
HB 2308 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the list of former and retired judges subject to assignment.
HB 2309 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to fees charged by a justice of the peace.
HB 2310 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the collection of taxes to which a qualified hotel project is entitled to a refund, rebate, or payment.
HB 2464 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to registration fees for vehicles fueled by alternative fuels.
HB 2465 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to tax exemptions for motor vehicles propelled by liquefied gas or other clean burning alternative fuels.
HB 2466 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to school district sexual harassment and sexual violence policies.
HB 2835 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to the requirement of a jury for certain juvenile court proceedings involving children with mental illness.
HB 2836 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to providing individuals remedies for and protections against certain hateful acts; providing a penalty.
HB 2837 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain filing fees and salaries of judges in the statutory county courts of certain counties.
HB 2922 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the county clerk's and district clerk's authority to refuse to file documents that are not accompanied by the appropriate fee.
HB 2951 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the provision of inpatient medical services to certain incapacitated persons.
HB 2987 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain child support payments be forwarded by electronic funds transfer and to the collection of certain fees.
HB 2988 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limitations on certain covenants.
HB 3544 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the justice of the peace courts of Harris County.
HCR 34 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Urging the State Bar of Texas to develop model parental abduction charging and sentencing guidelines.
HCR 90 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Barbara C. Jordan.
HJR 24 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment granting the supreme court jurisdiction to answer questions of law certified from the court of criminal appeals and granting the court of criminal appeals jurisdiction to answer questions of law certified from the supreme court.
HJR 49 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of a judicial compensation commission.
HJR 68 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the Railroad Commission of Texas is governed by a single elected railroad commissioner.
HJR 69 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the method of selection of certain justices and judges.
HR 302 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Reverend L.V. Adams on his forty years of service as a minister.
HR 804 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Iris Sally for her commitment to the schoolchildren of Houston.
HR 1058 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ursula Rachel Cedillo-Johnson.
HR 1218 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Barbara L. Taylor on her retirement from the Houston Independent School District.
HR 1291 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 20.
74th Regular Session
HB 170 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/96
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain child support payments be forwarded by electronic funds transfer.
HB 171 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to grand jury proceedings.
HB 172 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to notary public fees.
HB 173 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
HB 256 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a domestic relations office; providing a penalty.
HB 422 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Transfer On Death Security Registration Act.
HB 423 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the privilege of a person's spouse not to be called as a witness in certain proceedings against the person.
HB 492 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to change of venue in a criminal case.
HB 493 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a county housing trust fund for the construction, preservation, or financing of low income and moderate income housing.
HB 671 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of justice and municipal courts over certain misdemeanor offenses committed by a child and to the punishment for those offenses.
HB 672 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the assignment of a retired or former judge of a statutory probate court.
HB 673 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the assignment of a former statutory probate court judge.
HB 759 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain retired judges serving as local administrative district judges.
HB 816 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain acts of family violence for which a protective order may be issued.
HB 817 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to identification of individuals executing certain documents.
HB 819 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the signature of a notary public on behalf of an individual with a disability.
HB 922 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the operation of the sexual assault program fund.
HB 1042 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to spousal maintenance after the dissolution of certain marriages or putative marriages.
HB 1156 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the state and political subdivisions of the state to enter into certain agreements regarding employment conditions.
HB 1178 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing municipalities to use the competitive sealed proposal procedure for certain purchases.
HB 1179 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to the fingerprints, photographs, and other records of certain delinquent children.
HB 1273 Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments
Caption: Relating to member contributions to and benefits of retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
HB 1539 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to the admission of incapacitated persons to certain facilities for care and treatment.
HB 1540 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to bonds required of certain guardians.
HB 1632 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to protective orders for family violence; providing penalties.
HB 1780 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to the bond required of certain guardians.
HB 1942 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the imposition and collection of additional court costs and fees in certain counties.
HB 1943 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the fee for production or certification of documents.
HB 1944 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to the informal probate of wills, distributions of small estates, the emergency payment of burial expenses, and the protection of a decedent's personal property.
HB 2090 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to incentives for motor vehicles propelled by liquefied gas.
HB 2091 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to incentives for mass transit authority motor vehicles propelled by liquefied gas.
HB 2092 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to clean-fuel vehicle sales tax exemptions.
HB 2093 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to applications for emergency detention of certain persons at risk of harming themselves or others because of the effects of mental illness or substance abuse.
