Legislation authored by Wayne Smith
Includes legislation with Wayne Smith as the primary author for the 78th through 84th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.
84th Regular Session | |
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HB 767 |
Last Action: Co-sponsor authorized Caption: Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. |
HB 870 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the investment training requirement for certain local government financial officers. |
HB 904 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following pronouncement of the inmate's sentence. |
HB 1070 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a reduction in the cost of attendance credits for certain school districts that purchase windstorm and hail insurance. |
HB 1247 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to presumptions in contested case hearings regarding certain environmental permit applications. |
HB 1414 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a prohibition of restrictions on the grade levels at which a public high school student may be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course. |
HB 1879 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to exemptions from continuing education requirements for certain county commissioners. |
HB 2022 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the maximum capacity of a container of wine sold to a retail dealer; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty. |
HB 2167 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft. |
HB 2187 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. |
HB 2296 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to regulation by a municipality of the possession of an open container or the public consumption of alcoholic beverages. |
HB 2297 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the use of electronic processes by and electronic information submitted to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission; authorizing a fee. |
HB 2339 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in public entertainment facilities. |
HB 2439 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to inspections and other activities conducted by engineers in connection with the issuance of certain windstorm and hail insurance; authorizing a fee. |
HB 2464 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the transfer of a plumber's license on the retirement or death of the plumber. |
HB 2465 |
Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. |
HB 2481 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of auctioneers, associate auctioneers, and auctions; requiring an occupational license; requiring a fee. |
HB 2681 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to information required in a notice of sale of real property under contract lien. |
HB 2746 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the treatment for ad valorem tax purposes of pollution control property. |
HB 2881 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed services and participated in Operation Restore Hope. |
HB 3101 |
Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the storage of certain alcoholic beverages by certain permit holders. |
HB 3151 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the board of pilot commissioners for certain ports. |
HB 3152 |
Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the administration of the Port of Houston Authority. |
HB 3314 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to fund projects related to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. |
HB 3402 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a venue district to act as an endorsing municipality or endorsing county for purposes of games or event trust funds; authorizing a fee. |
HB 3588 |
Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to insurance adjusters' unauthorized removal or inspection of vehicles located at vehicle storage facilities. |
HB 3649 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to a lifetime hunting license for certain nonresidents; authorizing a fee. |
HB 3741 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; authorizing a fee. |
HB 3742 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to determine applicant eligibility for a license. |
HB 3968 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans. |
HB 3969 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain individuals. |
HB 4068 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of barber schools and beauty culture schools; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. |
HB 4069 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology. |
HB 4087 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the treatment for ad valorem tax purposes of pollution control property. |
HB 4186 |
Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the creation of the East Lake Houston Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes. |
HB 4200 |
Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the boundaries of the Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 58. |
HB 4201 |
Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 544; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
HCR 141 |
Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Recalling H.B. No. 2187 from the Senate for further consideration. |
HR 189 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Boyd Larry "Corky" Bloomfield of Baytown. |
HR 190 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of George Michael Newsome of Groves. |
HR 192 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing World War II veteran Willis Thomas Jones Jr. of Baytown for his service to his country and his community. |
HR 193 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Charles Fisher White of Baytown. |
HR 437 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Dale Edward Bush of College Station on his achievements as a business owner, sportsman, and bird-dog expert. |
HR 489 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert Lee Creel of Highlands. |
HR 614 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Bob Leiper on his retirement as city manager of Baytown. |
HR 924 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sarah Gladys Adcox of Highlands. |
HR 1171 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Eloise Smith Wilson of Bell County on her 90th birthday. |
HR 1172 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jones Odell Smith of Midland. |
HR 1486 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of James Standridge of Beach City. |
HR 1657 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the dedication of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument. |
HR 1993 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. |
HR 2127 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Mendoza Debate Society at Lee College in Baytown on its myriad achievements from 2013-2015. |
HR 2499 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of James T. Edmonds, former chair of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority. |
HR 2956 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Senior Chief Petty Officer (Ret.) Terry Bruce Burkett of Dublin, Texas. |
HR 3139 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Gary Wayne Burton of Baytown. |
83rd Regular Session | |
