Legislation authored by Warren Chisum

Includes legislation with Warren Chisum as the primary author for the 71st through 82nd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

82nd Regular Session
HB 248 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties.
HB 631 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to processing certain early voting ballots before election day.
HB 632 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the authority of the State Board of Dental Examiners to renew certain expired licenses.
HB 633 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to certain nonrefundable application fees established by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
HB 729 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Ochiltree County Hospital District to employ health care providers.
HB 1412 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing penalties.
HB 1413 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Castro County Hospital District.
HB 1414 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to authorizing the sale of certain state land along the Canadian River bed.
HB 1415 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to county road materials.
HB 1416 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Childress County Hospital District to provide facilities and services for persons who are elderly or disabled; providing authority to issue bonds and notes.
HB 1417 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the Swisher Memorial Hospital District.
HB 1966 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the sale, recovery, and recycling of certain television equipment; providing administrative penalties.
HB 1967 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the contracting authority of the Collingsworth County Hospital District.
HB 1968 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to regulation of gas pipelines; providing penalties.
HB 2402 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the provision of and parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
HB 2405 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to discrimination and restraint of trade against certain persons regulated under the Occupations Code.
HB 2506 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to creating defined contribution retirement plans for persons eligible to participate in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2507 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the offense of installing an irrigation system without a license.
HB 2551 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the land application of grit trap waste.
HB 2637 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to premarital education courses.
HB 2638 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to intervention by the attorney general in a suit involving recognition of a same-sex marriage or civil union.
HB 2639 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to motor vehicle inspections that employ remote sensing equipment.
HB 2663 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the liquefied petroleum gas industry on ordinances, orders, or rules adopted by political subdivisions relating to that industry.
HB 3037 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to contested case hearings for environmental permits.
HB 3038 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants affecting residential homes.
HB 3039 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
HB 3040 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance.
HB 3251 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the provision for notice and comment for pollution control projects.
HB 3252 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.
HB 3405 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to land reclamation projects using tires.
HB 3441 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the practice of professions regulated under the Occupations Code.
HB 3595 Last Action: Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
Caption: Relating to energy efficiency goals and energy efficiency programs.
HB 3851 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 287th Judicial District.
HCR 86 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the Texas State Bison Herd at Caprock Canyons State Park as the official State Bison Herd of Texas.
HCR 122 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Caption: Designating Lipscomb County as the official Turkey Buzzard Capital of Texas.
HR 368 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2011, as Rolling Plains Day at the State Capitol.
HR 412 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2011, as Texas Farm Bureau District 1 Day at the State Capitol.
HR 877 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Horace "Gorilla" Puckett and Bruce Hlesko for founding the charitable organization Fireball, which benefits the Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston.
HR 1955 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Urging the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to withdraw its proposal to list the dunes sagebrush lizard under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
HR 2819 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Valeria Mejia of Roberts County on her graduation from Miami High School.
HR 2820 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Candido Mejia of Roberts County on his graduation from Miami High School.
HR 2821 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Richard Peterson McDonald of Amarillo.
82nd 1st Called Session
HR 245 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of E. E. "Shelly" Shelhamer of Pampa.
81st Regular Session
HB 131 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the treatment of students receiving a high school equivalency certificate in calculating dropout rates in public schools.
HB 132 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
HB 480 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to marriage education courses for certain couples filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
HB 795 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission.
HB 1077 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries.
HB 1276 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of health care sharing organizations.
HB 1467 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the purchase or lease by state agencies of vehicles using alternative fuels.
HB 1468 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the regulation of funeral services, funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories; providing penalties.
HB 1796 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the development of carbon dioxide capture and sequestration in this state.
HB 1876 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to creating the health care access fund to recruit health care providers in health professional shortage areas and to support federally-qualified health centers and to using for those purposes revenue from a tax imposed on certain tobacco products.
HB 2354 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to county road materials.
HB 2507 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an interoperable statewide emergency radio infrastructure and the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure account.
HB 2516 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of alternative fuels by a county mass transit authority.
HB 2698 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the renewal of certain expired licenses or registrations.
HB 2748 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Environmental Education Partnership Fund.
HB 2819 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Childress County Hospital District.
HB 2820 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to contracts by governmental entities for professional services relating to geoscience and landscape architecture.
HB 2821 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the public practice of geoscience.
HB 2871 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to grants to school district and countywide public school transportation systems to be used to pay costs in purchasing school buses capable of using propane as fuel.
HB 2872 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board of a carbon dioxide sequestration or emissions offset program.
HB 3290 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the acceptance of a voter for voting.
HB 3317 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the idling of motor vehicles.
HB 3410 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to costs incurred by certain persons in relation to complaints filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas against gas utilities.
HB 3411 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Castro County Hospital District.
HB 3626 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the North Wheeler County Hospital District.
HB 4107 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations.
HB 4132 Last Action: Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Caption: Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program.
HB 4162 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the duties and salary of the county attorney of Swisher County and the election and duties of the district attorney for the 64th Judicial District.
HB 4165 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the funds consolidation process and the use of state revenue dedicated by law for a particular purpose.
HB 4323 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialists by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
HB 4324 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to repayment assistance for certain physician education loans.
HB 4345 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Center for Sustainable Business.
HB 4346 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to "no regrets" greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies.
HB 4350 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the definition of "operator" in relation to the regulation of a solid waste facility.
HB 4429 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a school district to impose ad valorem taxes.
HB 4448 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to fuel quality testing.
HB 4654 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the drilling of oil and gas wells.
HB 4764 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Gray County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
HB 4819 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the regulation of groundwater by the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 4834 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to fund programs supporting victims of sexual assault.
HCR 219 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Commending the Governor William P. Clements, Jr., Scholars on their service to their state and nation.
HR 11 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the house chamber on February 21 and 22, 2009.
HR 652 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ware Chevrolet Buick Pontiac on the 60th anniversary of its founding.
HR 1170 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mavis L. Cook of Amarillo.
HR 1233 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the house chamber on February 20 and 21, 2010.
