Legislation authored by Robert Eckels

Includes legislation with Robert Eckels as the primary author for the 68th through 73rd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

73rd Regular Session
HB 156 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Condominium Act.
HB 234 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to an exemption for political subdivisions from motor fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees.
HB 235 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to the performance bond for a county contract.
HB 462 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the person designated to dispose of abandoned or unclaimed property in a municipality.
HB 463 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property, gambling paraphernalia, prohibited weapon, criminal instrument, and other contraband.
HB 765 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to challenges for cause to jurors in a criminal case.
HB 766 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment and sentencing of a defendant who uses a firearm during the commission of a felony or during immediate flight after the commission of the felony.
HB 767 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to certain joint elections held by political subdivisions.
HB 768 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of redemption of real property sold at a tax sale.
HB 939 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to procurement of public improvements at the least cost.
HB 940 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to tax and other financial incentives for electric motor vehicles and motor vehicles using liquefied gas.
HB 1018 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to community justice councils monitoring programs provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 1019 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the age at which persons are required or permitted to attend public school.
HB 1020 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to regulate the information resources technologies of county officers and employees.
HB 1021 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to application to the Texas Water Commission for a waste discharge permit.
HB 1023 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to communication between community justice councils and the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 1024 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the release on parole of defendants convicted of certain dangerous crimes; providing a penalty.
HB 1025 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to municipal and county consent for the placement of a correctional facility in close proximity to a residential zoning area, private residence, school, park, recreation area, or church, synagogue, or other house of worship.
HB 1321 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the waste tire recycling program; providing for civil penalties and injunctive relief.
HB 1384 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the waste tire recycling program; providing for civil penalties and injunctive relief.
HB 1385 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to the recall of public officers elected or appointed for a term.
HB 1386 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the repeal or tax rate rollback of taxes imposed by political subdivisions of this state.
HB 1549 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the disposition of seized weapons.
HB 1649 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the coordination of leave policies and worker's compensation for school employees.
HB 1650 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to protective orders for family violence.
HB 1651 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to competitive bidding requirements of certain governmental entities.
HB 2085 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the allocation of mental health and mental retardation funds to local mental health and mental retardation authorities.
HB 2086 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the installation or use of a pen register or a trap and trace device by a customer or subscriber of a communications common carrier.
HB 2210 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a cause of action against a governmental entity or a governmental risk pool.
HB 2211 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to regional organizations to promote the coexistence of air quality improvement and economic development in nonattainment areas of the state.
HB 2212 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to cooperative agreements between the state and a local government and between local governments under the Texas Clean Air Act.
HB 2213 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the circumstances in which a Department of Public Safety commissioned officer may wear the officer's state-issued uniform during off-duty employment.
HB 2214 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the formation or operation of a public corporation by a local government.
HB 2215 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to records management and preservation fees of the office of county clerks.
HB 2216 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to governmental authority and voter rights in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality.
HB 2217 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to elections concerning zoning issues in home-rule municipalities.
HB 2218 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the conduct of certain business or commercial transactions.
HB 2219 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the re-creation of the Texas-Israel Semi-Arid Fund as the Texas-Israel Exchange Fund and to the powers and duties of that board.
HB 2220 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Agriculture to sell publications and collect publication fees.
HB 2221 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the rate of the state sales and use tax and the dedication of a portion thereof to criminal justice purposes.
HB 2328 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to benefits to peace officers to recognize their work in the field of law enforcement.
HB 2329 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the assignment of former and retired judges as visiting judges.
HB 2330 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain functions to the General Services Commission and from all the many state agencies of the state of Texas and the streamlining, modernization, and reengineering of the state procurement process.
HB 2331 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to voluntary payroll deductions for state employees for charitable organizations; making an appropriation.
HB 2447 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment and eligibility for probation or release on parole or to mandatory supervision of a defendant who uses or carries a firearm or other prohibited weapon during the commission of or during immediate flight after the commission of certain felony offenses.
