Legislation authored by D.R. 'Tom' Uher

Includes legislation with D.R. 'Tom' Uher as the primary author for the 60th through 77th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

77th Regular Session
HB 778	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the responsibility for payment of costs incurred in providing certain medical, dental, or health-related services to a state prisoner held in county jail.
HB 779	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the establishment of a line of vegetation along the Gulf of Mexico in certain areas of public beach.
HB 780	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a retired peace officer for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
HB 1062	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the validation of any act, governmental proceeding, official, bond, or obligation of a navigation district or port authority.
HB 1063	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to interest on judgments in certain civil actions.
HB 1064	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to the issuance of an occupational driver's license and the subsequent operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substances by the license holder; providing penalties.
HB 1065	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to exceptions to certain requirements applying to subdivisions of land.
HB 1066	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to health benefits coverage of grandchildren.
HB 1352	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records and files.
HB 1353	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the regulation of political contributions and political expenditures for legislative office.
HB 1544	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the release of certain personal information from motor vehicle records and information relating to motor vehicle accident reports; providing penalties.
HB 1545	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the operation, regulation, administration, and financing of public institutions of higher education.
HB 1546	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to disability retirement benefits for certain peace officers under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 1547	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the liability of certain local chambers of commerce.
HB 1548	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to license plates for certain consular officials.
HB 1970	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the expulsion of students from public school for using, exhibiting, or possessing BB or pellet guns or similar devices.
HB 2147	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to contributions for the governor for a day or speaker's reunion day ceremony.
HB 2148	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain cases by a juvenile court.
HB 2168	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to granting a property owner in a partition proceeding an access easement in certain circumstances.
HB 2549	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the creation of a privilege for optometric records and communications with an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist and to the availability of optometric records.
HB 2550	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the application of the child support guidelines to certain children receiving social security old age benefits.
HB 2551	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of boats and other equipment used primarily in the commercial taking or production of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life as food for human consumption.
HB 2552	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the electric utility that operates a nuclear safety asset and the payment of the nuclear safety fee.
HB 2553	Last Action: Reason for vote recorded in Journal Caption: Relating to repayment assistance for certain law school loans of attorneys employed by district or county attorney's offices in rural counties.
HB 2554	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the transfer of a court's continuing jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 2755	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of public accounting.
HB 2872	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the emergency cleanup of oil and gas wastes or other substances or materials by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
HB 2873	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to fees charged by district and county clerks for copies of records.
HB 2874	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the withdrawal of time by a county employee from the county sick leave pool.
HB 2875	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of Matagorda County Hospital District to lease property and enter into a loan agreement.
HB 3209	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to penalties for commercial shrimp boat violations.
HB 3640	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District and the authorization of the district to impose an ad valorem tax.
HCR 242	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Granting Gulf Marine Institute of Technology permission to sue the state and the General Land Office.
HJR 80	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation boats and other equipment used primarily in the commercial taking or production of fish, shrimp, shellfish, or other marine life as food for human consumption.
HR 3	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending the constitutional order of business.
HR 33	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. William H. Cunningham for his contributions as chancellor of The University of Texas System.
HR 100	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Caroline "Karo" Gracely.
HR 101	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2001, as Matagorda County Day at the Capitol.
HR 102	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert Jay "Bob" Wilkinson of Bay City.
HR 103	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Bay City High School football team on winning the UIL Class 4A Division I state championship.
HR 104	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In honor of Maggie Marie "Pat" Rosebud's outstanding record of service in Brazoria County.
HR 174	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In honor of the Honorable Michael Millsap's outstanding years of public service.
HR 175	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Caroline "Karo" Gracely.
HR 176	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Burt O'Connell of Van Vleck.
HR 229	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Mary Gay Burton of Houston.
HR 344	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of J. Donald Bowen of Abilene.
HR 483	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring David L. "Tex" Hill of San Antonio.
HR 636	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ogden Bass of Brazoria County for his valuable professional and civic service.
HR 1038	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lois Martin Hansen Hayes of Bay City.
HR 1236	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Raul L. Longoria.
HR 1275	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jack and Lynda Chew of San Antonio on their 25th wedding anniversary.
HR 1443	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sharon Carter for her service as parliamentarian and chief clerk of the Texas House of Representatives.
HR 1444	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the staff of Speaker Pete Laney's office.
HR 1445	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the staff of the Chief Clerk's Office.
HR 1446	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Steve Collins for his service as executive director and chief legislative counsel of the Texas Legislative Council.
HR 1447	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Barry Miller for his service to the 77th Legislature.
76th Regular Session
HB 800	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the purchase of a motor vehicle under an Interlocal Cooperation Act contract.
HB 801	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to public participation in certain environmental permitting procedures of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
HB 802	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the election dates of certain navigation districts.
HB 803	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the accrual of interest on certain child support payments and money judgments.
HB 953	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the conducting of a driver education course by the student's grandparent or stepparent.
HB 954	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/00 Caption: Relating to the notice and public hearing requirements for a taxing unit to increase the unit's tax rate.
HB 955	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to providing parties with notice of the attorney of record representing the office of attorney general.
HB 956	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disclosure and consideration of financial assistance received by a child support obligee.
HB 957	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the law enforcement authority and status of a reserve deputy, reserve deputy constable, and reserve municipal police officer.
HB 1072	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the examination required for certification as a court reporter.
HB 1073	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to parental notification and consent before an abortion may be performed on certain minors.
HB 1328	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional land surveying.
HB 1414	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
HB 1415	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to theft of cable television services; providing penalties.
HB 1416	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the civil liability of charitable organizations that are chambers of commerce.
HB 1448	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to restrictions on off-duty employment of Texas Department of Public Safety officers.
HB 1449	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the additional tax imposed on the change of use of open-space or timber land.
HB 1450	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to certain state associations of counties.
HB 1538	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the issuance by the Texas Department of Transportation of annual permits to move certain superheavy or oversize equipment on a state highway.
HB 1540	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Windstorm Code Maintenance Committee.
HB 1541	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to planning and implementation fees for a radioactive waste disposal site.
HB 1615	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the acquisition of goods and services by certain medical and dental institutions of higher education.
HB 1616	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the issuance of volunteer firefighter license plates.
HB 1617	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the transfer and operation of the Communities In Schools program.
HB 1680	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to load and weight limits on certain bridges and culverts.
HB 1681	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the construction and rehabilitation of bridges.
HB 1682	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the inclusion of Social Security taxes paid by a school district in funding formulas under the foundation school program.
HB 1707	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to registration of certain motor vehicles by a county tax assessor-collector.
HB 1776	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to certain eligibility requirements for a license to carry a concealed handgun and to the procedures for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license.
HB 1840	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to acquire certain properties for campus expansion and other university purposes.
HB 1841	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the investigation of Texas Department of Public Safety officers and to the appeal of any resulting disciplinary actions.
HB 1887	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to compensation and benefits for members of the state military forces and their dependents.
HB 2058	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to interest on judgments in certain civil actions.
HB 2059	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the determination of the amount of child support for a child of certain disabled obligors.
HB 2174	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the disclosure and consideration in a child support proceeding of certain financial assistance received by or for a child.
HB 2175	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of chiropractic.
HB 2225	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain political contributions and political expenditures; providing a civil penalty.
HB 2434	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to insurance provided by or through certain development corporations created by certain political subdivisions.