HR 1495 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Don and Shirley Creacy of Fritch on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 1584 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the High Ground of Texas on its 20th anniversary.
HR 1934 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the house chamber on February 20 and 21, 2010.
HR 2975 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1796.
81st 1st Called Session
HR 18 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Approving the selection of Valerie Ryder Corte to serve as temporary acting representative for House District 122.
80th Regular Session
HB 1 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.
HB 2 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to making appropriations to the Texas Education Agency for the purpose of school district property tax rate reductions and providing for the transfer of general revenue into the property tax relief fund.
HB 15 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction, transfer authority, and other adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
HB 175 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the protection of life, including unborn life, from the point of fertilization; providing penalties.
HB 311 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to parental approval of a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
HB 332 Last Action: Returned to committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption for certain educational facilities from the child-care licensing requirements.
HB 365 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exemption from regulation of certain charitable, religious, or civic organizations engaged in auction activities.
HB 407 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a home-delivered meal grant program in the Department of Agriculture.
HB 593 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the transfer to the State Office of Administrative Hearings of contested cases involving the collection, receipt, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees by the comptroller.
HB 734 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to contingent payment clauses in certain construction contracts.
HB 1013 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to crediting electricity sold to manufacture recycled products toward this state's goal for renewable energy.
HB 1014 Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Relating to sales and use tax information provided by the comptroller to certain municipalities.
HB 1015 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the electronic payment of certain taxes and the electronic filing of certain reports.
HB 1030 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to licensing and regulation of cosmetology.
HB 1031 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in certain elections that do not involve a federal office.
HB 1286 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the tax imposed on certain tobacco products.
HB 1287 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to public school elective courses providing academic study of the Bible.
HB 1288 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the regulation of funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories.
HB 1332 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to a credit or refund for taxes paid on diesel fuel used in certain manufacturing or production processes.
HB 1376 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the name, administration, powers, and duties of the Collingsworth County Underground Water Conservation District.
HB 1439 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Public Safety to establish a driver record monitoring pilot program and enter into contracts for the periodic reporting of certain information in the department's driver's license files; providing penalties.
HB 1615 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an electronic fingerprint verification system used by a seller to confirm the age of a purchaser of certain products; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1619 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to fees charged by a perpetual care cemetery.
HB 1758 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the annual registration of physicians by the Texas Medical Board.
HB 1927 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to the liability of manufacturers or sellers of fuel additives and components and fuels.
HB 2105 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the issuance of disabled parking placards to and the registration of vehicles by certain veterans with disabilities.
HB 2106 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.
HB 2134 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain consumer lenders.
HB 2276 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to financing tools for certain obligations for public improvements.
HB 2277 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to delivery of certain unclaimed money to a rural scholarship fund.
HB 2285 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the renewal period for a license or registration related to radioactive materials and other sources of radiation issued by the Department of State Health Services.
HB 2635 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
HB 2680 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the administration of the low income housing tax credit program.
HB 2681 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
HB 2683 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to funding for programs that support the development of healthy marriages or the strengthening of families.
HB 2684 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to marriage education courses for couples considering divorce and the waiting period for a divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
HB 2685 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to certain requirements for issuance of a marriage license, including an optional premarital education course.
HB 2864 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a pilot program to provide supplemental technology-based instruction to students in rural school districts.
HB 2969 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real and tangible personal property used for the production, storage, distribution, or wholesale or retail sale of carbon-free hydrogen.
HB 2970 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to programs, incentives, and tax exemptions to encourage the use, manufacture, storage, distribution, or sale of carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.
HB 2971 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain tax exemptions to promote sales and use of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles in this state.
HB 2972 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a loan program for businesses that expand the use of or manufacture, store, distribute, or sell carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.
HB 2973 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles.
HB 3012 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an organization engaged primarily in performing charitable functions be adopted by the governing body of a taxing unit or at an election held in the taxing unit.
HB 3019 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to recovery of certain investments by electric utilities.
HB 3385 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of certain state money for costs related to the relocation to the city of Austin, Texas, of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission and for the support of that commission.
HB 3386 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas State Music History Museum.
HB 3424 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain requirements for businesses required to obtain a registration certificate or license from the secretary of state or another licensing authority.
HB 3643 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for the production of carbon-free hydrogen.
HB 3791 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to reclamation plan improvements under the Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act.
HB 3953 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transportation of substances classified as hazardous or explosive.
HB 3995 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the name, administration, powers, and duties of the Collingsworth County Underground Water Conservation District.
HCR 25 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating Friona as the official Cheeseburger Capital of Texas.
HCR 31 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Jimmy M. Ross of Quitaque on his election as president of the International Association of Lions Clubs for 2006-2007.
HCR 120 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2007, as Rolling Plains Day at the State Capitol.
HJR 60 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes and providing that state appropriations made for the purpose of directly reducing local property taxes do not count against the constitutional state spending limit.
HJR 92 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation 25 percent of the assessed value of real and tangible personal property used for the production, storage, distribution, or wholesale or retail sale of carbon-free hydrogen.
HJR 93 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing constitutional amendments authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage the use of carbon-free hydrogen energy and for clean energy projects.
HR 4 Last Action: Reason for vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Suspending the constitutional order of business.
HR 21 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring First United Methodist Church of Pampa on the 100th anniversary of its founding.
HR 34 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Granting privileges of the floor for the house.
HR 39 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former Texas Speaker Bill W. Clayton of Springlake.
HR 53 Last Action: Filed
Caption: In memory of Ralph Mack Wheat of New Braunfels.
HR 59 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former state representative Ray Allen Lemmon of Houston.
HR 155 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ralph Mack Wheat of New Braunfels.
HR 189 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Suspending the constitutional order of business with respect to the consideration of local bills.
HR 244 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring State Representative Frank Corte, Jr., on his receipt of a Bronze Star Medal for his Marine Corps service in Iraq.
HR 672 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring former Hansford County Sheriff R. L. McFarlin, recipient of the 2004 Texas Peacemaker Award from the Sheriffs' Association of Texas.
