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Includes legislation with Jerry Patterson as the primary author for the 73rd through 75th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

75th Regular Session
SB 62	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the waiver of juvenile court jurisdiction over certain children.
SB 91	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the qualifications of a member of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
SB 92	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the authority of the Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County to install and assess for street lighting.
SB 93	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 1/1/98 Caption: Relating to providing notice to property owners of the right to protest a property tax matter.
SB 94	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the creation, extension, renewal, or modification of deed restrictions applicable to certain residential real estate subdivisions.
SB 95	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: Effective on 1/1/98 Caption: Relating to the immediate qualification for an ad valorem tax exemption for a church or other nonprofit organization.
SB 99	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the wearing of protective headgear by certain motorcycle operators and passengers and to a driver's license that authorizes the operation of a motorcycle.
SB 100	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to participation by home school students in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 107	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a notice of homestead foreclosure information required for the sale of certain residential real property.
SB 173	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Relating to a voluntary, consensual encumbrance on homestead property for the purpose of an equity loan.
SB 204	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in s/c Caption: Relating to persons eligible for a license to carry a concealed handgun, to the rights and duties of license holders, and to certain offenses involving weapons.
SB 260	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the transfer of the Texas Chiropractic College to The Texas A&M University System.
SB 276	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to organizational and health maintenance organization requirements for community centers to provide certain services under capitation and other at-risk agreements in plans approved by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
SB 277	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to provision of certain mental health and substance abuse services through health maintenance organizations.
SB 278	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the wearing of protective headgear by motorcycle operators and passengers.
SB 279	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the prevention of horse theft.
SB 291	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists; providing a civil penalty.
SB 490	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to informed consent to the performance of an abortion.
SB 491	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the provision of bulletproof vests for certain municipal police officers.
SB 492	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the cancellation and removal from the delinquent tax roll of an ad valorem tax on certain real property.
SB 493	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for murder of an individual selected as a victim because of the individual's race, religion, or gender.
SB 494	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to HIV testing for pregnant women who are Medicaid recipients.
SB 526	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the making of a change to an accident report.
SB 527	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to prohibiting employment discrimination against certain peace officers for refusing to take a polygraph examination.
SB 684	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the development of a restructured competitive electricity market.
SB 705	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the imposition of a municipal sales and use tax and hotel occupancy tax in areas to be annexed by certain municipalities.
SB 706	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to recomputation of an employer's unemployment compensation experience rate based on payment by the employer of certain voluntary contributions.
SB 707	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to certain structures on coastal public land.
SB 708	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the validation of all acts, governmental proceedings, officials, bonds, and obligations of navigation districts and port authorities.
SB 854	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a loan the proceeds of which are used to purchase an interest in a certain trust or entity that owns real property located outside the United States.
SB 855	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the disposal of certain abandoned vehicles by a vehicle storage facility.
SB 863	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to precommitment approval for certain purchases of a port authority.
SB 864	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the control of and disabling of gambling devices, equipment, or paraphernalia while an ocean-going vessel is in the territorial waters of this state.
SB 865	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to coverage under the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association for certain demolition and debris removal expenses.
SB 918	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to funding the costs of apprehending certain inmates for whom warrants are issued by the Board of Pardons and Paroles or the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SB 945	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to certain fees charged by vehicle storage facilities.
SB 946	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to a requirement that certain persons obtain a vehicle storage facility license.
SB 947	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the designation of a primary physical residence for a child in an order of joint managing conservatorship of the child.
SB 948	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the extinguishment of a taxpayer's liability for delinquent ad valorem taxes following a tax sale.
SB 949	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to immunity from liability for the directors, officers, agents, and employees of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.
SB 950	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to assistance for certain airports.
SB 962	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the registration of mortgage brokers.
SB 979	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to resale of certain electric power.
SB 980	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to ensuring reliable electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 1014	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the representation of a property owner by an agent in a property tax matter.
SB 1015	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll.
SB 1017	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to training for members of appraisal review boards and to the qualifications of the members of appraisal review boards.
SB 1030	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the assessment of fees for services provided by certain property owners' associations.
SB 1031	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Rules suspended Caption: Relating to the assignment of a lottery prize.
