Legislation authored by Steve Ogden

Includes legislation with Steve Ogden as the primary author for the 72nd through 82nd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

82nd Regular Session
SB 1 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.
SB 363 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.
SB 364 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to statistical information on the prosecution of certain offenses relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
SB 365 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to distributed generation of electric power.
SB 366 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the repeal of information disclosure exemptions for public power utilities.
SB 367 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the review by the attorney general of invoices related to legal services provided to state agencies by outside counsel.
SB 899 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the legislature's consent or approval of a settlement of a claim or action against this state.
SB 994 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to imposing costs on conviction in certain drug cases to support law enforcement.
SB 1278 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
SB 1428 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the designation of an area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone, and authorizing the revenue from the state sales and use taxes imposed in the zone to be deposited in a revolving fund and used to repay financial assistance provided from the fund for highway projects.
SB 1579 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to state fiscal matters related to general government.
SB 1580 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
SB 1581 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to state fiscal matters, and certain administrative and business matters, related to public and higher education.
SB 1582 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to state fiscal matters related to the judiciary.
SB 1583 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to state fiscal matters.
SB 1584 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to state fiscal matters related to natural resources and the environment.
SB 1585 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to state fiscal matters regarding business and economic development.
SB 1586 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to state fiscal matters related to certain regulatory agencies.
SB 1587 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the remittance and allocation of certain taxes and fees.
SB 1588 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
SB 1589 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
SB 1590 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
SB 1612 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the monitoring, oversight, and funding of certain public retirement systems.
SB 1613 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the application of the public meetings and public information laws to public power utilities.
SCR 3 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Providing for procedures for the canvass of votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and the inauguration of the governor and lieutenant governor.
SJR 1 Last Action: Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
Caption: Urging the Congress of the United States to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States and, in the event that Congress does not submit such an amendment on or before December 31, 2011, applying to Congress to call a convention for the specific and exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to that constitution to provide, in the absence of a national emergency and on a two-thirds vote of Congress, for a federal balanced budget and requesting that the legislatures of each of the several states that compose the United States apply to Congress to call a convention to propose such an amendment.
SJR 5 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify references to the permanent school fund, to allow the General Land Office to distribute revenue derived from permanent school fund land or other properties to the available school fund, and to provide for an increase in the market value of the permanent school fund for the purpose of allowing increased distributions from the available school fund.
SJR 29 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the provision of free textbooks to students attending private primary and secondary schools in this state.
SJR 30 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from any increases in taxes on motor fuel to the repayment of certain transportation-related state debt.
SJR 42 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the Texas Transportation Commission, subject to legislative review and approval, to designate the area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone and authorizing the revenue from the state sales and use taxes imposed in the zone to be deposited in a revolving fund and used to repay financial assistance provided from the fund for certain purposes.
SJR 52 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a tax imposed on certain business entities is not subject to Section 24, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, and imposing certain limitations on the computation of a tax imposed on a business entity.
SR 2 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating members of the TALL XII class for their selection as participants.
SR 65 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mark Evans on the occasion of his retirement as Trinity County Judge.
SR 90 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lisa Benford on the occasion of her retirement from the Texas Legislative Council.
SR 99 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Agriculture Business Association of Poland and the National Association of Cereal Producers.
SR 132 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 23, 2011, as Hutto Day at the State Capitol.
SR 133 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.
SR 190 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the 2011 Class of Leadership Round Rock.
SR 225 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Boys and Girls Clubs of Texas for the valuable contribution they make to the young people of this state.
SR 278 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 23, 2011, as Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the Capitol.
SR 411 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring March 2, 2011, as Sam Houston Day at the State Capitol.
SR 472 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Richard L. Cosper of Georgetown for his service to his country.
SR 481 Last Action: Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Val Shepperd of Austin.
SR 515 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University on the occasion of its centennial.
SR 653 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 14, 2011, as Houston County Day at the Capitol.
SR 689 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 13, 2011, as Williamson County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 824 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas A&M University women's basketball team on winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association national championship.
SR 828 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Myrtis Dightman on the occasion of the unveiling of his portrait bust.
SR 885 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the cadets of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
SR 909 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Joemarie Ortiz for rescuing four people from a burning vehicle.
SR 966 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Terry Omar Smith.
SR 1146 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Chris Osborne on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his ministry at Central Baptist Church of Bryan-College Station.
SR 1213 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1.
82nd 1st Called Session
SB 2 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Appropriating money for the support of state government for the period beginning September 1, 2011, and ending August 31, 2013; and authorizing and prescribing conditions, limitations, rules, and procedures for allocating and expending the appropriated funds.
SR 60 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the C. H. Yoe High School baseball team on winning the Class 2A state championship title.
SR 61 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the C. H. Yoe High School girls' track team on winning the Class 2A state championship title.
SR 62 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Texas A&M University men's and women's track and field program for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship titles.
SR 105 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
81st Regular Session
SB 1 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.
SB 504 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of land on the main campus of Texas A&M University in College Station.
SB 505 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to authorizing the designation of an area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone, and authorizing the revenue from the state sales and use taxes imposed in the zone to be deposited in a revolving fund and used to repay financial assistance provided from the fund for highway projects.
SB 558 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the designation of highway safety corridors; providing penalties.
SB 628 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to immunity of the state and state agencies and employees of the state and state agencies from suit by certain public entities.
SB 681 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the ability of electric utilities to provide electric service during a major power outage.
SB 777 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to statistical information on the prosecution of certain offenses relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
SB 1023 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority.
SB 1024 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to authority of a school district to mail a tax bill with an adopted rate that is higher than the district's rollback tax rate before the date of a rollback election.
