Legislation authored by Brian Birdwell

Includes legislation with Brian Birdwell as the primary author for the 81st through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System. Author information is not available for the 87th Legislature.

88th Regular Session
SB 29	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/23 Caption: Relating to prohibited governmental entity implementation or enforcement of a vaccine mandate, mask requirement, or private business or school closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
SB 598	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault.
SB 599	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/23 Caption: Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by a district or county clerk and the issuance of a handgun license to a district or county clerk.
SB 600	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain criminal offenses involving the smuggling of persons.
SB 601	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Ellis County.
SB 602	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/23 Caption: Relating to the law enforcement authority of federal border patrol agents.
SB 782	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the employment of a chief privacy officer in the Department of Information Resources.
SB 783	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the use of an appliance, system, or component that is fueled by natural gas or propane.
SB 784	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/23 Caption: Relating to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in this state and the express preemption of local regulation of those emissions.
SB 785	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the ownership of and certain insurance policy provisions regarding the geothermal energy and associated resources below the surface of land.
SB 786	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/23 Caption: Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of closed-loop geothermal injection wells.
SB 1017	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/23 Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate an energy source or engine.
SB 1104	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
SB 1105	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the suspension and removal of certain public officers.
SB 1106	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the legislature's authority to terminate a declared state of disaster.
SB 1162	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the procedures for removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.
SB 1163	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the procedures and notice required before an individual's name is added to the central child abuse or neglect registry.
SB 1164	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the determination of the best interest of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
SB 1165	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the collection and confidentiality of information regarding weapons in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty.
SB 1166	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle involving theft of a firearm; increasing a criminal penalty.
SB 1167	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
SB 1168	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to the governance and administration of an appraisal district.
SB 1169	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices.
SB 1419	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to limitations on the use of public money under certain economic development agreements or programs adopted by certain political subdivisions.
SB 1420	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to municipal and county hotel occupancy taxes.
SB 1688	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Caption: Relating to requirements for a qualified business participating in the enterprise zone program during a certain period.
SB 1689	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Caption: Relating to claimant eligibility and initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.
SB 1893	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by governmental entities.
SB 1894	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting iron or steel products; authorizing a fee.
SB 1895	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
SB 1896	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the investigation of the death of a prisoner in county jail.
SB 1897	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to requirements for notice advertising the sale of property to enforce a self-service storage facility lien.
SB 1898	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to emergency medical transport by fire fighters of certain patients.
SB 1899	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to a law enforcement agency's use of deadly force by means of a drone.
SB 1900	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/23 Caption: Relating to foreign terrorist organizations, including the compilation of information regarding, certain civil actions brought against, and the prosecution of certain organized crime offenses involving a foreign terrorist organization and of sedition.
SB 1901	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the expiration and extension of certain provisions relating to engaging outside council for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission matters.
SB 1902	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the submission of certain state agency rules for review by the regulatory compliance division in the office of the governor.
SB 2097	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to annex property in certain water districts.
SB 2098	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to oversight by a county commissioners court of certain emergency services districts.
SB 2424	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to illegal entry into this state from Mexico by a person who is not a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States; creating criminal offenses.
SJR 35	Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.
SJR 36	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Rescinding the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
SJR 52	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Extending the deadline for the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
SJR 58	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
SJR 59	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the time during which the legislature may act on bills or resolutions during a regular session.
SJR 60	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the suspension of certain public officers by the governor and the trial, removal, and reinstatement of certain public officers by the senate.
SJR 61	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a regular session of the legislature.
SJR 62	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
SJR 63	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to consider legislation on any subject during a special session.
SJR 81	Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.
SR 156	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Texas Rangers on the occasion of its bicentennial.
SR 200	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Marcelo Cavazos on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 215	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Brad Toben for his service as dean of Baylor Law School.
SR 229	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Erath County, the City of Stephenville, Stephenville Independent School District and Tarleton State University for their contributions to the state.
SR 243	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Energy Day.
SR 257	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Marlin Community Garden Club on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 280	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Office of Constable on the occasion of its bicentennial.
SR 308	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 16, 2023, as Hill County Day.
SR 317	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Tenth Court of Appeals on the occasion of its centennial.
SR 351	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Lee Clay on the occasion of his 77th birthday.
