Legislation authored by Alma Allen

Includes legislation with Alma Allen as the primary author for the 79th through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System. Author information is not available for the 87th Legislature.

87th Regular Session
HB 785 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to behavior improvement plans and behavioral intervention plans for certain public school students and notification and documentation requirements regarding certain behavior management techniques.
HB 787 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to conditions of community supervision prohibiting contact with certain persons.
HB 953 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
HB 960 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the location of certain public meetings for certain permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 1068 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the use of personal leave during school holidays by certain school district employees.
HB 1324 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eligibility requirements to obtain a pass for expedited access to the State Capitol.
HB 1594 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
HB 1844 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
HB 1846 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 1847 Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2145 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole.
HB 2146 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the punishment of certain controlled substance offenses committed in a drug-free zone.
HB 2147 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid, the period of certain driver's license suspensions, and the requirement that a peace officer take possession of a person's driver's license following the person's failure to pass or refusal to consent to a test for intoxication.
HB 2297 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain releases of a student to the student's parent after school-initiated communication by a school district and open-enrollment charter school.
HB 2754 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
HB 2756 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the donation of food by public school campuses.
HB 3296 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees; making an appropriation.
HB 3547 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information; authorizing a fee.
HB 3879 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
HB 4106 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular classroom and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.
HB 4189 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 4214 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for an occupational license by certain former inmates and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 4371 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to juvenile justice reform, including the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and the age of criminal responsibility.
HCR 115 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Congratulating Toni Middleton Lewis on her retirement from Houston Public Works.
HJR 51 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude.
HR 234 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 28 to March 6, 2021, as Obesity Care Week in Texas.
HR 698 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Grenita Lathan for her service as interim superintendent of the Houston Independent School District.
HR 1397 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Patrice Lanette Allen on her receipt of a master's degree in business administration from Lamar University.
HR 1744 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Intercultural Development Research Association and the inaugural cohort of its Education Policy Fellows Program.
HR 2083 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lillie Schechter of Houston for her service as chair of the Harris County Democratic Party.
86th Regular Session
HB 371 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana.
HB 372 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid.
HB 373 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to conditions of community supervision prohibiting contact with certain persons.
HB 374 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to meetings or visits between a defendant on community supervision and a supervision officer.
HB 422 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to annual reporting regarding the establishment of certain school district planning and decision-making committees.
HB 425 Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 426 Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 455 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
HB 456 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of regulations governing cemetery organizations, cemetery corporations, cemeteries, and crematories; imposing penalties.
HB 522 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process.
HB 523 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to permit application requirements for solid waste facilities.
HB 873 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to behavior improvement plans and behavioral intervention plans for certain public school students and notification and documentation requirements regarding certain behavior management techniques.
HB 875 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to report data regarding restraints administered to, complaints filed against, citations issued to, and arrests made of students.
HB 876 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
HB 1279 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility.
HB 1280 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to who may request a public hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant.
HB 1753 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the early release from supervision of certain persons released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
HB 1764 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the location of hearings relating to contested cases before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 2168 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to a trauma history screening for certain defendants and inmates.
HB 2169 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to reporting concerning female prisoners who are confined in county jails and to the provision of feminine hygiene products to female prisoners.
HB 2183 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to school district and open-enrollment charter school reporting of certain releases of a student to the student's parent after school-initiated communication.
HB 2184 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular classroom.
HB 2508 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for public elective office of persons finally convicted of a felony.
HB 2511 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the content of a public school campus improvement plan.
HB 2519 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain information on felony defendants placed on community supervision who are young adults and to certain measures to reduce the revocation rate of those defendants.
HB 3131 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
HB 3132 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to staff development requirements for public school teachers who provide reading instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three.
HB 3133 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of personal leave during school holidays by school district employees.
HB 3250 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an agreement under which a state party chair serves as a fiscal agent for a county party.
HB 3251 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to signature verification on an early voting ballot voted by mail.
HB 3252 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the posting of certain notices in a primary election.
HB 3259 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a wage increase for certain public school employees.
HB 3260 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to eligibility requirements to obtain a pass for expedited access to the State Capitol.
HB 3263 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the protection of an employee of an open-enrollment charter school who reports a violation of law.
