Legislation authored by Gonzalo Barrientos

Includes legislation with Gonzalo Barrientos as the primary author for the 64th through 79th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

79th Regular Session
SB 123 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to air quality control measures proposed pursuant to an early action compact.
SB 129 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to certain exceptions to the requirement that the operator of a motor vehicle operated on a turnpike project pay the proper toll or the full amount of the toll.
SB 163 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the inclusion in the cost of education index of social security contributions paid by a school district.
SB 182 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the board of directors of an intermunicipal commuter rail district.
SB 197 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
SB 209 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Relating to the State Preservation Board's authority to prohibit lobbying or political activity on the Capitol grounds.
SB 218 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the coverage of certain treatments for multiple myeloma and Hodgkin's disease under an evidence of coverage issued by a health maintenance organization.
SB 274 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to funding of the Communities In Schools program.
SB 369 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of signs on Farm-to-Market Road 3238.
SB 474 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to safety regulations for certain extracurricular school activities.
SB 478 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a local tax on the sale of gasoline and to the use of the tax revenue by a regional mobility authority.
SB 479 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to protecting students and employees at an institution of higher education from threatened acts of violence.
SB 484 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the imposition of the operating permit fee under the Clean Air Act.
SB 564 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program for the disposition of electronic equipment in a manner that protects the water and other natural resources of the state; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 572 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures for certain state agencies.
SB 633 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to a pilot program to provide health services to state employees in state office complexes.
SB 634 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to the compensation of administrators in public institutions of higher education and university systems.
SB 635 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
SB 636 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to excluding a challenge course used for educational purposes from regulation as an amusement ride.
SB 638 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the award of a grant and reporting requirements under the Texas Enterprise Fund.
SB 645 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the use of outdoor lighting.
SB 646 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of campus peace officers commissioned by The University of Texas at Austin and law enforcement agencies of the state and political subdivisions of the state.
SB 665 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to work-related exposure to a reportable disease.
SB 706 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the conditions of employment for emergency medical services personnel employed by certain municipalities.
SB 713 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain waivers by an employee of an employer who does not subscribe to workers' compensation insurance.
SB 714 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibiting discrimination against certain employees who sustain an injury in the course and scope of their employment.
SB 715 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain required arbitration agreements and employee waivers.
SB 752 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to term limitations for members of boards of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
SB 802 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 130 in Williamson and Travis Counties as the Willie Nelson Turnpike.
SB 833 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the required use of tax increment financing to provide affordable housing in certain reinvestment zones.
SB 835 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Travis County.
SB 924 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a petty cash fund in certain counties.
SB 978 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the collection of certain costs, fees, and fines in criminal cases.
SB 1020 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used by a charitable organization operating a radio station that is funded through donations.
SB 1022 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Bee Cave Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue a bond or similar obligation.
SB 1214 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the selection and retention of an insurance broker by certain counties; imposing an administrative penalty.
SB 1225 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the regulation of rainwater harvested for domestic use.
SB 1348 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to records and reports kept and produced by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division.
SB 1533 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to parking by state employees in state-owned garages.
SB 1538 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities to eligible low-income, working individuals or households.
SB 1539 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the application of the municipal civil service law for firefighters and police officers to certain municipalities.
SB 1540 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue a permit for land application of treated wastewater in certain situations.
SB 1543 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education.
SB 1545 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1546 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the admission of students to general academic teaching institutions.
SB 1673 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the creation of a sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties.
SB 1674 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District to charge certain fees.
SB 1675 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the length of confinement in county jail as a condition of community supervision that may be imposed on certain defendants.
SB 1676 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the denial of certain landfill permits by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 1677 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the board of hospital managers of the Travis County Hospital District and to health care services to be provided to certain employees of that district and to certain employees of counties within the state.
SB 1678 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Lower Colorado River Authority to adopt and implement certain environmental conservation measures.
SB 1687 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to eligibility for group benefits coverage for certain government employees and retirees.
SB 1789 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the funding of a telephone service for blind and visually impaired persons that provides the text of newspapers using synthetic speech.
SB 1836 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Pflugerville Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1838 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Hill Country Heritage and Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue a bond or similar obligation.
SCR 20 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the professionals of the Texas juvenile justice system on Texas Juvenile Justice Day 2005.
SCR 21 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the naming of the natatorium at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin for LeRoy Colombo.
SJR 15 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to impose a local tax on the sale of gasoline and to transfer the revenue from the tax to another political subdivision of this state.
SR 8 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mack Kidd of Austin.
SR 9 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Donald E. Grace of Austin.
SR 23 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Patricia Kappler on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 43 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the students from Argentina who are participating in the Fundacion Universitaria del Rio de la Plata program to Austin.
SR 44 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ruben R. Valdes on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 45 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Pamela Cheryl Wagner on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 46 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Inocente Ramirez of Austin.
SR 50 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Top 10 African American seniors of William B. Travis High School in Austin.
SR 51 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Patricia Layne on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 63 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the life of Marguerita Chapman of Austin.
SR 64 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the sponsors of the sixth biennial Texas Capitol Schoolhouse event.
SR 82 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 8, 2005, as Kidney Day at the Capitol.
SR 124 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Santa Maria Cemetery in Pflugerville on the occasion of its dedication as an Historic Texas Cemetery.
SR 148 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brenda Kaye Gullikson Pina on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 149 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Donald M. Loving on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 150 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Communities In Schools-Central Texas, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
SR 151 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Justine Mary Martone on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 152 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Carolyn N. Hamilton on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 153 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of D. J. Sibley, Jr.
SR 158 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending William Britton Dawson of Austin for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 159 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Kyle Matthew Hooks of Austin for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 160 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Bradley Patrick O'Connell for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 161 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Martin Chapman Bauer for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 162 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending David Robert Hays for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 163 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Brian Scott Grundy for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 164 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Adam Russell Zimmerman for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 165 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Thomas Edward Luker for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 166 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Matthew Whitten Kenny of Austin for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 167 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Benjamin Thomas Ferguson for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 168 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jack David Thompson for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 169 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Andrew Robert Butler of Austin for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 185 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the recipients of the 2005 Texas Exes Awards for Outstanding Teachers.
SR 225 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dorothy Evans Sutton on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 264 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 2, 2005, as Hadassah Legislative Day at the Capitol.
SR 265 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Ray Palmer of Burnet and Austin.
SR 266 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Thomas John Malone on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 268 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Celebrate Texas for its contributions and its sponsorship of this year's Texas Independence Day festivities.
SR 284 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending The University of Texas at Austin for hosting the sixth Explore UT open house.
SR 318 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Alton "Bill" Willms of Austin.
SR 319 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 8, 2005, as Parent Association for the Retarded of Texas Day at the State Capitol.
SR 320 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring March 9, 2005, Communities In Schools Day at the Capitol and March of 2005 Communities In Schools Month.
SR 345 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the German exchange students who are participating in the German-American Partnership Program to the Capitol.
SR 346 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jean and Robert John Macdonald II on the occasion of their 50th anniversary.
SR 385 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Cirque du Soleil on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
SR 386 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ted Powers of Austin.
SR 387 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Feuerwehrkapelle Wolf of Wolf, Germany, to the State Capitol.
SR 388 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lucretia Dennis Small on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 400 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Margaret Wentworth Behrens of Austin.
SR 401 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Thoroughbred Association on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SR 402 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jo Nell and Melvin Charles Michaud of Whitney on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 403 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Johnnie Sielbeck on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 404 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing David Diaz on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 405 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joe Z. Herrera on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 436 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Bobbie Mendez on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 437 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Graciella "Grace" Perez on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 438 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Nancy Jane Davis Hees.
SR 439 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joe and Sylvia Mraz on the birth of their son, Chance Micheal Mraz.
SR 465 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Carlos Luis Vallejo, Sr., of Austin.
SR 466 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Donald Joseph Spence of Austin.
SR 467 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Trevor David Aston of Austin.
SR 468 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Edgar Kendrick "E. K." Browning, Jr., of Austin.
SR 469 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Fred G. Wright of Bastrop.
SR 491 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Billy Hearn Reeves of Austin and Hays County.
SR 492 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Robert Bernal for his service to his country.
SR 493 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Corina Reaume on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 494 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dorothy Blodgett of Austin.
SR 506 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Herminia "Minnie" and Cipriano Alonzo Aleman on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 508 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Toni Crawford on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 509 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jerry Hall of Austin.
SR 521 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Corinna Mercedes Rodriguez of Austin.
SR 522 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ann N. McGinley on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 523 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Eula Mae Scott of Austin.
SR 545 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Community Action Agencies of Texas for their contributions to our state.
SR 546 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joseph Lewright of Austin for being selected for a Daily Point of Light Award by the Points of Light Foundation.
SR 556 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lori Cervenak-Renteria and Sabino Pio Renteria on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary.
SR 593 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alejandro R. "Alex" Trevino of Austin.
SR 594 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the State Employee Golf Association for its service to state employees.
SR 595 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gerald Mann on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 646 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Paul K. Lane.
SR 647 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the McCallum Fine Arts Academy in Austin for being named a 2005 GRAMMY Signature School.
SR 648 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing James W. Vick for his contributions to The University of Texas at Austin.
SR 669 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Boyd Vance of Austin.
SR 670 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Johnnie Martinez Lopez of Austin.
SR 676 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 24, 2005, as Armenian Martyrs' Day.
SR 677 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ethel Washington on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 678 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kevin W. Flegal on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 689 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the recipients of the 2005 Best of Texas Communities In Schools Awards.
SR 690 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Karen Kay Hale on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 691 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rudolph P. Castanon, Jr., of Austin.
SR 692 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas Longhorns on their 2005 Rose Bowl Championship.
SR 693 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Eduardo Molina on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 704 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Mainspring Schools of Austin for its service to low-income, working families.
SR 705 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Bobby R. Williams, Sr., for his service to his country during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SR 706 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sweetish Hill Bakery in Austin on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
SR 707 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Austin chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, for the opportunities they provide for young Texans.
SR 716 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing client representatives of legal aid service providers in the southwest states.
SR 717 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Cinco de Mayo celebration of the San Jose Catholic Church in Austin.
SR 718 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending all involved with the preservation of Cementerio Mexicano de Maria de la Luz in Austin.
SR 726 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 2 through 7, 2005, as North American Occupational Safety and Health Week in Texas.
SR 727 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Adrian Alaniz of The University of Texas at Austin Longhorns baseball team for pitching a no-hitter.
SR 734 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Larry Niemann on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 797 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing El Taller Gallery in Austin on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
SR 798 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing William Seth Adams on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 806 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jimmy Williams on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 829 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Taylor A. Henderson on the occasion of his graduation from Villanova University in Pennsylvania.
SR 830 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Thomas Russell III.
SR 831 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Patricia Anne Rueter on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 832 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Gary W. Griswold on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 833 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ann Hutchison on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 849 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Marguerite Agnes Grissom of Austin.
SR 866 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Wallace H. Scott, Jr., of Austin.
SR 867 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing The County Line restaurant on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
SR 868 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dorothy Nell Turner of Austin.