HB 2094 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to voluntary inpatient mental health services for certain persons.
HB 2095 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment for contempt of certain persons who fail to respond to a jury summons.
HB 2096 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a special judge to preside in a justice court in Harris County.
HB 2097 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the power of a municipality to abate certain nuisances that are dangerous to the public health or safety; creating a civil penalty.
HB 2098 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to justice court juries in certain counties.
HB 2099 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to providing alimony after the dissolution of certain marriages.
HB 2113 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to court-ordered mental health services and prohibiting certain persons receiving those services from participating in a drug development research protocol.
HB 2114 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the composition of a county bail bond board.
HB 2397 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the training of health care professionals in geriatric health care issues.
HB 2398 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to duties of the district clerk.
HB 2399 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the Harris County Child Support Department.
HB 2400 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to the bond required of certain guardians.
HB 2401 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to certain estate, guardianship, and trust matters.
HB 2402 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the regulation of tattoo studios.
HB 2452 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of electroconvulsive therapy; providing a penalty.
HB 2497 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the composition of certain judicial districts.
HB 2498 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to a program to provide grants to local agencies for the prevention of juvenile crime and the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders.
HB 2673 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the imposition and collection of additional court costs in certain counties.
HB 3084 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of currency exchange or currency transmission businesses.
HB 3230 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, functions, and financing of the TGP Water Authority.
HCR 27 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Requesting the Texas Center for the Judiciary, Inc., to include in its judicial education curriculum training in issues relating to domestic violence.
HCR 105 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring the jalapeno pepper the official State Pepper of Texas.
HJR 36 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing investment of money from the Texas growth fund in a business without the business's disclosure of its investments in or with South Africa or Namibia.
HJR 90 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment granting the supreme court jurisdiction to answer questions certified from the court of criminal appeals and granting the court of criminal appeals jurisdiction to answer questions certified from the supreme court.
HJR 101 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the specific and exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for equal legal rights for men and women.
HJR 109 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for grants to local programs to combat juvenile crime.
HJR 122 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appointment by the governor of district judges in certain counties, to the election and composition of county judicial nominating commissions, and to procedures for nominating commissions.
HR 242 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the University of Houston-Downtown for its service to the people of Texas.
HR 297 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending George Foreman.
HR 369 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Paul D. Jones for 25 years of service to North Wayside Church of Christ.
HR 443 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lillian Marie Cook Mitchell.
HR 478 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Burta Rhoads Raborn on the occasion of her 60th birthday.
HR 668 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lois Jean Moore.
HR 854 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brian Jackson on his 25th birthday and on his graduation from Texas Southern University.
HR 1176 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Debby Tucker on the occasion of her birthday.
HR 1225 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kelly Martino.
HR 1232 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the lives of Jessie and Malissie Johnson.
73rd Regular Session
HB 33 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to spousal maintenance after the dissolution of certain marriages or putative marriages.
HB 34 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to an emergency appropriation to the Judicial Districts Board.
HB 35 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
HB 36 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the compensation of certain statutory county court judges and to certain fees and costs collected by district and county clerks for deposit in the judicial fund.
HB 38 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to fees charged by a notary public.
HB 39 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reapportionment of state judicial districts by the Judicial Districts Board.
HB 111 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to grand jury proceedings.
HB 124 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the organization and administration of judicial districts and to certain court officers and court personnel.
HB 448 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction and venue of forcible entry and detainer and forcible detainer suits.
HB 449 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the organization and administration of judicial districts, to certain court officers and court personnel, and to the composition of certain juvenile boards.
HB 670 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the payment date of a utility bill for an elderly person.
HB 671 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Durable Power of Attorney Act.
HB 791 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the execution of wills and codicils to wills.
HB 792 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the administration of a statewide plan for the collection of child support by the attorney general's office.
HB 827 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of multiple panels of a municipality's zoning board of adjustment.
HB 831 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
HB 887 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/94
Caption: Relating to witness fees, privileges, and appearances in court.
HB 921 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to abolishing certain district courts, creating additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in certain counties.
HB 922 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the specification of venue for actions arising from certain major transactions.
HB 1147 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a fee on sex offenders as a condition of probation or release on parole or to mandatory supervision to fund certain sexual assault programs.