SB 1025 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the votes required for a candidate to be elected to office.
SB 1199 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to refunds of and credits for certain sales and use taxes.
SB 1200 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to disclosure of contracts between a member of the legislature, or a business entity in which the member has a substantial interest, and a state agency.
SB 1238 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer.
SB 1547 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to claims or actions against the state for which legislative consent to a settlement or compromise may be required.
SB 1548 Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to the monitoring and oversight of certain public retirement systems and public investments; providing civil penalties.
SB 1588 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
SB 1589 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the reporting and handling of unclaimed property.
SB 1590 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the functions performed by the comptroller in connection with applications and agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
SB 1591 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the length of time certain property acquired by a charitable organization to provide low-income housing may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
SB 1693 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the regulation of poultry facilities and poultry litter by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and to the enforcement authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 1694 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the designation of a courthouse square or a courthouse or other real property in a courthouse square as a state archeological landmark.
SB 1695 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of state money or facilities for research involving the destruction of human embryos.
SB 1696 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to workers' compensation compensability disputes, examinations to define the compensable injury and notifications to health care providers regarding compensability disputes.
SB 1922 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts in the state treasury, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
SB 2084 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant and to administration of the TEXAS grant program.
SB 2348 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition and appointment of the board of directors of a corporation to which the board of regents of The University of Texas System delegates investment authority for the permanent university fund or other funds under the control of the board of regents, and to the administration of that corporation.
SB 2349 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to distributed generation of electric power by natural gas powered generation facilities.
SB 2350 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the payment and distribution of consumer assistance funds in an action by the attorney general.
SB 2351 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a student health services fee at component institutions of The Texas A&M University System and to authorizing the financing, construction, maintenance, and improvement of health facilities with the fee at the institutions.
SB 2353 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to improving efficiency in state government and reducing state government spending.
SB 2354 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to ensuring that Texas state government has sufficient general law authority to apply for and receive the maximum amount of federal funds available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and any subsequent federal economic stimulus legislation that may make funds available to this state during the current or during the next state fiscal biennium.
SB 2484 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SB 2573 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to annual reports by certain agencies conducting, funding, or supporting biomedical research.
SJR 18 Last Action: Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the Texas Transportation Commission, subject to legislative review and approval, to designate the area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone and dedicating the proceeds of the state sales and use taxes imposed in a transportation finance zone to the Texas Mobility Fund for certain purposes.
SJR 29 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a candidate for public office to win by a margin of one percent of the votes cast at the election before the candidate is elected to that office.
SR 7 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Walter R. Pond on the occasion of his retirement from the Rockdale Independent School District.
SR 13 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating members of the TALL XI class for their selection as participants.
SR 36 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kenneth L. Love on the occasion of his retirement as the Mayor of Hutto.
SR 37 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 17, 2009, as Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the Capitol.
SR 65 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Bryan Little League West Senior boys' baseball team for winning the title of United States Southwest Champions.
SR 205 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Boys and Girls Clubs of Texas.
SR 364 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the life and legacy of Sam Houston.
SR 378 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rebecca Robinson for being named Miss Texas 2008.
SR 382 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 15, 2009, as Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
SR 500 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Brazos Valley on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.
SR 501 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 1, 2009, as Hutto Day at the Capitol.
SR 509 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas A&M University Department of Oceanography on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
SR 598 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 28, 2009, as Williamson County Day.
SR 866 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing San Gabriel Christian Church on the occasion of its 155th anniversary.
SR 1013 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard F. "Ric" Williamson.
SR 1060 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
81st 1st Called Session
SR 14 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the men's and women's track and field teams from Texas A&M University for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
80th Regular Session
SB 1 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.
SB 2 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to making appropriations to the Texas Education Agency for the purpose of school district property tax rate reductions.
SB 314 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled veterans and recipients of the Purple Heart Medal in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
SB 315 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the extension of privileged parking for expectant and new mothers.
SB 316 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a state-issued license if the applicant for the license makes a false statement or misrepresentation or refuses to provide information; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 435 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the ineligibility of certain inmates for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
SB 563 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to assistance by the attorney general in the prosecution of certain offenses involving the use, unlawful appropriation, or misapplication of state property or unlawful conduct in certain state-funded facilities or on other state property; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 606 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of the name of a student or minor who is a victim of abuse or unlawful conduct by an educator.
SB 718 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the route selection for the Trans-Texas Corridor.
SB 719 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the Texas Department of Transportation from granting an interest in a state highway to an individual or nongovernmental entity.
SB 766 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the transfer of powers and duties for accident reports from the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 767 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction over and punishment of certain misdemeanor offenses.
SB 768 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain persons appear at an administrative hearing regarding the automatic suspension of a person's driver's license.
SB 991 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.
SB 1719 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the authority of the comptroller to pay certain claims and to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
SB 1720 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to making supplemental appropriations.
SB 1721 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities.
SB 1722 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to physical fitness standards for certain state law enforcement officers.
SB 1723 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the collection of surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program.
SB 1724 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to abolishing the Texas Military Facilities Commission and transferring its functions to the adjutant general.
SB 1793 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts in the state treasury, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
SB 1794 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to eligibility for an occupational driver's license.
SB 1795 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the amount of bonds and other public securities that may be secured by a pledge of and payable from revenue deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.
SB 2013 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to technical changes to the revised franchise tax.
SB 2031 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to requiring legislative consent or approval of the settlement or compromise of a claim or action against the state that will involve state expenditures exceeding a certain amount.
SB 2037 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the ability of the attorney general to offer assistance to a prosecuting attorney.