SR 869 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Lou McLain of Austin.
SR 884 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Janet C. Pyle on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 885 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Refugio Esteban "Steve" Quintero of Austin.
SR 888 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Science Olympiad team of Kealing Middle School in Austin for being named a National Qualifying team that will represent the State of Texas at the National Science Olympiad.
SR 889 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Science Olympiad team of Lyndon Baines Johnson High School in Austin for being named a National Qualifying team that will represent the State of Texas at the National Science Olympiad.
SR 890 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rudolph Cardenas, Sr., of Austin.
SR 921 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kathy Robertson on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 934 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jonathon Joseph Pabich for his service to his country.
SR 969 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Roy Douglas Prince on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 982 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Simon Y. Rodriguez of Austin.
SR 983 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Aaron Polanco on the occasion of his graduation from the United States Naval Academy.
SR 1001 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Garvin Anderson on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 1002 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing William Baker on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 1003 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing John Henry Brown on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Senate.
SR 1004 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ana Martinez Jackoskie on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 1025 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dennis McCudden on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 1041 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing November 4 through 6, 2005, as Many Faces of Adoption Weekend in Austin.
SR 1042 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joe M. Uriegas for being awarded France's National Order of the Legion of Honor.
SR 1050 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Kenneth Dale Zimmerman of Austin.
SR 1051 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Hendrickson High School Hawk Band for its dedication.
SR 1052 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Luis Ernesto Rodriguez of Austin.
SR 1073 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Henry Romo of San Antonio.
79th 1st Called Session
SB 43 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
SB 44 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to property tax relief for residential tenants.
SB 63 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Austin.
SB 79 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Bee Cave Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue a bond or similar obligation.
SB 87 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the designation of State Highway 130 in Williamson, Travis, Caldwell, and Guadalupe Counties as the Pickle Parkway.
SJR 8 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
SR 2 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing George Tamayo on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 3 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Christi Carletti on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 11 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Jarrell "Jake" Pickle.
SR 20 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Marlene and Leon Zipperer of Del Valle on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 21 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mary Ruth McAngus Jackson of Austin on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
SR 22 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Irene Abeita on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 23 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert Horrigan of Austin.
SR 24 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Eli James Garza of Austin.
SR 25 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Peggy Miller on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 31 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Peggy Blazek Brinkman of Austin.
SR 32 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Patricia R. Chavez on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John Cole on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 47 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Beatrice Ledesma on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
SR 48 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Isabel Valdez Ramos of Austin.
SR 49 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ellen K. Pierce on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 61 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing BAE Systems of Austin on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SR 62 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Debbie Lindemann on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 63 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Elijio Luis Perez Ramos of Austin.
SR 70 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Deane Armstrong for her work in behalf of the labor movement.
SR 103 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Eva Lois Jennings of Austin.
SR 104 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alvaro Ramos, Jr., of Austin.
SR 105 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard Louis Goodman of Austin.
SR 117 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Coach Bev Kearney and the members of The University of Texas at Austin women's track and field team for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championship.
SR 118 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Angelina and Raul Mendez on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 127 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Edward Crawford of Austin.
SR 130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the women's track and field team of The University of Texas at Austin for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championship.
SR 138 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Judith Lynn and Mark G. Yudof on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary.
SR 139 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rafael A. "TJ" Carrillo, Jr., of Austin.
79th 2nd Called Session
SB 32 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 130 in Williamson, Travis, Caldwell, and Guadalupe Counties as the Pickle Parkway.
SJR 8 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates.
SR 4 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending The Jason Foundation, Incorporated, for its work in the field of youth suicide prevention.
SR 23 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the citizens of Gibraltar who are visiting Texas and the City of Austin.
SR 47 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Jay Kaster V of Austin and El Paso.
SR 70 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William F. Anderson of Austin.
SR 71 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Carlton Hackett on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 79 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Ray Barden of Austin.
SR 82 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Cissy Closson on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 83 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Judy Towns Strawmyer on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 90 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tom H. Davis III of Austin.
SR 107 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joan Light on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 115 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sally Ann Kelso of Austin.
SR 116 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Charlie M. Yates on the occasion of his retirement.
79th 3rd Called Session
SB 17 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to increasing the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit.
SB 19 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the financing of certain intermunicipal commuter rail district transportation infrastructure.
SB 20 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to reporting of certain gifts to public officials.
SB 39 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Emrg Tech & Econ Dev by Pres
Caption: Relating to facilitating and supporting efforts of certain municipalities and counties to promote economic development by hosting certain major sporting or athletic events.
SB 43 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to appropriating money to pay for a judgment rendered in certain litigation.
SCR 1 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the football team of The University of Texas at Austin for winning the 2005 National Championship.
SCR 6 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music.
SJR 9 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.
SR 8 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Arthur Rice of Austin.
SR 28 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Wrangler Hat Company for its support of Tejano and Conjunto music in Texas.
SR 33 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Center for Mexican American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin for presenting Los Grandes de la Musica Tejana.
SR 34 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the residents of the Saint John's neighborhood in Austin on the occasion of their Unity March and Parade.
SR 79 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Coralia Cuellar Schotz of Austin.
SR 80 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Goeffrey Miller for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 81 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Michael Bernard Wright of Austin.
SR 82 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Carmen Castillo-Adams on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 83 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the recipients of the 2006 Best of Texas CIS Awards.
SR 142 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Walter Hinojosa on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 143 Last Action: Again read
Caption: In memory of William Max Hale.
SR 144 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dee Susong for her service to the Austin Independent School District.
SR 145 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Louie White for his service to the Austin Police Department.
SR 146 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alfred Ashbrook King of Austin.
SR 164 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating David M. Oshinsky for earning the Pulitzer Prize in history.
SR 165 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kruger's Diamond Jewelers in Austin on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 213 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Douglas Shear, Jr., of Austin.
SR 214 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Miriam Panzer for her dedication to the teaching profession.
SR 215 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Jim Mayfield for his service to Tarrytown United Methodist Church in Austin.
SR 233 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of LaToya Lynette Finley.
SR 239 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Bruce Foster Hupp on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Senate.
SR 242 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Bruce D. Walcutt of Austin.
SR 258 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard Clark Cilley of Austin.
SR 261 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Nancy Gail Ottmers Hall on the occasion of her retirement.
78th Regular Session
SB 96 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements.
SB 97 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to requiring sex offenders released on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision to maintain a certain distance from any premises where children frequently gather.
SB 98 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the administration of certain state assessment instruments in Spanish to Spanish-speaking students of limited English proficiency who are in special education programs.
SB 111 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to a voting student member on the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
SB 135 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
SB 147 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the adoption by state agencies of risk management plans and risk control strategies.
SB 148 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to requiring state agencies to create subcommittees on strategic planning, auditing, and operations.
SB 149 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to a leave of absence for certain state employees who are donating an organ, tissue, bone marrow, or blood.
SB 170 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a uniform strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.
SB 171 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the imposition of the operating permit fee under the Clean Air Act.
SB 175 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rendition of property for ad valorem tax purposes and to the consequences of a failure to render property.
SB 192 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the purchase of a badge, insignia, weapon, or uniform of a peace officer or firefighter.
SB 193 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to vehicles passing certain stationary emergency vehicles on a highway; providing a penalty.
SB 210 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the placement by legislators of certain items outside their offices in the State Capitol.
SB 250 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to recognizing March as Texas History Month.
SB 305 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to specialized license plates and parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities.
SB 347 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to single-member districts for the board of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
SB 475 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain consequences for a conviction of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
SB 476 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to application of the hazing statutes to private institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
SB 485 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of exclusive development agreements by an intermunicipal commuter rail district.
SB 549 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Travis County.
SB 586 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the exemption from compulsory public school attendance for home-schooled children.
SB 614 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to complaints against certain peace officers and fire fighters.
SB 632 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a statewide survey to obtain public school dropout data.
SB 697 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the revocation process for certain releasees who violate conditions of release on parole or mandatory supervision.
SB 843 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of making a false report to a peace officer or law enforcement employee.
SB 844 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments.
SB 845 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a comprehensive analysis of certain legislation addressing public school dropouts.
SB 846 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to annual reports of the efficiency of officers commissioned by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
SB 847 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain state agencies maintaining automated external defibrillators on the premises.
SB 848 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the benefits provided to certain firefighters and peace officers or their eligible survivors as a result of a disability or death from certain causes.
SB 911 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to firefighter employment in certain political subdivisions; providing criminal penalties.
SB 938 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to enforcement of veteran's employment preferences.
SB 973 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to firefighter employment in certain political subdivisions; providing criminal penalties.
SB 974 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a one year delay in implementing the nonpromotion provision for the third grade educational assessment program.
SB 975 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to educator training in reading.
SB 1038 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the transfer of the Communities In Schools program.
SB 1099 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to regulating subdivision plats in a county and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
SB 1100 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the regulation of nuisance odors emanating from municipal solid waste landfill facilities.
SB 1159 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle emissions in counties participating in early action compacts.
SB 1160 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures of state agencies.
SB 1161 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to provide certain services through the Internet.
SB 1162 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the accountability of administrators in institutions of higher education.
SB 1163 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program.
SB 1164 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to customer safeguards concerning billing for electric service by municipally owned utilities.
SB 1165 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to certain fees in Title IV-D cases.
SB 1166 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff's departments.
SB 1239 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program for the disposition of electronic equipment in a manner that protects the water and other natural resources of the state; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1332 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the regulation of time, place, and manner of speech in a state institution of higher education.
SB 1333 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the transfer of the Commission on Human Rights to the Attorney General.
SB 1334 Last Action: Referred to s/c by chair
Caption: Relating to special Texas Music license plates to support the activities of Austin Music Foundation, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, and other Texas-based non-profit members of its Affiliates Program.
SB 1441 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to salaries for certain public school employees.
SB 1442 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to participation in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 1443 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to a fee for statues of Barbara Jordan and Cesar Chavez and related scholarships at The University of Texas at Austin.
SB 1444 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to safety regulations for certain extracurricular school activities.
SB 1512 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the issuance of tuition revenue bonds by The University of Texas System for The University of Texas at Austin.
SB 1513 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to various state workforce issues.
SB 1514 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the creation of an academic and research infrastructure fee at the University of Texas at Austin.
SB 1677 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the financing, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of toll facilities by the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 1791 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the property tax rate levied by a hospital district, the appointment of boards of directors or certain hospital districts, and the transfer of municipal and county hospital property and funds and related obligations to a hospital district.
SB 1792 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the price to beat fuel factor adjustment.
SB 1793 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the permitting of Type I landfills.
SB 1794 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the criminal law magistrates in Travis County.
SB 1795 Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Relating to the operation of remote control locomotives.
SB 1796 Last Action: Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Central Texas Health Care District; authorizing the imposition of taxes, the issuance of bonds, and the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
SB 1797 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the supplemental salaries of district judges in Travis County.
SB 1815 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to composite scoring of exit-level assessments for high school graduation.
SB 1854 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the disposal of exhibits in a capital case.
SB 1859 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense intended to increase firearm safety.