HB 2448 Last Action: Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Relating to the composition of certain state representative and State Board of Education districts.
HB 2449 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of persons who communicate to influence legislation or administrative action and to benefits accepted by public servants.
HB 2450 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to ethics and accountability in state government, to the filing of personal financial statements, to the receipt of certain compensation; and providing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 2603 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to municipal and county regulation of a government facility.
HB 2663 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the commissioners court.
HB 2859 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority and to the powers of the authority.
HCR 67 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the specific purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to grant item veto authority to the president of the United States.
HCR 82 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Officially recognizing Tyler Marie Nathan as an honorary citizen of the Lone Star State and congratulating Robert and Tambra Nathan on the birth of their daughter.
HCR 143 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Urging the Congress of the United States not to adopt the administration's proposed BTU energy tax.
HJR 50 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to modify the provisions for the redemption of real property sold at a tax sale.
HJR 56 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve in legislative office or in certain executive offices.
HJR 68 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize recall elections for officers elected or appointed for a term.
HJR 101 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of a portion of state sales and use tax to criminal justice purposes.
HJR 102 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow for the abolition or reestablishment of any constitutional county office.
HJR 106 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing counties to establish bond and court cost fees.
HJR 107 Last Action: Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the time for redistricting justice and commissioner precincts.
HMM 33 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Billy G. Long.
HMM 94 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Mrs. John A. (Etta Mae) Poteet, Sr.
HMM 95 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Mrs. Maude Palmo.
HMM 96 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Mr. William A. Brooks.
HMM 97 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Mr. Charles S. Turet, Sr.
HR 121 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Lanson and Dorothy Ditto for their many significant contributions to family, community, and state.
HR 226 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of William Peacock, Jr.
HR 227 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Robert John Hogan.
HR 277 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Recognizing Tyler Marie Nathan as an honorary citizen of the Lone Star State of Texas, and congratulating Robert and Tambra Nathan on the birth of their daughter.
HR 643 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Officially welcoming Katharine Elizabeth Hofer Jackson as a new citizen of Texas and congratulating William and Nancy Ann Jackson on the birth of their daughter.
HR 662 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Naming Kelsey Annette Long an honorary citizen of Texas and extending congratulations to Gary and Robin Long on the birth of their daughter.
HR 663 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Griffin Robert Voltman as an honorary Texan and extending congratulations to Robert A. and Ginger Long Voltman on the birth of their son.
HR 741 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Extending a hearty welcome to Australian leaders Kerry Chikarovski, Jane Seaborn, Gerard Wheeler, Peter Batchelor, Terry Connolly, Linda Hornsey, Elizabeth Stoneman, Arthur Chesterfield-Evans, and Julie McKinnon.
HR 760 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Anita Rodeheaver.
HR 865 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 381.
72nd Regular Session
HB 176 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the boundaries of the DeLeon Hospital District; authorizing the levy of a property tax.
HB 178 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to the manufacture of nonphotodegradable or nonbiodegradable beverage binders and to the sale of certain beverage containers connected by those beverage binders; providing a civil penalty.
HB 179 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to exempting from sales and use taxes certain garbage collection service provided to a nonprofit homeowners' association.
HB 180 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to a seal for justice courts and for small claims courts.
HB 255 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to submission of evidence of financial responsibility on application for registration of a motor vehicle.
HB 256 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to exempting from sales and use taxes books and other printed items sold for the benefit of certain libraries.
HB 257 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate alarm systems.
HB 429 Last Action: Governor submitted as emergency
Caption: Relating to refunding tuition and fees paid to an institution of higher education by a student called to active military service.
HB 514 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to a penalty for a violation of a rule adopted by a board of park commissioners.
HB 515 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county with a population of 2.39 million or more to set an optional motor vehicle registration fee in an amount not to exceed $10.