HB 1148 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the informal probate of wills, informal distribution of estates, the emergency payment of burial expenses, and the protection of a decedent's personal property.
HB 1160 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to records of the crime stoppers advisory council or a local crime stoppers program.
HB 1198 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/94
Caption: Relating to eligibility for retirement under the Texas County and District Retirement System.
HB 1199 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to retirement benefits and age and service requirements for judges.
HB 1200 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to decedents' estates, multiple-party accounts, and trusts.
HB 1285 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to a uniform single-party or multiple-party account form and to convenience accounts.
HB 1286 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to deferral of proceedings in certain misdemeanor proceedings.
HB 1444 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the daily compensation of a retired judge serving as an assigned probate judge.
HB 1648 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to persons who are authorized to sell marital aids and other devices designed to promote safe sexual practices.
HB 2038 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of judicial districts composed of Harris County.
HB 2064 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Harris County.
HB 2065 Last Action: Reported unfavorably
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to establish a housing trust fund.
HB 2113 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
HB 2114 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the right of school districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
HB 2621 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to spousal maintenance after the dissolution of certain marriages or putative marriages.
HB 2856 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 of Harris County, Texas.
HCR 1 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Directing the House Committee on Judicial Affairs and the Senate Committee on Jurisprudence to conduct a joint interim study on support personnel and computerized docketing systems for district courts.
HCR 47 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Encouraging the president of the United States and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the United States Senate to designate the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women as a high priority for this nation.
HCR 50 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Inviting the Honorable Tom Phillips, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, to address the Regular Session of the 73rd Legislature on Tuesday, February 23, 1993.
HCR 92 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Expressing the intent of the legislature that district court judges be elected from places composed of state representative districts, commissioners court precincts, or justice precincts as assigned by the legislature.
HCR 104 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Granting permission to Clarence Brandley to sue the State of Texas, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
HCR 129 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Marian Anderson.
HCR 135 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Granting Green International permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HR 240 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Lauren Anderson on her exemplary dedication to her art as a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet.
HR 477 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Allowing the at-large election system for the state district courts in the nine affected counties to be replaced by a phased-in plan.
HR 481 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Milda Mora on the occasion of her birthday.
HR 508 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Resolving that the at-large election system for the state district courts be replaced by a phased-in plan.
HR 758 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Don Randolph Caggins, on the special occasion of his ordainment as pastor.
72nd Regular Session
HB 65 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the proration of foundation school program funds.
HB 66 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, and administration of certain county and statutory county courts, to the creation of multicounty statutory county courts, and to the qualifications of office for an compensation of judges of certain courts and certain county attorneys.
HB 67 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of the members of the public utility commission.
HB 245 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the membership of the Texas Water Commission.
HB 246 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the composition of the State Highway and Public Transportation Commission.
HB 247 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
HB 248 Last Action: Referred to Labor & Employment Relations
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Employment Commission.
HB 249 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to expansion of the membership of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission.
HB 252 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the apportionment of election districts for justices of the courts of appeals and district court judges.
HB 351 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to expansion of the membership of the board of directors of the Texas Public Finance Authority.
HB 352 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the payment date of a utility bill for an elderly person.
HB 419 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of courts of appeals districts and to membership of the courts of appeals.
HB 505 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to a deduction from the payment of the franchise tax for certain corporations.
HB 687 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Harris County.
HB 765 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the right to counsel of a witness before a grand jury.
HB 826 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
Caption: Relating to limitations on insurance coverage for chemical dependency under certain health insurance programs.
HB 984 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
HB 990 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to membership in, and benefits and administration of, retirement systems for municipal employees in certain cities.
HB 1121 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the compensation of a retired judge assigned as a visiting judge.
HB 1122 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the assignment of certain former district judges as visiting judges.
HB 1326 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to certain payments of money to school districts.
HB 1574 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the regulation of an industrial laundry; providing penalties.
HB 1575 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county governmental Domestic Relations Office to obtain records of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Employment Commission of certain individuals for official purposes.
HB 1576 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to matters of probate.
HB 1715 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to a defense to the offense of possession of a gambling device.
HB 1716 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the duration of certain temporary guardianships.
HB 1717 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the fees charged by a county clerk for certain actions involving mental health services or chemical dependency services.
HB 1718 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to funds paid into court registries in certain counties.
HB 1870 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authorities of notaries public.
HB 1871 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the inheritance rights of illegitimate children.
