Legislation authored by Ken Armbrister

Includes legislation with Ken Armbrister as the primary author for the 68th through 79th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

79th Regular Session
SB 3	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the development and management of the water resources of the state, including the creation of a groundwater conservation district; imposing fees and providing penalties.
SB 304	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal trespass.
SB 305	Last Action: Meeting cancelled Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of glass technicians; providing administrative penalties.
SB 391	Last Action: Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres Caption: Relating to the degree programs offered by the University of Houston-Victoria.
SB 453	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disposition of an abandoned watercraft.
SB 454	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to commercial shrimp boat licenses and to the creation of a gulf shrimp license moratorium program.
SB 455	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the use of abandoned watercraft as part of artificial reefs and the construction of, and donation of materials for, artificial reefs.
SB 460	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of podiatry.
SB 485	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the regulation of underground and aboveground storage tanks.
SB 486	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 509	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the repeal of the restriction on the amount of money in the water infrastructure fund that may be used for certain purposes in a fiscal year.
SB 517	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to studies or projects concerning coastal erosion that may be undertaken by the General Land Office in conjunction with qualified project partners.
SB 519	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to compliance histories for and incentives to reward compliance performance by entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 522	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 574	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to requirements for the issuance of land development permits by political subdivisions.
SB 575	Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources Caption: Relating to notice to a surface owner by an oil or gas well operator of certain oil and gas operations.
SB 576	Last Action: Referred to Government Organization Caption: Relating to certain purchases by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
SB 757	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to property in the custody of a pawnbroker; providing criminal penalties.
SB 758	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to an exception to the prohibition against commingling used oil with solid waste if the commingling is incident to the dismantling of scrap, used, or obsolete metals.
SB 759	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions.
SB 760	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/06 Caption: Relating to the classification of open-space land into categories for purposes of appraising the land for ad valorem tax purposes.
SB 761	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to cost allocations in power regions.
SB 762	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to certain unprofessional conduct by a health care provider; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 763	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to an annual adjustment of franchise fees paid to a municipality by certain providers of electricity.
SB 764	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity in the electric power market.
SB 765	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utility services.
SB 943	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of the cloning of human beings; providing penalties.
SB 944	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to certain peace officers commissioned by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
SB 945	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the filing of a disclosure statement by a vendor or member of a governing body of a port authority or navigation district; imposing a penalty.
SB 946	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the qualifications for a license as an electrical sign apprentice.
SB 947	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the release of hazardous waste in connection with dredging and placement or storage of dredged materials by a port authority or navigation district.
SB 948	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the assessment and regulation of emissions events.
SB 949	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the informal resolution of certain proceedings conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
SB 1165	Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to authorizing the City of Aransas Pass to acquire certain state property.
SB 1166	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the laws governing plugging of abandoned oil and gas wells and preventing, controlling, or cleaning up oil and gas wastes or other substances or materials regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas and to incentives for continued production from certain oil and gas wells; providing penalties.
SB 1167	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners.
SB 1168	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to supplemental rebates for prescription drugs provided under state health and human services programs.
SB 1169	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the authority and financing of the Railroad Commission of Texas in relation to gas utilities.
SB 1170	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation of gas production by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
SB 1171	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the prohibition on operating certain rock crushers or concrete plants without the necessary Clean Air Act permit.
SB 1172	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to energy conservation and efficiency.
SB 1173	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the regulation of a perpetual care cemetery and the sale of interment rights in a mausoleum before completion of construction and to the protection of cemetery property.
SB 1174	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the apportionment of municipal infrastructure costs in regard to certain property development projects.
SB 1175	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation of oil and gas production by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
SB 1176	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to systems and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1279	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the registration and regulation of architects, landscape architects, and interior designers.
SB 1280	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the annexation by a municipality of a water district in its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 1281	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the regulation and permitting of a commercial industrial solid waste facility connected to a publicly owned treatment works facility.
SB 1282	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to insurance and regulatory requirements for certain amusement rides.
SB 1283	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the application of certain laws to insurers that are part of an insurance holding company system.
SB 1284	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to certain requirements applicable to health maintenance organizations.
SB 1285	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the acquisition and regulation of manufactured homes.
SB 1286	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain electricians.
SB 1297	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the elements of the criminal offense of discharging used oil into water in the state.
SB 1298	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to restrictions on the transfer of a fuel tank to a metal recycling entity.
SB 1299	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to an exception to the prohibition against commingling used oil with solid waste if the commingling is incident to the dismantling of scrap, used, or obsolete metals.
SB 1322	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain motor vehicle certificate of title fees.
SB 1323	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of viatical settlement agreements and life settlement agreements; providing penalties.
SB 1324	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs by mail order.
SB 1325	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to taxes, fees, and programs administered by the comptroller; providing a penalty.
SB 1326	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of county gaming districts to regulate local-option video lottery gaming; providing penalties.
SB 1327	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the establishment, oversight, and operation of video lottery terminals owned by Indian tribes on Indian lands; providing penalties.
SB 1362	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to certain land use restrictions by counties and municipalities.
SB 1363	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources 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.
SB 1364	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to exemption of certain electronic access control device providers from private security regulation.
SB 1365	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the regulation of alarm systems and alarm systems companies.
SB 1385	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to encouraging production from gas and oil wells.
SB 1402	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the regulation of voice communications provided by a person holding a cable franchise.
SB 1403	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, to the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission, and to the conduct of gambling in this state; providing penalties.
SB 1405	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to funding advanced in connection with a lawsuit that is at a rate above the usurious interest prohibition.
SB 1406	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the manner in which a municipality may impose a moratorium on commercial property development.
SB 1409	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to resumption of employment within the Texas Municipal Retirement System by a person who has filed an application for retirement.
SB 1504	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a deer breeder's permit; providing a penalty.
SB 1505	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien and to a contract for foreclosure of an ad valorem tax lien.
SB 1506	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to default service for residential customers of an Affiliated Retail Electric Provider.
SB 1534	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for the 22nd District Court.
SB 1535	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to contracts between hospitals and preferred provider benefit plan issuers.
SB 1536	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to prescription drug benefits under certain health benefit plans.
SB 1537	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operation of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District and the Fort Bend Subsidence District.
SB 1541	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to an analysis by the state auditor of the cost-effectiveness of the use of call centers for determining eligibility for health and human services programs.
SB 1542	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to certain permitting procedures of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 1794	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to suspending the implementation of certain gas utilities' interim cost recovery and rate adjustments.
SB 1795	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 177; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1796	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of racing.
SB 1797	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation of the Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; abolishing the Crossroads Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1798	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the North Fort Bend Water Authority; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 1815	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to reimbursement under the workers' compensation system for certain surgical assistants.
SB 1820	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the West Fort Bend Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
SB 1858	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of local governments to enforce a water pollution control and abatement program and establish standards and practices for water quality.
SB 1872	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the addition of road district powers to the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 134.
SB 1873	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 167; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1890	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to the territory of the Plum Creek Conservation District.
SB 1891	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the La Salle Water Control and Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SCR 3	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of King Fisher of Port Lavaca.
SCR 9	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating the cast iron Dutch oven as the official State Cooking Implement.
SCR 36	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Paula C. Flowerday of Austin for her tenure as executive director of the Texas Racing Commission.
SJR 3	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
SJR 32	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of video lottery games by certain Indian tribes on Indian lands.
SJR 34	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at racetracks and on Indian lands.
SR 19	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Huff Diary and Wagon Train Project.
SR 83	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lawrence J. Petersen of Danevang.
SR 89	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 8, 2005, as Matagorda County Day.
SR 172	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Minorities for Equality in Employment, Education, Liberty and Justice, Incorporated, on the occasion of its official public opening.
SR 173	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 24, 2005, as Austin County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 174	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing San Felipe in Austin County as the birthplace of the Texas Rangers.
SR 253	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Proclaiming March 1, 2005, Aransas County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 254	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 2, 2005, as Independent Electrical Contractors Day at the Capitol.
SR 255	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Urging Congress to express its commitment to the public and economic health and development of Texas by passing the Clear Skies Act of 2005.
SR 308	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Alfred N. Poindexter on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 309	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring March 8, 2005, Washington County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 310	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Kevin Kulow of Sealy.
SR 311	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 9, 2005, as Victoria Day at the State Capitol.
SR 435	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 23, 2005, as Firefighters Day at the State Capitol.
SR 720	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Encouraging the President of the United States to enact a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan.
SR 721	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 3, 2005, as Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Day at the State Capitol.
SR 795	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Cherie Shelton Von Dohlen of Goliad and Austin.
SR 825	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Manning All-Stars cheerleaders of South Texas and their coaches for winning the Universal Cheerleaders Association national championship.
SR 908	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Carol "Casey" Korenek of Austin.
SR 950	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Michael Ryan Davis of La Grange.
SR 1012	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Joe D. and Margaret McGuill on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 1060	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1835.
SR 1072	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2027.
79th 1st Called Session
SB 15	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the management of the water resources of the state, including the protection of instream flows and freshwater inflows.
SB 24	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the maximum permitted withdrawals and critical period management of groundwater in the area regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority and to the operations and oversight of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
SB 38	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the authorization and regulation of electronic pull-tab bingo; not authorizing the use of slot machines or video lottery terminals.
SB 46	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, to the operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties.
SR 56	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing John Hybner on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 93	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Henry John Hauschild, Jr., of Victoria.
SR 94	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Christopher Reed Kilpatrick of Columbus.
79th 2nd Called Session
SB 34	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to authorizing the state to operate video lottery at racetracks, to the operation of video lottery by certain Indian tribes, and to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties.
SB 41	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
79th 3rd Called Session
SR 96	Last Action: Again read Caption: Congratulating the 2005-2006 cheerleading squad of Victoria Memorial High School in Victoria for winning a national championship.
SR 200	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Patrick Hughes Keefe, Jr., of Victoria.
78th Regular Session
SB 3	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the management of deer and land with deer populations under management plans approved by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SB 8	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Colony Municipal Utility District No. 1.
SB 20	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the issuance of certain permits for overweight vehicles; providing a penalty.
SB 21	Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security Caption: Relating to the designation of the parts of Interstate Highway 10 and Interstate Highway 35 between Houston and Belton as Heroes Highway.
SB 22	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of Elgin Municipal Utility District No. 1.
SB 23	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the creation of the Waller County Road Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 24	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting the authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 288	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the use of certain money in solid waste disposal account No. 5000.
SB 289	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to changes in the eligibility requirements, benefit structure, or other requirements of local public retirement systems governed by state statute.
SB 319	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the death of or injury to an unborn child; providing penalties.
SB 320	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder involving the death of a peace officer.
SB 321	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the compensation of an election judge or clerk in a general election.
SB 322	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to persons who may administer oaths in Texas.
SB 323	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the additional penalty for costs associated with the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes by an attorney.
SB 324	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain persons from regulation as a credit services organization or as mortgage brokers.
SB 325	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the implementation of a change in law imposing or changing the amount of certain court costs and fees.
SB 349	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the intellectual property rights of the Department of Information Resources and certain other state agency intellectual property matters.
SB 350	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to equal access to places of public accommodation.
SB 377	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the regulation of high-speed Internet access and broadband services.
SB 378	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database.
SB 379	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
SB 380	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the prosecution of theft of service.
SB 381	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to food manufacturer and food wholesaler licensing requirements under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
SB 382	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for services provided by licensed athletic trainers.
SB 455	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to compliance histories for and incentives to reward compliance performance by entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 456	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain commercial boats and equipment used for taking or producing fish, shrimp, shellfish, or other marine life.
SB 457	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the creation of a council to help the Department of Public Safety improve the public safety telecommunications capabilities of state agencies.
SB 458	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to requiring a court cost impact statement on a bill or resolution that imposes a court cost on a person charged with a criminal offense.
SB 459	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Youth Commission.
SB 460	Last Action: No action taken in committee 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.
SB 497	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the time for filing a report of the annual audit of school district dropout records.
SB 498	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to state agricultural policy regarding bison.
SB 499	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas Lottery Commission to operate and administer keno and to allow a license to be issued under the State Lottery Act to a location that possesses certain permits issued under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
SB 500	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain electricians; providing a penalty.
SB 501	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the places where weapons are prohibited and to the application of criminal trespass laws to persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
SB 502	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to criminal and civil fees remitted to the comptroller of public accounts.
SB 619	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to oil spill prevention and response.
SB 620	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the funding of and the making of grants by the Texas Council on Environmental Technology.
SB 621	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to notice requirements for certain portable facilities under the Clean Air Act.
SB 622	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to creating an on-line central customer service center for licensing activities regulated by the state.
SB 778	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to water and energy saving performance standards for commercial clothes-washing machines.
SB 779	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to prohibiting the creation or enforcement of certain restrictive covenants that undermine water conservation.
SB 780	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to a requirement that certain irrigation systems have rain shut-off devices.