HB 516 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a warehouseman's lien on the property of an evicted tenant.
HB 544 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to exempting electric mobility vehicles from certain motor vehicle regulations.
HB 681 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to remove a person appointed to a position by the commissioners court.
HB 738 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of an owner's or interest holder's interest in property in a proceeding related to a criminal case.
HB 761 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to ethics and accountability in state government, to the composition, powers, and duties of the State Ethics Commission, to expenditures made to influence legislation or administrative action, to the filing of personal financial statements, to the receipt of certain compensation, and to political contributions and expenditures; making an appropriation; and providing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 862 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property, gambling paraphernalia, prohibited weapon, criminal instrument, and other contraband.
HB 886 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to levy a franchise fee when community antenna and cable television equipment is installed in a right-of-way.
HB 947 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to deferred prosecution and defensive driving courses for individuals that leave the scene of certain accidents.
HB 1080 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for membership in the firemen's relief and retirement fund of certain cities.
HB 1220 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education; creating the offense of improperly appointing or retaining a public security officer.
HB 1327 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to the regulation of mortgage bankers; providing a penalty.
HB 1328 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county with a county auditor to borrow money against anticipated revenue.
HB 1562 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to county regulation of on-premise signs in certain counties.
HB 1563 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to protective orders against family violence.
HB 1564 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the coverage of, and administration of, public retirement systems for fire fighters in certain municipalities.
HB 1565 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to fees for certain solid waste services in certain municipalities.
HB 1618 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to indefinite suspensions of fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities under municipal civil service law.
HB 1690 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the right of redemption of real property sold at a tax sale.
HB 1691 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the County Road and Bridge Fund in certain counties and an increase in funding in the Fund.
HB 2063 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the use of the county general fund or officers' salary fund to purchase liability insurance for county officers and employees.
HB 2064 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties and cities to enact moratoria on the development of land.
HB 2065 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the keeping of dangerous dogs; providing penalties.
HB 2066 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain fees assessed to fund the operations of the boiler inspection section of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
HB 2307 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to regulation of commercial, industrial, residential, and all other types of condominiums.
HB 2308 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to condominium regimes.
HB 2309 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the termination of a condominium regime.
HB 2518 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to exemptions provided by Section 158.038, Local Government Code, for county officers and employees.
HB 2519 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to driver and traffic safety education; providing penalties.
HB 2520 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the authority of a law enforcement officer commissioned by the Department of Public Safety to wear the officer's state-issued uniform while providing law enforcement services for compensation for entities other than the department.
HB 2521 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to financial accounting, records, reports, audits, and purchases by county attorneys, district attorneys, and criminal district attorneys.
HB 2653 Last Action: Tagged in committee
Caption: Authorizing certain agencies and political subdivisions to establish wetlands mitigation banks and implement wetlands regulations programs.
HB 2654 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Amending Section 143.003 and Section 143.103(b) of the Local Government Code to exclude employees from coverage.
HB 2655 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the assignment of certain fees by local recording agents.
HB 2656 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information submitted to the Texas Department of Commerce.
HB 2657 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of counties and certain other governmental entities.
HB 2658 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the appointment of constitutional county court judges as special judges.
HB 2659 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to notice required under the Deceptive Trade Practices - Consumer Protection Act.
HB 2660 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Creating a system of judicial system impact notes to be attached to each bill or resolution that affects the operations of the state's courts.
HB 2661 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the adoption of amendments to the County Purchasing Act and to the provisions for disposition by counties of salvage or surplus property.
HB 2662 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to subdepository and depository banks handling county funds.
HB 2740 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to an election on the removal of board members of certain mass transit authorities.
HB 2811 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to regulating boat or outboard motor manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.
HCR 19 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing March 1991 as Texas Community Proud Month.
HCR 40 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing February 9, 1991, as Judge Spurgeon E. Bell Day.