HB 1936 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the inheritance rights of illegitimate children.
HB 2051 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to commitment procedures and services for mentally ill and chemically dependent persons; providing penalties.
HB 2052 Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
Caption: Relating to the circumstances under which a court ordered trust may be created.
HB 2158 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to fees charged to and by a notary public.
HB 2159 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to procedures for establishing paternity of children for inheritance, child support and other lawful purposes.
HB 2160 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to changing the composition of certain judicial districts, abolishing certain judicial districts, and creating certain judicial districts.
HB 2568 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the period of time of action against the surety after the forfeiture of a Bail Bond and other matters relating to Bail Bonds and Bail Bondsmen.
HB 2569 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from appeal bond requirements for school districts.
HB 2670 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to persons who are authorized to sell marital aids and other devices designed to promote safe sexual practices.
HB 2682 Last Action: Referred to Energy
Caption: Relating to the expansion of the railroad commission to six members.
HB 2683 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to expanding the governing bodies of certain state agencies, boards, and commissions.
HCR 43 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Inviting the Honorable Tom Phillips to address a joint session of the Legislature on the subject of the state's judiciary.
HJR 21 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the election from election subdistricts of justices of the courts of appeals and judges of the district courts, and to the reapportionment of judicial districts.
HJR 36 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the membership in the senate and the house of representatives.
HJR 72 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that a state board, commission, or other agency is governed by a board composed of an odd number of three or more members.
HJR 99 Last Action: Referred to Energy
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the size of the railroad commission to six members.
HR 58 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Reba Scott.
HR 188 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Governor Ann Richards, Treasurer Kay Bailey Hutchison and Commissioner Lena Guerrero on the occasion of Susan B. Anthony Day in Texas.
HR 1060 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Resolving to suspend the house rules for the conference committee report on H.B. 66.
HR 1100 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Suspending the rules for the conference committee report on S.B. 958.
72nd 1st Called Session
HB 168 Last Action: Referred to Retirement & Aging
Caption: Relating to the payment date of a utility bill for an elderly person.
HB 188 Last Action: Referred to Retirement & Aging
Caption: Relating to the administration of, benefits payable by, and credit established in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 192 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the compensation of certain statutory county court judges and to certain fees and costs collected by district and county clerks for deposit in the judicial fund.
72nd 2nd Called Session
HB 40 Last Action: Referred to Retirement & Aging
Caption: Relating to the payment date of a utility bill for an elderly person.
HB 65 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the compensation of certain statutory county court judges and to certain fees and costs collected by district and county clerks for deposit in the judicial fund.
HR 5 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending and thanking Christine A. Maguire for her dedicated service to the State.
72nd 4th Called Session
HR 173 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of S. W. "Woody" Gaylord.
71st Regular Session
HB 116 Last Action: Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of display of obscene bumper sticker.
HB 257 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
Caption: Relating to income eligibility for nursing home care.
HB 1084 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to education about and investigation of fires.
HB 1270 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to providing for installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on the homestead of an elderly person.
HB 1340 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the use of average daily enrollment for school finance and other school purposes.
HB 1548 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
Caption: Relating to the liability of a surety on a bond in a criminal case and the surrender of the principal to the court by a surety.
HB 1873 Last Action: House conferees appointed
Caption: Relating to statutory probate courts.
HB 2063 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the compensation of certain judges of statutory county courts, to the financing of those salaries, and to the imposition of certain fees and costs in those courts and in county courts.
HCR 59 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Recognizing the need to provide funding so that the allowable income level for Medicaid nursing home care can be raised to the federal level.
HCR 125 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Directing the Legislative Council to include acute accent mark and tilde capabilities in the Capitol's office automation system.
HCR 269 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Granting Mosley Associates, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas and Texas Southern University.
HR 257 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Iota Phi Lambda Sorority.
HR 481 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Phipps on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 482 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the memory of Houston police officers who have died in the line of duty.
HR 588 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. John H. Osteen.
HR 597 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Bessie Bell Melton on her 100th birthday.
71st 1st Called Session
HB 108 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to involuntary civil commitment procedures for alcoholics; mentally ill persons, and drug-dependent persons.
HR 122 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of J. A. Busby.
71st 4th Called Session
HR 156 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending all participants involved with the "Stepping Stones to New Horizons".
71st 5th Called Session
HCR 21 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
HR 40 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Eta Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International.
