Legislation authored by Vilma Luna

Includes legislation with Vilma Luna as the primary author for the 73rd through 79th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

79th Regular Session
HB 779	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to bilingual education and special language programs in public schools.
HB 1001	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary Caption: Relating to the compensation of state judges and to the computation of retirement benefits for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 1250	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network.
HB 1649	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of interior designers; providing penalties.
HB 2221	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the territory of a public junior college district and to the provision of services by a junior college district to students residing outside the district.
HB 2239	Last Action: Testimony taken in committee Caption: Relating to homeland security training and supplemental pay for certain law enforcement officers.
HB 2343	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the definition of an illegal knife; providing criminal penalties.
HB 2344	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.
HB 2345	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the imposition of a fee for a currency transmission sent to a destination outside the United States.
HB 2663	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to establishing a demonstration project for women's health care services.
HB 2864	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the use of sales tax revenue to pay or secure certain municipal public securities.
HB 2884	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts in the state treasury, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
HB 2892	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain municipalities.
HB 2913	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the district courts in Nueces County to receive guilty pleas in and dispose of certain misdemeanor cases.
HB 3322	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
HB 3513	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District.
HB 3553	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the boundaries of and prohibited acts in the Nine-Mile Hole State Scientific Area; providing a penalty.
HCR 132	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Granting the John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation permission to sue the state, the General Land Office, the School Land Board, and Jerry Patterson.
HR 72	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 2005 annual conference of the Catholic Health Association of Texas.
HR 111	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending all associated with the Nueces County Divert Court.
HR 313	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Texans Care For Children and Children's Advocacy Day on February 16, 2005.
HR 716	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the members and alumni of Leadership Corpus Christi.
HR 928	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the students of Corpus Christi ISD's Athena Program at Baker Middle School on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol.
HR 929	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming home members of the 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, from their deployment in Iraq and honoring them for their loyal service to their country.
HR 1379	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the participants of Feria de las Flores in Corpus Christi.
HR 2092	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 25, 2005, as Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol.
HR 2093	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Samuel L. Neal, Jr., for his service as mayor of Corpus Christi.
HR 2284	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Miguel Zepeda of Corpus Christi.
HR 2285	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert Stewart Shake of Corpus Christi.
HR 2286	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of David J. Alaniz, Jr., of Corpus Christi.
HR 2287	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Yolanda Gonzalez of Corpus Christi on her retirement as principal of Miller High School.
79th 1st Called Session
HB 32	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the reenrollment of a student in a bilingual education or special language program in a public school.
HR 438	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Manuel O. Narvaez of Corpus Christi.
79th 2nd Called Session
HR 95	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Hi-Fairnessee Girls Club of Corpus Christi on the occasion of its 74th anniversary.
HR 238	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Maria del Rosario Carrizo of Corpus Christi.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 85	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to bilingual education and special language programs in public schools.
HB 154	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the administration of the Irma Rangel School of Pharmacy.
HR 261	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming Teresa Sanchez, reigning queen of Corpus Christi's Feria de las Flores, and the 2006 pageant contestants.
HR 663	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Extending best wishes to Jacqueline Elena Black and all children across the state who are struggling with cancer and commending all those involved in the fight to end this disease.
HR 692	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating founder Ram Chavez and the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi on the band's 20th anniversary.
HR 742	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Hi-Fairnessee Girls Club of Corpus Christi on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
HR 810	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Representative Carlos Uresti for his service to the Texas House of Representatives.
HR 812	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Representative Elvira Reyna for her service to the Texas House of Representatives.
78th Regular Session
HB 36	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of territory in a district's service area.
HB 37	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to speed limits near a facility where a school-related activity is held.
HB 754	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the satisfaction by certain defendants of a condition of community supervision requiring the defendant to perform community service.
HB 1055	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
HB 1089	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose and use utility fees for certain disabled access improvements.
HB 1110	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the funding of the coastal protection fund and the use of money in the fund.
HB 1187	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to investigations and decisions regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation by employees at certain facilities.
HB 1370	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the study and implementation of seawater desalination.
HB 1940	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to longevity pay for assistant prosecutors and to certain legal defense matters.
HB 1961	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the name of Southwest Texas State University.
HB 2498	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law No. 5 of Nueces County.
HB 2574	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to extending the boundaries of a junior college district to include territory in the district's service area.
HB 2829	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to supplemental pay for certain officers of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
HB 3318	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts in the state treasury, the allocation of revenue, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
HR 518	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Irma Rangel of Kingsville.
HR 580	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In honor of the exceptional contributions of the late Dr. Hector P. Garcia of Corpus Christi.
HR 599	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing September 2003 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Texas.
HR 932	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Oscar Soliz for his contributions as district clerk of Nueces County.
HR 1117	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Donald McClure of Flour Bluff.
HR 1352	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Gary Turberville on his retirement from W. B. Ray High School.
HR 1661	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Judge James Allen Wood.
HR 1718	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. Clotilde P. "Cleo" Garcia of Corpus Christi.
HR 1766	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. Xicotencatl "Xico" P. Garcia of Corpus Christi.
78th 2nd Called Session
HCR 1	Last Action: Reason for vote recorded in Journal Caption: Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Tuesday, July 29, 2003, and ending on Tuesday August 5, 2003.
78th 3rd Called Session
HB 29	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to appropriating amounts received from the increase in the amount of lobby registration fees under Chapter 249, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003.
77th Regular Session
HB 176	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the use of certain communication equipment in certain civil and criminal pretrial and trial proceedings.
