Legislation authored by Ted Lyon

Includes legislation with Ted Lyon as the primary author for the 66th through 72nd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

72nd Regular Session
SB 109	Last Action: Refer to s/c on Regulatory Agencies Caption: Relating to prohibiting employment discrimination against certain peace officers and employees of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for refusing to take a polygraph examination.
SB 110	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to complaints about and disciplinary measures taken against certain peace officers or fire fighters.
SB 113	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to the compensation of a deputy sheriff assigned as a bailiff in Dallas County.
SB 185	Last Action: Subcommittee meeting cancelled Caption: Relating to the regulation by the public utility commission of fuel cost collection by electric utilities.
SB 201	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the violation by a county clerk or the clerk's deputy of certain requirements relating to the filing of a subdivision plat or replat.
SB 238	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the termination of insurance agency contracts.
SB 290	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain electronic products used in the practice of dentistry.
SB 327	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to the reporting of injuries to the Texas Department of Health; amending Title 2, Health and Safety Code; and declaring an emergency.
SB 354	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the purchase of insurance by municipalities without competitive bidding.
SB 405	Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to the protection of wildlife resources from toxic products or hazardous material; providing a penalty.
SB 407	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to the imposition and recovery of penalties for the unauthorized killing, catching, possessing, taking, or injuring of particular animals.
SB 428	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the eligibility of professional athletes who are employed by a franchise of the National Football League, National Basketball Association, American League of Professional Baseball Clubs or the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs for the receipt of workers' compensation benefits.
SB 440	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of dues in certain employee organizations as contributions to the organization's political committee.
SB 554	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to the requirement that the thumbprint of certain juveniles be placed on an adjudication order.
SB 555	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the adjudication and disposition of a child engaging in conduct indicating a need for supervision.
SB 563	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to warrantless arrests, amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended.
SB 564	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of electricians and electrical contractors; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 580	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the regulation of currency exchange or transmission businesses; providing penalties.
SB 583	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91 Caption: Relating to the Role of the Family in Reducing Recidivism Advisory Committee to the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Youth Commission, and to the duties of that committee.
SB 628	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law in Smith County.
SB 717	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the licensing and training of peace officers, jailers, and reserve law enforcement officers by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
SB 820	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to the post-exposure treatment of first responders exposed to reportable communicable diseases; and declaring an emergency.
SB 828	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the treatment of chemically dependent offenders in the criminal justice system.
SB 894	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to admitting wills to probate without the necessity of a hearing.
SB 895	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the registration and regulation of all-terrain vehicles; and declaring an emergency.
SB 910	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to rights and remedies under The Securities Act.
SB 911	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91 Caption: Relating to the preparation of an annual report on the availability of substance abuse treatment and prevention services to participants in the criminal justice system.
SB 912	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the composition of community justice task forces.
SB 967	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to requirements that certain actions involving an insurance corporation and a resident of this state be brought in the courts of this state.
SB 968	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain actions involving a public retirement system be brought in the courts of this state.
SB 969	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the fines for the offense of illegal expenditure or investment under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
SB 970	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to certain annuities based on service credited in the elected class of membership of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1144	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to an expansion of the rights of crime victims.
SB 1145	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to the subpoena of a lawyer or a lawyer's representative to provide testimony, documents, or tangible objects concerning a client or former client.
SB 1167	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the requirements for an expunction order.
SB 1214	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the Smith County Juvenile Board.
SB 1260	Last Action: Refer to s/c on Regulatory Agencies by Chair Caption: Relating to the licensure and regulation of clinical laboratories; providing penalties; and appropriating fees.
SB 1268	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to the review of placement of a child under the care of the Texas Department of Human Services.
SB 1290	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91 Caption: Relating to a security interest in minerals, including oil and gas.
SB 1368	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the offense of solicitation of the delivery of controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, or dangerous drug.
SB 1375	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the terms of office of a member of the governing boards of certain hospital districts.
SB 1407	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the rights of victims of crimes.
SB 1496	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the offense of failing to require a child riding in a car to be secured by a safety belt.
SB 1546	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to improvements which may be undertaken by a municipal public improvement district and to the procedure for creating the district.
SB 1563	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the composition of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the employment of parole commissioners to make certain parole decisions, and to the manner in which decisions regarding population management are made in emergency overcrowding situations in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SB 1573	Last Action: Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations Caption: Relating to creation of a state grant writing team in the Office of State-Federal Relations.
SB 1607	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the disposal of solid waste in certain landfills in this state.
SCR 57	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Granting Mary Esther Messick permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Human Services.
SCR 60	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Encouraging all independent school districts to fully utilize the Education for Self Responsibility II: Prevention of Drug Use curriculum guide.
SCR 97	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Extending sincere congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. George T. Griffin on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SCR 154	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Welcoming the 1994 World Cup to Texas.
SCR 158	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Resolving that a joint interim study committee be designated as the Legislative Law Enforcement Study Committee.
SR 9	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Danny G. Shaw, Jr. for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 85	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sarah McClendon upon receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for journalism from the Headliners Foundation.
SR 143	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Marine Lance Corporal Daniel B. Walker.
SR 171	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to County Judge Winston Reagan on the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of public service.
SR 219	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 27, 1991, as Tyler Day.
SR 220	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mrs. Gertrude Buckley Windsor.
SR 275	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the members of D-FY-IT.
SR 406	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring March 25, 1991, Kaufman County Day.
