Legislation authored by Robert "Robby" Cook

Includes legislation with Robert "Robby" Cook as the primary author for the 75th through 80th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

80th Regular Session
HB 496 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to mileage reimbursement for soil and water conservation district directors and delegates.
HB 1211 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to vehicles passing certain stationary vehicles engaged in the delivery of United States mail on a highway; providing a penalty.
HB 1409 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the procedure for the initiation of and the award of certain costs in eminent domain proceedings.
HB 1669 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax and to the rate of the tax.
HB 1833 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain Texas Rangers for burial in the state cemetery.
HB 2055 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a tuition and fee exemption available to the dependents of certain military personnel.
HB 2470 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the construction of reservoirs and assessing fees on water impounded in a reservoir.
HB 2480 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to erecting an off-premise sign adjacent to and visible from certain roads.
HB 2481 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for certain violations of county traffic regulations.
HB 2482 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the requirements regarding persons who service or maintain on-site sewage disposal systems; imposing an administrative penalty.
HB 3128 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the administration of certain housing programs by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
HB 3129 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Bastrop County.
HB 3130 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide affordable housing.
HB 3131 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
HB 3132 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
HB 3236 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the service areas of the Austin Community College District and the Blinn Junior College District.
HB 3379 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to groundwater conservation districts regulation of groundwater use by political subdivisions.
HB 3380 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to retirement benefits for retired Texas Rangers.
HB 4032 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 4064 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the terms of office for directors of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
HCR 49 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Designating Lee County as the official Festival Capital of Texas.
HCR 247 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Requesting the Brazos River Authority and the Lower Colorado River Authority to conduct a joint baseline study of the role of Lake Somerville in the economic development of the surrounding vicinity.
HR 101 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring James "Chick" Herrin on his induction into the International Lineman's Hall of Fame.
HR 118 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of the 2006-2007 BEST Leadership class of Bastrop County to the State Capitol.
HR 175 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Malcom Thomas, Sr., of Eagle Lake.
HR 191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Lyons Lodge No. 195, A.F. & A.M.
HR 270 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Elgin Cotton Oil Mill on its 100th anniversary.
HR 271 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John Alden Hancher of Columbus.
HR 643 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Clint James Luksa of Caldwell.
HR 694 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Sidney and Mary Frey of Alleyton on their 60th wedding anniversary.
HR 1273 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. W. H. Cardwell of Elgin.
HR 1535 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Virginia Harris Cockrell Cancer Research Center, Science Park-Research Division in Smithville.
HR 1536 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Nancy Lee Sanders of Bastrop.
HR 1537 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Reverend Quintus Samuel Goins on his 50th pastoral anniversary at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
HR 1538 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Swiss Alp on the 140th anniversary of its founding.
HR 1661 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sheriff Joe G. Goodson of Lee County.
HR 1757 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the city of Bastrop on its 175th anniversary.
HR 1938 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former State Representative Jean Edmond Hosey of La Grange.
HR 2328 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Brian McElroy of San Antonio.
HR 2329 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Tina M. Priest of Austin.
HR 2333 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Rafael A. Carrillo of Austin.
HR 2334 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Christopher R. Kilpatrick of Columbus.
HR 2409 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Southside Market and Barbecue of Elgin on its 125th anniversary.
79th Regular Session
HB 1267 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to changing the name of the Texas Industrial Fire Training Board to the Texas Industrial Emergency Services Board.
HB 1353 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to creation and operation of a guaranty fund for certain groups certified to self insure for workers' compensation insurance coverage and to service companies that administer the guaranty fund.
HB 1670 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the resolution of conflicts between regional water plans and groundwater conservation district management plans.
HB 1673 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the procedure for conversion and creation of a special utility district.
HB 1763 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the notice, hearing, rulemaking, and permitting procedures for groundwater conservation districts.
HB 1767 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the regulation of veterinary medicine.