SB 1904 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to driver's licenses, to the operation of certain motor vehicles, including commercial motor vehicles, in this state, and to the disposition of certain Class C misdemeanors.
SB 1905 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, and operation of and the property tax rate imposed by certain countywide hospital districts.
SCR 15 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the Texas Juvenile Justice System.
SCR 18 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the burial of Steven Leslie Martin in the State Cemetery.
SCR 19 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house create an interim committee to conduct a study on the compensation and benefits paid to persons employed by the state as peace officers.
SCR 31 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Formalizing the State of Texas Compensation Philosophy.
SCR 32 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Establishing a special interim committee to study the problem of high school dropouts in Texas.
SCR 42 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring that all state departments and agencies be closed for a half day, emergency services excepted, beginning at noon on Friday, April 18, 2003.
SCR 55 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin as the Official Mexican and Mexican American Art Museum of Texas.
SR 53 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Margaret Rhodes Cowen of Austin.
SR 66 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jody Conradt for her accomplishments and her outstanding career.
SR 80 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Ryland Homes' Central Texas Division on earning recognition from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center.
SR 84 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the top ten graduating African American seniors from William B. Travis High School in Austin.
SR 90 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Doris Haddock as an Honorary Texan.
SR 117 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Joyce D. Howell of Rollingwood for her contributions to her community.
SR 118 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Shirley Terry of Austin on her retirement.
SR 123 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2003, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day.
SR 132 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending students from Buenos Aires, Argentina, participating in the Fundacion Universitaria del Rio de la Plata program at The University of Texas at Austin.
SR 134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of JoAnn Bennett Bardin of Austin.
SR 145 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Amanda Lyn Martinelli on her 26th birthday.
SR 196 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Marcene Pollard for her service to the State of Texas.
SR 209 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Walt Whitman Rostow of Austin.
SR 224 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Rey Trevino for his service to the United States Postal Service.
SR 225 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Declaring March 5, 2003, as Communities In Schools Day at the Capitol and March, 2003, as Communities In Schools Month.
SR 248 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the recipients of the 2003 Texas Excellence Awards for Outstanding Teachers.
SR 268 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Sharon McGraw for her service to The University of Texas at Austin.
SR 304 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Commending Community Action Agencies of Texas for their contributions to the state.
SR 323 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert Christoper Guerra of Austin.
SR 339 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Commending Hungary's Ambassador to the United States of America, Andras Simonyi, for his accomplishments.
SR 342 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mary B. Richardson of Austin on her 80th birthday.
SR 346 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Steve A. and Sarah Clower Keathley on the birth of their daughter, Katherine Keathley.
SR 347 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Arthur and Elizabeth Clower Clayton on the birth of their child, Lillian Katherine Clayton.
SR 363 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing March 20, 2003, as Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Day at the State Capitol.
SR 406 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Margaret Perry on the third anniversary of the founding of the Armstrong Community Music School.
SR 407 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the participants of the Plus Program at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.
SR 424 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming students and teachers from Gymnasium Oberhaching, a high school in Germany, to Austin.
SR 425 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Gregory W. Lee for his service to the State of Texas.
SR 428 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending John Lee Hancock for directing the motion picture Alamo.
SR 453 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin on its 100th anniversary.
SR 460 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution at The University of Texas School of Law on its 10th anniversary.
SR 474 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2003, as Cesar Chavez Day at the State Capitol.
SR 497 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the American Society of Safety Engineers for its contributions to all Americans.
SR 498 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dan Hejl of Austin for his efforts to help his fellow man.
SR 514 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Honors Day at The University of Texas at Austin.
SR 515 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Coralia Cuellar Schotz of Austin on her 102nd birthday.
SR 517 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Rosalie Toni Martinez Nicholls for her service to the Texas Education Agency.
SR 560 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Denise Fleming for her contributions to the arts.
SR 561 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Patricia Sue Smallwood Brewer of Austin.
SR 592 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Paul J. Mascot of Austin.
SR 602 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Talferd and Ella Collins Farm as a treasure of Travis County and the State of Texas.
SR 611 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring the students of the Guanajuato Exchange Program at The University of Texas School of Law to be honorary citizens of Texas.
SR 623 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Cirque du Soleil.
SR 627 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Michael and Michelle Ingersoll on the birth of their son, Matthew Ryan Ingersoll.
SR 635 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Judy Shepard, executive director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, for her leadership in the effort to end hate crimes.
SR 646 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Harry Curtis Weeks, Jr., of Austin.
SR 652 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Domingo G. Juarez of Austin.
SR 653 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cassandra "Cassie" and Bryan Lovelady on the birth of their son, Luke Allan Lovelady.
SR 663 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing appreciation to Dr. Danny Watts of Austin for his contributions to the children of our state.
SR 664 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of LaDene Dorsett of Austin.
SR 665 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Bill Milliken for his accomplishments as president of Communities In Schools, Incorporated.
SR 669 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Pi Sigma Alpha chapter at The University of Texas at Austin.
SR 674 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating the issuance of the Cesar E. Chavez stamp by the United States Postal Service.
SR 675 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Rachele Smith as a treasured citizen of Austin and the State of Texas.
SR 724 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Oscar David Garza for his service to his nation.
SR 725 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Pamela A. Carley for her service to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SR 756 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Gregory Phillip Norwood of Austin on his 50th birthday.
SR 757 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rush Truett Turner of Austin.
SR 776 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Proclaiming Willie Hugh Nelson a treasure of Austin and the State of Texas.
SR 779 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Tommy L. Wyatt for his service to the Austin community.
SR 780 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Rose Lancaster for her contributions to the City of Austin.
SR 814 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lillian Marguerite Hornberger of Austin on her 86th birthday.
SR 815 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Thomas Austin Hornberger of Austin on his 90th birthday.
SR 816 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending William N. Worley of Austin for his service to the United States Navy.
SR 882 Last Action: Again read
Caption: In memory of George Kozmetsky of Austin.
SR 907 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Armando J. Ybarra for his service on behalf of his country.
SR 908 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Lisa Engeling for her service to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
SR 917 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending audiologists and speech-language pathologists for helping people with communication disorders.
SR 932 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Austin Farmers' Market for its contributions to the community.
SR 947 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Commending Robyn Hadley for her service to the Texas Senate.
SR 973 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Texas Impact on its 30th anniversary.
SR 988 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Tony "T. C." Castillo for his contributions to the Austin Independent School District.
SR 990 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Terina Renee Conley of Austin for her contributions to the education of young Texans.
SR 991 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Austin Community College on its 30th anniversary.
SR 1002 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Patricia Johnson Smith of Austin.
SR 1003 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Enrique "Henry" Trejo Chapa on his 50th birthday.
SR 1007 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Miller Babb of Austin.
SR 1012 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating O. H. "Ike" Harris of Austin on his 70th birthday.
SR 1038 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3184.
SR 1063 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Martin Guzman Fulgencio for his service to his nation.
78th 1st Called Session
SR 37 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Olivia Aleman of Austin.
SR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Austin on the occasion of its 132nd anniversary.
SR 81 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Edward Elliott, Jr., of Austin.
SR 82 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Louise Naven for her service to the state.
SR 83 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Collins and Rucker families on the occasion of their family reunion.
SR 84 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Titus Edgar Alexander for his service to his country.
SR 85 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Thomas Madison for his military career.
SR 86 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the life of David Rucker.
SR 87 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Leonard Kirk Jones of Austin for his ministry to his church and the community.
SR 105 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Barbara Grove for her service to the City of Austin and the State of Texas.
SR 106 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Mark Gil for his service with the Austin Police Department.
SR 107 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Margaret L. Moreno of Austin.
SR 108 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Gilbert Martinez for his service to the state.
SR 124 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Evelyn Bell Mayo of Austin.
78th 3rd Called Session
SR 21 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Alice Braun for her career and her service to Texas.
SR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Walter Hoppe Richter of Austin.
SR 58 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rosa Walker on her retirement from the Texas American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).
SR 94 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Esperanza "Hope" Campos for her career with the Texas Education Agency.
SR 95 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alma Lee Jones of Bastrop.
SR 96 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Henry Ybarra III of Austin.
SR 135 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the family of Hilbert R. Maldonado of Austin on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Hill-Bert's Burgers.
78th 4th Called Session
SR 23 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the American Society of Safety Engineers, the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers, and the Mexican Society of Registered Engineers and urging all Texans to observe North American Occupational Safety and Health Week.
SR 117 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Wind Ensemble of Bailey Middle School in Austin for representing Texas at a national conference.
SR 143 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cam-Van Thi Tran on her retirement from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
SR 155 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rosemary Stapp McGaugh on her retirement from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
SR 164 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mobile Loaves and Fishes of Austin for earning a 2004 Governor's Volunteer Award.
SR 165 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Leigh and Charles Christie on the birth of their daughter, Lily Suzann Christie.
SR 190 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Chartier Newton of Austin.
SR 191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Willie Kocurek of Austin on his selection for a 2004 Governor's Volunteer Award.
SR 192 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Juanita Irene "Nita Rene" Smith on her retirement from the Texas Department of Insurance.
SR 201 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William H. Knisely of Austin.
77th Regular Session
SB 107 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to requiring sex offenders released on community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision to maintain a certain distance from any premises where children frequently gather.
SB 150 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to supervision of defendants by community supervision and corrections departments.
SB 185 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to disability retirement benefits for certain peace officers under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 211 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the selection of presidential electors.
SB 258 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the issuance of emergency medical services personnel license plates.
SB 299 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to application for registration of vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.
SB 372 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/02
Caption: Relating to service credit in and benefits under certain public retirement systems.
SB 472 Last Action: Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
Caption: Relating to the protection of certain unmarked burials and associated human remains or funerary objects and to the creation of certain offenses concerning unmarked burials; providing criminal penalties.
SB 574 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the amount of tuition that a public junior college may set aside for Texas Public Education Grants.
SB 591 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the execution of certain writs in an action to determine possession of certain leased premises.
SB 593 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to credit in and benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 621 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to providing certain students with an equal opportunity to enroll in or receive a competitive scholarship for a graduate or professional degree program.
SB 622 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing a county to pay the costs of an owner-controlled insurance program with the proceeds of certain securities issued by the county.
SB 638 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the taking of a specimen from a person arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain offenses for the purposes of DNA analysis; providing penalties.
SB 639 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the composition of the retirement board for the retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 657 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to telephone solicitation; providing penalties.
SB 658 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property of a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse or children of a deceased disabled veteran or member of the armed forces who dies while on active duty.
SB 659 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to regulation of telephone solicitors.
SB 674 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the application of certain licensing and registration requirements to activities involving resilient floor-covering material.
SB 675 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to a county's authority to set a fee for providing an online service.
SB 729 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments.
SB 732 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the certification and expenditure of certain revenue not included in a county budget.
SB 741 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the authority of a public junior college to set reduced tuition rates.
SB 752 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of the higher education uniform admission policy to graduates of certain special high school programs.
SB 763 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff's departments.
SB 777 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to specialized license plates and parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities.