SB 781	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to performance standards for toilets and water leak detection systems.
SB 782	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to contract for collection services in criminal cases and certain cases involving the parking or stopping of motor vehicles.
SB 783	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to property in the custody of a pawnbroker; providing criminal penalties.
SB 784	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the dates on which elections may be held.
SB 838	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to the duties of the district attorney and the county attorney in Wharton County.
SB 987	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records and files.
SB 988	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to application of law regulating sweepstakes to certain associations of airmen.
SB 989	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the inspection of wildlife resources and devices used to catch or hunt wildlife resources; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 990	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to criteria for voluntary admission to state schools for persons with mental retardation.
SB 991	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the application of certain municipal zoning regulations affecting the appearance of buildings or open spaces.
SB 992	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program to provide grants to make voluntary purchases of development rights in real property.
SB 993	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
SB 1241	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 1242	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the programs and systems administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1243	Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1244	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to operation of video lottery machines at racetracks.
SB 1245	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the governance of the Crime Victims' Institute.
SB 1248	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to performance review standards for peace officers employed by the state in connection with the enforcement of traffic laws.
SB 1249	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to procedures for compensating owners of outdoor advertising that is subject to condemnation.
SB 1250	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the land application of certain sludge.
SB 1251	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to agreements for the electronic processing of certain licenses or permits.
SB 1252	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain activities associated with providing private security.
SB 1253	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to certain practices in the merchandising of cigarettes; providing a penalty.
SB 1254	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the leasing and contracting powers of a port authority or navigation district.
SB 1255	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the penalty for contempt in a failure to attend school proceeding in a justice court.
SB 1256	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to supplemental pay for certain officers commissioned by the Department of Public Safety.
SB 1257	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Public Safety to enter into contracts for the periodic reporting of certain information in the department's driver's license files to certain other persons.
SB 1258	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to local supplementation of state contributions to the optional retirement program for institutions of higher education and certain agencies.
SB 1259	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to deferred compensation plans for employees of regional education service centers and certain institutions of higher education.
SB 1260	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to powers and duties of the state parks and resource protection divisions of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SB 1261	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to notice of proposed construction and the marking and location of certain wireless communication facilities.
SB 1262	Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported Caption: Relating to the use of certain incentives by municipalities for certain economic development.
SB 1263	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to certain permitting procedures of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 1264	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the donation by political subdivisions of outdated or surplus fire-protection and emergency services equipment to certain fire departments.
SB 1265	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to prosecution of environmental crimes.
SB 1266	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain health care benefits and services, including practice of acupuncture.
SB 1270	Last Action: Referred to s/c by chair Caption: Relating to fees in connection with waterfowl and wetland conservation special license plates.
SB 1271	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to incentives to encourage gas utilities to invest in new infrastructure.
SB 1272	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the permitting process for the construction of certain concrete plants.
SB 1273	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to suspension and alternatives to suspension of alcoholic beverage licenses and permits.
SB 1274	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the creation of a council and an account in the general revenue fund to help improve statewide public safety wireless communication capabilities and enhance the Texas driver's license system.
SB 1275	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to the revocation of permits for certain landfill facilities.
SB 1276	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, formerly known as the Jackson County Flood Control District.
SB 1277	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the regulation of electric personal assistive mobility devices.
SB 1278	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to security officers for electric cooperatives.
SB 1279	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to technical changes to taxes and fees administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
SB 1374	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to public waters and provision for environmental flows by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 1375	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the acceleration of energy research and development.
SB 1376	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to surface use planning and restoration for oil and gas mineral leases.
SB 1377	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to landowners of groundwater whose land is enrolled or participating in a government conservation program.
SB 1378	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the disposal of brine from desalination operations.
SB 1379	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to enforce water conservation and drought ordinances.
SB 1380	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage industry sponsorship and alcoholic beverage sale and consumption at public entertainment facilities.
SB 1381	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the accelerating the commercialization of the fuel cell industry in Texas, through a statewide demonstration incentive program, a temporary tax exemption, leveraging federal funds, coordination of research and development, and market analysis.
SB 1382	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the continuation of certain professional and occupational licensing boards as self-directed and semi-independent agencies and to certain required reports for such agencies.
SB 1383	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to metering services provided to certain electricity customers.
SB 1384	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Caldwell County.
SB 1385	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the bankruptcy notice required to be filed by a regulated oil and gas entity.
SB 1386	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the filing of financial security by entities engaging in oil and gas exploration and production related activities.
SB 1387	Last Action: House adopts conf. comm. report-reported Caption: Relating to the regulation of racing.
SB 1388	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to access to certain personal information under the public information law.
SB 1515	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Higher Education Caption: Relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee for students at Prairie View A&M University.
SB 1516	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to increasing governmental efficiency through the reduction of duplicative reporting and auditing requirements.
SB 1517	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to authority of security personnel at commercial nuclear power plants.
SB 1599	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to cost control and accountability in the decentralization of state programs and services.
SB 1893	Last Action: Referred to s/c by chair Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates to benefit Texas PGA Junior Golf.
SB 1906	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to breast reconstruction services for recipients of medical assistance.
SB 1907	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of alarm systems and alarm systems companies.
SB 1915	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the terms of court of the 9th Judicial District.
SB 1916	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Colony Municipal Utility District No. 1.
SB 1917	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Elgin Municipal Utility District No. 1.
SB 1918	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to the creation of the Katy Towne Centre Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1922	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Garfield Municipal Utility District No. 1.
SB 1937	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the apportionment of municipal infrastructure costs to developers.
SB 1940	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the County Court at Law of Aransas County.
SB 1945	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the administration of grants under the new technology research and development program.
SB 1946	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Heritage Groundwater Conservation District.
SCR 22	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Granting Edmund and Ruben Kappler permission to sue the state and the General Land Office.
SCR 41	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and Texas Water Development Board to exclude consideration of recreational fishing restrictions in any study of Texas bays and estuaries.
SCR 50	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Authorizing the burial of Michael Moore Fricke and his wife, Anita Gonzales Fricke, in the State Cemetery.
SCR 56	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Directing the White-tailed Deer Advisory Committee to address how habitat relates to the ecological diversity of the state and to study the role of the wildlife biologist in the development of management plans and in the utilization of suitable management practices, including population goals and control, yearly census data, supplemental feeding and food plots, and genetic management.
SCR 62	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to the Employees Retirement System health benefits provision.
SCR 67	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections on H.B. No. 2424.
SJR 23	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain commercial boats and equipment used for taking or producing fish, shrimp, shellfish, or other marine life.
SJR 53	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing political subdivisions to donate outdated or surplus fire-protection and emergency services equipment to certain fire departments.
SR 16	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting Permanent Rules of the Senate of the 78th Legislature.
SR 59	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Adolf William Kraatz of Victoria.
SR 60	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Debbie Bresette of Bastrop for her service as executive director of the Family Crisis Center.
SR 120	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the citizens of Matagorda County.
SR 156	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The Bastrop Advertiser on its sesquicentennial.
SR 157	Last Action: Again read Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2003, as Bellville Heritage Gathering and Austin County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 181	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2003, as Aransas County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 218	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2003, as Independent Electrical Contractors Day at the State Capitol.
SR 265	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 5, 2003, as Victoria Day at the State Capitol.
SR 266	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Helen R. Walker of Victoria County on her retirement.
SR 345	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2003, as Texas Civilian Conservation Corps Day at the State Capitol.
SR 358	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 18, 2003, as the Texas Retired Teachers Association Celebration of Volunteerism Day at the State Capitol.
SR 391	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 25, 2003, as Washington County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 401	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Peggy and Bruce Germer of Lockhart on their 25th wedding anniversary.
SR 494	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating George and Georgianne Seaman on their 50th anniversary.
SR 671	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Louise "Mimi" Nivison of Austin.
SR 695	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of William Heinz Ratz of Houston.
SR 696	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 6, 2003, as Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Day at the State Capitol.
SR 759	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of George Allen Sizemore of Hilltop Lakes.
SR 760	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Kenneth Earl Blaschke of Smithville for his leadership in his community.
SR 763	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Robert and Mary Sue Gottschall of Victoria on their 60th wedding anniversary.
SR 910	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the fifth-grade class of Dawson Elementary School in Wharton for winning the "What's My Destination?" prize.
SR 944	Last Action: Again read Caption: Commending Michael W. Lehr of Taylor for his service to the Texas Retired Teachers Association.
SR 957	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending James V. "Jim" Woodrick for his service to the chemical industry in the State of Texas.
SR 981	Last Action: Again read Caption: Congratulating Luke Beckett Marchant of Dallas on his graduation from Southern Nazarene University.
SR 1011	Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1252.
SR 1048	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2424.
SR 1049	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Quentin Ware Martin.
SR 1055	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2359.
78th 1st Called Session
SB 42	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
SB 55	Last Action: Scheduled for formal meeting on . . . . Caption: Relating to compliance histories for and incentives to reward compliance performance by entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 56	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the establishment of defined existing and historic use periods for certain groundwater conservation districts.
SCR 4	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Charles L. Dunlap of Austin on his retirement.
SR 51	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring the Crossroads Championship BBQ Cook-off in Goliad a Texas State BBQ Championship Competition.
SR 116	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Nancy and Horace Oden of Elgin on their 50th wedding anniversary.
78th 2nd Called Session
SR 7	Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate Caption: Recognizing the City of Lockhart as the Barbecue Capital of Texas.
78th 3rd Called Session
SB 29	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting the authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SR 13	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Lockhart as the Barbecue Capital of Texas.
78th 4th Called Session
SCR 4	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to expeditiously consider, approve, and permit applications for liquefied natural gas receiving terminals in the State of Texas.
SJR 7	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of video lottery games in this state.
SR 6	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Marilynn Kinsey for her service and contributions to our state.
SR 62	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sheila W. Beckett on her retirement as Executive Director of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SR 63	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 4, 2004, as Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Day at the State Capitol.
SR 108	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to expeditiously consider, approve, and permit applications for liquefied natural gas receiving terminals in the State of Texas.
77th Regular Session
SB 178	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a statewide group insurance program for employees and retirees of certain public schools.
SB 219	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to disposition of out-of-county crimes.
SB 273	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; providing a penalty.
SB 287	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to equal access to places of public accommodation.
SB 288	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the financial transactions of a community supervision and corrections department.
SB 289	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the exemption of small hydroelectric facilities from water quality management and watermaster fees.
SB 290	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to providing mandatory venue for a civil action arising under an oil and gas lease.
SB 291	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to oil and gas royalty reporting standards.
SB 292	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to programs and systems administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and to certain other public retirement systems.
SB 365	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the adoption of a uniform residential building code for use in the state.
SB 366	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to deceptive trade practices regarding the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database.
SB 422	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the time that certain causes of action arising out of or relating to interests in an oil and gas lease accrue.
SB 423	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the use of funds raised for federal office in connection with an office of state government; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 452	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to regulate door-to-door solicitation and sales; providing a penalty.
SB 453	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the use of sick or annual leave before receiving workers' compensation benefits by an employee of the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 454	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the collection and enforcement of tolls on certain toll roads and toll projects; providing for civil and criminal penalties.
SB 455	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to license eligibility for certain law enforcement officers.
SB 510	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the procurement methods a political subdivision or a related entity or certain educational institutions may use.
SB 522	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
SB 523	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 524	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to participation by private school students in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
SB 525	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Post Oak Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 526	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the age at which a child may be admitted to public school.
SB 563	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the protection of the interest of certain innocent property owners in criminal asset forfeiture proceedings and to certain procedures and training requirements regarding such proceedings.
SB 564	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the funding and operation of the universal service fund.
SB 565	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to security for public securities issued by governmental entities.
SB 636	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the analysis and review of mental illness treatment programs for certain juvenile and adult offenders.
SB 637	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of a local government transportation corporation by a navigation district.
SB 699	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the provision of water by the Lower Colorado River Authority to a municipality outside the Colorado River basin.
SB 764	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the deterrence of conduct involving the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage; providing a penalty.
SB 815	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the death of or injury to an unborn child; providing penalties.
SB 816	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to regulate the movement of an oversize manufactured house on certain county roads, bridges, or culverts; providing a penalty.
SB 817	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the requirement that the name of a state agency be printed on certain state motor vehicles.
SB 818	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists.
SB 819	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to regulation of the carrying of a handgun.
SB 935	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to engaging in the business of making, negotiating, or transacting certain consumer loans on a financial institution's behalf.
SB 936	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to floodplain management and flood insurance; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 937	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the cigarette tax.
SB 938	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the duties of the Department of Agriculture and certain agricultural boards.
SB 1019	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain matters regarding oil and gas regulation, including fees, plugging of wells, required financial security, and offenses.
SB 1021	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a prescription drug benefit plan for active school employees.
SB 1068	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the benefits and administration of a statewide retirement system for volunteer firefighters and other emergency services personnel.
SB 1069	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to restrictions on artificial recharge of the Edwards Aquifer.