HB 3296 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants serving a sentence for a state jail felony offense.
HB 3297 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the revocation of community supervision for a violation of a condition of community supervision involving the commission of an offense.
HB 3470 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the duties of school district peace officers, school resource officers, and security personnel.
HB 3963 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.
HB 4004 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a study on improving educational outcomes for public school students of limited English proficiency.
HB 4366 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by certain teachers for a limited period.
HB 4384 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to procedures for submitting a ballot to be voted by mail; creating an exception to the application of a criminal offense.
HB 4460 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to certain technical violations of conditions of community supervision.
HB 4566 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
HR 821 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the American Red Cross for its contributions to the people of Texas.
HR 846 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Augusta Farrar of Houston.
HR 1001 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 2, 2019, as Blue Ribbon Lobby Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1268 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 2019 as Second Chance Month.
HR 1540 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 14, 2019, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the State Capitol.
85th Regular Session
HB 396 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
HB 397 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 398 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 399 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
HB 837 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.
HB 838 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process.
HB 1404 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a criminal defendant for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
HB 1426 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a certificate of relief from collateral consequences to certain persons placed on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, for certain criminal offenses.
HB 1504 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a community supervision and corrections department policy regarding supervision officer meetings and visits.
HB 1505 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to conditions of community supervision prohibiting contact with certain persons.
HB 2428 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to certified food managers in food establishments in certain counties.
HB 2623 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring school districts and certain facilities to assist students in making the transition back to school after certain prolonged placements outside of school.
HB 2883 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the conditions of community supervision.
HB 2884 Last Action: Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
HB 3112 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the development of healthy nutrition and physical activity guidelines for public school teachers, public school administrators, and licensed child-care providers.
HB 3114 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to eliminating performance requirements for public school assessments as a criterion for promotion in certain grade levels and the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
HB 3116 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to permit application requirements for solid waste facilities.
HB 3117 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a permit under the Clean Air Act for a facility located within a five-mile radius of another permitted facility.
HB 3118 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
HB 3119 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans.
HB 3767 Last Action: House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to annual reporting regarding the establishment of certain school district planning and decision-making committees.
HB 3773 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain persons arrested under a warrant.
HB 4027 Last Action: Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
HB 4111 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to revoking the charter of an open-enrollment charter school based on certain performance during the 2015-2016 school year.
HR 1196 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Richard Jewel Rose of Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Houston for his service as Pastor of the Day.
85th 1st Called Session
HB 353 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools; making an appropriation.
HR 181 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Teresa Lenoir on her retirement as a legislative aide for State Representative Alma Allen.
84th Regular Session
HB 567 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
HB 568 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a review by the commissioner of education of state law regarding student suspension, expulsion, or other disciplinary action and the implementation of that law by school districts.
HB 569 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to providing inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with information regarding reentry and reintegration resources.
HB 570 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
HB 701 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 702 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to discrimination against an individual with a criminal record by a life insurance company.
HB 1383 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
HB 1423 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to contract with a private vendor for the operation of a detention facility.
HB 1546 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
HB 2086 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to health and physical education requirements in public schools.
HB 2087 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the development of healthy nutrition and physical activity guidelines for licensed child-care providers, public school teachers, and public school administrators.
HB 2869 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to study issues related to community supervision and corrections departments.
HB 2871 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to permit application requirements for solid waste facilities.
HB 2873 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 3794 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the availability of information regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.
HB 3796 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.
HB 3798 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to providing financial assistance to certain survivors of an inmate who died as a result of a traffic accident that occurred while the inmate was being transported by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a person under contract with the department.
HB 3799 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the expunction of certain drug-related offenses following successful treatment and rehabilitation.
HB 3820 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to safe patient handling practices at hospitals and nursing homes; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 3859 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the application of certain financial assistance eligibility requirements for certain grandparents.
HB 3975 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the timeline for a parent to request a special education impartial due process hearing.
HB 3991 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a child in public school.
HB 4047 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the extension to open-enrollment charter school employees of certain rights granted to school district employees.
HB 4137 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of directors of the Spectrum Management District.
HR 2153 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Henry L. Dugat Sr. and Bennie Lee Dugat on their 55th wedding anniversary.
HR 2269 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 1, 2015, as School Lunch Hero Day.
