Legislation authored by R.C. 'Nick' Nichols

Includes legislation with R.C. 'Nick' Nichols as the primary author for the 60th through 64th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

87th Regular Session
SB 5 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
SB 15 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Texas Consumer Privacy Act Phase I; creating criminal offenses; increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense.
SB 376 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to registration and annual filing requirements for governmental units establishing a self-insurance fund.
SB 506 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
SB 507 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an accommodation process authorizing the use of state highway rights-of-way by broadband-only providers.
SB 771 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the notice requirements for permits for the commercial surface disposal of oil and gas wastes.
SB 772 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the location of pits used in the production of oil and gas.
SB 773 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to notice of available alternatives to the lapse or surrender of a life insurance policy.
SB 774 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of emergency services commissioners in certain emergency services districts.
SB 775 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to medical billing services.
SB 868 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to certain revenues dedicated to the Texas Mobility Fund.
SB 871 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
SB 996 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to performance of an evaluation of real property for use by a financial institution.
SB 997 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to procedural requirements for the review of a contractual rate charged for the furnishing of raw or treated water or water or sewer service.
SB 1274 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the authority of a district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily lower the speed limit at a highway maintenance activity site.
SB 1455 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Texas Mobility Fund obligations.
SB 1456 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the dedication to the state highway fund of certain permit fee revenue attributable to oversize or overweight vehicles.
SB 1463 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on the impact of certain classifications of motor vehicle on the roads and bridges of this state.
SB 1464 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on future transportation needs for the year 2045.
SB 1559 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the Texas emission reductions plan fund and account and certain revenues deposited therein.
SB 1560 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the dedication to the state highway fund of certain permit fee revenue attributable to oversize or overweight vehicles.
SB 1727 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain local government corporations created for the development, construction, operation, management, or financing of transportation projects.
SB 2187 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to passenger transportation on state aircraft.
SB 2211 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the Angelina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4.
SCR 18 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Urging Congress to pass legislation that would grant licensing authority for public school bus drivers to the states.
SJR 59 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to constitutionally dedicate certain revenue directed to the state highway fund for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, and maintaining public roadways.
SR 314 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 175th anniversary of Henderson County.
SR 495 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing James M. Bass on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 516 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 5.
SR 545 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB on 15.
87th 1st Called Session
SR 1 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing November 23, 2021, as Texas Association of Builders Day.
87th 2nd Called Session
SR 3 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michael Lee on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 21 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Herbert G. Johnson Sr.
SR 23 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Missy Pillsbury for being named the General Aviation Airport Manager of the Year.
87th 3rd Called Session
SCR 3 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging Congress to pass legislation that would grant licensing authority for public school bus drivers to the states.
86th Regular Session
SB 14 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to broadband service or facilities provided by an electric cooperative.
SB 135 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land used as an ecological laboratory for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
SB 169 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on escort flag vehicles.
SB 356 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
SB 357 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to outdoor advertising signs regulated by the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 610 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee.
SB 611 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
SB 614 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Finance Commission of Texas, the Texas Department of Banking, and the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, to the training requirements applicable to the agencies overseen by the Finance Commission of Texas, and to the regulation of certain financial institutions and businesses.
SB 621 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
SB 622 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Securities Board.
SB 624 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; changing fees.
SB 661 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the establishment of rates for certain non-ERCOT utilities.
SB 700 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to retail public utilities that provide water or sewer service.
SB 701 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as timber land or restricted-use timber land.
SB 768 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Senate
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 100.
SB 769 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Senate
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 101.
SB 770 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Senate
Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District.
SB 808 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the construction manager-at-risk method of contracting for governmental construction projects.
SB 962 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating general revenue to that fund and the state highway fund.
SB 1091 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to vehicles eligible for veteran toll discount programs.
SB 1092 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain contracts requiring competitive bidding by the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 1126 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Senate
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 173; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 1213 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Orange County by the Public Safety Commission.