HB 2022 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the legislature's goal for energy efficiency in this state and related energy efficiency programs.
HB 2171 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the volunteer fire department self-insurance fund.
HB 2244 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the payment and recovery of municipal charges and costs by providers of electricity.
HB 2245 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions.
HB 2292 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the appearance of certain misdemeanor offenders before a magistrate.
HB 2293 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the disposition of seized weapons.
HB 2294 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the venue for certain crimes regarding misapplication of property.
HB 2295 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to exceptions to the application of an offense.
HB 2296 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the reduction of a state jail felony prosecution to a misdemeanor prosecution.
HB 2297 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to penalties for repeat and habitual misdemeanor offenders.
HB 2493 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to access to certain obstetrical or gynecological care provided by family physicians.
HB 2494 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of certain fees by groundwater conservation districts.
HB 2832 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to enforce a water pollution control and abatement program and establish standards and practices for water quality.
HB 2833 Last Action: Motion withdrawn
Caption: Relating to the protection of private real property from regulatory takings.
HB 3123 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the applicability of groundwater conservation district rules to the state.
HB 3124 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a municipality.
HB 3541 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of magistrates in Brazos County.
HB 3542 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Fayette County.
HCR 7 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Memorializing Congress to preserve the community development block grant program and its funding at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
HCR 93 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating Schulenburg the Official Home of the Painted Churches of Texas.
HCR 107 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing Wildfire Awareness Week, April 4 through 8, 2005.
HCR 236 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 1763.
HJR 97 Last Action: Reported unfavorably
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a municipality.
HR 87 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring William H. Harrison, Jr., of Eagle Lake on the occasion of his retirement.
HR 519 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Clinton R. Gertson of Eagle Lake.
HR 659 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charlyne Jo Stephens Spanihel of Eagle Lake.
HR 753 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 23, 2005, as Firefighters Day at the State Capitol.
HR 956 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Steve K. Balas of Eagle Lake on his receipt of the 2004 Michael L. Houston Award from United Drugs.
HR 1026 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 13th Annual State Noodle Cook-off on May 21, 2005, at the 2005 Lee County Fair.
HR 1235 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Elm Grove Baptist Church on its sesquicentennial.
HR 1375 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ronald Lee Kellett of Rockport.
HR 1654 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Michael Ryan Davis of La Grange.
HR 2049 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Gardner Golston Osborn of Bryan.
HR 2050 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Leon Anton Sevcik, Jr., of Bryan.
79th 1st Called Session
HR 213 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Christopher Reed Kilpatrick of Columbus.
HR 362 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. August J. A. Watzlavick of Schulenburg.
HR 363 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring St. Mary's Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Caldwell on the occasion of its 110th anniversary and the dedication of a Texas State Historical Marker.
HR 426 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alvin J. Grahmann.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 144 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the renewable energy credits trading program.
HCR 19 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Designating Giddings and Lee County as the official Festival Capital of Texas.
HR 264 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Winchester Cemetery Association on the occasion of Decoration Day, May 7, 2006, at Winchester Cemetery in Fayette County.
HR 592 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Carolyn Ahrens Wieland and Gregory James Wieland on the birth of their son, Benhardt "Bo" Gregory Wieland.
78th Regular Session
HB 512 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of terroristic threat.
HB 513 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the compensation of an election judge or clerk in a general election.
HB 535 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to a name change for and a change in the terms of the board of directors of the Colorado Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 873 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the rural volunteer fire department insurance program.
HB 1014 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the purposes for which a special utility district may be created.
HB 1065 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the eligibility requirements to serve as a director of a groundwater conservation district.
HB 1203 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of site-specific information by a groundwater conservation district to develop its management plan.
HB 1264 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the sale of wine by holders of a winery permit.
HB 1379 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the notice and hearing process for groundwater conservation districts.
HB 1529 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the inspection of wildlife resources and devices used to catch or hunt wildlife resources and to the cold storage of game animals.
