Legislation authored by Bruce Gibson

Includes legislation with Bruce Gibson as the primary author for the 67th through 72nd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

72nd Regular Session
HB 849 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the partial exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans.
HB 850 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the regulation of private ditches in certain counties.
HB 851 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to financing of certain rural transportation systems.
HB 852 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists and the regulation of the practice of marriage and family therapy; providing a criminal penalty; providing an appropriation.
HB 853 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Structural Pest Control Board.
HB 854 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the Board of Law Examiners and to the function of the board and the state supreme court concerning the licensing of attorneys.
HB 855 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Board of Irrigators.
HB 856 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the continuation and composition of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners and the board's functions regarding architects, landscape architects, and interior designers; providing a penalty.
HB 857 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying; providing penalties.
HB 959 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the control and prevention of certain diseases and to the application of those measures to exotic species; providing penalties.
HB 969 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the venue in an action against a municipality.
HB 1094 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the routing of transactions at unmanned teller machines; providing a penalty.
HB 1095 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to unmanned teller machines used by banks.
HB 1145 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of state bonds by the Texas Public Finance Authority and the approval of the issuance of state bonds by the bond review board.
HB 1146 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the continuation, functions, and change of the name of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission, the transfer of responsibility for architectural barrier programs from the commission to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the acquisition by the commission and other entities of property and services, including consulting services and school buses; providing penalties.
HB 1183 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to unfunded or inadequately funded state mandates for school districts.
HB 1213 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to directional signs for commercial purposes other than advertising.
HB 1258 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Consumer Credit Commissioner, the regulation of certain consumer credit practices, and the regulation of pawnshops; providing civil and administrative penalties.
HB 1262 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations; authorizing the imposition and use of a county sales and use tax for industrial development.
HB 1415 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for aircraft used exclusively for the purpose of training or instructing pilots.
HB 1416 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the regulation of taxidermists; providing a penalty.
HB 1417 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the certification of certain court reporters.
HB 1940 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the payment for a certified court reporter's charges for a deposition.
HB 1978 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and the functions of the Texas Housing Agency.
HB 2008 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, duties and reorganization of the Department of Information Resources.
HB 2009 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to strategic planning for agencies of state government.
HB 2010 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to criteria to be considered for sunset review and the time of consideration of certain agencies under the Texas Sunset Act.
HB 2107 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to construction contracts.
HB 2108 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the licensing of persons who fit and dispense hearing aid devices.
HB 2781 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Prosecutor Council and to the disciplining of incompetent prosecuting attorneys or prosecuting attorneys who engage in misconduct.
HB 2787 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Johnson County.
HCR 154 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Creating a special committee to designate Texas State Artists.
HJR 39 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to raise the limits of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by disabled veterans or by the surviving spouses and surviving minor children of disabled veterans.
HJR 46 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the voters of this state to approve certain state debt.
HJR 70 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the composition of the supreme court, court of criminal appeals, and courts of appeals and authorizing the legislature to provide for the election of judges of those courts and district courts from single-member districts.
HR 172 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Burleson All-Star Colt girls' softball team.
HR 173 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Cleburne 10-and-under girls' softball team.
HR 174 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Glen Rose chess team for the 1990 national honors it has won.
HR 175 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Godley Middle School on being named the recipient of the Exemplary School status award.
HR 176 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Chanda Lanette Jones for her outstanding placing in the Texas Future Farmers of America Star Green Hand Competition.
HR 374 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Morgan Mill Independent School District on its successful efforts to make the Morgan Mill School a drug-free environment.
HR 375 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Keene Elementary School "Super Lab" program.
HR 394 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Herman "Buz" Bresciani.
HR 427 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring David McWilliams for his commitment to the training of today's champions and tomorrow's leaders.
HR 802 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Wanda Askenasy and Nelda Spatz for their heroic efforts to save the life of a child in an emergency situation.
HR 803 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Senator Bob Glasgow on being named Governor for a Day on May 11, 1991.
HR 952 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Wanda Askenasy and Nelda Spatz for their heroic efforts to save the life of a child in an emergency situation.
HR 1001 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Dublin Dr Pepper Bottling Company on the occasion of its centennial celebration, June 7, 1991.
HR 1027 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Cleburne community for its patriotic spirit and recognizing the flag dedication ceremony on June 14, 1991.