SR 465	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mrs. Ivah Albright and the Tyler Area Children's Chorale for being chosen to represent the United States at the United Nations "World Children's Day" Event.
SR 527	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating the 1990s as "The Aviation and Space Technologies Advancement Decade" in Texas.
SR 531	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Joining with the Texas Narcotics Officers Association in recognizing Overton High School's D-FY-IT (Drug-Free Youth in Texas).
SR 673	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Larry A. Boyd for his outstanding work as a game warden for our state.
SR 746	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mrs. Vernon Henretta Prince Stanton on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 747	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Charles C. Craddock on the occasion of his retirement from 33 years of devoted service in the field of education.
SR 748	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Alpha Omicron Pi, an international Greek sorority, for its hard work and exemplary goals and extending best wishes for success on its future projects.
SR 806	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating May 27, 1991, as "The Day of the Missing Child" statewide to remind Texans of Megan Elizabeth Garner and other missing children.
SR 807	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the proclamation by the City of Tyler of May 27, 1991, as "The Day of the Missing Child" in honor of Megan Elizabeth Garner, abducted from a Tyler playground March 27, 1991, and the more than 4,000 missing children in the State of Texas.
SR 818	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Joining with the City Council and the citizens of Fate in designating May 19, 1991, as "Crow" Lindsey Day in honor of this beloved resident who is celebrating his 80th birthday.
SR 839	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring May 4, 1991, as "Mabank Independent School District Vocational Industrial Clubs of America State Champions Day".
SR 841	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming Mrs. Maria Gwiazda as a new citizen of the United States of America to be sworn in on May 24, 2992 at her home in Terrell.
SR 856	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Marty Walker for receiving an Honorable Mention designation from the Texas Committee for the Humanities in outstanding teaching.
SR 857	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sue E. Platzer for receiving an Honorable Mention designation from the Texas Committee for the Humanities in outstanding teaching.
72nd 1st Called Session
SB 24	Last Action: Scheduled for conference committee meeting Caption: Relating to the efficient operation of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the management of special needs offenders, including the provision of services and facilities by private vendors and the issuance of general obligation bonds for acquiring, constructing, or equipping corrections institutions.
SB 53	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the placement of the thumbprint and photograph of certain juveniles on an adjudication order.
SCR 2	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Welcoming the 1994 World Cup to Texas.
SJR 4	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the authorization for issuance of general obligation bonds for acquiring, constructing, or equipping new prisons and other punishment facilities to confine criminals, mental health and mental retardation institutions, and youth corrections institutions, for major repair or renovation of existing facilities of those institutions, and for the acquisition of, major repair to, or renovation of other facilities to convert those facilities into state prisons or other punishment facilities.
SJR 12	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the election of justices to the supreme court and judges to the court of criminal appeals from single-member districts.
SJR 13	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to provide for the election of justices to the courts of appeals from single-member districts.
SJR 14	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to provide for the election of certain district judges from single-member judicial divisions.
SR 4	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Leon Vineyard of Terrell on being selected to be a member of the University of North Texas Hall of Fame.
SR 5	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to Vernice Crayton Melontree on the occasion of her retirement from the Tyler Independent School District.
SR 17	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Dorothy Bryant Pendleton on the occasion of her retirement after 35 years of distinguished service in the Tyler Independent School District.
SR 272	Last Action: Filed Caption: Resolving to suspend Senate Rule 12.03 to enable the conference committee appointed to resolve the differences on Senate Joint Resolution No. 4.
SR 281	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending the rules to allow the Conference Committee on SJR 4 to go outside the bounds of the committee.
72nd 2nd Called Session
SB 5	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the efficient operation of the state criminal justice system, including the punishment of offenses, probation and parole, criminal justice services, the issuance of general obligation bonds for criminal justice facilities, and an emergency appropriation to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for projects related to criminal justice facilities.
SB 58	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax and to the use of the tax revenues.
SJR 3	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the election of justices to the supreme court and judges to the court of criminal appeals from single-member districts.
SJR 4	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to provide for the election of justices to the courts of appeals from single-member districts.
SJR 5	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to provide for the election of certain district judges from single-member judicial divisions.
72nd 3rd Called Session
SB 12	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the election of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of criminal appeals from single-member districts.
SCR 1	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to issue "U.S. Judges" license plates to magistrates of the United States district courts.
72nd 4th Called Session
SR 47	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Clell Everett Bullock.
71st Regular Session
SB 30	Last Action: Pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the penalty imposed for failure to maintain financial responsibility in an accident involving bodily injury or death.
SB 41	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the required wearing of protective headgear by motorcycle riders.
SB 63	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to signal lamps on emergency vehicles used by volunteer fire fighters.
SB 156	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to certain annuities based on service credited in the elected class of membership of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 173	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to the issuance of a search warrant based on the sworn oral statement of a peace officer to a magistrate.
SB 190	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to prohibiting discrimination against certain peace officers and department of corrections employees for refusal to take a polygraph examination.
SB 217	Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to the regulation by the public utility commission of fuel cost collection by electric utilities.
SB 219	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to eligibility for a beginning position as a fire fighter or police officer in certain cities; and declaring an emergency.
SB 240	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the borrowing of money by a school district.
SB 289	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the designation of areas within a county jail where certain fire safety devices are unsuitable for use.
SB 390	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to complaints about and disciplinary measures taken against certain law enforcement officers or fire fighters.