SR 352	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 28, 2023, as Waco Day.
SR 360	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Lipan High School girls' basketball team for winning a state championship.
SR 361	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Lipan High School boys' basketball team for winning a state championship.
SR 386	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the La Vega High School girls' basketball team for winning a state championship.
SR 394	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 6, 2023, as Hood County Day.
SR 432	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 7 through 13, 2023, as Waco Travel and Tourism Week.
SR 433	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 18, 2023, as Baylor Day.
SR 434	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University.
SR 443	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 19, 2023, as Texas State Technical College Day.
SR 452	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Phi Kappa Chi on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.
SR 453	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Bikers Against Child Abuse, Incorporated, for its support of survivors of child abuse.
SR 631	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Leonard and Martha Evans on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 643	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the National Championship Barbecue Cookoff in the City of Meridian.
SR 656	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Greater Granbury Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America.
SR 680	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Gene Marshall DeLoach.
SR 686	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on S.B. 1893.
88th 1st Called Session
SB 2	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
SB 8	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force and making funds available to certain governmental entities.
SR 10	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Ellis County Precinct Two for its commitment to workplace safety.
SR 35	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting Rules of Impeachment of Warren Kenneth Paxton Jr., Attorney General of the State of Texas.
SR 36	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Ordering Warren Kenneth Paxton Jr., Attorney General of the State of Texas, to appear before the Texas Senate at or before 9:00 a.m. on September 5, 2023.
88th 2nd Called Session
SR 41	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Kim Patterson on the occasion of her retirement.
88th 3rd Called Session
SB 11	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
SR 32	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the City of Granbury on the occasion of the dedication of the site at Memorial Lane.
87th Regular Session
SB 13	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.
SB 737	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.
SB 738	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
SB 739	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the presiding officers of the boards of directors of certain river authorities.
SB 740	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
SB 741	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal.
SB 742	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area or emergency area.
SB 1025	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
SB 1046	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of radioactive waste; reducing a surcharge; reducing a fee.
SB 1177	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the establishment of a task force to evaluate state-owned artifact collections.
SB 1178	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the rights and duties of parents and the protection of parental rights in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
SB 1179	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the procedure for donating juror reimbursements.
SB 1255	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
SB 1256	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain property for an ad valorem tax abatement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act if certain renewable energy devices are installed or constructed on the property.
SB 1257	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the information required to be provided by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to the comptroller in connection with the comptroller's central registry of reinvestment zones designated and ad valorem tax abatement agreements executed under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
SB 1258	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the duty of a lessee or other agent in control of certain state land to drill an offset well, pay compensatory royalty, or otherwise protect the land from drainage of oil or gas by a horizontal drainhole well located on certain land.
SB 1259	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to causes of action for withholding payments of the proceeds from the sale of oil and gas production.
SB 1260	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to contract for the treatment of and sell drill cuttings.
SB 1261	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in this state and the express preemption of local regulation of those emissions.
SB 1262	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a restriction on the regulation of utility services and infrastructure based on the energy source to be used or delivered.
SB 1263	Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported Caption: Relating to funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
SB 1264	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the applicability of the Texas Fair Housing Act to certain sales and rentals.
SB 1265	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the eligibility of the National Hot Rod Association Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
SB 1285	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in McLennan County.
SB 1286	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in McLennan County and the operation of the county courts at law in that county.
SB 1450	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
SB 1586	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the governance and administration of an appraisal district.
SB 1587	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.
SB 1655	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to an annual report submitted to the comptroller by a county that imposes certain hotel occupancy taxes.
SB 1741	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to pretrial procedures, conditions for community supervision, and criminal punishment for conduct endangering the public safety; creating a criminal offense and increasing criminal penalties.
SB 1828	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the movement of certain vehicles transporting steel products made in the United States; authorizing a fee.
SB 2149	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the Sterrett Road Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 2244	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of the Lorena Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SJR 45	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
SJR 52	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund for the purpose of administering and implementing programs relating to reducing emissions of air contaminants or other pollutants and preventing areas of the state from being in violation of national ambient air quality standards.
SR 59	Last Action: Printed in full Caption: In memory of Congressman Ron Wright.
SR 109	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Covington Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cook-off.
SR 110	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Bikers Against Child Abuse, Incorporated.