HR 737 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dale and Sandra Bebee of Ozona on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 748 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring First Baptist Church of Pampa on its 100th anniversary.
HR 793 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Richard Allen Waterfield of Canadian and Austin.
HR 1671 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the house chamber on February 16 and 17, 2008.
HR 1933 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Parmer County on the 100th anniversary of its founding.
HR 2337 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army First Lieutenant Benjamin T. Britt of Wheeler.
HR 2338 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Miles P. Henderson of Amarillo.
HR 2339 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Jacob D. Dones of Dimmitt.
HR 2806 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Carolyn Scogin Beynon of Austin for her service to the State of Texas.
HR 2892 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1.
79th Regular Session
HB 175 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to allowing a lodge or other local organization affiliated with a grand lodge or similar charitable or benevolent institution or order incorporated under state law to hold a charitable raffle.
HB 290 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of the motor vehicle sales tax emissions reduction surcharge on certain motor homes.
HB 347 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to charge a fee for approving and directing the laying of certain pipes or pipelines.
HB 348 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to limiting the authority of a property owner to erect a gate on certain third-class and neighborhood roads.
HB 498 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a project that may be undertaken by a certain development corporation in connection with new or expanded business development.
HB 987 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to costs incurred by certain persons in relation to complaints filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas against gas utilities.
HB 988 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a seller of a motor vehicle apply for registration and a certificate of title for the vehicle.
HB 989 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to recovery of certain transmission investments of electric utilities.
HB 990 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the applicability of restrictions on student transfers to certain school districts.
HB 991 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to enter into voluntary emissions reduction agreements with owners of stationary sources or groups of stationary sources.
HB 1047 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the offense of failing to certify compliance of an underground storage tank before accepting delivery of the regulated substance to be stored in the tank.
HB 1048 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the seizure of property by law enforcement, the treatment of that property in a criminal proceeding, and the forfeiture of certain criminal contraband.
HB 1086 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories.
HB 1146 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to contingent payment clauses in certain construction contracts.
HB 1313 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to establishment of a defined contribution health care benefits program for certain active state employees that is operated through the establishment of health reimbursement arrangements.
HB 1314 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to operation of certain machinery or equipment near high-voltage lines.
HB 1329 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a city to take certain actions with regard to certain pipelines.
HB 1330 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the creation of a dispute resolution program for state building construction contracts.
HB 1609 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the allowed wastes and exemptions applicable to certain municipal solid waste landfill units in arid areas and to public meetings held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on permit applications regarding hazardous or municipal solid waste or landfill development permits.
HB 1610 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a county fee for an activity that excavates or cuts the surface of a county road.
HB 1611 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of money for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
HB 1653 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the approval, certification, and oversight of the private sector prison industries program.
HB 1832 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to power of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize an installment payment schedule for the payment of certain administrative penalties.
HB 1833 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to disclosures required for the creation of certain consumer contracts solicited by mail; providing a civil penalty.
HB 1834 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of a city to take certain actions with regard to certain pipelines.
HB 2082 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the responsibilities of certain county officials for selection of a jury source.
HB 2083 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to regulation of gas gathering by utilities.
HB 2084 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the ownership of groundwater and governmental actions affecting the rights of owners of groundwater.
HB 2097 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of a home-rule municipality to prohibit public nuisances.
HB 2415 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies.
HB 2416 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental entities.
HB 2417 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to statutory authority for the legislature to make or reduce appropriations to certain governmental entities.
HB 2532 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to private nuisance actions.
HB 2533 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the possession of alcoholic beverages on the premises of certain sexually oriented businesses; providing a penalty.
HB 2534 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the content requirements and limitations for public school textbooks.
HB 2840 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the regulation of dogs; establishing a defense to prosecution; limiting liability.
HB 2841 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax for gas and electricity used in manufacturing and processing.
HB 2842 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the provision of false information to an independent public accounting firm by a public interest entity; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2843 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to required participation by certain counties in the vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
HB 2844 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Public Safety to enter into contracts for the periodic reporting of certain information in the department's driver's license files to certain other persons.
HB 2845 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the Childress County Hospital District.
HB 2862 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of a poultry operation that does not use a liquid waste handling system.
HB 2863 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to certification of compliance with requirements for sales of certain items to metal recycling entities.
HB 2882 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the functions and continuation of the state's urban and rural housing and community affairs programs; the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation; and the Office of Rural Community Affairs.
HB 2907 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the protection of life, including unborn life, from the point of conception; providing penalties.
HB 3290 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to enabling the use of fuel ethanol and biodiesel in Texas.
HCR 115 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Designating June as Texas Picnic Month.
HCR 155 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Requesting the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality develop rules to permit and manage dairy-based food production activities.
HCR 166 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Memorializing congress to increase funding to the fully authorized level and include advance funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and to pursue a more equitable funding allocation formula for the program.
HJR 6 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman.
HR 24 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert D. Price, former U.S. congressman and Texas state senator.
HR 25 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Bill W. Waters of Pampa.
HR 909 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the 2005 Texas Yes! Hardworking Rural Communities chosen by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
HR 1009 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James B. Settle of Littlefield.
HR 1931 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Fred Brook of Pampa.
HR 2052 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of J. B. Noland of Hereford.
HR 2219 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing findings of the House of Representatives regarding cooperative agreements between the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and local governments under the Texas Clean Air Act.
HR 2220 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of G. Bradley Bourland of Austin.
HR 2240 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Urging the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to adopt rules providing a balanced approach to the permitting of in-situ uranium mining and limiting contested case hearings regarding permitted mining areas to those seeking a less environmentally protective standard.
79th 1st Called Session
HR 353 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Robert Alexander for his 40 years of service to the Friona community.
79th 2nd Called Session
HR 193 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jack and Dorothy Chisum of Pampa on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 253 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Floyd Franklin Watson of Pampa.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 1 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation.
HB 149 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the ownership and use of carbon dioxide captured by a clean coal project.
