Legislation authored by Gerald Geistweidt

Includes legislation with Gerald Geistweidt as the primary author for the 66th through 70th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

70th Regular Session
HB 347 Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Crockett County Hospital District.
HB 348 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the return of unearned premiums to certain persons.
HB 349 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of organized criminal activity.
HB 449 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the appointment, duties and compensation of a public defender for the 33rd Judicial District.
HB 486 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the frequency of school district bond and maintenance tax elections.
HB 792 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, fiscal procedures, and annexation authority of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 1164 Last Action: Testimony received in committee
Caption: Relating to the ineligibility of certain students employed during the summer months by Summer Youth Camps to receive unemployment compensation.
HB 1259 Last Action: Referred to Liquor Regulation
Caption: Relating to the authority of a beer manufacturer to sell beer to its employees.
HB 1801 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a temporary nonresident hunting license.
HB 1802 Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call
Caption: Relating to deducting the bank franchise tax allocations from the foundation school fund allotments to school districts.
HB 1803 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the persons permitted to collect ad valorem taxes.
HB 2296 Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call
Caption: Relating to state assistance to regional planning commissions.
HB 2321 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eminent domain permits issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
HB 2372 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to revising the schedule of amounts required to be paid by users of liquefied gas for tax decals.
HB 2488 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the intestate share inherited by spouse from a life estate.
HB 2503 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the order of abatement of bequests for payment of debts and expenses of administration and the apportionment of death taxes of a deceased's estate in absence of a will provision to the contrary.
70th 2nd Called Session
HB 58 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to funding for voluntary bilingual education summer programs.
HB 163 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
Caption: Relating to the process of optical data storage.
HCR 67 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Establishing the Select Committee on Water Resources Management.
HR 125 Caption: Honoring Ula and Guss Bannowsky on their 60th wedding anniversary.
69th Regular Session
HB 636 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, fiscal procedures, and taxing authority of the Irion County Water Conservation District.
HB 652 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, fiscal procedures, and taxing authority of the Irion County Water Conservation District.
HB 733 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Kerr County.
HB 910 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to issuance of tax receipts and removing from delinquent tax records certain property taxes that are presumed to have been paid.
HB 971 Last Action: Considered by s/c in public hearing
Caption: Relating to authorizing recovery of attorney's fees in a frivolous taxpayer appeal of a property tax determination.
HB 972 Last Action: Considered by s/c in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the effect of the sale of certain agricultural land on the ad valorem taxation of the land.
HB 973 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to contracts and tuition for the education of students residing in school districts that do not offer classes at all grade levels.
HB 974 Last Action: Referred to Liquor Regulation
Caption: Relating to the authority of a beer manufacturer to sell beer to its employees.
HB 976 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to removing from delinquent tax records certain property taxes that are presumed to have been paid.
HB 1153 Last Action: Considered by s/c in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the collection of delinquent taxes.
HB 1154 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to prekindergarten classes in school districts in which equivalent federally funded programs are offered.
HB 1155 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, and use of the waste disposal fee fund and the reimbursement of the state from that fund.
HB 1156 Last Action: Considered by s/c in public hearing
Caption: Relating to permitting the partial payment of property taxes.
HB 1157 Last Action: Considered by s/c in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the interest and penalties incurred by delinquent property taxes after judgment in a delinquent tax suit.
HB 1158 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to the hunting and possession of certain exotic animals in Edwards County; providing penalties.
HB 1161 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of the Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District.
HB 1887 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the establishment, acquisition, and reception of public interests in private roads in certain counties; amending Chapter 613, Acts of the 67th Legislature, Regular Session, 1981 (Article 6812h, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
HB 1940 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/amdt(s)
Caption: Relating to the operation and continuation of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
HB 1941 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to performance bonds required to be maintained by a person applying for or acting under a permit to store, handle, treat, reclaim, or dispose of oil and gas waste, or hazardous waste.
HB 1942 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to certain reports required to be filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
HB 2180 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Gillespie, Kendall, and Kerr counties, and to the reorganization of certain other judicial districts.
HB 2181 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the office of the commissioner of agriculture.
HB 2376 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the county court and district court in Mason County.
HB 2463 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the hunting and possession of certain exotic animals; providing penalties.
HB 2522 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the S. E. Thompson Municipal Utility District No. 1.
HCR 114 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Creating a special committee to select the Texas State Artist.
HJR 52 Last Action: Considered by s/c in public hearing
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the effect of sale of certain agricultural land on the ad valorem taxation of the land.
HR 227 Caption: Honoring Charles Beckendorf of Fredericksburg.
HR 228 Caption: In memory of Allen Keller of Fredericksburg.
HR 421 Caption: Honoring Representative Jerry Clark on his birthday.
HR 530 Caption: Congratulating the Mason High School tennis team on wining the State Class 2A championship.
HR 571 Caption: Congratulating the Doss School on 100 years of exemplary service.
69th 2nd Called Session
HR 27 Caption: In memory of Ernest Boyett.
69th 3rd Called Session
HB 23 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Menard County Hospital District to borrow money.
HR 113 Caption: Honoring Representative W. N. "Billy" Hall.
68th Regular Session
HB 483 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the form for payment of the fee for a permit to move a mobile home, a portable building, or super-heavy or over-size equipment on a highway.