SR 190	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 24, 2021, as Texas Oil and Gas Association and Virtual Texas Energy Day.
SR 243	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Baylor University men's basketball team for winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association championship title.
SR 262	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Railroad Commission of Texas on the occasion of its 130th anniversary.
SR 263	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Lipan High School girls' basktball team for winning a state championship.
SR 287	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing James Allan Curry on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 410	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Ralph H. Walton Jr. on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 446	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Midlothian Heritage High School girls' soccer team for winning a state championship.
SR 470	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Mason Lewis for winning a girls' golf individual state championship.
SR 505	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing William David Lacy for his induction into the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame.
SR 506	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing John E. Neill for his service on the Tenth Court of Appeals.
87th 1st Called Session
SB 76	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to athletic conference membership by institutions of higher education.
SR 6	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the McLennan Community College baseball team for winning a national championship.
SR 42	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Cenikor Foundation for its 55 years of service.
87th 2nd Called Session
SJR 1	Last Action: Record vote Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
86th Regular Session
SB 30	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to ballot language requirements for a proposition seeking voter approval for the issuance of bonds.
SB 403	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by and the issuance of handgun licenses to certain governmental officials.
SB 404	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to a petition by residents of certain counties for an election regarding voter approval of municipal annexation.
SB 405	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the criminal offense of making a false report to a peace officer, federal special investigator, law enforcement employee, corrections officer, or jailer.
SB 406	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal.
SB 407	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the presiding officers of the boards of directors of river authorities.
SB 408	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to eliminating distinctions in the application of consent annexation requirements.
SB 529	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to public access to juvenile court proceedings.
SB 530	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to civil and administrative penalties assessed or imposed for violations of laws protecting drinking water, public water supplies, and bodies of water.
SB 531	Last Action: House passage as amended reported Caption: Relating to the sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
SB 532	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the licensure and registration of persons engaged in certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas containers and systems.
SB 533	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain inactive wells.
SB 534	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the notice of a hearing to adopt a proposed rule under the Texas Clean Air Act.
SB 548	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to complaints filed with and certain other filings submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission.
SB 616	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
SB 619	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
SB 623	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
SB 625	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
SB 626	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
SB 627	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
SB 644	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.
SB 645	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to restrictions on holders of package store permits.
SB 646	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
SB 659	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
SB 698	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the expedited processing of certain applications for permits under the Texas Clean Air Act.
SB 915	Last Action: Referred to Property Tax Caption: Relating to ballot language requirements for a proposition seeking voter approval for the issuance of bonds.
SB 972	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
SB 973	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to a limited viewing of certain body worn camera recordings.
SB 1009	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
SB 1046	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Caption: Relating to the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
SB 1281	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in certain municipalities and counties.
SB 1319	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to certain taxes and to an annual report submitted to the comptroller concerning those taxes.
SB 1513	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Caption: Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of gas utilities.
SB 1514	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Caption: Relating to consolidation of annual reporting requirements of the Texas Workforce Commission.
SB 1515	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Caption: Relating to the registration of liquefied petroleum gas container manufacturers and the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas licensees; authorizing fees.
SB 1516	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to liability for obtaining improper unemployment compensation benefits.
SB 1993	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to civil and criminal liability for engaging in certain conduct involving a critical infrastructure facility; creating criminal offenses.
SB 1994	Last Action: Referred to Water & Rural Affairs Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills.
SB 1995	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor.
SB 1996	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to investigating and prosecuting the criminal offense of operating an unmanned aircraft over or near certain facilities.
SB 2096	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 84 in McLennan County as the Waco Police Sergeant Bobby Vicha Memorial Highway.
SB 2097	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the fiscal transparency of special purpose districts and other political subdivisions.
SB 2098	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.
SB 2099	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for burglary of a commercial building in which trade or commerce is conducted.
SB 2100	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the transfer of a retired law enforcement animal.
SB 2101	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an individual who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead.
SB 2102	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.
SB 2103	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the repeal of a provision governing the operation of jail commissaries in certain counties.
SB 2423	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
SCR 59	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Urging the president to designate a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.
SJR 32	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances.
SJR 67	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
SR 37	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2019, as Baylor Day.
SR 38	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 13, 2019, as Hood County Day.
SR 39	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University.
