Legislation authored by Joaquin Castro

Includes legislation with Joaquin Castro as the primary author for the 78th through 82nd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

82nd Regular Session
HB 119	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to protective orders against dating violence.
HB 120	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the establishment of an employment services program to assist certain unemployed or underemployed child support obligors.
HB 121	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 399	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to requiring general academic teaching institutions to offer personal financial literacy training.
HB 650	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to property held by certain junior colleges and presumed abandoned.
HB 991	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
HB 992	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to excess undergraduate credit hours at public institutions of higher education.
HB 994	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.
HB 1016	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement that public school counselors demonstrate knowledge of counseling regarding higher education to obtain a school counselor certificate.
HB 1017	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a counselor is not assigned to a public school campus.
HB 1018	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a counselor is not assigned to a public school campus.
HB 1019	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to distinct certificate classes for public elementary school counselors and public secondary school counselors.
HB 1191	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the sheriff's department civil service commission appointments in certain counties.
HB 1192	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
HB 1244	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to developmental education and the assessment of student readiness under the Texas Success Initiative and to students enrolled in developmental education at public institutions of higher education.
HB 1312	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the categories of performance for which a public school campus may receive a distinction designation.
HB 1394	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to reports concerning the number of full-time librarians, counselors, and school nurses who are employed at a public school.
HB 1624	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools.
HB 1654	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a commission to study drowsy driving.
HB 1666	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online impersonation.
HB 1845	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to counseling in response to alcoholic beverage violations by students at public and private institutions of higher education.
HB 2270	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
HB 2344	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to create a law enforcement technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund.
HB 2534	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the creation of a prescription medication information literacy plan and pilot programs to implement that plan.
HB 2535	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement that middle, junior high, and high school and higher education students wear reflective clothing or gear while participating in nighttime athletic events or activities; providing penalties.
HB 2932	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to college preparatory courses offered by school districts for local course credit.
HB 2933	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the collection of data related to health benefit plan claims for the treatment of a child's serious mental illness.
HB 2934	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to optional annuity increases and annual supplemental payments for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
HB 2935	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the appointment of a court reporter by a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.
HB 2936	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the administration of district courts in Bexar County.
HR 333	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring St. Mary's University.
HR 754	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Information Technology and Security Academy team of the Alamo Colleges on earning the inaugural Mayor's Cyber Cup at the CyberPatriot III competition.
HR 755	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Omar Soltero of San Antonio.
HR 774	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Paul Huron IV of San Antonio for his achievements in science fair competitions.
HR 818	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring State Representative Joe Farias on his 65th birthday.
HR 1041	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Corey C. Owens of San Antonio.
HR 1320	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Marco Andres Juarez of San Antonio as an honorary page in the Texas House of Representatives on April 13, 2011.
HR 1962	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Vice Admiral William H. McRaven for his distinguished service to the United States of America and congratulating him on his nomination to lead U.S. Special Operations Command.
81st Regular Session
HB 203	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to notice to certain public school high school seniors and their parents or guardians of automatic college admission.
HB 204	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary education plans of seniors at public high schools.
HB 424	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies.
HB 428	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 430	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain magistrates to issue certain search warrants.
HB 608	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to posttrial psychological counseling for jurors in a criminal trial or juvenile adjudication hearing involving graphic evidence or testimony.
HB 609	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the composition of the jury in certain adjudication hearings in juvenile court.
HB 741	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools.
HB 1032	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to suits for adoption of a child in certain cases involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
HB 1435	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to policies concerning the use of school counselors' work time.
HB 1688	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the rules governing a motion for new trial in juvenile cases.
HB 1689	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Bexar County.
HB 1722	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.
HB 1723	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement that higher education students wear reflective clothing or gear while participating in nighttime athletic events or activities; providing a penalty.
HB 2202	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to protective orders against family violence.
HB 2385	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of prohibited sexual conduct.
HB 2386	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the sealing of juvenile records.
HB 2493	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a counselor is not assigned to a public school campus.
HB 2508	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the sheriff's department civil service commission appointments in certain counties.
HB 2636	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the establishment of an employment services program to assist certain unemployed or underemployed child support obligors.
HB 2754	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family or dating violence.
HB 3057	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the use by a metropolitan rapid transit authority of the construction manager-at-risk method for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of a facility.
HB 3058	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
HB 3293	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to a strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.
HB 3294	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to assessing the effectiveness of certain developmental education courses for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
HB 3295	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to development of a strategy for increasing the number of guidance counselors employed by public high schools.