SB 431	Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to the authority of a law enforcement officer commissioned by the Department of Public Safety to wear the officer's state-issued uniform while providing law enforcement services for compensation....
SB 432	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the right of a commissioned officer of the Department of Public Safety to engage in certain off-duty activities.
SB 556	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to exempting police officers from wearing safety belts in motor vehicles in certain circumstances.
SB 599	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to venue and proof requirements in certain enforcement proceedings under the Parks and Wildlife Code.
SB 600	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the authority of public utilities to self-insure against certain losses and to the consideration of those costs in determining rates.
SB 601	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a study to determine the feasibility of state funding for research on the drug prolastin.
SB 602	Last Action: Referred to Energy Caption: Relating to the necessity of an applicant's bond for a receivership lease agreement.
SB 659	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to control share acquisitions and certain business combinations.
SB 675	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the creation of a state criminal task force coordinating committee.
SB 692	Last Action: Returned to committee Caption: Relating to the compensation of a deputy sheriff assigned to duty as a bailiff in certain counties.
SB 700	Last Action: Left as pending business in s/c Caption: Relating to determining, regulating and controlling worker's compensation insurance costs, the availability of worker's compensation insurance coverage, and the worker's compensation insurance system.
SB 701	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the regulation of rates for liability insurance.
SB 702	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to required reserves of liability insurers.
SB 703	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the duty of certain insurers to write certain lines and classes of insurance coverage.
SB 704	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Anti-trust Act of 1983.
SB 806	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the use of fire trucks.
SB 807	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the definition of "bet".
SB 821	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to deeds requiring structures on residential property to use wood shingle roofs.
SB 909	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to certain procedures regarding arrest without a warrant.
SB 935	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned utilities, including the power to issue bonds and the power of eminent domain.
SB 992	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to professional achievement and proficiency certificates for law enforcement officers.
SB 993	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, and powers, including the power of eminent domain subject to limitations, and to the duties, operations, and financing of Collin County Regional Water Authority, and to the....
SB 1141	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to required instruction in railroad and highway grade crossing safety in driving safety courses.
SB 1254	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to attorney general enforcement of certain consumer protection provisions of the Insurance Code.
SB 1255	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to enforcement and penalties for violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
SB 1256	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the certification of real estate appraisers.
SB 1263	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to enhanced warning sign visibility at railroad grade crossings.
SB 1301	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to the number of voters who must sign a petition for the incorporation of certain general-law municipalities.
SB 1352	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the frequency with which an election for the incorporation of certain general-law municipalities may be held.
SB 1384	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the determination of the existence of an occupational disease after a documented exposure of a fire fighter to certain disease-causing agents.
SB 1439	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for a Class C misdemeanor.
SB 1440	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to electoral and political processes and procedures, including conducting elections, voter registration, political party conventions, and candidacy for public office; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1572	Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to statements of cause of discharge of child care workers.
SB 1612	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and organization of the Van Zandt County Waste Disposal District; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority issue....
SB 1734	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to the regulation of hunting leases, private bird hunting areas, and field trial areas.
SB 1746	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to requirements for election to the board of Smith County Water Control and Improvement District Number One--Owentown.
SB 1773	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to spring water and the spacing of water wells.
SB 1778	Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation of two judicial districts composed of Collin County.
SB 1802	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the regulation of Texas youth camps.
SCR 24	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Granting East Texas Optical Company permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Corrections.
SCR 142	Last Action: Referred to Rules and Resolutions Caption: Congratulating the Texas Nature Conservancy.
SCR 143	Last Action: Referred to Rules and Resolutions Caption: Commending the Public Transportation Commission of the Tyler District.
SCR 146	Last Action: Referred to House Administration Caption: Establishing a special interim committee to study the entire criminal justice system.
SCR 150	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Granting W.E. Washerlesky, Jr. permission to sue the State of Texas and the Veterans Land Board.
SJR 7	Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the election of justices to the supreme court from single-member districts.
SR 7	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Commending Congressman Bill Sarpalius.
SR 39	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Mrs. Susie Virginia Dunbar Vinson on her 100th birthday.
SR 51	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating the East Texas State University on its centennial year.
SR 52	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Declaring February 11, 1989 as Pat Tucker Day in the City of Tyler.
SR 98	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Extending congratulations to the city of Tyler on "Tyler Day", February 22, 1989.
SR 160	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Extending congratulations to A.W. "Dub" Riter, Jr., on his retirement as president and chief executive officer of NCNB Tyler.
SR 202	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating the Rockwall Rotary Club on its 50th anniversary.
SR 222	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Recognizing the Rockwall Rotary Breakfast Club.
SR 223	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Designating March 13, 1989, as Terrell Day.
SR 242	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Commending the Bereaved Parent Support Group.
SR 336	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Commending the Edgewood High School Basketball team.
SR 349	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Recognizing April 10 through April 15, 1989, as Whitehouse CAREs Week.
SR 360	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating the Fannindel basketball team on winning the 1988-89 1-A State Basketball Championship.
SR 522	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Commending Dr. Dorothy Scott for her lifetime of work for the schoolchildren of Texas and her community.
SR 608	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Commending the 1988-89 Fannindel basketball team for its outstanding basketball season and for obtaining the state championship.
SR 680	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: In memory of Judge Milton Mell of Tyler.
71st 1st Called Session
SB 23	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, and powers, including the power of eminent domain subject to limitations, and to the duties, operations, and financing of Collin County Water Authority, and to the creation.....