SB 2051 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to authorizing the designation of an area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone and requiring that the revenue from the state sales and use taxes imposed in the zone be used to pay obligations issued in connection with the project.
SCR 20 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the appropriation of state tax revenues for the purpose of funding school district property tax rate reductions.
SJR 48 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time during which a person who holds an appointive position that is subject to senate confirmation on a multimember state board or commission continues to perform the duties of the office after the expiration of the person's term of office.
SJR 67 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the Texas Transportation Commission, subject to legislative review and approval, to designate the area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone and dedicating the proceeds of the state sales and use taxes imposed in a transportation finance zone to the Texas Mobility Fund for certain purposes.
SR 20 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of Class X of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership "TALL" program.
SR 144 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Catholic Charities and its members for their work through the years.
SR 190 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Liberty Hill High School Panthers football team of Liberty Hill for winning the 2006 Class 3A Division II state championship.
SR 266 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 21, 2007, as Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the Capitol.
SR 489 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Glen M. Gardner, Jr., of Round Rock for his service to Texas veterans and their families.
SR 540 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Loupot's Bookstores, Incorporated, in College Station on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
SR 566 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the boys basketball team of Thorndale High School in Thorndale for winning the Class A Division I state championship.
SR 586 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Virgil Hurt on the occasion of his retirement as Police Chief of the City of Caldwell.
SR 675 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joe G. Goodson of Lee County.
SR 695 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Maxie Morgan on the occasion of his retirement as Superintendent of the Cameron Independent School District.
SR 763 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 19, 2007, as Williamson County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 962 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of S. Thomas McDaniel of Williamson County.
SR 1016 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Zion Lutheran Church and School in Walburg on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
SR 1208 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1.
79th Regular Session
SB 1 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.
SB 693 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to vacancies on municipal utility district boards.
SB 694 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to requiring notice to the prosecuting attorney before a parole panel determines whether to release an inmate on medically recommended intensive supervision.
SB 695 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of good conduct time from inmates who file frivolous applications for writ of habeas corpus.
SB 696 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to testing and examination fee requirements for certain provisional license holders.
SB 756 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to providing notice to county law enforcement before a parole panel considers the release of an inmate to that county.
SB 1397 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a toll on a segment of highway for which the Texas Department of Transportation has spent public money.
SB 1605 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts in the state treasury, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
SB 1606 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
SB 1607 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations.
SB 1608 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental educational entities and to other fiscal matters involving certain governmental educational entities.
SB 1609 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental entities.
SB 1610 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies.
SB 1611 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to statutory authority to reduce certain appropriations made by the legislature in support of the courts and to certain law library fees.
SB 1612 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to ensuring cost savings in the operation of certain governmental entities that provide criminal justice and public safety services.
SB 1613 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to statutory authority for the legislature to make or reduce appropriations to certain governmental entities.
SB 1614 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies.
SB 1615 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain regulatory entities.
SB 1616 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies.
SB 1617 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the powers, duties, and functions of the Legislative Budget Board.
SB 1863 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; providing a penalty.
SB 1883 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the lands managed and controlled by the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
SB 1887 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 22; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SJR 38 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a uniform statewide property tax for public education, abolishing school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing a limited school district property tax for educational enrichment if approved by the voters of the district.
SJR 39 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to impose a tax on certain business activity in this state.
SR 16 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Catholic health care in Texas on the occasion of its 62nd Annual Conference and Advocacy Day.
SR 17 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating participants in the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program.
SR 138 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2005, as Walker County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 139 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Ron Randleman for his contributions as head football coach of Sam Houston State University.
SR 140 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the players and coaches of the Sam Houston State University Bearkats football team.
SR 141 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 17, 2005, as Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the Capitol.
SR 146 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating the designation of the El Camino Real de los Tejas as a National Historic Trail.
SR 170 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the services they provide in Texas to young people.
SR 282 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Frank Everson Vandiver.
SR 550 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Travis B. Bryan, Jr., for being honored by the Texas Bankers Association.
SR 551 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jack Hinton for being honored by the Texas Bankers Association.
SR 604 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sister Gretchen Kunz for her service to the people of the Brazos Valley.
SR 681 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tex Leo "Doc" Kassen.
SR 682 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 26, 2005, as County and District Clerks Day at the State Capitol.
SR 926 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Gardner Golston Osborn of Bryan.
SR 1021 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Joseph F. Weber for his lifelong achievements and service to the nation.
SR 1071 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
SR 1084 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1863.
79th 1st Called Session
SB 1 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Appropriating money for the support of state government.
SB 3 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing school property taxes.
SB 5 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities.
SB 6 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Appropriating money for the support of state government.
SB 80 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
SJR 5 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a uniform statewide property tax for public education, abolishing school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing a limited school district property tax for educational enrichment if approved by the voters of the district.
SR 4 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the baseball team of Thorndale High School in Thorndale for winning a state championship title.
SR 141 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Saint Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on the occasion of its 110th parish anniversary.
79th 2nd Called Session
SB 4 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
SB 42 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing property taxes.
SJR 9 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a uniform statewide property tax for public education, abolishing school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing a limited school district property tax for educational enrichment if approved by the voters of the district.
SJR 10 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to Section 24, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, clarifying that a tax imposed on a business entity other than a sole proprietorship is not a personal income tax.
SJR 11 Last Action: Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum tax rate of $1.25 per $100 of taxable value for school district ad valorem taxes imposed for maintenance purposes, providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school district is not a state ad valorem tax, increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, and reducing the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and reductions in school district ad valorem tax rates.
SR 43 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing San Gabriel Christian Church in Milam County on the occasion of its 151st anniversary.
SR 65 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the soldiers of the 507th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) of the United States Army for their service in behalf of our fighting forces.