HB 2435	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the requirement that child support in excess of certain amounts under the child support guidelines be placed in a trust for the child.
HB 2436	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to procedures for and access to reports of political contributions and expenditures; providing a civil penalty.
HB 2437	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to disability retirement benefits for certain peace officers under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2644	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a retired peace officer for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
HB 2645	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the compulsory attendance age for public schools.
HB 2646	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the technology access clause in certain state contracts.
HB 2862	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the appointment of election judges for county elections.
HB 2863	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the salary of a retired judge or justice assigned to a district court.
HB 3262	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to information in a rabies vaccination certificate or in a county or municipal registry of dogs and cats; providing criminal penalties.
HB 3263	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to the election of the governing board of certain junior college districts.
HB 3264	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the expansion and operation of eligible inspectors for the windstorm building code.
HB 3265	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to the duties of a justice of the peace with respect to inquests on dead bodies.
HB 3266	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the duties of a sheriff or constable to transport certain persons to certain facilities.
HB 3565	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to parental rights to admit a minor to private rehabilitation and behavior modification facilities.
HB 3566	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to salvaged and nonrepairable motor vehicles.
HB 3567	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to county development districts.
HB 3568	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Office of District Treasurer of Brazos River Harbor Navigation District.
HB 3569	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the functions of a grievance committee in relation to certain elected county officials.
HB 3800	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to the accrual of interest on certain judgments.
HB 3807	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of a statutory county court in Matagorda County.
HB 3850	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation of the Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District and the authorization of the district to impose an ad valorem tax.
HCR 47	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: In memory of former State Representative Renal Rosson.
HCR 126	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of the Honorable Ed Howard.
HCR 204	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: In memory of the Honorable Bert Hall.
HCR 244	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Authorizing the lieutenant governor and the speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
HJR 81	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the ad valorem taxation of boats and other equipment used in the commercial taking or production of fish, shrimp, shellfish, or other marine life.
HR 8	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 23, 1999, as Matagorda County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 9	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Christopher Ray Smith.
HR 10	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sue Annette Rodriguez Hensley.
HR 64	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the memory of John Coble "Red" Richards.
HR 65	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Julius and Pauline Kalina of Bay City on their wedding anniversary.
HR 108	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: In memory of the Honorable Daniel James Kubiak.
HR 109	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Carole Kneeland.
HR 110	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Marcus A. Weems.
HR 210	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Jim Pearce Johnson.
HR 211	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Charles Alfred Murphy, Jr.
HR 212	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Andy James.
HR 213	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable William A. Shofner.
HR 214	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable W. T. Oliver.
HR 215	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Edwin Earl "Red" Brewer.
HR 216	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of former State Representative Vernon Beckham.
HR 217	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable G. C. Morris.
HR 218	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of former state representative Mary Jane Bode.
HR 219	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Maurice S. Pipkin.
HR 300	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Daniel James Kubiak.
HR 315	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Leighanne Nicole Sanders of Leander.
HR 438	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Reese Turner.
HR 439	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Tip Hall, Jr.
HR 440	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the memory of John Coble "Red" Richards.
HR 441	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Ed J. Harris.
HR 565	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Murray "Pete" Peterson on his fine tenure with the Texas House of Representatives.
HR 566	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Frank Owen III.
HR 567	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Charles Sumner Ege, Jr., of Smithville.
HR 568	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Edgar Lee Berlin.
HR 622	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of The Honorable G. R. "Bob" Close.
HR 623	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of former State Representative Ben Dodson "Jumbo" Atwell.
HR 624	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable J. W. "Buck" Buchanan.
HR 625	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Audrey Beatrice Jordan.
HR 650	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 160th anniversary of Matagorda United Methodist Church.
HR 824	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Frank Sinclair Craft, Sr.
HR 825	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Joe M. Kilgore.
HR 826	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Jack Ridgeway.
HR 846	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Fred Matthes on his retirement.
HR 847	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Doris Fussell Gayle and John Phillip Gayle, Jr., on their 55th wedding anniversary.
HR 934	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Phillip T. "Phil" Wilson.
HR 935	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Juan Carlos Irizarry.
HR 936	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Kayla Marie Johnson.
HR 937	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Margaret "Peggy" Polk Boepple.
HR 938	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert C. Noel.
HR 1011	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Patricia "Pat" Ann Ladewig.
HR 1232	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 2175.
HR 1306	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Don Davis.
HR 1309	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Star of the Republic Museum.
HR 1362	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Dungeoneers of Bay City High School and drama instructor Andy Berkovsky for winning the State UIL One-Act Play Contest.
HR 1363	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Sharon Carter for her legislative service.
HR 1364	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Robert I. "Bob" Kelly for his exceptional legislative service.
HR 1365	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the staff of the Speaker's Office.
HR 1366	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the staff of the Chief Clerk's Office.
HR 1367	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Barry Miller on his legislative service.
75th Regular Session
HB 539	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the civil liability of charitable organizations that are chambers of commerce.
HB 968	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the care and treatment of game fowl.
HB 1032	Last Action: Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding Caption: Relating to the inclusion of Social Security taxes paid by a school district in funding formulas under the foundation school program.
HB 1033	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to teacher salaries and days of service.
HB 1034	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to personal leave for public school teachers.
HB 1035	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to certain information from a group counseling session with public school students.
HB 1036	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to application of the capitol view corridors to construction, renovation, and equipment of Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
HB 1136	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the creation of a statutory county court in Matagorda County.
HB 1137	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the discharge of a lien on a motor vehicle and the subsequent sale of or issuance of temporary tags for the vehicle.
HB 1202	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the liability of certain persons for injury to others that occurs on certain real property.
HB 1219	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the first instructional day of a school year for public school students.
HB 1321	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of engineering; providing penalties.
HB 1322	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to changing the name of the county tax assessor-collector to county comptroller.
HB 1345	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the issuance of certain permits to move certain heavy equipment over a state highway.
HB 1575	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the disposition of revenue from the motor vehicle sales tax.
HB 1576	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to criminal background checks of certain employees of residential dwelling projects.
HB 1577	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to peer assistance programs for licensed veterinarians.
HB 1578	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the definition of air pollution.
HB 1579	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the collection of the assessment for the telecommunications infrastructure fund.
HB 1644	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technologists and other persons who perform radiologic procedures.
HB 1946	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a person for the mandatory deferral of a speeding offense.
HB 1947	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the collection of restitution and fines by a peace officer.
HB 1948	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the transfer of a case to a statutory probate court.
HB 2094	Last Action: Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to authorizing the Sweeny Hospital District to operate or provide for certain medical care and medical services to or for needy residents of the district.
HB 2095	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the requirement of a driving safety course for renewal of certain persons' driver's licenses.
HB 2096	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the selection of depositories by navigation districts and port authorities.
HB 2097	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the operation of risk pools and self-insurance funds by political subdivisions to provide health and accident coverage.
HB 2098	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the licensing of certain franchised dealers who engage in the leasing of motor vehicles.
HB 2099	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to student loan reimbursements for physician assistants practicing in certain areas.
HB 2159	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to granting resident tuition status to children or dependents of certain former Texas residents.
HB 2160	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the abuse of judicial process by an insurance premium finance company.
HB 2161	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the release and use of certain personal information from motor vehicle records.
HB 2734	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the creation of a statutory county court in Matagorda County.
