Legislation authored by Betty Brown

Includes legislation with Betty Brown as the primary author for the 76th through 81st Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

81st Regular Session
HB 125 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
HB 362 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 363 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to certain requirements relating to the issuance of a marriage license or the recording of a declaration of informal marriage and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics.
HB 369 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
HB 418 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
HB 419 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in a city election that is not held jointly with an election in which a federal office appears on the ballot.
HB 507 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain fund-raising sales conducted by a nonprofit organization that operates to benefit the patients of a state mental hospital.
HB 985 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of a memorial sign account, the imposition of a memorial sign fee on certain defendants, and the posting of memorial signs for certain victims of alcohol or controlled substance related vehicle accidents.
HB 1018 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
HB 1019 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
HB 1143 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for making a false statement on a voter registration application.
HB 1144 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to eligibility to serve as a poll watcher.
HB 1145 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/10
Caption: Relating to the appointment of election judges.
HB 1245 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.
HB 1341 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the recovery of certain rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility.
HB 1419 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to an application to run for political office.
HB 1612 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the purchase of certain regulated metals by metal recycling entities; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1613 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
HB 1614 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief.
HB 1684 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of the rural veterinarian loan repayment program.
HB 1961 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the recipients and subrecipients of financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
HB 2076 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the impact of the presence of certain peace officers on the admissibility of certain statements made by children.
HB 2390 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to processing certain early voting ballots before election day.
HB 2861 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 to undertake road projects.
HB 3356 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the issuance of AMBER alert system specialty license plates.
HB 4316 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of Las Lomas Municipal Utility District Nos. 3 and 4 of Kaufman County to undertake road projects.
HB 4619 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Kaufman County.
HB 4701 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Twin Lakes Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Kaufman County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
HB 4769 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Lake View Management and Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting certain powers relating to navigation improvements; and granting powers of a road district.
HB 4789 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Kaufman County Parks Improvement District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; providing penalties.
HB 4821 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Kaufman County.
HJR 51 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
HR 214 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Helen Marie Davis of Terrell on her 90th birthday.
HR 215 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 3, 2009, as Cedar Creek Lake Area Day at the State Capitol and welcoming members of the Leadership Cedar Creek Lake class.
HR 253 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rachael Elizabeth Flatt on winning the 2008 World Junior Figure Skating Championship.
HR 254 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Henderson County Republican Women to the State Capitol.
HR 354 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2009, as Texas Organization of Residential Care Homes Day.
HR 539 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2009, as Athens Day at the State Capitol.
HR 886 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 23, 2009, as Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1162 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Brownsboro chief of police Ron Shields for his service to his country and community.
HR 1172 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Jonathan David Arthur "J. D." Emard of Terrell.
HR 1230 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the dedication of a Texas Historical Marker at St. Paul Industrial Training School in Caney City.
HR 1764 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jean Ann Ables-Flatt of Terrell on her receipt of a Best of East Texas Award from Best of East Texas Publishers.
HR 2774 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Meredith Kate Bell on her achievements as a member of The University of Texas at Tyler softball team.
HR 2874 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William C. "Dub" McCarty of Athens.
HR 2971 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Caleb Troxclair and Ellen Gale on their wedding.
81st 1st Called Session
HR 89 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the City of Terrell on receiving national recognition for its model for sustainable development.
80th Regular Session
HB 181 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the scope of a county program to improve the collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases.
HB 182 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 183 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to release by the Texas Education Agency of questions and answer keys to assessment instruments.
HB 218 Last Action: Co-sponsor authorized
Caption: Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
HB 283 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to investigations and decisions regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of persons with disabilities by employees at certain facilities.
HB 401 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the use of text messages and other electronic media to commit certain sexual offenses against minors or certain students.
HB 578 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain requirements relating to an application for a marriage license and an affidavit of an absent applicant for a marriage license and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics; providing penalties.
HB 599 Last Action: Recommitted to committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fairfields Municipal Utility District of Kaufman County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 690 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in certain elections that do not involve a federal office.
HB 691 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to certain requirements relating to an application for a marriage license and an affidavit of an absent applicant for a marriage license and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics; providing penalties.
HB 884 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools.
HB 1117 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the filing of birth certificates.
HB 1118 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the operation of a licensed barber or cosmetology school, shop, or facility before initial inspection by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
HB 1123 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to certain penalties imposed for the destruction of a mailbox or other address identifier.
HB 1588 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to clarifying the law regarding lobbyist communications with the executive branch.