HR 198 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jewel McGowen.
71st 6th Called Session
HR 46 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Raquel Olivier.
HR 64 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the East Toliver Street Reunion Committee.
70th Regular Session
HB 94 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury.
HB 945 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to costs incurred by governmental bodies to supply certain public records.
HB 1840 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to rights of medical patients, maternity home residents, and health maintenance organization members.
HCR 48 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring February 17, 1987, as Susan B. Anthony Day in Texas.
HCR 128 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Directing the Legislative Council to include acute accent mark and tilde capabilities into the Capitol's Office Automation System.
HJR 44 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to recognize a right of privacy.
HR 8 Caption: Granting privileges of the floor.
HR 117 Caption: Congratulating Shirley Carter and the Texas Girls' Choir.
HR 254 Caption: Commending artists responsible for the special Capitol exhibit honoring women who have held elective state offices.
HR 415 Caption: In memory of Eva Mae Jamison Davis.
HR 456 Caption: Recognizing May 2, 1987, as Black Family Day in Texas.
HR 502 Caption: Commending the Houston Police Officers Association.
HR 506 Caption: In memory of Henry Eman Doyle.
HR 533 Caption: Honoring the African Methodist Episcopal Church on its bicentennial.
HR 589 Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Mickey Leland on winning the American Pharmaceutical Association's Hubert H. Humphrey Award and extending best wishes to him.
HR 590 Caption: Congratulating Captain Virginia Quinn of the Harris County Sheriff's Department.
HR 593 Caption: Honoring the Reverend R. E. Edwards.
HR 611 Caption: In memory of James Wade Willingham.
HR 613 Caption: Congratulating Jeff Phillips.
HR 728 Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Carey Scarbrough, Sr., on their 58th wedding anniversary.
HR 729 Caption: Honoring Verna Jones on the occasion of her retirement
HR 730 Caption: Congratulating Trevaia Williams on her outstanding accomplishments.
HR 760 Caption: Commending Tracie Hudson.
HR 761 Caption: Commending Stacie S. Hudson.
HR 762 Caption: Commending Samaria Frenchella Hudson.
HR 781 Caption: Commending the Forward Times, Lenora Carter, George "Bud" Johnson and Ed Wendt for their extraordinary news coverage, community service and leadership.
70th 2nd Called Session
HCR 10 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting Congress to enact legislation to establish and fund the Medical Manhattan Project on AIDS.
HR 127 Caption: Congratulating Vickie L. McBride.
HR 210 Caption: Commending Patrick M. W. Johnson for his many years of service to the State.
69th Regular Session
HB 45 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the regulation of alternative health care therapists; providing a penalty.
HB 65 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the authorization of the manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription, regulation, and use of ethylene diamine tetracetic acid (EDTA) and chelation therapy.
HB 608 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
HB 777 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury.
HB 1431 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 1432 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu in comm.
Caption: Relating to remarriage after divorce.
HB 1614 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to access to and the use of certain complaints, reports, files, and other information concerning physicians or applicants for a license to practice medicine.
HB 1707 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to rights of medical patients, maternity home residents, and health maintenance organization members.
HB 1757 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to venue in suits brought by the State involving overweight vehicles.
HB 1948 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to legislators' access to certain confidential information concerning convicts.
HB 2094 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
Caption: Relating to lifeline utility service.
HB 2316 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the contents of a voter registration application form.
HB 2330 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to furnishing lists of registered voters for elections and to the disposition of those lists and certain affidavits after an election.
HB 2331 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the office hours of voter registrars on uniform election dates.
HB 2374 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to coverage of chelation therapy under certain health insurance policies and group insurance and hospital plans.
HCR 24 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring February 15, 1985 to be Susan B. Anthony Day in Texas.
HCR 227 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting Eugene T. McLaughlin and Cara Houchins Hughes permission to sue the state and the General Land Office.
HJR 9 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to recognize a right of privacy.
HJR 62 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the compensation of members of the legislature and of the lieutenant governor, and limiting campaign contributions and loans allowed in the election of a member of the legislature.
HJR 63 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Ratifying a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for representation of the District of Columbia in the United States Congress.
69th 2nd Called Session
HR 67 Caption: Congratulating Lydia Louise Randle.
68th Regular Session
HB 172 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury.