HCR 48 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1.
HR 157 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Johnnie C. Lee of Spearman.
HR 314 Last Action: Filed
Caption: In memory of Clyde Calvin Edmondson of Brady.
HR 337 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Clyde Calvin Edmondson of Brady.
78th Regular Session
HB 38 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the recognition of a same-sex marriage or a civil union.
HB 39 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain requirements regarding security devices on leased dwellings.
HB 40 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation.
HB 41 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the confinement of defendants convicted of state jail felonies.
HB 42 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to venue in the prosecution of the offenses of escape and unauthorized absence.
HB 43 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the funding of and the making of grants by the Texas Council on Environmental Technology.
HB 44 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the duties of and the renaming of the small business stationary source assistance program as the small business compliance assistance program.
HB 253 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to granting, renewing, or amending a license or registration under the Texas Radiation Control Act.
HB 289 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a disclosure of a financial interest by a committee member or the executive director of the Office of Rural Community Affairs.
HB 328 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain information that may be obtained by a prospective employer from an applicant for employment.
HB 429 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to excluding certain nursing institutions from the requirement to maintain liability insurance coverage for health care liability claims.
HB 541 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to contingent payment clauses in certain construction contracts.
HB 554 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to grievance procedures regarding compensation and expenses for county and precinct officers.
HB 555 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to notice requirements for certain portable facilities under the Clean Air Act.
HB 598 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Aerospace Commission.
HB 599 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Bar of Texas and to conflicts of interest with respect to certain persons engaged in the practice of law.
HB 638 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to emissions reductions incentives and the emissions reductions incentives account.
HB 755 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the offense of failing to certify compliance of an underground storage tank before accepting delivery of the regulated substance to be stored in the tank.
HB 940 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Hemphill County Hospital District.
HB 941 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the export of certain beer, malt liquor, and ale.
HB 942 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to certain bond requirements for persons engaged in certain activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas other than the ownership or operation of wells.
HB 1078 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the election of directors of a soil and water conservation district.
HB 1179 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to use of certain public funds to influence legislation; imposing a criminal penalty.
HB 1180 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to participation by a defendant in a state boot camp program.
HB 1185 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to the contents of a plan for the assessment or testing of a pipeline.
HB 1218 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy; providing penalties.
HB 1287 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the location and operation of certain portable facilities.
HB 1433 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the responsibilities of certain county officials for selection of a jury source.
HB 1538 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission, including certain functions transferred to the commission from the Texas Department of Health, and the powers and duties of the Texas Finance Commission and the banking commissioner of Texas regarding cemeteries; providing administrative and civil penalties.
HB 1678 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the creation, management, and use of the radiation and perpetual care account in the general revenue fund.
HB 1686 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to pharmacies that maintain emergency medication kits at certain institutions.
HB 1687 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to county maintenance of drainage ditches along public roads in certain counties.
HB 1789 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and to the regulation of the practice of engineering.
HB 1790 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, including functions affecting architects, landscape architects, and interior designers; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1791 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to permits for the commercial composting of certain solid wastes.
HB 1792 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Office of Public Interest Counsel under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 1960 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to enter into voluntary emissions reduction agreements with owners of stationary sources or groups of stationary sources.
HB 2128 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to Childress County.
HB 2129 Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Space Shuttle Columbia license plates to benefit the Aviation and Space Foundation of Texas.
HB 2222 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the administration and functions of the Texas Department of Human Services.
HB 2454 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to home and building construction energy conservation standards and programs.
HB 2455 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the governmental entities subject to, and the confidentiality of records under, the sunset review process.
HB 2456 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain zoning regulations against property owned by a religious organization.
HB 2632 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the Office of Rural Community Affairs.
HB 2769 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to changing the composition of certain state agency governing bodies with an even number of members to comply with the changes made to Section 30a, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
HB 2864 Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries
Caption: Relating to the deployment of high-speed telecommunications services.
HB 3572 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the duties and salary of the county attorney in Swisher County and the duties of the district attorney for the 64th Judicial District.
HCR 12 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Robert O. "Bob" Schnell of Borger.
HCR 20 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the agreement between the State of Texas and the AEC.
HJR 12 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation.
HJR 75 Last Action: Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the creation, by local option election, of the office of county senior citizens advisor.
HR 30 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Nucor Steel Bar Mill Group in Jewett for preserving the natural resources of Texas.
HR 31 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jim Darsey, vice president and general manager of Nucor Steel Bar Mill Group in Jewett, for his contributions to the environment and community.
HR 64 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the house chamber on February 15 and 16, 2003.
HR 387 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Debbie Albert for her work with Keep Texas Beautiful.
HR 946 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Clyde Carruth of Pampa.
HR 1406 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Captain Russell W. Condon, recipient of the Silver Star award.
HR 1478 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 287.
HR 1720 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Amending the House Rules to change the jurisdiction of the Committee on Agriculture and Livestock and the Committee on Land and Resource Management.
HR 1757 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1538.
HR 1858 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2455.
78th 1st Called Session
HB 21 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to efficiency in certain procedures and hearings of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 113 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the validation of certain Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules regarding general permits related to the protection of water quality.
HCR 6 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Encouraging the United States congress to adopt a constitutional amendment banning any marriage except a union between a man and a woman.
HR 4 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Reverend Marion Burleson Smith of Pampa.
78th 2nd Called Session
HB 44 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to efficiency in certain procedures and hearings of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HCR 3 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Encouraging the United States Congress to adopt a constitutional amendment banning any marriage except a union between a man and a woman.
HCR 8 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Granting each house of the 78th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, permission to adjourn for more than three days.
HR 112 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Honorable Jack Hightower of Austin for his 50 years with the Masonic Order and Grand Lodge of Texas.
HR 113 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the life of Dr. Darrel Rains of Cleburne.
HR 114 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dennis Cavalier of Pampa.
78th 3rd Called Session
HCR 2 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Encouraging the United States Congress to adopt a constitutional amendment banning any marriage except a union between a man and a woman.