HB 2735	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the issuance of a buyer's temporary cardboard tag by a motor vehicle dealer.
HB 2736	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to risk pools established by political subdivisions to provide liability coverage.
HB 2737	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity in certain contract actions.
HB 2738	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to convey real property in exchange for property of equivalent fair market value.
HB 2739	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to criminal history record checks regarding certain applicants for employment.
HB 2740	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
HB 2741	Last Action: Reported favorably as amended Caption: Relating to salvage motor vehicles and to title fees, registration fees, and property taxes relating to certain fleet motor vehicles; providing penalties.
HB 2742	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the regulation of salvage vehicle dealers; providing penalties.
HB 2950	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the length of school year.
HB 2978	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of professional land surveying.
HB 3584	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the salary of county auditors.
HB 3599	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the auditor for the Matagorda County Hospital District.
HB 3600	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the authority of municipalities to exercise the right of eminent domain.
HCR 162	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending the South Texas Project.
HCR 173	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Resolving that all state departments and agencies be closed for a half day beginning at noon on Friday, March 28, 1997, in observance of Good Friday.
HCR 265	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center.
HJR 74	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the county tax assessor-collector to county comptroller.
HR 19	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Ethel Shipton.
HR 145	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Brazoswood Babe Ruth All-Star team on their outstanding 1996 season.
HR 183	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Sweeny High School Lady Bulldog softball team on winning the 1996 Class 3A state championship.
HR 197	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cecil Bird on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
HR 224	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Victor Zemanek.
HR 225	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Gordon Lee Cook.
HR 226	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 25, 1997, as Matagorda County Day at the Capitol.
HR 229	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lyondell Petrochemical Company's Matagorda Polymers Facility on its receipt of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Star certification.
HR 234	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Albert and Georgia "Ann" Herreth on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 235	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of A. M. "Chick" Anderson.
HR 276	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dick Bachman.
HR 393	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Mildred "Millie" Bickham O'Connell.
HR 394	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of William Wesley "Wes" Frontz.
HR 395	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dolph Beadle Moore.
HR 396	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Judge Thurman Morris Gupton.
HR 397	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the passing of the Honorable Edmund Eugene "Sonny" Jones, Jr.
HR 545	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Samuel Dock Gupton.
HR 546	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of James Thomas "Tom" Bolling.
HR 547	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Helen Elster Stuhrenberg.
HR 548	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Marta Wolff Moore.
HR 549	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Vevi Stevens on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
HR 550	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Hoechst Celanese Corporation on its receipt of a Supplier Excellence Award from Exxon Chemical Americas.
HR 761	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sugar Land's Tara Lipinski on winning the 1997 World Figure Skating Championship.
HR 762	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Roger D. Wilson.
HR 882	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jolene Snokhous.
HR 883	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Recognizing the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center.
HR 1005	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable George "Geo." Daniel Holst.
HR 1006	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sharon Carter for her outstanding service as chief clerk of the house of representatives and assistant house parliamentarian.
HR 1061	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Gustave A. "Goose" Franzen.
HR 1224	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Phillips Petroleum Company's Sweeny facility.
HR 1273	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John and Hazel Rehak on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 1363	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jacklynn Eason on her retirement from the Brazoria County Library System.
74th Regular Session
HB 332	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the inclusion of tax abatements in the determination of the taxable property value of a school district.
HB 333	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to authorizing a deed-of-trust foreclosure after accepting a deed in lieu of foreclosure.
HB 334	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the state's official marine education center.
HB 335	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the period for filing a petition for a place on the ballot for the board of directors of the Sweeny Hospital District.
HB 399	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/96 Caption: Relating to the authorization of an exemption from ad valorem taxation of boats and other equipment used in the commercial taking of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life.
HB 416	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the inclusion of Social Security taxes paid by a school district in funding formulas under the foundation school program.
HB 519	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the administration, management and responsibilities of the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
HB 613	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the composition and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
HB 614	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a defendant for placement in the state boot camp program.
HB 615	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the adjudication and disposition of children for delinquent conduct that violates certain penal laws of this state.
HB 660	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to an exemption from the regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors.
HB 661	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to parental rights concerning children attending public schools; providing criminal penalties.
HB 824	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the creation of a statutory county court in Matagorda County.
HB 825	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of juvenile courts over certain persons who have previously been certified as adults.
HB 920	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the areas subject to a statute governing creation, extension, renewal, or modification of deed restrictions applicable to residential real estate subdivisions.
HB 921	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to approval of bonds issued by a conservation and reclamation district.
HB 1066	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the rulemaking authority of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
HB 1313	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the Texas Seafood-Linked Industries Research, Educational, and Consumer Safety Program; making an appropriation.
HB 1339	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to the licensing of plumbing inspectors.
HB 1527	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to designating speaker's day as a day to honor former members of the house of representatives.
HB 1619	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the requirement that the holder of a discharged lien on a motor vehicle execute the discharge of the lien.
HB 1841	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to the creation of a license management program for certain commercial fishing.
HB 2032	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to purchases by and programs for employees of public institutions of higher education.
HB 2124	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to transportation, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
HB 2183	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of a mass transit department in cities of a certain population.
HB 2184	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of engineering; providing penalties.
HB 2574	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the responsibilities of the Matagorda County Attorney and creating the office of district attorney for the 329th Judicial District in Wharton County.
HB 2575	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the disposition of revenue from the motor vehicle sales tax.
HB 2749	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the regulation of title insurance.
HB 2750	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the services of licensed psychological associates in health insurance coverage.
HB 2751	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to certification pay for peace officers employed by the state.
HB 3135	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the notice of a proposed rule requirement in the Administrative Procedure Act.
HCR 3	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Robert W. Calvert.
HCR 55	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Robert Henderson.
HCR 56	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of John Travis Potter, Sr.
HCR 166	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Encouraging the Department of Public Safety to include additional information regarding alcohol and drug abuse in the Texas Drivers Handbook.
HCR 171	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Directing the State Board of Plumbing Examiners to review certification examinations.
HJR 35	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation boats and other equipment used in the commercial taking or production of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life.
HR 246	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 22, 1995, as Matagorda County Day.
HR 493	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the accomplishments of Governor James Hogg.
HR 630	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Honorable Tom DeLay.
HR 862	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Frank Zelenske for his civic involvement and recognizing May 29, 1995, as Frank Zelenske Day.
HR 1062	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Clute Little League All-Stars.
HR 1241	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Beetle Moore.
73rd Regular Session
HB 49	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to payment of judgments not claimed by the prevailing party.
HB 50	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to reports of overdoses of controlled substances to law enforcement authorities.
HB 132	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the notice required to be given of the fees charged for the services of a sheriff or constable.
HB 487	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood Advisory Council.
HB 495	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the interlocutory appeal by the state or a political subdivision of the state of certain orders.
HB 612	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of the constitutional office of criminal district attorney of Wharton County, to the abolition of the office of county attorney of Wharton County, and to the powers and duties of the district attorney for the 23rd Judicial District.
HB 723	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to college and university officer and employee insurance benefits.
HB 785	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain violations involving improper influence, lobbying, and political contributions in connection with the state lottery.
HB 786	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 23rd Judicial District.
HB 845	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the application of and choice of law or arbitration under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
HB 924	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood Advisory Council.