HB 173 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the penalty for the offense of failure to report the abuse or neglect of a child.
HB 231 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to legislators' access to certain confidential information concerning convicts.
HB 243 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the local school property tax relief fund to be financed through the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
HB 348 Last Action: See remarks
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the state franchise tax on corporations.
HB 459 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Education
Caption: Relating to a course of instruction in small business computers in secondary schools.
HB 964 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to civil and criminal procedures involving children who are victims of sexual abuse or other offenses.
HB 1274 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the authorization of the manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription, regulation, and use of ethylene diamine tetracetic acid (EDTA) and chelaton therapy.
HB 1695 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to the requirement that the Texas Merit System Council submit a request for appropriations from the legislature.
HB 2043 Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the taxation of bingo.
HB 2177 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Health
Caption: Relating to the establishment of five demonstration projects utilizing human ecology as a methodology of health treatment.
HB 2253 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to the regulation of Human Ecology as a methodology of health treatment.
HCR 2 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Memorializing Congress of the United States and the government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to implement an immediate bilateral agreement on nuclear armaments.
HCR 7 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Expressing legislative sentiment regarding future reductions-in-force of state employees including employee terminations, demotions, and furloughs.
HJR 16 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to recognize a right of privacy.
HJR 17 Last Action: Placed on daily Constitutional Amendments Calendar
Caption: Ratifying a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for representation of the District of Columbia in the United States Congress.
HJR 18 Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for residence homestead exemptions from certain school district property taxes when state reimbursement of local revenue losses is required by law.
HR 56 Caption: Recognizing the birthday of Susan B. Anthony and authorizing use of the house chamber for a special reception in her honor.
HR 95 Caption: Congratulating Charlotte Klebanoff, Sheila E. Lichacz and Anastasia Sams for their participation in Texas Arts Day.
HR 116 Caption: Providing for the speaker of the house to appoint an interim committee to study the regulation, practice, standards, and licensing of acupuncturists.
HR 422 Caption: Requesting the House Committee on Human Services to conduct a study on the regulation, practice, standards, and licensing of human ecology practitioners.
68th 2nd Called Session
HB 67 Last Action: See remarks
Caption: Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
HCR 43 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Health
Caption: Recognizing November 12 through 18, 1984, as Preventive Medicine Week in Texas.
HR 39 Caption: Congratulating Representative and Mrs. Sam Hudson on birth of William Henry Hudson.
67th Regular Session
HB 1010 Last Action: Committee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to legislators' access to certain confidential information concerning convicts.
HB 1011 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a a mandatory retirement age for public employees.
HB 1012 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the apportionment and use of the Available University Fund.
HB 1242 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the maintenance of certain cemeteries.
HB 1573 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health Services
Caption: Relating to prior approval before the transfer or discharge of a client of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
HB 1749 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the authority of the state to recover possession of certain real property.
HB 1750 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to constructive sales of state-owned real property.
HB 1751 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to creation of a cause of action against the state for unjust enrichment.
HB 2212 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain corporations from the corporate franchise tax.
HB 2213 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the imposition, collection, and administration of an occupation tax on refiners of motor fuel and diesel fuel.
HCR 112 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Granting Jessie Johnson permission to sue the state.
HJR 41 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Caption: Ratifying a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for representation of the District of Columbia in the United States Congress.
HJR 96 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the prohibition against a limitations defense to an action by a county to recover possession of certain public lands.
HJR 97 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to release to an individual the state's claim to real property or to convey to an individual all or part of the state's interest in real property.
HJR 98 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to grant fee simple title to certain real property owned by the state to a certain individual without consideration.
HJR 117 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Commissioner of the General Land Office to issue patents for certain public free school fund land.
HR 237 Caption: Recognizing May 10, 1981, as "Texas Women -- A Celebration of History" Day.
HR 249 Caption: Congratulating Representative and Mrs. Samuel W. Hudson III.
67th 2nd Called Session
HCR 14 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Administration
Caption: Expressing legislative sentiment regarding future reductions-in-force of state employees.
66th Regular Session
HB 151 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the designation of January 15th as "Martin Luther King, Jr., Day."
HB 152 Last Action: Motion to reconsider spread on the journal
Caption: Relating to maximum liability for damages under the Tort Claims Act.
HB 153 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the use of Available University Fund money.
HB 154 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Higher Education
Caption: Relating to Prairie View A & M University.
