Legislation authored by Tom Haywood

Includes legislation with Tom Haywood as the primary author for the 74th through 77th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

77th Regular Session
SB 70 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of a covenant marriage.
SB 71 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the compensation and reimbursement of expenses of members of the Midwestern State University board of regents.
SB 72 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/27/01
Caption: Relating to the titles of the presiding officers of the board of regents of Texas Woman's University.
SB 73 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the removal of members of the board of regents of Midwestern State University.
SB 74 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the terms of members of the advisory board of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science.
SB 75 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the location and operation of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
SB 76 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to meetings of the board of regents of Midwestern State University.
SB 77 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the removal of members of the board of regents of Texas Woman's University.
SB 78 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain local chambers of commerce.
SB 237 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to permit fees for on-site sewage disposal systems.
SB 331 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to agricultural policy for the state.
SB 340 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the penalty for threats of violence against certain persons.
SB 611 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the membership of the board of directors of the Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 612 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to testing of equine infectious anemia.
SB 613 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Castro County Hospital District.
SB 803 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the placement of the Camp Howze historical monument.
SB 1101 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
SB 1264 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the scope of practice of a physician assistant acting in a delegated practice.
SB 1265 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the delegation of prescription drug orders to physician assistants and advanced practice nurses who provide health care services at certain alternate practice sites.
SB 1449 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the execution of bonds and the sale of loans by the Veterans' Land Board.
SB 1486 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to establishing a billing procedure to ensure that each state agency is billed for the cost of support services allocated to the agency under the statewide cost allocation plan.
SB 1487 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the qualifications and compensation of state agency property managers.
SB 1488 Last Action: Scheduled for formal meeting on . . . .
Caption: Relating to performance expectations and compensation systems for state employees.
SB 1745 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to generally prohibiting governmental entities from leasing office building space.
SB 1746 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting computers and computer repairs from the sales tax.
SB 1747 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the offense of theft of livestock from a commission merchant.
SB 1748 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to prima facie evidence for the offense of theft of livestock, exotic livestock, or exotic fowl.
SB 1749 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting certain gas used on the lease from the production tax.
SB 1750 Last Action: Testimony taken in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing plans for unit operations for oil or oil and gas production.
SB 1751 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the Texas Energy Resource Council.
SB 1786 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Wichita County.
SB 1820 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the acquisition and operation of a museum by Midwestern State University.
SCR 32 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Directing all state agencies to consider implementing a managed competition process in order to reduce costs and improve services.
SCR 33 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring Electra the Pump Jack Capital of Texas.
SR 186 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 7, 2001, as Food Checkout Day in Texas.
SR 239 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the farmers and ranchers of the City of Seymour and of Baylor County.
SR 251 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kelli Amber Schoolcraft.
SR 252 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tiffany Lasiter.
SR 253 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Shelley Gayler.
SR 254 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Carolyn Aupperle.
SR 255 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Katherine Ann Curry.
SR 256 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Candace Lynne Mudd.
SR 257 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Alisha Lennee Lara.
SR 258 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Alanna Henry.
SR 259 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Megan Taflinger.
SR 260 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Abigail Brooke Yedlowski.
SR 261 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tracey Gilliland.
SR 262 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jennifer Larson.
SR 263 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jessica Griffith.
SR 264 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mallory Peek.
SR 265 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jennifer A. Evans.
SR 266 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Samantha Anderson.
SR 267 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Suzannah Kubo.
SR 268 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sara Blouin.
SR 269 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Megan Brittany Jordan.
SR 270 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tarissa Thomas.
SR 271 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rachel Lynn Barr.
SR 272 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Anne Ullrich.
SR 273 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Myranda Hinguanzo.
SR 274 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Roxanne Piri.
SR 275 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Franchell Gordon.
SR 276 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sara Weekly.
SR 277 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brigette Allen.
SR 278 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lindsay Maddox.
SR 363 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2001, as Western Heritage Group Day at the State Capitol.