SB 1060	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the management of certain funds by the Veterans' Land Board, to the creation of veterans homes, and to the Veterans' Land Board's entering into bond enhancement agreements for certain bonds.
SB 1084	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of mobile polling places during the early voting period.
SB 1085	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to punishments for certain criminal offenses under the Election Code.
SB 1086	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the procedures for voting without a voter registration certificate.
SB 1087	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the use and distribution of the form for an application for an early voting ballot.
SB 1088	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of a private building for a polling place.
SB 1089	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the contents of an application for an early voting mail ballot.
SB 1090	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the appointment and duties of signature verification committees and early voting ballot boards for the purposes of early voting.
SB 1091	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to vote early by mail.
SB 1104	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the operation of ice skating centers.
SB 1218	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to venue in the prosecution of the offense of issuing a bad check.
SB 1219	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the power of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to designate Texas A&M University at Galveston as a branch campus of Texas A&M University.
SB 1220	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the use of inmate and probationer labor for state highway system projects.
SB 1254	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the County Road Department.
SB 1309	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the regulation of the use of electroconvulsive therapy.
SB 1337	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the right of a person to seek an expunction of certain records and files pertaining to a misdemeanor offense.
SB 1338	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to certain construction within 200 feet landward of the natural vegetation line in certain coastal counties.
SB 1339	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to coastal erosion.
SB 1370	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain merger, consolidation, and purchase transactions involving an electric and gas utility.
SB 1371	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to increased customer options in the purchase and management of electricity.
SB 1372	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the computation and mitigation of an investor-owned electric utility's excess costs over market.
SB 1373	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the sale of electric energy by qualifying cogenerators.
SB 1374	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the allowance of certain expenses of an electric utility in ratemaking proceedings.
SB 1387	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to benefits for certain roof damage on property insured through the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.
SB 1388	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to reserves maintained by title insurers.
SB 1408	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to select the provider of electric service provided to the political subdivision.
SB 1667	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to a jury's role in criminal and certain civil cases.
SB 1668	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the duties and rights of a county auditor regarding financial records of certain navigation districts.
SB 1669	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the acquisition of firearms by individuals in the State of Texas, providing a penalty and declaring emergency.
SB 1670	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to increased customer options in the purchase and management of electricity.
SB 1671	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to s/c by Chairman Caption: Relating to letters of protection provided by attorneys to health care providers.
SB 1672	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Ref. to Int. Relations, Trade & Technology Caption: Relating to certain standards involving the regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors.
SB 1673	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the adoption of certain plumbing codes.
SB 1714	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the definition of governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
SB 1715	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to required contents in a notice for the adoption of proposed rules by a state agency.
SB 1716	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to electricity produced from state-owned land or through conversion of state-owned natural gas.
SB 1717	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to a firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities.
SCR 3	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Granting Dr. Helen Li permission to sue the state and The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
SCR 59	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing March 26, 1997, as Texas Women Veterans Day.
SCR 65	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Encouraging all Texans to observe Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day on April 9, 1997.
SCR 90	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Granting Arteaga Construction Company, Inc., permission to sue the state and Texas Southern University.
SJR 12	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a voluntary, consensual encumbrance on homestead property for the purpose of an equity loan.
SJR 30	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a taxing unit that seeks to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes to elect between enforcing the lien securing payment of the taxes and enforcing personal liability for the taxes.
SR 19	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating January 21, 1997, as John B. Hood Camp 50 Day.
SR 53	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating David L. Bridges of Rockwall.
SR 77	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Dickinson Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 6378 and its Ladies Auxiliary.
SR 78	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Captain Christopher Williams of Pasadena.
SR 129	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the "Sister State Agreement" between Queensland, Australia, and Texas.
SR 193	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 24, 1997, as Jack A. Johnson Day.
SR 217	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Stacey Golden of Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena.
SR 218	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Angie Gutierrez of Pasadena High School.
SR 219	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Coach Robert Kelly of Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena.
SR 220	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Shell Salmon of Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena.
SR 221	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Coach Darla Kelly of Pasadena High School.
SR 222	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jamie Kitchen of Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena.