SB 786 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of an unsolved crimes investigation team within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
SB 790 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to participation in and benefits and administration of retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
SB 814 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of juvenile sex offense victims; providing penalties.
SB 850 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to benefits for certain disabled peace officers.
SB 897 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the functions of a community justice council.
SB 898 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the submission of community justice plans.
SB 899 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the duty of the judge of the 147th District Court to impanel grand juries and to the terms of court for certain district courts in Travis County.
SB 920 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Travis County.
SB 924 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a uniform strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.
SB 933 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the voluntary relinquishment of parental rights.
SB 954 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of and procedure in a county court at law in Travis County.
SB 959 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to confidentiality of information regarding a victim of sexual assault or family violence.
SB 995 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain junior college teachers seeking graduate degrees.
SB 1007 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by charitable organizations that provide child-care services.
SB 1072 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to students who drop out of public school.
SB 1077 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the assessment of risks in determining the level of remediation required for contaminated property.
SB 1078 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the date of an independent audit of the management and business operations of the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 1079 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation and governance of an intermunicipal commuter rail district.
SB 1102 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a survey concerning children who drop out of school.
SB 1103 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to create an industrial development district.
SB 1110 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to reports concerning the prosecution of offenses committed because of bias or prejudice.
SB 1199 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a primary election filing fee and petition requirements for certain judicial candidates.
SB 1273 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of permitting an unsafe workplace.
SB 1274 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas first-generation scholars program.
SB 1308 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to a county's authority to set a fee for certain permits.
SB 1321 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the investment capital fund.
SB 1341 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reimbursing counties for the cost of holding state parolees in county jails.
SB 1344 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain municipal firefighters and police officers entitled to additional wages; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1496 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the reassignment of the responsibilities of the Child Care Development Board.
SB 1552 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of groundwater conservation districts.
SB 1553 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the acquisition and disposition of land or another real property interest by a political subdivision.
SB 1554 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
SB 1621 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to discrimination against tenants of federally subsidized or assisted housing converted to market rate housing.
SB 1622 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of amusement rides; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1697 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the composition of an advisory committee to the Lower Colorado River Authority's agricultural water conservation fund.
SB 1698 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to employment discrimination based on certain employer-imposed language requirements.
SB 1841 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain off-campus housing for students of institutions of higher education be equipped with a fire protection sprinkler system; providing a penalty.
SCR 17 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the burial of Vernon "Max" Arrell and his wife, Betty B. Arrell, in the State Cemetery.
SCR 53 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Creating the Communities in Schools of Texas State Advisory Council.
SCR 56 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Establishing a special interim committee to study the problem of high school dropouts in Texas.
SCR 58 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Granting RFD & Associates, Incorporated, permission to sue the State of Texas and the Office of the Attorney General.
SCR 65 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recalling S.B. No. 732 from the governor.
SCR 67 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Recalling S.B. No. 732 from the governor.
SJR 22 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the ad valorem tax exemption for the surviving spouse and children of a deceased disabled veteran.
SR 33 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2001, as Senior Day in Texas.
SR 38 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating nine of the graduating African American seniors of William B. Travis High School in Austin.
SR 39 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Amelia Rodriguez.
SR 40 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jack and Marie Crumley of Austin.
SR 44 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Eugene Sepulveda of Austin.
SR 45 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Brother Kerry Guillory of Austin.
SR 46 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Commending the longtime service of 27 employees of the Texas Department of Insurance.
SR 47 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Laverne Chase.
SR 48 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jerome C. Schwab.
SR 49 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Janet Brewster.
SR 50 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Isabel Paz Campos.
SR 51 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Judy Ranum.
SR 52 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Sharon Suzanne Marshall.
SR 53 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Richard Baker.
SR 54 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Charles L. Burnside.
SR 63 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Ralph Francis Hutchins, Jr.
SR 84 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Pat Joslin.
SR 95 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Designating January and February as 2001 Volunteer Blood Donor Months.
SR 96 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rogerio A. Garcia of Austin.
SR 117 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Don Baylor of the Chicago Cubs.
SR 118 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Nancy Vaughan.
SR 176 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Burl Davis.
SR 179 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the recipients of the 2001 Texas Excellence Awards for Outstanding Teachers.
SR 180 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bea Mann of Austin.
SR 185 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Irma D. Bermea.
SR 199 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating 12 of the graduating African American students of William B. Travis High School in Austin.
SR 200 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming representatives from the University of Hannover in Hannover, Germany.
SR 201 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming students from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Austin.
SR 217 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Herman Spertus.
SR 225 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jerry Kunschik.
SR 282 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2001, as Child Citizenship Act Day in Texas.
SR 284 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2001, as 4-H Day in Texas.
SR 342 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Commending the members of Celebrate Texas.
SR 351 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating William M. Hale.
SR 352 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lupe Torrez Marquez of Round Rock.
SR 353 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Keith George Ruiz of Austin.
SR 364 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Jesus "El Matador" Chavez of Austin.
SR 372 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2001, as Peace Corps Day in Texas.
SR 373 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Johnny Holmes of Austin.
SR 374 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Susie Velasquez of Austin.
SR 375 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Manuel Mendoza Arispe of Austin.
SR 376 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Frank Toussaint.
SR 387 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Boy Scouts of America Troop 1.
SR 398 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2001, as Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Day at the State Capitol.
SR 460 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Bishop John McCarthy of Austin.
SR 461 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tom Mikulastik.
SR 462 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Beth Ann Bryan.
SR 463 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Jacques Etcheber as an Honorary Texan.
SR 541 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Norman Douglas Brown.
SR 549 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Claude Michael Johnston.
SR 570 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Michael Patrick and Michelle Hanon Ingersoll on the birth of their son, Michael Jereth Ingersoll.
SR 587 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Commending Casis Elementary School in Austin.
SR 605 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the German exchange students visiting Bowie High School in Austin.
SR 618 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Welcoming Kandace Krueger, Miss USA.
SR 660 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Walter Lewis Pondrom, Jr., of Austin.
SR 663 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming students from the University of Guanajuato School of Law in Mexico.
SR 679 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Daniel Ben-Nun of Austin.
SR 694 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dobbie Leverton Fenton of Austin.
SR 746 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cassandra and Bryan Lovelady on the birth of their son, Cade Horace Lovelady.
SR 756 Last Action: Again read
Caption: In memory of Nell Myers of Austin.
SR 763 Last Action: Again read
Caption: In memory of Mary Virginia Babb Young of Austin.
SR 774 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring the week of May 6 through 12, 2001, Occupational Safety and Health Week in the State of Texas.
SR 784 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Veronica Sharp of Austin.
SR 785 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May of 2001 as Community Action Month in Texas.
SR 787 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ernest Montgomery of Austin.
SR 788 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Designating April 24, 2001, as Texas Retired Employees Association Day in Texas.
SR 789 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Colonel William R. "Randy" Furr.
SR 790 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Karen J. Fowler.
SR 794 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Madge Anna Stewart Keeton of Austin.
SR 805 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Wade F. Spilman.
SR 829 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Billie Hodnett.
SR 834 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Declaring Monday, May 7, 2001, as Autism Awareness Day in Texas.
SR 835 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Maria Elisa Hashemian.
SR 843 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Reverend William C. Spong of Austin.
SR 892 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Linda Rae Kent.
SR 893 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bernadette Staudt.
SR 894 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Claude W. Vaughn of Austin.
SR 1039 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Eugene Guy Bizzell of Austin.
SR 1047 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Emma J. Long of Austin for her extensive contributions to her community.
SR 1048 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Franklin S. Sanders, Jr.
SR 1055 Last Action: Again read
Caption: In memory of Curtis Dale Tunnell of Austin.
SR 1056 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Big Time Band of Austin.
SR 1057 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Doris Rangel Velasquez of Austin.
SR 1087 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Maxine Rios Mendez.
SR 1093 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ruth Burrell.
SR 1094 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Coach Jody Conradt of Austin.
SR 1103 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lois Ewald.
SR 1111 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Honoring Doris "Dorie" Miller on the occasion of the Doris Miller Celebration at the State Capitol.
SR 1129 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Alan Wright.
SR 1137 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mike Sheffield of Austin.
SR 1138 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Roel "Roy" Mata of Austin.
SR 1155 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Coralia Cuellar Schotz of Austin.
SR 1166 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Colonel William R. "Randy" Furr.
SR 1167 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Loretta June McClure of Bastrop.
SR 1168 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Paul E. Northcutt.
SR 1171 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Charles Edward "Slick" Neal.
SR 1172 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jimmie L. Gooden.
SR 1184 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jose Navarro of Taylor.
SR 1262 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Department of Public Safety troopers stationed at the State Capitol.
76th Regular Session
SB 120 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to telephone solicitation; providing penalties.
SB 145 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the examination and treatment of certain children.
SB 151 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees.
SB 184 Last Action: Effective on adoption of const. amendment
Caption: Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
SB 185 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to certain permissible conditions of placement on deferred disposition for offenses involving the use of alcohol, a controlled substance, or drugs.
SB 186 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.
SB 197 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the dissolution of Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 14 and the validation of certain actions of the district's board of directors.
SB 256 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to reestablishment of service credit in a public retirement system participating in the proportionate retirement program.
SB 257 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to dependent coverage under the state employees uniform group insurance program.
SB 312 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of amusement rides; providing a penalty.
SB 330 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transfer and operation of the Communities In Schools program.
SB 428 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to school district policies and procedures for terminating the employment of certain educational support employees.
SB 429 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to participation in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 430 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain Class C habitual offenders.
SB 431 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to benefits and administration of retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
SB 625 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the indemnification of certain personnel of certain institutions of higher education for admissions activities.
SB 626 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in certain actions and decisions of public institutions of higher education.
SB 687 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to lifeline and tel-assistance telecommunications services.
SB 696 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for a corporation that establishes and operates a day-care center for children of employees or purchases services for employees.
SB 725 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the investigation of Texas Department of Public Safety officers and to the appeal of any resulting disciplinary actions.
SB 809 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the establishment and use of the educationally or economically disadvantaged student recruitment and retention fund; making an appropriation.
SB 810 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the disposition of savings resulting from a state agency's reduction in workforce or privatization of a function.
SB 811 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Participation in Education.
SB 871 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the co-ownership of certain entities by physicians and podiatrists.
SB 946 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to tuition, fees, and student loans of certain graduate students employed as teaching assistants, assistant instructors, or research assistants at public institutions of higher education.
SB 947 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The University of Texas System to increase the student union fee at The University of Texas at Austin and to the use of the student union fee.
SB 948 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to establishment, funding, and administration of the Texas Public Library Fund.
SB 958 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to public notice of applications filed with and of actions taken by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
SB 959 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the law relating to architectural barriers.
SB 960 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to naming the former life skills building at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in honor of Ann Silverrain.
SB 961 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers and detention officers employed by certain sheriff's departments.
SB 962 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of harassment.
SB 963 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to law enforcement procedures for electronically obtaining data from pawn shops, recording thumbprints on transaction records, and holding hearings for recovery of stolen property.