HB 1626 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
HB 2018 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to eligibility for a municipal setting designation related to potential impacts to groundwater quality of solid waste activities.
HB 2743 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Kaufman County Municipal Utility District Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 2779 Last Action: Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to designating March 31 as Governor James Pinckney Henderson Remembrance Day.
HB 2780 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority to consent to the administration of psychotropic drugs to certain foster children.
HB 2859 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a memorial sign program for victims of certain vehicle accidents.
HB 3622 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to accessibility of services under Medicaid waiver programs.
HB 3696 Last Action: Recommitted to committee
Caption: Relating to the validation of acts and proceedings of the Lake View Management and Development District and the division of the district into two or more new districts.
HB 4071 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County and the Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 to undertake road projects.
HB 4095 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Gastonia-Scurry Special Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HCR 15 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating Athens, Texas, as the Original Home of the Hamburger.
HR 231 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2007, as Cedar Creek Lake Area Day at the State Capitol.
HR 471 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 21, 2007, as Athens Day at the State Capitol.
HR 472 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Constable Joe Don Law for his accomplishments with the Kaufman County S.T.A.R. program for youth.
HR 666 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Recognizing March 5, 2007, as Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 667 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 5, 2007, as Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1257 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Allen Brenton Jaynes of Murchison.
HR 1258 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Edward Harrell and Billie Jean Harden on their 60th wedding anniversary.
HR 1259 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Horace P. Flatt for his career achievements and his service to the United States.
HR 1260 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Heather Hirsch on exhibiting the winning animal in the Reserve Shorthorn Junior Breeding Beef Heifer competition at the 2007 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show.
HR 1772 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Thomas Autry Wallis of the Mabank Independent School District on being selected as the 2007 Texas Secondary School Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals.
HR 1930 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Horace P. Flatt for his career achievements and service to the United States.
HR 1931 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the life of Elise Amalie Tvede Waerenskjold for her contributions to the State of Texas.
HR 1960 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Chief James M. Smith for receiving the award of public service from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
HR 2063 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Requesting the speaker to appoint an interim committee to study the rights of foster parents.
HR 2693 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mayor Frances R. Anderson of Terrell for her contributions to her community.
HR 2694 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ruth Hellums on the dedication of the Ruth Hellums Homecoming Pavilion at Cottonwood Baptist Church.
HR 2695 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Andrew Carroll Boening for his service as an administrative aide in the office of State Representative Betty Brown and on his graduation from The University of Texas at Austin.
HR 2855 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the staff of the Legislative Reference Library for their significant contributions to the 80th Legislative Session.
HR 2856 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Paul Steven Habelt of Eustace.
HR 2857 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tony Price Ogburn of Log Cabin.
HR 2887 Last Action: 3 hr. notice-for consideration
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 3.
79th Regular Session
HB 499 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain penalties imposed for the destruction of a mailbox or other address identifier.
HB 500 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of credit card or debit card abuse.
HB 501 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalty for the unlawful delivery of a dangerous drug on a school bus or in a drug-free zone.
HB 516 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to requiring proof of citizenship at the time a person registers to vote.
HB 849 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to release by the Texas Education Agency of questions and answer keys to assessment instruments.
HB 850 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to professional health care liability insurance coverage information provided by a nursing home.
HB 851 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to Texas Historical Commission specialty license plates.
HB 1074 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of obscenity.
HB 1627 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the presumptive value of a motor vehicle for purposes of the imposition of the sales and use tax.
HB 1628 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1629 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to creating an offense for conduct involving the discharge of fireworks in certain locations.
HB 1781 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to creating an offense for the discharge of fireworks near a public highway.
HB 3314 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to prohibiting Internet access to obscene materials on state property.
HB 3315 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to state compensation for certain primary election expenses.
HB 3316 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to physician referrals to certain facilities providing speciality services.
HB 3317 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to financial arrangements between referring health care providers and providers of designated health services in rural areas; providing penalties.
HB 3318 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for renewal of a structural pest control business license.
HB 3319 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a fee for a currency transmission sent to a destination outside this state.
HB 3320 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the disannexation of an area by a general law municipality and the assignment of certain costs to the area.
HB 3498 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, functions, operations, and financing of the Rose Hill Special Utility District.
HB 3547 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Kaufman County.
HB 3552 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas associated with the watersheds of Cedar Creek Lake, the Trinity River, and the East Fork of the Trinity River; providing a penalty.
HB 3556 Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the creation of Las Lomas Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 3582 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Kaufman County.
HB 3591 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation of Kaufman County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HR 378 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Paralympian Randy Snow of Terrell.