HJR 14 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the legislature to set the amount of the per diem for members of the legislature.
HJR 54 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to modify the provisions for the redemption of real property sold at a tax sale.
HJR 101 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to add a constitutional county judge to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
HJR 102 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and approval.
HR 472 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Designating April 9, 1991, as Texas County Government Day.
HR 473 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Chi Omega Kaleidoscope Best of Texas Market.
HR 588 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Extending best wishes to Eddie De La Garza on the occasion of the first of many anniversaries of the 39th year of his birth.
HR 662 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Kenna Cecille Rusk and congratulating Jeffery and Susan Rusk on the occasion of her birth.
HR 1065 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Moody Adams.
HR 1075 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Resolving to suspend House Rule 14, Section 9(a) to enable the conference committee appointed to resolve the differences on House Bill No. 2657.
72nd 1st Called Session
HB 74 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to restroom facilities in places where the public congregates.
HB 125 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Regarding efficiency in the operation of the commissioners court.
HB 229 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the awarding of good conduct time and the paroling of persons convicted of certain crimes.
72nd 2nd Called Session
HB 51 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the awarding of good conduct time and the paroling of persons convicted of certain crimes.
HB 74 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Regarding efficiency in the operation of the commissioners court.
72nd 4th Called Session
HCR 28 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Mr. Felton West for his many years of service to the people of Texas and expressing best wishes on the occasion of his retirement.
71st Regular Session
HB 66 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to exempting sales of certain books and other printed items from sales and use taxes if the receipts are used for the benefit of a public library.
HB 67 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to a penalty for a violation of a rule adopted by a board of park commissioners.
HB 129 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to submission of evidence of financial responsibility on registration of a motor vehicle.
HB 188 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to provision of certain health insurance benefits to certain adopted children.
HB 202 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the termination of a condominium regime.
HB 203 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to engage in community and economic development projects.
HB 364 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to requiring the expeditious resolution of certain property tax appeals.
HB 365 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the definitions of "antique firearm" and "firearm" for the purpose of weapons offenses.
HB 366 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain electronic communications by solicitors; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 460 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the practice of barbering and to the regulation of certain persons by the State Board of Barber Examiners.
HB 468 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the coverage of Alzheimer's disease under certain health insurance.
HB 505 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the admissibility in a criminal proceeding of an oral or sign language statement made by the accused as a result of custodial interrogation.
HB 506 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the manufacture of nonphotodegradable or nonbiodegradable beverage binders and the sale of certain beverage containers connected by nonphotodegradable or nonbiodegradable beverage...
HB 522 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to orders for the protection of the family and to the offense of a violation of an order for the protection of the family.
HB 538 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain toll telephone services.
HB 546 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the report of certain drug offenses on school property.
HB 547 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the assignment of constitutional county court judges as visiting judges.
HB 548 Last Action: Transferred to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to exempting from sales and use taxes certain garbage collection service provided to a nonprofit homeowners' association.
HB 662 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to an automatic recount of ballots in certain elections.
HB 663 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to competency certification by the supreme court of judges of appellate, district, and statutory courts.
HB 1016 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to procedures with reference to expunction of records and files.
HB 1017 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the duty of the court to order income withholding from earnings for child support.
HB 1018 Last Action: Subcommittee meeting canceled
Caption: Relating to recording a judgment or an abstract judgment.
HB 1019 Last Action: House passage reported
Caption: Relating to establishment of a lien.
HB 1056 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to payment of benefits by a public retirement system under a domestic relations order and to selection of and termination of interest in certain public retirement benefits.
HB 1057 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to nonjudicial foreclosure of a lien for unpaid assessments relating to certain real property.
HB 1058 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to contracts entered into by certain counties and districts.
HB 1059 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to contracts entered into by certain counties and districts.
HB 1171 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to a change fund for county and district officials.
HB 1172 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to sick leave for public school employees.