SR 123 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Bryan Independent School District on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
SR 139 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Geraldine E. Urso.
79th 3rd Called Session
SB 6 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to certain tax legislation enacted by the 79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session.
SB 15 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to an appropriation for the Permanent Higher Education Fund under Section 17(i), Article VII, Texas Constitution.
SB 16 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to supplemental state appropriations.
SJR 7 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum school district ad valorem tax rate for maintenance purposes and providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school district is not a state ad valorem tax.
SJR 11 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the continuation of the constitutional appropriation of money to certain higher education entities and for the allocation of income from the higher education fund to those entities, and extending the period of maturity for certain bonds and notes issued by those entities.
SR 129 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Herbert H. Richardson on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 175 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sean Anselm Hayes.
78th Regular Session
SB 344 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the required reporting to the Texas Department of Transportation of information regarding railroad crossings; imposing a penalty.
SB 345 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to offenses involving motor vehicle windshield and window sunscreening devices.
SB 346 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an optional flexible year program for public school students who fail to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument or who would not otherwise be promoted.
SB 487 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the relocation of utilities required for the improvement of the state highway system.
SB 488 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to vehicle weight.
SB 503 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain higher education information to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the public.
SB 504 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to a lien on a cause of action or claim of an individual who receives emergency medical services.
SB 660 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for certain speeding offenses.
SB 661 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the definition of a highway emergency for purposes of expedited contracting.
SB 662 Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Relating to speed limits on certain highways.
SB 663 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to an additional cost on conviction of an offense for roadway safety and traffic enforcement.
SB 664 Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of the use or nonuse of a safety belt in a civil trial.
SB 665 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain institutions of higher education to charge tuition and student fees.
SB 666 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the matching excellence fund to promote research and develop excellence at certain institutions of higher education and to the abolition of the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
SB 667 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment or use of certain cemeteries.
SB 668 Last Action: Referred to s/c by chair
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Knights of Columbus license plates.
SB 669 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the investigation of certain reports of child abuse or neglect.
SB 700 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to participation by private school students in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
SB 701 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the purchase of insurance by certain municipalities through competitive bidding and proposal procedures.
SB 944 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the expiration, appearance, and funding for the issuance of a driver's license, identification certificate, or commercial driver's license or permit issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States.
SB 945 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to the manner of issuance of, and use of information in an application for, a driver's license or personal identification certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
SB 946 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to testing and examination fee requirements for persons completing certain driver education courses.
SB 1080 Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a voting proxy by a policy board member of a metropolitan planning organization.
SB 1081 Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Relating to the partial payment of contractors on highway projects.
SB 1082 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to loans from the permanent school fund for the acquisition of rights-of-way for the state highway system.
SB 1083 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the issuance of bonds and other public securities secured by the state highway fund and the financing and construction of highway improvement projects.
SB 1297 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to financing authority for certain institutions of higher education for facilities.
SB 1397 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of Texas Task Force 1.
SB 1398 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of the use or nonuse of certain safety devices in a civil trial.
SB 1399 Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Relating to the establishment, designation, construction, and operation of a system of multimodal facilities to be designated as the Trans Texas Corridor.
SB 1482 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the retirement benefits of certain law enforcement officers in the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1483 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax.
SB 1484 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the acceptance of organization reports and permit applications and approval of certificates of compliance by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
SB 1485 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to tuition and fees charged by institutions of higher education.
SB 1486 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to funding of public institutions of higher education, including tuition rates that may be charged by those institutions.
SB 1487 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to public school finance.
SB 1488 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the misconduct of a person who is employed by or is seeking employment by a school district, open-enrollment charter school, regional education service center, or shared services arrangement.
SB 1489 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to recruiting foster parents from certain organizations and immunity from liability of those organizations.
SB 1490 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to certain investigation requirements and other procedures in connection with an allegation of child abuse or neglect.
SB 1763 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to vehicle weights.
SB 1778 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a higher education authority or nonprofit instrumentality exercising the powers of a higher education authority to acquire, own, and operate facilities, to issue and execute bonds and other obligations, and to use the proceeds of those obligations for authorized purposes.
SB 1779 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve certain disputes relating to the rates and terms of transmission service.
SB 1780 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to claiming a franchise tax credit for certain qualified capital investments.
SB 1781 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the supplemental salaries of judges of the district courts having jurisdiction in certain counties.
SB 1923 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorneys for the 42nd and 258th judicial districts.
SB 1924 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of a regional mobility authority, including the power of eminent domain and the power to issue bonds; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1927 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in the state.
SB 1931 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition, appointment, and reconstitution of the board of directors of the Brazos River Authority.
SB 1932 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the performance of the duties of a district attorney by the prison prosecution unit in Trinity County.
SCR 26 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating Round Rock as the official Daffodil Capital of Texas.
SCR 65 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to correct H.B. No. 3588.
SJR 43 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Texas Department of Transportation to borrow money from the permanent school fund to finance the acquisition of rights-of-way.
SJR 44 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of bonds and other public securities secured by the state highway fund for improvements to the state highway system.
SR 30 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the football team of Calvert High School in Calvert for winning the six-man state championship.
SR 32 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the members of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program VIII class.
SR 74 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2003, as Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the State Capitol.
SR 92 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the women's volleyball team of Leon High School for winning the 2002 championship.
SR 230 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2003, as Mexia and Limestone County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 233 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joe L. Price of Trinity County.
SR 234 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 11, 2003, as Walker County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 235 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Poncho Roberts on being selected for the Citizen of the Year Award by The Huntsville Item.
SR 246 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 1, 2003, as Daffodil Days in Round Rock.