SR 441 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Nelson Prothro of Wichita Falls.
SR 442 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 13, 2001, as Gainesville Appreciation Day at the State Capitol.
SR 491 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 18-24, 2001, as National Agriculture Week in Texas.
SR 492 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Carolyn Driscoll.
SR 493 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 22, 2001, as Wichita Falls Day at the State Capitol.
SR 518 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Samuel C. "Sam" Waters of Wichita Falls.
SR 520 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable John "Keith" Nelson of Wichita Falls.
SR 651 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Graham Ball of Wichita Falls.
SR 652 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Winston Field airport in Snyder.
SR 653 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Santa Rosa Palomino Club as Ambassadors on Horseback of the State of Texas.
SR 684 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles N. Prothro of Wichita Falls.
SR 934 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Peggy Edgar of Wichita Falls.
SR 1250 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1317.
76th Regular Session
SB 52 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Chair
Caption: Relating to the appeal of an interlocutory order to certify or refuse to certify a class action.
SB 53 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement of a county by a misdemeanant for certain expenses incurred by the county.
SB 58 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to incentives for an employer that establishes and operates a day-care center for children of employees or purchases child-care services for employees.
SB 67 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Chair
Caption: Relating to the requirements for the issuance of special license plates or vehicle parking placards to persons with disabilities.
SB 110 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to salaries of public school classroom teachers and librarians.
SB 224 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to tax incentives for certain agricultural processing companies locating or expanding in this state.
SB 329 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the date on which certain tax payments are due.
SB 348 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the civil liability of charitable organizations that are chambers of commerce.
SB 466 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to faculty compensation policies at institutions of higher education.
SB 529 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to reporting and delivering unclaimed property to the comptroller.
SB 531 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Red River Boundary Compact.
SB 549 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the oversight and operations of regional planning commissions and councils of governments.
SB 644 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to creating a covenant marriage.
SB 755 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to limitations on repetitive awards of exemplary damages.
SB 906 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to work projects on which the labor of inmates confined in county jail may be used.
SB 907 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Salt Fork Water Quality District; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds.
SB 978 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the rulemaking authority of the State Board for Educator Certification.
SB 979 Last Action: Effective with Fall Semester 1999
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a medical services fee at Midwestern State University.
SB 1012 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the sharing of revenue derived from the state lottery with counties and municipalities.
SB 1062 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for the costs of confining certain state inmates.
SB 1082 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the appraisement of real property securing a mortgage loan; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1183 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to providing financial incentives to veterinary college students and graduates who agree to practice in a rural county.
SB 1395 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the definition of a convention center for purposes of the hotel occupancy tax.
SB 1396 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the valuation of open space land that was acquired from a governmental entity.
SB 1397 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a virtual university to assist elected officials of rural local governments.
SB 1398 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Pres.
Caption: Relating to Internet access in rural areas.
SB 1473 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to a temporary decrease in the rate of the state sales and use tax.
SB 1481 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of agricultural land for ad valorem taxation.
SB 1581 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Chair
Caption: Relating to the investigation and reporting of certain motor vehicle accidents.
SB 1582 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the treatment of intangible assets or rights for the purposes of ad valorem taxation.
SB 1583 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Chair
Caption: Relating to driver's license eligibility and to certain restrictions on the use of a motor vehicle.
SB 1584 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to appropriating a portion of the fees collected for driver's license information to the Department of Public Safety.
SB 1624 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the Hardeman County Hospital District.
SB 1625 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the Childress County Hospital District.
SB 1626 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the Chillicothe Hospital District.
SB 1627 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Castro County, Hansford County, and Ochiltree County hospital districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes.
SB 1628 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Muenster Hospital District.
SB 1810 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Chair
Caption: Relating to the county in which a motor vehicle may be initially registered.
SB 1818 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres.
Caption: Relating to the sales and use tax in certain metropolitan transit authorities.
SB 1821 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to authorizing plans for unit operations for oil or oil and gas production.