SCR 17	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending Bobby Evans and Billy Black.
SCR 22	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Granting W.E. Washerlesky, Jr. permission to sue the State of Texas and the Veterans Land Board.
SR 112	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Expressing its gratitude for the more than 39 years of outstanding service of Electronics Technician Second Class Roy Stanley to his nation and to Texas.
71st 2nd Called Session
SB 18	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to the reform of the workers' compensation system; to creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; to work safety; authorizing an appropriation; providing......
SCR 16	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Expressing legislative intent to apportion state judicial district boundaries on the basis of state representative districts in those counties named in the LULAC v. Mattox case.
SJR 3	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the composition of certain courts and to the election of justices and judges of those courts and certain district courts from single-member districts or divisions.
SR 8	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Commending Lieutenant Asa Robert Hughes of the Mesquite Police Department for his 27 years of meritorious service.
SR 74	Last Action: Meeting canceled Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor to establish an interim commitee to study the issue of revising the system of choosing state judicial district judges.
71st 3rd Called Session
SR 3	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Paying tribute to Harold Gouge on the occasion of his retirement from the Mesquite Police Department.
SR 12	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Extending appreciation to Hobart W. Wisdom for his 30 years of dedicated service to the Rockwall Independent School District.
SR 40	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating the Troup High School Basketball Team for its recent accomplishments.
71st 4th Called Session
SR 19	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Paying tribute to Eddie Golder, Steve Baskin, and Steve Austin of the Van Zandt County sheriff's department for the courage and resoluteness they displayed in carrying out their assigned duties.
SR 99	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Honoring Captain Charles F. Shappard of Mesquite, one of the state's most valued peace officers.
SR 114	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating the Red Raiders soccer team on their impressive season.
71st 5th Called Session
SCR 13	Last Action: Referred to State, Fed. & Intl. Relations Caption: Inviting Bavaria to join Texas in a sister state relationship.
SR 30	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Applauding and commending Gladys Bradshaw for her commitment to the youth of our state and wishing her a rewarding retirement.
SR 68	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Commending Dale Hamman for his superb contributions to the educational system of Texas and extending best wishes to him for a rich and rewarding retirement.
SR 85	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: In memory of Lillie Ann Gallaway of Canton.
SR 88	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Commending Noble Welch for his invaluable contributions to the City of Terrell.
SR 123	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: In memory of Dr. David H. Johnson.
71st 6th Called Session
SR 45	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Bidding farewell to Jerry Strader, one of our state's most distinguished journalists, and extending best wishes to him for future success.
70th Regular Session
SB 53	Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Relating to heart and lung disease death or disability benefits for certain fire fighters.
SB 54	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to exemptions to fishing licenses.
SB 55	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to procedures for determining land use for the siting of municipal solid waste facilities.
SB 79	Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to complaints about and disciplinary measures taken against law enforcement officers or fire fighters.
SB 126	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the issuance of a search warrant based on the sworn oral statement of a peace officer to a magistrate.
SB 144	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the required wearing of protective headgear by motorcycle riders.
SB 167	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of medicine in performing certain abortions.
SB 177	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/88 Caption: Relating to the screening and the county regulation of junkyards and automotive wrecking and salvage yards; providing penalties.
SB 178	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the penalty for, and disposition of a charge of, failure of a driver to stop at certain railroad grade crossings.
SB 206	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to access to a jointly held safety deposit box after the death of a holder and providing for inventory of its contents.
SB 331	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the authority of a podiatrist to certify disabilities for insurance purposes.
SB 381	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the right of a fire fighter or police officer to appeal to a hearing examiner regarding a fire or police department decision for which an appeal is provided.
SB 419	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the eligibility for release on parole or mandatory supervision of prisoners in the Texas Department of Corrections.
SB 420	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain assaultative offenses if the victim of the offense is a member or employee of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
SB 424	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Enabling home-rule cities to provide for administrative adjudication of parking, stopping, and standing violations and to declare parking, stopping and standing violations to be civil offenses.
SB 448	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to suits for enforcement by local governments of certain prohibitions against unauthorized discharges.
SB 477	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the appointment of a budget officer in certain counties.
SB 504	Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87 Caption: Relating to a hunter education program: providing penalties.
SB 512	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to eligibility for late absentee voting by a disabled voter.
SB 515	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a driving safety course.
SB 520	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to regulations of certain motor carriers; providing civil and criminal penalties.
SB 555	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the distribution of a victim impact statement form to a victim of a criminal offense.
SB 556	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the creation of the Sheriffs Advisory Committee to the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the participation of that committee in the parole process.
SB 557	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to good conduct time for inmates of the Texas Department of Corrections.
SB 558	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the award of good conduct time to inmates in the Texas Department of Corrections.
SB 598	Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87 Caption: Relating to public school textbooks adopted by the State Board of Education.
SB 611	Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87 Caption: Relating to the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to certain land dedicated to the permanent school fund and to prospect and lease on state land.
SB 612	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the duty of certain insurers to write certain lines and classes of insurance coverage.
SB 613	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the authority to create and operate certain reinsurance companies and to the authority of banks to participate in the ownership of those reinsurers.
SB 614	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Local Government Excess Liability Insurance Pool.
SB 634	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to frivolous lawsuits and defenses and to disciplinary procedures regarding an attorney who asserts a frivolous lawsuit or defense.
SB 690	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the compensation of a deputy sheriff assigned to duty as a bailiff in certain counties.