SB 1363 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to highway maintenance or construction vehicles and certain service vehicles.
SB 1364 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the operation of a vehicle transporting equipment used to load timber.
SB 1370 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to invoices and payments under certain state contracts for outside legal services.
SB 1371 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Liberty Grand Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 1459 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; changing fees.
SB 1460 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the conveyance of certain state forest land in Cherokee County under the control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
SB 1461 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on certain property owned by the Texas State Railroad Authority.
SB 1511 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Battleship "Texas."
SB 2208 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain counties.
SB 2272 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
SB 2418 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance within the economic stabilization fund and to the adjustment of allocations of amounts to be transferred to the economic stabilization fund and the state highway fund under Section 49-g, Article III, Texas Constitution.
SB 2453 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 178; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2481 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 164; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
SB 2482 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the creation of Tarkington Management District No. 1 of Liberty County; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 2483 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the creation of Plum Creek Management District No. 1 of Liberty County; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 2500 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 180; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2501 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the effect of municipal annexation of territory in the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 147.
SB 2516 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Senate
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 179; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2517 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the conversion of the May Public Utility District to the Harris-Liberty Counties 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 2527 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the conversion of the Liberty Public Utility District to the Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 7; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 2528 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Senate
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 176 of Montgomery County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2529 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Senate
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 177 of Montgomery County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SR 29 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
SR 119 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2019, as Cedar Creek Lake Area Day.
SR 131 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2019, as Athens Day.
SR 141 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Excelsior School for its role in the history of Shelby County.
SR 445 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Baker Pattillo.
SR 474 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
SR 537 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Shelbyville High School boys' basketball team for winning a state championship.
SR 569 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
SR 592 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Basket Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 599 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Roger I. Van Horn for his service to the Nacogdoches community.
SR 605 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 2019 as National Counseling Awareness Month in Texas.
85th Regular Session
SB 16 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
SB 172 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
SB 175 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
SB 197 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality.
SB 286 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the governing board of the Trinity Valley Community College District.
SB 307 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Senate
Caption: Relating to the functions and territory of the Upper Colorado River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
SB 308 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Senate
Caption: Relating to the Sulphur River Basin Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Committee.
SB 309 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Senate
Caption: Relating to the Palo Duro River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
SB 312 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation; authorizing an increase in rates charged for the use of state aircraft to provide for the acquisition of replacement aircraft; creating a criminal offense.
SB 317 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
SB 320 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of River Ranch Improvement District of Liberty County; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 321 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation of the River Ranch Municipal Utility District of Liberty County and the Riverside Municipal Utility District of Liberty County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 361 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to transportation network companies.
SB 577 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of state hospitals.
SB 678 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
SB 786 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
SB 960 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of prescribed burning by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 1006 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land used as an ecological laboratory for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
SB 1007 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the disclosure to public schools of certain records of students placed in residential facilities.
SB 1064 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to volunteer firefighter supervision of outdoor burning of waste consisting of plant growth.
SB 1145 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain non-ERCOT areas.
SB 1146 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of state hospitals; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1205 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sharing of death record information between the Department of State Health Services and the Department of Public Safety.
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Caption: Relating to the grant program using money from the transportation infrastructure fund.
SB 1397 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to notice by a property owner to a mortgage servicer that the owner intends to enter into a contract with a property tax lender.
SB 1456 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of certain counties; creating a criminal offense and affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
SB 1522 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the composition of the aviation advisory committee.
SB 1523 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the state safety oversight program for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems.
SB 1524 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/18
Caption: Relating to the movement of certain vehicles, including vehicles transporting an intermodal shipping container; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
SB 1578 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
SB 1744 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the regulation of motor fuel quality and motor fuel metering devices.
SB 2216 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to state fiscal matters regarding business and economic development.
SB 2252 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to granting road powers to the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 100; providing authority to issue bonds.
SB 2253 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to providing road powers to the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 101; providing authority to issue bonds.
SB 2282 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the Angelina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 and the territory of the Angelina County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1.