SB 980 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of a multicultural mathematics and science education cooperative to provide math and science training to Texas elementary school teachers and principals.
SB 1052 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to fees for use of an automated teller machine.
SB 1053 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Pres.
Caption: Relating to the purchase of computer software items by certain state agencies.
SB 1054 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations performing certain functions.
SB 1350 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Travis County.
SB 1351 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to health benefits plan coverage for dependent children of certain employees paid by state appropriated money.
SB 1352 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to course credits offered under an agreement between a school district and a junior college.
SB 1353 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of software engineering.
SB 1354 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to longevity pay for certain state employees.
SB 1355 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to an exception for peace officers from private security consultant registration requirements.
SB 1356 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to providing certain students with an equal opportunity to enroll in or receive a competitive scholarship for a graduate or professional degree program.
SB 1357 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres.
Caption: Relating to confidentiality of information regarding a victim of sexual assault or family violence.
SB 1358 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates for emergency medical services personnel.
SB 1440 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to tuition, fees, and student loans of certain graduate students employed as teaching assistants, assistant instructors, or research assistants at public institutions of higher education.
SB 1441 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to expanding the specialized telecommunications devices assistance program and contracts for special features of the telecommunications relay access service.
SB 1442 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the removal of certain territory from an emergency services district.
SB 1443 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the application of municipal zoning authority to certain private property.
SB 1444 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to noise abatement measures on certain highways in this state.
SB 1445 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the protection of certain unmarked burials and associated human remains or funerary objects and to the creation of certain offenses concerning unmarked burials; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1446 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to authorizing the General Services Commission to convey certain state-owned property to the City of Austin.
SB 1447 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the requirements for identifying former municipal landfills and notifying the owners of the overlaying property.
SB 1561 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to students who drop out of public school.
SB 1562 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to educational services for public school students subject to disciplinary action or otherwise at risk of dropping out of school.
SB 1758 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the preliminary investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect.
SB 1759 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the use of the compensation to victims of crime fund to pay the cost of providing certain victims' services and assistance.
SB 1760 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to a pay raise for state employees.
SB 1761 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
Caption: Relating to scholarships for educationally and economically disadvantaged students.
SB 1762 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave.
SB 1763 Last Action: Effective with Fall Semester 1999
Caption: Relating to certain fees charged at certain institutions of higher education.
SB 1764 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to use of the state government telecommunications system by certain private entities providing telemedicine or distance learning services.
SB 1765 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain fees charged at certain institutions of higher education.
SB 1766 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the commissioning of peace officers at the Texas School for the Deaf.
SB 1767 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to service credit under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain work experience of certified career and technology education teachers.
SB 1768 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property of an association of ambulatory health care centers.
SB 1769 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the performance of a private commercial contractor that provides a service of a state agency.
SB 1799 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the performance of a private commercial contractor that provides a service of a state agency.
SB 1800 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to permits and emissions fees for certain facilities that emit air contaminants.
SB 1801 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to ascertaining the identity of a defendant at the time of arraignment in a criminal case.
SB 1802 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to risk assessment for remediation of contaminated properties by the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission and protection of historically or disproportionately impacted communities.
SB 1803 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of a commissioner of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
SB 1804 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit in certain circumstances.
SB 1820 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the awarding of contract(s) for private projects for which municipal entities have provided funding.
SCR 41 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating March 16, 1999, as Texas Retired Employees Association Day in Texas.
SCR 44 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing March 22, 1999, as La Mafia Day at the Capitol.
SCR 57 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring that all state departments and agencies be closed for a half day, beginning at noon on Friday, April 2, 1999.
SJR 16 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance educational loans to students.
SJR 28 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to securing an equity loan with a parcel of property containing an urban homestead and real property adjoining the homestead.
SR 16 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lydia Scarborough.
SR 22 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jane Bingham of the State of Vermont.
SR 31 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the members of Major George W. Littlefield Camp Number 59.
SR 39 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the top ten African-American seniors from Lanier High School in Austin.
SR 54 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 26, 1999, as the Day of the Great Austin Bash.
SR 66 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles "Lefty" Morris of Austin.
SR 67 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the third biennial Texas Capitol Schoolhouse event, February 1-2, 1999.
SR 71 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Cogratulating Sergeant Major Wilbert L. Jenkins.
SR 79 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Constable James H. Kohler of Hays County.
SR 92 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ricky Williams, the 1998 Heisman Trophy winner.
SR 98 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dean W. Page Keeton of Austin.
SR 104 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of A. C. Littlefield of Austin.
SR 110 Last Action: Again read
Caption: In memory of Suzie Pena Sutherland of Austin.
SR 136 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of A. A. "Sugar" Sanders of Bastrop.
SR 137 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Maria Guadalupe Ramos of Austin.
SR 159 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Declaring February 9, 1999, as Kidney Day at the Capitol.
SR 170 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming students from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
SR 183 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming representatives from the University of Hannover in Hannover, Germany.
SR 191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jacques Patrick Darrouzet of Austin.
SR 195 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David Brantley.
SR 210 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. David Winslow Hines, Sr., of Austin.
SR 211 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John Bowden of Austin.
SR 233 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Sheri Soltes Henderson of Austin and Texas Hearing and Service Dogs, Incorporated.
SR 239 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Paul D. Hope of Austin.
SR 265 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Melvin P. Sikes of Austin.
SR 266 Last Action: Again read
Caption: In memory of the life of Captain Norman Wilfred Scales of Austin.
SR 289 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Welcoming the Hill Country Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board of Trustees to the State Capitol.
SR 303 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating James Briones of Austin.
SR 306 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the Balcones Big League Softball Team from Austin.
SR 323 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Lander Keever of Houston and Austin.
SR 334 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Declaring March 9, 1999, as Parent Association for the Retarded of Texas Day.
SR 339 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Carole Kent Kneeland of Austin.
SR 354 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Texas Dietetic Association.
SR 363 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the Thankful Hubbard Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
SR 437 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing March 22, 1999, as American Association of Retired Persons Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
SR 481 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joe Emerson of Houston and Austin.
SR 495 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church of Austin.
SR 504 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jennie P. Ruiz of Austin.
SR 516 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Charles "Charlie" Harris Ferrell.
SR 538 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mildred Frances Griffin Hackett of Gladewater.
SR 544 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mary Doxie Eppright of Austin.
SR 556 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Granting the Texas Young Democrats permission to use the Senate chamber, April 11, 1999.
SR 567 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Students Against Destructive Decisions at Anderson High School in Austin.
SR 603 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Peer Assistance Leadership organization at Travis High School in Austin.
SR 604 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Minnie Needham.
SR 632 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Emmett L. Johnson of Austin.
SR 657 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Franklin Truitt Lively.
SR 708 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing April 30, 1999, as El Dia de Los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans Day.
SR 709 Last Action: Again read
Caption: In memory of John C. Bustin of Austin.
SR 710 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jason Smith of Austin.
SR 711 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Drew Turner of Dripping Springs.
SR 715 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Robert Moritz of Austin.
SR 716 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Taylor Roye of Austin.
SR 717 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Driskill Stallworth of Austin.
SR 718 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John Michael Pike of Austin.
SR 719 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Francisco Roux-Lopez, Consul General of Mexico for Austin.
SR 742 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Priscilla Jarvis of Elgin.
SR 743 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Commending Public Service Recognition Week.
SR 752 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joey Fernandez of Austin.
SR 753 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Russell Yeager of Austin.
SR 760 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rabbi Kerry Baker of Austin.
SR 761 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Quincy Edward Sauls of Travis County.
SR 762 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May of 1999 as Texas Community Action Month.
SR 763 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Designating May 6, 1999, Clinical Nutrition Day in Texas.
SR 780 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David Christian Dismukes.
SR 781 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joshua Krezinski of Austin.
SR 782 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Read Hoffman of Austin.
SR 783 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bradley Robicheaux of Austin.
SR 784 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jesse Robert Reeves Fowler of Austin.
SR 785 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Josh Nelson of Austin.
SR 818 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Westlake High School Concert Band of West Lake Hills.
SR 819 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Jack C. Hays High School Concert Band of Buda.
SR 820 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Patricia J. Gersbach of Austin.
SR 839 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Presbyterian Children's Homes of Texas and Lovemore House of the Presbyterian Church Street Children's Ministry in Harare, Zimbabwe.
SR 849 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the mentors from the law firm of Bracewell and Patterson in Austin and their sixth-grade students.
SR 850 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Julia Jefferies Rathgeber of Austin.
SR 860 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcomimg the members of the Esparza family to San Antonio.
SR 917 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Becky Hooper and the students from Kealing Junior High School in Austin to the State Capitol.
SR 918 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Santiago De La Rosa of Austin.
SR 921 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Travis Scott Banks of Pflugerville.
SR 922 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Bonham School.
SR 948 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tiffani Ann Christian.
SR 962 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Bo Byers of Austin.
SR 993 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin.
SR 999 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Bernice Lester Rhem of Austin.
SR 1012 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Hayden Denham, Jr.
SR 1019 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Reverend Raphael C. Smith of Austin.
SR 1031 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Roberto Celestino Villanueva.
SR 1032 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Americo Paredes of Austin.
SR 1033 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Judith Ann Dillon of Austin.
SR 1034 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jodell Smith.
SR 1035 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Anderson High School Science Bowl Team of Austin.
SR 1036 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Soila S. and Richard Rodriguez of San Marcos.
SR 1037 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Julie and David Slaughter.
SR 1038 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Justin Archer of Austin.
SR 1039 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Daniel Sledge of Austin.
SR 1040 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Nicholas Pena of Austin.
SR 1041 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Matthew Kammlah of Austin.
SR 1042 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Daniel Gerlach of Austin.
SR 1043 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Travis Campbell of Austin.
SR 1044 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Matthew Zukauckas of Austin.
SR 1045 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jeffrey Lehmann of Austin.
SR 1046 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mark Leavenworth of Austin.
SR 1047 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Thomas Athanas of Austin.
SR 1048 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Michael Gavenda of Austin.
SR 1049 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Clayton Signor of Austin.
SR 1050 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Marshall Gallatin of Austin.
SR 1051 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Darran Kelinske of Austin.
SR 1058 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Anderson High School Physics Team of Austin.
SR 1059 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Elaine Dorsett.
SR 1083 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Patricia J. Dobbs of Austin.
SR 1084 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
SR 1147 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John Albert Degollado of Austin.
SR 1148 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dan Habitzreiter of Austin.
SR 1187 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Entrepreneurs' Association in Austin.
SR 1193 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1059.
SR 1198 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Frank Bryan Cook of Austin.
SR 1219 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Charles Ferguson Herring of Austin.
SR 1220 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Capital Area Mental Health Center of Austin.
75th Regular Session
SB 28 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
SB 153 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to minimum coverage under certain health benefit plans for inpatient stays and postdelivery care following the birth of a child.
SB 162 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to prevention and treatment of diabetes.
SB 171 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Opportunity Scholarship to exempt high-performing high school graduates from tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
SB 175 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to resolution of certain contract claims against the state.
SB 176 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to intensive reading instruction for certain public school students.