SR 104	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 20, 2019, as Hill County Day.
SR 105	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association to the State Capitol.
SR 108	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the members of the Texas State Technical College delegation to the State Capitol.
SR 226	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 20, 2019, as Texas Energy Day.
SR 227	Last Action: Printed in full Caption: In memory of Garrett Willis Hull.
SR 238	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Grandview High School football team for winning a state championship.
SR 285	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2019, as Navarro County Day.
SR 413	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 10, 2019, as Waco Day.
SR 414	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Susan Jones for receiving the Project Lead The Way Computer Science Teacher of the Year award.
SR 450	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the 2019 inductees of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
SR 451	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the annual Covington Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cook-off.
SR 583	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 28, 2019, as B.A.C.A. Heroes Day.
SR 593	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Tim Brown on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 594	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Baylor University Lady Bears basketball team for winning the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association championship.
SR 636	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Blackhawk Modifications, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
SR 724	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Friends of Memorial Lane and Hood County citizens on the occasion of National Police Week.
SR 746	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Lions Club International and the Waxahachie Lions Club for their service.
SR 780	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Stephen Carroll on the occasion of his high school graduation.
SR 848	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 3745.
85th Regular Session
SB 21	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the qualifications, duties, and limitations of Texas delegates to a convention called under Article V of the United States Constitution.
SB 522	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to issuing a marriage license and conducting a marriage ceremony.
SB 523	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility.
SB 524	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of abuse of a corpse.
SB 525	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court.
SB 526	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the abolishment of certain advisory committees and other state entities.
SB 527	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel.
SB 528	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the term of a chief administrative law judge.
SB 611	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to appointments by certain state officials to a legislative agency or an advisory committee.
SB 612	Last Action: Referred to General Investigating & Ethics Caption: Relating to complaints filed with and certain other filings submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission.
SB 670	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the appointment of the commissioners of the health and human services agencies by the governor.
SB 705	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to an exception from disclosure under the public information law for certain personal information of an applicant for an appointment by the governor.
SB 706	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the abolishment of the State Council on Competitive Government and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller.
SB 707	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain recorded statements made by child abuse victims.
SB 708	Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs Caption: Relating to an exemption from numbering for certain vessels propelled by trolling motors.
SB 709	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the applicability of the electronic filing requirement for personal financial statements to certain appointed officers.
SB 710	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to a photograph on a driver's license.
SB 750	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to restrictions on holders of package store permits.
SB 902	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the adoption of certain library standards by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
SB 903	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving property used for flood control purposes or a dam.
SB 904	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the creation of the Cresson Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Hood County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 905	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Cresson Crossroads Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 906	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the movement of portable building units over a state highway; authorizing a fee.
SB 907	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement of children in foster care.
SB 975	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the security of high-speed rail operated by a private entity.
SB 976	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the Falls County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
SB 1108	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.
SB 1109	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of the general election for officers.
SB 1110	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to allowing a person suspected of committing or attempting to commit theft to complete an education program offered by a merchant.
SB 1723	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Caption: Relating to the collection of soil monitoring samples from land application units where sewage sludge or domestic septage is applied.
SB 1724	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Caption: Relating to a permit requirement for the land application of domestic septage.
SB 1725	Last Action: Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security Caption: Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
SB 1726	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the franchise tax rate applicable to certain taxable entities that sell telephone prepaid calling cards.
SB 1727	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the procedure for an election to adopt a sales and use tax or to change the tax rate in an emergency services district.
SB 1728	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to public access to juvenile court proceedings.
SB 1729	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the reporting and disposition of certain state-owned real property.
SB 1730	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the designation of the director of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council and the director's authority and responsibilities.
SB 1731	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the repeal of laws governing certain state entities, including the functions of those entities, and to certain duties, responsibilities, and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on the abolishment of certain of those entities.
SB 1732	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 35W in Johnson County as the Deputy Clifton Taylor Memorial Highway.
SB 1733	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to recognition of certain identification documents by governmental officials.
SB 1893	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the administrative judicial regions in this state.
SJR 2	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
SJR 34	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the service of certain officeholders after the expiration of the person's term of office.
SR 19	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Lou and Jim "Corky" Dawson on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 146	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing this year's participants in the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University.
SR 165	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2017, as Hood County Day.