SCR 4 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Authorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board, to approve and permit the relocation of the Texas Game Warden Memorial to a site at the State Capitol, south of the Sam Houston Building, just outside of the historic grounds.
SCR 6 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2017, as Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Day at the State Capitol.
SCR 58 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 312.
SJR 19 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.
SJR 37 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
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 an amendment to the constitution to impose term limits for justices of the United States Supreme Court and to allow the states to overturn a decision of the United States Supreme Court.
SR 10 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing San Jacinto County on the occasion of the signing of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
SR 26 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Bascom W. Bentley III for his contributions to his community.
SR 116 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway.
SR 117 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Gerdau's Beaumont Steel Mill on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
SR 118 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating February 7, 2017, as Athens Day.
SR 138 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2017, as Leadership Jacksonville Day.
SR 139 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming February 6, 2017, as 9-1-1 Day.
SR 186 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the First State Bank of Brownsboro on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 211 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 16, 2017, as Nacogdoches-SFA Day.
SR 228 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Montgomery County Historical Commission on the occasion of the dedication of the Lake Creek Settlement Official Texas Historical Marker.
SR 229 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating July 21, 2017, as First Lady Frances Cox Henderson Day.
SR 263 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 22 and 23, 2017, as Palestine Days.
SR 321 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ronald H. Hufford on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 428 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing parents and family members of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
SR 451 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Department of Transportation for its work.
SR 672 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the first license plate issued by the State of Texas.
SR 673 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Leadership Athens Class of 2016-2017 for its contributions to Henderson County.
SR 741 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mary Ann Whiteker on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 792 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SR 793 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing July 19, 2017, as Back the Badge Day in Hardin County.
85th 1st Called Session
SB 78 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land used as an ecological laboratory for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
84th Regular Session
SB 5 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund and the available school fund of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue and to the uses of the revenue allocated to the state highway fund.
SB 156 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
SB 178 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
SB 275 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
SB 323 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange.
SB 324 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
SB 333 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Montgomery County Hospital District.
SB 347 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the governing board of the Trinity Valley Community College District.
SB 372 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the abolishment of the Orange County child support office and to the divorce and contempt fees paid in Orange County.
SB 464 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to eliminating provisions authorizing or requiring public institutions of higher education to set aside portions of tuition for student financial assistance and other purposes.
SB 561 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 1293 in Hardin County as the Game Warden Wesley W. Wagstaff Memorial Highway.
SB 562 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to annual permits to move certain equipment; authorizing a fee.
SB 638 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Shepherd Independent School District; requiring the payment of certain transaction fees.
SB 732 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products.
SB 918 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization.
SB 1043 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Public Safety; creating a criminal offense; providing a penalty; authorizing fees.
SB 1171 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain oversize or overweight vehicles transporting timber, timber products, or forestry equipment on certain public roadways.
SB 1172 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the issuance of obligations payable from and secured by the Texas Mobility Fund.
SB 1173 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to commercial driver's licenses and commercial learner's permits and the operation of commercial motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
SB 1294 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to certain limitations on design-build contracts for transportation infrastructure projects.
SB 1457 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to bad faith claims of patent infringement; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1458 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to entities operating railroads in this state.
SB 1849 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the deposit of certain amounts to the credit of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
SB 1850 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a sales tax exemption for the rental of equipment used in the construction or improvement of a road or highway for a governmental entity.
SB 1851 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the premises covered by mixed beverage permits for certain county-owned facilities.
SB 1852 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the adoption of an amendment procedure for restrictive covenants affecting real property in certain residential subdivisions.
SB 1948 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to certain holders of motor home manufacturer's and dealer's licenses.
SB 2025 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 147; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2026 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 150; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2027 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 149; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2028 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 151; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2043 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of Valley Ranch Medical Center Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 2044 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of Valley Ranch Town Center Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 2049 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District.
SJR 5 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax and the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle to the state highway fund.