SR 344 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Texas Task Force One for its exceptional service to Texas and the nation.
SR 349 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Boys and Girls Clubs of Texas for the services they provide for the young people of Texas.
SR 366 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Clara Stearns Scarbrough of Williamson County for her achievements.
SR 450 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating J. R. "Dick" and Joyce Birdwell on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 471 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the City of Weir on its 100th anniversary.
SR 482 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 8, 2003, as County and District Clerks Day at the State Capitol.
SR 483 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 1, 2003, as Texas Veterinary Medical Association Day at the State Capitol.
SR 511 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 7, 2003, as Round Rock Day at the State Capitol.
SR 512 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tim Max Kennedy of Bryan.
SR 625 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Ernie W. Laurence, Sr., of Hutto for his educational leadership.
SR 746 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the citizens of Williamson County for creating the Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza.
SR 747 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Mittie Mae Wiley Williams of Kennard on her retirement.
SR 752 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Willie Jerry Jones, Sr., for his service to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
78th 1st Called Session
SB 21 Last Action: Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to the financing, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of toll facilities by the Texas Department of Transportation and the disposition of money generated by the driver responsibility program, fines imposed for certain traffic offenses, and certain fees collected by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas; making an appropriation.
SB 43 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to motor vehicle registration and license plate fees.
SB 51 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to appropriating to the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas certain surcharges collected by the department under the driver responsibility program and fees collected by the Texas Department of Transportation under the motor vehicle financial responsibility verification program, as those programs are created by House Bill No. 3588, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003.
SB 52 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the expenditure of funds on rail facilities by the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 53 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the financing and development of the Trans-Texas Corridor and other transportation projects or programs.
SCR 3 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Memorializing the secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security to designate a university-based center for homeland security in the State of Texas.
SR 36 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jose de Jesus Guerra and Maria del Socorro Guajardo de Guerra of Austin on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 59 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending William C. Garbade for his service to the state.
SR 60 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Alex Liu, Brian Liu, Sean Lau, and Becca Yasskin of College Station for winning the National Middle School Science Bowl.
SR 61 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Lonny G. Traweek for his service to the Lone Star State.
SR 104 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Saint Ann's Catholic Church in Somerville on the occasion of its 90th anniversary.
78th 2nd Called Session
SB 3 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in the state; making appropriations.
SCR 1 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Memorializing the secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security to designate a university-based center for homeland security in the State of Texas.
78th 3rd Called Session
SB 2 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the organization, board membership, and functions of certain governmental agencies and to the transfer of certain functions to other governmental agencies.
SB 8 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in the state; making appropriations.
SB 21 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain banks and trust companies to furnish certain indemnifying bonds and pledge securities required by the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional tollway authority.
SCR 1 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Memorializing the secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security to designate a university-based center for homeland security in the State of Texas.
SR 17 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Central Baptist Church in College Station on the dedication of its new worship center.
SR 33 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Twin City Mission for its services to the Bryan-College Station area.
SR 90 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Williamson County Emergency Medical Services for receiving the 2003 Paramedic Emergency Medical Service of the Year award.
SR 131 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Madisonville Mushroom Festival on the occasion of its second annual extravaganza.
SR 132 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7.
SR 134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1.
78th 4th Called Session
SJR 9 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state property tax for public education, prohibiting school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing a school district property tax for educational enrichment.
SR 5 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas for establishing The Blood Center of Round Rock.
SR 100 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Robert Rivera for his service to the United States Marine Corps.
SR 136 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the boys basketball team of Normangee High School in Normangee for winning a state championship.
SR 139 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Engineering Extension Service on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Texas Municipal Fire Training School.
SR 150 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jerry L. Maxwell on his retirement from the United States Air Force.
77th Regular Session
SB 263 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a written policy regulating certain travel by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
SB 264 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to alcohol-free school zones.
SB 265 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to school district high school equivalency examination programs.
SB 266 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an optional flexible year program for public school students who fail to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument or who would not otherwise be promoted.
SB 267 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to contract for the management of property used for the mitigation of adverse environmental impacts.
SB 268 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for certain speeding offenses.
SB 269 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to criminal and civil liability for causing injury to a pregnant woman.
SB 369 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain items used in construction by nonprofit water supply and sewer service corporations.
SB 370 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the performance of an autopsy on an individual injured in one county and dying in another county.
SB 371 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to punishment for the sale of an alcoholic beverage to a minor.
SB 416 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation in connection with the mitigation of an adverse environmental impact resulting from a state highway improvement project.
SB 487 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to bids for a state highway improvement contract.
SB 586 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Center for Transportation Safety as part of the Texas Transportation Institute.
SB 748 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the ratification, creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of groundwater conservation districts in and coordinated management of groundwater resources for the central Carrizo-Wilcox area.
SB 784 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 785 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Walker Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 886 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to motor vehicle size and weight limitations and to the operation of commercial motor vehicles; providing penalties.
SB 887 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalties for vehicle size and weight violations.
SB 888 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to enforcement of motor vehicle weight restrictions.
SB 889 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain overweight vehicles on a highway; providing penalties.
SB 890 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle in this state.
SB 912 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to requiring an accused to give new bond in a criminal case.
SB 913 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a lien on a cause of action or claim of an individual who receives certain medical services.
SB 914 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain educational facilities and housing facilities owned by higher education authorities or by certain nonprofit entities.
SB 915 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain conduct under the Penal Code be reported as child abuse.
SB 989 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the mission of Prairie View A&M University.
SB 1014 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
SB 1126 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to expunction for unadjudicated but admitted offenses.