SR 223	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jeanna Poteet of Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena.
SR 310	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Teodoro Garcia of Texas City.
SR 610	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sammy L. Griffith of North Richland Hills.
SR 611	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the life of David Keith Tankersley of Gladewater.
SR 757	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Erica Kaye Waitschies.
SR 758	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Charles Puryear.
SR 759	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring May 18 through May 24, 1997, National Association of Insurance Women Week.
SR 760	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring May 1997 as Wetlands Month in Texas.
SR 767	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Tom "T-Bone Tom" Fitzmorris of Kemah.
SR 800	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Christen Rene Crow.
SR 801	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Benjamin Isaac Embry.
SR 802	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ralph George Head, Jr.
SR 803	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bryan Wimberley of Brazosport.
SR 804	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Anna Grace Davenport.
SR 805	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Chandra Christine Travelstead.
SR 806	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Carleton Keane Brumbelow II of Brazosport.
SR 924	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mary Epperson Jones Ridge of Harris County.
74th Regular Session
SB 60	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a concealed handgun; requiring of an applicant for the license a handgun proficiency and safety training course and a criminal background check; providing penalties.
SB 72	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the release of information kept in vessel and outboard motor ownership records.
SB 73	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to the mandatory waiver of exclusive jurisdiction by juvenile courts for certain delinquent children, the transfer of the jurisdiction for those children to the criminal courts, and the adjudication and disposition of those children for whom the juvenile court retains jurisdiction.
SB 74	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate dangerous structures; providing a penalty.
SB 75	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the membership of the Coastal Coordination Council.
SB 76	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of juvenile courts over certain persons who have previously been certified as adults.
SB 77	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence 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.
SB 108	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the carrying of certain weapons by judges and justices.
SB 109	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the prevention of horse theft.
SB 110	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the by-laws of nonprofit corporations.
SB 113	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the statutes governing creation, extension, renewal, or modification of deed restrictions applicable to certain residential real estate subdivisions.
SB 202	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the provision of certain services provided through health maintenance organizations.
SB 228	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Consideration withdrawn Caption: Relating to trial by jury in the adjudication of certain children.
SB 229	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to access to the files and records of certain children.
SB 230	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the right to appeal certain decisions by the juvenile court.
SB 231	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the grounds for reversing a criminal case on appeal.
SB 232	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to voting in connection with judicial and law enforcement races.
SB 233	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the adjudication and disposition of children for delinquent conduct that violates certain penal laws of this state.
SB 301	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a voluntary, consensual encumbrance on homestead property for the purpose of an equity loan.
SB 325	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to payment of wages by electronic transfer.
SB 326	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of interest on client funds held by attorneys for the legal representation of a criminal defendant.
SB 327	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the appointment and terms of office of the directors of the Gulf Coast Water Authority.
SB 412	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the use of state funds or services by certain private entities for the legal representation of an inmate sentenced to death.
SB 429	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the inclusion of Social Security taxes paid by a school district in funding formulas under the foundation school program.
SB 473	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to the offense of not using protective headgear required for motorcycle operators and passengers.
SB 559	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the bonding or insurance requirements of a political subdivision for the issuance of certain plumbing permits.
SB 560	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to disposal of abandoned vehicles.
SB 715	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; providing criminal penalties.
SB 716	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the amount a hotel or motel may charge for a telephone call.
SB 717	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the authority of a county judge in counties with a population greater than 1,000,000 to delegate certain responsibilities.
SB 750	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of a license management program for certain commercial fishing.
SB 751	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the qualifications of a member of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
SB 752	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to regulation of businesses conducting currency exchange, transportation, or transmission; creating offenses and providing penalties.
SB 855	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to providing a deferred retirement option to members of firemen's relief and retirement funds in certain cities.
SB 891	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for murder of an individual selected as a victim because of the individual's race.
SB 892	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the sale of certain park land by certain municipalities.
SB 893	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to construction and water and wastewater utility service billing requirements for certain apartment complexes and condominiums.
SB 995	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to requirements applicable to a homestead improvement loan.
SB 996	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the validation of all acts, governmental proceedings, officials, bonds, and obligations of navigation districts.