SJR 14 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.
SJR 62 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue sources to be used for the acquisition of rights-of-way for and the construction and maintenance of public roadways.
SR 30 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Texas A&M Forest Service.
SR 77 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
SR 84 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leadership Southeast Texas Day on February 3, 2015.
SR 93 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming residents of Cedar Creek Lake area of Henderson County on the occasion of Cedar Creek Lake Day.
SR 129 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2015, as Lufkin-Angelina County Day.
SR 153 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association to the State Capitol.
SR 200 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Gloria Bonita Guinn Jennings on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 201 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Cherokeean Herald in Rusk on the occasion of its 165th anniversary.
SR 202 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 18 and 19, 2015, as Nacogdoches-SFA Days.
SR 203 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michael W. Alford on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 204 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating February 18, 2015, as Athens Day.
SR 205 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the life of William Riley Boyd Jr.
SR 206 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of W. I. Davis Jr.
SR 245 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 25 and 26, 2015, as Palestine Day.
SR 246 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway.
SR 292 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 1 through 3, 2015, as Golden Triangle Days.
SR 324 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 5, 2015, as Shelby County Day.
SR 358 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing The 100 Club for its support of first responders.
SR 466 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jerry Huffman on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 467 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing United Pentecostal Church of Weches on the occasion of its 90th anniversary.
SR 553 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the honorees of the American Legion Department of Texas District 2 Spring Convention.
SR 554 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Paul Ragsdale.
SR 600 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jerry Nickerson on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 637 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 29, 2015, as Don't Mess With Texas Day.
SR 638 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Fredna Ruth West.
SR 714 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lufkin High School boys' soccer team for winning a state championship.
SR 755 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Clyde Jordan.
SR 997 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 26, 2015, as John Wayne Day.
SR 1029 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Hobo Cook-Off & Gypsy Jamboree.
SR 1035 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.J.R. No. 5.
SR 1049 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rance William Humphreys.
83rd Regular Session
SB 95 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
SB 96 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
SB 177 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
SB 204 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers; changing a fee.
SB 205 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; changing certain fees.
SB 206 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
SB 207 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
SB 211 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Facilities Commission and to property development plans in connection with governmental entities; authorizing fees.
SB 212 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees and the elimination of a fee.
SB 287 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
SB 349 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to standards for power lines.
SB 387 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to county participation in a program for improvement of collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases.
SB 388 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to county participation in a program for improvement of collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases.
SB 510 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to passing certain vehicles on a highway; providing a penalty.
SB 665 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to a school district's recognition of and education regarding traditional winter celebrations.
SB 808 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to county participation in a program for improvement of collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases.
SB 810 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a defense to prosecution of the offense of Medicaid fraud.
SB 1002 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Nacogdoches County Hospital District to employ physicians.
SB 1110 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the purposes and designation of a transportation reinvestment zone.
SB 1164 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 1265 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties.
SB 1266 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 135; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1267 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the liability of individuals providing labor or assistance to the Texas Forest Service in the performance of certain fire suppression duties.
SB 1405 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in man-made or natural disasters.
SB 1664 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to commercial driver's licenses and commercial learner's permits and the operation of commercial motor vehicles; creating an offense.
SB 1669 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by counties and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
SB 1670 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the fees for oversize and overweight vehicle permits.
SB 1671 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the fines for and other enforcement of laws providing for the operation of oversize or overweight vehicles; creating an offense.
SB 1729 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an agreement between the Department of Public Safety and a county for the provision of renewal and duplicate driver's license and other identification certificate services; authorizing a fee.
SB 1730 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority.
SB 1840 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 1881 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the composition of the 12th and 369th Judicial Districts, the redesignation of the district attorney for the 12th Judicial District as the district attorney for the 369th Judicial District, and the composition of the Leon County juvenile board.
SB 1913 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain special districts in Montgomery County to enter into strategic partnership agreements.
SJR 9 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.