SB 177 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to uniform admission and reporting procedures for institutions of higher education.
SB 178 Last Action: Testimony taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to exempting certain educational aides from tuition and fees charged by institutions of higher education.
SB 179 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the indemnification of certain personnel of certain institutions of higher education for admissions activities.
SB 192 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to benefits under, eligibility for benefits under, and investment of surplus funds of retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
SB 253 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the selection of telecommunications utilities by customers.
SB 254 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to refunds.
SB 268 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to interwatershed transfers of surface water.
SB 269 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the waiver or alternate use of municipal impact fees.
SB 346 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the training of certain law enforcement officers and county jailers.
SB 425 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to intensive reading instruction for certain public school students.
SB 458 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service.
SB 538 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to eligibility and benefits under public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.
SB 542 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
SB 543 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment of caseload standards for certain employees of the Texas Department of Human Services or the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
SB 549 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to annual cost recovery fees for regional water quality assessment.
SB 587 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to water safety; providing penalties.
SB 588 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to participation in and benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 615 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Travis County.
SB 657 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the creation of intermunicipal commuter rail districts; authorizing a tax; granting authority to issue bonds and power of eminent domain.
SB 666 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in s/c
Caption: Relating to tuition, fees, and student loans of and certain benefits for certain graduate students employed as teaching assistants, assistant instructors, or research assistants at public institutions of higher education.
SB 667 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of a program to assist individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have an impairment of speech to purchase specialized telecommunications devices for telephone service access.
SB 714 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the apportionment of the state into congressional districts.
SB 715 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to apportionment of the state into state senate districts.
SB 716 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for the children of certain classroom teachers enrolled at a public institution of higher education.
SB 782 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the prepaid higher education tuition program.
SB 783 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the extension of the full faith and credit of the state to support the Texas tomorrow fund.
SB 784 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission.
SB 810 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the protection of certain unmarked burials and associated human remains or funerary objects and to the creation of certain offenses concerning unmarked burials; providing criminal penalties.
SB 914 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to requiring that certain videos be captioned for viewing by persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; providing a penalty.
SB 915 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the requirements for licensing as a professional counselor.
SB 917 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the ownership of a professional association.
SB 973 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the State Cemetery and the creation of the State Cemetery Committee.
SB 1034 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to funding instruction in languages other than English in public schools.
SB 1035 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the payment of a judgment against the state in favor of Thomas P. McDill, Jr.
SB 1036 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the charitable contributions of state employees.
SB 1081 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain nurses.
SB 1082 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to monitoring of compliance with and enforcement of environmental laws by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and reporting on enforcement actions.
SB 1083 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the drawing of names of prospective jurors.
SB 1193 Last Action: Ref. to Cmte of Whole on Leg. & Cong. Red.
Caption: Relating to the apportionment of the state into congressional districts.
SB 1194 Last Action: Ref. to Cmte of Whole on Leg. & Cong. Red.
Caption: Relating to apportionment of the state into state senate districts.
SB 1207 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to dependent coverage under the state employees uniform group insurance program.
SB 1208 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to increasing the longevity pay of state employees.
SB 1209 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to participation in the proportionate retirement program for public employees.
SB 1210 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to eligibility of state employees for a service retirement annuity from the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1259 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the use of telephone caller identification services by telephone solicitors.
SB 1260 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to contributions to retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
SB 1261 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to fees for use of an automated teller machine.
SB 1314 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to creation of the County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County.
SB 1315 Last Action: Ref. to Int. Relations, Trade & Technology
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for air conditioning and refrigeration contractors.
SB 1316 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to fees of office and expenses of water district directors.
SB 1317 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to notifying a victim of a criminal offense of the escape or release of the defendant convicted of the offense committed against the victim.
SB 1319 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of boxing and wrestling.
SB 1320 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and the availability of affordable housing; providing for the issuance of revenue bonds.
SB 1321 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the payment of funds to support the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
SB 1362 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the implementation of certain policies and procedures to prohibit employment discrimination by certain entities.
SB 1363 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operations, powers, and duties of the Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
SB 1364 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless.
SB 1365 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and the Texas Housing Corporation; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
SB 1448 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the operation and functions of certain mass transit authorities.
SB 1449 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the exemption from and limitations on ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly individuals and their surviving spouses.
SB 1532 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to eligibility determination and service delivery of health and human services.
SB 1533 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the regulation of sailboat competitions.
SB 1534 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to additional court filing fees to provide basic civil legal services to the indigent.
SB 1535 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of the State Board of Communities In Schools and the operation and expansion of a statewide Communities In Schools program.
SB 1536 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to legislative oversight of an integrated delivery system for health and human services.
SB 1674 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of library districts; authorizing a tax and providing a penalty.
SB 1675 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, and financing of a regional communications district.
SB 1676 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the terms of office of the members of and the composition of the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council.
SB 1677 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to contract management projects for school districts.
SB 1678 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain procedures concerning landlords and tenants of residential real property.
SB 1729 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to reimburse certain employees for relocation expenses.
SB 1730 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to due process for certain educational support personnel.
SB 1731 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees.
SB 1732 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to assistance or benefits provided to state employees who lose their jobs as a result of a reduction in force or the privatization of state services or who retire.
SB 1733 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the approval of subdivision plats by a county.
SB 1734 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the approval of subdivision plats by a municipality.
SB 1735 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain general-law municipalities to annex additional areas.
SB 1736 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to service by members of the municipal governing body on a board of adjustment in certain municipalities.
SB 1808 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the international education fee at The University of Texas at Austin.
SB 1809 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Wells Branch Municipal Utility District in Travis and Williamson counties and to the powers of the district and a municipality to enter into certain contracts.
SB 1810 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Youthworks Program.
SB 1867 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to relief from residential ad valorem taxation.
SB 1868 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in certain actions and decisions of public institutions of higher education.
SB 1869 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to instruction in health and certain life skills in public schools.
SB 1870 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to eligibility determination and service delivery of health and human services.
SB 1880 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation property used to provide transitional shelter or housing to homeless persons who are military veterans or the dependents or survivors of military veterans.
SB 1881 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the assignment of a rating to the level of impairment of certain employees.
SB 1882 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to determining the level of impairment of certain employees.
SB 1883 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the time period for determining maximum medical improvement under the workers' compensation law.
SB 1884 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the time limit for certain employees to dispute a determination of the degree and extent of impairment caused by certain injuries.
SB 1885 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to certain proceedings under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
SB 1908 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the repeal of Natural Resources Code, section 40.053 (b).
SB 1935 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain municipal hotel occupancy taxes.
SCR 55 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the burial of Sam L. Kelley in the State Cemetery.
SCR 73 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing San Jacinto Day of 1997 and expressing appreciation to K. R. Wood for the "Fathers of Texas".
SCR 76 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the First Baptist Church of Austin.
SCR 87 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the O. Henry Museum for its Opportunity-For-Youth Writing Clubs for Austin's inner-city youth.
SCR 91 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Pamela W. Reese for her service to Alpha Delta Pi Sorority at the University of Texas at Austin.
SCR 100 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Directing that the Business Office/Warehouse on the Texas School for the Deaf campus be named the Elisha M. Pease Building.
SJR 27 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the full faith and credit of the state to support the Texas tomorrow fund.
SJR 46 Last Action: Ref. to Cmte of Whole on Leg. & Cong. Red.
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the election of state senators.
SR 13 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the employees of the City of Austin, Travis County, and the State of Texas.
SR 16 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Bells of Joy of Austin.
SR 17 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jean Ruth Atkinson.
SR 56 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Norman Powers of Austin.
SR 64 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce.
SR 65 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the sponsors of the Texas Capitol Schoolhouse Event.
SR 66 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Manuela Zuniga Cano.
SR 99 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 1997, as the day of the Great Austin Bash celebration.
SR 115 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming students from Buenos Aires, Argentina, participating in the Fundacion Universitaria del Rio de la Plata program at the Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs.
SR 128 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Max Ray Sherman.
SR 130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ballet Folklorico Ocotochtli of Southwest Texas State University.
SR 131 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating students from the University of Hannover, Germany, participating in the Southwest Texas State University student exchange program.
SR 188 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the EduCare Community Living Corporation-America.
SR 189 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Homer Olsen of Austin.
SR 190 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Walter Kean of Austin.
SR 191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David Dawson of Austin.
SR 239 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming students and counselors from Mendez Middle School of Austin to the State Capitol.
SR 240 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Stephen Paul Grant of Austin.
SR 241 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Devki and Satyawati Gupta.
SR 271 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Herminia Flores San Miguel on her 100th birthday.
SR 318 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bob Shelton of Buda.
SR 346 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Texas Dietetic Association.
SR 372 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the visiting delegation of the Guanajuato Exchange Program to the State Capitol.
SR 380 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Certified Nursing Assistants of the Maggie Johnson Nursing Center in Austin.
SR 381 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brad Scoggins of Austin.
SR 400 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jon Hackleman of Austin.
SR 423 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Del Valle Independent School District's Adult Education Program.
SR 433 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John Phillip Crawford, Sr., of Austin.
SR 434 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Omar Uresti of Austin.
SR 442 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Frances Baylor of Austin.
SR 456 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ruben Ramos for his contribution to Tejano music.
SR 470 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Agnes Theresa and Fred H. Goodnight, Jr., of Austin.
SR 502 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Charles Cloyd "Bud" Earle of Austin.
SR 514 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Wesley Curley "W.C." Clark of Austin.
SR 515 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating William "Will" Scott Sloan-Kavanaugh of Austin.
SR 528 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Hafsat Abiola of Nigeria.
SR 529 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jerome Davidson.
SR 538 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 20 through April 26, 1997, as National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week.
SR 539 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas at Austin's Student Branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
SR 548 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Robbie John Smith.
SR 564 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John E. Matysek, principal of Westlake High School.
SR 565 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Westlake High School Chaparrals football team.
SR 566 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Law Enforcement Intelligence Units Association.
SR 590 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Marcelo "M.C." Arocha of Austin.
SR 591 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Designating the first Sunday in April and the first Sunday in October as Texas Cemetery Visitation Days.
SR 593 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the participants in Austin Smiles.
SR 596 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Coach Teri Eubank and the members of the Manor High School Lady Mustangs volleyball team.
SR 615 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Edith F. Williams.
SR 616 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brian Allen Bibeau of Austin.
SR 628 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Olin J. Crow of Austin.
SR 647 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Michael Garrett Gibson of Austin.
SR 650 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sadie Beth Ewing Smallwood of Austin.
SR 661 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Daniel Mora of Austin.
SR 662 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jacob Cloud.
SR 663 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming to Austin and commending the Chorgemeinschaft Lied Hoch of Germany.
SR 703 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Thomas Andrew Mayes of Austin.
SR 706 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Texas Lions Clubs.
SR 709 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gordon C. Thomas of Austin.
SR 710 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Park Crest Middle School band in Pflugerville.
SR 711 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Donovan H. Williams of Austin.
SR 721 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Manor High School girl's volleyball team.
SR 722 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Park Crest Middle School Science Olympiad Team.