HB 1530 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to creating a presumption regarding a person's alcohol concentration level.
HB 1531 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of gas and electric corporations.
HB 1532 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to authority of political subdivisions to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire rights to water.
HB 1533 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a municipality.
HB 1534 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to certain powers of groundwater conservation districts.
HB 1535 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the use of certain fees by groundwater conservation districts.
HB 1617 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the fees of office for a director of a groundwater conservation district.
HB 1618 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing groundwater conservation districts to limit the export of water.
HB 2095 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage through a certified self-insurance group; providing penalties.
HB 2388 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the late payment of certain submetered or allocated water bills and the use of certain submetering equipment.
HB 2389 Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates to benefit the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program.
HB 2390 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state agency rules affecting small businesses.
HB 2888 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to removing exemptions for certain wells and impounded water.
HB 2889 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to issue bonds, notes, or warrants to finance the acquisition, construction, operation, or repair of certain health and recreational facilities.
HB 2890 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing groundwater conservation districts to define waste by local rule.
HB 3035 Last Action: Recommitted to committee
Caption: Relating to the power of groundwater conservation districts to regulate the spacing of water wells and the production of groundwater.
HB 3036 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the privacy of site-specific groundwater information gathered on private property.
HB 3037 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions.
HB 3038 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the elimination of the Acupuncture Board and functions of the Texas Acupuncture Association.
HB 3039 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the lease of space for state agencies by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
HB 3040 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to vehicle fleet management services provided by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
HB 3041 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to school bus safety standards.
HB 3042 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration and functions of the Texas Building and Procurement Commission and related matters.
HB 3043 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to travel services contracts.
HB 3044 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to written comments by the General Land Office regarding leases executed by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
HB 3045 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the limitation on the allocation of office space to state agencies.
HB 3046 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the state purchasing powers and duties of the Texas Building and Procurement Commission, including transferring certain functions from the attorney general and state auditor to the commission.
HB 3047 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain surplus and salvage property of the state.
HB 3048 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state construction projects.
HB 3049 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of certain state agencies having general governmental functions, including functions regarding information resources, purchasing, and building and space acquisition and management.
HB 3213 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of veterinarians to form a professional association.
HB 3214 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the fees of office payable to directors of certain general and special law districts.
HB 3566 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of Elgin Municipal Utility District No. 1.
HB 3567 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the number and method of electing directors of the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 3612 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Garfield Municipal Utility District No. 1.
HB 3636 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Colony Municipal Utility District No. 1.
HCR 44 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Urging Congress to recognize the impact of proposed Medicare fee reductions by passing H.J.R. 3 and to update the physician Medicare payment formula.
HJR 65 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a municipality.
HR 319 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating The Bastrop Advertiser on its sesquicentennial.
HR 334 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jackson Stullken Webb of Elgin.
HR 335 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Katy Fuller of La Grange for being named a distinguished finalist for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
HR 507 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 19, 2003, as Firefighters Day at the State Capitol.
HR 535 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 2003 Lee County Fair and State Noodle Cook-off.
HR 786 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ignacio "Joe" Vallejo, Jr., of El Campo.
HR 787 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of D. L. Alford, Jr., of Caldwell.
HR 788 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable I. J. Irvin, Jr., of Glen Flora.
HR 789 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Elmer A. Struss, former mayor of Eagle Lake.
HR 790 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Evelyn "Biddy" Moser of Louise, Texas.
HR 791 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John Anton Hajovsky of Weimar.
HR 792 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Raymond Frank "Buddy" Rau of Columbus.
HR 954 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Randy Bacus, CEO of the Colorado-Fayette Medical Center in Weimar, for his service to rural Texans.
HR 1079 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing support for a Texas pilot program to revise rice commodity incentives under the federal farm program.
HR 1553 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ruby Vance of Lexington.