SB 745	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to certain annuities based on service credited in the elected class of membership of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 753	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to adopt zoning and building construction ordinances for the areas around Lake Tawakoni and Lake Ray Roberts; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 754	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the reorganization of the 86th and 354th judicial districts.
SB 1006	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the provision of certain counseling services to the employees of the Texas Department of Corrections.
SB 1040	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Requiring hospitals to notify certain government entities of the admittance of a patient with a contagious or infectious disease; declaring an emergency.
SB 1041	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident.
SB 1084	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the testimony of a child in certain administrative proceedings and to the recording of certain statements or testimony.
SB 1120	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the competency of a child to testify in a civil proceeding.
SB 1210	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to election dates and runoff elections.
SB 1211	Last Action: Transferred to Calendars Committee Caption: Relating to the control of sources of air pollution.
SB 1212	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to conviction of a sexual offense on the testimony of a child.
SB 1213	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to insurance required as a condition for obtaining a permit, license, or other authorization from the Railroad Commission of Texas to become a motor bus carrier.
SB 1214	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to insurance required as a condition for obtaining a permit, license, or other authorization from the Railroad Commission of Texas to become a motor carrier.
SB 1253	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to taxation of wildlife ranches.
SB 1274	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the chief justice of the supreme court assigning certain judges for service in other courts.
SB 1349	Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Relating to the reorganization of the 86th Judicial District and to the creation of a judicial district composed of Rockwall County.
SB 1351	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Fannin County Hospital District including the power to levy taxes, issue bonds, and take property by eminent domain.
SB 1361	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the compensation for overtime work by sheriff's employees covered by a sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties.
SB 1409	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to authorization of county commissioners within certain counties within a population bracket to establish and finance systems to assist the administration of the judicial appellate process by the establishment of a court costs fee in certain cases.
SB 1429	Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87 Caption: Relating to the creation, organization, boundaries, powers, including the power of eminent domain, duties, functions, financing, and bond and tax authority of the St. Paul Water Improvement, Road, and Utility District No. 1.
SB 1442	Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Collin County.
SB 1494	Last Action: Reported favorably w/amendments Caption: Relating to regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of fuel cost collection by electric utilities.
SB 1503	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to certain restrictions on the use of polygraph examinations by the Department of Public Safety.
SCR 40	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Requesting Congress to propose legislation designed to halt the hostile takeovers of American corporations.
SCR 84	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Hazel A. Owens.
SCR 140	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, Inc., on its 10th anniversary.
SJR 47	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the terms of office of justices of the courts of appeals and judges of the district courts.
SR 28	Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Viola Maude Hall.
SR 82	Caption: Commending Billy Turner for his resourcefulness in aiding Senator Sarpalius.
SR 149	Caption: Commending Robert E. Mercer and the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company for the development and production of the radial tire.
SR 161	Caption: Joining the citizens of Tyler in paying tribute to their city on Tyler Day, March 11, 1987.
SR 162	Caption: Extending congratulations to Royce E. Wisenbaker.
SR 191	Caption: Extending congratulations to Bryan K. Rocky.
SR 192	Caption: Extending congratulations to the Diocese of Tyler and to Bishop Charles Herzig.
SR 214	Caption: Commending the City of Tyler for its stand in the fight against drug abuse.
SR 223	Caption: Recognizing March 23, 1987, as Terrell Day and commending the citizens of Terrell.
SR 243	Caption: Commending Jarvis Christian College for its commitment to excellence and high principles on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
SR 247	Caption: Extending congratulations to Texas Ranger Stuart Dowell on his retirement.
SR 268	Caption: Extending welcome to Stephany Samone.
SR 464	Caption: Honoring Don Gay of Mesquite, Texas.
SR 656	Caption: Establishing a special interim study committee to study the State's role in the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program.
SR 668	Caption: Creating an Interim Study Committee on the Future of Telecommunications in Texas to draft a Telecommunications Policy for Texas.
70th 2nd Called Session
SB 2	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the required wearing of protective headgear by motorcycle riders.
SB 51	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to the salaries of the judges of the county courts at law in Smith County.
SJR 6	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that certain justice precincts may contain more than one justice of the peace court.
SR 101	Caption: Commending the members of the Forney Area Antique Dealers Association.
SR 138	Caption: Commending Terry Crider and Captain Danny Ghilain for landing the pending State record wahoo.
69th Regular Session
SB 48	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Human Resources to obtain criminal history information records from the Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation identification division, or another law enforcement agency; to the custody, use, and disposition of the information; and to the offense of unauthorized disclosure of criminal history information records; providing a penalty.
SB 59	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the payment of fines, costs, and fees as a condition of parole.
SB 60	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the period of a court's continuing jurisdiction over a prisoner sentenced to the Texas Department of Corrections.
SB 61	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the testimony of one spouse against the other in a criminal prosecution.
SB 62	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the importation of liquor for personal use.
SB 177	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to requiring radios on certain trains.
SB 198	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the availability of special license plates for the surviving spouses of former prisoners of war.
SB 199	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to requiring an institution of higher education to include a compulsory course on specific learning disabilities as part of its teacher education program.
SB 200	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs Caption: Relating to requiring notice of certain collection, handling, processing, storage, or disposal of industrial solid waste.
SB 238	Last Action: No action taken in s/c Caption: Relating to exempting learning disabled students from grade requirements for participation in extracurricular activities.