HB 1328 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to a warehouseman's lien on the property of an evicted tenant.
HB 1434 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to purchasing by local entities or governments; providing criminal penalties.
HB 1731 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to access to computer information maintained by the secretary of state.
HB 1787 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of animals in riding stables; providing a penalty.
HB 1829 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to grievances by elected county or precinct officers concerning salary or personal expenses.
HB 1837 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the appointment and composition of the board of directors of an appraisal district in certain counties.
HB 1952 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the minimum amount of salary of county or precinct officers and employees.
HB 1966 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the authority and obligations of a council of owners and a board of directors of a condominium; obligations of unit owners, tenants, and mortgagees; remedies against unit owners and tenants; and declaring....
HB 2124 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to a lien on property to secure expenses a municipality incurs in removing a substandard building from the property.
HB 2125 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the purchasing and financial accounting requirements applicable to certain local government entities.
HB 2233 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to prospective juror selection lists; source lists in which the names of prospective juror lists are created; providing a penalty for non-appearance for juror service when summoned.
HB 2370 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to standard speed limits for moving vessels.
HB 2490 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the use of campaign and officeholders contributions.
HB 2491 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to fees for issuance and service of a capias.
HB 2543 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of wild animals.
HB 2679 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to a referral service regarding vacancies in certain state government jobs.
HB 2680 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of on premise signs in certain counties.
HB 2851 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the mandatory submission of information regarding nonconforming signs by certain sign advertising businesses operating within the State.
HB 3036 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to voter approval of the compensation of members of the governing body of certain cities.
HB 3137 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to collecting and maintaining information relating to crimes motivated by bigotry and bias.
HB 3138 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners courts of certain counties to regulate various matters; providing penalties.
HB 3159 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to continuing education for certain insurance agents.
HB 3197 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the powers of peace officers commissioned by certain rapid transit authorities.
HCR 2 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Granting MBank San Felipe, N.A. permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
HCR 122 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing March 1989 as Community Proud Month in Texas.
HCR 161 Last Action: Received from House
Caption: Granting Glenn Johnson, John Neale, and Roberto Pensotti permission to sue the state and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
HCR 235 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing May 1989 as Spina Bifida Awareness Month.
HCR 282 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Granting NCNB Texas National Bank permission to sue the State of Texas and the General Land Office.
HJR 53 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the legislature to set the amount of the per diem for members of the legislature.
HR 341 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Austin Smith and Travis Smith as Honorary Texas Citizens.
HR 374 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Representative Ashley Smith on his birthday.
HR 541 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating James and Vicki Johnson.
HR 542 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Roxanne Moore and Jeffrey Williams.
HR 543 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gary and Deborah Barnes on the birth of their son, Christopher James Barnes.
HR 544 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jerry and Jeanie Svoboda on the birth of their son, Jerry Svoboda III.
HR 660 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 6, 1989, as Housing Opportunity Day in Texas and commending the Houston Board of Realtors.
HR 703 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ray and Doreen Esparza.
HR 805 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Officer Greta Fout of the Metro Transit police.
HR 1019 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating G. Heldreth and Maria Graham on the birth of their son, Garrett Patrick Graham.
HR 1139 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Tamara Lynn Harris.
71st 1st Called Session
HB 75 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the imposition and distribution of an optional county motor vehicle registration fee.
HB 122 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the regulation of political funds and campaigns.
HCR 12 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Granting NCNB Texas National Bank permission to sue the State of Texas and the General Land Office.
HCR 28 Last Action: Referred to State, Fed. & Intl. Relations
Caption: Condemning actions of brutality by the Chinese government.
HR 26 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Helena Claire Hutton as an Honorary Native Texan.
HR 100 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles H. Nipper.
71st 2nd Called Session
HB 79 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to proprietary schools.
HB 110 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to a seal for justice courts and for small claims courts.
HJR 2 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the legislature to set the amount of the per diem for members of the legislature.