HR 1554 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Kenneth Earl Blaschke for his 50 years of service as a practicing pharmacist in Smithville.
HR 1620 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Sara and Joe Sullivan of Austin on the birth of their daughter, Emily Grace Sullivan.
78th 1st Called Session
HB 62 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to energy and water conservation by state agencies.
HB 63 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to meetings of the Legislative Budget Board conducted through the use of certain telecommunication devices.
HB 64 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the abandonment of proceeds distributable on reorganization of an insurance company.
HR 132 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the life of Hubert L. Linenberger of Bastrop County.
HR 148 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Maynard Livingston "Tex" Rogers of Columbus.
HR 149 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Daniel Leonard Durow of Giddings.
HR 150 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard L. Barton, Sr., of La Grange.
HR 181 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jake Jacobsen of Giddings.
HR 182 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Quentin Ware Martin.
78th 3rd Called Session
HB 64 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to an exemption for certain irrigation systems from regulation under the electrician's licensing law.
HR 190 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing October 12-18, 2003, as the 75th Anniversary Week of the La Grange Noon Lions Club.
HR 226 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating LaDawn and Anthony J. Daniel of Lexington on the birth of their daughter, Kyla Dawn Daniel.
HR 259 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the City of Eagle Lake on its 115th anniversary.
HR 260 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Police Chief Robert E. Connor, Jr., of Columbus.
HR 261 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Grange on its centennial.
HR 329 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Caroline Newhouse Lehrer of Garwood.
77th Regular Session
HB 1027 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the cleanup of contaminated property.
HB 1038 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 1047 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the authority of electric cooperative corporations to receive indemnity from certain persons involved in mining lignite.
HB 1081 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Colorado Valley Groundwater Conservation District, including the district's authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
HB 1136 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Post Oak Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 1148 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to notice of proposed construction sent to the county commissioners court and others regarding, and the marking, location, and removal of, certain wireless communication facilities.
HB 1402 Last Action: Effective on adoption of const. amendment
Caption: Relating to authorizing the School Land Board to approve the release of the state's interest in land in certain circumstances.
HB 1629 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the provision of water by the Lower Colorado River Authority to a municipality outside the Colorado River basin.
HB 1784 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the ratification, creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of groundwater conservation districts in and coordinated management of groundwater resources for the central Carrizo-Wilcox area.
HB 1874 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the filing of an affidavit supporting a criminal charge based on the use of a check or similar sight order.
HB 1999 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a magistrate in certain counties to issue a search warrant for certain property or items.
HB 2000 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the duties of the Department of Agriculture and certain agricultural boards.
HB 2432 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the ratification of the creation of and to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 2611 Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management
Caption: Relating to floodplain management and flood insurance; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2968 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the management, conservation, and use of groundwater.
HB 2969 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the responsibility for and allocation of renewable energy resources by a generation and transmission electric cooperative.
HB 3588 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to permit requirements for the transfer of certain groundwater out of the basin of origin.
HB 3635 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Wharton County Drainage District.
HB 3667 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to insurance for, and a fireworks sales tax for the support of, certain volunteer fire departments.
HCR 205 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Memorializing Congress to repeal the regulation relating to the three-shell limit and the magazine plug requirement contained in Title 50 C.F.R. 20.21.
HCR 334 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 1784.
HJR 52 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment clearing land titles by relinquishing and releasing any claim of sovereign ownership or title to an interest in certain lands in Bastrop County.
HJR 53 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment granting the legislature authority to release the state's interest in land that is held by a person in good faith under color of title.
HR 1 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Granting privileges of the floor.
HR 34 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Morris Swenson.
HR 35 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alice Pohler Tait.
HR 36 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lanier Hester.
HR 46 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the La Grange High School football team for winning the 2000 UIL Class 3A Division II state championship.
HR 50 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Eula Goss Wintermann.
HR 94 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Fred "Fritz" Paul Dornak of El Campo.