SR 166	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2017, as Hill County Day.
SR 167	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Bobby Littlefield on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 185	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2017, as Baylor Day.
SR 362	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2017, as Corsicana and Navarro County Day.
SR 386	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 15, 2017, as Waco Day.
SR 398	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 16, 2017, as West Day.
SR 471	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the Ennis Chamber of Commerce to the State Capitol.
SR 491	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the Junior Leadership Granbury Class of 2016-2017 to the State Capitol.
SR 538	Last Action: Again read Caption: Recognizing the Lipan High School boys basketball team for winning a state championship.
SR 596	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Academy at Nola Dunn for its commitment to excellence in education.
SR 597	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Burleson Young Executives Alliance Class of 2017 for its contributions to the community.
SR 632	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Billie Hopps for her 40 years of service to the children of Keene.
SR 686	Last Action: Again read Caption: Recognizing the leaders of Texas State Technical College for their achievements.
SR 810	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Earl Gillum for his career in law enforcement.
SR 811	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing D. L. Wilson for receiving a Lifesaving Award.
SR 812	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Chase Miller for saving the life of a young Texan.
SR 839	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the 2017 Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees for their accomplishments.
SR 888	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Weller Hensell Harris Jr. for his achievements.
SR 939	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1731.
84th Regular Session
SB 3	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
SB 11	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 210	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities.
SB 212	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Workforce Commission.
SB 213	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the functions and duties of the University Interscholastic League.
SB 216	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the functions and operation of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
SB 350	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the duties of the General Land Office and other state agencies with regard to the accounting for and management of real property owned by the state.
SB 351	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
SB 352	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
SB 420	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in Ellis County.
SB 523	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the sunset review of river authorities.
SB 524	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court.
SB 525	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to ad valorem tax lien transfers.
SB 526	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to restrictions on holders of package store permits.
SB 527	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 287 in Midlothian as the Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield Memorial Highway.
SB 528	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Caption: Relating to the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; transferring enforcement of certain reporting requirements, including the imposition of criminal, civil, and administrative penalties, from the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 557	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the composition, governance, and authority of a regional tollway authority that has or proposes to have projects located in counties that are not part of the authority.
SB 670	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to the Texas Identification Number system.
SB 671	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the designation of Loop 567 in Granbury as the Deputy Sergeant Lance McLean Memorial Highway.
SB 691	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain students enrolled in fire science courses at public institutions of higher education.
SB 729	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the qualifications, duties, and limitations of Texas delegates to a constitutional convention called under Article V of the United States Constitution.
SB 743	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales tax rate.
SB 861	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Caption: Relating to the installation of certain telephone or telegraph corporation facilities on or across public roads, streets, or water.
SB 862	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to voting methods in a property owners' association election or vote.
SB 863	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the audit of river authorities by the state auditor's office.
SB 864	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to secret ballots in a property owners' association election or vote.
SB 865	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to immunity of a governmental entity for damage to certain utility facilities.
SB 877	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty.
SB 953	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to an exemption for certain persons who sell signs from the requirement to be licensed as an electrician.
SB 1254	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to transparency in economic development negotiations involving a governmental body and a business prospect.
SB 1255	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
SB 1735	Last Action: Remarks ordered printed Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents.
SB 2054	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to the State Orphans Home Alumni Association.
SR 79	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2015, as Waco Day.
SR 150	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the members of the Hood County Long Term Recovery Committee.
SR 192	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the residents of West and first responders.
SR 193	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the members of Leadership Midlothian Class of 2014-2015.
SR 194	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the members of Leadership Waxahachie Class XX.
SR 252	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2015, as Hill County Day.
SR 297	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University.
SR 298	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Ennis High School Lions football team for winning a state championship.
SR 299	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Ellis County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post for winning a state competition.
SR 300	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the BBQ on the Bricks Annual Barbecue Cook-off in Kerens.
SR 333	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 10, 2015, as Corsicana and Navarro County Day.
SR 361	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sandra Lee Anderson.
SR 386	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming members of Leadership Cleburne to the Capitol.
SR 430	Last Action: Again read Caption: Celebrating March 30, 2015, as Baylor Day.
SR 481	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the Ennis Chamber of Commerce to the State Capitol.