HR 2502 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating San Juana Elizondo of Houston on the occasion of her retirement and her birthday.
HR 2693 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Patricia K. Allen on her retirement from the Houston Independent School District.
HR 3423 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the House Research Organization for its work during the 84th Legislative Session.
83rd Regular Session
HB 471 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
HB 472 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 876 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to permit application requirements for solid waste facilities.
HB 877 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Oversight Committee.
HB 1070 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the expunction of certain alcohol- and drug-related offenses following successful treatment and rehabilitation.
HB 1071 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.
HB 1072 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
HB 1073 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by a public school or as faculty members of certain graduate programs at public institutions of higher education.
HB 1543 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for reappointment of the independent ombudsman of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the authority of the independent ombudsman in regard to juveniles in custody in certain facilities other than the department's facilities.
HB 1544 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to contract with a private vendor for the operation of a detention facility.
HB 1545 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the use of certain public transportation services by persons with disabilities.
HB 1933 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to condominium association records and meetings.
HB 1934 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to discrimination against an individual with a criminal record by a life insurance company.
HB 2056 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to representation of a person in a special education impartial due process hearing.
HB 2057 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to alternative dispute resolution methods regarding educational services for students with disabilities, including individualized education program facilitation.
HB 2058 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration of a high school equivalency examination.
HB 2367 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to discipline of public school students by school bus drivers.
HB 2368 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a study on waste reduction and a statewide waste reduction plan.
HB 2395 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2650 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee, the appointment of members, and the members' duties and responsibilities.
HB 2651 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a review by the commissioner of education of state law regarding student suspension, expulsion, or other disciplinary action and the implementation of that law by school districts.
HB 2652 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to providing inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with information regarding reentry and reintegration resources.
HB 2653 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a procedure for providing incentives for or imposing intermediate sanctions on a person who violates certain conditions of community supervision.
HB 2820 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the adoption of major curriculum initiatives by a school district.
HB 2821 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a postsecondary education paths pilot program in certain independent school districts.
HB 3001 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the duties of a school district peace officer.
HB 3002 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
HB 3003 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to school district programs to assist students in making the transition back to school after certain prolonged placements outside of school.
HB 3004 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
HB 3477 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the regulation of cosmetology, including eyebrow or facial hair threading.
HB 3478 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images, including images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; providing for the imposition of penalties.
HR 6 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Beverly Jo Cage on her retirement as principal of Almeda Elementary School in Houston.
HR 7 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending LaVonda Russell for her service as 2012-2013 financial secretary of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Public Interest Law Association.
HR 572 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating D'Artagnan Bebel of Houston on his receipt of an Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.
HR 646 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 5, 2013, as KIPP Day at the State Capitol.
HR 647 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 148th anniversary of the founding of Trinity United Methodist Church in Houston.
HR 1135 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Healthy Living Matters for its efforts to curb childhood obesity in Harris County.
HR 1341 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Charles W. Edwards, Jr., on his service to his country and his community.
HR 1905 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Teresa Camalita Lenoir of Georgetown on her 75th birthday.
HR 2631 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jaime C. Thompson on her graduation from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
HR 2632 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cynthia S. Goble on her graduation from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
HR 2772 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Elizabeth Smith of Houston for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Alma Allen.
HR 2773 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Adriana Olivia Espinoza of Victoria for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Alma Allen.
HR 2911 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Tomas Leon for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Alma Allen.
HR 3000 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the Delphian Scholarship Gala on February 8, 2014.
HR 3001 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending LaVonda Russell for her service as financial secretary of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Public Interest Law Association.
HR 3002 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cecilia Garcia Wofford on her retirement from Almeda Elementary School in Houston.
HR 3003 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Elta Alvarez on her retirement from Almeda Elementary School in Houston.
HR 3008 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Elizabeth Deiandria Smith for her service as president of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Public Interest Law Association.
82nd Regular Session
HB 359 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to discipline in public schools, including the use of certain disciplinary methods and the prosecution of certain children for school-related offenses.
HB 695 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program for the collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal of mercury-added thermostats.
HB 916 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
HB 917 Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 918 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to permit application requirements for solid waste facilities.
HB 919 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to monitoring, permitting, and reducing emissions of certain air contaminants and pollutants.