HR 137 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2001, as Fayette County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 206 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 13, 2001, as Texas Rice Day at the State Capitol.
HR 412 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2001, as Bastrop ... Something for Everyone Day at the State Capitol.
HR 413 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2001, as Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Day at the State Capitol.
HR 700 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Raymond R. Thomas of Eagle Lake.
HR 728 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gerald James Sylvester of Austin on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 983 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Colorado River Floodplain Coalition, supporting efforts by the coalition and state agencies to enhance flood and emergency management, and soliciting any report or recommendations resulting from their collaboration.
HR 1194 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles "Charlie" McKeown of Smithville.
HR 1393 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Virgil Berry Richards of Wharton on his 100th birthday.
HR 1400 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1784.
76th Regular Session
HB 1062 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of electric transmission services by a river authority.
HB 1289 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of gas utilities organized as limited liability companies.
HB 1580 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain assaultive offenses.
HB 2107 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to assistance to certain volunteer fire departments and to the imposition of a tax to finance that assistance.
HB 2108 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to state assistance for local parks and recreational, cultural resource, and open space areas.
HB 2237 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 2238 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to exempting certain persons from requirements related to the sale, exchange, or lease-purchase of a manufactured home.
HB 2465 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the powers of a limited liability company.
HB 2734 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the filing of an affidavit supporting a criminal charge based on the use of a check or similar sight order.
HB 2931 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to submetered and nonsubmetered water utility service provided to residents of manufactured home rental communities.
HB 2932 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of water quality protection zones in certain areas.
HB 3277 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to research in agriculture production and its effect on water use and availability and wildlife habitats.
HB 3278 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to providing for representation of agricultural interests in the water resource planning and management activities of the state.
HB 3303 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to assistance to small businesses regulated by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission through its regulatory flexibility programs.
HB 3816 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District.
HR 98 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring February 23, 1999, Fayette County Day at the Capitol.
HR 184 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of A. A. "Sugar" Sanders of Bastrop.
HR 194 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Judge Lester J. Cranek, Sr.
HR 230 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating the 70th birthday of Dr. Billy Bob Alexander.
HR 732 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 27, 1999, as Texas Corn Day at the State Capitol.
HR 815 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of August Meduna.
HR 816 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring William H. Harrison, Sr., on his retirement from the Eagle Lake Community Hospital Board.
HR 829 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Vickie Vogel on her retirement as the Fayette County Democratic Party chair.
HR 830 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of LaFray Carter.
HR 882 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Albert E. Crawford.
75th Regular Session
HB 706 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to granting the Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 the powers and duties of a road district.
HB 2563 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to limiting the time within which certain water districts are required to hold confirmation elections.
HB 2688 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Pertaining to the execution of documents on behalf of certain water districts.
HB 2689 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to estimates of, and delinquent assessments for, maintenance and operating expenses in certain water districts.
HB 2690 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
HB 3037 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to cost-of-service studies for electric cooperative corporations exempt from rate regulation.
HB 3558 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the duties of the district attorney and the county attorney in Wharton County.
HB 3572 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the powers of and the application of the professional prosecutors act to the county attorney for Colorado County.
HR 8 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Henry Max Umscheid.
HR 273 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 77th anniversary of the founding of American Legion Post 251.
HR 285 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joan and Jimmy David Miller, Jr., on the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Daisy Miller.
HR 335 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the founding of the city of Columbus.
HR 336 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the dedication of an official Texas historical marker honoring the Nada Post Office for 103 years of service to the community.
HR 718 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of David Rudolph Wintermann.
HR 722 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Raymond Thomas on his selection as Family Physician of the Year.
HR 723 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 30, 1997, as Rural Health Care Day at the Capitol.
HR 1223 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Patrick and Helen Hlavaty for their five years of service to the State Firemen and Fire Marshals' Association and Texas Firemen's Auxiliary.