SB 1132 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the retirement benefits of certain law enforcement officers in the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1336 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to student center complex fees charged at institutions in The Texas A&M University System.
SB 1337 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to recreational sports fees charged at institutions in The Texas A&M University System.
SB 1338 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to regulate oil and gas NORM waste.
SB 1339 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to requiring owners or operators of poultry facilities to implement and maintain certified water quality management plans.
SB 1433 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the 85th, 272nd, and 361st District Courts in Brazos County.
SB 1434 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the appointment and duties of magistrates for certain courts of Brazos County.
SB 1435 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the board of supervisors and the powers of the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1471 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of the sales tax to certain food served to students at institutions of higher education.
SB 1472 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the general property deposit paid by a student of a public institution of higher education.
SB 1473 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain court costs imposed on a person convicted of an offense.
SB 1474 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to fees collected by a governing body of a municipality for processing certain payments by credit card.
SB 1696 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties.
SB 1769 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain contributions by members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1792 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to the Natural Gas Policy Act application fee.
SB 1801 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the amount of tuition that a public institution of higher education must set aside for Texas Public Education Grants.
SB 1807 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the duties of a magistrate regarding the provision of bail for a person arrested for a criminal offense.
SB 1808 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Navarro County.
SR 9 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Caldwell High School volleyball team.
SR 42 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the members of the TALL VII class of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program.
SR 181 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Global Ocean Observing System and the Gulf of Mexico Ocean Observing System.
SR 182 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Supporting the efforts of Texas A&M University in seeking designation as the Science Operator for the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program.
SR 183 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Leon High School girls volleyball team.
SR 384 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Boys and Girls Clubs of Texas and congratulating the winner of the Texas State Youth of the Year contest.
SR 394 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring March 7, 2001, as Freestone County Day.
SR 421 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 13, 2001, as Corsicana/Navarro County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 422 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Peggy and Charles S. Pearce, Jr., of Corsicana for their generosity in donating the Pearce Civil War Collection to Navarro College.
SR 426 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring J. R. "Sonny" Sessions, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 428 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Prairie View A&M University on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
SR 459 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Chief Charles W. Tackett.
SR 567 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 28, 2001, as Washington County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 568 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the citizens of the City of Dawson.
SR 693 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Commending the boys basketball team of Mexia High School in Mexia.
SR 734 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Elliott Baptist Church in Robertson County.
SR 749 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charley V. Wootan of College Station.
SR 777 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tom Chandler.
SR 824 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Round Rock Express on the team's record-breaking inaugural season.
SR 827 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Loutricia Sowell Bonfanti.
SR 962 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Alfred Hutmacher, Lieutenant Obit Volker Lossner, and Colonel Thomas C. Fosnacht for their roles in returning the Texas A&M University class ring of First Lieutenant Turney W. Leonard.
SR 1026 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the City of Taylor on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
SR 1030 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. David W. Hale on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 1112 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joyce Bayless of Rockdale.
SR 1124 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joshua Wayne Brown of Blue.
SR 1165 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bobby Kees Marks.
SR 1219 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 886.
SR 1258 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1784.
76th Regular Session
SB 188 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the consequences of causing injury to a pregnant woman; creating certain offenses.
SB 189 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the election of the members of the board of directors of the Burleson County Hospital District.
SB 190 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for auctioneers and associate auctioneers.
SB 191 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to restrictions on certain actions involving the executive head of a state agency; providing a penalty.
SB 192 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to contracts with and compensation of administrators of public institutions of higher education.
SB 193 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to disadvantaged county designation for purposes of financing a highway project.
SB 194 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of a complex crime unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
SB 223 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to restrictions on spending by state agencies for certain employee training or certain membership dues.
SB 267 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Chair
Caption: Relating to speed limits on certain farm-to-market and ranch-to-market roads.
SB 268 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an optional flexible year program for public school students who would not otherwise be promoted.
SB 311 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to speeding offenses eligible for dismissal of a charge on completion of a driving safety course.
SB 341 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to taxing the sale, use, or consumption of Internet access service.
SB 342 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to retirement under the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 447 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to requiring as a condition of release of a child by the Texas Youth Commission that the child obtain a mandatory educational skill level.
SB 462 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing school districts to require parental involvement after a student's suspension or expulsion from school.
SB 463 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain tracts of state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Walker County and Mitchell County.
SB 465 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to requiring parental consent before medical services are provided to a child under the state Medicaid program.
SB 473 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the expulsion from public school of students adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct based on conduct punishable as a felony.
SB 514 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the payment and use of a bid guaranty for a state highway improvement contract.
SB 515 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to requiring a performance bond for certain highway improvement contracts.
SB 516 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to school district high school equivalency examination programs.
SB 555 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the award of state highway improvement contracts.
SB 610 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Williamson County.
SB 611 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts of Williamson County.
SB 612 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Williamson County.
SB 635 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of the Robertson-Brazos County Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 705 Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to providing aid, support, and assistance to agriculture; establishing the agricultural technology program.
SB 706 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
Caption: Relating to providing disaster relief to agriculture; providing penalties.
SB 713 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the county and road district highway fund.
SB 894 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to improper sexual activity between certain law enforcement or correctional personnel and persons under custody or supervision; providing penalties.
SB 895 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to reporting of political contributions and expenditures and to civil penalties for late reports.
SB 936 Last Action: Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to certain expenditures by corporations and labor organizations for nonpartisan voter registration or get-out-the-vote campaigns; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1037 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the provision of retail water and sewer service by a utility owned or operated by a municipality in certain territories of the municipality.
SB 1038 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to application of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act to reserve peace officers in certain counties.
SB 1177 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the relocation of utilities required for the improvement of the state highway system.