SB 1870 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the duty of the Stamford Hospital District to provide for the payment of debts and obligations prior to its dissolution.
SB 1886 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of water safety on privately owned lakes.
SCR 20 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Directing the State Board of Education to clarify training needs for educator competency in diagnosis and teaching of students with dyslexia.
SCR 51 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Urging the governor to exercise his authority under Section 431.060, Government Code, to promote Colonel Elkins to the rank of Brigadier General.
SCR 83 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing "Austin Highlights" as a commemorative painting of the 76th Legislature.
SR 11 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David Bayless, Sr., of the Texoma area.
SR 24 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 14, 1999, as Wichita Falls Day in Austin.
SR 50 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 16, 1999, as Grayson County Day.
SR 51 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Callie Frost of the Texoma area.
SR 52 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lloyd Plyler of the Texoma area.
SR 53 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating E. B. Chapman of the Texoma area.
SR 106 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bill Daniel for earning a Texas Works Partner Award.
SR 200 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring February 24, 1999, as Snyder Day in Texas and Snyder, Texas, as The Land of the White Buffalo.
SR 205 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 9, 1999, as Rolling Plains Industrial Foundation Day.
SR 300 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Texas Midwest Community Network to the Capitol.
SR 309 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the citizens of the City of Gainesville.
SR 328 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating the Sesquicentennial of Cooke County.
SR 329 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating North Central Texas College in Gainesville.
SR 338 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Larry David Carroll of Jacksboro.
SR 415 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Wichita County Horse Association.
SR 494 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rudolph and Mary Jo Miller of Wichita Falls.
SR 541 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the Midwestern State University men's basketball team.
SR 542 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the Midwestern State University women's soccer team.
SR 573 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the McKinney Municipal Airport.
SR 691 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Harold Taylor of Howe.
SR 692 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Stacy and Mike Toomey.
SR 797 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brenda Purser of Gainesville.
SR 925 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Reginald Blow of Wichita Falls.
SR 963 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Oil Bowl Football Classic in Wichita Falls.
SR 964 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Alison Lewis of Wichita Falls.
SR 996 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Courtney Grace of Fort Worth to the State Capitol.
SR 1137 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Knox County Judge David Perdue.
SR 1168 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lillye Emma Easter Dickey of Wichita Falls.
75th Regular Session
SB 69 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the control and management of university property by the board of regents of Midwestern State University.
SB 70 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of substitute teachers for unemployment compensation benefits.
SB 71 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain defendants convicted of the offense of issuance of a bad check.
SB 72 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain information relating to certain patients of a physician.
SB 73 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to financial statements filed by judges of statutory county courts and statutory probate courts.
SB 74 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to testing persons for reportable diseases.
SB 75 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to requiring defendants charged with certain assaultive offenses to submit to testing for AIDS or HIV.
SB 76 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the dedication of certain lottery revenue for the use of local governments.
SB 101 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to proof of financial responsibility for reinstatement of a driver's license or nonresident's operating privilege.
SB 106 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement to Wilbarger County for use of the district attorney's office to prosecute mental health matters involving persons residing outside the county.
SB 109 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
SB 110 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to permitting county law enforcement authorities to receive reduced airfare while engaged in certain official business.
SB 111 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain state employees from professional licensing fees.
SB 112 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment and sentencing for persons convicted of certain oil-field thefts.
SB 128 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to tuition and fees charged to military personnel enrolled in certain courses at Midwestern State University.
SB 157 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement to Wilbarger County for use of the county attorney's office to prosecute mental health matters involving persons residing outside the county.
SB 159 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to permitting certain law enforcement authorities and probation officers to receive reduced airline fares while engaged in certain official duties.
SB 164 Last Action: Ref. to Int. Relations, Trade & Technology
Caption: Relating to the law enforcement authority of certain criminal investigators of the United States with respect to violations of state law.
SB 168 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to performance incentives for public school principals and other educators.