HB 3296	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to alternative developmental education courses under the Texas Success Initiative for institutions of higher education.
HB 3326	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to health risk assessments of state employees.
HB 3327	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the duties of the interagency obesity council and the Department of Agriculture relating to health, wellness, and prevention of obesity.
HB 4047	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the residency requirements for tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents.
HB 4048	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to an online list of work-study employment opportunities available to students at a public institution of higher education.
HB 4049	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to student Internet access to certain financial and academic information maintained by public institutions of higher education.
HB 4050	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring general academic teaching institutions to offer personal financial literacy training.
HB 4051	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to an exemption from the curriculum requirements for automatic admission to public institutions of higher education for certain students affected by a natural disaster.
HB 4052	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain news media recordings in a criminal proceeding.
HB 4367	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the formula funding for public institutions of higher education for certain credit hours that do not count toward a degree.
HB 4368	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the ineligibility for employment by a school district, open-enrollment charter school, or shared services arrangement of persons convicted of certain offenses.
HB 4373	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to the independent office of consumer affairs for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
HB 4374	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Relating to the approval of certain construction, repair, or rehabilitation projects at public institutions of higher education in this state.
HR 221	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the American Council of Young Political Leaders and welcoming its delegates from Argentina and Uruguay to the State Capitol on February 2, 2009.
HR 406	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring St. Mary's University in San Antonio.
HR 664	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating David McKinnon White on becoming an Eagle Scout.
HR 665	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the cadets of the Junior ROTC program at John F. Kennedy High School in San Antonio for their achievements and contributions to their community.
HR 666	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Adriano M. Gonzalez on earning a 2009 Texas Exes Award for Outstanding Teachers.
HR 938	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Recognizing March 26, 2009, as Nuestra Casa Auxiliary Day in Texas.
HR 1199	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the San Antonio Memorial High School academic decathlon team on its participation and awards in the 2009 Regional and State Academic Decathlon Competitions.
HR 1340	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Recognizing April 2009 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
HR 1355	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jordan David Schmucker of San Antonio on becoming an Eagle Scout.
HR 1356	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Christopher James Moritz of San Antonio on becoming an Eagle Scout.
HR 1367	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Steven Joseph Hemberger of Earl Warren High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.
HR 1368	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Valerie Garza of Earl Warren High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.
HR 1369	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Esteban Hinojosa of Communications Arts High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.
HR 1370	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Joshua Redwine of Earl Warren High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.
HR 1371	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Paul Lozano of Earl Warren High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.
HR 1372	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Matthew Sanchez of Communications Arts High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.
HR 1373	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kaileigh Castillo of Communications Arts High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.
HR 1374	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Joshua C. Ruder of Communications Arts High School in San Antonio on being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.
HR 1384	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of Fay Sinkin of San Antonio.
HR 1385	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the opening of the Elvira Cisneros Senior Community Center in San Antonio.
HR 1386	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sylvia Wolff and Irma Flores on the expansion of their business, Custom Crush Winery, in San Antonio.
HR 1387	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John Boudreau of San Antonio on the establishment of his business, A&T Assets, LLC.
HR 1512	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center National Marrow Donor Program on its record-setting donor registry.
HR 1513	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating George McKnight of San Antonio on his receipt of the 2009 Outstanding Educator Award from the Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members.
HR 1547	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Corporate Work Study Program of San Juan Diego Catholic High School in Austin.
HR 1580	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Restoration Center in San Antonio.
HR 2061	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of General Robert T. Herres, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), of San Antonio.
HR 2062	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Recognizing May 6, 2009, as the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.
HR 2063	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Howard Mangold of San Antonio.
HR 2064	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of U.S. Army Specialist Marquis J. McCants of San Antonio.
HR 2065	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Valero Energy Corporation of San Antonio on its inclusion in the 2009 annual Fortune 500 listing.
HR 2066	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of U.S. Army Private First Class Christopher Dane Adan of Eagle Pass.
HR 2067	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Roberto Gonzales of San Antonio on the reopening of Advanced First Auto and Collision Center and commending him on his commitment to his employees.
HR 2069	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Francisco O. Chapa for his military service and civic activism.
HR 2169	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Clifton Ellis on being named the 2009 Boys Basketball Coach of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News.
HR 2170	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Marc Helkey on being named 2009 Boys Soccer Coach of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News.
HR 2171	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mike Floyd on being named the 2009 Girls Basketball Coach of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News.
HR 2172	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mark Jedow on being named the 2009 Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News.