SJR 20 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
SR 40 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 7, 2013, as Lufkin-Angelina County Day at the Capitol.
SR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 20 and 21, 2013, as Nacogdoches-SFA Days at the State Capitol.
SR 42 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Athens Day at the State Capitol.
SR 43 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 6 and 7, 2013, as Palestine Day at the State Capitol.
SR 44 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 2013, as Cedar Creek Lake Day at the State Capitol.
SR 78 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association to the State Capitol.
SR 133 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway.
SR 819 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Wade Wilson.
SR 841 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Bob McDonald for his stewardship of the Athens Cemetery.
SR 850 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Bannister Luther DeBerry.
SR 1089 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1675.
SR 1090 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2741.
83rd 1st Called Session
SB 25 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.
SB 26 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange.
SB 40 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to commercial driver's licenses and commercial learner's permits and the operation of commercial motor vehicles; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
SJR 2 Last Action: House passage as amended reported
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund, to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the state highway fund and the dedication of that revenue, and to authorize the payment of the principal and interest on certain highway improvement bonds from other money deposited to the state highway fund.
83rd 2nd Called Session
SCR 1 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 16.
SJR 1 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund, to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the state highway fund and the dedication of that revenue, and to authorize the payment of the principal and interest on certain highway improvement bonds from certain general revenue transferred to the state highway fund.
SR 28 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Riley Boyd, Jr.
SR 29 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Judy Smith on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 61 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Inez Reeder Conley on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 94 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Yancie J. Tolbert II.
SR 95 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Eddie Lehr for being named the 2013 Texas Officer of the Year.
SR 107 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.J.R. No. 2.
SR 108 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 16.
83rd 3rd Called Session
SB 1 Last Action: Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
Caption: Relating to the creation and functions of legislative select committees on transportation funding, expenditures, and finance and to the preservation of a sufficient balance in the economic stabilization fund.
SJR 1 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund and to the state highway fund and for the dedication of the revenue transferred to the state highway fund.
82nd Regular Session
SB 19 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects.
SB 174 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
SB 175 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
SB 281 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a molecular science building at Stephen F. Austin State University.
SB 303 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to health care services provided or paid by certain hospital districts.
SB 304 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to employment services programs for certain residents receiving services from public hospitals or hospital districts.
SB 379 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the issuance and renewal of a real estate inspector license.
SB 429 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to notification of applications for permits for certain injection wells.
SB 430 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to written notice to a groundwater conservation district of groundwater contamination.
SB 523 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
SB 538 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to transportation reinvestment zones.
SB 548 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the environmental review process for transportation projects.
SB 572 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer utility service.
SB 573 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
SB 581 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority and powers of regional mobility authorities.
SB 583 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalty for failure of a trustee to pay the beneficiaries of the trust the purchase price for timber sold by the trustee.
SB 584 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the unauthorized harvesting of standing timber; providing for the imposition of a criminal penalty.
SB 635 Last Action: Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 636 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of more than one water or sewer system under a single tariff by an investor-owned utility.
SB 637 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the recovery of certain rate case expenses by an investor-owned water and sewer utility.
SB 645 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
SB 646 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Forest Service.
SB 661 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions, as applicable, of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas; imposing administrative penalties.
SB 662 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 663 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 664 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources.
SB 688 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of criminal Medicaid fraud and certain other offenses related to Medicaid fraud; providing penalties.
SB 730 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the conversion of a nontolled state highway or segment of the state highway system to a toll project.
SB 731 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the attorney general's legal sufficiency review of a comprehensive development agreement.
SB 732 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain regulations by a municipality in its extraterritorial jurisdiction involving trees and vegetation.
SB 909 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the discharge of a surety's liability on a bail bond in a criminal case.
SB 996 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to establishing a pill splitting program to reduce health plan costs for certain public employees.
SB 1058 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Aging and Disability Services to the Angelina and Neches River Authority.
SB 1059 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the program for improvement of collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases.