SB 1070	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to development regulations in certain counties.
SB 1071	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to contested case hearings regarding applications for certain environmental permits.
SB 1115	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to conflicts of interest of Department of Information Resources employees.
SB 1116	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.
SB 1117	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the ratification of the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.
SB 1118	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the regulation of pari-mutuel racing.
SB 1119	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the regulation of bail bond sureties; providing a penalty.
SB 1120	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a bond and to certain procedures in connection with a bond forfeiture.
SB 1121	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to restrictions on the application of noise regulations to sport shooting ranges.
SB 1122	Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management Caption: Relating to the authority of utilities to deny or limit service as a condition of compliance with the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973.
SB 1123	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the enforcement and collection of taxes, fees, and other revenue; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1124	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to solicitation for a charitable organization of or benefiting state employees; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1125	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to technical changes to taxes and fees administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
SB 1275	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a child safety fee in certain counties.
SB 1276	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to a pilot project for administering the Texas Academic Skills Program Test to high school students.
SB 1277	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to political contributions to candidates for and members of the State Board of Education; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1278	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to placement of vehicle registration and inspection stickers.
SB 1279	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the restoration by the landowner of private property affected by coastal erosion.
SB 1325	Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Caption: Relating to a license or permit for certain sex offenders to operate a motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle.
SB 1345	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications, to the use of pen registers and trap and trace devices, and to the civil and criminal consequences of improperly engaging in those activities.
SB 1346	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to assistance to certain volunteer fire departments and to the imposition of a tax to finance that assistance.
SB 1347	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for assault committed against certain sports officials.
SB 1348	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to requiring a court cost impact statement on a bill or resolution that imposes a court cost on a person charged with a criminal offense.
SB 1349	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of criminal offenses relating to making certain false statements or reports.
SB 1350	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to state agency acquisitions of public safety land mobile two-way radio communications equipment.
SB 1351	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Related to the requirements for which a dietary supplement containing ephedrine group alkaloids shall be deemed an adulterated food.
SB 1352	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the size of certain piers in coastal public lands.
SB 1353	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the issuance of certain veterans license plates.
SB 1354	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to career and technology education and training.
SB 1355	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to certain personal property that is presumed abandoned.
SB 1356	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to condemn certain protected property.
SB 1357	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the regulation of the removal of resilient floor-covering material.
SB 1358	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of public accounting.
SB 1377	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the authority of the state auditor to review the use of money collected as court costs.
SB 1378	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to criminal and civil fees.
SB 1379	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the implementation of a change in law imposing or changing the amount of certain court costs and fees.
SB 1380	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the administration and application of the sex offender registration program and to other requirements imposed on persons by the sex offender registration program.
SB 1381	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the creation of certain sexual offenses requiring sex offender registration.
SB 1382	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to facilities and services available to a person with mental retardation.
SB 1383	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to certain procedures used to deal with a criminal defendant suspected of having a mental illness or mental retardation.
SB 1384	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to certain procedures used to deal with a criminal defendant suspected of being or determined to be incompetent to stand trial.
SB 1385	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the examination of children under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for possible mental illness or mental retardation.
SB 1386	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the provision of mental health and mental retardation services.
SB 1387	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the treatment under the public school finance system of declining student enrollment.
SB 1388	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the treatment under the public school finance system of declining student enrollment, declining property values, and taxes levied on property subject to bankruptcy proceedings or an appeal by a property owner.
SB 1389	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the treatment under the public school finance system of declining property values and taxes levied on property subject to bankruptcy proceedings or an appeal by a property owner.
SB 1612	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the tax on cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products.
SB 1613	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the regulation of bail bond sureties; providing a penalty.
SB 1614	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to requiring a valet parking service to maintain financial responsibility; creating an offense.
SB 1615	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to youth-related volunteer activity leave for state agency employees.
SB 1616	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the powers of river authorities engaged in the distribution and sale of electric energy and their relationship with affiliated non-profit corporations.
SB 1617	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Transportation to establish and maintain a state airport in Central Texas.
SB 1618	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of electric cooperative corporations to receive indemnity from certain persons involved in mining lignite.
SB 1619	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the validation of the creation and to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 and the provision of certain services in the district.
SB 1620	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the validation of the creation and to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 and the provision of certain services in the district.
SB 1626	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to authorizing an environmental service fee at Southwest Texas State University.
SB 1665	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records and files.
SB 1759	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the issuance and sale of and security and payment for public securities.
SB 1771	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3.
SB 1779	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Aransas County and to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Aransas County.
SB 1812	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of the Hays County Development District No. 2; providing the authority to impose taxes.
SB 1822	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4.
SB 1823	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the approval of the creation and acts of Hays County Development District No. 1, to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the district, and to acquisition of the district's project.
SB 1827	Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . Caption: Relating to certain fees for students attending institutions in the Texas State University System.
SB 1836	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to charges for default on a motor vehicle retail installment contract.
SB 1842	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to implement a photographic traffic signal enforcement system; providing for the imposition of civil penalties and providing a criminal penalty.
SJR 49	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to promote uniformity in the collection, deposit, reporting, and remitting of civil and criminal fees.
SR 76	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the City of Kenedy as the Horned Lizard Capital of Texas.
SR 88	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Texas State Trooper Randall W. Vetter of New Braunfels.
SR 89	Last Action: Again read Caption: Congratulating the citizens of Matagorda County.
SR 90	Last Action: Again read Caption: Commending the Texas Retired Teachers Association.
SR 135	Last Action: Again read Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2001, as Fayette County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 208	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Amy E. Hodges of Victoria.
SR 218	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 21, 2001, as Caldwell County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 308	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Gary Graham Swenchonis, Jr.
SR 309	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John Douglas Wendell of Fulton.
SR 310	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 21, 2001, as Aransas County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 366	Last Action: Again read Caption: Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the City of San Marcos.
SR 409	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2001, as Victoria Day at the State Capitol.
SR 410	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2001, as Bastrop . . . Something for Everyone Day at the State Capitol.
SR 411	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March, 2001, as American Red Cross Month.
SR 456	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the artistic excellence of the Texas Tornados.
SR 457	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas and the Texas Fire Chiefs Association and recognizing March 14, 2001, as Firefighters Day at the State Capitol.
SR 483	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Zac Lentz of Victoria.
SR 496	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Safe Return for its outstanding efforts in behalf of Alzheimer's patients.
SR 497	Last Action: Again read Caption: Encouraging the Texas Retired Teachers Association in its efforts to have the Government Pension Offset repealed.
SR 577	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Phillip Savko of Sugar Land.
SR 669	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kate Klinkerman of Victoria.
SR 670	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Samantha Brooks of Sugar Land.
SR 786	Last Action: Again read Caption: Congratulating Beatrice Mann of Austin.
SR 817	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Texas Zoo in Victoria.
SR 818	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Supporting a joint effort by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, the Texas Water Development Board, the Division of Emergency Management of the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Colorado River Flood Plain Coalition to pursue means of enhancing flood and emergency management and to revise flood maps, and resolving that the agencies and the coalition provide a report to the 78th Legislature.
SR 1127	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Supporting the selection of Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos as the Southwest Regional Humanities Center by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
SR 1180	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Cuero as a starting point of the Chisholm Trail.
SR 1209	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1119.
SR 1247	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 510.
76th Regular Session
SB 168	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the provision of electric transmission services by a river authority.
SB 169	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database.
SB 170	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to cancelling or prohibiting the issuance of certain original or renewal alcoholic beverage permits or licenses for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes.
SB 219	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the total amount of state lottery prizes that may be awarded in a fiscal year.
SB 220	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to granting the owner of landlocked property the right to an access easement under certain circumstances.
SB 255	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to enrichment curriculum requirements.
SB 266	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to participation by private school students in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
SB 297	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to implement a photographic traffic monitoring system; providing for imposition of a civil penalty.
SB 298	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to withdrawal of a unit from a rapid transit authority.
SB 402	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to public participation in certain environmental permitting procedures of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
SB 403	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a personal bond or a bail bond and to certain procedures relating to a bond; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 404	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a retired peace officer for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
SB 449	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the certification of bail bondsmen by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing a penalty.
SB 450	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to markings required on certain vehicles; creating an offense.
SB 451	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to sales of cigarettes or tobacco products in package stores.
SB 452	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the imposition of a cost of court on criminal convictions and the creation of a fund for the payment of extraordinary costs of prosecution in certain counties.
SB 460	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the admissibility in a criminal proceeding of an oral or sign language statement made by the accused.
SB 573	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to implement a photographic traffic-control system; providing for imposition of a civil penalty.
SB 574	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
SB 575	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of bingo, including the authorization of linked bingo games.
SB 576	Last Action: Effective with 1999-2000 school year Caption: Relating to the reporting of public school class size.
SB 577	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the duties of and procedures affecting a court clerk with respect to certain criminal matters.
SB 578	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain convictions to the Texas Department of Public Safety for the purposes of the suspension of the defendants' driver's licenses.
SB 579	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the collection of court costs in a forfeiture proceeding.
SB 733	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the use of accomplice witness testimony in a criminal proceeding.
SB 734	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the number of certified peace officers commissioned and employed by the office of the attorney general.
SB 735	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to contracts for the repair or maintenance of certain equipment and vehicles of the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 736	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the investment of funds of a nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation.
SB 737	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Agriculture by President Caption: Relating to the ratification of the Southern Dairy Compact; providing civil penalties.
SB 738	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a personal bond or a bail bond.
SB 739	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of bail bondsmen; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 740	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to liability for damages resulting from contact with a high voltage overhead line.
SB 741	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to recovery of certain relocation costs by a gas utility.
SB 742	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to settlement of a claim for a tax penalty or interest on a tax.
SB 821	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to operate, or contract for the operation of, a water or sewer utility system; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds.
SB 937	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to notice of availability of coastal public lands for lease.
SB 938	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to regulate in their extraterritorial jurisdictions nonpoint source water pollution.
SB 939	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the safe use and regulation of fireworks.
SB 940	Last Action: Effective with Fall Semester 1999 Caption: Relating to student fees for bus services at Southwest Texas State University.
SB 941	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of mental health professionals to form certain jointly owned entities.
SB 942	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Chair Caption: Relating to the coordination of public transportation services.
SB 943	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation of the Jackson County Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 944	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Bastrop-Lee County Groundwater Conservation District; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 945	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the powers of a limited liability company.
SB 975	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the sovereign immunity and liability to be sued of a junior college district.
SB 1114	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to certain promotional activities for certain alcoholic beverage permit holders and licensees.
SB 1115	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to employee organization consultation policies adopted by the boards of trustees of school districts.
SB 1116	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to an exception to the offense of contributing to the delinquency of a narcotic addict.
SB 1117	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the payment of certain lottery prizes.
SB 1118	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/00 Caption: Relating to the adoption by the governing body of a taxing unit of an ad valorem tax rate.
SB 1119	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the publication of certain tax and financial information required prior to the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by a taxing unit.
SB 1120	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a statewide group insurance program for employees and retirees of school districts.
SB 1121	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to certain promotional activities for certain alcoholic beverage permit holders.
SB 1122	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to circumstances in which cigarettes may not be affixed with stamps or sold; providing penalties.
SB 1123	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for assaults committed against certain sports officials.
SB 1124	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to the use of mediation or other dispute resolution procedures in family violence cases.
SB 1125	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to mediation in certain criminal cases.
SB 1126	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to the provision of services at state schools to persons with mental retardation.
SB 1127	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the purchase of goods and services by the state.
SB 1128	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1129	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 1130	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to programs and systems administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1187	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to judicial and court personnel training.
SB 1188	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the collection of motor fuel tax; providing penalties
SB 1312	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the accrual of causes of actions arising out of interests in oil and gas leases:
SB 1313	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the disposition and sale of certain surplus and salvage property by the state.
SB 1314	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to the regulation of horse and greyhound racing, including the regulation of pari-mutuel wagering.
SB 1315	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of substitute property in a criminal asset forfeiture proceeding.
SB 1316	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the requiring of notice and the assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
SB 1317	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the adoption of a clean fuel fleet program.
SB 1318	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the evaluation of proposals for contracts by institutions of higher education for energy conservation measures.
SB 1482	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to procedures to issue to certain self-service storage facility companies limited licenses as insurance agents.
SB 1483	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to prompt payment requirements for work performed by contractors and subcontractors on certain real property.
SB 1484	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the prompt payment of contractors and subcontractors in governmental contracting.
SB 1485	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the rights of crime victims in criminal and juvenile justice proceedings.
SB 1486	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to an audit of the proceeds of criminal asset forfeitures.
SB 1487	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Turnpike Authority division of the Texas Department of Transportation to implement an automated enforcement system on toll roads; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1488	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to technical changes to statutes involving taxes or fees administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
SB 1563	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to establishing customer service standards and performance measures for state agencies.
SB 1564	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the expunction of records concerning certain misdemeanor offenses.