HR 2173	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Gina Dylla on being named 2009 Girls Soccer Coach of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News.
HR 2285	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring CPS Energy on being ranked number one in wind energy capacity among municipal utilities by the American Wind Energy Association and on being named the AWEA Municipal Utility of the Year.
HR 2347	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating educator Ruby Leona Gates of San Antonio on her retirement from Taft High School.
HR 2488	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Build San Antonio Green on being named a 2009 Local Green Home Building Program of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders.
HR 2489	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Colonel Lamar Beckworth of Austin on his appointment as interim director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
HR 2490	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Anthony M. Brown of San Antonio for being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.
HR 2491	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the dedication of the Penascal Wind Power Project in Kenedy County.
HR 2492	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Salvadore M. Hernandez for his service as a member of the San Antonio Water System board of trustees.
HR 2493	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Maricela and Ricardo Rocha on the grand opening of Chela's Fiesta Bar and Restaurant in San Antonio.
HR 2494	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Professor Diane Hays and architecture students from The University of Texas at San Antonio for their contributions to Raymond Russell County Park.
HR 2495	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Northside Independent School District students who were named scholar finalists in the National Hispanic Recognition Program for 2008-2009.
HR 2496	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Jon Gonzales for being named a scholar finalist in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program.
HR 2497	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Home Comforts for its service to the mentally ill of Bexar County.
HR 2786	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Cine Las Americas in Austin.
HR 2922	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1722.
80th Regular Session
HB 499	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the minimum height required for guardrails on bridges or overpasses.
HB 500	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to notice to certain public school high school seniors and their parents or guardians of automatic college admission.
HB 501	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary education plans of seniors at public high schools.
HB 502	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the minimum term of imprisonment for a first-degree felony offense that is committed because of bias or prejudice.
HB 503	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools.
HB 715	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to eligibility for and the administration of the child health plan program.
HB 1479	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of retail rebates.
HB 1480	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the contents of the sex offender registration form.
HB 1481	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to procedures for a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
HB 1869	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to pool safety; providing a civil penalty.
HB 2335	Last Action: Referred to Corrections Caption: Relating to the operations of the Texas Youth Commission.
HB 2715	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the fares and other charges imposed by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
HB 2716	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means Caption: Relating to an optional county fee on registration of a vehicle to fund public transportation.
HB 3957	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to extending the termination of a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act.
HB 3958	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family or dating violence.
HB 3959	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a security freeze on a consumer file maintained by a consumer reporting agency.
HB 3962	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to an optional county fee on registration of a vehicle to fund facilities that enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety.
HB 3963	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas state health benefit plan program; providing a penalty.
HB 3964	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain home-rule municipalities to acquire certain property by condemnation.
HR 252	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Earl Smith of San Antonio for his role in saving the life of fellow Men's Senior Baseball League player Bill Smith of Chicago.
HR 253	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas at San Antonio on its receipt of a $900,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.
HR 254	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Robert Villarreal on his receipt of the San Antonio Police Department's first Citizen Hero Award.
HR 259	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private Valerie Gamboa of San Antonio.
HR 278	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities for its efforts to increase the high school graduation and college enrollment rates of Hispanic students.
HR 279	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Craig Desmond on being named CEO and president of Texsan Heart Hospital in San Antonio.
HR 419	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Demetrio Rodriguez of San Antonio for his commitment to social justice and the betterment of public education.
HR 420	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the San Antonio Public Library's 2006 Library Champions.
HR 537	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Larry Patin of San Antonio for his notable service in behalf of others.
HR 568	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Martin Contreras of San Antonio on his receipt of the Bronze Star Medal for his service as a special forces medic in Afghanistan.
HR 722	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health Care on its receipt of the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence.
HR 723	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring James Christopher Elswood of San Antonio on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 907	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Martin Contreras of San Antonio on his receipt of the Bronze Star Medal for his service as a special forces medic in Afghanistan.
HR 1483	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jacob William White of San Antonio for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 1499	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lisa M. Delgado and all those associated with the Steps to Success conference.
HR 1621	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Fernando Andrade, Jr., and his community mural program for the west side of San Antonio.
HR 1928	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jason Aragorn Kingsford of San Antonio on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 1929	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Principal James Buchanan of Communications Arts High School in San Antonio on winning the Friend of the Profession Award from the Southwest Conference on Language Teaching.
HR 2962	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Joe A. Narvaez of San Antonio.
79th Regular Session
HB 612	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to certain information provided to an attorney appointed to represent an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
HB 613	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary education plans of seniors at public high schools.