HR 1028 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the members and sponsors of the Cleburne High School Beta Club and Quiz Bowl team for their impressive academic achievements at the Beta Club Convention.
HR 1056 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Peggy Gibson.
HR 1092 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Resolving to suspend House Rule 14, Section 9(a) to permit the conference committee appointed to adjust the differences between the house and senate versions of S.B. 831.
72nd 1st Called Session
HB 37 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for aircraft used exclusively for the purpose of training or instructing pilots.
HB 38 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations; authorizing the imposition and use of a county sales and use tax for an industrial development.
HB 78 Last Action: House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to abolishing the State Purchasing and General Services Commission and creating the General Services Department; to transferring responsibility for architectural barrier programs from the commission to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; to transferring responsibility for the personal property accounting system from the commission to the comptroller; to transferring responsibility for telecommunications services from the commission to the Department of Information Resources; to travel regulations for state government; to establishing a Texas Office of Personnel Services; and to the state's acquisition and use of property and services.
HB 222 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the review of certain state agencies, other governmental entities, and statutes under the Texas Sunset Act.
HB 231 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission.
HCR 33 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Creating a special committee to designate Texas State Artists.
HR 27 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Adyth A. (Nick) Kerr on the occasion of his retirement as deputy superintendent of the Burleson Independent School District.
HR 28 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Byron F. Black for his many years of community service.
HR 51 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Honoring the members of the Glen Rose Middle School chess team and their coach, Donna Baker.
HR 232 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Judge David Brian Anderson.
HR 292 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Michael C. Walton on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Department of Agriculture.
72nd 2nd Called Session
HB 39 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the continuation, functions, and change of the name of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission and state acquisition of property and services; providing penalties; making an appropriation.
HB 50 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the nepotism law for personal attendants of certain officers.
HB 94 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission.
72nd 3rd Called Session
HB 16 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the nepotism law for personal attendants of certain officers.
HR 17 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brent Boyd for making the All-American Baseball Team.
71st Regular Session
HB 542 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the procedure for selecting the members of an appraisal district board of directors.
HB 543 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the State Property Tax Board.
HB 544 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
HB 545 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to a deed of trust on a homestead.
HB 650 Last Action: Referred to Cultural & His. Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas preservation trust fund and the preservation of historic property.
HB 651 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property of a nonprofit corporation that supplies water or provides wastewater service.
HB 1020 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to the collection and management of certain funds by the state.
HB 1063 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the operation of an electric cooperative.
HB 1064 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to relief from civil damages for real estate licensees and real estate boards disclosing real property sales prices and terms.
HB 1116 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges and to the election on confirmation of those justices and judges.
HB 1244 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation, powers, and duties of the Department of Agriculture and the State Seed and Plant Board and to the authority of other agencies that regulate pesticide use; providing penalties.
HB 1245 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the abolishment of the state board of canvassers.
HB 1246 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to higher education and the composition, continuation, and functions of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
HB 1247 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation, operation, and administration of the Central Education Agency and to the participation of the Central Education Agency and certain other state agencies in a competitive cost review program....
HB 1248 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Compact for Education Commissioners for Texas.
HB 1249 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the continuation, powers, and duties of the Interagency Council for Genetic Services.
HB 1250 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board and to the continuation and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
HB 1251 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation, powers, and duties of the Commission on Human Rights.
HB 1252 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation, powers, and duties of the Texas Indian Commission.
HB 1253 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department of Labor and Standards under the new name, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and to the administration and functions of that department....
HB 1254 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
HB 1255 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
HB 1256 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the continuation, name change, and operation of the Natural Fibers and Food Protein Commission.
HB 1257 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the approval and supervision of state employee health programs.
HB 1258 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Committee on State Revenue Estimates.
HB 1259 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Surplus Property Agency and the disposition of surplus and salvage property.
HB 1260 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the office of Multistate Tax Compact Commissioner for Texas.
HB 1261 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to textbooks and to the continuation, membership, operation, and administration of the State Textbook Committee.
HB 1262 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the membership and continuation of the On-site Wastewater Treatment Research Council.
HB 1352 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the election of certain municipal governing bodies from single-member districts.
HB 1353 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the right of fresh water supply districts to participate in certain procedures for the disposition of surplus and salvage state property.
HB 1354 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense for using public information for an illegal purpose.