SB 169 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to lottery tickets stolen from a lottery sales agent.
SB 189 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to the civil liability of charitable organizations that are chambers of commerce.
SB 207 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the distribution of exemplary damages in certain civil suits.
SB 208 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to disclosure of certain information regarding certain patients of a physician.
SB 209 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the composition of the lake planning commission of Lake Tawakoni and Lake Ray Roberts.
SB 219 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 100th Judicial District.
SB 270 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to peace officers of hospitals in certain municipalities.
SB 282 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to incentives for an employer that establishes and operates a day-care center for children of employees or purchases child-care services for employees.
SB 283 Last Action: Referred to s/c by Chairman
Caption: Relating to the law enforcement authority of certain criminal investigators of the United States with respect to violations of state law.
SB 287 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appeal of an interlocutory order to certify or refuse to certify a class action.
SB 306 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the regulation by a county of fireworks during a drought period.
SB 406 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Gainesville Hospital District.
SB 427 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to protection of injured parties by certain limitations on the amount of attorney's contingency fees after a settlement or settlement offer.
SB 431 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to withdrawal from the volunteer fire fighters' relief and retirement fund.
SB 445 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the status of certain oil and gas workers or services providers as independent contractors.
SB 446 Last Action: See remarks
Caption: Relating to the posting of political signs on private property along certain highways.
SB 533 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for a corporation that establishes a day-care center for children of employees or puschases child-care services for employees.
SB 577 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to licensing and registration requirements under The Real Estate License Act; providing a penalty.
SB 589 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to contracts to provide services under the health insurance program administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 610 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the establishment of faculty compensation policies at state-supported institutions of higher education.
SB 631 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the compensation of retired state employees who return to work for, or contract with, the state.
SB 665 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the sale and delivery of certain motor fuel; providing criminal, administrative, and civil penalties.
SB 709 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to reports of long-term state capital improvement projects and credit programs financed through state debt.
SB 790 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds by Midwestern State University.
SB 889 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees under the Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act.
SB 895 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to notification of the discharge or furlough of certain patients from mental health facilities.
SB 1055 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the operation and oversight of a regional planning commission, council of government, or other similar regional planning agency.
SB 1384 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to counseling for certain persons in a suit for divorce or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
SB 1385 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the use of videoconferencing technology by the office of the attorney general.
SB 1386 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to title to materials and equipment in the state library system.
SB 1588 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to source reduction and waste minimization plans for electrical energy production and transmission.
SB 1589 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Agriculture by President
Caption: Relating to the attachment and amount of certain agricultural liens.
SB 1590 Last Action: Senate adopts resolution to go outside bounds
Caption: Relating to the use and distribution of a regulated herbicide and certain pesticides.
SB 1591 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission regarding pollution control or abatement flexibility.
SB 1592 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a Red River boundary compact between the States of Texas and Oklahoma.
SB 1593 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to rules proposed by the State Board for Educator Certification.
SB 1594 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the enforcement and collection of child support; providing a penalty.
SB 1759 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of local workforce boards regarding staffing and evaluations.
SB 1760 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to legislative leave by peace officers and firefighters.
SB 1815 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain eligibility requirements for voting.
SB 1816 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to class actions.
SB 1817 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to future medical expenses in civil suits.
SB 1941 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to granting authority for certain County-Municipality Hospital Boards created under Section 265.031, Subtitle C, Title 4, Health and Safety Code to acquire, lease or manage other hospitals within the same county, in order to displace competition with regulation, maintain local control over health care and allow County-Municipality Hospital Boards to benefit from economies of scale.
SCR 6 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Granting the YMCA youth and government program permission to use house and senate chambers, auditorium, and committee rooms on January 23, 24, and 25, 1997, and on February 5, 6, and 7, 1998.
SCR 32 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Extending the term of the Red River Boundary Commission to June 30, 2000.
SCR 92 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Designating Knox City as the Seedless Watermelon Capital of Texas.