HB 704	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to requiring certain coverage under motor vehicle liability insurance policies.
HB 705	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the disposition of seized weapons.
HB 903	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to notice to certain public school high school seniors and their parents or guardians of automatic college admission.
HB 1231	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to establish petty cash funds.
HB 1232	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the payment of certain expenses of a public project financed by certificates of obligation.
HB 2006	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to requiring disclosure of the sales price of real property for use in appraising property for taxation; providing penalties.
HB 3134	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools.
HB 3135	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the release of certain information held by the Title IV-D agency in connection with child support services provided by the agency.
HB 3136	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to certain child support liens against assets in the possession of, or controlled by, financial institutions.
HB 3137	Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments Caption: Relating to permitting a member of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to establish equivalent membership service for time spent serving in the Peace Corps.
HB 3138	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
HB 3145	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the minimum height required for guardrails on bridges or overpasses.
HB 3455	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to swimming pool safety.
HCR 108	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating the Blue Lacy as the official State Dog Breed of Texas.
HR 386	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the MacArthur Academy of Creative Education program at Douglas MacArthur High School in San Antonio for its commitment to academic excellence.
HR 626	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Al and Martha Ann McHenry of San Antonio on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 864	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Alexandria Escobedo of San Antonio on her acceptance into the Joint Admission Medical Program.
HR 878	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the dedication of Nani Falcone Community Park and paying tribute to its namesake for his myriad contributions to the city of San Antonio.
HR 1075	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring David A. Marquez de la Plata of San Antonio on attaining the Eagle Scout insignia.
HR 1076	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Stephen Richard Weatherholtz of San Antonio on attaining the Eagle Scout insignia.
HR 1077	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ameen Hadi Al-Bahloly of San Antonio on becoming an Eagle Scout.
HR 1078	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lawrence James Seay of San Antonio on attaining the Eagle Scout insignia.
HR 1217	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Ferdinand Herff, Jr., Elementary School in San Antonio.
HR 1260	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the brave citizens who served this nation in World War II.
HR 1261	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Arnulfo Vasquez of the Edgewood School District Disciplinary Alternative Education Program on receiving the Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching from Trinity University.
HR 1262	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Kevin Joseph Colson of San Antonio on his 54th birthday.
HR 1263	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tricia Najera of Blattman Elementary School on earning the Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching from Trinity University.
HR 1264	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jason David Summerville on his May 2005 graduation from St. Edward's University.
HR 1404	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Master Sergeant Janet M. Schwanke of San Antonio on the occasion of her retirement from the United States Air Force.
HR 1594	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Peter Thomas Padilla of San Antonio on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 1595	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Brandon and Cassie Denson of San Antonio for their heroism.
HR 1596	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Robert Eugene Stricklin, Jr., of San Antonio on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 1661	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Latina Crown USA for its contributions to the Latinas of the Lone Star State.
HR 1875	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jennifer Elswood of San Antonio on receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award.
79th 1st Called Session
HR 197	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Zachery Ryan Olson of San Antonio on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 198	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Joshua Troy Rathbun of San Antonio on attaining the Eagle Scout insignia.
HR 433	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jacob Wayne Mathews of San Antonio on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
79th 3rd Called Session
HR 470	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sonia Alaniz on being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 471	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Bennye Carol Frazier of San Antonio.
HR 472	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Arnulfo Vasquez on being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 473	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jo Ann Cubillos on being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 474	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Martha Sosa on being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 533	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Esmeralda Perez for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 534	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Isela Flores for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 535	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dora Pedraza for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 536	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating JoAnn Parra for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 537	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Denise Ausbury for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 538	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Elsa Galindo for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 540	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Vicky Zeithammel for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 541	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Veronica Jaime for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 542	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tracy Shingler for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 543	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Patricia Mendoza for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 544	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Hugo Hernandez for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 545	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lisa Rendon for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 546	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Elizabeth Anzaldua for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 547	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Melissa Olivarez for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 548	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Richard E. Vasquez for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 549	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Teresa R. Gatell for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 550	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Henry Johnson for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 551	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kathy Braune for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 552	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Annetta Keedy for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 553	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kathleen Reid for being named an Edgewood ISD 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 554	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Stephanie Brown of McCollum High School in the Harlandale ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 555	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Girl Scout Gold Award recipients Katharine White, Lauren Worthy, Jennifer Conklin, and Lora Grotte.