78th 4th Called Session
HB 50 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the application of the motor vehicle sales tax emissions reduction surcharge on certain motor homes.
HB 81 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the possession of alcoholic beverages on the premises of certain sexually oriented businesses; providing a penalty.
HCR 11 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Memorializing Congress to increase funding and include advance funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and to pursue a more equitable funding allocation formula for the program.
77th Regular Session
HB 7 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to creating the Office of Rural Community Affairs.
HB 496 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the recognition of a same-sex marriage or civil union.
HB 497 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 31st Judicial District.
HB 498 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a peace officer.
HB 648 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the fiscal year and the date of elections of the Stratford Hospital District.
HB 1099 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to regulation of radioactive materials and other sources of radiation.
HB 1476 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the creation of an information link for state agencies with jurisdiction over environmental and natural resources matters.
HB 1477 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the permitting process for the construction of certain concrete plants.
HB 1605 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to authorizing members of the governing body of certain municipalities to serve as volunteers.
HB 1689 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
HB 1692 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to customer protections applicable to certain electric utilities.
HB 2134 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle emissions; providing penalties.
HB 2146 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to provision of certain health benefit claims information to employers.
HB 2223 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Collingsworth County Underground Water Conservation District.
HB 2306 Last Action: Tabled in committee
Caption: Relating to the extension of residence homestead ad valorem tax exemptions and protection from forced sale to a homestead owned by a family-owned business.
HB 2310 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and to the election of directors of local soil and water conservation districts.
HB 2388 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the provision of telecommunications services to permanent residential or business premises that are not included in a certificated service area.
HB 2488 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Donley County Hospital District.
HB 3017 Last Action: Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board.
HB 3018 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
HB 3019 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for ad valorem tax abatement of property that is the subject of a voluntary cleanup agreement.
HB 3020 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense relating to, and increased criminal penalties for, certain discharges of waste or pollutants.
HB 3021 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the definitions of "hazardous waste" and "oil and gas hazardous waste" for use in environmental regulation and enforcement.
HB 3022 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to public notice and hearing requirements for a permit for multiple plants under the Clean Air Act.
HB 3023 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to water quality permit applications for certain facilities located near a sole-source drinking water supply.
HB 3024 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 3025 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for environment and conservation services.
HB 3026 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transferability of certain appropriations made to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
HB 3066 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the ballot issues of a local option election.
HB 3067 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
HB 3068 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a county auditor in certain counties.
HB 3069 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the maintenance of certain cemeteries.
HB 3070 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to authorizing plans for unit operations for oil or oil and gas production.
HB 3071 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to matters regarding the regulation of motor vehicle inspection stations and inspectors.
HB 3072 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to lighting requirements for motor vehicles.
HB 3073 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to petitions to increase salaries of members of the sheriff's department.
HB 3074 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the fee charged by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to a local government for the issuance of an on-site sewage system permit.
HB 3282 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the scrap tire enforcement fund and the regulation of scrap tire disposal.
HB 3283 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disposal or assured isolation of low-level radioactive waste and to the transfer of certain land purchased for a disposal site.
HB 3420 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the permanent management of low-level radioactive waste.
HB 3545 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement of obtaining a permit for the emission of air contaminants for certain facilities and the fees for which such facilities are liable.
HB 3546 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to environmental building codes based on energy conservation and the authority of a county to enact environmental building codes based on energy conservation.
HB 3547 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the motor vehicle inspection fee and the use of revenues derived from that fee.
HB 3548 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain zoning regulations against property owned by a religious organization.
HB 3549 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of property owned by public or private schools.
HB 3676 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the board of directors and the taxing authority of the Collingsworth County Underground Water Conservation District.
HCR 50 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Robert O'Connor.
HCR 111 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Victor T. Newman of Waco.
HCR 112 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Lieutenant Colonel George R. "Bob" Scott of Waco.
HCR 113 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Robert L. Dillard, Jr., of Dallas.
HCR 262 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Urging federal and state reconsideration of the necessity of designating the Arkansas River shiner as a threatened species and the necessity of designating critical habitat in Texas for the Arkansas River shiner.
HCR 263 Last Action: Filed without the Governor's signature
Caption: Honoring Richard L. "Rick" Crawford for his exceptional public service to the State of Texas.
HCR 270 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Directing the Panhandle Regional Water Planning Group to examine the Sweetwater Creek Reservoir site, and encouraging the Texas Water Development Board to make money available to fund the study.
HCR 297 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 7.
HJR 2 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a commissioners court of a county to declare the office of constable in certain precincts dormant and providing a procedure for reinstatement of the office.
HJR 33 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Dallam County.
HJR 34 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Sherman County.
HJR 35 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Hansford County.
HJR 36 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Ochiltree County.
HJR 37 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Lipscomb County.
HJR 38 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Hemphill County.
HJR 39 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Wheeler County.
HJR 40 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Collingsworth County.
HJR 41 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Hall County.
HJR 42 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Hartley County.
HJR 67 Last Action: Tabled in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend residence homestead ad valorem tax exemptions and protection from forced sale to a homestead owned by a family-owned business.
HR 44 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John S. Coleman, Jr.
HR 45 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable R. L. Templeton.
HR 49 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In honor of the Stratford High School Elks football team winning the UIL Class 1A State championship.
HR 272 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Yellowhouse Masonic Lodge in Lubbock.
HR 366 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of E. E. "Pinky" Shultz of Pampa.
HR 427 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2001, as Panhandle Day at the State Capitol.
HR 428 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the 100th anniversary of the founding of Hutchinson County.
HR 429 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the citizens of Borger on the town's 75th anniversary.
HR 566 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Gray County on its 100th anniversary.
HR 1039 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Grainger Walter McIlhany.
HR 1073 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Pastor Rob Harrell for his leadership with the Capitol Gathering.
HR 1352 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Alicia Garrison of Dallas on her honesty and integrity.
HR 1412 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Julie Rivers Howard Drenner upon her graduation from Oak Brook College of Law and passing the California State Bar.