SR 746 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Felix Villareal Leal and Theresa Jeanette Leal of Austin.
SR 747 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gary Doniger of Austin.
SR 748 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of W. G. "Cotton" Kirklin of Austin.
SR 762 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending all those involved in the peaceful compromise in the Fort Davis area.
SR 782 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Edward Asner on his visit to the Texas State Capitol.
SR 791 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the staff of IBM-Austin.
SR 810 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Professor Lynn F. Anderson of Austin.
SR 811 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Louis Braeutigam of the Austin area.
SR 838 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Christian Ray Gonzalez of Austin.
SR 846 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the participants in the Seventh International Conference of Fire Service Women to Austin.
SR 847 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Tom Jensen and Claire Hodgin of Austin.
SR 865 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Carlos V. and Victoria G. Garza family.
SR 876 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Joseph Callaway Francis of Austin.
SR 890 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Andy Renick Alexander, Jr., of Travis County.
SR 892 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 966.
SR 919 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Virginia Whitten of Austin.
SR 945 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Reverend Raphael C. Smith of Austin.
SR 951 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Richard and Judy Hamner of Austin.
SR 994 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sheila Simmons of Austin.
74th Regular Session
SB 52 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to exempting certain persons from tuition, fees, and charges at public institutions of higher education.
SB 71 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional counseling.
SB 151 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certification and licensing of certain court-appointed interpreters; providing penalties.
SB 183 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
SB 193 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to reporting public school dropout rates.
SB 194 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the operation and expansion of the Communities in Schools program.
SB 195 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to funding for school counseling programs.
SB 196 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of caseload standards for certain employees of the Texas Department of Human Services or the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
SB 197 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to an early high school graduation scholarship program and credit by examination for middle and secondary school students.
SB 380 Last Action: Ref. to Cmte of Whole on Leg. & Cong. Red.
Caption: Relating to the apportionment of the state into congressional districts.
SB 420 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates to justices of the peace and municipal court judges.
SB 469 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the removal of violent and disruptive students from regular public school classrooms and placement of those students in alternative education programs.
SB 528 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the protection of certain unmarked burials and associated human remains or funerary objects and to the creation of certain offenses concerning unmarked burials; providing criminal penalties.
SB 566 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the investment capital fund.
SB 591 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to parental involvement and education programs in public schools.
SB 592 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the dismissal of certain school employees.
SB 615 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to parental consent for certain public school district actions toward a student.
SB 616 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to parental involvement and rights in public education.
SB 617 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the creation of an office of parental involvement at the Central Education Agency.
SB 646 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the appointment or employment of veterans and certain relatives of veterans by public entities.
SB 647 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the involvement of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the regulation of water well pump installers and to the disposition of funds collected pursuant to such regulation.
SB 675 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to regulation of water well drillers.
SB 698 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of securing execution of a document by deception.
SB 758 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Tanglewood Forest Municipal Utility District.
SB 774 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to participation in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
SB 816 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to registration requirements for family homes and to deed and zoning restrictions on family homes; providing penalties.
SB 834 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the purchase, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages by a minor.
SB 849 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees by the state in proceedings under Chapter 21, Labor Code.
SB 863 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to certain conditions of employment for and investigations of fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 864 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to participation in and benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 879 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of the workforce in certain fire departments.
SB 929 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of podiatric medicine.
SB 943 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the imposition, collection, and enforcement of taxes.
SB 954 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to noise abatement requirements of certain municipal airports.
SB 961 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of community justice task forces.
SB 962 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to insurance coverage for certain real property foundations.
SB 963 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to requiring a health or human service agency to inform certain clients or patients of community-based service options.
SB 992 Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the disapproval of a subdivision by a municipality.
SB 993 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the use by the City of Austin of certain real property designated for a public purpose.
SB 1008 Last Action: Ref. to Cmte of Whole on Leg. & Cong. Red.
Caption: Relating to apportionment of the state into state senate districts.
SB 1027 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax exemption for research and development activities.
SB 1114 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the composition of the workforce in certain fire and police departments.
SB 1115 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to authorizing the General Services Commission to purchase certain real property on behalf of the state.
SB 1191 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the participation of certain convicted felons in county jail work release programs.
SB 1192 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the procedure for perfecting a mechanic's lien of a subcontractor.
SB 1193 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the right of a patient or the patient's representative to a copy of the patient's medical records and to the charge for providing the copy.
SB 1228 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to review of certain educational institutions by the state postsecondary review entity.
SB 1259 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to requiring counties to accept ownership of conveyed property in certain circumstances.
SB 1261 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the annexation of and the provision of services to certain districts by cities and the assessment of surcharges on the dissolution of those districts.
SB 1264 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the relief of pain of a terminally ill person.
SB 1266 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities:
SB 1271 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the adjustment of the extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary between certain cities.
SB 1318 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of the sexual assault program fund.
SB 1320 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue fee at The University of Texas at Austin.
SB 1333 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the operations, powers, and duties of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
SB 1334 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/96
Caption: Relating to the relationship between landlords and tenants and to the regulation of residential rental locators; providing penalties.
SB 1335 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the waiver of, moratorium on, or alternate use of municipal impact fees.
SB 1358 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of the state postsecondary review program.
SB 1394 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to homestead tax exemptions for Texas residents who attain the age of 65.
SB 1395 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to authorizing agreements affecting annexation between certain political subdivisions of the state.
SB 1396 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to altering the annexation status and the regulation of development of certain areas in certain municipalities and their extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 1397 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the release of extraterritorial jurisdiction over a tract of land by certain municipalities and the inclusion of that tract in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of another municipality.
SB 1398 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain residential rental locators; providing penalties.
SB 1399 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the priority for reservations of the state's allotment of private activity bonds.
SB 1400 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain public adjusters of insurance claims.
SB 1401 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to computation of benefits for retiring members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas; providing for appropriation reductions.
SB 1402 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the payment of a judgment against the state in favor of Thomas P. McDill, Jr.
SB 1415 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to creation of the County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County.
SB 1539 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a prepaid higher education tuition program.
SB 1559 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to reimburse certain employees for relocation expenses.
SB 1560 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to clean air act operating permit fees.
SB 1561 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to training in the proper use and safe storage of a handgun and to the offense of unlawful transfer of a handgun.
SB 1562 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to certain conditions of employment for sheriff's departments in certain counties.
SB 1563 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the conduct of a bingo game by the use of electronic devices.
SB 1598 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the power of certain school districts to grant tax abatements.
SB 1610 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the manner in which the clerk of the municipal courts of Austin is required to file and maintain original complaints and other court papers.
SB 1645 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the division of an original water control and improvement district with no outstanding indebtedness.
SB 1672 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an exemption from annual registration fees for retired physicians performing voluntary charity care.
SB 1677 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to studying the feasibility of constructing a motion-picture soundstage facility on state-owned property in certain counties and authorizing the construction if it is feasible.
SB 1691 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the conveyance of certain real property by the Austin Independent School District to the Austin Community College District.
SCR 10 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Expressing appreciation for the superior accomplishments of J. J. "Jake" Pickle.
SCR 64 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Phillip Lafayette Bible, Jr.
SCR 81 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating March 9, 1995, as "Texas Dietetic Association Legislative Day".
SCR 121 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Resolution to close all state departments and agencies for a half day beginning at noon on Friday, April 14, 1995.
SCR 142 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the winners and participants of the Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging's Fifth Annual Art Exhibition.
SCR 143 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the Austin Division of the Casey Family Program.
SCR 146 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing that the new girls' dormitory on the campus of the Texas School for the Deaf be named Emily Lewis Hall.
SCR 147 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing that the Vocation Annex on the campus of the Texas School for the Deaf be designated the Kleberg Building.
SCR 148 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing that the Vocational School on the campus of the Texas School for the Deaf be named the John Salmon Ford Building.
SCR 149 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing that the Upper School Library on the campus of the Texas School for the Deaf be named the Jack Hoit Hensley Library.
SCR 150 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing that the new boys' dormitory on the campus of the Texas School for the Deaf be named Koen Hall.
SCR 153 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Applauding the efforts of Youth Advocacy, Incorporated.
SCR 156 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Extending best wishes to D. L. "Dally" Willis on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
SCR 158 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the month of May as Texas Special Olympics Summer Games Month.
SCR 159 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Brenda Shelton Olds for her 27 years of service with the Texas Legislative Reference Library.
SCR 167 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the O'Henry Museum on its 18th Annual World Championship Pun-Off.
SCR 176 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Authorizing the State Preservation Board to plant a tree on the Capitol grounds to honor the Foster Grandparent Program.
SJR 18 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
SJR 20 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to appropriate money for public schools before appropriating money for other purposes.
SR 20 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Burl H. Anderson upon his retirement for his service to the state comptroller's office.
SR 21 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Kennith E. Griffin upon his retirement for his service to the state comptroller's office.
SR 22 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jean Carol Salisbury Perkins of Austin.
SR 23 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Senior Patrol Officer Gayle Joslin of Austin.
SR 24 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Oscar Price "Bob" Bobbitt of Austin.
SR 46 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Coalition of Hispanic American Police Associations to Austin.
SR 68 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Chief Clerk of the General Land Office, Jack Giberson.
SR 143 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Emmett Shelton, Sr., on the occasion of his 90th birthday and Emmett Shelton, Jr., on the occasion of his 64th birthday.
SR 157 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring the week of February 4 through February 10, 1995, as Tibetan Awareness Week in Austin.
SR 158 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leach of Austin on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 159 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Robert G. Farris of Harlingen for his contributions to his city and state.
SR 178 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Melvin Lee Sobotik for his career of service in the office of the comptroller.
SR 179 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the students from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who are participating in the Fundacion Universitaria del Rio de la Plata program at the Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs.
SR 180 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the ten German students from the University of Hannover, in Hannover, Germany, who are participating in the Southwest Texas State University student exchange program.
SR 186 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Reverend Curtis Lee Carter of Austin for his outstanding community service.
SR 190 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Elsa B. Germer as one of the residents of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement Center who is over 90 years of age.
SR 191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Effie Leonard as one of the residents of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement Center who is over 90 years of age.
SR 192 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Coralia Schotz as one of the residents of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement Center who is over 90 years of age.
SR 193 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Elizabeth Stroburg as one of the residents of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement Center who is over 90 years of age.
SR 194 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lola Mae Daniel as one of the residents of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement Center who is over 90 years of age.
SR 195 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Noreen O'Kane as one of the residents of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement Center who is over 90 years of age.
SR 196 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Irma Hurd as one of the residents of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement Center who is over 90 years of age.
SR 197 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ruth Franklin as one of the residents of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement Center who is over 90 years of age.
SR 198 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Louise Bradshaw as one of the residents of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement Center who is over 90 years of age.
SR 199 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Alta Russell as one of the residents of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement Center who is over 90 years of age.
SR 200 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Helen Church as one of the residents of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement Center who is over 90 years of age.
SR 201 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Beatrice "Betty" de Goumois as one of the residents of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement Center who is over 90 years of age.
SR 202 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lillian "Lindy" Lindeman as one of the residents of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement Center who is over 90 years of age.