HB 567 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle. |
HB 661 |
Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional surveying; providing penalties. |
HB 788 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to permitting of greenhouse gas emissions by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; limiting the amount of a fee. |
HB 1079 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to procedural requirements for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on applications for production area authorizations. |
HB 1127 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation of game rooms by certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee. |
HB 1275 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain fees associated with the installation and monitoring of an ethyl alcohol testing device as a condition of bond. |
HB 1443 |
Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed lottery prize money to fund the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berth of the Battleship "Texas." |
HB 1476 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to public insurance adjusters' unauthorized removal of vehicles from vehicle storage facilities. |
HB 1555 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the storage of certain imported alcoholic beverages. |
HB 1714 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the discontinuance of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's compliance history program. |
HB 1763 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the sale of malt liquor, ale, and beer by the holder of a brewpub license. |
HB 1764 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the distribution of ale by certain brewers. |
HB 1765 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the distribution of beer by certain manufacturers. |
HB 1766 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain brewers and manufacturers to sell beer and ale to ultimate consumers. |
HB 1910 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the purchase of plastic bulk merchandise containers by certain businesses; providing a civil penalty. |
HB 1992 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following pronouncement of the inmate's sentence. |
HB 2084 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to marketing items provided by manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors of alcoholic beverages to retailers or consumers. |
HB 2141 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the imposition and collection of a penalty for fraudulently obtaining unemployment compensation benefits. |
HB 2188 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the requirements for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; providing penalties. |
HB 2499 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the use of Texas Emissions Reduction Plan funds for a drayage truck incentive program. |
HB 2635 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the facilities to which Chapter 68, Water Code, applies. |
HB 2884 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage license applications and fees. |
HB 3163 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the San Jacinto Historical Advisory Board. |
HB 3502 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to certain activities for the promotion and marketing of beer. |
HB 3503 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to display by certain alcoholic beverage manufacturers of branded promotional vehicles on a retailer's premises. |
HB 3504 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to certain promotional activities on the premises of a retailer of alcoholic beverages. |
HB 3681 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the acceptance of bids for certain contracts for improvements to real property from a person who received compensation for participating in the preparation of the bidding specifications. |
HB 3716 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to promotional items provided by manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors of alcoholic beverages to retailers. |
HB 3871 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority. |
HB 3925 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 213; the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 213-A; the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 213-B; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes. |
HCR 36 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating February 16 as Texas Homemade Pie Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2013. |
HR 370 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Cody Paul Stephens of Crosby. |
HR 395 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Helen Smith, Baytown's "Pie Lady." |
HR 643 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending artist Ken Pridgeon of Baytown for painting portraits of fallen service members from the Lone Star State and donating the prints to their families. |
HR 675 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Clarine Deaver of Belton on her 90th birthday. |
HR 755 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of W. A. "Skeeter" Orton, Jr., of Baytown. |
HR 1361 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of C. C. Smitherman. |
HR 1362 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Tommie Jones of Baytown. |
HR 1363 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Deer Park mayor Wayne Riddle on his retirement. |
HR 1364 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of George Wilson Chandler of Baytown. |
HR 1561 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Charles Otto Schumann of Stonewall. |
HR 1786 |
Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs Caption: Urging the United States Congress to direct the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to undertake a study of urotrauma among members of the military. |
HR 1787 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring John Henderson, the oldest living football letterman of The University of Texas at Austin. |
HR 2139 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jack Hinton Havis of Brenham. |
HR 2711 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Sampson Masonic Lodge No. 231 in Highlands. |
HR 2712 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing June 5-11, 2013, as Public Relations Week in Austin. |
83rd 1st Called Session | |
HR 122 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Fern C. Urban of Baytown. |
HR 208 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring history professor John C. Britt for his 47 years of service to Lee College. |
83rd 2nd Called Session | |
HR 57 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of James Coleman Godwin of Baytown. |
HR 58 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Gary Englert on being named the 2013 Baytown Citizen of the Year by the Baytown Sun. |
HR 93 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Billy Ed Wilson of Belton. |
82nd Regular Session | |
HB 886 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 528; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain. |
HB 1147 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to notice by a governmental entity regarding certain geospatial data products. |