SR 100 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 1997, as Collin County Day at the Capitol.
SR 270 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming a delegation from the Texas Midwest Community Network to the Capitol.
SR 295 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 1997 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
SR 296 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jason Kyle Shackelford of Haskell.
SR 319 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. William O. "Doc" Beazley.
SR 320 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 18, 1997, as Cotton Day at the Capitol.
SR 383 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 26, 1997, as Wichita Falls Day at the State Capitol.
SR 384 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Doyle Dobbins of Grayson County.
SR 412 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Mayhill-Cooper Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
SR 413 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John W. Doerschuk, Jr., of Abilene.
SR 452 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Amanda J. Henderson of Hawley.
SR 453 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Chad Graham of Early.
SR 494 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 16, 1997, as County Government Day at the State Capitol.
SR 526 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Randy Lee Serrault of Abilene.
SR 541 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brandon Robertson of Gainesville.
SR 580 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Charles E. Carter, Jr.
SR 584 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Pat Shores of Wichita Falls.
SR 585 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jeffrey M. Uriniak of Wichita Falls.
SR 613 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Times Publishing Company in Wichita Falls.
SR 769 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1590.
74th Regular Session
SB 274 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to access to personal information about jurors.
SB 314 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the determination of market price of natural gas.
SB 315 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the testing of gas well deliverability and pressure.
SB 800 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the licensing of plumbing inspectors.
SB 801 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the distribution of an award of exemplary damages.
SB 856 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the issuance of bonds by Midwestern State University.
SB 857 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the establishment of credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain military service.
SB 915 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain meetings of the board of directors of an industrial development corporation.
SB 941 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to a lien in favor of a seller of agricultural chemicals or agricultural seeds; providing penalties.
SB 973 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain information relating to certain patients of a physician.
SB 974 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for out-of-state service.
SB 1028 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to regulating the sale of livestock at auction.
SB 1029 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to persons subject to regulation as telephone solicitors.
SB 1030 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of telemarketing fraud and to the granting of concurrent jurisdiction to the attorney general to prosecute telemarketing fraud offenses.
SB 1031 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of herbicide, pesticide, and agricultural workplace chemical laws under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture.
SB 1052 Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
Caption: Relating to tuition paid by air force personnel for certain courses at Midwestern State University.
SB 1100 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the civil liability of certain chambers of commerce and to the volunteers and employees of the organizations.
SB 1136 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the calculation of the tax rate of a taxing unit imposing an additional sales and use tax and to taxpayer information on the effect of the additional sales and use tax.
SB 1241 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Muenster Hospital District.
SB 1242 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain state-paid travel and the use of state-owned aircraft by certain state officers and employees.
SB 1243 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to hunting mule deer in Hardeman County.
SB 1244 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to limiting political contributions for statewide and legislative offices; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1245 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to requiring certain elected officers and candidates to file federal income tax returns; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1246 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to quail hunting in Cottle County.
SB 1247 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to quail hunting in Hardeman County.
SB 1353 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to adoption of certain airport zoning regulations.
SB 1354 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the production of oil or gas commingled from multiple stratigraphic or lenticular accumulations.
SB 1355 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the authority of cities, to create corporations, to levy sales and use taxes, and to utilize all functions and procedures of the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
SB 1356 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the commingling of oil and gas production.
SB 1357 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to surface commingling of production of oil or gas or oil and gas.
SB 1510 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to certificates of obligations for public roads.
SB 1519 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service.
SB 1520 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the establishment of credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain military service.
SB 1521 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to legislative leave by peace officers and fire fighters.
SB 1522 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to quail hunting in Wilbarger County.
SB 1523 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to quail hunting in Foard County.
SB 1551 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the repeal of certain limitations on the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to regulate production from multiple stratigraphic oil and gas reservoirs.
SCR 30 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Granting the Texas YMCA youth and government program permission to use the house and senate chambers.