SB 1184 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Timber Springs Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
SB 1185 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the operation and maintenance of a fairground in the county.
SB 1378 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribe to commission peace officers.
SB 1812 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to criminal history record information of certain applicants for a certificate of registration issued by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
SB 1899 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to compensation for services and reimbursement for expenses of a member of the board of directors of the Lake View Management and Development District.
SJR 11 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.
SJR 22 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
SR 91 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 25, 2011, as Texas Merchandise Vending Association Day at the State Capitol.
SR 212 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2011, as Lufkin-Angelina County Day at the Capitol.
SR 256 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 16 and 17, 2011, as Nacogdoches-SFA Days at the State Capitol.
SR 318 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 22 and 23, 2011, as Athens Days at the State Capitol.
SR 347 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 24, 2011, as Palestine Day at the State Capitol.
SR 416 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lois Shaw Jordan of Kilgore.
SR 463 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Toyota Texas Bass Classic for its support of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SR 464 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard Lewis Waltman of Athens.
SR 530 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John D. Eckstrum on being named Realtor of the Year by the Texas Association of Realtors.
SR 531 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Neches High School girls' basketball team for winning the Class 1A Division II state championship title.
SR 532 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 14, 2011, as Cedar Creek Lake Day at the State Capitol.
SR 533 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Louann Confer of Mabank.
SR 580 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Doris Howdeshell on the occasion of her retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.
SR 581 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway.
SR 681 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John E. Tomlin of Shelby County.
SR 682 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2011, as Shelby County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 726 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Gail Green for her service to the citizens of Texas.
SR 886 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Observing May of 2011 as Fight Arthritis Pain Month in Texas.
SR 894 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ray Neal McEachern of San Augustine for receiving the Pioneer Award from the San Augustine County Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
SR 1198 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the First United Methodist Church of Palestine on the occasion of its 175th anniversary.
SR 1218 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2499.
SR 1219 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1112.
82nd 1st Called Session
SB 34 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the establishment of certain water and sewer utility rates and the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
SR 39 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Britton E. Plunk of Silsbee.
81st Regular Session
SB 17 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the design, development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects; granting the authority to issue bonds.
SB 218 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
SB 219 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
SB 220 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the conversion of a nontolled state highway or segment of the state highway system to a toll project.
SB 221 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the requirement that retail water and utility services maintain auxiliary generators for use during an extended power outage.
SB 273 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to testing requirements for certain commercial injection wells.
SB 274 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limitations on the location of injection wells.
SB 275 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the application of new requirements for commercial underground injection control wells to be adopted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 596 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the name of Stephen F. Austin State University.
SB 597 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a molecular science building at Stephen F. Austin State University.
SB 638 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the collateralization of certain public funds; providing administrative penalties.
SB 717 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of more than one water or sewer system under a single tariff by an investor-owned utility.
SB 718 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer utility service.
SB 719 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.
SB 720 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the recovery of certain rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility.
SB 741 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction over a wage claim filed after the deadline.
SB 848 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the election, and validation of acts, of members of the board of directors of Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 1117 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations through binding arbitration.
SB 1128 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for medical equipment used by physicians in certain areas of this state.
SB 1129 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to membership on and reporting requirements of the child fatality review team committee.
SB 1169 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to abolishing the Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority and to the certification and operation of private sector prison industries programs.
SB 1170 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to health care services provided or paid by a hospital district or public hospital.
SB 1171 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain health-related reports, records, and information.
SB 1172 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to on-site surveys of home and community support services agencies.
SB 1360 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the deadlines for commencement and completion of the Lake Columbia reservoir project.
SB 1361 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
SB 1432 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of criminal Medicaid fraud and certain other offenses related to Medicaid fraud; providing penalties.
SB 1473 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to employment services programs for certain residents receiving services from public hospitals or hospital districts.
SB 1474 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to compensation for certain emergency services personnel.
SB 1633 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to certain restrictions on the composition of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.