SB 1178 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Lower Colorado River Authority to provide water services in Williamson County.
SB 1511 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of a county assistance district in certain counties in which a rapid transit or regional transportation authority is located; authorizing a sales and use tax.
SB 1512 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to jointly establish certain recreational and cultural facilities.
SB 1513 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a private school for benefits under the Texas Infrastructure Fund.
SB 1514 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to contracts for the use of inmate labor and the labor of persons placed on community supervision for state highway system improvement and brush control projects.
SB 1515 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by certain fraternal organizations.
SB 1536 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to an increase in the benefits payable from the Teacher Retirement System.
SB 1877 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the board of supervisors and the powers of the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District; providing a civil penalty.
SCR 88 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Senator William T. "Bill" Moore.
SJR 40 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain property of certain fraternal organizations which were chartered by the Congress of the Republic of Texas or were organized for the mutual benefit of its members and their beneficiaries.
SR 14 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Kmart Distribution Center in Corsicana.
SR 55 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the TALL VI class of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program.
SR 56 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Texas Transportation Institute.
SR 123 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Caldwell High School Lady Hornets vollyball team.
SR 327 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 4, 1999, as Grimes County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 333 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 3, 1999, as Corsicana/Navarro County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 369 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the 1998 Texas A&M University football team.
SR 456 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Brenham State School in Brenham.
SR 469 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Misty Munoz of Bryan.
SR 551 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Mexia High School Runnin' Black Cats basketball team.
SR 552 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 14, 1999, as Washington County Day.
SR 560 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring Ruth Mantor of Taylor a Living Texas Treasure.
SR 589 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the V. G. Young Institute of County Government of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.
SR 646 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of the College of Agriculture Development Council from Texas A&M University to the State Capitol.
SR 647 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bill Erwin of College Station.
SR 824 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Brazos Valley.
SR 895 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Round Rock Shockers girls softball team.
SR 1024 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Little River Baptist Church of Jones Prairie.
SR 1090 Last Action: Again read
Caption: In memory of James Eugene Schwertner, Sr.
SR 1091 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Master Gardener program.
SR 1092 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the life of J. Paul Pomeroy, Sr., of Houston.
SR 1103 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Elaine Grace Miller Bizzell of Georgetown.
SR 1113 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the members of the Independent Cattlemen's Association of Texas.
SR 1201 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Agape Christian Center of the Bryan/College Station community.
75th Regular Session
SB 474 Last Action: Effective with Fall Semester
Caption: Relating to the payment of resident tuition and fees at state institutions of higher education by children and spouses of certain militarty personnel and by certain former military personnel and their children and spouses.
SB 475 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the creation of a complex crime unit within the Department of Public Safety.
SB 536 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to restrictions on certain actions involving the executive head of a state agency; providing a penalty.
SB 537 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to contracts with and compensation of administrators of public institutions of higher education.
SB 539 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to creating the offense of causing injury to a pregnant woman.
SB 540 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to informed consent to the performance of an abortion.
SB 584 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to spending by state agencies for certain employee benefits and membership dues.
SB 675 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to used fire control or fire rescue equipment donated to or made available by the Texas Forest Service.
SB 806 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of student fees and certain other funds to support intercollegiate athletics at a public institution of higher education.
SB 906 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the admission standards, tuition, fees, and governing boards of institutions of higher education and university systems and to testing and remedial education by general academic teaching institutions.
SB 925 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the imposition, collection, and administration of LPG delivery fees.
SB 1012 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the creation of the office of criminal district attorney of Madison County, to the abolition of the office of county attorney of Madison County, and to the abolition of the jurisdiction of the district attorney for the 12th Judicial District in Madison County.
SB 1013 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offices of criminal district attorney of Leon County and Madison County, to the abolition of the offices of county attorney of Leon County and Madison County, and to the abolition of the office of district attorney for the 12th Judicial District.
SB 1016 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to speed limits on highways near institutions of higher education.
SB 1019 Last Action: Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
Caption: Relating to the school district ad valorem tax rate.
SB 1211 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the meetings of a commissioners court of a county.
SB 1544 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to public access to certain personal information about employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and certain law enforcement personnel.
SB 1545 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to the payment for proceeds derived from the sale of oil or condensate from an oil or gas well located in this state.
SB 1546 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the operation of a crime stoppers organization.
SB 1547 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts of Williamson County.
SB 1553 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the service areas of certain public junior colleges.
SB 1554 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the ability of municipalities to provide water or wastewater service to a residence to preserve the quality of an aquifer the municipality uses as a water source.
SB 1555 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to counties and local government corporations authorized to undertake certain causeway, bridge, tunnel, turnpike, or highway projects.
SB 1556 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to the determination of the amount of child support for a child of certain retired or disabled obligors.
SB 1702 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the records of the executive office of the governor.
SB 1703 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to restructuring higher education tuition and fees.
SB 1704 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to prima facie speed limits for farm-to-market and ranch-to-market roads.
SB 1705 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the safe operation of vehicles on highways.
SB 1710 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the removal of certain appointive officers from office for good cause.
SCR 60 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Wortham High School Bulldogs on winning the Class 1A State Basketball Championship.
SCR 61 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring April 2, 1997, as Texas Higher Education Day.
SCR 98 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the City of Georgetown on its designation as a 1997 Great American Main Street City.
SCR 109 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting the house to return House Joint Resolution No. 104 to the senate for further consideration.
SJR 24 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the removal of a member of the governing body of a public institution of higher education.
SJR 31 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that certain amounts designated for deposit to the economic stabilization fund be transferred to the higher education fund.
SR 243 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 1997, as Navarro County Day at the Capitol.