HB 1148 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to an exemption for certain disabled veterans from the payment of a fee for the issuance of a personal identification certificate. |
HB 1648 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the purchase of plastic bulk merchandise containers by certain businesses; providing a civil penalty. |
HB 1698 |
Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to representation of certain state agencies by the office of the attorney general in certain law suits. |
HB 1914 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to financial assurance required for certain commercial or municipal solid waste facilities by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
HB 1933 |
Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing penalties. |
HB 1981 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to measuring, monitoring, and reporting emissions. |
HB 2232 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of ship channel districts. |
HB 2266 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to fire code certificates of compliance. |
HB 2431 |
Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to compliance histories for and incentives to reward compliance performance by entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
HB 2543 |
Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying by the Texas Board of Professional Services, the deregulation of interior design, and the abolition of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyors. |
HB 2694 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and abolishing the On-site Wastewater Treatment Research Council. |
HB 2770 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and certain municipalities. |
HB 2771 |
Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the purchasing powers and duties of a navigation district or port authority. |
HB 2832 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the idling of motor vehicles. |
HB 2984 |
Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the remediation of underground storage tanks and the fee on delivery of certain petroleum products. |
HB 3029 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the conditions for release on bond of a defendant charged with certain intoxication offenses. |
HB 3352 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the sale of park land owned by certain municipalities. |
HB 3541 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to requirements to meet national ambient air quality standards. |
HB 3593 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to providing notice of foreclosure to certain lienholders. |
HB 3671 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the development, financing, construction, and operation of toll projects. |
HB 3862 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to temporary directors and the continuation in existence of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510. |
HCR 89 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Urging Congress to enact federal legislation to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. |
HCR 115 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the Battleship Texas Foundation for its work to preserve the historic battleship. |
HR 763 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Community Resource Credit Union in Baytown. |
HR 779 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Charles Ganze on his retirement from the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority. |
HR 840 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 29, 2011, as Vietnam Veterans Day. |
HR 885 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of George Calvin Love of Houston. |
HR 886 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the dedication of a Texas Historical Marker honoring George Washington Carver High School in Baytown. |
HR 887 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Deysi Martinez of Channelview on quickly mastering English as her second language and winning third-place honors in the Crenshaw Elementary School spelling bee. |
HR 914 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Charles Garrison of Deer Park. |
HR 915 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Vesta Grubb for her outstanding achievements as a student at Lee College. |
HR 1051 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce for its outstanding work in behalf of its community. |
HR 1310 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 4, 2011, as Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Day and commending the 2011 award recipients. |
HR 1311 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dorothy "Dot" Berry of Baytown. |
HR 1312 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Baytown community leader Doug Huddle, Jr. |
HR 1313 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of George H. Ferguson, Jr., of Baytown. |
HR 1774 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 15-21, 2011, as National Public Works Week in Texas. |
HR 2139 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Lady Rangers water polo team of Ross S. Sterling High School in Baytown on winning the 2010-2011 TISCA state title. |
HR 2140 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 21 to 27, 2011, as National Safe Boating Week. |
HR 2572 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2694. |
82nd 1st Called Session | |
HR 183 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lois Elaine Black Couch of Baytown. |
81st Regular Session | |
HB 1513 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to construction contract trust funds and the misapplication of those funds. |
HB 1557 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the authority of certain toll project entities to enter into a comprehensive development agreement. |
HB 1677 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to notice by a governmental entity regarding certain geospatial data products. |
HB 1727 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the transport of fireworks within a municipality. |
HB 1871 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the use of Texas Department of Transportation facilities or property to serve a project aiding security in a ship channel security district. |
HB 2433 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the powers of certain freight rail districts. |
HB 2434 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the supervision by the Texas Department of Transportation of money appropriated by the federal government for the construction and maintenance of rail facilities. |
HB 2649 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation and practice of engineering. |
HB 2863 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the titling and registration of certain motor vehicles. |
HB 2929 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the design, development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects. |
HB 3615 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the payment of the costs associated with certain conditions of bond. |
HB 3660 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Vietnam veterans. |
HB 3758 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the port authority advisory committee and funding of port security, facility projects, and studies. |