SB 266	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
SB 267	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to medical care and financial assistance for certain adopted children.
SB 274	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing child advocates in public schools to assist students who are victims of abuse or neglect.
SB 275	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement that teacher education programs include training in recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse in students.
SB 277	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to regulate the location of mobile homes; providing a penalty.
SB 282	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the testimony in certain cases of a child who is the alleged victim of an offense.
SB 308	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the improvement of economy and efficiency in state government.
SB 337	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/amdt(s) Caption: Relating to procedures for the determination of land use for the siting of municipal solid waste facilities.
SB 338	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain statements of a child in court proceedings.
SB 339	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to land dedicated to the Permanent School Fund in which the state owns a mineral interest; limiting use of property acquired.
SB 359	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to the availability of the defense of family relationship in a prosecution of the offense of harboring a runaway child.
SB 393	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the screening and the county regulation of junkyards and automotive wrecking and salvage yards; providing penalties.
SB 464	Last Action: See remarks Caption: Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department; to membership, qualifications, powers, and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Commission; to funds used for parks and wildlife purposes; to the relation of the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Department of Water Resources; to the enforcement of laws and regulations relating to activities permitted by licenses or permits issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department; to state recovery for certain violations of the Parks and Wildlife Code; to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to recover damages for certain violations of the Water Code; providing penalty schedules for the Parks and Wildlife Code; authorizing certain fees; and providing enforcement procedures and penalties.
SB 476	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the screening and treatment for specific learning disabilities of students enrolling in a public school in this state for the first time.
SB 477	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the offense of assault and to punishment for the offense if the victim of the assault is a peace officer, jailer, or guard.
SB 498	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the time period for filing proof of financial responsibility on conviction of failure to maintain financial responsibility.
SB 499	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the issues of mental illness, mental retardation, fitness to proceed, and mental defects and diseases in juvenile proceedings to adjudicate a child as a child in need of supervision or a delinquent child.
SB 500	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to requiring safety belts on certain motor vehicles and to the regulation of their use; providing a penalty.
SB 501	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to outdoor advertising for alcholic beverages.
SB 504	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal prosecution of children, the disposition of juvenile offenders, the classification of juvenile offenders, and the detention, custody, commitment, and transfer of juvenile offenders.
SB 519	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to certain orders by district judges requiring the expenditure of county funds.
SB 521	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing board of the Texas School for the Blind to obtain criminal history information records from the Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation identification division, or another law enforcement agency; to the custody, use, and disposition of the information; and to the offense of unauthorized disclosure of criminal history information records; providing a penalty.
SB 522	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing board of the Texas Youth Commission to obtain criminal history information from the Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation identification division, or another law enforcement agency, and to the offense of unauthorized disclosure of criminal history information records; providing a penalty.
SB 523	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing board of the Texas School for the Deaf to obtain criminal history information records from the Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation identification division, or another law enforcement agency; to the custody, use, and disposition of the information; and to the offense of unauthorized disclosure of criminal history information records; providing a penalty.
SB 524	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to certain fees required for a pharmacist license.
SB 561	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to heart and lung disease death or disability benefits for certain fire fighters.
SB 562	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal. Caption: Relating to the use of deadly force to prevent an assault on a peace officer in certain circumstances.
SB 570	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the competency of a child to testify in a criminal proceeding.
SB 594	Last Action: Transferred to Calendars Committee Caption: Relating to the authority of a judge to call a Court of Inquiry, to the organization and functions of the Court of Inquiry, and to certain costs and fees.
SB 668	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to certification requirements for peace officers.
SB 672	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the averaging of hours in a workshift for fire department personnel in certain cities.
SB 694	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction, administration, and salaries of the Judges of the County Court at Law and the County Court at Law No. 2 of Smith County, Texas.
SB 695	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to requiring radios and cabooses on certain trains.
SB 696	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the operation of a locomotive; providing penalties.
SB 697	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to certain retail installment contracts.
SB 698	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to rental-purchase agreements; providing a penalty.
SB 699	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to regulation of certain iron ore and iron ore gravel mining and reclamation activity.
SB 708	Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to complaints about and disciplinary measures taken against law enforcement officers or fire fighters.
SB 709	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary Caption: Relating to the transfer of a child from the juvenile court to a court having criminal jurisdiction and to examining trials and appeals in criminal cases.
SB 720	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to requiring cabooses on certain trains.
SB 781	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to certain retail installment contracts.
SB 814	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to health insurance for public school retirees.
SB 829	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to contract with certain counties of state agencies to assist in the enforcement of outstanding warrants of arrest for the failure to appear or pay a fine on a complaint involving certain traffic offenses and to such enforcement; providing procedures for refusal, revocation, and reinstatement of registration and driving priviledges.
SB 958	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the employment and commissioning of peace officers by the Dallas County Hospital District.
SB 974	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to eligibility for service retirement benefits from the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 1085	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to the disposition of unclaimed or abandoned property in the possession of a peace officer.
SB 1086	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to group health insurance for public school employees and retirees.
SB 1112	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs Caption: Clarifying the effect of certain statutory remedies and the preservation of common law remedies and relating to protection of the environment.