HR 84 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing November 25, 1989, as Shearer Family Reunion Day.
71st 3rd Called Session
HCR 52 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating May 1990 as Spina Bifida Awareness Month in Texas.
HR 166 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Deborah and Gary Barnes.
HR 167 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Vicki and James Johnson.
HR 168 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jeanie and Jerry Svoboda.
71st 4th Called Session
HB 30 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to a seal for justice courts and for small claims courts.
HB 135 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the power of the commissioners court in a county with a population of 2.39 million or more to set an optional motor vehicle registration fee in an amount not to exceed $10.
HJR 8 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the legislature to set the amount of the per diem for members of the legislature.
71st 5th Called Session
HB 14 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to a seal for justice courts and for small claims courts.
HB 15 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the power of the commissioners court in a county with a population of 2.39 million or more to set an optional motor vehicle registration fee in an amount not to exceed $10.
HB 94 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to license requirements for certain driver-training instructors.
HJR 1 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the legislature to set the amount of the per diem for members of the legislature.
71st 6th Called Session
HB 21 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the power of the commissioners court in a county with a population of 2.39 million or more to set an optional motor vehicle registration fee in an amount not to exceed $10.
HJR 4 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the legislature to set the amount of the per diem for members of the legislature.
HR 6 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Chairman Wea H. Lee and Catherine Lee, Glen Gondo and John Kim.
70th Regular Session
HB 356 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the construction, enforcement, creation, extension, modification, waiver, or termination of, or addition to, restrictive covenants affecting real property.
HB 388 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for licensed local recording agents.
HB 389 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the purchase of certain energy-saving devices by state agencies.
HB 424 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for legal reserve life insurance agents.
HB 624 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to actions and procedures concerning matters within the jurisdiction of the justice and small claims courts and to the concurrent jurisdiction of county courts.
HB 691 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the validity of an anticompetition agreement.
HB 790 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/88
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to require and regulate the filing of financial reports by county officials, precinct officials, county judicial officials, candidates for those offices, and county employees; providing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 791 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain rapid transit authorities and regional transportation authorities to commission peace officers and to the authority of certain rapid transit authorities to adopt and enforce regulations.
HB 856 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to solicitations made in the name of law enforcement or public safety personnel; providing penalties.
HB 931 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to health, social, educational, and genetic history reports in suits affecting the parent-child relationship in which an adoption is sought.
HB 932 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the managing conservatorship of a child.
HB 933 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of birth and death records.
HB 934 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the execution of a waiver of interest in a child.
HB 935 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the records and proceedings of a committee of a health maintenance organization and to information furnished to that committee.
HB 946 Last Action: Rules suspended
Caption: Relating to a warehouseman's lien on the property of an evicted tenant.
HB 971 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to mandatory proof of financial responsibility for a motor vehicle; providing a penalty.
HB 1045 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the liability of a county tax assessor-collector for the loss of public funds.
HB 1204 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to temporary conservatorship orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 1282 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to provision of maternity benefits for mothers of adopted children.
HB 1532 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to writs of possession.
HB 1623 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the institution of an action and enforcement of a judgment in small claims court.
HB 1715 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the approval of an appraisal roll by the appraisal review board in certain counties.
HB 1716 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the deposit of ad valorem taxes collected for a taxing unit.
HB 1931 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the procedures governing purchases made by counties; amending Sections 3, 4, 10, and 12, County Purchasing Act (Article 2368a.5, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
HB 1932 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of lewd conduct on the premises of certain alcoholic beverage licensees and permittees.
HB 1994 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to access to confidential information contained in birth records and indexes maintained by the Texas Department of Health and local registrars of births.
HB 1995 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the requirements of driver safety courses by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
HB 1996 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the case files and records of a licensed child-placing agency.
HB 1997 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to regulate various matters; providing criminal penalties.