HR 556	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Beverly Burton of Woodridge Elementary School in the Alamo Heights ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 557	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ruth Butler of The Winston School in San Antonio on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 558	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Philip R. Carney of The Academy of Creative Education in the North East ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 559	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating David Anthony Garcia of Lackland Elementary School in the Lackland ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 560	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Debbie Geng of Goodwin Primary School in the Comal ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 561	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lisa Gillaspia of Leon Springs Elementary School in the Northside ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 562	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tess Gooden of Randolph Elementary School in the Randolph Field ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 563	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Arazeli Granados of Big Country Elementary School in the Southwest ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 564	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Juan Elias of Dwight Middle School in the South San Antonio ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 565	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Maria Graciela Jimenez of Woodlake Hills Middle School in the Judson ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 566	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cynthia Kautz of Fort Sam Houston Elementary School in the Fort Sam Houston ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 567	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Constance Petruskevich of Somerset High School in the Somerset ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 568	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating German Polanco of Losoya Intermediate School in the Southside ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 569	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rhonda Pratka of Fabra Elementary School in the Boerne ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 570	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Joseph Pusateri of Samuel Clemens High School in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 571	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kathleen A. Reid of Memorial High School in the Edgewood ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 572	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Barbara Schulze of Pleasanton Elementary School in the Pleasanton ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 573	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Wendy Lynn Trent of East Central Heritage Middle School in the East Central ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 574	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Valerie Zakrzewski of Maverick Elementary School in the San Antonio ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
HR 575	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Clay Zientek of New Braunfels Middle School in the New Braunfels ISD on being selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University.
78th Regular Session
HB 511	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary educational plans of seniors at public high schools.
HB 612	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to notice to certain public school high school seniors and their parents or guardians of automatic college admission.
HB 613	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring institutions of higher education to use uniform grading methods for each class or section of the same course.
HB 1262	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to certain claims settlement practices under a motor vehicle insurance policy.
HB 1662	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to requiring certain coverage under motor vehicle liability insurance policies.
HB 1663	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the disposition of seized weapons.
HB 2126	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the manner of payment of child support to a local registry.
HB 2127	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to certain information provided to an attorney appointed to represent an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
HB 2284	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the Texas Education Agency's use of certain unexpended funds from the optional extended year program.
HB 2285	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to required notice of a change in certain information in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 3473	Last Action: Meeting cancelled Caption: Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle involved in an offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
HB 3474	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a study of an existing education voucher pilot program.
HR 263	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Edgewood Independent School District in San Antonio.
HR 423	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming The University of Texas at San Antonio's public budgeting and taxation class to the State Capitol.
HR 848	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Congratulating U.S. District Judge Edward C. Prado on his nomination to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
HR 1052	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Richard Garcia, former president of the Memorial Heights Neighborhood Association in San Antonio.
HR 1053	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mary Lee Reyna and the Loma Terrace Neighborhood Association in San Antonio.
HR 1054	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Art Delgado and the Memorial Heights Neighborhood Association in San Antonio.
HR 1055	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Pascal Hutzler and the Thunderbird Hills Neighborhood Association in San Antonio.
HR 1058	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lulu Francois and the Culebra Park Neighborhood Association in San Antonio.
HR 1059	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Teri Kilmer and the Loma Park Neighborhood Association in San Antonio.
HR 1060	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rosemary Perez, former president of the Culebra Park Neighborhood Association in San Antonio.
HR 1061	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Misty Oaks Homeowners Association of San Antonio.
HR 1062	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Community Workers Council of San Antonio for its community service.
HR 1063	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Joan Price and the Ingram Hills Neighborhood Association in San Antonio.
HR 1064	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Northwest Neighborhood Alliance in San Antonio.
HR 1065	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Braun Hollow Neighborhood Association of San Antonio.
HR 1066	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Braun Station West Homeowners Association of San Antonio.
HR 1200	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming Jacqueline Ann Willis, the Hong Kong commissioner to the United States, to the State Capitol on May 20, 2003.
HR 1201	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Edward C. Prado on his confirmation to the United States Court of Appeals.
HR 1202	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ray Benke, Oscar Cortez, and Jose Hinojosa on their receipt of the Freedom Medal and the Korean War Commendation Medal.
HR 1979	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Pete Tijerina, founder of MALDEF.
78th 3rd Called Session
HR 81	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sandra Cisneros of San Antonio for her literary accomplishments.
78th 4th Called Session
HB 18	Last Action: Referred to Public School Finance, Select Caption: Relating to a survey to monitor the postsecondary educational plans of seniors at public high schools.