SB 1668 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
Caption: Relating to application requirements and performance standards for agricultural biomass and landfill diversion incentive grants.
SB 1669 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority and powers of regional mobility authorities.
SB 1670 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to Polk County.
SB 1671 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the permissible uses of money in an ad valorem tax increment account for a transportation reinvestment zone established by a municipality.
SB 1672 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to extension or modification of restrictive covenants in certain residential real estate subdivisions.
SB 1979 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Blaketree Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Montgomery County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2116 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a pilot program to provide community-based alternatives under the Medicaid program for certain individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
SB 2117 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to physician staffing requirements for certain hospitals.
SB 2377 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to engineering and design contracts for the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 2378 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the purposes and designation of a transportation reinvestment zone.
SB 2389 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to physician staffing requirements for hospitals.
SB 2503 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Lake View Management and Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting certain powers relating to navigation improvements; and granting powers of a road district.
SB 2504 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 128 and 129; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2518 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Somerset Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SCR 35 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Affirming that the State of Texas claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
SJR 10 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.
SR 69 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Charlene and Earl Long on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary.
SR 70 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Zachary Cook.
SR 71 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 25 through 27, 2009, as Southeast Texas Days at the State Capitol.
SR 117 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 3, 2009, as Cedar Creek Lake Day at the State Capitol.
SR 118 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 3 and 4, 2009, as Palestine Days at the State Capitol.
SR 174 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to science education.
SR 175 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Francine and Ruben W. Hope, Jr., on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 11 and 12, 2009, as Angelina County Days at the Capitol.
SR 253 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 18 and 19, 2009, as Nacogdoches County Days at the State Capitol.
SR 254 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 18, 2009, as Stephen F. Austin State University, SFA Student Government Association, and SFA Alumni Association Day.
SR 319 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 24 and 25, 2009, as Athens Days at the State Capitol.
SR 320 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 25 and 26, 2009, as Shelby County Days at the State Capitol.
SR 384 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Marlin C. Young of Nacogdoches.
SR 385 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Austin Bank for being named as one of the 2009 Best Companies to Work for in Texas.
SR 398 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jean Paul Destarac of Tyler for being named a Distinguished Finalist by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
SR 399 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Russell Frautschi and Katie Stark of Athens High School for advancing to the state University Interscholastic League debate competition.
SR 400 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 10, 2009, as Texas Folklore Society Day.
SR 523 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway.
SR 527 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring March 25 and 26, 2009, as Jacksonville Leadership Days.
SR 535 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the men's basketball team of Stephen F. Austin State University for winning the Southland Conference.
SR 536 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard P. Sheffield of Jacksonville.
SR 561 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 2, 2009, as Rusk Day at the State Capitol.
SR 562 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the students at Woden Elementary School in Nacogdoches County for their achievements.
SR 676 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 26, 2009, as Texas Music Awards Day in Texas.
SR 950 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Danielle Heithoff for being named Player of the Year on the Tyler Morning Telegraph 2009 All-East Texas Girls Basketball Team.
SR 1018 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the convening of the 2009 Forest Summit by the Texas Forestry Association.
SR 1064 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4498.
81st 1st Called Session
SB 3 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the design, development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects; granting the authority to issue bonds.
80th Regular Session
SB 575 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
SB 576 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
SB 726 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the recovery of certain rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility.
SB 727 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the provision by a water and sewer utility of service in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 802 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the child fatality review process, including the composition and functions of the child fatality review team committee.
SB 825 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a program to control or eradicate nuisance aquatic vegetation.
SB 852 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to certain actions that constitute unlawful acts against the Medicaid program.
SB 853 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, functions, operations, and financing of the San Jacinto Special Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 875 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer utility service.
SB 928 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Montgomery County.
SB 1091 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Somerset Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1092 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Somerset Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1267 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a moratorium on the inclusion of certain provisions in a comprehensive development agreement or the sale of a toll project and to the creation and duties of a study committee.
SB 1268 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the conversion of a nontolled state highway or segment of the state highway system to a toll project.