HB 2118 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the assignment of judges and their compensation amending Chapter 732, Acts of the 69th Legislature, Regular Session, 1985 (Article 200a-1, Revised Civil Statutes).
HB 2275 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the commissioners court reducing the salaries of elected county and precinct officials.
HB 2513 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the length of service required to qualify as a retired justice or judge for the purpose of conducting marriage ceremonies.
HB 2622 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to regulate various matters; providing criminal penalties.
HB 2632 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the duties and authority of the Harris County district attorney.
HCR 214 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Dr. William Harwood Hinton.
HJR 94 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and approval.
HJR 100 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the inclusion of constitutional county judges on the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
HR 300 Caption: Honoring Representative Mike Toomey on his birthday.
HR 710 Caption: Extending best wishes to Director Chen for continued success in his career.
HR 716 Caption: Commending Connor Geer Tamlyn on his Texas Citizenship and congratulating James and Kendall Tamlyn on the birth of their son.
HR 740 Caption: Congratulating Stuart and Pat Ford on the birth of Kelley Gready Ford.
HR 745 Caption: Congratulating Michael Lee and Kathrine Howard on the birth of their son Patrick Jack Howard.
70th 2nd Called Session
HB 40 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
Caption: Relating to the fee that the county treasurer or an officer acting in place of the county treasurer may charge for a returned check.
HB 95 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
Caption: Relating to the liability of a county tax assessor-collector for the loss of public funds.
HB 119 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the authority of a commissioners court of a county to engage in community and economic development projects.
HB 159 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the residency requirements of the initial criminal district attorney of Polk County.
HB 172 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the accountability review and tax rate of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
HB 175 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to enforcement of a warehouseman's lien.
69th Regular Session
HB 61 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the identification of city- and county-owned vehicles.
HB 268 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to peace officers commissioned by certain rapid transit authorities.
HB 370 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to penalties for disclosing confidential information concerning a person's mental health.
HB 489 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the creation of a department of county park police in certain counties.
HB 502 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to provide law enforcement services on a fee basis.
HB 678 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the regulation of lewd conduct on the premises of certain alcoholic beverage licensees and permittees.
HB 754 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of county election precincts in certain elections.
HB 820 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain governmental entities to contract for insurance coverage.
HB 1200 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
Caption: Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to certain items used in printing.
HB 1671 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to amending Section 26(b), state Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Act (Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), to repeal the requirement that cities of 1,500,000 or more population pay the full amount of a fireman's or policeman's salary for the period of his accumulated sick leave, without limitation, upon his death, termination or retirement.
HB 1672 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties and other political subdivisions of the State to establish and operate an electronic funds transfer system for the payment of salaries, compensation and reimbursement to officers and employees.
HB 1673 Last Action: Testimony received in committee
Caption: Relating to bid procedures for county contracts.
HB 1674 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the State Board of Insurance summary procedures for routine matters.
HB 1675 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to solicitations made in the name of fire fighters or law enforcement or public safety personnel; providing penalties.
HB 1676 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Amending Acts 1975, 64th Legislature, Regular Session, Chapter 627 (Article 1644e, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) relating to county fiscal years; and declaring an emergency.
HB 1677 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the hours of service of election clerks and poll watchers in certain elections.
HB 1701 Last Action: Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
Caption: Relating to the administration of property tax appraisal.
HB 1702 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and dissolution of stormwater control districts.
HB 1907 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to chartering, reserving, and regulating stipulated premium companies.
HB 1908 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation of a warehouseman's lien on property belonging to an evicted tenant.
HB 2143 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the authority of a health maintenance organization to arrange for emergency, referral and out of area service and to the application of other laws to health maintenance organizations.
HB 2412 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the authority of Harris County to erect markers designating the location of traffic accidents in which a fatality occurred.
HB 2472 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to fire fighters' and police officers' civil service.
HB 2485 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Relating to changing the name of the Coastal Industrial Water Authority to the Coastal Water Authority and to the powers and duties of the authority.