HB 3844 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the permissible sources of funding for memorial markers to designate the Veterans Memorial Highway. |
HB 3917 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of the Texas Local Participation Transportation Program. |
HB 4071 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the operation of hybrid motor vehicles. |
HB 4119 |
Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to the regulation of the construction and operation of barge terminals by political subdivisions. |
HB 4170 |
Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to requiring property inspections for windstorm and hail insurance in certain geographic areas and authorizing certain political subdivisions to adopt and enforce regulations relating to severe weather, including residential building codes, abandoned land, and damaged buildings; granting a limited power of eminent domain. |
HB 4209 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain barge terminal facilities by certain municipalities. |
HB 4272 |
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; providing a civil penalty. |
HB 4322 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the imposition of county or municipal occupation taxes on certain coin-operated amusement gaming devices. |
HB 4376 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the Baytown Municipal Development District to use sales tax revenue to promote new or expanded business development. |
HCR 251 |
Last Action: Received from the House Caption: In memory of Lisa Hood Urban of Baytown. |
HCR 279 |
Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Honoring Gary K. Trietsch of Houston for his more than 40 years of exemplary service with the Texas Department of Transportation. |
HR 624 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2009, as Texas Chemicals Day at the State Capitol. |
HR 755 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Trophy Barber Shop and Styling Salon in Baytown. |
HR 756 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming members of the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce to the State Capitol on March 12, 2009. |
HR 759 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to the community. |
HR 996 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards. |
HR 2857 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert L. Gillette of Baytown. |
HR 2858 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Thomas Oliver of Baytown. |
HR 2859 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Department of Public Safety Trooper Cody L. Mitchell on his receipt of the 2008 Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor. |
HR 2915 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Becky Adams Urban of Baytown. |
HR 2916 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lisa Hood Urban of Baytown. |
HR 2917 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Gerhardt Schulle, Jr., on his legislative and business achievements. |
80th Regular Session | |
HB 539 |
Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the regulation of fireworks and fireworks displays. |
HB 557 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the failure of a parent to attend a public school parent-teacher conference; providing a criminal penalty. |
HB 576 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the bid bond form of bid deposit for certain special district construction projects. |
HB 600 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office. |
HB 899 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the operation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and the regulation of the practice of engineering. |
HB 978 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to publication of the annual financial statement by a school district. |
HB 1305 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the application of the sales tax to the surveying of real property. |
HB 1372 |
Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to retention of certain engineering computations made regarding residential structures located in first tier coastal counties. |
HB 1420 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the removal of property from county roads by certain counties. |
HB 1526 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to incentives for and the use of alternative leak detection technologies for air contaminants. |
HB 1653 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the historical advisory board of the San Jacinto Battleground. |
HB 1712 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to certain educational requirements applicable to the regulation of the practice of chiropractic. |
HB 1744 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Transportation in an area under the jurisdiction of a local or regional toll authority. |
HB 1892 |
Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties and other entities with respect to certain transportation projects; providing penalties. |
HB 2318 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to compliance histories for and incentives to reward compliance performance by entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
HB 2875 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the liability for costs for the management of spilled or discharged hazardous substances. |
HB 2876 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to violations relating to hazardous waste. |
HB 2922 |
Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the prevention of groundwater contamination by swimming pool and spa chemicals; providing a penalty. |
HB 3011 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of ship channel security districts by certain populous counties. |
HB 3097 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of the sale of tow trucks at certain vehicle shows or exhibitions. |
HB 3158 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the name, powers, and board of directors of the Chambers County-Cedar Bayou Navigation District. |
HB 3592 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to prohibiting a municipality from enacting regulations on air pollution that apply outside its corporate limits. |
HB 3960 |
Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to compliance histories for and incentives to reward compliance performance by entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
HB 4016 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 508; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain. |
HB 4017 |
Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain. |
HCR 230 |
Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1892. |
HJR 61 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate. |
HR 1422 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Ross S. Sterling High School Band of Baytown. |
HR 1423 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Saumil Datar on winning his third consecutive Goose Creek school district spelling bee. |
HR 1424 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Beatriz Macias of Baytown on winning the 2007 Colonel George S. Howard Young Artist Competition. |
HR 1518 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Sam D. Seale of Jackson County. |
HR 1519 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Rhoda Magdalene Burke of Deer Park. |