SR 484	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the 2014-2015 Leadership Granbury class to the State Capitol.
SR 518	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming members of the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and the Cleburne Tuesday Forum to the Capitol.
SR 563	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Designating April 22, 2015, Texas State Technical College Day.
SR 589	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing members of Howard Students with Purpose on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol.
SR 646	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Toni Brown-Belew on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 660	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing members of the Burleson Young Executives Alliance on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol.
SR 678	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring May of 2015 as Syringomyelia Awareness Month in Texas.
SR 950	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the life of William R. Moody.
SR 1060	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 11.
83rd Regular Session
SB 182	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
SB 191	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits accounts.
SB 201	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Preservation Board.
SB 214	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; authorizing and otherwise affecting the application of certain fees.
SB 215	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including related changes to the status and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
SB 216	Last Action: Referred to Government Organization Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources and certain procurement functions of the comptroller of public accounts.
SB 220	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the abolition of the office of the fire fighters' pension commissioner and the transfer and disposition of its functions relating to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System and the Texas local firefighters retirement systems.
SB 436	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to administration of collegiate learning assessments to students at general academic teaching institutions.
SB 437	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
SB 438	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services.
SB 439	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the Weatherford College District service area.
SB 440	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants regarding standby electric generators affecting residential homes.
SB 441	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Fast Start Program to promote rapid delivery of workforce education and development.
SB 442	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment.
SB 443	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to leave for reserve law enforcement officers for required training.
SB 444	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
SB 445	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to an informed student document for prospective students of certain public institutions of higher education.
SB 530	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates.
SB 596	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the application process for certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses and the provision of alcoholic beverages on certain premises.
SB 597	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain Operation Enduring Freedom veterans.
SB 598	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to restrictions on holders of package store permits.
SB 655	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain authorized entities.
SB 683	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the election of members of the board of directors of the Benbrook Water Authority.
SB 838	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to giving priority to United States citizens and permanent resident aliens in awarding state-funded student financial assistance.
SB 922	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges.
SB 1091	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to a credit against the access fee for a private dock charged by the Brazos River Authority in the event of a drought.
SB 1092	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the audit and review of river authorities.
SB 1710	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students within the public higher education system and the timely graduation of students from public institutions of higher education.
SB 1711	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the extent and management of the John Graves Scenic Riverway.
SB 1893	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Chisholm Trails Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 1917	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle.
SCR 34	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing the citizens of West.
SJR 27	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain tax bills to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
SR 38	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the members of Leadership Cleburne to the State Capitol.
SR 59	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Daughters of the American Revolution on its new chapter in Bosque County.
SR 71	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring February 27, 2013, Hill County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 120	Last Action: Printed in full Caption: In memory of Jim Gray of Eddy.
SR 124	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the members of the 2012-2013 Leadership Granbury class to the State Capitol.
SR 193	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the members of the Leadership Waxahachie Class XVIII to the State Capitol.
SR 218	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the Leadership Midlothian Class of 2012-2013 to the State Capitol.
SR 237	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Corsicana and Navarro County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 285	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Texas Heroes Foundation on the occasion of its Texas Independence Day Celebration.
SR 293	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2013, as Baylor Day at the State Capitol.
SR 314	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Robert Griffin III on his exemplary accomplishments.
SR 315	Last Action: Printed in full Caption: In memory of Christopher Scott Kyle of Midlothian.
SR 337	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the members of the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and the Cleburne Tuesday Forum to the Capitol.
SR 338	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 13, 2013, as West Day at the State Capitol.
SR 339	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University.
SR 381	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Celebrating March 5, 2013, as Hewitt Day at the State Capitol.
SR 484	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the members of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce.
SR 512	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Elisabeth Guldmann Brannon on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 542	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Association of the United States Army and its visiting delegation.
SR 571	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the North Central Texas Academy Lady Pioneers for winning a state basketball championship.
SR 591	Last Action: Printed in full Caption: In memory of Chad Hutson Littlefield.
SR 638	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Recognizing April 17, 2013, as Texas State Technical College Day.
SR 695	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Baylor University Lady Bears basketball team for winning the 2012 national championship.
SR 699	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Baylor University men's basketball team for winning the 2013 National Invitational Tournament.
SR 766	Last Action: Printed in full Caption: In memory of Andrew Michael Keel.