SB 1119	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Creating and establishing a reclamation and utility district to be known as "Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District, of Dallas County, Texas"; defining and finding a closure of the boundaries thereof; finding benefit to all property within the district; requiring a confirmation election before the issuance of bonds; conferring on the district certain rights, powers, privileges, authority, and functions pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59, and Article III, Section 52, Constitution of Texas, and the general laws of the state applicable to municipal utility districts, where not in conflict with this Act, together with certain specified additional powers and functions; appointing and providing for directors of the district; providing for the administration, financing and operations of the district; providing for elections in the district and the issuance of bonds and notes and the levy and collection of taxes; authorizing certain contracts by and between the district and other persons and entities, including the City of Mesquite, Texas; providing for the abolition of the district; finding and declaring that the applicable requirements of Article XVI, Section 59(d) and Section 59(e), Constitution of Texas, have been met and accomplished; enacting other provisions relating to the above subjects; providing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency.
SB 1120	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to qualifications for certain city offices.
SB 1121	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Organ Transplant Study Council and the establishment of an organ transplant registry for the State of Texas.
SB 1122	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the consent of minors and others to treatment by a physician, psychologist, counselor, or social worker in cases involving sexual abuse, physical abuse, or suicide prevention.
SB 1135	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the maximum punishment for violation of municipal ordinances or rules or police regulations that govern vegetation and litter violations and to criminal jurisdiction of municipal courts.
SB 1136	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to juvenile law-enforcement records and files; the keeping and permitted disclosure and use.
SB 1183	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the effect of regulatory expenses on water and sewer utility rates.
SB 1184	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the Family Farm and Ranch Security Program and the powers and duties of the Commissioner of Agriculture; the administrator of the program; and the Family Farm and Ranch Advisory Council.
SB 1419	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the Price Differential Index.
SCR 32	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs Caption: Requesting the U.S. Department of Energy to forego further consideration of the Deaf Smith County and Swisher County sites as potential candidates for a high-level nuclear waste repository.
SCR 57	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Directing the Commission on Standards to include training in child abuse recognition in teacher education.
SCR 83	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the Central Education Agency to study and determine methods for screening students for learning disabilities.
SCR 120	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending William Garland Button.
SCR 148	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Requesting Congress to extend renewable energy and conservation tax incentives.
SJR 36	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the election of certain judicial officers from electoral districts.
SR 161	Caption: Recognizing the adoption by the City of Wylie of a charter for home-rule municipal government.
SR 179	Caption: Welcoming the Tyler delegation to the State capitol and designating March 13, 1985 as "Tyler Day".
SR 184	Caption: Honoring Isadore Roosth.
SR 251	Caption: Commending the City of Terrell and its citizens on Terrel Day.
SR 252	Caption: Commending Mrs. Harriet Zumwalt.
SR 253	Caption: Commending Kim Hall.
SR 254	Caption: Extending congratulations to Douglas E. Flatt.
SR 279	Caption: Extending congratulations to Virgil Lee Hancock.
SR 353	Caption: Memorial resolution for Rockwall Fire Chief Benny Gracy.
SR 475	Caption: Extending welcome to Dr. Jimmy Ed Clark.
SR 517	Caption: Commending Mrs. Lola Liles Cathey.
69th 3rd Called Session
SB 40	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to parole eligibility, good conduct time, and release to mandatory supervision of certain prisoners.
SB 41	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the requirement of notice to certain officials before release of a prisoner on parole or to mandatory supervision or before recommendation for clemency; relating to application of the statute.
68th Regular Session
SB 94	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to hunting and fishing and to the conservation of wildlife resources in all counties; providing penalties.
SB 321	Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the slaughter of horses; providing a penalty.
SB 322	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to the substantive revision of civil and criminal laws concerning driving while intoxicated.
SB 323	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to consent as a defense to assaultive conduct.
SB 418	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to the board of regents of East Texas State University.
SB 457	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to a Uniform Statutory Court Act, the change of name of certain courts, and financing of statutory county courts.
SB 458	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to physical examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
SB 459	Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to awarding the Texas Department of Human Resources fees for court-ordered social studies.
SB 584	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a local option county sales and use tax and to property tax rate reductions.
SB 645	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the civil jurisdiction of certain justice courts.
SB 693	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the service plan and fare and service changes of a regional transportation authority in a metropolitan area; and declaring an emergency.
SB 708	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to an exemption for certain persons from the requirement of possessing a waterfowl stamp.
SB 709	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance Caption: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes of coffins and shrouds used for human burial.
SB 710	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to positions exempt from civil service in the sheriff's departments in certain counties.
SB 790	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Economic Development Caption: Relating to payment and reimbursement for services of registered professional nurses under certain health insurance.
SB 791	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the appointment of a local registrar of births and deaths and to reports, transcripts, and records of vital statistics.
SB 792	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to optional diminished earnings disability benefits from the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
SB 793	Last Action: Placed on daily Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to fire safety standards for convalescent and nursing homes and to waivers of compliance.
SB 794	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation of four judicial districts composed of Dallas County.
SB 795	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses.
SB 796	Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to the offense of escape from custody.
SB 814	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the offense of capital murder, expanding the definition.
SB 837	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to the testimony of one spouse against the other in a criminal prosecution.
SB 838	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to conviction of a sexual offense on the testimony of a child.
SB 864	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to attorney's fees in certain workers' compensation death cases.
SB 865	Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to complaints about and disciplinary action taken against certain law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and peace officers.
SB 866	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the creation, regulation, powers, administration, funding, and dissolution of public nonprofit corporations to aid in financing agricultural enterprises and facilities and to certain duties of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission; providing for issuance, payment, security and characteristics of a corporation's bonds; providing for exemption from taxation of properties of a corporation; enacting other provisions relating to the subject.