HB 1073	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to continuation of benefits for the surviving spouse of a deceased state employee.
HB 1149	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to title to real estate interests and real property interests transferred by a receiver or conservator of a failed depository institution.
HB 1360	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of boats and other equipment used in the commercial taking of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life.
HB 1432	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to the powers of a river authority that engages in the distribution and sale of electric energy; granting the authority to issue bonds.
HB 1537	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to marketable record title.
HB 1578	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the criminal responsibility of a person who is 13 years of age or older for certain felony offenses and to the application of the death penalty to a person who is 16 years of age or older.
HB 1579	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the taxable value of property in certain school districts.
HB 1580	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to payment for services provided by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center to eligible residents of certain hospital districts.
HB 1661	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to access by an inmate of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to certain personal information about employees of the institutional division.
HB 1694	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to compensation allowed for services performed by a credit service organization.
HB 1695	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to the service area of certain public utilities.
HB 1866	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the regulation and operation of tow trucks.
HB 1867	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the regulation of motor carriers.
HB 1999	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation and assistance of fire fighters and fire-fighting organizations by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
HB 2054	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce and to the volunteers and employees of the organizations.
HB 2069	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians and the regulation of dietetics; providing penalties.
HB 2326	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to labeling of passenger vehicles with notice of bumper strength.
HB 2327	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to exemplary damages in certain civil suits.
HB 2345	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to liens of health care practitioners.
HB 2742	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the petroleum storage tank program.
HB 2743	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to statutory changes to obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit delegation.
HB 2744	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Air Control Board to enact regulations requiring clean air motor vehicles.
HB 2828	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Beach Road Municipal Utility District.
HB 2870	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to conflicts of interest of certain persons in certain contracts of certain fresh water supply districts.
HJR 67	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption from ad valorem taxation of boats and other equipment used in the commercial taking of fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other marine life.
HR 432	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable James E. "Pete" Laney on the momentous occasion of his 50th birthday.
HR 646	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 4, 1993, as Matagorda County Day at the Capitol.
HR 655	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the citizens of Bay City on the 100th anniversary of their city's founding.
HR 714	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the memory of Carey O. Smith, Jr..
HR 852	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Honorable Gene Hendryx for his invaluable contribution to the designation of Fort Leaton as a historic site.
72nd Regular Session
HB 6	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to deceptive trade practices.
HB 148	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to court procedure and administration in Wharton County.
HB 149	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts.
HB 150	Last Action: Effective with election of 73rd Legislature Caption: Relating to apportionment of the state into state representative districts.
HB 151	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the apportionment of the state into congressional districts.
HB 966	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of acupuncture; providing a penalty.
HB 1035	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the permanent advisory committee at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
HB 1395	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the exemption from property taxation of boats and other property used in the commercial taking of fish and other marine animals.
HB 1396	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to amending the definition of "Employee" for purposes of college and university employee insurance benefits.
HB 1651	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the repayment of student loans for certain physicians.
HB 1914	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the purchase of energy-savings devices or measures by state agencies.
HB 1960	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the effect of foreclosure of a tax lien on existing restrictive covenants and easements.
HB 2362	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to enhancing the transfer of students between certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 2363	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of registered accountants; providing a penalty.
HB 2754	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to penalties and interest on property taxes included in certain tax bills.
HB 2755	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the purchasing, lease, or conversion of motor vehicles by local transit authorities and districts.
HB 2756	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to marketable title.
HB 2757	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the powers of certain municipal police forces.
HB 2758	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to payment of judgments not claimed by the prevailing party.
HB 2775	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the termination of the teacher career ladder.
HJR 60	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption from ad valorem taxation of boats and other property used in the commercial taking of fish, shrimp, and other marine life.
HJR 114	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the amending of a home rule charter by a city with a population of 5,000 or less.
HR 150	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Resolving that the process by which the 72nd Legislature enacts reapportionment legislation avoid arbitrariness and afford all interested parties a right of access to the political process.
HR 210	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Urging the United States Department of Commerce to issue its final decision whether to adjust the 1990 census counts.
HR 600	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Kenneth Lott on his record of superb service in city government.
HR 601	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert Vonderau.
HR 823	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Linda Acosta.
72nd 1st Called Session
HB 71	Last Action: Testimony taken in committee Caption: Relating to the apportionment of the state into congressional districts.
HB 72	Last Action: Senate passage as amended reported Caption: Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts.
HR 140	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of George L. "Billy" Harrison.
HR 141	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sheriff Tom Will "Buckshot" Lane.
HR 267	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jack Donahue.
72nd 2nd Called Session
HB 1	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 11/24/91 Caption: Relating to the apportionment of the state into congressional districts.
HB 2	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts.
HR 70	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the redistricting staff of the Texas Legislative Council and extending heartfelt thanks for its vital assistance throughout this decennial redistricting process.
72nd 3rd Called Session
HB 1	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 04/08/92 Caption: Relating to apportionment of the state into state representative districts.
HB 2	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 04/08/92 Caption: Relating to the date of the primary elections for 1992 and other electoral and political processes relative to the date of those elections.
HR 3	Last Action: Referred to Redistricting Caption: Endorsing the use of the plan established for the Texas House of Representatives by the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas as the interim house plan for the 1992 primary elections.
72nd 4th Called Session
HR 89	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of William Joseph Hlavinka.
71st Regular Session
HB 713	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to children who may receive care in a family home.
HB 1233	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to exempting certain persons from the sales tax permit fee.
HB 1234	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Isaacson Municipal Utility District.
HB 1654	Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to public records generated by executive search committees.
HB 1655	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the qualifications of certain entities or other organizations to enter into contracts or transactions with institutions of higher education and university systems.
HB 1811	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the Texas Engineering Experiment Station.
HB 1830	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the exemption from property taxation of boats and other property used in the commercial taking of fish and other marine animals.
HB 1831	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the notice of appraised value of a mineral interest for ad valorem tax purposes.
HB 1890	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the central administration office of each university system and the Texas State Technical Institute.
HB 1922	Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to financial assurances required of certain injection well permittees.
HB 1974	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property of a religious organization.
HB 1988	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to priorities of certain security interests and liens on a manufactured home.
HB 2501	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the membership, powers and duties of the Seawall Commission of Matagorda County.
HB 2502	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to state overpayment of certain employee social security taxes; making an appropriation to the Texas Department of Human Services.
HB 2503	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to enforcement of laws governing prepaid funeral contracts; providing penalties.
HB 2504	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu in comm. Caption: Relating to the creation of security interests by certain transactions.
HB 2505	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the regulation of the manufacture and sale of certain foods, drugs, devices, and cosmetics and to liability of drug manufacturers for exemplary damages; providing penalties.
HB 2986	Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of acupuncture; providing penalties.
HB 2987	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the issuance of a writ of income withholding for the payment of a child support obligation.
HB 2988	Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to the adoption of certain rules by state agencies.
HB 2989	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to support of a child and modification of order under the Texas Family Code.
HCR 173	Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock Caption: Directing that funds appropriated to the Texas Agricultual Extension Service be administered in strict accordance with the Smith-Lever act.
HCR 183	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating the last Friday of April as Arbor Day in Texas.
HCR 286	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Directing the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt rules of civil procedure that conform to the federal rules of civil procedure.
HJR 66	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption from ad valorem taxation of boats and other property used in the commercial taking of fish, shrimp, and other marine life.