HB 1355 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to analysis of projects financed with bonds issued by the Texas Public Finance Authority.
HB 1485 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the structure of the finance commission.
HB 1579 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of landscape architecture.
HB 1663 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the taxable capital of a bank holding company for franchise tax purposes.
HB 1736 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the application of a municipal zoning ordinance to certain facilities of religious organizations.
HB 2131 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to plans regarding the methods by which state agencies satisfy their needs for space.
HB 2132 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of real property in or near a State office complex.
HB 2133 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of existing buildings or the substitution of acquisition for construction previously authorized.
HB 2134 Last Action: Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
Caption: Relating to state liability for conduct of public servants; and declaring an emergency.
HB 2135 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to regulate driveway culverts near county roads; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2644 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the sunset review of the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council.
HB 2645 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the sunset review of the Office of Southern Regional Education Compact Commissioner for Texas.
HB 2695 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain felons for court-ordered probation and release on parole or mandatory supervision.
HB 2696 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the construction or purchase of buildings in Travis, Tarrant, and Harris counties.
HB 2697 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the sale of adulterated, impure, or skim milk.
HB 2923 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to regulate various matters regarding dwelling units in the unincorporated areas of the counties; providing penalties.
HB 2924 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the effect of indigent health care costs on county ad valorem tax rates.
HB 2925 Last Action: Subcommittee meeting canceled
Caption: Relating to the validation of acknowledgments and official acts of certain notaries public.
HB 2926 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu in comm.
Caption: Relating to the regulation of cemeteries and perpetual care trust funds.
HB 2927 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to security interests in farm products.
HB 2928 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the authority of the consumer credit commissioner to enforce laws relating to certain consumer credit businesses.
HB 2929 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the net assets requirement for certain consumer credit businesses.
HB 3032 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the administration of the local government corporate banking franchise tax fund.
HB 3095 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the salary of the judge of the County Court at Law of Johnson County and to the service of that judge on the county juvenile board.
HB 3167 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the Texas Structural Pest Control Board and to the insurance coverage required for a structural pest control business license; providing administrative....
HCR 37 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Wayne Lough.
HCR 172 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Approving and authorizing the proceeds of the Texas Public Finance Authority revenue bond issuance which were to be utilized for construction to be used for purchase and renovation of an existing property.
HCR 187 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
Caption: Memorializing Congress to continue the Southwest Plan to revitalize the savings and loan industry.
HJR 45 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a nonprofit water supply or wastewater service corporation.
HJR 52 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges by the governor and to confirmation elections on a nonpartisan ballot of those justices...
HJR 111 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the commissioner of agriculture.
HR 634 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dale Scarth.
HR 635 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May as Mental Health Month.
HR 900 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of law enforcement officer Janice Vanderveer.
HR 1050 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dale Scarth.
HR 1130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Byron F. Black.
71st 1st Called Session
HB 134 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the power of the consumer credit commissioner to regulate under the Texas Pawnshop Act.
HR 2 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the staff of the Sunset Commission.
HR 4 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lloyd Moss.
HR 151 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Victoria MacLean.
HR 152 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Billy F. Roe.
HR 156 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Sarah Lynne White.
HR 185 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Providing for the appointment of two committees, one to notify the governor and one to notify the senate that the house has adjourned sine die.
71st 2nd Called Session
HB 57 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations; authorizing the imposition and use of a county sales and use tax for industrial development.
HCR 27 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Directing the Texas A&M University Board of Regents to authorize certain research and planning by the Tarleton Institute for Research.
71st 3rd Called Session
HB 108 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations; authorizing the imposition and use of a county sales and use tax for industrial development.
HB 127 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to the operation of pawnshops.
HJR 15 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a personal income tax.
HR 116 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Rio Vista Elementary School in Johnson County.
71st 4th Called Session
HB 59 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the creation of state limited banking associations.
HB 86 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to abolishing certain district courts and creating additional district courts and to the election of certain district court judges.
HB 101 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations; authorizing the imposition and use of a county sales and use tax for industrial development.
HCR 11 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Directing the Texas Water Commission to appoint an advisory board on water permit process.
HJR 7 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a personal income tax.
HR 88 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jack Hagler.
HR 211 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Stephenville school district.
HR 212 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Alvarado school district.
71st 5th Called Session
HB 38 Last Action: Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of state limited banking associations.