SB 1565	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the management of the Edwards Aquifer.
SB 1744	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to creating a bill of rights for Texas businesses.
SB 1755	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to modification of district lines for the election of directors for the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
SB 1850	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1869	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Lavaca County Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1873	Last Action: Tagged in committee Caption: Relating to the cancellation or termination of certain agreements.
SB 1874	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Hays County Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
SCR 63	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Expressing the intent that the 76th Legislature did not intend that groundwaters from an aquifer other than the Edwards Aquifer be available for use for the artificial recharge of the Edwards Aquifer.
SCR 66	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing Hilmar G. Moore for 50 years as Mayor of Richmond, Texas.
SCR 68	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Creating a interim study committee to coordinate emergency efforts during floods and other natural disasters.
SJR 17	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment declaring that the taking of property to provide an access easement to land that does not have a means of access constitutes and serves a public use and purpose.
SR 72	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 23, 1999, as Matagorda County Day.
SR 73	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Aransas County Day at the State Capitol on February 17, 1999.
SR 74	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating March 3, 1999, as Southwest Texas State University Day in the Texas Legislature.
SR 75	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Marcus Nils "Pat" Mauritz of Ganado.
SR 126	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dat Nguyen of Rockport.
SR 127	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Representative Daniel James Kubiak of Rockdale.
SR 131	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring February 23, 1999, as Fayette County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 187	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating J. R. and Ethelyn Sanders of Cat Spring.
SR 226	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
SR 227	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Emmett Gloyna.
SR 229	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Rockport-Fulton High School Choir.
SR 264	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 24, 1999, as State Trucking and Moving Day.
SR 271	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association.
SR 301	Last Action: Again read Caption: Congratulating the Victoria High School cheerleaders and their coaches.
SR 467	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Moulton High School Bobkatz basketball team.
SR 491	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Herbert F. Frels of Cuero.
SR 522	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Fayette Regional Air Center in La Grange.
SR 606	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Gonzales as the Lexington of Texas.
SR 607	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Matagorda United Methodist Church of Matagorda.
SR 659	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the citizens of Round Top.
SR 707	Last Action: Again read Caption: In memory of Roy P. Benavidez of El Campo.
SR 736	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Saint Peter Lutheran Church of Prairie Valley.
SR 755	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cynthia Kaye White Sinatra and Frank Sinatra, Jr.
SR 823	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring General Ignacio Sequin Zaragoza, Cinco de Mayo, and the City of Goliad.
SR 928	Last Action: Considered in public hearing Caption: Directing the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to create a select committee to review the regulation of the Edwards Aquifer.
SR 977	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Expressing the intent of the legislature concerning the artificial recharge of the Edwards Aquifer.
SR 997	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Wayne B. Davis of Goliad.
SR 1013	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Walter Fisher, Senate Parliamentarian.
SR 1016	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1129.
SR 1072	Last Action: Again read Caption: In memory of Micheal Ray Eakin of Harris County.
SR 1160	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 2175.
SR 1179	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Colleen Wooten Jenkins of Austin.
SR 1192	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the City of Goliad on its 250th anniversary.
75th Regular Session
SB 21	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the operation of the Jackson County Hospital District.
SB 228	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of trademark counterfeiting.
SB 320	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to exempting officers and employees of political subdivisions of this state from certain interest payments in regard to unclaimed property claims.
SB 321	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the licensing of waste haulers by certain counties.
SB 322	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the filing of a petition stating an essential need for operating a motor vehicle.
SB 323	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to judicial training and continuing education for administrative law judges of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
SB 324	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney of the 24th Judicial District.
SB 325	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to investments by the boards of trustees of local retirement systems for firefighters.
SB 326	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to vessels and obstructions in fish passes.
SB 330	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the sunset review of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
SB 331	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to procedures in a contested case in which the hearing is conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
SB 332	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the decisions of certain administrative law judges in occupational licensing contested cases and to judicial review of those decisions.
SB 352	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Texas National Guard Armory Board.
SB 353	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the adjutant general's department.
SB 354	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of and the continuation of the Texas Public Finance Authority.
SB 355	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority.
SB 356	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission and to the transfer of certain commission functions to the Texas Department of Commerce; providing penalties.
SB 360	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the review and continuation of certain state agencies and laws subject to the Texas Sunset Act.
SB 365	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources.
SB 366	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
SB 370	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation, the abolition of the Texas Turnpike Authority, and the creation of regional tollway authorities; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes; granting the power of eminent domain; and providing penalties.
SB 371	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the transfer of certain commission functions to the state fire marshal and the Texas Department of Insurance.
SB 372	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to certain regulatory functions of the Department of Agriculture.
SB 393	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to permitting certain county law enforcement officers to receive reduced airline fares while engaged in certain official duties.
SB 419	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the determination of damages in certain civil actions.
SB 438	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to application of the capitol view corridors to construction, renovation, and equipment of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
SB 468	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the prompt payment of contractors and subcontractors.
SB 479	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board contracts with Texas Chiropractic College and Parker College of Chiropractic.
SB 480	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to a revision of the public information law.
SB 481	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to investment of the volunteer Fire Fighters' Relief and Retirement Fund.
SB 495	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to travel expenses incurred by state officers and employees.
SB 516	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
SB 557	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to issuance of exempt license plates.
SB 597	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to monitoring of water quality in watersheds and river basins.
SB 602	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the period of validity of and fees for a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
SB 603	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the requirement that an applicant for registration of a motor vehicle, a driver's license, or a motor vehicle inspection certificate provide evidence that the applicant has been in compliance with the motor vehicle safety responsibility law for the preceding two years.
SB 605	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the movement of portable building units and compatible cargo over a state highway.
SB 644	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain air ambulance companies.
SB 645	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to state fiscal matters, including holidays, employee compensation and deductions, reports, consultants, and the comptroller's powers.
SB 661	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the fraudulent exercise of certain governmental functions and the fraudulent creation or use of certain pleadings, governmental documents, and records; providing penalties.
SB 664	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of industrial hygienists and occupational safety professionals; providing a civil penalty.
SB 672	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to permitting an aircraft to be used in alcoholic beverage advertising or promotion.
SB 681	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the alternative fuels program.
SB 682	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to advertisements for certain health benefit plans.
SB 683	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to computer and telecommunications offenses; providing penalties.
SB 690	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to state government's purchasing and use of electricity.
SB 698	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to research relating to transportation facilities conducted by public senior colleges and universities for the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 700	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to unclaimed property; providing penalties.
SB 701	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to certain responsibilities of the comptroller relating to investment and management of funds.
SB 723	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to granting the Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 the powers and duties of a road district.
SB 759	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/98 Caption: Relating to the appraisal and ad valorem taxation of heavy equipment; providing penalties.
SB 769	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 772	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to eligibility for retirement from the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One or the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
SB 833	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the General Services Commission concerning state and federal surplus and salvage property and to certain commission personnel.
SB 834	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to operate a water or sewer utility in unincorporated areas of a county, including the authority to issue bonds and to acquire property through eminent domain.
SB 846	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity in certain contract actions.
SB 847	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to a limitation of liability of a licensed installer or servicer of a liquefied petroleum gas system in a motor vehicle.
SB 848	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain court costs a person convicted of certain offenses is required to pay.
SB 861	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/98 Caption: Relating to the administration of franchise taxes; imposing penalties.
SB 862	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the administration, collection, and enforcement by the comptroller of public accounts of various taxes and fees.
SB 960	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the regulation of sanitary landfills.
SB 965	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
SB 1018	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to peer assistance programs for licensed veterinarians.
SB 1032	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to centers for technology development and transfer.
SB 1074	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission, the state employee incentive program, and the productivity bonus program.
SB 1102	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to systems and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1120	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications, to the use of pen registers and trap and trace devices, and to the civil and criminal consequences of improperly engaging in those activities.
SB 1121	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the approval of certain international travel by state employees.
SB 1122	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1188	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the purchase of service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1189	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the reporting of public school class size.
SB 1190	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to contracts and communications involving certain athletes and athlete agents.
SB 1191	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to fees assessed for the regulation of athletic trainers and the audit of certain financial transactions regarding that regulation.
SB 1192	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the regulation of athletic trainers.
SB 1265	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Department of Commerce, and the consolidation of economic development and tourism activities from the Texas Department of Commerce and other agencies into the Office of Economic Development and Tourism and a public-private effort called "Partnership Texas."
SB 1266	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to the administration, collection, and enforcement of taxes on cigarettes, cigars, and tobacco products.
SB 1267	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to certain governmental entities.
SB 1268	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to disclosure of driver's license record information held by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
SB 1269	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/98 Caption: Relating to the duties of the tax assessor-collector regarding certain tax receipt records.
SB 1270	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to staff development in public schools.
SB 1271	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of the Human Resource Task Force and the streamlining of the organizational structures of state agencies.
SB 1272	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the collection and availability of information concerning providers of certain retail products.
SB 1273	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the sale of alarm products or services and burglary detection devices.
SB 1274	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of pawnshops and pawnbrokers.
SB 1275	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to safety consultations.
SB 1457	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes and the annual study of school district property values.
SB 1458	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to regulation and management of deer; providing penalties.
SB 1459	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to protection of agricultural improvements.
SB 1460	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the establishment of excess benefit plans in connection with the optional retirement program for higher education employees.
SB 1461	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to high occupancy vehicle lanes and the charging of tolls on the state highway system for the purpose of congestion mitigation.
SB 1462	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the installation, maintenance, and operation of certain telecommunications facilities on or within state highway improvements.
SB 1474	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the waste tire recycling fund.
SB 1737	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
SB 1738	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the assessment of punishment in criminal proceedings.
SB 1739	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/98 Caption: Relating to the listing on an ad valorem tax appraisal roll of possessory interests in certain property used in the operation or development of a port or waterway or in aid of navigation-related commerce.
SB 1740	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the Texas workers' compensation insurance facility and the transfer of certain assets and liabilities to the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association.
SB 1741	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue revenue bonds and to the allocation of certain sales, excise, and use tax revenue to the Parks and Wildlife Department for debt service on revenue bonds.
SB 1751	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to utilities, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
SB 1752	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the purchase of goods and services by the state and to purchasing services provided by the state to local governments.
SB 1807	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to financial institutions, financial businesses, and credit, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
SB 1850	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the requirement of public disclosure of information by the governing bodies of entities that are parties to certain contracts with the state.
SB 1851	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the violation of a rule of a national collegiate athletic association.
SB 1852	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Affordable Housing Task Force.
SB 1853	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the consolidation of state telecommunications services into a nonprofit corporation.
SB 1865	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the administration, management, operation, and authority of water districts.
SB 1929	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the disposal of certain solid waste and permits for disposal of that waste.
SB 1938	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the Hays County juvenile probation department.
SB 1939	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to limiting the area that may be included in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
SB 1945	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the salary of county auditors.
SB 1953	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to certain environmental permitting procedures of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
SCR 9	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Advancing the mandated shutdown of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility.
SCR 25	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Encouraging the Texas Department of Transportation to apply technological advancements to our state's transportation infrastructure.
SCR 45	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Directing the Texas Historical Commission to remove the state archeological landmark designation that was placed by the Texas Antiquities Committee on the "Burger Buildings" in Wharton County.
SCR 77	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recommending that the purchase of the Allens Creek Reservoir site be ranked as a high priority by the Texas Water Development Board.
SCR 84	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Judge Jodie E. Stavinoha of Fort Bend County.
SR 18	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Pheng Kol.
SR 54	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dennis O'Conner of Victoria.
SR 55	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of E.G. Nunez of Victoria.
SR 86	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cecil Bird of West Columbia.
SR 155	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Harry Lee Hafernick of Jackson County.
SR 156	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Ganado High School football team.
SR 157	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Stanley Louis Mikula of Calhoun County.
SR 158	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Ralph W. Burgess of Edna.
SR 159	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the First United Methodist Church of San Marcos.
SR 213	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 25, 1997, as Matagorda County Day at the Capitol.
SR 245	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Michael H. Talbot of Bastrop.
SR 246	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Bastrop Ladies Reading Circle.
SR 248	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Anice Barber Read.
SR 291	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the City of Columbus.
SR 309	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 18, 1997, as Aransas County Day at the Capitol.
SR 355	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 19, 1997, as Austin County Day at the Capitol.
SR 432	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring April 16, 1997, as Texas Retired Public School Personnel Day.
SR 458	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jewell Washington Hodges of Bastrop.
SR 471	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 15, 1997, as Bryan/College Station Day at the State Capitol.
SR 489	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Texas Senate Ladies Club on their 70th anniversary.
SR 537	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jack Patterson of Waco.
SR 651	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the City of Smithville.
SR 653	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Judge Jodie E. Stavinoha of Fort Bend County.
SR 685	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Kenneth Lee Sawin of Lockhart.
SR 750	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Edgar Black Family of Lockhart.
SR 751	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Fort Bend County Library System.