SR 1013	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Lynn Forney Young on her installation as president general of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
83rd 1st Called Session
SB 9	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
SR 121	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Carol and Lawrence Link on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
83rd 2nd Called Session
SR 24	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lance McLean.
SR 32	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of William R. Moody.
SR 39	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the REACH Therapeutic Riding Center for its service to wounded veterans.
83rd 3rd Called Session
SR 5	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the West Veterans Honor Guard for its contributions to the community.
SR 6	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Hillsboro Cotton Pickin' Fair and Barbecue Cook-off.
SR 14	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John Graves.
82nd Regular Session
SB 353	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to the territory and dissolution requirements of the Southern Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 514	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the acquisition of land and facilities by the Texas State Technical College System.
SB 752	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to Internet access to checking account transactions of a public institution of higher education.
SB 753	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate outdoor lighting near astronomical observation facilities.
SB 754	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to a credit against the access fee for a private dock charged by the Brazos River Authority in the event of a drought.
SB 957	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the clarification of terminology relating to the Waco Center for Youth.
SB 1628	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the population of a county required to operate a juvenile justice alternative education program.
SB 1629	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the applicability of provisions concerning bond approval by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to certain water entities.
SB 1630	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation of residential appliance installation, including pool-related electrical devices, under the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act.
SB 1631	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
SB 1632	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to certain do-not-resuscitate orders and advance directives; providing penalties.
SR 40	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Celebrating January 25, 2011, as Hewitt Day at the State Capitol.
SR 98	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Timothy Karcher for his contributions to his country.
SR 104	Last Action: Again read Caption: Celebrating February 1, 2011, as Baylor University Day at the State Capitol.
SR 131	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing January 31, 2011, as Bosque County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 166	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Celebrating February 23, 2011, as Hill County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 181	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Celebrating February 9, 2011, as Waco Day at the State Capitol.
SR 198	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2011, as West Day at the State Capitol.
SR 199	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming Leadership Midlothian to the State Capitol.
SR 200	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 2, 2011, as Hood County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 204	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the 2011 Leadership Ennis class to the State Capitol.
SR 220	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 17, 2011, as Falls County and Marlin Day at the Capitol.
SR 296	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Celebrating West Day at the State Capitol on March 2, 2011.
SR 299	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Celebrating Texas Farm Bureau Day at the State Capitol.
SR 321	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the members of Leadership Cleburne to the State Capitol.
SR 364	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming members of the Leadership Waxahachie Class XVII to the State Capitol.
SR 389	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Coach Leta Andrews on becoming the most victorious coach in American high school basketball history.
SR 405	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing members of the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and the Cleburne Tuesday Forum on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol.
SR 456	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 10, 2011, as Corsicana and Navarro County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 457	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the members of Leadership Hillsboro to the State Capitol on February 23, 2011.
SR 474	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Happy Hill Farm Academy Lady Pioneers basketball team for winning the 2011 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools 1A state championship.
SR 499	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Texas State Technical College Student Leadership Council of Waco on the occasion of its visit to the State Capitol on March 22, 2011.
SR 536	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of William E. Nelson, Jr., of Waco.
SR 576	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Celebrating March 29, 2011, as Burleson Chamber Day at the Capitol.
SR 688	Last Action: Again read Caption: Recognizing April 7, 2011, as Texas State Technical College Day at the State Capitol.
SR 704	Last Action: Again read Caption: In memory of the life of Alphonso Steele.
SR 847	Last Action: Printed in full Caption: In memory of Clifton L. Taylor of Johnson County.
SR 963	Last Action: Again read Caption: Celebrating May 17, 2011, as BEST Robotics Day at the Capitol.
SR 1126	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John Edward Andrade, Sr.
SR 1127	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Bryan A. Burgess.
SR 1128	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Joel A. Ramirez.
SR 1251	Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 90.
82nd 1st Called Session
SR 17	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Sarah Ann Frazier of Crawford for being named a National Merit Scholar.
SR 27	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing G. Stephen Howerton for his 30 years of service to the City of Ennis.
SR 40	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Sharron Miles on the occasion of her installation as a Rotary District Governor.
SR 80	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Navarro College Bulldogs baseball team on winning the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I World Series championship.