HB 46 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations; authorizing the imposition and use of a county sales and use tax for industrial development.
HJR 4 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a personal income tax.
71st 6th Called Session
HB 66 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the creation of certain industrial development corporations; authorizing the imposition and use of a county sales and use tax for industrial development.
HB 79 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the creation of state limited banking associations.
HR 21 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Gunther Gebel-Williams.
70th Regular Session
HB 322 Last Action: Rules suspended
Caption: Relating to the assessment of fees and court costs on deferral of certain misdemeanor proceedings pending completion of a driving safety course.
HB 487 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the salaries of certain persons involved in the regulation of financial institutions.
HB 505 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
Caption: Relating to the appointment and power of disclaimer of a guardian or representative for an unborn or unascertained beneficiary.
HB 506 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the payment or transfer at death of certain death benefits.
HB 507 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to individual retirement accounts, simplified employee pensions, and other death benefits.
HB 508 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the allocation and apportionment of estate taxes among persons interested in the estate of a decedent and to the liability of a decedent's property for certain debts and expenses.
HB 533 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and to the provision of mental health and mental retardation services; providing a penalty.
HB 606 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the appointment of the appellate and district judges, to the apportionment of the state into courts of appeals and trial court commission districts, to the election on retention of appellate and district judges, and to the nonpartisan election of district judges.
HB 720 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the application of certain municipal annexation laws to special utility districts.
HB 721 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain sales of assets of a state bank.
HB 854 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to substitution of certain fiduciaries.
HB 1023 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the renaming and operation of the Texas Public Building Authority.
HB 1169 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the acquisition and approval of existing buildings, substitution of acquisition for construction previously authorized, and issuance of and approval of bonds by the Texas Public Building Authority to meet office needs of state agencies.
HB 1183 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation, duties, and powers of the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and the development of and issuance of bonds for an agricultural financing program.
HB 1230 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain persons and entities involved in providing credit.
HB 1244 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the criteria for designating a municipal reinvestment zone eligible for ad valorem tax abatement.
HB 1541 Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts to enforce certain municipal ordinances and to the creation of the offense of illegal dumping.
HB 1542 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the payment of dairy farmers by purchasers of raw milk; providing a civil penalty.
HB 1705 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the allocation of bank franchise tax revenue to taxing units.
HB 1897 Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call
Caption: Relating to the power of an electric cooperative corporation to indemnify and to purchases indemnity insurance.
HB 1935 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to approval of the issuance of state bonds.
HB 2024 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to certain sales of homestead property.
HB 2277 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to the management of temporary cash shortfalls in general revenue fund.
HB 2278 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the offense of receiving deposits in certain financial institutions.
HB 2279 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote
Caption: Relating to a deed of trust on a homestead.
HB 2280 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of insurance trusts by ranchers and farmers for the purpose of providing workers compensation insurance coverage for ranchers and farmers employing farm or ranch laborers and amending the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, by adding Article 8309j; and declaring an emergency.
HB 2514 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the authorization, issuance, examination, approval, registration and recording of certain bonds, long-term installment sales, or long-term lease-purchase obligations.
HB 2517 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the powers and bonding authority of the Johnson County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1, and the validation of certain actions of the district.
HB 2604 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to preferences of hearings and trials in the trial courts of this state.
HB 2628 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to acquire property by the issuance of notes for cash.
HCR 28 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Bill Kloster, manager of the Dr. Pepper bottling plant in Dublin.
HCR 153 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending White Diamond Enterprises.
HCR 178 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the Cleburne High School Band as Official Goodwill Representatives of Texas.
HCR 179 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Cleburne High School boys' basketball team.
HCR 197 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Creating a joint task force to study parking in the Capitol complex area.
HCR 198 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Clyde H. Wells.
HJR 39 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the appointment of appellate and district judges by the governor from a list of candidates submitted by court commissions, and for elections on retaining judges in office.
HJR 58 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to small agricultural businesses of Texas for the production, processing, marketing, and export of Texas agricultural crops and products.
HJR 105 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting the legislature to include members of more than one department of state government in the membership of an agency or committee.
HR 452 Caption: Honoring the Alvarado High School Band.
HR 518 Caption: Congratulating the Godley High School Lady Wildcats basketball team.
HR 556 Caption: In memory of Clyde H. Wells.