HB 156 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the appointment and use of the Available University Fund.
HB 157 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Higher Education
Caption: Relating to reporting of all federal funds received and expended by institutions of higher education.
HB 172 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Higher Education
Caption: Relating to minority performance on professional examinations.
HB 216 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to establishment of an executive management intern program.
HB 275 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to legislators' access to certain confidential information concerning convicts.
HB 276 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of private consultants by state agencies and regional councils of government.
HB 277 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the commitment of children in need of supervision to the Texas Youth Council.
HB 296 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Human Services
Caption: Relating to a pilot program to deal with problems associated with family violence.
HB 310 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health Services
Caption: Relating to regulation of persons engaged in attending or caring for sick people.
HB 400 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to the regulation of discrimination in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages.
HB 401 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a mandatory retirement age for public employees.
HB 402 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Exempting certain vehicles from ad valorem taxation.
HB 1128 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the testimony of an accomplice in a prosecution under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
HB 1129 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to resisting unlawful arrest or search.
HB 1130 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the time for notice of a pre-trial hearing in a criminal case and the time for filing motions, pleadings, and exceptions after such notice.
HB 1131 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to development of trade between businesses in this state and those in foreign countries.
HB 1132 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to corroboration of accomplice testimony as a prerequisite to an adjudication of delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision in an adjudication hearing involving a child who is alleged to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision.
HB 1253 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to changes in the primary nomination filing fee schedule.
HB 1278 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to providing interpreters and their pay; providing for pre-trial hearings on motions for interpreters.
HB 1994 Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Remedies
Caption: Relating to inquiries by state government bodies about the criminal records of prospective employees.
HCR 16 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Rules
Caption: Creating the Special Joint Committee on Higher Education Resources Planning.
HJR 6 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Caption: Ratifying a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for representation of the District of Columbia in the United States Congress.
HJR 19 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to distribution of the Permanent University Fund.
HJR 24 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the Permanent University Fund.
65th Regular Session
HB 596 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
Caption: Relating to regulation of certain persons engaged in attending or caring for sick people; prescribing penalties.
HB 1016 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to a landlord's warranty of the habitability of residential premises.
HB 1017 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Caption: Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925.
HB 1018 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the provisions of rental agreements.
HB 1019 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to interruption of tenant's utilities by his landlord.
HB 1373 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the objects of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
HB 1374 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain criminal defendants' right to personal bond.
HB 1375 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to arrest procedure.
HB 1376 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Higher Education
Caption: Relating to student governments and the charging, collection, and distribution of student services feees at state-supported institutions of higher education.
HB 1377 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the authority of the railroad commission to regulate the standards and practies of railroad companies.
HB 1378 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to reporting ownership and changes in ownership of shares in a bank. providing a penalty.
HB 1570 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the designation of january 15th as "Martin Luther King, Jr., Day".
HB 1574 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Relating to the authorization of the manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription, and use of amygdalin (laetrile).
HB 2105 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably substituted
Caption: Relating to the administration of this state's responsibility under federal economic opportunity programs.
HCR 27 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting Public Utilities Commission to study alternatives to present work rate structure.
HCR 77 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Caption: Requesting Texas Railroad Commission to take necessary action to insure safety on Texas railroads.
HR 119 Caption: Congratulating Representative and Mrs. Samuel Hudson on birth of baby, Tracie Samisie [Sammisie].
HR 120 Caption: Congratulating Representative and Mrs. Samuel Hudson on birth of baby, Stacie Samissia.
65th 2nd Called Session
HJR 52 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Caption: Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to insure that a certain percentage of the proceeds of bonds secured by the income from the Permanent University Fund is used for the benefit of Prairie View A&M University.
HR 14 Caption: In memory of Ella Lois Hudson, mother of Representative Samuel W. Hudson III.
HR 34 Caption: Congratulating Representative Leonard Briscoe.
HR 39 Caption: Commending Representative Anthony W. Hall, Jr.
64th Regular Session
HB 181 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Education
Caption: Relating to transportation aid for public school students under the Foundation School Program.
HB 182 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee unfavorably
Caption: Relating to requiring a driver training or defensive driving course as a condition for issuance of an original driver's license.
HB 183 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the smoking of tobacco in certain public places; providing penalties.
HB 184 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the commemoration of ceremonies on a certain enumerated day; providing an effective date.