HCR 109 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating March as Camp Fire Month in Texas.
HR 66 Caption: In memory of Dan Morgan Brock, Sr.
HR 137 Caption: Commending Gary Smith on saving the lives of two people.
HR 235 Caption: Congratulating William and Kellye Marie Pyle of Houston.
HR 308 Caption: In memory of Mr. Dan Morgan Brock, Sr.
HR 357 Caption: Commending the Harris County Heritage Society.
HR 415 Caption: In memory of Winona Bickley.
HR 435 Caption: Urging the EPA to provide that remedy which is safest for the citizens of Texas in regards to the Crystal Chemical Superfund site in Houston.
69th 1st Called Session
HB 9 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to confidentiality of mental health information and to the offense of illegal disclosure of mental health information; providing a penalty.
69th 2nd Called Session
HB 58 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the purchase of certain energy-saving devices by state agencies.
HCR 30 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Houston Baptist University Men's Gymnastic Team.
HR 4 Caption: Congratulating Susan and Donnie Arnold.
HR 12 Caption: Congratulating Kenneth and Brenda Boone on the birth of Natalie Boone.
69th 3rd Called Session
HB 18 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the purchase of certain energy-saving devices by state agencies.
HCR 31 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring November, 1986, to be Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in Texas.
HJR 2 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of referendum and approval.
HR 86 Caption: Honoring Lynne Chesnar of Houston.
68th Regular Session
HB 773 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to authorizing the commissioners court of Harris County to prohibit the discharge of waste and sewage into drainage ditches in the county and to make other changes in the county road law.
HB 1102 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of county election precincts in certain elections.
HB 1356 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to absentee voting on a federal post card application.
HB 1357 Last Action: Placed on daily General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to absentee voting by persons outside the United States.
HB 1769 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to imposition of a fee by the Texas Department of Water Resources to be used to pay expenses of inspection of waste treatment facilities, to the construction of facilities for the processing, storage or disposal of solid waste, and to the creation of special utility districts.
HB 1781 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Commissioners' Court of Harris County to make changes in the Harris County Road Law.
HB 1782 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the motor vehicle repair business and the creation, satisfaction, and enforcement of a possessory lien on a repaired motor vehicle; providing penalties.
HB 1847 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to possessing an open container of liquor or beer on the premises of a holder of a wine and beer retailer's off-premise permit or a retail dealer's off-premise license in certain counties; providing penalties.
HB 2381 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to bid procedures for county contracts.
HB 2398 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense involving a card or document falsely identifying a person as a law enforcement officer.
HR 161 Caption: Commending Herbert Jefferson Skelton.
HR 320 Caption: Congratulating Bonnie and Ken Cox.
HR 321 Caption: Congratulating Artie and Nancy Tropoli.
HR 335 Caption: Congratulating Lauren Kate Howard.
HR 382 Caption: Commending A. J. "Mac" McKinney.
HR 383 Caption: Commending Milton Winebrenner.
HR 406 Caption: Commending Doug Johnson.
HR 407 Caption: Commending R. E. Boazeman.
HR 475 Caption: Congratulating Sicily and Dino Iconos on the birth of their son, Christopher.
HR 476 Caption: Congratulating Gretchen Kay Gilliam.
HR 480 Caption: Commending Meredith Francis.
HR 500 Caption: In memory of Max L. Moore.
68th 1st Called Session
HB 15 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to local regulation of a business that sells alcoholic beverages and in which an employee engages in certain sexually oriented conduct.
HR 16 Caption: Congratulating Veneshia and Kerry Crowder on the birth of their daughter, Kelley Nicole.
68th 2nd Called Session
HCR 76 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring November 1984 to be Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in Texas.
HR 45 Caption: Congratulating the University of Houston Golf Team.
HR 102 Caption: Congratulating Ray and Doreen Esparza on the birth of their son.