70th 2nd Called Session
HB 136 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to issuance of certain obligations by the state treasurer and investment by the state treasurer of proceeds of obligations.
HJR 12 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Amending the ballot proposition for S.J.R. 17 Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987, proposing a constitutional amendment permitting the legislature to include members of more than one department of state government in the membership of an agency or committee.
69th Regular Session
HB 63 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to computation of annuities payable by the Judicial Retirement System of Texas.
HB 64 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the reduction of state aid paid to school districts because of tax payments received as a result of land use changes.
HB 181 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of special utility districts, the addition of land to and exclusion of land from special utility districts, and the consolidation and dissolution of those districts.
HB 318 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to exempting unopposed candidates from filing reports required to be filed within 48 hours of accepting certain contributions.
HB 359 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, and duties, and continuation of the Prosecutor Council.
HB 360 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission and to the administration of developmental disability services.
HB 401 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the continuation, operations, powers, duties and composition of the Texas Commission on Alcoholism.
HB 444 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the operations and continuation of the Anatomical Board of the State of Texas.
HB 506 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to certified nondegree public school teachers.
HB 545 Last Action: Placed on Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to soil and water conservation districts and the operation and continuation of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
HB 639 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Spkr.
Caption: Relating to creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and annexation authority of the Somervell County Water District.
HB 725 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to application of the Professional Prosecutors Act to certain prosecuting attorneys.
HB 726 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to due dates for payments and reports under the Tax Code.
HB 844 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a program of financial support for schools.
HB 932 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the operation of a bank or trust company on Sunday in certain municipalities.
HB 933 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the registration of antique motor vehicles.
HB 997 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to making available to the public a report containing data on the level of performance achieved by students in each school district on assessment instruments for assessing basic skills.
HB 998 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to establishment of the Texas Savings and Loan Supplemental Fund.
HB 1283 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to records and meetings of local crime stoppers programs and payments to those programs and to law enforcement agencies by probationers.
HB 1286 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 1 of Johnson County and to the jurisdiction of the county and district courts in Johnson County.
HB 1450 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to requiring radios and cabooses on certain trains.
HB 1451 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to requiring cabooses on certain trains.
HB 1452 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the regulation and operation of banks.
HB 1463 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the application of motor fuel taxes on motor fuel brought into the state in or delivered into certain fuel supply tanks of motor vehicles.
HB 1464 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the investment and deposit of state and local governmental funds.
HB 1465 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to security for deposits of public funds.
HB 1571 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to a fee charged by the State Depository Board.
HB 1572 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to compensation for professional services, award of contracts, and payment of debts by freshwater supply districts.
HB 1852 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to requiring a taxing unit to publicize notice of its delinquent property taxes.
HB 1853 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the establishment and enforcement of standards relating to property tax records and collections.
HB 1854 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the property taxation of manufactured homes.
HB 1855 Last Action: Testimony received in s/c
Caption: Relating to authorizing the imposition of an additional delinquent tax penalty to defray the costs of collecting delinquent ad valorem taxes
HB 1856 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the use of money in the public transportation fund by certain organizations for rural public transportation.
HB 1857 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to fire protection personnel employed in a municipal department other than the fire department.
HB 1858 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to notice requirements for asserting a health care liability claim.
HB 1859 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Health Facilities Commission.
HB 1860 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to investment of assets of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas in venture capital pools.
HB 1949 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to telecommunications services and to gross receipts taxes on telephone and telegraph companies.
HB 1950 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the taxation of gasoline and alcohol mixtures.
HB 2199 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to application of the Professional Prosecutors Act to certain prosecuting attorneys.
HB 2283 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the continuation, membership, operation, and powers and duties of the Board for Lease of University Lands and to requirements under certain leases issued by the Board of Regents of the University of Texas system.
HCR 33 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the placement of a monument to commemorate the sesquicentennial of Texas independence on the Capitol complex grounds.
HCR 38 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Texas law enforcement officers on rescue of Amy McNiel.
HR 167 Caption: Honoring Sandra Lewis on the occasion of her birthday.
HR 290 Caption: In memory of Richard "Dick" Yaws, farm director of WBAP Radio and KXAS Television.
HR 350 Caption: Commending Mike Fowler on service to House of Representatives.
69th 2nd Called Session
HB 41 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to authorization of limited branch banking.