76th Regular Session
HB 162 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to consent decrees, agreed judgments, and settlements of legal disputes involving the state.
HB 163 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the offense of possession of a controlled substance or dangerous drug in a correctional facility.
HB 164 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to public statements on political issues by candidates for certain judicial offices.
HB 165 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to peace officers from adjoining states enforcing the law in a bordering municipality in this state.
HB 166 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a peace officer.
HB 167 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to commissioned rangers of the National Park Service.
HB 168 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the responsibilities of certain county officials for selection of a jury source.
HB 169 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a waiting period required for the divorce of certain persons on the grounds of insupportability.
HB 382 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to placing a child in a foster home or adoptive home.
HB 383 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the recognition of a same-sex marriage.
HB 526 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the restructuring of the electric industry and to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
HB 664 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the sale of certain land by the Texas Department of Health.
HB 717 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to mandatory premarital testing for human immunodeficiency virus infection.
HB 824 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for appointment to the appraisal review board of certain appraisal districts.
HB 1171 Last Action: Senate Amendments printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to regulation of radioactive materials and other sources of radiation.
HB 1172 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to low-level radioactive waste.
HB 1335 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to repealing the occupation tax on oil well service.
HB 1550 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle emissions; providing penalties.
HB 1624 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing plans for unit operations for oil or oil and gas production.
HB 1910 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the disposal or assured isolation of low-level radioactive waste and to the transfer of certain land purchased for a disposal site.
HB 1921 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for certain counties in the 84th Judicial District.
HB 1922 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of the members of the board of directors of the Booker Hospital District.
HB 2198 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain out-of-state transactions and the operation of certain out-of-state business entities.
HB 2199 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the authority and name of the Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number Three, South of the Canadian River.
HB 2249 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of the Texas Environmental Education Partnership Fund and the Texas Environmental Education Partnership trust fund.
HB 2312 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on a requirement for air dispersion modeling before beginning construction of a concrete plant.
HB 3119 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of solid waste fee revenues.
HB 3120 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the prosecuting attorneys and assistants in certain counties.
HB 3121 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the recovery of costs incurred by electric utilities to comply with environmental standards.
HB 3122 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers, duties, and operations of the Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District.
HB 3123 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the comptroller to provide certain information and assistance to school districts.
HB 3124 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the review of state agency rules by the comptroller and certain other state offices and agencies.
HB 3125 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the management of vehicles owned by the state.
HB 3126 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the establishment and application of uniform criteria for evaluating state-funded drug abuse prevention programs.
HB 3127 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to collection of certain overpaid unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 3128 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to a rental assistance pilot program to expand housing options for elderly residents with low income.
HB 3129 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Board of Health and the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to grant exemptions from requirements relating to the regulation of sources of radiation.
HB 3130 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the judges empowered to waive the waiting period for a marriage ceremony.
HB 3131 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the use of the watercourses of the state for the discharge of treated wastewater.
HB 3132 Last Action: Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the scrap tire enforcement fund and the regulation of scrap tire disposal.
HB 3133 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to contracts and obligations of the Stratford Hospital District.
HB 3134 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the Childress County Hospital District.
HB 3595 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the Castro County, Hansford County, and Ochiltree County hospital districts.
HCR 252 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: In memory of Roye Mulholland.
HCR 268 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Roye Mulholland.
HCR 311 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Oklahoma State Senator Larry Dickerson and wishing him well.
HJR 6 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Collingsworth County.
HJR 17 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the aggregate ad valorem tax rate on property.
HJR 18 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to when payment may be required on a reverse mortgage.
HJR 33 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Hemphill County.
HJR 34 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Hall County.
HJR 35 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Childress County.
HJR 47 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Lipscomb County.
HJR 89 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Ochiltree County.
HR 125 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mr.& Mrs. E. E. Shelhamer on their 60th wedding anniversary.
HR 126 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating 66 years of success at Pampa's Coney Island Cafe.
HR 347 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending J. C. McCollough for his 50 years in real estate.
HR 429 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Granting the Texas Junior College Student Government Association permission to use the house chamber on April 11, 1999.
HR 1001 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Charlie Howard on the birth of his second grandchild, Keaton Rivers Ashworth Drenner.
HR 1353 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the founding of Booker, Texas.
75th Regular Session
HB 11 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the recognition of a same-sex marriage.
HB 12 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the restructuring of the electric industry.
HB 13 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authorization of certain courts to issue a protective order against family violence.
HB 14 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the responsibilities of certain county officials for selection of a jury source.
HB 15 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the insanity defense and the admissibility of evidence of mental disease or defect in a criminal case.
HB 16 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authority of the comptroller to enter certain agreements with credit card issuers benefitting state parks.
HB 17 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to posting signs along roadsides to promote traffic safety.
HB 211 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
HB 212 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the advisory function of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board.
HB 213 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the composition and duties of the radiation advisory board.
HB 292 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to election of the board of directors of the Hutchinson County Hospital District.
HB 293 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 100th Judicial District.
HB 498 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to requiring inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to pay certain expenses associated with the cost of their confinement.
HB 499 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to permitting certain law enforcement authorities to receive reduced airfare while engaged in certain official business.
HB 860 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to regulation of abortion facilities and the protection of the health of women; providing a penalty.
HB 861 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for the costs of confining certain state inmates.
HB 862 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a peace officer.
HB 1310 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the extension or reimposition of the sales and use tax by certain industrial development corporations.
HB 1311 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of radioactive materials and other sources of radiation and to the disposal of radioactive waste.
HB 1354 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to authorizing plans for unit operations for oil and gas production.
HB 1426 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of radioactive materials and other sources of radiation and to the disposal of radioactive waste.
HB 1877 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the recording of certain documents by electronic means and to the creation of an electronic recording advisory committee.
HB 1878 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the Castro County and Ochiltree County hospital districts.
HB 2438 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the fire insurance rates and fire suppression ratings of a municipality at or near the state's borders.
HB 2439 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to peace officers from adjoining states enforcing the law in a bordering municipality in this state.