SB 1382 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the expansion of school of nursing facilities at Stephen F. Austin State University.
SB 1393 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
SB 1394 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to designating a county official to file certain financial information with the county commissioners court.
SB 1656 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the terms of a water supply contract with the Sabine River Authority in connection with the production of electricity.
SB 1657 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Department of Transportation related to relocation assistance.
SB 1658 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to fill certain prescriptions in the event of a disaster.
SB 1659 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer of the Texas State Railroad to, and the creation of, the Texas State Railroad Authority.
SB 1748 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the collateralization of certain public funds; providing administrative penalties.
SB 1946 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Hardin Store Road Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Montgomery County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1963 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 113; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1964 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 114; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1965 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 121; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1966 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 123; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1967 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 124; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1993 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the validation of acts and proceedings of the Lake View Management and Development District and the division of the district into two or more new districts.
SB 2014 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Montgomery, Waller, and Grimes Counties; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 2023 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the composition and terms of office of the board of directors of the Sabine County Hospital District.
SCR 38 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of James Pinckney Henderson.
SJR 23 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes to five percent or less and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 10 percent on increases for residence homesteads in the county.
SR 134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Baker Pattillo on his appointment as President of Stephen F. Austin State University.
SR 182 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Zachary Lynn Zachary for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 183 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Cedar Creek Lake Area Day at the State Capitol.
SR 297 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Nacogdoches County and the cities of Athens and Lufkin on their selection as the first Texas Certified Retirement Communities.
SR 298 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 21, 2007, as Athens Day at the State Capitol.
SR 306 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 21 and 22, 2007, as Angelina County Days at the Capitol.
SR 307 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 21 and 22, 2007, as Stephen F. Austin State University Student Government Association and Alumni Association Days at the State Capitol.
SR 308 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 21 and 22, 2007, as Nacogdoches County Days at the State Capitol.
SR 327 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Designating the Young Texas Artists Music Competition in Conroe as an official Texas State music competition.
SR 452 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway.
SR 604 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Frank Edward "F. E." Parker of Center.
SR 605 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of the Jacksonville Leadership Institute to the State Capitol.
SR 606 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 29, 2007, as Shelby County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 710 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sergeant Ryan Patrick Green of Conroe.
SR 827 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Expressing the need for the 80th Texas Legislature to consider an increase in the homestead exemption for public education tax purposes.
SR 889 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing W. L. "Blackie" Bilnoski on the occasion of his retirement from the Willis City Council.
SR 969 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Walden Emergency Management Action Team-Community Emergency Response Team for its contributions to its community.
SR 1212 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kari and Jeff McAdams on the birth of their daughter, Madeline Kay McAdams.
61st Regular Session
HB 597 Caption: Relating to the election of city councilmen in certain cities.
HB 671 Caption: Relating to the protection of persons who file a claim or aid in filing a claim or testify at hearings concerning a claim under the Texas Workmen's Compensation Act.
HB 900 Caption: Relating to the right of an injured employee entitled to medical aid and treatment under the provisions of the workmen's compensation law to select a licensed physician of his own choice.
HB 1166 Caption: Relating to benefit eligibility conditions under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
HB 1167 Caption: Relating to exclusions from the definition of "employment" under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
HCR 25 Caption: Directing the State Board of Insurance to consider returns on investment income in determining rates for automobile insurance.
HR 93 Caption: Honoring Representative Cletus A. "Cowboy" Davis on his birthday.
HR 391 Caption: Congratulating the Crutsingers on the birth of their twin sons, Randall Harold and Russell Howell.
61st 1st Called Session
HCR 14 Caption: Welcoming Richard Norgaard to the State Capitol.
HCR 17 Caption: Directing the State Board of Insurance to consider returns on all forms of investment income in determining rates for automobile insurance.
61st 2nd Called Session
HCR 2 Caption: Directing the State Board of Insurance to consider returns on all forms of investment income in determining rates for automobile insurance.