SR 262 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Coach Gene Stallings.
SR 365 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Brenham Baseball Alumni Association.
SR 397 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joe Beaver of Huntsville.
SR 399 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring April 6, 1997, Student-Athlete Day in Texas.
SR 462 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Old Baptist Church Preservation Society at Bedias.
SR 540 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 23, 1997, as Washington County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 641 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Kathy Carter of Corsicana.
SR 866 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Winston and Velma West of Floresville.
SR 884 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Don and Juanita Bingham of Terrell.
SR 917 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mary Nan West.
74th Regular Session
HB 420 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the admission standards, tuition, fees, and governing boards of institutions of higher education and university systems and to testing and remedial education by general academic teaching institutions.
HB 421 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to allocating a portion of revenue from the oil and gas severance taxes to counties for road maintenance and improvement.
HB 533 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to statewide testing of public school students.
HB 636 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to the offense of intoxication manslaughter and to the creation of the offense of causing injury to a pregnant woman.
HB 784 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to state indemnification of and assistance to school districts and employees sued in connection with voluntary school prayer or a moment of silence.
HB 950 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to informed consent to the performance of an abortion.
HB 951 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to notice to a parent, guardian, or conservator before an abortion may be performed on a pregnant minor; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2811 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to group hospital and medical services fees and services at component institutions of The Texas A&M University System.
HB 2812 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to student fees to support intercollegiate athletics at a public institution of higher education.
HB 2813 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
HB 2814 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the right not to perform or assist in performing an abortion.
HB 2821 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the representation of college and university students on the governing boards of their university systems.
HB 2900 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rate of state contributions to the optional retirement program at institutions of higher education, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Central Education Agency.
HB 2901 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to the payment of royalties on oil and gas produced from state land.
HB 2902 Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management
Caption: Relating to a cemetery on land owned by The Texas A&M University System.
HB 3122 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to debit cards provided to students of public institutions of higher education.
HJR 62 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve in legislative office or in a statewide elective executive office.
HR 69 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mildred Sullivan on her 105th birthday.
HR 514 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Designating April 6, 1995, as Student-Athlete Day.
HR 836 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Texas MATHCOUNTS.
HR 1029 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Marvin Tate on the occasion of his retirement as mayor of Bryan.
73rd Regular Session
HB 669 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to public school education.
HB 869 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a pilot program to provide financial incentives to employees covered by a health benefits plan issued under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act who participate in voluntary health screenings.
HB 1096 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/94
Caption: Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation property owned by certain charitable organizations.
HB 1187 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the ability of a limited liability company to be licensed under The Real Estate License Act.
HB 1467 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the authority of a private school to obtain criminal history record information on employees and applicants for employment; providing a penalty.
HB 2118 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain military service.
HB 2119 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the funds set aside for Texas Public Educational Grants and to the use of those funds.
HB 2120 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to cemeteries on and owned by the Texas A&M University System.
HB 2121 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the offense of involuntary manslaughter and to the creation of the offense of causing injury to a pregnant woman.
HB 2482 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for the conversion or purchase of an alternative fuel motor vehicle.
HB 2483 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an extended year program for certain public school students.
HCM 195 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Recognizing the teachers of the Bryan Independent School District on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 7, 1993.
HCM 196 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Recognizing the teachers of the College Station Independent School District on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 7, 1993.
HCM 549 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Congratulating Jason Lee Morris on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
HJR 40 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance of schools.
HJR 55 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on executive and legislative officers of this state.
HR 257 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Eagle Scout William David Fallwell on his exemplary record of achievement.
HR 423 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 21 through March 27, 1993, as National Boys and Girls Club Week.
HR 424 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the students, parents, faculty and staff of South Knoll Elementary School on receiving the Outstanding Campus Volunteer Award.
HR 567 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Aggie football team for its outstanding record.
72nd Regular Session
HB 805 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to jury assessment of punishment in criminal cases.
HB 879 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the content of a voter registration application and to the processing of certain applications.
HB 1484 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of causing injury to a pregnant woman.
HB 1485 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to authorization for the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to grant a lease of surface area of the original main campus of Texas A&M University to the Texas A&M University Development Foundation.
HB 1488 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Brazos County Juvenile Board.
HB 1684 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to student center fees at institutions within The Texas A&M University System.
HB 1685 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment of statewide computer listings of children in the care of the Texas Department of Human Services who are available for adoption and of parents available to adopt.
HB 2340 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: To extend coverage of the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act, with modifications, to certain previously-excluded support organizations.
HB 2341 Last Action: Referred to Energy
Caption: Relating to a fee paid by parties to a hearing in a contested case before the railroad commisssion.
HB 2860 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to recreational sports fees at institutions within The Texas A&M University System and to the use of facilities paid for from those fees.
HCR 92 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Granting Texas 4-H permission to use the senate and house chambers July 21, 22, 23, and 24, 1992.
HCR 198 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Captain Thomas Clifford Bland, Jr.
HJR 31 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the number of times an official in the executive or legislative department of the state may be elected.
HR 170 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the faculty and students involved in the College of Education and Contemporary Perspectives on Education.
HR 308 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating The Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its founding.
HR 340 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring Brazos County the official Crepe Myrtle Capital of Texas and commending the members of Brazos Beautiful, Inc.
HR 775 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center Auxiliary on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
HR 856 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Class of 1941 of Stephen F. Austin High School on the occasion of its 50-year reunion.
72nd 1st Called Session
HCR 29 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Granting Texas 4-H permission to use the chambers of the senate and house of representatives in the State Capitol on July 20, 21, and 22, 1992, for its mock legislative session.
72nd 4th Called Session
HB 10 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to financing public education.