HB 2440 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the ad valorem tax exemption for the Nature Conservancy of Texas.
HB 2705 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the program for the voluntary cleanup of contaminants.
HB 3456 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the Hansford County Hospital District.
HB 3457 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the Hutchinson County Hospital District.
HB 3458 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to on-site disposal of low-level radioactive waste by a nonpublic generator.
HB 3459 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to environmental and health and safety audits; providing a penalty.
HB 3460 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the issuance of emergency and temporary orders and permits by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; imposing a civil penalty.
HB 3461 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to consolidating all enforcement authority of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
HB 3462 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to transferring certain responsibilities of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission related to certain radioactive materials to the Texas Department of Health.
HB 3463 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the inspection and maintenance of certain motor vehicles for air pollution control; providing criminal penalties.
HB 3464 Last Action: Motion fails
Caption: Relating to the recognition of a same-sex marriage.
HCR 343 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the senate enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to S.B. 700.
HJR 11 Last Action: Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the aggregate ad valorem tax rate on property.
HJR 45 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Ochiltree County.
HJR 46 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Hall County.
HJR 73 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing counties to maintain private roads that are used by public school buses.
HR 227 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the XIT Ranch for its role in the construction of the Texas Capitol.
HR 228 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Albert Shaheen Abdullah on being named the Dalhart Citizen of the Year.
HR 580 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Gary Pinkney Pearson, Jr.
HR 622 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming descendants of the Farwell brothers to the State Capitol.
HR 838 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the First Baptist Church of Pampa.
HR 839 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the centennial of the First United Methodist Church of Miami.
HR 997 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring John Aloysius Riley an Honorary Texan.
74th Regular Session
HB 86 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the licensing of limited liability companies as insurance agents.
HB 87 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a local government to extend employee benefits to a person related to the employee.
HB 88 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the constitutional defense council to study, monitor, and advise this state on certain matters involving action of the federal government and to authorizing legal action by this state to challenge or oppose certain federal laws or other actions.
HB 89 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the use of driver's license records to compose a jury wheel.
HB 211 Last Action: Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to the advisory function of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board.
HB 232 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the insanity defense and the admissibility of evidence of mental disease or defect in a criminal case.
HB 303 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a person who has served as a member of the United States Senate or House of Representatives to be a candidate for the same office.
HB 361 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to cooperation between the federal government and state and local law enforcement agencies and peace officers.
HB 397 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to course materials and instruction in human sexuality.
HB 448 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to cost-benefit analysis of environmental rules proposed for adoption by a state agency.
HB 449 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District.
HB 1059 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to notice in county deed records of the existence of a buffer zone required as a condition of a license or permit issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
HB 1060 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the consideration of environmental externalities.
HB 1129 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to mandatory premarital testing for human immunodeficiency virus infection and other sexually transmitted diseases.
HB 1493 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District.
HB 1564 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the attorney general's review of bonds issued by political subdivisions of this state.
HB 1580 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by certain organizations chartered by the Congress of the Republic of Texas.
HB 1651 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the expansion of the Higgins Hospital District of Lipscomb County to include the territory included in the Lipscomb Hospital District of Lipscomb County and to the name of the expanded district.
HB 2293 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of sources of radiation.
HB 2473 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to audits to determine compliance with certain laws, rules, and regulations; providing penalties.
HB 3036 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
HB 3037 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to sales and use tax revenue calculations.
HB 3040 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to adoption of certain airport zoning regulations.
HB 3041 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the authority of cities, to create corporations, to levy sales and use taxes, and to utilize all functions and procedures of the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
HB 3134 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Hutchinson County Hospital District.
HCR 18 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Authorizing a delegation to represent Texas at a Conference of the States.
HCR 48 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Malouf Abraham, Sr.
HCR 49 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of the Honorable Guy Hazlett.
HCR 50 Last Action: Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
Caption: Designating the longhorn as the official State Mammal of Texas.
HCR 135 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the Reverend Neal Thomas Jones, Sr.
HCR 146 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating John Q. and Martha M. Holt on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HJR 3 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain property of certain organizations chartered by the Congress of the Republic of Texas.
HJR 22 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the specific and exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit to two the number of terms that a member of the United States Senate may serve and to limit to six the number of terms that a member of the United States House of Representatives may serve.
HJR 121 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Rescinding the previous application of the 65th Legislature of the State of Texas to the Congress of the United States of America for the calling of a constitutional convention for the purpose of requiring a balanced federal budget, and rescinding any other previous applications of the Legislature of the State of Texas to the Congress of the United States of America for the calling of a constitutional convention for any purpose, limited or general.
HR 1057 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Max W. Boyer.
73rd Regular Session
HB 293 Last Action: Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to the deferral of adjudication and dismissal of a case on completion of an alternative commitment program by certain juvenile offenders.
HB 294 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain governmental employees for acts or omissions in connection with inmate work programs and community service projects.
HB 295 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to drug testing of applicants for original driver's licenses.
HB 296 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to consent decrees, agreed judgments, and settlements of legal disputes involving the state.
HB 297 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to commissioning investigators of the Railroad Commission of Texas as peace officers.
HB 298 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the election of and appointments to fill vacancies on the board of directors of certain hospital districts.
HB 431 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the regulation of viatical settlements by the State Board of Insurance.
HB 467 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the signs erected along certain highways by nonprofit organizations.
HB 551 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the limitation on the amount of debt payable from the general revenue fund.
HB 647 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the sale of real property by municipalities.
HB 753 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 31st Judicial District.
HB 879 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
HB 880 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the composition and termination of the Legislative Natural Resources Board.
HB 881 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to prohibiting automated teller machines and other methods of accessing cash or credit accounts at a racetrack.
HB 938 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to course materials and instruction in human sexuality.
HB 1221 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of geologists; providing a civil and criminal penalty.
HB 1233 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to emergency access to private land by persons designated by a commissioners court of a county.
HB 1418 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to a contract concerning the grounds by which the parties to a marriage may dissolve the marriage.