HB 561 Last Action: Placed on daily General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the areas in which a telephone cooperative may operate.
HB 970 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of a juvenile board in each of the counties of Blanco, Burnet, Llano, Mason, and San Saba.
HB 1013 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to establishment of a juvenile board in each of the counties of Kimble and Menard.
HB 1231 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to correcting patents.
HB 1299 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot job training and work experience program for persons receiving financial assistance under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children Program.
HB 1482 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to water rights and validating water rights Permit No. 3866.
HB 1875 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to a report of the seizure of illicit beverages.
HB 1970 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the regulatory and enforcement procedures and authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing penalties.
HB 2005 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the reguation of disposal pits used to store or evaporate oil field brines; providing penalties.
HB 2112 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the use of fresh water for enhanced oil recovery activities under an injection well permit.
HB 2135 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the responsibilities of landowners in plugging and replugging abandoned oil and gas wells.
HB 2146 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee with substitute
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a city or town purchase personal and professional services through a competitive bidding process.
HB 2161 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the transportation of water from the Edwards Underground Water District.
HB 2187 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the validity of certain contracts where there is negligence attributable to the indemnitee.
HB 2209 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of certain deadly weapons.
HB 2215 Last Action: Placed on daily General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the transfer of title to abandoned mineral interests.
HB 2216 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to the use of evidence of arrests for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of drugs.
HB 2217 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the authority of the clerk of a district court with original probate jurisdiction.
HB 2218 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of parents and managing conservators to manage the estate of a child.
HB 2276 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the right of the state to appropriate water.
HB 2337 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Mason County Hospital District.
HB 2338 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Sutton County Hospital District.
HB 2368 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority to issue bonds and to exercise the powers and duties under Chapters 51 and 54, Water Code, and to the rights and authority of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority and cities, public agencies, and other political subdivisions under Chapter 30, Water Code.
HB 2403 Last Action: Committee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the protection and conservation of fresh water in connection with activities associated with the exploration, recovery, and development of oil and gas.
HCR 71 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring February 24, 1983, to be Fleet Admiral Nimitz Day in Texas.
HCR 129 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Emmie Muenker.
HCR 179 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Fredricksburg Volunteer Fire Department.
HCR 225 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Carroll Abbott.
HCR 240 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Gene Zesch.
HJR 28 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to an individual's right to work.
HJR 103 Last Action: Withdrawn by Author
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize fewer justice of the peace and constable precincts in certain counties.
HR 101 Caption: Congratulating Representative J. W. Buchanan.
68th 2nd Called Session
HR 115 Caption: Commending Representative Tom DeLay.
67th Regular Session
HB 325 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the imposition of the state inheritance tax and the state generation skipping transfer tax.
HB 365 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the organization of the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the administration of parole systems.
HB 463 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a special county judge in certain counties.
HB 571 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the disposition of motor vehicle registration fees.
HB 572 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to the lease of property controlled by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
HB 646 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the preferential setting of matters for hearing and trial in the courts of this state.
HB 717 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to criminal trespass.
HB 758 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Caption: Relating to a driving safety course as an alternative to prosecution for certain offenses.
HB 789 Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to information contained in the Texas Register and the Texas Administrative Code and to confidentiality of the data base.
HB 1161 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the regulation of fireworks displays.
HB 1172 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the allocation and distribution of increased state sales and use tax revenue to counties for property tax relief.
HB 1344 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the forms used for settlement and closing of certain conveyances and mortgages of real estate.
HB 1500 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to high school equivalency examinations.
HB 1693 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the lease of certain state-owned land by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use as a special opportunity center.
HB 1694 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the taking, propagation, sale and classification of elk.
HB 1889 Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the appraisal on the basis of its' use of land voluntarily re-stricted to recreational, park, or open-space.
HB 1890 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the composition of administrative judicial districts.
HB 1971 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sale by counties of a county hospital.
HB 2181 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
Caption: Relating to a regulation that recipients of public assistance programs be required to do some type of work.
HB 2182 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of the state inheritance tax.
HB 2183 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Edwards, Real, Bandera, and Kendall Counties and to the office of district attorney and to the reorganization of the 198th and 216th Judicial Districts.
HB 2293 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the penalties for the hunting and possession of exotic animals in Kerr County.
HB 2306 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the hunting and possession of certain exotic animals in Real County.
HB 2382 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sale of perch in Gillespie County.
HCR 99 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the founding of the Harper Presbyterian Church on its 100th anniversary.
67th 1st Called Session
HB 120 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration, enforcement, and collection of state inheritance and generation-skipping transfer taxes and the examination of property of a decedent's estates.
67th 2nd Called Session
HCR 11 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Encouraging Texans to visit the Texas Embassy Living Museum.
HCR 16 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the Honorable Julius Neunhoffer, county judge of Kerr County.
66th Regular Session
HB 1658 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to reorganization of the 33rd, 198th, and 216th Judicial Districts.
HB 1885 Last Action: Removed from local and uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the office of public interest in the Texas Department of Water Resources.
HB 2169 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Caption: Restoring civil and criminal jurisdiction to the county court of Real County and conforming the jurisdiction of the district court.
HB 2241 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to hunting certain exotic animals in Kerr County; providing penalties.