HB 920 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to educational involvement agreements setting forth the respective responsibilities of students, parents, teachers, and principals in public schools.
HB 1321 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
HB 1334 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the effect of a delay by the State Board for Educator Certification in renewing an educator's certification.
HB 1335 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain resources available to teachers of a public school student with a disability under the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities.
HB 1336 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images, including images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; providing for the imposition of penalties.
HB 1337 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.
HB 1477 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to awarding credit to certain inmates for time between release on and revocation of parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon.
HB 1744 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
HB 1775 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a study on waste reduction and a statewide waste reduction plan.
HB 2064 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on public transportation services for people with disabilities.
HB 2065 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs.
HB 2352 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates for release to mandatory supervision.
HB 2446 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances.
HB 2649 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
HB 2650 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a procedure for imposing intermediate sanctions on a person who violates certain conditions of community supervision.
HB 2651 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of visitors to use certain public transportation services for people with disabilities.
HB 3397 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of and requirements applicable to certain persons for supplemental nutrition assistance.
HB 3398 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to review and revision of certain memoranda of understanding.
HB 3787 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
HR 587 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Tammie Lang Campbell of Houston for her many contributions to her community.
HR 2093 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Congratulating Henry and Bennie Dugat of Liberty on their 51st wedding anniversary.
HR 2094 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Marivel Holguin on her 2011 graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
HR 2710 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Henry and Bennie Dugat of Liberty on their 51st wedding anniversary.
81st Regular Session
HB 451 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder.
HB 452 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
HB 474 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images, including images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; providing for the imposition of penalties.
HB 475 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance.
HB 476 Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 626 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to educational agreements setting forth the respective responsibilities of students, parents, and school personnel in public schools.
HB 1007 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the expiration of a stored value card.
HB 1256 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to requiring the posting of notice of voter complaint information at a polling place.
HB 1446 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process.
HB 1447 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to monitoring, permitting, and reducing emissions of certain air contaminants and pollutants.
HB 1448 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the requirements for voter registration.
HB 2265 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to permit application requirements for solid waste facilities.
HB 2266 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the investigation of indoor air quality in certain school buildings.
HB 2302 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the use of corporal punishment in public schools.
HB 2910 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to notice of the leave policies of a school district to district employees.
HB 2911 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the effect of a delay by the State Board for Educator Certification in renewing an educator's certification.
HB 2912 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to monitoring, permitting, and reducing emissions of certain air contaminants and pollutants.
HB 3029 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the minimum salary schedule for certain public school employees.
HB 3173 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs.
HB 3175 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to discipline of public school students by school bus drivers.
HB 4053 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to mandatory sanctions for certain academically unacceptable public school campuses.
HB 4054 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.
HB 4055 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to performance ratings assigned to certain open-enrollment charter schools under the public school accountability system.
HB 4056 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program for the collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal of mercury-added thermostats.
HB 4057 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the regulation and reporting of political contributions and expenditures and legislative caucus contributions and expenditures.
HB 4434 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to voter registration.
HB 4435 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the requirement for participation by certain principals in the school leadership pilot program for principals.
HB 4771 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of Harris County Improvement District No. 5; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 4795 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to territory included in, and the validation of acts of, the Harris County Improvement District No. 10 and the Harris County Improvement District No. 10B; changing the name of the Harris County Improvement District No. 10B.
HCR 192 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Congratulating Duncan Elementary School in Fort Hood on its receipt of the 2009 Texas State School of Character Award.
HJR 39 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Post-ratifying Amendment XXIV to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the denial or abridgment of the right to vote for failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.
HR 699 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Houston Independent School District Department of Library Services.
HR 1631 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the founding of the City of Prairie View.
HR 2343 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Orlando Antonio Perez of Houston.
80th Regular Session
HB 379 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
HB 380 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an educational involvement agreement setting forth the respective responsibilities of students, parents, teachers, and principals in public schools.
HB 381 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.
HB 942 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
HB 943 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to filing of personal financial statements by unsalaried appointed state officers.
HB 961 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the hours during which the polls are open on election day and conforming changes.
HB 1525 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance.
HB 1713 Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments
Caption: Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 1843 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a monitoring system that records images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; providing for the imposition of civil penalties.
HB 2911 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process.