HB 177	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to create a justice court technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund.
HB 178	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/02 Caption: Relating to longevity pay for certain assistant prosecutors.
HB 387	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to pro bono community service programs to provide legal services to the public and to participation in those programs for continuing legal education credit.
HB 737	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certification of historically underutilized businesses by certain nonprofit organizations.
HB 1096	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts by certain municipalities.
HB 1541	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service.
HB 1542	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to subcontracting opportunities for historically underutilized businesses.
HB 1543	Last Action: Tabled in committee Caption: Relating to the sales and use tax imposed by municipal crime control and prevention districts.
HB 3043	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/27/01 Caption: Relating to prevention and detection of fraud in hospital district funded indigent health care programs.
HB 3044	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the desalination of water.
HB 3045	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to diversion by a permit holder of water for wetland enhancement.
HR 369	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Edward H. Harte of Corpus Christi for his exceptional achievements and contributions to the Corpus Christi community, the Coastal Bend area, and the State of Texas.
HR 649	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Elizabeth Linda Routh for her civic contributions.
HR 734	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 42nd anniversary of the Feria de las Flores and commending the members of LULAC Council No. 1 for their outstanding efforts.
HR 947	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of former State Representative Joseph John "Joe" Salem of Corpus Christi.
76th Regular Session
HB 252	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Nueces County.
HB 370	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the determination of academic achievement or proficiency as the basis for being promoted in public school.
HB 440	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to public school attendance.
HB 1275	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to providing a parent with a copy of a special education student's education plan translated into the parent's native language.
HB 1276	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the issuance of Texas Young Lawyers Association license plates.
HB 1277	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a fee collected by a prosecutor for collecting and processing a dishonored or forged check or similar sight order.
HB 1655	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the rate and allocation of the hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities.
HB 1733	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to a continuing advisory panel to provide policy guidance concerning special education and related services.
HB 2100	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the acquisition of certain property by navigation districts.
HB 2171	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a medical committee or medical peer review committee by certain public and private entities.
HB 2172	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to school district compliance with special education laws.
HB 3538	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain classroom teachers seeking additional certification to teach in an area or field of acute teacher shortage.
HB 3559	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to leave for school district employees who have been physically injured under certain circumstances.
HB 3560	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to interagency agreements between agencies of this state and agencies of the federal government and other states.
HB 3561	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to grant-making authority of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
HB 3562	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the payment of amounts owing due to the use of certain state-issued credit cards.
HB 3563	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to longevity pay for certain assistant prosecutors.
HB 3776	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the use of certain funds by the Nueces County Hospital District.
HB 3777	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of issues relating to global warming.
HB 3778	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to coordination by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services of investigation of reports of child abuse or neglect.
HB 3779	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the district attorney for the 105th Judicial District.
HB 3780	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Nueces County and to the probate jurisdiction of the county courts at law in Nueces County.
HCR 62	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Declaring the first week of May 1999 as School Social Work Week.
HJR 92	Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the powers of public retirement systems.
HR 81	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the memory of First Lieutenant George Kenneth Sisler and commemorating the maiden voyage of the USNS Sisler.
HR 279	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 24, 1999, as Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol.
HR 692	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the LULAC Feria de las Flores.
HR 921	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jon Dee May.
HR 1300	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1275.
75th Regular Session
HB 1323	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to a fee collected by a prosecutor for collecting and processing a dishonored or forged check or similar sight order.
HB 1648	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to public school attendance.
HB 1735	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to school district investigations of allegations concerning physical abuse of or sexual misconduct toward a student by a district employee.
HB 2190	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
HB 2257	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the audit required for forfeited property and proceeds received by a law enforcement agency or an attorney representing the state.
HB 2346	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Nueces County.
HB 3353	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the determination of academic achievement or proficiency as the basis for being promoted in public school.
HB 3420	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to prescription drug coverage under health plans offered by health maintenance organizations.
HB 3519	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to salary and benefits payable to certain persons formerly employed by school districts.
HB 3565	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the duties of the district clerk of Nueces County.
HR 688	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating all those associated with Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery on the occasion of its 55th anniversary.
HR 712	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing all those associated with the Community Youth Development program.
HR 775	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Clay Burton Peterson.
HR 864	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Baker Middle School's Odyssey of the Mind team on their recent achievement.
HR 1062	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Valedictorian Jose Alejandro Longoria on his graduation from Mary Carroll High School.
HR 1103	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Port Ayers Women Chapter of the American GI Forum.
74th Regular Session
HB 1818	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the terms of the board of managers of the Nueces County Hospital District.
HB 1819	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to approval of alcohol and drug abuse driving awareness programs for personal automobile insurance discounts.
HB 2537	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to fees on conviction for certain drug or alcohol offenses and to law enforcement education partnership programs for the prevention of substance abuse.
HB 2538	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of the juvenile court to order certain children and their parents to perform community service and to records of graffiti tags.
HB 2961	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the terms of court of the 319th District Court.
HB 2962	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to procedures required in the investigation of reports alleging misconduct toward students by school employees.
HB 3171	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain chemical dependency programs from licensure requirements.
HR 400	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Fiesta Head Start Day in Corpus Christi.
HR 419	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Dr. Hector P. Garcia.
HR 453	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Buddy R. Venters for his service to Del Mar College.
73rd Regular Session
HCM 1208	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Commending Dr. Arturo Luis Gutierrez for his service to education and public housing and on his retirement from the Corpus Christi Independent School District and his resignation from the Corpus Christi Housing Authority Board.