HB 42 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the acquisition and management of a bank or bank holding company located in Texas by an out-of-state bank holding company; providing penalties.
HB 43 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the power of a savings and loan association to engage in business in another state.
HB 60 Last Action: Referred to Retirement and Aging
Caption: Relating to investment of assets of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas in venture capital limited partnerships and to liability insurance covering the trustees of those systems.
HJR 8 Last Action: Testimony received in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit branch banking under certain circumstances.
69th 3rd Called Session
HB 82 Last Action: S. conferees app. with instructions
Caption: Relating to the examination, approval, and registration of certain bonds and proceedings.
HCR 17 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Creating a committee to select the Sesquicentennial Texas State Artist.
HCR 24 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Directing the State Artist Committee to appoint the Sesquicentennial Texas State Artist.
HR 103 Caption: Honoring former state representative Gary Thompson.
68th Regular Session
HB 137 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the making and reporting of political contributions and expenditures before an election.
HB 203 Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the appointment of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
HB 204 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Elections
Caption: Relating to the time at which the secretary of state furnishes to the county clerks certain forms and the certification of candidates for the general election.
HB 249 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to the official beverage of the State of Texas.
HB 701 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the control of brucellosis and other animal diseases.
HB 702 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Industrial Accident Board and the workers' compensation and crime victims compensation programs.
HB 1024 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to the administration, collection, and enforcement of the state inheritance tax.
HB 1025 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to fees for support collections and payments to be charged by the clerk of the district courts of Johnson County.
HB 1029 Last Action: Testimony taken
Caption: Relating to standards and tests for the content of nonfat solids in milk and milk products.
HB 1133 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the state law requiring that automobile repair shops maintain and make available to law enforcement officers certain personal information about their customers.
HB 1374 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of local crime stoppers programs and payments to those programs by probationers.
HB 1375 Last Action: Placed on daily General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, functions, financing, and dissolution of, and annexation and exclusion of land from special utility districts; providing penalties.
HB 1462 Last Action: Referred to Committee on County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the compensation of county auditors.
HB 1463 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to the payment of a lender's attorney fees in connection with the enforcement of certain installment loans.
HB 1464 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation, powers, and dissolution of public nonprofit corporations to aid in financing agricultural enterprises and facilities.
HB 1472 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Human Services
Caption: Relating to persons who may grant consent for health care.
HB 1519 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to student center complex fees at institutions within The Texas A&M University System.
HB 2340 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to fees for support collections and payments to be charged by the clerk of the district courts of Johnson County.
HCR 6 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Requesting the Department of Public Safety to enforce uniformly the state law relating to safety guards or flaps on certain types of trucks.
HCR 9 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Commending Clyde H. Wells as member of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System.
HCR 63 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Clyde H. Wells.
HR 495 Caption: Congratulating the city of Godley on its Centennial.
68th 1st Called Session
HB 1 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Texas Animal Health Commission and the control of brucellosis and other animal diseases; providing penalties.
68th 2nd Called Session
HCR 37 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Laura Shaw, Miss Texas U.S.A.
HCR 60 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing the State Property Tax Board to conduct a statewide survey to determine amount of delinquent taxes, and to formulate proposed legislation establishing methods for facilitating the collection of delinquent taxes.
67th Regular Session
HB 1099 Last Action: Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
Caption: Relating to certification of pesticide applicators.
HB 1100 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the percentage limit on school district tax bond indebtedness.
HB 1101 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the election and terms of office of supervisors of and to the election of assessors and collectors for freshwater supply districts.
HB 1102 Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Pensions
Caption: Relating to credit in the Judicial Retirement System of Texas for certain judicial service.
HB 1103 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain school districts to contract with businesses in which a trustee has an interest.
HB 1190 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the rate base for certain water and sewer utilities. pref. no 66.
HB 1392 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the Eighth Supreme Judicial District, place where business is transacted.
HB 1403 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to notice of the drawing to determine the order of candidates' names on the ballot for certain elections.
HB 1404 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to creation of the 269th Judicial District composed of Erath and Hood Counties, the office of district attorney for the 269th District, and reorganization of the 29th Judicial District.
HB 1405 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Caption: Relating to tolerance allowances from weight limitations for certain vehicles.
HB 1808 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to creation of the County Court at Law of Johnson County.
67th 1st Called Session
HR 70 Caption: In memory of Ronnie Gene Brooke.