SR 752	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 20, 1997, as Historical Markers Day in Texas.
SR 877	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Pattie Dodson Gilliam, M.D., of Victoria.
SR 898	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association and the Volunteer Fire Departments of Texas.
SR 931	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 228.
SR 939	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4.
SR 942	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 862.
SR 947	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Sunset Advisory Commission.
SR 948	Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate Caption: Allowing the Railroad Commission of Texas to not require disclosure or reporting of contractual information relating to natural gas gathering or transportation activities.
SR 978	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of "Officer" Sugar Ray of Huntsville.
SR 979	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 700.
SR 980	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.J.R. 4
SR 982	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 370.
SR 984	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 360.
SR 986	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3207.
74th Regular Session
SB 9	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the functions and systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 16	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to requiring a quail stamp for hunting quail; providing a penalty.
SB 21	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the State Cemetery.
SB 200	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the alternative fuels program.
SB 218	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the composition and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
SB 219	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to community assistance and economic development program activities of certain river authorities; validating certain actions and instruments of the river authorities.
SB 239	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to components of net income used in establishing rates of a gas utility.
SB 266	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to an exemption from the regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors.
SB 277	Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a person who has served as a member of the United States Senate or House of Representatives to be a candidate for the same office.
SB 317	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to implement a photographic traffic-control system; providing for imposition of civil penalties.
SB 319	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a nonsubstantive recodification of the Public Utility Regulatory Act.
SB 341	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to indemnification in certain construction contracts.
SB 361	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the removal of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority from the application of the Texas Sunset Act.
SB 362	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; providing penalties.
SB 363	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.
SB 364	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the consolidation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center and the Legislative Oversight Committee for workers' compensation and to the functions of the new entity.
SB 366	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, including the commission's involvement with the management of governmental records.
SB 367	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission and to the transfer of certain commission functions to the Texas Department of Commerce.
SB 368	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee.
SB 372	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture and certain associated entities, including the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority, the Agriculture Resources Protection Authority, the State Seed and Plant Board, and the Produce Recovery Fund Board, and generally to matters regarding agriculture in this state; providing penalties.
SB 373	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the continuation, operations, and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel; providing penalties.
SB 374	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the review and continuation of certain state agencies subject to the Texas Sunset Act.
SB 377	Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar Caption: Relating to state agency loan and loan guarantee programs.
SB 383	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to granting the owner of landlocked property the right to an access easement under certain circumstances.
SB 417	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to a limitation of liability of a licensed installer or servicer of a liquefied petroleum gas system in a motor vehicle.
SB 418	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the management of the Edwards Aquifer and the powers and duties of the Edwards Underground Water District.
SB 419	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to delinquency charges in retail charge agreements.
SB 478	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to an exemption of certain fire alarm devices from certain license requirements.
SB 479	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to permitting an aircraft to be used in alcoholic beverage advertising or promotion.
SB 480	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over pipeline safety.
SB 489	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/96 Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain information by a person licensed to sell real estate.
SB 562	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the rulemaking authority of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
SB 563	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the authority to abolish the position of marshal in a Type B general-law municipality.
SB 564	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 24th Judicial District.
SB 580	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to disclosure of certain organizational affiliations by certain employees of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; providing a civil penalty.
SB 581	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
SB 582	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to apprehension specialists of the Texas Youth Commission as peace officers.
SB 583	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Repealing provisions of law requiring certain persons to obtain food wholesaler's licenses.
SB 586	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to payroll deductions for state employees for contributions to charitable organizations.
SB 626	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to certain laws governing water districts and nonprofit water or sewer service corporations; creating penalties; granting authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 668	Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar Caption: Relating to enrollment in courses and programs at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and the University of Houston-Victoria.
SB 669	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the organization of the district courts in Colorado, Gonzales, Guadalupe, and Lavaca counties and the office of district attorney for the 25th Judicial District.
SB 670	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to expenses of state agencies and the compensation, expenses, and conditions of employment of state officers, employees, and other workers.
SB 671	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the travel expenses incurred by state officers and employees.
SB 763	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to an emergency appropriation to Southwest Texas State University.
SB 764	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the recreational sports fee of institutions in the Texas State University System.
SB 824	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to creation of the office of Refugio County district attorney.
SB 825	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation of a license management program for certain commercial fishing.
SB 826	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to permitting certain alcoholic beverage permit holders to provide alcoholic beverage samples.
SB 827	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to a consumer transaction solicited at a place other than the merchant's place of business.
SB 828	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to investigations of criminal conduct in connection with an election.
SB 877	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to tuition and fees at a public institution of higher education for a nonresident student holding a competitive athletic scholarship.
SB 909	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the determination of the electrical load of an oil or gas field or lease.
SB 910	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the selection of electrical service provided to an oil or gas field, lease, or well.
SB 911	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the use of numbered tags on certain fishing lines used in public waters.
SB 912	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to associate judges appointed by the county courts at law of Fort Bend County.
SB 914	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to disciplinary procedures for commissioned peace officers and other employees of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
SB 1039	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the liquidation of insolvent insurers and the insurance guaranty associations.
SB 1063	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the regulation of package stores.
SB 1066	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages and imposing a limit on the number of package store permits which may be issued in a county.
SB 1073	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the issuance of tuition revenue bonds for the University of Houston-Victoria.
SB 1080	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
SB 1081	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the training of food service workers.
SB 1082	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of retail food stores, food service establishments, mobile food units, and roadside food vendors.
SB 1083	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain leased motor vehicles.
SB 1177	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to filings made with the secretary of state by public safety organizations, public safety publications, and certain independent promoters.
SB 1178	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the regulation of athlete agents and providing for the issuance of subpoenas and other process in investigations by the secretary of state.
SB 1179	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to veterans organizations filing with the secretary of state.
SB 1180	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to conservation districts.
SB 1181	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to credit services organizations.
SB 1182	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to certain reports filed with the Office of the Secretary of State.
SB 1227	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation of electric cooperative corporations.
SB 1230	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain school activities of the employee's child.
SB 1231	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of and systems and programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas and certain other retirement systems.
SB 1232	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to a motor vehicle self-insurance program for volunteer fire departments.
SB 1233	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation of emergency services districts without taxing authority and the conversion of such districts to emergency services districts with taxing authority.
SB 1234	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to reimbursement of certain fees and taxes paid by a motor vehicle rental company; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1235	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to architectural barriers.
SB 1236	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the sale of beer within assigned territories.
SB 1237	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to smoking in public places and places of employment; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1238	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to allowing municipalities and counties to enter into contracts for the collection of certain court costs and fines.
SB 1239	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the compensation of an official district court reporter.
SB 1312	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to initial training and continuing education for police chiefs.
SB 1313	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to facility response plans for hazardous liquids pipelines.
SB 1314	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the regulation and licensing of wholesale motor vehicle auctions.
SB 1315	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to various fee provisions.
SB 1316	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the bodies interred in certain unknown and abandoned cemeteries.
SB 1317	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation and promotion of aquaculture; providing a penalty.
SB 1319	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to aural communications; authorizing civil damages; providing criminal penalties; and conforming certain laws to federal law.
SB 1321	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the purchase of goods and services by the state and to purchasing services provided by the state to local governments.
SB 1322	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to required procedures in contested cases before the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission involving the issuance, amendment, renewal, or revocation of certain permits.
SB 1323	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to appraisal review boards.
SB 1324	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to central appraisal districts.
SB 1325	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to refunds of property taxes.
SB 1326	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to the appraisal of property for tax purposes.
SB 1460	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to changing certain dates in law related to the management of the Edwards Aquifer.
SB 1461	Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Relating to exempting officers and employees of counties, municipalities, school districts, and any other political subdivision from interest payments described in Chapter 74, Property Code.
SB 1462	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to operate a water or sewer utility in unincorporated areas of a county, including the authority to acquire property through eminent domain.
SB 1464	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to permits for certain facilities regulated by the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission.
SB 1465	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the regulation of groundwater.
SB 1466	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the review and approval of certain permits by the state, a municipality, or other local governmental agencies.
SB 1467	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to deductibles for workers' compensation insurance.
SB 1540	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to proof of financial responsibility under certain circumstances.
SB 1588	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to providing water and wastewater services to certain areas that are annexed for limited purposes.
SB 1597	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the issuance of tuition revenue bonds for the Texas State University System.
SB 1618	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the certification of providers by health maintenance organizations.
SB 1653	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to licenses required for certain acts performed within the practice of cosmetology.
SB 1659	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to the fees required of certain persons who practice public accountancy.
SB 1671	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the validation of governmental acts and proceedings by municipalities.
SB 1693	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to authorizing the division of the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District into precincts, authorizing the board to make expenditures, and validating certain actions.
SB 1703	Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of art therapy; providing penalties.
SB 1718	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the protection of the San Marcos River; providing civil and criminal penalties.
SCR 68	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Requesting the State Preservation Board to provide for the placement in the Texas Capitol of a portrait of President George Bush.
SCR 80	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Encouraging and urging the Congress to adopt legislation facilitating acquisition of the Bureau of Reclamation interests.
SCR 119	Last Action: Tagged in committee Caption: Granting Waste-Water, Incorporated, permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
SCR 133	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to establish a joint interim committee to study the application of advanced electronics technology to correctional surveillance and security.
SCR 180	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Authorizing the senate enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to H.B. 3189.
SJR 19	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a panel with authority to approve the release of the state's interest in land that is held by a person in good faith under color of title.
SJR 24	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve in legislative office or in a statewide elective executive office.
SJR 31	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment declaring that the taking of property to provide an access easement to land that does not have a means of access constitutes and serves a public use and purpose.
SJR 48	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain leased motor vehicles not held for the production of income.
SJR 58	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to centralizing loan and loan guarantee programs of the state.
SR 5	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Rules of the Senate.
SR 184	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Fred Davenport, Jr., of Austin and Houston.
SR 185	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Bicentennial of the founding of the Mission Nuestra Senora del Refugio, the last Spanish mission established in Texas.
SR 187	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jerrilyn Lohn Ray of Lohn and Brady on the occasion of her retirement from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.
SR 219	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring February 22, 1995, as Matagorda County Day.
SR 332	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Victoria Big League All-Stars on its series of tournament wins.
SR 333	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the first week in October, 1995, as German Cultural Awareness Week in the State of Texas.
SR 334	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Texans of Czech descent for their contributions to the heritage and welfare of our state.
SR 335	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Bastrop Christian Church of Bastrop on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the church building.
SR 453	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of G. M. Blackman of Bastrop County.
SR 486	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Albert B. Alkek of Bandera.
SR 571	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Kenneth A. Rosenquest, former Chief of Police of Victoria.
SR 1023	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the first week of October as German Cultural Awareness Week.
SR 1024	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the last full week of October as Czech heritage week.
SR 1025	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating the City of Elgin as the Sausage Capital of Texas.
SR 1060	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Russell Sage Brumbelow of Fort Bend County for his dedication to and preservation of the land settled in 1891 by his ancestors.
SR 1074	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming Native American tribes and the four major nations, the Kiowa Nation, the Comanche Nation, the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, and the Wichita Tribe, as well as other Native Americans residing in Texas, to the Sacred Springs Pow-Wow and Western Swing Festival.
SR 1171	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the members of the Schulenburg High school girls golf team on winning the Class 2A state championship.
SR 1232	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Yoakum High School girls golf team for winning the 1995 State 3A Championship.
SR 1233	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Bastrop High School girls golf team for winning the 1995 State 4A Championship.
SR 1272	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dennis Williams of Victoria.
SR 1274	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 374.
SR 1277	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 2890.
SR 1291	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 3189.
SR 1296	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitation on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2349.
SR 1301	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending the limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2294.
73rd Regular Session
SB 78	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to designate an alternative living facility to provide mental health services.
SB 87	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain athlete agents; providing penalties.
SB 137	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the continuing education of plumbers.
SB 197	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to rights and remedies under The Securities Act.
SB 228	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the effect of a state or federal mandate on local ad valorem tax rates.
SB 283	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the collection of the motor vehicle sales tax on a motor vehicle sold using seller financing.
SB 301	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the disposition of interest received from investments of money in the funds and accounts in the charge of the state treasurer.
SB 302	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to depositories for municipal funds.
SB 303	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
SB 304	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to persons who are authorized to administer oaths, affidavits, and affirmations.
SB 314	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to a real estate broker's or salesman's ability to represent more than one party to a transaction.
SB 360	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to making confidential a record that would identify a person who uses library services or materials.
SB 361	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to sales tax exemptions for religious, charitable, educational, and public service organizations.
SB 362	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to the designation of the University of Houston-Victoria as an educational institution.
SB 368	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry.
SB 428	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to symbols imprinted on or molded into certain plastic containers.
SB 446	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Fort Bend County.
SB 480	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Texas Public Finance Authority to hold board meetings telephonically.