HJR 77	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the apportionment of senate and house districts according to population.
HJR 95	Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to restore to the constitution a requirement that the subject of a bill be expressed correctly and informatively in a summarizing caption, to establish a requirement....
HR 229	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the City of West Columbia.
HR 511	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Tidehaven High School boys' basketball team.
HR 512	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Joe DeLoach, Jr.
HR 513	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Veronica White Franz.
HR 904	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Larry and Ruby Deadrick.
HR 1029	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Fredia Hester and her students of East Side Elementary School in Palacios.
HR 1068	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Candy Good, Miss Teen Texas.
71st 1st Called Session
HCR 16	Last Action: Motion to table prevails Caption: Urging the Supreme Court to amend the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure to conform to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
HR 60	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lon Hefley on his 100th birthday.
HR 86	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the city of Sweeny.
HR 137	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the staff of the Legislative Reference Library.
71st 2nd Called Session
HB 61	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to the election of certain district judges from divisions within judicial districts.
HJR 8	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the apportionment of judicial districts.
HR 70	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Requesting the Speaker to authorize an interim study of judicial districts.
71st 3rd Called Session
HCR 50	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Urging Texans to cooperate with the 1990 census.
71st 4th Called Session
HCR 31	Last Action: Filed w/o the Governor's signature Caption: Allowing heads of agencies to release employees for up to one-half day on Good Friday.
HR 176	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Leigh Anne Frontz.
71st 5th Called Session
HB 132	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to public education.
71st 6th Called Session
HCR 21	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Declaring Danevang to be the Danish Capital of Texas.
HR 17	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Willie Younger.
70th Regular Session
HB 525	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to mandatory venue for personal injury actions against a railroad corporation or an assignee, trustee, or receiver operating a railroad.
HB 526	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/88 Caption: Relating to the rate of tax that a seawall commission in Matagorda County may impose.
HB 756	Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call Caption: Relating to the disclosure of public beach rights to a purchaser of property located seaward of the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway.
HB 1157	Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to discharges of officers and employees of the Department of Public Safety and to political activities and campaigns.
HB 1384	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to the authority of a city to dissolve a hospital authority.
HB 1437	Last Action: Pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to exemption of property of an industrial development corporation from taxation.
HB 1921	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Relating to an affirmative defense to the offense of displaying abusable glue or aerosol paint in a business establishment under the Texas Controlled Substance Act.
HB 1922	Last Action: Reported engrossed Caption: Relating to the reporting of funds collected and expended by governing boards of institutions of higher education.
HB 1923	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to state agency reports to the governor.
HB 1924	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation of the constitutional offices of criminal district attorney of Matagorda County and criminal district attorney of Wharton County and to the abolition of the offices of district attorney and county attorney in those counties.
HB 2254	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary Caption: Relating to access to information contained in birth records maintained by the Texas Department of Health and local registrars of births and information contained in files sealed by the court in proceedings in which adoption, termination of the parent-child relationship, or both are sought.
HB 2255	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the workers' compensation assigned risk pool.
HB 2256	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the laboratory fees at certain institutions of higher education.
HB 2257	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the issuance of injection well permits by the Texas Water Commission.
HB 2258	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to a fee schedule for medical treatment under the Workers' Compensation Act.
HJR 69	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for exemption of property of industrial development corporations from taxation.
HR 125	Caption: Honoring Representative Jim Rudd on his birthday.
HR 151	Caption: In memory of former state representative Lloyd P. Guffey.
HR 405	Caption: Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Leo Triska on their 40th anniversary.
HR 503	Caption: Condemning those nations that practice racial, ethnic, and religious discrimination.
HR 668	Caption: Congratulating the Sweeny High School boys' basketball team.
HR 669	Caption: Congratulating LaBradford Smith.
HR 670	Caption: Congratulating the Sweeny High School girls' basketball team.
HR 671	Caption: In memory of Elsie Mae Callaway Luther.
70th 2nd Called Session
HB 105	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the West Columbia-Damon Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas.
HR 86	Caption: Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Julius LaDieu on their 50th wedding anniversary.
69th Regular Session
HB 284	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the imposition and collection of a disposal site cleanup fee and the creation of the disposal site cleanup fund.
HB 285	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the location of solid waste facilities that handle hazardous waste.
HB 286	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to property tax relief for residence homesteads.
HB 292	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to creation of the Probate Court of Brazoria County.
HB 484	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of acupuncture; providing penalties.
HB 485	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the offenses of use and manufacture, sale, or distribution of devices used to intercept, descramble, or decode subscription television transmissions and cable television services, the offense of making or maintaining an unauthorized cable connection, and to civil actions related to those offenses.
HB 554	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to determining average daily attendance of public school students and vocational education and special education contact hours.
HB 649	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to grade requirements for participation in extracurricular activities.
HB 784	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the levy, collection, and use of a junior college branch campus maintenance and capital expenditure tax.
HB 785	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to the appointment of temporary guardians for certain persons who lack capacity to make independent decisions.
HB 862	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the exemption from property taxation of certain property used in the commercial taking of fish and other marine animals.
HB 1324	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to group health insurance for public school employees and retirees.
HB 1332	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to health insurance for public school retirees.
HB 1333	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the issuance of bonds by the Matagorda County Hospital District.
HB 1404	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the establishment of public junior colleges.
HB 1405	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing board of a public junior college district to increase the property tax rate in the district under certain circumstances.
HB 1406	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the adoption cycle for public school textbooks.
HB 1407	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to prekindergarten classes in public schools.
HB 1525	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the reports on student enrollment required to be made by the chief executive officer of each institution of higher education.
HB 1736	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the continuation of a worker's lien against certain property relinquished by the worker.
HB 1888	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the audit of books and records of certain nonprofit corporations that assist institutions of higher education.
HB 2111	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the establishment of independent school district, city, union, county, or joint-county junior colleges; amending Sections 130.011, 130.012, 130.013, 130.014. 130.032, 130.034, 130.036, 130.037, and 130.038, Education Code; and repealing Subchapter F, Regional College Districts, Chapter 130 of that code.
HB 2122	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the types of products for which a commodity producers board may be certified.
HB 2484	Last Action: Returned from Senate as amended Caption: Relating to certain reinvestment zones which have been created or attempted to be created pursuant to Article 1066e Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, as amended; validating all acts and proceedings relating to the creation, designation, organization and operation of such zones; validating tax increment bonds payable as to principal and interest out of the tax increment fund established for such reinvestment zone; setting forth procedures for the approval and registration of such bonds and for the testing of the validity of such bonds; containing other provisions pertaining to the subject; and declaring an emergency.
HJR 24	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to property tax relief for residence homesteads.
HJR 48	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption of boats and other property used in commercial fishing from ad valorem taxation.
HR 41	Caption: In memory of Murray Holt of Bay City.
HR 63	Caption: Honoring George Holst, superintendent of the Palacios ISD.
HR 103	Caption: In memory of Julius A. Knigge, Sr.
HR 141	Caption: Congratulating Texasgulf, Inc.
HR 183	Caption: Honoring the Spanish Camp program in Wharton County.
HR 279	Caption: Congratulating the Sweeny High School girls' basketball team.
HR 305	Caption: Congratulating the Sweeny High School boys' basketball team.
HR 306	Caption: Congratulating the Bay City High School boys' basketball team.