SB 929	Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to firemen's and policemen's civil service; providing a penalty.
SB 930	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to records of births, deaths, and fetal deaths, enforcement of the vital statistics law, and providing a hearing for a person whose application for a copy of a record is refused.
SB 1021	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Economic Development Caption: Relating to the regulation of credit practices.
SB 1022	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to catching redfish and speckled sea trout by persons on commercial fishing boats; providing penalties.
SB 1023	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to increasing penalties for taking redfish and speckled sea trout and for possessing and using certain nets.
SB 1042	Last Action: See remarks Caption: Relating to the use of a name by a general-purpose political committee.
SB 1043	Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to revision of the political funds reporting and disclosure law and to regulation of the ethical conduct of public servants; providing penalties.
SB 1044	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to conflicts of interest of local public officials; providing a penalty.
SB 1404	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, functions, operations, and financing of the Emerald Bay Municipal Utility District.
SB 1424	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the right of eminent domain for the purpose of obtaining access to land dedicated to the Permanent School Fund.
SCR 55	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of E. W. Rowland.
SCR 76	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Proclaiming April 18, 1983 to be Peyton McKnight Day.
SR 239	Caption: Honoring Officer Kenneth Humble for his service with the Greenville Police Department.
SR 240	Caption: Congratulating "The Rockwall Texas Success" on its centennial celebration.
SR 460	Caption: Memorial resolution for Benjamin Franklin (Frank) Mince.
SR 461	Caption: Memorial resolution for Daniel M. Higdon.
SR 477	Caption: Memorial resolution for Judge Jimmie C. Buford.
SR 571	Caption: Memorial resolution for Robert Earl Collins.
SR 577	Caption: Designating May 9, 1983, as "Greenville Day in Austin."
SR 578	Caption: In memory of Ronald D. Baker.
SR 613	Caption: Commending Robert Thomas Binder.
SR 633	Caption: Extending congratulations to Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.
SR 654	Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Alison Caughran.
SR 788	Caption: Memorial resolution for James Dale Humphreys.
SR 789	Caption: Commending Waylon J. Bullard.
68th 1st Called Session
SB 22	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to an appropriation for operation of the State Ethics Advisory Commission.
SR 33	Caption: Extending welcome to Michael Pope.
68th 2nd Called Session
SB 2	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources Caption: Relating to the authority of the Department of Human Resources to obtain criminal records from the Department of Public Safety or the Federal Bureau of Investigation identification division.
SB 42	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Dallas County at Law No. 1.
67th Regular Session
HB 17	Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to the commitment, delivery to place of confinement, and the computation of sentence of a convicted defendant.
HB 212	Last Action: Rules suspended Caption: Relating to the use of equivalent drug products in filling prescriptions.
HB 255	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the disclosure to an attorney ad litem of records maintained for mental patients and mentally retarded persons.
HB 282	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the penalty for the manufacture or sale of certain drugs in violation of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
HB 375	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to awarding attorney's fees in a declaratory judgement action.
HB 416	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to employment of peace officers on jailers or guards of county jails and the duration of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
HB 597	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to the slaughter of horses.
HB 625	Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to eligibility for disability benefits form the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
HB 750	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the authority of investigators appointed by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys and count attorneys to serve process in criminal cases.
HB 822	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to emergency child custody suits involving a sexually abused child.
HB 1034	Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to commissions for security officers of political subdivisions.
HB 1120	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to remedies for certain peace officers who have punitive action taken against them by their employing agency.
HB 1220	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the coverage of civil service system in certain counties.
HB 1457	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to a sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties.
HB 1458	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to authorizing the recovery of certain types of damages in wrongful death actions.
HB 1528	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources Caption: Relating to state archaeological landmarks.
HB 1709	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to the purposes for which political contributions may be used and to reporting requirements.
HB 1710	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the form and reporting of political contributions and expenditures.
HB 1711	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the information required in the reporting of political contributions by political committees.
HB 1718	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to limitations on political contributions.
HB 1842	Last Action: Reported from subcommittee with substitute Caption: Relating to fire fighters' and police officers' civil service.
HB 1894	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the authority of notaries public.
HCR 98	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health Services Caption: Creating an interim committee to study the Mental Health Code.
66th Regular Session
HB 393	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Realting to creating a State Formulary Commission; allowing prescription drug product selections by pharmacists.
HB 786	Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to the civil service status of certain peace officers assigned to departments other than the police or fire department.
HB 804	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to rules of the State Board of Education requiring teaching of a particular doctrine or by particular method.
HB 1169	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to detention of certain juveniles alleged to have committed a felony.
HB 1363	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Employment Practices Caption: Relating to collective bargaining between public officials and certain labor organizations.
HB 1452	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the expenses of examinations conducted by the State Board of Insurance; to the appropriate designation of the name of the State Board of Insurance.
HB 1511	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to the penalty for the manufacture or sale of certain drugs in violation of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
HB 1613	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to filing of claims for workers' compensation.
HB 1614	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Caption: Relating to the definition of seniority for firemen's and policemen's civil service.
HB 1940	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to expunction of certain criminal records.
HB 2251	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to the prosecution of an offense committed on the premises of any airport operated jointly by two municipalities and situated in two counties.
HB 2263	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the penalties for offenders who use a firearm during the commission of an offense.
HCR 7	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of the Honorable T.H. McDonald, state representative.