SB 481	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to liquidity services provided by the treasurer for obligations of the Texas Public Finance Authority.
SB 483	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to a permit for overweight vehicles on county roads.
SB 494	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the establishment of a state council on competitive government.
SB 495	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the exemption from property taxation of all real and personal property used primarily as a facility, device, or method for the control of air or water or land pollution.
SB 553	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to binding arbitration in certain ad valorem tax appraisal appeals.
SB 556	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to regulating the taking of crab, molluscan shellfish, and other aquatic life; providing civil and criminal penalties.
SB 557	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to personal property exempt from seizure.
SB 558	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to food labeling requirements under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
SB 559	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to fees for issuance of certain certificates issued by the Texas Department of Health; making an appropriation.
SB 560	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to correction of a reference in law to the name of the former United States Bureau of Animal Industry.
SB 561	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to licensing exemptions for wholesale distribution of prescription drugs.
SB 562	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to civil, criminal, and administrative penalties under the Texas Food, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Salvage Act.
SB 563	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health to employ peace officers.
SB 564	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the licensing of wholesale device distributors under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; providing civil and administrative penalties.
SB 565	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the licensure of food manufacturers and wholesale food distributors.
SB 575	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas.
SB 576	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the regulation of compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas industry.
SB 598	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the registration of animal shelters with the Texas Department of Health.
SB 609	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of cities, towns and other political subdivisions of the state to regulate pesticides and pesticide use.
SB 637	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the collection of medical services fees by certain public institutions of higher education.
SB 683	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the fees imposed on real estate brokers.
SB 684	Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported Caption: Relating to the regulation of emissions from an agricultural operation.
SB 685	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to the annexation of certain territory by certain junior college districts.
SB 689	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the purchase or lease of printing shop equipment by certain state agencies and to the study of state printing shops and printing operations during the comptroller's Texas Performance Review.
SB 750	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to a review and analysis of the process by which agencies issue permits for business enterprises.
SB 751	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the benefits and expenses of the state and state officers and employees.
SB 752	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the receipt, management, and expenditure of funds by state agencies.
SB 779	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to liability of a licensed installer or servicer of certain liquefied petroleum gas systems.
SB 780	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the funding for the Center for Educational Technology.
SB 796	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the establishment of an economic limit factor for certain oil production and to oil and gas production as the result of new drilling technology.
SB 797	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the safe operation on highways of certain vehicles; providing a penalty.
SB 798	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to liability insurance and similar coverage for political subdivisions and for certain governmental officials and employees.
SB 926	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the inspection of certain motor vehicles.
SB 1014	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to financing alternatives for the conversion of government-owned vehicles to alternative fuels and the use of alternative fuels by those vehicles; granting the authority to issue bonds.
SB 1025	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the importation of beer to a licensed warehouse by the holder of a manufacturer's license.
SB 1026	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to solid waste disposal fees on the composting of yard waste.
SB 1027	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to zoning regulations.
SB 1028	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the powers of the Texas Water Development Board and the executive administrator of the board.
SB 1029	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the review and approval of certain permits by the state, a municipality, and other local governmental entities.
SB 1030	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to creation and operation of a water bank and the establishment and collection of associated fees.
SB 1031	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to granting the owner of landlocked property the right to an access easement under certain circumstances.
SB 1058	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to fees imposed and collected by agencies of state and local government.
SB 1106	Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to the deposit of certain funds received by the University Interscholastic League.
SB 1132	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to payment of death benefits to certain peace officers of the State of Texas.
SB 1197	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain substances from Schedules I through V of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
SB 1198	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the taxation of oil well servicing under Chapters 151 and 191 of the Tax Code; providing definitions of oil well servicing and gross receipts; requiring permits for service providers.
SB 1199	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the taxation of items that are incorporated in or used for the improvement of realty for exempt organizations; providing a prior contracts exemption for certain equipment and machinery purchases.
SB 1200	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the administration of the property value study conducted for school finance purposes.
SB 1201	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to industrial solid waste and hazardous waste fee revenues; recovery of regulatory and remediation costs.
SB 1202	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to administration and collection of fees, recovery of costs and operating fund.
SB 1266	Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the county attorney of Fayette County.
SB 1297	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to negotiable instruments.
SB 1319	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the composition of the Fire Ant Advisory Board.
SB 1367	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the establishment of and the areas subject to city water pollution control programs and ordinances.
SB 1368	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the itemization of certain pollution control expenditures in municipal budgets.
SB 1369	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the establishment of and the areas subject to municipal ordinances to control or abate air or water pollution.
SB 1421	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the regulation of food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, or temporary food service establishments not regulated by counties or public health districts; providing penalties.
SB 1443	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, and powers, including the power of eminent domain, and to the duties, operations, and financing of Victoria Regional Water Authority, including the power to issue bonds and the power to levy and collect ad valorem taxes; relating to the power of certain political subdivisions and corporations to contract with the authority.
SB 1444	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to protective orders for family violence.
SB 1467	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the validation of certain acts and proceedings of certain corporations created under the Health Facilities Development Act and to the authority of corporations created under that Act to refund outstanding bonds.
SB 1477	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the management of the Edwards Aquifer; granting the power of eminent domain; authorizing the issuance of bonds; providing civil and administrative penalties; and validating the creation of the Uvalde County Underground Water Conservation District.
SCR 21	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Iva Lee Graham.
SCR 36	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Expressing appreciation to the Texas PTA for its faithful service on behalf of the children of our state.
SCR 61	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Authorizing the burial of Joyce Helen Cory in the State Cemetery.
SCR 64	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Health to create a task force to be known as the Task Force On Pain Management.
SCR 111	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Authorizing the senate enrolling clerk to make certain corrections to S.B. 1477.
SJR 22	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption from ad valorem taxation for real and personal property used primarily as a facility, device, or method for the control of air or water or land pollution.
SJR 43	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment declaring that the taking of property to provide a private access easement to land that does not have a means of access constitutes and serves a public use and purpose.
SR 103	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Carolyn Bartosh on being selected as the Environmental Education Teacher of the Year 1992 for the State of Texas by the National Association of Conservation Districts.
SR 145	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Cecil B. Long for his lifetime of service to Bastrop County.
SR 240	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Dr. George A. Constant for his many years of distinguished service to the City of Victoria and declaring Tuesday, February 16, 1993, "Dr. George A. Constant Day" in Victoria.
SR 307	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jewell Heard Whitlow of Refugio.
SR 319	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the many independent community banks of Texas and the contributions they have made to the growth and prosperity of their communities.
SR 505	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the 125th anniversary of Saint Joseph High School in Victoria.
SR 562	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Nora Elizabeth Nava Kraatz of Victoria.
SR 653	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending R. Eugene Johnson on his service as manager of the Aransas County Airport.
SR 741	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the volunteers who work with Family Outreach of Austin County.
SR 816	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating May 4, 1993, as Matagorda County Day.
SR 831	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Myrtle Foester Whitmire for her exceptional contributions to the protection of migratory birds and to the preservation of the Texas coastal wetland habitats.
SR 1032	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating May 24, 1993, as 4-H Day in Texas and commending the 4-H Youth Development Program of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.
SR 1079	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1132.
SR 1152	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on Conference Committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1477.
SR 1159	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1477.
72nd Regular Session
SB 164	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality in Aransas County to require that property owners connect their property to a sewer system.
SB 165	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the salary paid the county attorney of Fayette County; making an appropriation.
SB 214	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the inclusion of certain roads in the state highway system for purposes of right-of-way acquisition.
SB 215	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91 Caption: Relating to noise regulation of sport shooting ranges.
SB 225	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the peace officer college loan program.
SB 227	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to raffles conducted by certain nonprofit organizations for charitable purposes.
SB 248	Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee Caption: Relating to the types of inmates housed in a county jail or a correctional facility financed, designed, constructed, leased, operated, purchased, maintained, or managed by a private vendor for a county.
SB 272	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Water by President Caption: Relating to the prevention of, and the damage, cleanup, costs, and liability from spills or discharges which threaten waters in the state; providing for adequate response to spills of oil and other hazardous substances; levying a tax on crude oil; establishing a trust fund for spills and discharges; amending licensing requirements for pilots in state waters; and providing for civil and criminal penalties.
SB 273	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the privileges of a holder of a state parklands passport.
SB 293	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/92 Caption: Relating to the date on which a taxing unit is required to adopt a tax rate for the current year.
SB 294	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the composition and compensation of the juvenile board of Caldwell County.
SB 313	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the minimum voter turnout required for an election on the issuance of county or municipal bonds.
SB 318	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the conveyance of a one (1) acre tract of land in Lee County, Texas, formerly used as a lookout tower site by the Texas Forest Service.
SB 330	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the supplemental compensation paid district judges in Victoria County.
SB 362	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement that local economic impact statements prepared by the Texas Department of Commerce accompany certain proposed state agency rules.
SB 451	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the duty of a landlord to provide smoke detectors in leased residential premises.
SB 482	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the purposes for which a local crime stoppers program may use repayments of rewards.
SB 699	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of a nursing pool and the establishment of standards for the service provided by a nursing pool to a licensed health care facility; providing penalties.
SB 724	Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of navigation districts.
SB 725	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the composition of the state well plugging fund and to certain fees and taxes in relation to the fund.
SB 726	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to regulation of fish farmers under the Parks and Wildlife Code; creating an offense and providing penalties.
SB 727	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the authority of a county road district to refinance road district bonds by issuing alternative refunding bonds or certificates of assessment.
SB 728	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to the approval of spending by certain county commissioners.
SB 854	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Water by President Caption: Relating to the study, correction, and control of pollution by the Lower Colorado River Authority and to the authority to charge and collect fees for regulatory permits related to the correction and control of the pollution.
SB 855	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the extension of certain subdivision and other municipal ordinances into a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 871	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation and authority of political subdivisions in areas proposed for planned unit development districts.
SB 872	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the offense of aggravated or deadly assault against officers or employees supervising adult probationers or juveniles detained or on probation.
SB 873	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the regulation of the manufacture and sale of foods, drugs, and devices.
SB 928	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to peace officers commissioned by the comptroller of public accounts.
SB 929	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to environmental quality protection programs enacted by cities.
SB 930	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to driver's licenses, permits, and resident and nonresident operating privileges.
SB 983	Last Action: Postponed in subcommittee Caption: Relating to water quality and pollution abatement programs of river authorities and cities.
SB 984	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain duties, functions, responsibilities, and authorities from the State Property Tax Board to the comptroller of public accounts.
SB 1008	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the imposition, collection, administration, and civil and criminal enforcement of a tax on certain financial institutions.
SB 1217	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the control of exotic animals as depredating animals.
SB 1218	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to exempting certain information about threatened, endangered, or protected plants and animals from disclosure under the open records law.
SB 1219	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the meaning of "wild" when used in reference to an animal.
SB 1220	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91 Caption: Relating to the recovery of oyster shell from and replacement of oyster shell to the coastal waters of the state.
SB 1221	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to agreements between the state and the federal government.
SB 1293	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the exemption from property taxation of all real and personal property used primarily as a facility, device, or method for the control of air or water or land pollution.
SB 1294	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs Caption: Relating to the issuance of permits by the Texas Department of Health for certain solid waste disposal facilities within a certain distance of a fault or fault line.
SB 1311	Last Action: Reported favorably with amendments Caption: Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies.
SB 1312	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President Caption: Relating to the method of providing notice to a physician or health care provider about possible institution of a health care liability claim.
SB 1345	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the regulation of wholesale motor vehicle auctions.
SB 1362	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of glass contractors; providing criminal and civil penalties.
SB 1363	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to requiring state funding of legislative mandates on local governments.
SB 1435	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the terms of commissioners of the Calhoun County Navigation District.
SB 1437	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to authorizing emergency shelters for victims of domestic violence organizations to file a late application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
SB 1458	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President Caption: Relating to waiver of payment of certain insurance deductibles.
SB 1500	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to enforcement by municipal utility districts of subdivision restrictions and other restrictions on the use of real property.
SB 1501	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to meetings and notice of meetings of the board of directors of a municipal utility district.
SB 1502	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to changing the name of certain special districts.
SB 1519	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain athlete agents; providing penalties.
SB 1529	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person.
SB 1565	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to liability for the fair market value of real property acquired through adverse possession.
SB 1600	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 relating to the administration of a road utility district in Bastrop County.
SCR 131	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Paying tribute to the citizens of Rosanky, Texas, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary on May 26, 1991.
SJR 36	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption from ad valorem taxation for real and personal property used primarily as a facility, device, or method for the control of air or water or land pollution.
SR 342	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Clayton Kirk upon his retirement from the Central Power and Light Company.
SR 353	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Bernice King Bird of West Columbia and Stockdale.
SR 611	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the City of Refugio and its notable citizens on the grand occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Refugio City Hall.
SR 687	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Shiner Gazette for its invaluable service to the citizens of Shiner and the surrounding area.