SB 997	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the staffing of certain emergency medical services vehicles.
SB 998	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of emergency medical services providers and of training programs for those providers.
SB 999	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the certification of emergency medical dispatchers.
SB 1000	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
SB 1001	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to production of marijuana and the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act.
SB 1002	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the Chapters 481 and 483 of the Health and Safety Code.
SB 1143	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Care Information Council; providing civil penalties.
SB 1144	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to firearm safety; to limiting access by children to firearms and to firearm safety education for schoolchildren; providing penalties.
SB 1218	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the payment of interest on overpaid taxes.
SB 1219	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to dental, medical, and health-related expenses incurred by prisoners confined in county jail and persons kept under guard in county jail.
SB 1220	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the authority of certain school districts to establish an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rate limitation imposed on school districts.
SB 1223	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to establishing the Center for Ports and Waterways.
SB 1332	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to protection of coastal resources.
SB 1423	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to abortions; providing penalties.
SB 1436	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to certain structures on coastal public land.
SB 1516	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to certain structures on coastal public land.
SCR 24	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Memorializing the Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution exempting desecration of the American flag from protection by First Amendment.
SCR 39	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Declaring February 5 through 11, 1995, as Burn Awareness Week.
SCR 49	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending the Texas oyster industry for maintaining high standards of quality.
SCR 59	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported Caption: Requesting the State Medicaid Office and the Council on Competitive Government to conduct certain studies and audits.
SCR 101	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating the battleship Texas as the official State Ship of Texas.
SCR 120	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Joe Manor.
SCR 157	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Designating the Lone Star Flight Museum of Galveston the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame.
SJR 6	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to public school purposes.
SJR 10	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence 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 and judges.
SJR 25	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a voluntary, consensual encumbrance on homestead property for the purpose of an equity loan.
SJR 27	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the reversal of a criminal conviction because of a violation of a constitutional right.
SR 493	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Barbara McCarver on her 45th year as a member of the real estate profession.
SR 527	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Patt Laine of Texas City.
SR 551	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Fred Ernest Gray of Pasadena.
SR 645	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
SR 762	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Galveston Chamber of Commerce on its 150th anniversary.
SR 862	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Acknowledging the life of service of Judge Edd L. Miller of Pasadena.
SR 863	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Clear Lake High School Basketball Coach Bill Krueger for his accomplishments.
SR 864	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Dr. Jane Goodall for receiving the Moody Gardens Environmental Leadership Award.
SR 865	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Earl Tischofer for his work as executive officer of the North NASA Area Association of Realtors.
SR 1022	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Rollins Environmental Services (TX), Incorporated, for its contribution to ensuring the protection and safety of all Texans.
SR 1159	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Sarah Carlene Laine on the occasion of her high school graduation.
SR 1160	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Amy Rebekah Kellogg on the occasion of her high school graduation.
SR 1162	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Michael William Wayne Puryear on the occasion of his high school graduation.
SR 1163	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Joshua Paul Embry on the occasion of his high school graduation.
SR 1164	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Andrew Clarence Vacek on the occasion of his high school graduation.
SR 1165	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Sarah Megan Lynn on the occasion of her high school graduation.
SR 1166	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Steven Scott Ellison on the occasion of his high school graduation.
SR 1167	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing John Ernest Lynn on the occasion of his high school graduation.
73rd Regular Session
SB 200	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to voting in connection with judicial and law enforcement races.
SB 204	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the inspection of certain law-enforcement records and files of a child who is a party to a juvenile court proceeding.
SB 255	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee 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.
SB 342	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to changes in plans, specifications, or proposals pertaining to contracts made by counties.
SB 453	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the location of certain cemeteries.
SB 455	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to mandatory premarital testing for sexually transmitted diseases.
SB 555	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to provision of certain mental health and substance abuse services through single service health maintenance organizations.
SB 600	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the admissibility into evidence of a recording of an oral statement of a child who is the victim of certain crimes.
SB 606	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to the liability of certain transportation entities providing public transportation.
SB 631	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to provide for the repair and assessment of repairs of bulkheads or other structures.
SB 643	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to projects undertaken by certain industrial development corporations.