HR 479	Caption: Congratulating Joe DeLoach of Bay City High School.
69th 3rd Called Session
HB 25	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to rate of the state limited retail sales and use tax.
HR 14	Caption: Honoring Representative Phyllis Robinson on her birthday.
HR 36	Caption: Honoring the birth of Lauren Elizabeth Powell.
HR 37	Caption: Honoring Mrs. Ella Hawkins Taylor on her 100th birthday.
HR 38	Caption: In memory of Moise H. Simon.
HR 71	Caption: Recognizing Fire Prevention Week and commending the Building Advisory Council of Texas.
68th Regular Session
HB 791	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the maximum rates of interest or time price differential that may be charged in a credit card transaction.
HB 792	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to taking shrimp in major bays of inside water for noncommercial purposes.
HB 793	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to a junior college district branch campus maintenance tax.
HB 794	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the insanity defense and treatment of mentally ill offenders.
HB 826	Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to the classification of criminal mischief offenses on the basis of the value of the property damaged or destroyed and the classification of theft offenses on the basis of the value of the property or service stolen.
HB 907	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the offenses of use and manufacture, sale, or distribution of devices used to intercept television transmissions and cable television services and the offense of making or maintaining an unauthorized cable connection.
HB 930	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to predator control from aircraft in Jackson and Matagorda counties.
HB 939	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to the installation and maintenance of community antenna or cable television equipment.
HB 1267	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to coverage of chelation therapy under certain health insurance policies and group insurance and hospital plans.
HB 1268	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to disposition of fines for speeding offenses in certain municipalities.
HB 1269	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the maximum population for a county election precinct in which voting machines or electronic voting systems are used.
HB 1289	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the imposition of fees and terms of probation on certain defendants.
HB 1389	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the apportionment of the state into representative districts.
HB 2048	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to restricting solid waste facilities for storage, processing, or disposal of hazardous waste.
HB 2049	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the imposition and collection of a disposal site cleanup fee and the creation of the disposal site cleanup fund.
HB 2050	Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to the treatment of electric cooperative corporations as governmental bodies for certain purposes.
HB 2204	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to the identification of certain county motor vehicles.
HB 2240	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to apportionment of Dallas County into representative districts.
HB 2241	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the apportionment of El Paso and Bexar Counties into representative districts.
HB 2246	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to the requirement of informed consent as a prerequisite to an abortion; providing a penalty.
HB 2247	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to apportionment of certain portions of the state into representitive districts.
HB 2414	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of a seawall commission in Matagorda County.
HCR 73	Last Action: Filed without the Governor's signature Caption: Granting Jonnie J. Groda permission to sue the state and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
HCR 250	Last Action: Filed without the Governor's signature Caption: Granting Big Train Carpets, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Texas System.
HR 160	Caption: Congratulating James E. "Pete" Laney on his birthday.
HR 204	Caption: In memory of Norman Harold Galle.
HR 205	Caption: In memory of George W. Townsend.
HR 225	Caption: Honoring Judge G. P. Hardy, Jr.
HR 226	Caption: Congratulating Annette Smith.
HR 371	Caption: Designating May 14, 1983 as "Roy P. Benavidez Day" in Texas.
HR 384	Caption: Extending birthday greetings to Representative Jerry Clark.
HR 556	Caption: Expressing appreciation to John T. Potter.
68th 1st Called Session
HJR 3	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the associations of producers of agricultural commodities.
68th 2nd Called Session
HR 54	Caption: Commending Viola Sullivan.
HR 55	Caption: Commending Lottie Witherspoon.
HR 86	Caption: In memory of Eugene Henry.
HR 92	Caption: In memory of Edna Marlin.
HR 100	Caption: Congratulating the Bay City Black Cats.
HR 101	Caption: Congratulating the Bay City High School track team.
67th Regular Session
HB 850	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Government Organization Caption: Relating to continuation of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine.
HB 920	Last Action: Committee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to judgements for the payment of delinquent child support payments.
HB 942	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the enforcement of court-ordered child support.
HB 954	Last Action: Committee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain persons from regulation as a child-placing agency.
HB 1067	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the judge of the municipal court in Bay City.
HB 1192	Last Action: Consideration postponed Caption: Relating to the creation of the State Personnel Standards Board.
HB 1193	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to the effect of a release given by the mother of a newly born child to a hospital or physician authorizing the delivery of the possession of the child to another.
HB 1194	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to abortions in governmental hospitals, the use of public funds for abortions, and the appointment of a guardian for certain unborn children.
HB 1321	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the right of a peace officer to carry a weapon.
HB 1322	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to tolerance allowances from weight limitations for certain vehicles.
HB 1522	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to regulation of radio-telephone services.
HB 1639	Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to the requirement of consent to certain actions regarding mentally retarded persons and to the rights of mentally retarded persons.
HB 1745	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the bond pending an appeal from a conviction in a justice or municipal court.
HB 2160	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation and use of the Texas primary and secondary school fund and to increasing the rate of the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act.
HB 2161	Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to an exemption from the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes for motor fuel used in church buses and to the registration of church buses.
HB 2211	Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to compulsory inspection of certain vehicles.
HB 2386	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the board of directors and the reorganization of certain drainage districts in Brazoria County.
HB 2403	Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of seawall commissions in coastal counties.
HCR 92	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Roy Benevidez, medal of honor winner.
HCR 147	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Directing Library and Archives Commission to prepare an exhibit honoring Texans who are recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
HR 64	Caption: In memory of former state Senator Culp Krueger.
HR 190	Caption: Congratulating the Bay City High School athletic department.
HR 296	Caption: Congratulating the Van Vleck High School athletic program.
HR 297	Caption: Congratulating the Tidehaven High School football team.
67th 1st Called Session
HR 34	Caption: In memory of Oren A. Frazier.
66th Regular Session
HB 283	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to bonds required by certain counties for the construction of streets and roads in subdivisions.
HB 284	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the duties of the district attorney of the 23rd Judicial District.
HB 347	Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments Caption: Relating to supplemental service retirement benefits for certain peace officers and custodial officers; creating a fund from which supplemental benefit payments may be made and providing for funding and appropriations; relating to administration of the benefit program.
HB 1121	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Business and Industry Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain retail establishments from the law prohibiting certain sales on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays.
HB 1122	Last Action: Reported from subcommittee with no recommendation Caption: Relating to the optional use of the franchise tax short form return; allowing corporations with total assets of less than $1,000,000 to use the short form return and amending the tax schedule to reflect the new asset limit.
HB 1225	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to reservation of campsites at state parks.
HB 1304	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to regulation of anchoring of certain oil and gas wells; providing penalties.
HB 1395	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to expenses of court reporters in judicial districts of four counties.
HB 1416	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to a landowner's right to an annual rental in lieu of a lump-sum payment of damages for certain easements taken by condemnation.
HB 1417	Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to the portion of the proceeds from the exhibition of a motion picture that is the property of the distributor of the motion picture.
HB 1537	Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement Caption: Relating to loans from the Industrial Development Fund for development in certain areas.
HB 1817	Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement Caption: Relating to liability of persons regulated by the Texas Mobile Home Standards Act.
HB 1818	Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the duties of persons charged with the appraisal or assessment of property for purposes of ad valorem taxation.
HB 2075	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation Caption: Relating to the transportation of certain agricultural commodities in their natural state.