SR 736	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of respected business and civic leader James Moody Adams of Houston.
SR 823	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the church members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Yoakum on the occasion of its centennial anniversary.
72nd 1st Called Session
SB 9	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the escheat of certain funds paid under a prepaid funeral contract.
SB 28	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Relating to certain agencies subject to the Texas Sunset Act.
SR 57	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Bastrop on the occasion of its 105th anniversary.
SR 88	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the First Baptist Church of Hallettsville for the important role it has played in the civic affairs of Hallettsville and Lavaca County.
SR 273	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sid Courtney of Liberty Hill and Central Texas.
SR 282	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the First United Methodist Church of Gonzales for its important role in the history of the Lone Star State and in the lives of its members.
72nd 2nd Called Session
SB 45	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the transfer of the State Property Tax Board's remaining duties, functions, authorities, and assets to the Office of the Comptroller.
72nd 3rd Called Session
SB 21	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to district offices of the Texas Department of Transportation.
SR 54	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Requesting the Texas Transportation Commission to postpone the closing of departmental district offices until such time as the commission has published its criteria for determining its location of district offices.
72nd 4th Called Session
SR 20	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Christina Mendiola Barrientos.
71st Regular Session
SB 28	Last Action: Governor submitted as emergency Caption: Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to certain purchases of machinery, equipment, and related property used for manufacturing and other commercial purposes.
SB 105	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the penalty for delay in payment of losses under life, health, and accident insurance.
SB 106	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to submission of evidence of financial responsibility on inspection of a motor vehicle and insurer notice of canceled liability insurance.
SB 114	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the disclosure of test results for AIDS or HIV infection, antibodies to HIV, or infection from any other probable cause of AIDS.
SB 121	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to issuance of personalized prestige license plates.
SB 154	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the issuance of certificates of authority to attorneys-in-fact for reciprocal and interinsurance exchanges.
SB 172	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to the content of public school education courses.
SB 248	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the training of employees of nursing homes or custodial care homes and to the eligibility of a person convicted of certain criminal offenses to be an employee of a home.
SB 269	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the peace officer college loan program.
SB 270	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the appraisal of property located in more than one appraisal district.
SB 422	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of underground storage tank installers; providing a penalty.
SB 438	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to juvenile probation personnel employed by a political subdivision of the state.
SB 439	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the distribution of restitution to a victim of an offense if the restitution is made as a condition of probation.
SB 440	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the waiver of a probation revocation hearing by certain defendants.
SB 441	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the Advisory Committee on Probation Department Management to the Texas Adult Probation Commission.
SB 444	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to coding of certain plastic containers to facilitate recycling; providing a civil penalty.
SB 492	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to notification of an employer regarding an unemployment compensation claim.
SB 493	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to certain performance bond requirements in state purchasing.
SB 494	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the offense of theft of service.
SB 527	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to notice of cancellation of certain insurance coverage.
SB 580	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the offense of aggravated assault when the victim of the offense is a referee, umpire, or similar official of an athletic contest.
SB 581	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the liability of certain sports officials.
SB 582	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to insurance claims for excessive charges; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 609	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the possession of certain fishing devices in or on public water; creating offenses.
SB 610	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment of municipal drainage utilities.
SB 611	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
SB 612	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to a requirement that economic impact statements accompany certain proposed rules by state agencies under certain circumstances.
SB 613	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the medical condition of applicants for issuance or renewal of a driver's license.
SB 614	Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Relating to the repeal of the law granting police power to a sexton, superintendent, or other person in charge of a cemetery.
SB 678	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the notice required after certain property is damaged; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 679	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of real estate brokers and salesmen and real estate inspectors and declaring an emergency.
SB 736	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the training of certain peace officers.
SB 738	Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to authorizing a sheriff to issue a commission to a retired sheriff.
SB 762	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to death benefits payable to the survivors of certain public servants killed on duty.
SB 763	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault on a peace officer, member or employee of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, or jailer or guard.
SB 764	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain real property owned by a political subdivision of this state outside its boundaries.
SB 765	Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property of a nonprofit corporation that supplies water or provides wastewater service and the effect of the exemption on the rates of the corporation.
SB 831	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to drug-testing requirements for school bus drivers.
SB 871	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a concealed handgun; providing penalties.
SB 876	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain athlete agents; providing penalties.
SB 879	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain traffic fines.
SB 907	Last Action: Effective upon adoption of con. amdt. Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of hospital districts; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1008	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the procedures for payroll preparation, deductions, and disbursement for county personnel in certain counties.
SB 1009	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the eligibility requirements for a candidate for election or appointment to the office of county treasurer.
SB 1293	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the radiation and perpetual care fund.
SB 1294	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to exempting triploid grass carp from being designated as harmful tropical fish.
SB 1295	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to groundwater protection standards adopted and enforced by the Texas Radiation Control Agency.
SB 1296	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment of murder of certain persons on the premises of a primary or secondary school as a capital offense.
SB 1297	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of the packing and transportation of hazardous materials.
SB 1298	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Amending Art. 1113 V.C.S., relating to the rates charged for municipal electric utility services.
SB 1299	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal. Caption: Relating to registration of nursing pools.
SB 1300	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the licensure of certain hospitals that have closed.
SB 1333	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Relating to the punishment for offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act involving cocaine in a relatively pure form.
SB 1334	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving weapons or controlled substances committed within 1,000 feet of a primary or secondary school.
SB 1335	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the punishment for an offense in regard to which the defendant is criminally responsible for the conduct of a person younger than 17 years of age.
SB 1336	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to requiring certain defendants to submit to testing for controlled substances or enter a substance abuse treatment program as a condition of bond.
SB 1337	Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain felons for court-ordered probation and release on parole or mandatory supervision.
SB 1338	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to the punishment and sentencing for the offense of possessing, manufacturing, transporting, repairing, or selling a machine gun.
SB 1400	Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to river authority participation in programs to achieve conservation of natural resources.
SB 1401	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the sale or transfer of certain farm products; providing civil and criminal penalties.
SB 1436	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to land use regulation by a municipality.
SB 1437	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to the creation of local and regional plans for managing and protecting an endangered species and for submission of such plans for review by the Texas Parks and Wildlife.
SB 1438	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to extension of rules and ordinances to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality.
SB 1529	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation of a municipality in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of an existing municipality.
SB 1530	Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to a management plan for Lake Texana releases.
SB 1558	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the qualifications of members of the Board of Tax Professional Examiners.
SB 1593	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the obligation of certain leased municipal hospitals to provide services under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.
SB 1601	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Piney Creek Municipal Utility District.
SB 1703	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to certain regulatory functions and procedures of the Texas Department of Health as the Texas Radiation Control Agency involving naturally occurring radioactive material as a type of by-product material.
SB 1704	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the penalties for violations of commercial fishing license requirements under the Parks and Wildlife Code.
SB 1705	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to the licensing of oyster boats that use a dredge to remove oysters from public water and to the responsibility for oystering violations.
SB 1741	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the establishment of a public defender's office in Aransas County.
SB 1786	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to the regulation of the manufacture and sale of certain foods, drugs, devices, and cosmetics; providing penalties.
SB 1813	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the purchase, construction, and operation of buildings by the state; prohibiting certain leases.
SB 1854	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the authority of navigation districts.
SB 1855	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to operation on public roads of certain motor vehicles and to deposits to the county road and bridge fund.
SB 1856	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the acquisition, construction and financing of roads and turnpikes, and the creation, conversion and powers of certain entities authorized to acquire, construct and finance roads and turnpikes.
SCR 6	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reconsider the agreement allowing natural gas pipeline construction between Canada and the United States.
SCR 30	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Requesting the Central Education Agency to develop an HIV prevention and education curriculum.
SCR 154	Last Action: Filed w/o the Governor's signature Caption: Authorizing the chief clerk of the house to return House Bill 301 to the senate for further consideration.
SJR 30	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a political subdivision of this state located outside the boundaries of the political subdivision.
SJR 31	Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a nonprofit water supply or wastewater service corporation.
SJR 34	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the legislature to provide by general or special law for the creation, establishment, maintenance, and operation of a hospital district.
SJR 49	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for creation of hospital districts in certain counties.
SR 26	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating the Victoria Jaycees.
SR 72	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Gonzalo Barrientos, Sr., on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 159	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Urging support of the pilot programs for adult day care centers for Texas and the funding for the establishment of adult day care centers as an alternative to institutionalization.
SR 173	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Declaring the City of West Columbia the first capitol of the State of Texas.
SR 352	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Commending Glen H. McLaughlin.
SR 353	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: In memory of O. T. "Tom" Moore, Jr., of Lockhart.
SR 354	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: In memory of Judge Edwin Parker Slater of Luling.
SR 429	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating the Bay City Little League and Odie D. Sweeny for their achievements.
SR 571	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating the Victoria Police Department.
SR 577	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Eva McCutcheon Dolan on her 78th birthday.
SR 617	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: In memory of Barbara Herin Sachtleben of Edna.
SR 658	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Deputy Juan Hernandez for being named best officer in Texas for the month of February.
SR 702	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating the Gonzales High School girls golf team on winning the state 3A championship.
SR 733	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Directing the State Treasury to study federal regulations governing the content of stormwater on municipal finances.
SR 772	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating the employees and management of the Rosenberg Frito Lay plant on their admirable safety record.
71st 1st Called Session
SB 36	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain athlete agents; providing penalties.
SB 37	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the supplemental compensation paid to the judge of the 377th Judicial District.
SB 38	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the peace officer college loan program.
SB 58	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to treatment of permits issued under certain federally authorized state programs.
SB 98	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the authority of navigation districts.
SR 2	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Jack Andrews of Abilene on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 47	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Mrs. Ida Nollkamper of Shiner on her 100th birthday.
SR 125	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Fay Junius Whitlow, Sr., of Banquete on his 90th birthday.
71st 2nd Called Session
SB 14	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the authority of navigation districts.
SB 37	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to refinance road district bonds by issuing alternative refunding bonds or certificates of assessment.
SR 44	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: In memory of Bert Edwin Brown of Raymondville.
71st 3rd Called Session
SB 23	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the authority of navigation districts including the authority to issue bonds.
71st 4th Called Session
SB 52	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the authority of navigation districts.
71st 5th Called Session
SR 119	Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Extending best wishes to the Ondrusek family for a most successful and enjoyable reunion.
71st 6th Called Session
SB 61	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the authority of a county road district to refinance road district bonds by issuing alternative refunding bonds or certificates of assessment.
70th Regular Session
SB 300	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to offenses involving assaults on juvenile probation officers.
SB 301	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to eligibility for nonoccupational disability retirement benefits from the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
SB 320	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to certain court fees collected for the operation of a county law library.
SB 321	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to an exemption from the open record requirements for certain documents.
SB 358	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court of a child who is truant or who is absent from home without the consent of a parent or guardian.
SB 359	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to the provision of a defense by a municipality or a special purpose district in certain suits against peace officers, fire fighters, or emergency medical personnel.
SB 427	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to the period of giving notice of certain mechanic's lien claims.
SB 428	Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to the offense of theft of service.
SB 441	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the offense of failure to identify oneself to a peace officer.
SB 442	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to increasing the punishment for certain violent offenses, including increasing the punishment for certain first degree felonies to the punishment for a capital offense, if the conduct constituting the offense was also in violation of a court order.
SB 443	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to limiting the release on bail of certain defendants pending appeals of convictions.
SB 462	Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87 Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of a health facilities development corporation.
SB 463	Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Relating to civil damages on dishonor of a check and the offense of issuance of a bad check.
SB 531	Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87 Caption: Relating to precedence for trial for certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
SB 665	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the procedure for the Texas Water Commission's assumption of jurisdiction over a nonprofit water supply corporation.
SB 666	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to the regulation of tow trucks: providing a penalty.
SB 759	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing corporations and labor organizations to make limited political contributions to certain candidates, office-holders, or political committees.
SB 760	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the appointment and rights, privileges, duties, and powers of managing conservators.
SB 814	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to financial responsibility requirements for appliers of pesticides and herbicides.
SB 815	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the requirement that a person first obtain a license or permit before exercising any privilege regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
SB 816	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to depreciation of foreclosed real estate.
SB 817	Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87 Caption: Relating to the regulation of private banks.
SB 818	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to the appointment of life insurance agents.
SB 819	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to licensing and renewal of licenses of nursing homes.
SB 820	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of the manufacture and sale of certain foods.
SB 977	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to unemployment compensation benefits and to employer chargebacks for those benefits.
SB 978	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to issuance of a license to carry a handgun and to unlawful carrying of handguns; providing a penalty.
SB 979	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the penalty for violating daily catch and retention limits for red drum and speckled sea trout.
SB 980	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to prohibiting the purchase and sale of snook, tarpon, and striped bass; creating an offense.
SB 981	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to a definition of "last work" under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
SB 1121	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the regulation of real estate brokers and salesmen and declaring an emergency.
SB 1122	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the scheduling of educational assessment instruments.