SCR 110 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Directing the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners to review the certification examinations of the Building Officials Code Administrators, the International Conference of Building Officials, and the Southern Building Code Congress International.
SCR 113 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Creating the Red River Boundary Commission.
SCR 137 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Declaring support for the death penalty for a capital felony.
SR 77 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David William Jansen of Wichita Falls on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 78 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Russell Johnson of Wichita Falls on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 79 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Johnny R. Skelton III of Wichita Falls on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 80 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bradley W. Ayers of Wichita Falls on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 362 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Columbus Orr, Jr., of Denton.
SR 363 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gary Garrison, Jr., of Aubrey on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 364 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lane Hayes of Panhandle on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 365 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Scott M. Nelsen of Aubrey on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 366 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sean D. Pelphrey of Aubrey on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 455 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Archer County War Memorial Committee which is raising funds to construct a monument to Archer County veterans.
SR 522 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Bowie High School Lady Rabbits basketball team on winning the Class 3A State Championship.
SR 523 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jen'nan Ghazal for being named to the USA Today All USA College Academic Team.
SR 524 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rene Hanebutt of the Bowie High School Lady Rabbits basketball team on being named Most Valuable Player in the Class 3A State Championship game.
SR 575 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of seven outstanding young people of Claude.
SR 601 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 4, 1995, as Cooke County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 716 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 12, 1995, as Wichita Falls Day in Texas.
SR 784 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the historic merger of Lockheed and Martin Marietta to form Lockheed Martin.
SR 901 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Don Edward Beck for his contributions toward the peaceful creation of a democratic South Africa.
SR 938 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Gena Denise Woodard for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School Disctict's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 939 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing David C. Gaar for his selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 940 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tona M. Chrz for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 941 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dolores D. Morris for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 942 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Patricia Rippin for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 943 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Karen Badgwell for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 944 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mary McKay for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 945 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kelli Kitchens for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 946 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Gaynelle McGee for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 947 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Patricia L. Farris for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 948 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Julia Ketner for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 949 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Deborah Wadsworth for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 950 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kim Meyer for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 951 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mary Beth Anderson for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of athe Year, 1994-1995.
SR 952 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mark A. Schnuelle for his selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 953 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Rhonda Allen for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 954 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kirk A. Shaffer for his selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 955 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Paula Heathington for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 956 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leigh Boatman for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 957 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Judith D. Morgan for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 958 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing E. Wanda Shelton for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 959 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Judith Austin for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 960 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Anna J. Hays for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 961 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Vicky Lynn Herchman for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 962 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michelle Wallace for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 963 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Cynthia Lynn Parker for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 964 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Helen Milstead for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 965 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sandy Ruiz for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 966 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Carol Berzina for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 967 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Judy K. Smith for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 968 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Linda Boyd for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 969 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michelle Vassar Cassetty for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 970 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Pam S. Alexander for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 971 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joseph Douglas Montgomery on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 972 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Debbi Schmidt for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 973 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Laura L. Young for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 974 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing W. Pat Page for being selected as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 975 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Evelyn F. McGee for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 976 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sheila Hise for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 977 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Judy Muir for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 978 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Debbie Ozee for her selection as Wichita Falls Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995.
SR 1071 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dr. Dennis Cravens of Vernon Regional Junior College for being selected as a winner of the Piper Professor Award from the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation of San Antonio.
SR 1100 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Bethania Regional Health Care Center in Wichita Falls for its Accreditation with Commendation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
SR 1266 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Cryovac of Iowa Park, Texas, on its 20th anniversary.
SR 1278 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing team members from J. Earl Selz High School in the Pilot Point Independent School District for winning the Texas Small Schools Academic Contest.
SR 1279 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James E. Prothro of Wichita Falls.
SR 1280 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Norma Hill on the occasion of her retirement from the Wichita Falls Independent School District.
SR 1281 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the members of the Memphis High School golf team on winning the state championship title.
SR 1311 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the winners of the University Interscholastic League contest from the Rule Independent School District.