HR 379 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2005, as Cedar Creek Lake Area Day at the State Capitol.
HR 380 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Chad Drake.
HR 440 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 23, 2005, as Athens Day at the State Capitol.
HR 573 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Malakoff on the occasion of its sesquicentennial.
HR 574 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2005, as Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 588 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Kaufman County 4-H Program on the occasion of its participants' visit to the State Capitol.
HR 611 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Henderson County 4-H members on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol.
HR 971 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mary Doyle Smith of Athens on her 80th birthday.
HR 1010 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Richard Nolan of Terrell for his courageous service in behalf of his country.
HR 1011 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring participants in the American Rodeo Experience tour of China.
HR 1012 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Reverend Donald Royce Hickman of Athens for his service as Pastor of the Day.
HR 1013 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Native Texan Jamie Foxx on his successful acting career.
HR 1826 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Judge Jack H. Holland of Henderson County on the occasion of his retirement from the 173rd Judicial District Court of the State of Texas.
HR 1881 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Amanda Blakely of Crandall on winning a Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Journalism Award.
HR 1882 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Trinity Valley Community College Cardinal cheerleaders on winning the 2005 National Cheerleaders Association Junior College Division championship.
HR 2046 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Joe and Pat Hottinger of Terrell on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 2293 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Anthony L. Norton of Athens on being named the Texas Boating Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.
79th 1st Called Session
HB 34 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a magistrate in the district courts in Henderson County.
HR 50 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mayor Jerry G. King of Athens on the occasion of his retirement in June 2005.
HR 252 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Don and LaDonna Thurman of Terrell on their 50th anniversary.
79th 2nd Called Session
HB 27 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a magistrate in the district courts in Henderson County.
HR 103 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Church of the Living God, P.G.T., in Athens on the occasion of its centennial.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 80 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to releasing the question and answer keys for certain academic assessment instruments administered to public school students.
HR 318 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Vester and Wynona "Tootsie" Turner of Terrell on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 319 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Major General (Ret.) William A. Becker and his family for their contributions to this country.
78th Regular Session
HB 529 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the ineligibility of a delinquent child support obligor to receive state-funded or state-administered student financial assistance.
HB 559 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain contraband.
HB 1124 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kaufman County.
HB 1174 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the election officers that serve a branch polling place during the early voting period.
HB 1291 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of loss experience information to certain group health benefit plan policy and contract holders.
HB 1292 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to oversight of persons to whom a municipality delegates management and supervision of programs funded by municipal hotel occupancy taxes.
HB 1324 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the sale and slaughter of equine animals.
HB 1406 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a recommendation by a school district employee concerning a use of a psychotropic drug by a student or suggestion of a particular diagnosis and to refusal by a parent or certain other person to consent to administration of a psychotropic drug to a student or to psychiatric evaluation or examination of a student.
HB 1445 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring insurers to give notice to insureds before certain insurance policy premium increases.
HB 1446 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain children for certain health benefit coverage.
HB 1679 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the review of a proposed municipal annexation that prevents another municipality from engaging in any significant future annexation.
HB 1990 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to annexation of territory by certain water districts and subsequent division of the districts.
HB 1991 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the definition of a contribution for purposes of the regulation and reporting of political contributions.
HB 1992 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to a local option election for the sale of alcoholic beverages in cities or towns located in more than one county.
HB 2119 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain duties of local registrars of deaths relating to voter registration.
HB 2139 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to impose a sales and use tax to build a criminal detention center.
HB 2283 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas located in the watersheds of Cedar Creek Lake, the Trinity River, and the East Fork of the Trinity River; providing a penalty.
HB 2533 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation of Lake View Management and Development District in Henderson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 2835 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the expectation of measurable gain as a result of projects undertaken by corporations created in accordance with the Development Corporation Act of 1979, Article 5190.6 VTCS
HB 2836 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.
HB 2837 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.
HB 2838 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.
HB 3553 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Henderson County.
HB 3614 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 8 of Kaufman County.
HB 3615 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 9 of Kaufman County.
HB 3616 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 7 of Kaufman County.
HB 3617 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 6 of Kaufman County.
HB 3618 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 5 of Kaufman County.
HB 3619 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Kaufman County.
HB 3620 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Kaufman County.
HB 3621 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Kaufman County.
HB 3622 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kingsborough Municipal Utility District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Kaufman County.
HCR 272 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recalling H.B. No. 2533.
HR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Eddie Deen of Ranch Hand Barbecue for his catering of the 2003 Inaugural Barbecue Luncheon.
HR 58 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending all those involved in the peaceful resolution of an armed incident at Scurry-Rosser High School.