SB 1123	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to suits to establish paternity and voluntary legitimation, court-ordered support, and to termination of the rights of an alleged or probable father.
SB 1124	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Victoria County.
SB 1125	Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87 Caption: Relating to the County Court at Law of Victoria County.
SB 1126	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to administrative and judicial proceedings concerning suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of a license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle.
SB 1127	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to rehabilitation programs and driving privileges for persons who have driven while intoxicated.
SB 1128	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to suspension or revocation of a license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle.
SB 1129	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to elements and punishment of, and penalties for, offenses involving the operation of a motor vehicle after the invalidation of a driver's license, permit, or privilege or a vehicle registration.
SB 1176	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to regulation of a person who is or seeks to become the sports agent of certain collegiate athletes; providing a penalty.
SB 1177	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to regulation of the liquefied petroleum gas industry; providing penalties.
SB 1268	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to the incorporation of cities in areas annexed by a city for limited purposes.
SB 1269	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the definition of interest in state credit law.
SB 1270	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to certain annexations and annexation service requirements.
SB 1271	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to limitations on the amount of territory that may be annexed by any city.
SB 1272	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to trust or endowment lands of the University of Texas System.
SB 1334	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Williamson County.
SB 1335	Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87 Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Williamson County.
SB 1336	Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87 Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Williamson County and to the redesignation of that court as the County Court at Law No. 1 of Williamson County.
SB 1337	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to the expenses of a watermaster.
SB 1338	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the scope, cancellation, and enforcement of water rights; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1412	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the removal of certain entities and transactions from the coverage of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act.
SB 1469	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law No. 1 of Calhoun County.
SB 1505	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Williamson County Water, Sewer, Irrigation, and Drainage District No. 1.
SB 1506	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Williamson County Road Utility District No. 2; granting the authority to issue bonds.
SB 1507	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation and financing of the Williamson County Water, Sewer, Irrigation, Road and Drainage District No. 3.
SB 1524	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to authorizing a new type of temporary alcoholic beverage permit.
SCR 57	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating the Texas Maritime Museum in Aransas County as the official state maritime museum.
SCR 70	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending Patricia Ruth Settle.
SCR 71	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending Dr. Charles W. Graham.
SCR 74	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending Fred A. Hopson.
SCR 110	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending the Texas Elks Foundation for Handicapped Children.
SCR 125	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending Faith Bybee.
SCR 134	Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call Caption: Declaring September 17, 1987 an official state holiday in recognition of the 200th birthday of the United States Constitution.
SR 26	Caption: Extending congratulations to Wesley Ward.
SR 42	Caption: Extending congratulations to George L. Smith.
SR 56	Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bronocco.
SR 61	Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Mary Cosmas Constant.
SR 62	Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Custer.
SR 164	Caption: Extending congratulations to the Smithville Tigers.
SR 174	Caption: Extending congratulations to the citizens of Moulton, Texas, as they participate in the Tri-City Centennial Celebration to be held March 15, 1987.
SR 175	Caption: Extending congratulations to the citizens of Shiner, Texas, as they participate in the Tri-City Centennial Celebration to be held March 15, 1987.
SR 176	Caption: Extending congratulations to the citizens of Yoakum, Texas, as they participate in the Tri-City Centennial Celebration to be held March 15, 1987.
SR 181	Caption: Expressing appreciation to the Reverend Dr. L. Broadus.
SR 182	Caption: Extending welcome to Dr. Harold High, Capitol Physician for the Day.
SR 183	Caption: Expressing appreciation to Dr. Jesse DeLeon, Capitol Physician for the Day.
SR 184	Caption: Expressing appreciation to Dr. J. C. Burns, Capitol Physician for the Day.
SR 185	Caption: Expressing appreciation to Dr. Mike McBroom, Capitol Physician for the Day.
SR 186	Caption: Expressing appreciation to Dr. Bert D. Garrett, Capitol Physician for the Day.
SR 187	Caption: Expressing appreciation to Dr. Henry Lopez-Roman, Capitol Physician for the Day.
SR 188	Caption: Expressing appreciation to Roy Pendergraft, Capitol Physician for the Day.
SR 189	Caption: Expressing appreciation to Dr. David Watson, Capitol Physician for the Day.
SR 190	Caption: Recognizing March 17, 1987, as PTA Day in Texas.
SR 230	Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ernst Matthijetz.
SR 266	Caption: Commending the Bastrop Little League.
SR 281	Caption: Commending Bob White, Herb Remington, Leon Rausch, Laura Lee McBride and Louise Rowe of the Texas Playboys and the Broken Spoke.
SR 315	Caption: Commending Judge Edwin P. Slater.
SR 425	Caption: Extending welcome to the Victoria Children's Choir and Chorus.
SR 426	Caption: Expressing sincere appreciation to Ruby Tielsch.
SR 433	Caption: Extending congratulations to Don McPherson on his 40th birthday.
SR 515	Caption: Commending Luby's Cafeterias, Inc.
SR 518	Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Eva McCutcheon.
SR 539	Caption: Extending birthday greetings to Pascual Salazar.
SR 586	Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Zell Eloise Dickerson.
70th 2nd Called Session
SB 20	Last Action: Effective in 90 days-10/20/87 Caption: Relating to the regulation of athlete agents; providing civil and criminal penalties.
SB 45	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to the definition of commercial motor vehicle.
SB 46	Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Piney Creek Municipal Utility District.
SB 71	Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Bastrop County Municipal Utility District No. 2.
SB 72	Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Bastrop County Municipal Utility District No. 1.
SB 73	Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the powers, functions, and duties of the Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2.
SB 77	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to preservation of the view of the State Capitol from certain points and prohibition of certain construction.
SB 78	Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the South Central Calhoun County Municipal Utility District No. 1.
SR 4	Caption: Memorial resolution for James Hubert Horny.
SR 8	Caption: Extending birthday greetings to Edgar B. Wells.
SR 11	Caption: Commending Jim Hunt.
SR 17	Caption: Expressing gratitude to Dr. Barbara Conner, Capitol Physician for the Day.
SR 18	Caption: Expressing gratitude to Dr. Roy Pendergraft, Capitol Physician for the Day.
SR 43	Caption: Extending welcome to Dr. Thomas Mueller, Capitol Physician for the Day.
SR 75	Caption: Memorial resolution for Lavaca County Judge Wilbert D. Roznovsky, Sr.
SR 119	Caption: Memorial resolution for Michael A. Reeves.
69th Regular Session
HB 87	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the regulation of transient merchants; providing a penalty.
HB 151	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation, boundaries, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of the Quail Creek Municipal Utility District under Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution.
HB 152	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the practice of law by a person retired under the Judicial Retirement System of Texas.
HB 302	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Refugio, and Victoria counties.
HB 303	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to grade requirements for participation in extracurricular activities.
HB 304	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to minimum salaries for educational aides and educational secretaries employed by school districts.
HB 714	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to permits issued by county judges to allow oversize equipment or vehicles to travel on county roads.
HB 715	Last Action: Withdrawn by author Caption: Relating to the arrest without a warrant of certain persons charged with the offense of driving while intoxicated.
HB 806	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the transportation and regulation of manufactured housing; providing a penalty.
HB 943	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to transactions in certain art objects.
HB 1072	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the use of deadly force to prevent an assault on a peace officer in certain circumstances.
HB 1102	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to prohibiting a blood collection center from purchasing blood or blood derivatives from a person who has certain communicable diseases; providing penalties.
HB 1103	Last Action: Testimony received in committee Caption: Relating to the use of teacher in-service training and preparation for career ladder purposes.
HB 1207	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the power of eminent domain of the Board of Regents of the University of Houston System; amending Section 111.38 of the Education Code.
HB 1208	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to limitations on the authority of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to purchase materials for university systems or institutions of higher education.
HB 1379	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to an appropriation of fees collected by the clerks of the courts of appeals to the office of court administration for the purpose of continuing professional education of justices and staff.
HB 1380	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful use of grant funds.
HB 1381	Last Action: Reported from s/c unfavorably Caption: Relating to premium credits given to policyholders for use of certain features that reduce fire hazards.
HB 1382	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the allocation of unused funds in the Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Fund.
HB 1491	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c Caption: Relating to information provided to property tax officials under a promise it will be held confidential.
HB 1579	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of electricians and electrical inspectors; providing a penalty.
HB 1580	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to authorizing corporations to make political contributions to candidates and officeholders.
HB 1732	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the regulation and manufacture of certain foods, drugs, devices, and cosmetics; providing penalties.
HB 1733	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to local option revision of fire fighters' and police officers' civil service regulations in certain cities; providing penalties.
HB 2056	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to promotion of public health and safety and conservation of energy by regulation of thermostat settings of residential hot water heaters.
HB 2057	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the definition of motor vehicle for purposes of issuing a certificate of title.
HB 2498	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the Refugio County Memorial Hospital District.
HCR 198	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Granting Charles White permission to sue the state.
HR 89	Caption: Congratulating Tracey Pemberton and Keith Ulrich.
HR 148	Caption: Welcoming the Victoria Children's Choir and Chorus.
69th 2nd Called Session
HCR 34	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Sears, Roebuck and Co. on its 100th anniversary.
HR 70	Caption: Honoring Morris Lazor.
69th 3rd Called Session
HB 83	Last Action: Effective in 90 Days-12/30/86 Caption: Relating to a foreign trade zone in Calhoun County, Victoria County, or both.
HB 84	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to an exception from the licensing requirements for certain air conditioning contractors.
68th Regular Session
HB 492	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to the Matagorda Island State Park and Wildlife Management Area.
HB 495	Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to exempting commercial fishing boats and equipment from taxation as implements of husbandry.
HB 739	Last Action: Placed on daily Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to pilot programs for the evaluation of teachers and school district administrators.
HB 1060	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Higher Education Caption: Relating to an exemption from tuition and certain fees for a teacher enrolled in certain courses at an institution of higher education.
HB 1093	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to the authority of a peace officer to carry a firearm.
HB 1305	Last Action: Reported from subcommittee with substitute Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of home health agencies.
HB 1306	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to hours of labor of a policeman.
HB 1307	Last Action: Placed on daily General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the practice of law by a person retired under the Judicial Retirement System of Texas.
HB 1684	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to fire fighters' and police officers' civil service.
HB 1685	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to regulation of food, drug, health device, and cosmetic salvage brokers and establishments; providing penalties.
HB 1686	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure.
HB 1708	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the carrying of nightsticks by certain campus security personnel.
HB 1709	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to submission of evidence of financial responsibility on registration of a motor vehicle and maintenance of evidence of financial responsibility.
HB 2054	Last Action: Testimony taken Caption: Relating to the taking of commercial or sports fishing boats, fishing equipment, and aquatic resources; providing penalties.
HB 2055	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of businesses performing banking functions.
HB 2056	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Higher Education Caption: Relating to the exclusion of serial and journal subscriptions for university libraries form the State Purchasing and General Services Act.
HB 2057	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to fees charged by the clerks of the courts of appeal in civil cases.
HB 2145	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to unauthorized banking, advertising, and private banks; providing penalties.
HB 2335	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the directors of the Port O'Connor Municipal Utility District.
HB 2383	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the relinquishment and release of certain conditions of use, encumbrances, easements, requirements, reservations, trusts, and limitations, concerning certain submerged land in Calhoun County, Texas, already conveyed to the city of Port Lavaca, Texas, by patent dated September 29, 1921, of record in Volume 11, Page 517, Deed Records of Calhoun County, TX.
HB 2399	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 1 of Calhoun County and to membership on the county juvenile board of the judge of that court.
HCR 184	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs Caption: Granting Charles White permission to sue the State of Texas, State Department of Highways and Public Transportation and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
HCR 253	Last Action: Filed without the Governor's signature Caption: Granting Mitchell Development Corporation of the Southwest permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildllife Department.
HR 33	Caption: Congratulating the Refugio High School football team.
HR 162	Caption: Commending Naomi Beatrice Chase.
HR 163	Caption: Congratulating Our Lady of Victory High School girls' basketball team of Victoria.
HR 164	Caption: Congratulating the St. Joseph's High School girls' basketball team of Victoria.
HR 170	Caption: Congratulating the Stroman High School freshman boys' basketball team.
HR 183	Caption: Congratulating the Victoria High School girls' basketball team.
HR 196	Caption: Congratulating the Victoria High School boys' basketball team.
HR 282	Caption: Recognizing April 30th to May 7th, 1983, as Hispanic Appreciation Week in Victoria.
HR 330	Caption: Calling upon Congress to initiate development of a beam-weapon missile defense system.
HR 403	Caption: Congratulating Kenneth and Sylvia Martin on the birth of quadruplets.
68th 2nd Called Session
HB 50	Last Action: Referred to Committee on County Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation, boundaries, administration, powers, duties, operations and financing of the Quail Creek Municipal Utility District under Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution.
HCR 6	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Proclaiming the Texas Zoo in Victoria as the National Zoo of Texas.