HR 1520 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Don Hendrix on his retirement as superintendent of Crosby ISD. |
HR 1521 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sergeant Phillip Badillo of the Baytown Police Department on his retirement. |
HR 1522 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mike Wilson on being named Baytown's Citizen of the Year. |
HR 1882 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Baytown city councilman Sammy Mahan for his professional and civic accomplishments. |
HR 1883 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Martha Jane Huddle of Baytown. |
HR 1884 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Richard Thomson on being named the Outstanding Baytown Texas Ex for 2007 by the Baytown Texas Exes. |
HR 1885 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring attorney Maria Andrea Sanchez of Houston for her achievements and congratulating her on her recognition in More magazine. |
HR 1886 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sean Michael DuBose of Spring. |
HR 1887 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Robert Matthew McDowell. |
HR 1888 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of William Howard Dickerson of Baytown. |
HR 2144 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Billy Glyn Carlisle of Deer Park. |
HR 2145 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Janie Harris of Baytown for her 37-year career in education. |
HR 2146 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Jennifer Elrod on her nomination to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. |
HR 2147 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Peggy Tieman of Highlands. |
HR 2442 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 20 to May 26, 2007, as National Public Works Week. |
HR 2791 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Lee College tennis team on winning the 2007 NJCAA Division I national championship. |
HR 2792 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John Matthews of Baytown's Sterling High School on winning the 5A state championship in the 300-meter hurdles. |
HR 2979 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Stephanie Schnabel on being named the valedictorian of the La Porte High School Class of 2007. |
HR 2980 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Stephanie Bruse of Pasadena on being named valedictorian of the Class of 2007 at Deer Park High School. |
HR 2981 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Brett Chauviere on being named valedictorian of Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown. |
HR 2982 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Eugene Matir of Baytown for being named valedictorian of Ross S. Sterling High School. |
HR 2984 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Alma Loucille Smartt Lawler of La Porte. |
79th Regular Session | |
HB 86 |
Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to compliance histories for and incentives to reward compliance performance by entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
HB 167 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the use of the development project fund by certain municipal development districts. |
HB 265 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the time for processing a municipal building permit. |
HB 266 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the time for processing a county building permit. |
HB 267 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to permits for access driveways to certain highways. |
HB 580 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to provide hazardous materials services. |
HB 631 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to county authority to adopt fire codes in unincorporated areas. |
HB 632 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the historical advisory board of the San Jacinto Battleground. |
HB 748 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the application of the sales tax and licensing fees to professional land surveyors. |
HB 769 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the deadline for evaluating and ranking competitive sealed proposals for certain construction services submitted to a navigation district or port authority. |
HB 960 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate construction and renovation of structures owned by certain counties. |
HB 961 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the location of a sale of real property under a contract lien. |
HB 1092 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to remove property from county roads. |
HB 1136 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the designation of the portion of Spur 330 inside Harris County as the Veterans Memorial Highway. |
HB 1137 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to enter into agreements with foreign countries for issuance of driver's licenses. |
HB 1901 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the maximum reservation for certain individual projects of a portion of the state ceiling for private activity bonds. |
HB 2044 |
Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to county authority to regulate vehicular or pedestrian gates at certain gated communities and multi-unit housing projects. |
HB 2121 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an electronic requisition system for counties. |
HB 2267 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers of the Coastal Water Authority; providing the authority to impose a tax; affecting the authority to issue bonds. |
HB 2625 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to election of trustees of certain junior college districts by cumulative voting. |
HB 2626 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the penalties and fees imposed by municipalities and counties in relation to certain false alarms. |
HB 2991 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to circumstances under which an executory contract for conveyance is prohibited. |
HCR 36 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Giving legislative authorization to a Vietnam War monument for the Capitol grounds, subject to state law and rules of the State Preservation Board. |
HR 35 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of Bernice Hlanak Simmons. |
HR 199 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Fern Urban of Baytown on the occasion of her visit to the Capitol during Senior Day, 2005. |
HR 253 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of William Frank Crocker of Galveston County. |
HR 314 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Nancy Riley Whatley Mundinger of Baytown. |
HR 375 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Murtie Carnes Petty of Baytown. |
HR 806 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Elizabeth Stone of Baytown on her 92nd birthday. |
HR 807 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Thurman F. Watson of Baytown. |
HR 1002 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Paul D. Cook of Austin for his exemplary service to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. |
HR 1003 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Robert Gillette of Baytown for his exceptional public service. |
HR 1004 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Jim Nichols, P.E., for his years of service as chairman and board member for the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. |