HB 2158	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the taking of sand, gravel, marl, shell, and mudshell for opening Brown Cedar Cut in Matagorda County.
HB 2220	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the compensation of the court reporter of the 130th Judicial District.
HCR 165	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending the Honorable John Young on the occasion of his retirement from Congress.
HCR 172	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of H.I. White of Matagoria County.
HR 26	Caption: In memory of Sheriff H. R. Flournoy.
HR 50	Caption: Commending John P. Gayle, Jr.
HR 51	Caption: Commending Joe H. Brigance.
HR 108	Caption: In memory of Fred C. Cornelius.
HR 146	Caption: Congratulating the Bay City High School boys track and field team.
HR 149	Caption: Commending the Bay City High School athletic program.
65th Regular Session
HB 85	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to the redetermination of the price of certain natural gas; and declaring an emergency.
HB 86	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to hearings and determinations on certain natural gas contract provisions; and declaring an emergency.
HB 95	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to authority to close certain medical facilities owned by a county.
HB 96	Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Junior Institutions Caption: Relating to the classification of certain public junior college students as Texas residents for tuition purposes.
HB 317	Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to the powers of certain political subdivisions to regulate the use of land in the vicinity of airports.
HB 428	Last Action: Rules failed to suspend Caption: To aid and enhance instruction in secular courses taught by nonpublic schools by providing for textbooks to be furnished without cost to pupils attending nonpublic schools; defining nonpublic schools; providing for accreditation, certifying, or approving nonpublic schools; providing for a manner of requisitioning, acquisition, distributing, handling, and disposition of the textbooks; defining the title and custody of such textbooks; creating a Supplemental Textbook Fund; amending the Textbook Fund.
HB 442	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to denial of bail to a person charged with aggravated rape.
HB 570	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to compensation of commissioners of certain navigation districts.
HB 571	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to eligibility for probation, parole, and release to mandatory supervision, to conditional pardons, to prisoner classification, and to good conduct time.
HB 645	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: An Act amending the Texas Mobile Homes Standards Act.
HB 867	Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments Caption: Relating to adoption of land use control measures to qualify for national flood insurance.
HB 872	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to certain medical malpractice protection provided by The University of Texas System.
HB 1335	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Providing for the creation of public utility agencies by public entities to provide for the planning, financing, acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of facilities for water treatment and sewage systems.
HB 1444	Last Action: Assigned to General State Calendar Caption: Relating to procedures in certain suits for divorce in which the parties do not contest the issues.
HB 1505	Last Action: Effective in 90 days Caption: Relating to county authority to establish and operate a water supply or sewage system.
HB 1636	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to the protection of unborn children from certain abortional acts by prohibiting such acts in governmental hospitals, hospitals receiving tax exemptions and governmentally conferred corporate status; the granting or utilization of governmental assistance for such acts; providing for the revocation of such exemption, assistance, or status; and providing for the revocation of such exemption, assistance, or status; and providing criminal sanctions.
HB 1637	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to abortions and abortifacients; providing penalties.
HB 1647	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the authorized capacities of containers of imported beer.
HB 2021	Last Action: Assigned to General State Calendar Caption: Relating to state appropriations for public junior colleges.
HB 2149	Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Judicial Districts Caption: Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, administration, and procedures of the Court of Domestic Relations of Matagorda County and conforming the jurisdiction of other courts thereto.
HB 2230	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the Court of Domestic Relations for Wharton County; making other provisions relative to the courts in Wharton County.
HB 2267	Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to eligibility for probation.
HCR 47	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Authorizing Kathleen Burke Dunbar to sue the State of Texas and Bob Armstrong, Commissioner of the General Land Office.
HR 102	Caption: Declaring May 12, 1977, as "Housing Referral Offices and Services Day in Texas."
64th Regular Session
HB 178	Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to payments of assistance by the state to survivors of volunteer ambulance drivers and attendants killed in the performance of their duties.
HB 613	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to excluding from the definition of sales price under the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act certain tips and gratuities.
HB 662	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to the option of covering certain salesmen in a subscriber's workmen's compensation insurance contract.
HB 672	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to creation of the 231st Judicial District, composed of Matagorda County.
HB 673	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, administration, and procedures of the Court of Domestic Relations of Matagorda County and conforming the jurisdiction of other courts thereto.
HB 883	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to increasing the amount of proceeds of insurance benefits exempted from inheritance taxes; adjusting the inheritance tax brackets.
HB 1020	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: To aid and enhance instruction in secular courses taught by nonpublic schools by providing for textbooks to be furnished without cost to pupils attending nonpublic schools; defining nonpublic schools; providing for accreditation, certifying, or approving nonpublic schools; providing for a manner of requisitioning, acquisition, distributing, handling, and disposition of the textbooks; defining the title and custody of such textbooks; creating a Supplemental Textbook Fund.
HB 1071	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to the promotion, development, and financing of new and expanded health facilities for the providing of medical care, public health, and medical research, including training and teaching, by cities, counties, hospital districts, hospital authorities, and other public health authorities of the State of Texas.
HB 1132	Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of building design and to the creation of the board of building designers.
HB 1264	Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to juvenile delinquency and children in need of supervision; defining "child"; providing the time for a detention hearing; providing for appeal; relating to confession.
HB 1276	Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting Caption: Relating to the regulation of abortions, the use of fetuses and embryos delivered by abortion, and discrimination against persons who refuse abortion.
HB 1337	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Education Caption: Relating to the minimum salary for registered nurses under the Foundation School Program.
HB 1338	Last Action: Reported from committee with substitute Caption: Relating to powers of certain political subdivisions to regulate use of land in the vicinity of airports.
HB 1514	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Amending the Texas Mobile Homes Standards Act.
HB 1685	Last Action: Reported from committee with substitute Caption: Relating to the inclusion of coverage for indirect loss resulting from windstorm or hail in certain policies of insurance written under the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Pool Act.
HB 1763	Last Action: Reported from committee with substitute Caption: Relating to amendment of the Insurance Code to establish a joint underwriting association for the writing of medical liability insurance in Texas and providing for the plan of operation of the association; requiring all insurers authorized to write personal injury liability insurance in Texas to participate; providing for approval of forms and rates by the State Insurance Board; providing a procedure for appeals; requiring the association to file annual statements and to be examined annually; providing an effective date.
HB 1782	Last Action: Reported from committee with substitute Caption: Relating to the regulation of the performance of abortion.
HB 1783	Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting Caption: Relating to the protection of unborn children from abortional acts that are not justifiable by prohibiting such acts in governmental hospitals, hospitals receiving such tax exemptions and governmental assistance, hospitals enjoying the protection governmentally conferred corporate status; and granting or utilitization of governmental assistance for such acts; providing for the revocation of such exemption, assistance, or status; and providing criminal sanctions.
HB 1784	Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting Caption: Relating to the health of pregnant women as affected by an abortional technique known as saline amniocentesis.
HB 1785	Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting Caption: Relating to the right to refuse to allow abortions to be performed and the right not to perform abortions; providing criminal penalties and civil sanctions.
HB 1786	Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting Caption: Relating to experimentation on human fetuses.
HB 1803	Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to the procedures for State and local governmental agencies in Texas determining that an application for a deepwater port license submitted pursuant to the Federal Deepwater Port Act of 1974, 33 U.S.C. 1501 et. seq., complies with State and local law, and authorizing the performance of these procedures and the approval or disapproval of such application by the Governor.