SB 653	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres Caption: Relating to the exemption of persons having an active interest in legislation and the results of administrative action from registering with a state entity.
SB 708	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to group health insurance for certain small employers.
SB 711	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to prohibiting employment discrimination against certain peace officers and fire fighters for refusing to take a polygraph examination.
SB 799	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to mandatory premarital testing for human immunodeficiency virus infection.
SB 800	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to creation of an offense involving presence of a minor on premises covered by an alcoholic beverage permit or license.
SB 981	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the approval of certain laboratories by the Texas Department of Health.
SB 982	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Human Services to assess monetary penalties against a home or community care provider.
SB 983	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the imposition of a fee by the Board of Nurse Examiners to fund the dissemination of certain required information.
SB 998	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the membership of the Coastal Coordination Council.
SB 999	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the prevention and mitigation of coastal erosion.
SB 1004	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to an exemption from regulation under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act for certain peace officers.
SB 1010	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the bonding or insurance requirements of certain political subdivisions for the performance of plumbing work.
SB 1011	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to claims for unemployment compensation benefits and to the wage credits used to compute eligibility for those benefits.
SB 1126	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to voluntary, consensual encumbrances on homestead property.
SB 1143	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the prevention of horse theft.
SB 1380	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to performance of the duties of a county budget officer.
SB 1400	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the payment of interest on certain escrow accounts held by financial institutions.
SB 1401	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to abortions; providing penalties.
SB 1428	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the State Department of Education and its employees.
SB 1476	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to terms of office of members of the board of commissioners of the Brazoria County Conservation and Reclamation District Number Three.
SB 1480	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for murder, aggravated sexual assault, and offenses involving controlled substances and to the eligibility for release on parole of prisoners serving sentences for those offenses.
SB 1484	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disposal of yard waste; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1494	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to the sale of certain park land by certain municipalities.
SB 1501	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the validation of governmental acts and proceedings concerning the issuance of bonds by certain municipal park boards of trustees.
SCR 101	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Commending the officers and employees of the Rollins Environmental Services (TX), Incorporated, for its contribution to ensuring the protection and safety of all Texans.
SJR 11	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee 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 and judges.
SJR 46	Author: Patterson, Jerry \| et. al. Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing voluntary, consensual encumbrances on homestead property.
SJR 50	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to public school purposes.
SJR 55	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing citizens to carry handguns.
SR 149	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Hitchcock High School for its observance of Black History Month.
SR 245	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Expressing support for continued funding of the Space Station Freedom program.
SR 263	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dianne Ellen Lauletta of League City.
SR 321	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 13, 1993, as Pasadena Day on the city's 100th anniversary.
SR 358	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lieutenant Commander James Robert Segars of the United States Naval Reserve.
SR 470	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the legislative and governmental affairs division of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce for its work in its community.
SR 559	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the volunteers who work with Family Outreach Clear Lake/Bay Area, Incorporated.
SR 670	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the service of the Texas Clipper as it sails on its final voyage this summer.
SR 881	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Stephen Michael leBlanc.
SR 882	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming Michelle Hatmaker of Galveston, Mrs. Texas 1993, on her visit to Austin.
SR 917	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating George R. Willoughby on the occasion of his recent election as Mayor of Santa Fe, Texas.
SR 992	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Joe E. Hodge, of Deer Park, on the occasion of his promotion to the position of senior vice-president of the Lubrizol Corporation Houston Plants.
SR 1044	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Anthony James and Tammy Robberts Null on the occasion of the birth of their daughter, Alexis Lenea Null.
SR 1091	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study home equity lending in the State of Texas.
SR 1092	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Clement "Clem" Wallace Barron of Houston.
SR 1120	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jennifer Helen Lotz and Scott Gray Durham on the occasion of their marriage.
SR 1146	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1776.
SR 1183	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Marionette M. Beyah of Galveston.
SR 1184	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing E. Douglas McLeod, for earning a Master of Laws degree in International Economic Law in May, 1993.
SR 1185	Author: Patterson, Jerry Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Marine Corps Reserve for its hard work and dedication in ensuring the success of the Toys for Tots program.