HB 1669 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Caption: Relating to safety equipment for certain watercraft and flotation devices; providing penalties.
HB 2628 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the public meeting and hearing requirements for proposed solid waste management facilities.
HB 2629 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a person who has served as a member of the United States Senate or House of Representatives to be a candidate for the same office.
HB 2630 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the duties that may be performed by fire protection personnel before completion of the fire suppression training course.
HB 2631 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to Commissioners Court approval of certain budgets.
HB 2632 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the terms of court and places for holding court of justice of the peace courts in counties having a population less than 30,000.
HB 2633 Last Action: Returned to committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of emissions from an agricultural operation.
HB 2634 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to restrictions on concentrated animal feeding operations to protect waters of the state.
HB 2635 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to abortions; providing penalties.
HB 2636 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to sales and use tax revenue calculations.
HB 2667 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of air and water quality provisions.
HB 2819 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the juvenile board of Castro, Hale, and Swisher counties.
HB 2845 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the juvenile board of Castro, Hale, and Swisher counties.
HCM 90 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Congratulating Jim Morris on the occasion of his retirement.
HCM 257 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Congratulating Dale and Sandra Steffes on the occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary.
HCM 359 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Congratulating Dr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Zavaleta on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary.
HCR 88 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Requesting the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution to limit the terms of members of the Senate and House of Representatives.
HJR 33 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting debt payable from the general revenue fund.
HJR 44 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the offices of constable and county surveyor in Roberts County.
HJR 64 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve in legislative office or in certain executive offices.
HJR 119 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably as substituted
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the number of times a person may be elected to the Congress of the United States from the State of Texas.
HMM 26 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Stocky Lamberson.
HMM 45 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Douglas O.V. Rives.
HR 68 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the memory of Ben Ezzell.
HR 258 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming residents of the Texas Panhandle on their visit to the State Capitol.
HR 421 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the members of the Baptist Student Union of Levelland.
HR 500 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Honoring the memory of Stocky Lamberson.
HR 613 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the memory of former Representative Foster Whaley.
72nd Regular Session
HB 123 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the form of the ballot in the general election for state and county officers.
HB 347 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the punishment and sentencing of persons convicted of offenses prohibiting controlled substances, dangerous drugs, and alcohol in facilities of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 607 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to immunity from civil liability for certain persons responsible for programs in which county inmates are required to perform manual labor.
HB 1209 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the offense of aggravated or deadly assault against officers or employees supervising adult probationers or juveniles detained or on probation.
HB 1845 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a state sales and use tax for state prisons.
HB 1846 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the budget of the county auditor.
HB 2410 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to commissioning investigators of the Railroad Commission of Texas as peace officers.
HB 2416 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a state gross receipts tax for state prisons.
HB 2820 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of recreation and tourism districts with authority to issue revenue bonds and impose an ad valorem tax.
HB 2855 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Caprock Hospital District to borrow money.
HCR 105 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Lubbock County on the occasion of its 100th birthday.
HJR 71 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact a state retail sales and use tax for the construction and maintenance of prisons.
HJR 84 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact a state gross receipts tax for the construction and maintenance of prisons.
HR 125 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Walter Lockhoof on his retirement.
HR 193 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 23, 1991, as McLean Day and declaring McLean, Texas, as the Barbed Wire Capitol of the World.
HR 212 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Requesting Attorney General Dan Morales to appeal the ruling of the 200th District Court that has held unconstitutional Section 21.06, Penal Code.
HR 293 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Briscoe County on the occasion of its 100th birthday.
HR 294 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dickens County on its 100th birthday.
HR 295 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Motley County on its 100th birthday.
HR 947 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Margaret Collier for a half-century of exemplary service to the people of Floyd County.
72nd 1st Called Session
HCR 26 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Requesting the comptroller of public accounts to continue the performance audits required by Chapter 1, Acts of the 72nd Legislature.
72nd 3rd Called Session
HR 27 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Memphis High School football team.
HR 58 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Susan Weddington.
72nd 4th Called Session
HB 19 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the election of and appointments to fill vacancies on the board of directors of certain hospital districts.
71st Regular Session
HB 198 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a teen court program.
HB 341 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney of the 31st Judicial District.
HB 393 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the tax rate of the Hall County Hospital District.
HB 1295 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to adoption of the Interstate Compact on Agricultural Grain Marketing.
HB 2283 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to commissioning investigators of the Railroad Commission of Texas as peace officers.
HB 3134 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Crosby County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent...
HR 147 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring The Childress Index on the centennial of its founding.
HR 262 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Sheriff R. H. (Rufe) Jordan of Gray County.
HR 647 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Designating April 29, 1989, as Bob Wills Day.
71st 1st Called Session
HR 141 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Representative David Counts on his birthday.
HR 183 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the house conferees on the workers' compensation conference committee.
71st 2nd Called Session
HB 24 Last Action: Meeting canceled
Caption: Relating to the duties of office of the district attorney of the 110th Judicial District.
HCR 30 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the centennial of Hall County.
HR 141 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Emmett LeFors.
71st 3rd Called Session
HB 8 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the duties of office of the district attorney of the 110th Judicial District.
HB 72 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the appointment of certain attorneys as prosecutors pro tem in criminal cases.
71st 4th Called Session
HB 66 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the duties of office of the district attorney of the 110th Judicial District.
HB 104 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the compensation of certain attorneys appointed as prosecutors pro tem in criminal cases.
HCR 22 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Collingsworth County on its centennial.
HCR 23 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Armstrong County on its centennial.
HCR 24 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Floyd County on its centennial.
HR 4 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Requesting the Environmental Protection Agency to hold hearings in rural areas on municipal solid waste landfill regulations.
HR 10 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Wallace and Zora White on their 66th wedding anniversary.
71st 5th Called Session
HR 125 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. W. L. White on their 65th wedding anniversary.
71st 6th Called Session
HB 53 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the duties of office of the district attorney of the 110th Judicial District.
HB 54 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the compensation of certain attorneys appointed as prosecutors pro tem in criminal cases.