HR 1047 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Kerron Clement for setting a new indoor track and field world record in the 400-meter sprint. |
79th 1st Called Session | |
HB 39 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to compliance histories for and incentives to reward compliance performance by entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
79th 3rd Called Session | |
HB 172 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to authorizing the commissioners court of a county to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property in the county that is less than 10 percent but not less than three percent. |
HJR 38 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation a limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of real property in the county. |
HR 93 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Carole Opryshek of Baytown. |
HR 94 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Reverend Charles R. Dunn and Shirley Dunn for 40 years of service to Central Baptist Church in Deer Park. |
HR 227 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 26, 2006, as County Government Day at the State Capitol. |
HR 785 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Don and Renate Van Stone of Austin on their 40th wedding anniversary and recognizing June 20, 2006, as Don and Renate Van Stone Day. |
78th Regular Session | |
HB 446 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to standing water as a nuisance. |
HB 691 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to fraternal organizations that are exempt from certain requirements of the Alcoholic Beverage Code. |
HB 1063 |
Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to compliance histories for and incentives to reward compliance performance by entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
HB 1248 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the land application of certain sludge. |
HB 1249 |
Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to environmental testing laboratories. |
HB 1393 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the application of the sales tax and licensing fees to professional land surveyors. |
HB 1764 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the San Jacinto Battleground. |
HB 1765 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to requiring financial assurance as a condition of issuing a permit or registration to haulers of certain solid wastes. |
HB 1773 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to regulation of junked vehicles. |
HB 2049 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the time for processing a municipal building permit. |
HB 2050 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the time for processing a county building permit. |
HB 2051 |
Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security Caption: Relating to permits for access driveways to certain highways. |
HB 2052 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to restrictions on the location of an industrial solid waste landfill. |
HB 2053 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to group health and related benefits provided by counties. |
HB 2242 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to notice sent by a local government after a mandatory pre-bid conference. |
HB 2243 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information regarding certain security plans of a municipal hospital, a hospital district, or a health department. |
HB 2554 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the application of new requirements for commercial nonhazardous industrial solid waste landfill facilities to be adopted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
HB 2718 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the allocation and use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes in certain municipalities bordering bays. |
HB 2955 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the location of commercial industrial nonhazardous solid waste disposal facilities. |
HB 3606 |
Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the boundaries of the Baytown Area Water Authority and the validation of actions taken by the board of directors of the authority. |
HR 286 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 20, 2003, as La Porte/Morgan's Point/Shoreacres Day at the State Capitol. |
HR 511 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 18, 2003, as Deer Park Day at the State Capitol. |
HR 1770 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mark and Monica von Waaden and Ed Toles on the opening of Rolling Dough Bakery. |
HR 1771 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Harry Lee Duffy of Crosby on his ordination into the priesthood. |
78th 1st Called Session | |
HB 36 |
Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management Caption: Relating to the time for processing a municipal building permit. |
HB 37 |
Last Action: Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res Caption: Relating to the San Jacinto Battleground. |
HB 75 |
Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the power of a commissioners court in certain counties to expand the jurisdiction of a county civil court at law to include condemnation proceedings. |
HB 109 |
Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to attendance at mandatory pre-bid conferences regarding certain purchases by local governments. |
HB 112 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to compliance histories for and incentives to reward compliance performance by entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
HCR 21 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Requesting the State Preservation Board to construct a memorial on Capitol grounds honoring Texans who served our country during the Vietnam War. |
78th 2nd Called Session | |
HB 28 |
Last Action: Reported engrossed Caption: Relating to compliance histories for and incentives to reward compliance performance by entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
78th 3rd Called Session | |
HB 36 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to compliance histories for and incentives to reward compliance performance by entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
HCR 4 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring BP Solvay Polyethylene North America as the 2003 Industry of the Year. |
HCR 8 |
Last Action: Referred to House Administration Caption: Giving legislative authorization to a Vietnam War monument for the Capitol grounds, subject to state law and rules of the State Preservation Board. |
HR 187 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Encouraging support of the Bayou Bowl. |
HR 288 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the PPG Industries plant in La Porte on its receipt of the 2003 Salute to Industry award from the La Porte Bayshore Chamber of Commerce. |
78th 4th Called Session | |
HB 39 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the use of the development project fund by a municipal development district. |
HCR 7 |
Last Action: Referred to House Administration Caption: Giving legislative authorization to a Vietnam War monument for the Capitol grounds, subject to state law and rules of the State Preservation Board. |