HB 1804	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Amending Sections 57.108, 57.202, 57.208, 57.209, 57.211, 57.251, and 57.252, Water Code, by providing that contracts for drainage improvements may be awarded in sections; by providing that bond election petitions shall state the maximum rate of interest to be borne by the district's bonds; by providing for interest during construction on the bonds for not more than two years; by providing for the issuance of bonds in one or more installments; by providing for the fixing of terms and conditions for the district's bonds; by providing that bonds be approved by the Attorney General prior to delivery to the purchaser; by permitting the sale of bonds subsequent to approval at an election; by providing for compensation for persons selling bonds; by permitting the assessment of district property at a different percentage of its actual value than for state and county purposes.
HB 1971	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare Caption: Relating to certain unauthorized use of food stamp coupons and of authorizations to purchase food stamps coupons; providing penalties.
HB 1972	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to standards for licensing nursing home adminstrators and grounds for revocation, suspension, and refusal to renew a license.
HB 2000	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: To amend Article 2.02, Paragraph 4, Texas Insurance Code, by changing the capital and surplus requirements for the incorporation of certain insurers; to amend Article 2.02, Texas Insurance Code, by adding thereto a new Paragraph 5, providing for exemption from such requirements for certain insurers.
HB 2001	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: To amend Paragraph 5, Section 1, Article 3.02, Texas Insurance Code, by changing the capital and surplus requirements for the incorporation of certain insurers; to amend Section 2 of Article 3.02, Texas Insurance Code, to provide an exemption from such requirements for certain insurers.
HB 2004	Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting Caption: Relating to providing protection of viable unborn children and their mothers from abortional acts that are not justifiable and prohibiting certain abortional acts.
HB 2222	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources Caption: Relating to persons designated to perform audits for certain special districts.
HJR 20	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision Caption: Relating to providing payment of assistance to certain survivors of volunteer abluance personnel killed in the performance of their duties.
63rd Regular Session
HB 159	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to continuances in court cases when a party or attorney is a member of the legislature; repealing Chapter 7, Acts of the 41st Legislature, Regular Session, 1929, as amended (Article 2168a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency.
HB 255	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Relating to unearned premiums under agency contracts with insolvent insurers.
HB 256	Last Action: Committee hearing date Caption: Providing for the administration of family law by replacing all functioning domestic relations courts and juvenile courts in the state with district courts of general jurisdiction, to be called family district courts; providing for these courts' jurisdiction, terms, personnel, facilities, and administration; restructuring existing juvenile boards in certain counties and providing for the future creation and organization of juvenile boards in other counties; repealing the laws creating and providing for the replaced courts; repealing the laws providing for creation of domestic relations courts in Lubbock and Starr counties.
HB 257	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the date for election and required bond of certain navigation commissioners.
HB 270	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Changing the name of the Matagorda County Navigation District No. 2.
HB 294	Last Action: Sent to Calendar Committee Caption: Relating to certain educational requirements for license renewal.
HB 319	Last Action: Sent to Calendar Committee Caption: Relating to petitions for elections on the issue of creating or abolishing the office of county superintendent or abolishing the office of ex officio county superintendent and the county school board.
HB 555	Last Action: Reported favorably Caption: Validating the incorporation and charter and charter amendment proceedings of cities and towns, including home-rule cities, heretofore incorporated or attempted to be incorporated under the constitution or general laws of Texas; validating the boundary lines thereof, as said boundaries my have been changed by ordinance since the original incorporation; validating governmental proceedings; validating proceedings pertaining to the issuance of certain revenue and ad valorem tax bonds and authorizing the adoption of all proceedings necessary or desirable to complete the issuance of such bonds; providing certain limitations as to the application of the Act; providing a nonlitigation clause; providing a saving clause.
HB 556	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Sweeney Hospital District.
HB 685	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Relating to additional compensation to all juvenile judges in the 23rd and 130th Judicial Districts; and declaring an emergency.
HB 764	Last Action: Committee hearing date Caption: Relating to policies of group life insurance which may be delivered in this state.
HB 847	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Creating the Court of Domestic Relations of Wharton County.
HB 858	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the compensation of the official shorthand reporters of the 23rd and 130th Judicial Districts.
HB 973	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation Caption: Relating to the imposition, administration, and collection of a tax on severing timber from the land.
HB 974	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Relating to use of certain land in Matagorda County.
HB 1138	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Education Caption: Relating to the qualifications of school district trustees.
HB 1681	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the officers' salary fund and the general fund in certain counties; amending Section 4, Chapter 465, Acts of the 44th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, 1935, as amended (Article 3912e, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency.
HJR 10	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary Caption: Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to give judicial retirement to judges of any court with jurisdiction over matters within the exclusive jurisdiction of district courts and to provide for payment by such judges into the state treasury toward such retirement.
62nd 1st Called Session
HCR 5	Caption: In memory of Harold A. Hansen.
HR 35	Caption: Commending Russell Fish, Supervisor of the Texas Legislative Service and his staff.
HR 42	Caption: Creating an interim committee to study constructing a state office building away from the Capitol Complex..
62nd 2nd Called Session
HR 8	Caption: Congratulating Carl Nettles Reynolds, Sr., on his induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
HR 10	Caption: In memory of Mrs. Esther Rosenberg.
62nd 3rd Called Session
HCR 24	Caption: Seeking remedies in receivership proceedings other than placing the burden on independent insurance agents.
HR 49	Caption: Congratulating Miss Jennifer Dujka.
HR 98	Caption: Commending Robert C. Vonderau, Mayor of Wharton.
62nd 4th Called Session
HR 23	Caption: In memory of E. Rod Benedict.
HR 31	Caption: In memory of Mrs. J. W. (Keye) Ingram.
61st Regular Session
HB 324	Caption: Relating to the salary of the district attorney of the 23rd Judicial District and providing for an investigator for the district attorney of the 23rd Judicial District in Fort Bend County and for the county attorney of Fort Bend County; validating certain proceedings with respect to supplementation of the district attorney's salary.
HB 674	Caption: Relating to resisting an arrest by a law enforcement officer; providing penalties.
HB 769	Caption: Relating to the district court in certain judicial districts hearing and determining noncontested or agreed cases.
HB 817	Caption: Relating to authorizing school districts on the Gulf Coast to extend their boundaries into the Gulf.
HB 1050	Caption: Relating to pecuniary interest of an officer of a county, city, or town in a contract with the county, city, or town.
HB 1234	Caption: Relating to the appointment, salaries, and expenses of juvenile officers and their assistants in certain counties.
HB 1424	Caption: Relating to the method of election to the board of trustees of the Matagorda Independent School District.
HB 1425	Caption: Relating to the sale or lease by the governing body of the City of Palacios of the tract of land known as the campsite for Camp Hulen, Texas.
HR 150	Caption: Naming Joseph Scott Nabers, of Brownwood, Brown County, Texas as Mascot of the House.
61st 2nd Called Session
HB 85	Caption: Relating to authorizing supplementation and validating previous payments made as supplements to the salary of the District Attorney of the 23rd Judicial District.
HR 39	Caption: In memory of Thomas Philip Hale of Bay City, Texas.
HR 53	Caption: In memory of Thomas Jefferson Poole, Jr., of Bay City, Texas.