HR 219 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 18, 2003, as Cedar Creek Lake Area Day at the Capitol.
HR 232 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 17, 2003, as Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 239 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2003, as Athens Day at the State Capitol.
HR 329 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the many accomplishments of Boy Scouts of America Troop 390 of Terrell.
HR 439 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring students from Crandall High School for qualifying for the 2002-2003 UIL Cross-Examination Meet being held at The University of Texas at Austin.
HR 510 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Tom Ed Gooden for his outstanding contributions as the athletic director and head football coach at Terrell High School.
HR 523 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Facts on Saving and Investing Campaign for its benefit to the people of Texas.
HR 705 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the La Poynor High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2003 UIL Class A, Division I, state championship.
HR 938 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending those involved with the Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society at The University of Texas at Austin.
HR 1476 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Maggie Blue Hutchins and Adam Martin Wagner of San Marcos on their recent engagement.
HR 1477 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring staff members who assist in the duties on the house floor.
HR 1535 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Melissa Marfin and Jonathan English on their engagement and upcoming wedding.
HR 1755 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3622.
HR 1948 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the City of Athens, winner of a 2003 Governor's Community Achievement Award from Keep Texas Beautiful.
78th 1st Called Session
HR 153 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the life of William Albert Porter of Terrell.
78th 2nd Called Session
HR 68 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Forney Independent School District board for being named Region X's School Board of the Year.
HR 153 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Congratulating Charles R. Tucker of Mesquite on his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.
HR 154 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Bernie K. Dodd, P.E., on his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.
78th 3rd Called Session
HR 63 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Charles R. Tucker of Mesquite on his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.
HR 156 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Geneva Pearcy of Terrell on her 90th birthday.
78th 4th Called Session
HR 74 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sgt. Gerardo Moreno of Terrell.
HR 234 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lance Corporal Kyle Dwayne Crowley of San Ramon, California.
77th Regular Session
HB 584 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to continuing education for a person licensed as a plumber.
HB 585 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kaufman County.
HB 586 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the ineligibility of a delinquent child support obligor to receive certain state-funded student financial assistance.
HB 833 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to use a design-build contract for public facilities.
HB 1135 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to filing abstracts of death certificates with the voter registrar.
HB 1746 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a franchise credit for funding certain scholarships.
HB 1805 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to notice of plea bargains and the dismissal of charges in a criminal case.
HB 2092 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the abatement of public nuisances in counties.
HB 2093 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of on-site sewage disposal systems.
HB 2240 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to limiting the transfer of the school district ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homesteads of the elderly to different homesteads in the same school district.
HB 2416 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limiting the amount of county or municipal ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly and their surviving spouses.
HB 2760 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the resolution of disputes arising under interlocal cooperation contracts.
HB 2761 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the conversion of the Kaufman County Municipal Utility District No. 1 to Kaufman County Levee Improvement District No. 4, operating as a levee improvement district.
HB 2762 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to infrastructure planning in certain urban counties.
HB 3466 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to petitions to increase salaries of members of the sheriff's department.
HCR 74 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring West Tawakoni the Catfish Capital of Texas.
HJR 7 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a county or a city or town to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on residence homesteads of the elderly and their spouses.
HR 289 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Forney Independent School District.
HR 290 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Forney High School Jackrabbits football team on winning UIL Class 3A regional championship and on its remarkable 2000 season.
HR 291 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In honor of Dr. John Coble of Greenville, 2001-2002 president of the Texas Optometric Association.
HR 331 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2001, as Hunt County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 373 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Kaufman County Historical Commission for its outstanding work.
HR 374 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 19, 2001, as Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 532 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 19, 2001, as Doris Hamblen Day at the State Capitol.
76th Regular Session
HB 738 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the scope of and deposit for certain election recounts.
HB 1262 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain persons for injury to others resulting from the criminal act of a third party.
HB 2206 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to conditions of community supervision, parole, and mandatory supervision for certain violent offenders.
HB 2477 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain business entities for payment of certain scholarships.
HCR 31 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Proclaiming Commerce the Official Bois d'Arc Capital of Texas.
HR 273 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Steve Robertson for his recognition as Kaufman's Citizen of the Year.
HR 274 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 9 and 10, 1999, as Hunt County Days at the Capitol.
HR 275 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 15, 1999, as Kaufman County Day at the Capitol.
HR 276 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Honorable Bill Thomas and Mitzi Thomas on being named Greenville's Worthy Citizens of the Year for 1998.
HR 348 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Paul Mathews.