HB 3403 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the allotment under the foundation school program for special transportation of students receiving special education services.
HB 3404 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to mandatory sanctions for certain academically unacceptable public school campuses.
HB 3405 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the recognition of law enforcement officers in certain counties.
HB 3649 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the exception of an audit working paper of a school district from required disclosure under the public information law.
HB 3650 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to advertising in Department of Public Safety driver's license mailings.
HB 3651 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the suspension, revocation, or cancellation of a driver's license, instruction permit, or operating privilege by the Department of Public Safety.
HB 3947 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the operation of motor vehicles and commercial motor vehicles.
HB 4013 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Spectrum Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
HJR 39 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Post-ratifying Amendment XXIV to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the denial or abridgment of the right to vote for failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.
HR 200 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the historic African American high schools of Texas and their graduates for their immeasurable contributions to the Lone Star State.
HR 1009 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Huston-Tillotson University Choir on the occasion of its annual Houston concert.
HR 1547 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Clarence Bradford for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 652 in Harris County.
HR 1548 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Empowering Teen Leaders program and welcoming its members to the State Capitol.
HR 1549 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Patricia A. Govan for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 722 in Harris County.
HR 1550 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring John L. Guess for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 693 in Harris County.
HR 1551 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring King Malaki Sims for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 638 in Harris County.
HR 1552 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Coretta Mallet Fontenot for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 630 in Harris County.
HR 1553 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring David H. Melasky for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 554 in Harris County.
HR 1554 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Vincent Sanders for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 525 in Harris County.
HR 1555 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Kevin Pever for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 506 in Harris County.
HR 1556 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Francene Shapiro for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 489 in Harris County.
HR 1557 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Curtis W. McDonald for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 458 in Harris County.
HR 1558 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Priscilla T. Bloomquist for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 453 in Harris County.
HR 1559 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Raka B. Ghosh for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 293 in Harris County.
HR 1560 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Harry "Skip" Connor for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 292 in Harris County.
HR 1561 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Curtis Thompson for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 286 in Harris County.
HR 1562 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Deidre Rasheed for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 216 in Harris County.
HR 1563 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Anna M. Giese for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 131 in Harris County.
HR 1564 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Grace Rodriguez Pendland for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 22 in Harris County.
HR 1565 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ann Edwards for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 384 in Harris County.
HR 1566 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Nedzra J. Ward for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 402 in Harris County.
HR 1567 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Betty Jean Keller for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 372 in Harris County.
HR 1568 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring John Martin for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 336 in Harris County.
HR 1569 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Annie Mitchell for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 319 in Harris County.
HR 1570 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mary M. Clemons for serving as Democratic precinct chair of Precinct 318 in Harris County.
HR 1623 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Polly Turner on the occasion of her retirement from Texas Southern University.
HR 1664 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Doris Johnson Allen of Houston.
HR 1837 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Robert F. Austin of Houston on his 75th birthday.
HR 1878 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Justin C. Stewart on his graduation from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.
79th Regular Session
HB 1115 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 5; providing authority to impose a tax and issue a bond or similar obligation.
HB 1819 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 5; providing authority to impose a tax and issue a bond or similar obligation.
HB 2413 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
HB 3014 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of local public junior colleges to provide training to state agency employees.
HB 3064 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to public school classroom instruction and teacher compensation.
HJR 84 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Post-ratifying Amendment XXIV to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the denial or abridgment of the right to vote for failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.
HR 1159 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Empowering Teen Leaders group on its visit to the State Capitol.
HR 1160 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ruth Ella Gee Byrd of Houston.
HR 1163 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Waymaker Life Strategies, Inc., and the Houston's Youth Program for Enrichment Freedom School program.
HR 1164 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Willie Richard Dean III on his receipt of the Sammy Award for Outstanding First Year Student Leader from Sam Houston State University.
79th 1st Called Session
HR 370 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Melvin Donald Smith of Cleburne.
79th 2nd Called Session
HR 62 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Texas A&M University and the National Hispanic Institute on their hosting of the Young Leaders Conference--Great Debate.
79th 3rd Called Session
HR 332 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Colonel Glenn E. Ballard on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Army.
HR 479 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Henry and Bennie Dugat on their 46th wedding anniversary.