HB 185 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to designating Senior Citizens Day.
HB 186 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to a landlord's warranty of the habitability of residential premises.
HB 187 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Education
Caption: Relating to funding driver education and training programs in public schools.
HB 373 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of nurses aides.
HB 687 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to a public school kindergarten program for certain children.
HB 688 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Relating to financial assistance programs enabling certain students to attend certain postsecondary educational institutions in Texas.
HB 1200 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee unfavorably
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Texas Railroad Commission to regulate railroad safety practices and maintenance of railroad equipment in the state.
HB 1201 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee unfavorably
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Texas Railroad Commission to regulate safety practices and maintenance of railroad equipment in the state.
HB 1429 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Caption: Amending Section 41, Texas Tort Claims Act, as amended (Article 6252-19, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
HB 1430 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended, by adding an Article 15.27.
HB 1431 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Amending Article 15.17, Code of Criminal Procdure, 1965, as amended.
HB 1432 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended; by adding Article 14.07.
HB 1433 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Amending Article 14.06, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended.
HB 1434 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Amending Article 14.03, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended.
HB 1435 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Amending Article 1.03, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965.
HB 1436 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Amending Article 17.15, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965.
HB 1553 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, and financing of a program to provide housing assistance to senior citizens who have limited financial resources.
HB 1873 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee unfavorably
Caption: Amending Article 6448, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925.
HB 1874 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Amending Section 1, Article 5236c, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended.
HB 1875 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Amending Title 84, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, by adding an Article 5236f.
HB 1876 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Amending Article 5236a, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended.
HB 2058 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to Neighborhood Zoning Councils in cities.
HB 2059 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to statutory exemptions to city zoning authority.
HB 2060 Last Action: Reported from committee with substitute
Caption: Relating to student governments and the charging, collection and distribution of student fees at state-supported institutions of higher education.
HB 2149 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the election of members of the board of trustees of certain school districts.
HCR 74 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Caption: Requesting the Railroad Commission to participate with the federal government in a railroad safety program.
HR 16 Caption: In remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King.
HR 73 Caption: Relating to establishing a special interim committee to investigate the problem of railroad accidents and safety in the state.
HR 96 Caption: Inviting the Honorable Billy Williamson to address the House.
HR 97 Caption: Relating to the establishment of an interim committee to study the problems of resource depletion.
HR 114 Caption: Relating to establishing an interim committee to study the system of charging and collecting fees collected at state-supported institutions of higher education.
HR 129 Caption: Congratulating the Honorable and Mrs. Samuel Hudson.
63rd Regular Session
HB 118 Last Action: Motion to suspend rules lost
Caption: To amend Article 4591, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, relating to the enumeration of legal holidays.
HB 244 Last Action: Considered in public hearing
Caption: Relating to payment of annual salaries of State employees; providing for a repealing clause.
HB 867 Last Action: Subcommittee hearing date
Caption: Relating to tuition exemptions for resident students from low income families.
HB 1244 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the use of canes that are metallic or white in color or white tipped with red.
HB 1245 Last Action: Subcommittee hearing date
Caption: Relating to providing minority groups with better access to state-supported law schools by directing their immediate participation in the Council on Legal Education Opportunity of the United State governmetn and, absent the C.L.E.O. program, the immediate formulation and implementation of affirmative action programs by state-supported law schools.
HB 1468 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the assignment of wages consisting of warrants drawn against a state fund as security for a loan.
HB 1469 Last Action: Subcommittee hearing date
Caption: Relating to the residency requirements for the State Commissioner of Education.
HCR 25 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: That a live oak seedling from an acorn of the live oak shading the Johnson family cemetery by planted on the earliest possible birthday of the late President as a living memorial to the man and his deeds.
HCR 29 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating February 15 as Susan B. Anthony Day.
HCR 64 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Rules
Caption: Honoring Walter Schaefer, Sergeant-at-Arms, upon his retirement.
HCR 65 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Administration
Caption: Requesting that the portrait of Susan B. Anthony be hung in the Capitol.
HCR 155 Last Action: Filed without Governor's signature
Caption: Memorializing Congress to pass H.R. 6554 by Representative Jame Burke.
HR 53 Caption: Congratulating the Honorable and Mrs. Anthony Hall, Jr.
HR 68 Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson.
HR 282 Caption: In memory of Dr. Herman A. Barnett.