SR 203 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
SR 204 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Ofelia Vasquez-Philo on her retirement for her contributions to the Community Action Agency in San Marcos.
SR 271 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the month of March as Kidney Awareness Month in Texas.
SR 272 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert Charles Witt of Austin.
SR 279 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ethel L. Amey of Austin on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 280 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ewing of Austin on the birth of their daughter, Mikal Whitney.
SR 322 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Alfonso A. Leyendecker on his retirement from the Texas Employment Commission.
SR 323 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the life and career in music entertainment of Bobby Doyle.
SR 324 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lou Nora Spiller.
SR 325 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert Beverley Laws on Austin.
SR 326 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Alice Pryor Clark of Austin.
SR 327 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Sterling "Bill" Woods of Austin.
SR 419 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert C. McGinnis of Austin.
SR 451 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rodger H. White of Austin.
SR 452 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Clifford L. Caskey who retired after 18 years of service with the Hays County Extension Service.
SR 458 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Larry Crumpton on his retirement after 22 years of service with the State of Texas.
SR 459 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 21, 1995, as Retired State Employees Association Day.
SR 470 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 11, 1995, as Adult Day Care Day in Texas.
SR 484 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Betty Galt Graydon of Austin.
SR 485 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Felipe D. Acosta of Austin.
SR 490 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John T. Smith, who was made a candidate for Holy Orders in the Protestant Episcopal Church.
SR 491 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dennis Allen of San Marcos and Stockdale.
SR 505 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of champion bullrider Brent Thurman.
SR 526 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing H. B. Skelton on his retirement from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Pardons and Paroles Division.
SR 553 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Marcet Hines King of Austin.
SR 554 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Harriet Olsen Nagel of Austin.
SR 626 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the life and work of Cesar Chavez.
SR 643 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the students from the Guanajuato Exchange Program of Mexico and declaring them honorary citizens of Texas.
SR 657 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming 1995 Grammy Award winner Albertina Walker to the Saint James Baptist Church of Austin.
SR 710 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kellye Amason on being crowned Miss Austin 1995.
SR 711 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring April 23 through April 29, 1995, as the Week of the Young Child.
SR 712 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Reverend Dr. Ralph M. Smith on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of his ministry at Hyde Park Baptist Church of Austin.
SR 713 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing George L. Finch of Austin for his contributions to the Boy Scouts of America.
SR 714 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sandra "Sandy" Fay Strahan Perry of Austin.
SR 724 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former Senate Parliamentarian Mary Joe Carroll.
SR 735 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Harvey Penick of Austin.
SR 736 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Teodoro Lara on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 737 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Inez Jeffery of Austin on being selected as Austin's Most Worthy Citizen by the Austin Board of Realtors.
SR 767 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Campus Race for the Cure Organization in Austin.
SR 768 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Westlake High School girls basketball team on winning the Class 5A state championship.
SR 783 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Estella Hicks on her retirement from the Austin Independent School District.
SR 794 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Charles Brown of Austin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 854 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Andy Russ of Austin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 855 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Daniel B. Frank of Pflugerville on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 856 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David Russ of Austin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 878 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ben Crenshaw on the occasion of his victory at the 1995 Masters tournament.
SR 879 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Best of Texas Programs of 1995 for their efforts on behalf of Texas children and families.
SR 880 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating government and economics teacher Patricia Dobbs and David Crockett High School on being selected winners of the National Association of Secondary School Principals/John Herklotz award for "Outstanding Contributions to Teaching Democracy".
SR 881 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. John Samuel Kelly on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 889 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming actress Jenny Gago to Austin for the premier of her film My Family/Mi Familia.
SR 904 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Mexican American Youth Alliance (MAYA) of Round Rock High School for its work in planning the 1995 Cinco de Mayo celebration.
SR 928 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying homage to the heroism of those who fought for independence on El Cinco de Mayo.
SR 990 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dixie Briggs on the occasion of her retirement from the teaching profession.
SR 1018 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming May 13, 1995, "Ground Combat Readiness Center Day" and commending the men and women of the Bergstrom Air Reserve Station.
SR 1033 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Letter Carrier Food Drive on May 13, 1995.
SR 1034 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Bobbie June Rasbury on the occasion of her retirement from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
SR 1035 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Colin Allen Thom of Austin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 1056 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michael Bryan Birdsong of Austin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 1057 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Douglas John Moore of Austin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 1079 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Alta Rose Corbitt of Austin, who is retiring after 36 years of service as a state employee.
SR 1083 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Paula Ortiz of Austin on her graduation from The University of Texas at Austin.
SR 1101 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Vince Bland of Austin for his selection as a recipient of the 1995 Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service.
SR 1102 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming May, 1995, as Western Swing Month in Texas.
SR 1103 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the delegation from the City of Dalian, the Peoples Republic of China, on their visit to the capital of Texas.
SR 1104 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Felix C. Scott.
SR 1135 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Edward P. Perez of Austin for receiving a doctorate in chemical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
SR 1136 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Victoria Hunter Baldwin of Austin on being appointed "Principal in Residence" for the United States Department of Education.
SR 1142 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Erle Childress "Dick" Weekley of Dripping Springs.
SR 1182 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Westview Middle School Olympiad Team on receiving the state championship title in the Science Olympiad.
SR 1183 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Julia Marie Lightner Johnson on the occasion of her retirement after 22 years of service in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate.
SR 1241 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 646.
SR 1289 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1396.
SR 1298 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1013.
73rd Regular Session
SB 81 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to contributions to and benefits provided by certain statewide retirement systems; providing for appropriations reductions.
SB 180 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees.
SB 181 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the offense of coercion of a public servant.
SB 182 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the exemption from jury service for legislative officers and employees.
SB 183 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the tuition exemption at institutions of higher education for students who are blind or deaf.
SB 184 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain air transfer vehicles and staff as emergency medical services vehicles.
SB 185 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the method of choosing presidential electors.
SB 186 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a report submitted to the legislature by the Central Education Agency about the statewide dropout rate.
SB 271 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to implement conservation and distribution plans for alternative fuels.
SB 272 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to apply for and receive money and other assistance for activities relating to alternative fuels research and education.
SB 273 Last Action: Tabled in committee
Caption: Relating to benefits and eligibility for benefits from fire fighters' retirement systems in certain municipalities.
SB 274 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to restroom facilities in places where the public congregates.
SB 275 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to unpaid maternity and parental leave for state employees.
SB 279 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to average daily attendance in certain school districts.
SB 280 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public works contracts.
SB 297 Last Action: Effective with '93-'94 school year
Caption: Relating to funding for school counseling programs.
SB 298 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a counseling and guidance program to be provided by all school districts.
SB 316 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to notice requirements for hearings related to certain permits for air contaminant sources.
SB 317 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to a cause of action against a polluter of groundwater or soil.
SB 349 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the testing of certain deaf or blind students enrolled at institutions of higher education.
SB 350 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to interpreters for deaf and hearing impaired students in public schools.
SB 369 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to financing of the acquisition of rights-of-way for and the construction, maintenance, and policing of public roads by state agencies.
SB 375 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to metering for water usage in newly constructed apartments, condominium projects, mobile home parks, and multiple use facilities.
SB 393 Last Action: Effective with '93-'94 school year
Caption: Relating to financial assistance to school districts for programs to improve student achievement and for programs for students who are at risk of dropping out; administration of the equivalency examination pilot program and the investment capital fund; and notification to school districts of births to school-age students.
SB 410 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the office of elected county public weigher.
SB 411 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discriminatory employment practices.
SB 454 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the expansion of the Communities in Schools program.
SB 464 Last Action: Referred to Investments & Banking
Caption: Relating to the regulation of credit unions.
SB 465 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the composition, powers, duties, and change of the name of the Interagency Council for Services for the Homeless.
SB 484 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Travis County.
SB 511 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
SB 533 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to recommendations made by the Texas Ethics Commission and the Sunset Advisory Commission concerning conflict of interest provisions for the governing bodies of state agencies.
SB 534 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to certain conflicts of interest for members of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
SB 537 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to filing fees for suits to collect certain delinquent student loans.
SB 538 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the creation of the higher education grievance panel and to grievance procedures for faculty members of public institutions of higher education.
SB 539 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the employment of an auditor by a school district.
SB 540 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the elimination of architectural barriers encountered by persons with disabilities.
SB 667 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to criminal law magistrates.
SB 668 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem tax rate of certain taxing units.
SB 669 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of rural fire prevention districts and emergency services districts and to the conversion of a rural fire prevention district to an emergency services district.
SB 670 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to delegate authority to make traffic safety decisions in certain counties.
SB 681 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the employees of certain state schools.
SB 694 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the creation of county jail industries programs and the use of county jail inmates for public works, public improvements, and public maintenance projects.
SB 695 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to powers and duties of certain municipal hospital authorities, including the power to have municipalities issue bonds on their behalf.
SB 710 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the responsibility of certain counties to provide health care services to eligible indigent residents.
SB 712 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the rights of teachers in public schools.
SB 713 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Agriculture by Chair
Caption: Relating to the rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
SB 846 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to participation by institutions of higher education in the national student exchange program.
SB 847 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to accelerated educational programs for students in at-risk situations.
SB 848 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to proprietary schools; providing civil penalties.
SB 849 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to exempting certain persons from tuition, fees, and charges at public institutions of higher education.
SB 850 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres
Caption: Relating to the ordering of runoff election to permit joint elections and avoid runoff elections on federal or state holidays.
SB 851 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to an exception to the open meetings law for certain deliberations of the board of directors of a municipal hospital or a muncipal hospital authority.
SB 880 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a local government or state agency to implement a habitat plan to protect endangered species and to impose reasonable and necessary fees under the plan; providing criminal and civil penalties.
SB 881 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Attorney General to bring an action to recover damages sustained, either directly or indirectly, by persons or governmental entities attributable to conduct declared unlawful by the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act, and matters related thereto.
SB 882 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to claims for abandoned property filed with the state treasurer.
SB 883 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to enforcement by a municipality of water and air quality standards; providing a penalty.
SB 884 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to providing a uniform jury handbook to jurors in a civil or criminal case.
SB 911 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to county and municipal zoning powers and zoning recommendations of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
SB 977 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to financing by the Texas Public Finance Authority of certain facilities and equipment for state agencies.
SB 978 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to computation of benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for, and contributions to the retirement system from, law enforcement and custodial officers.
SB 1000 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal enforcement of the Texas open meetings and open records laws.
SB 1016 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to governmental authority and voter rights in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
SB 1150 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of, and systems and programs administered by, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1151 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the administration of, benefits payable by, eligibility for benefits payable by, and credit under programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1152 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to adding land by Petition of Landowner.
SB 1153 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the purchase of insurance by students enrolled at certain institutions of higher education.
SB 1154 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the resolution of certain disputes between a municipal utility district board of directors and certain persons affected by a board decision.
SB 1155 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the employment of attorneys by school districts.
SB 1156 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to registration requirements for family homes and to deed and zoning restrictions of family homes; providing penalties.
SB 1157 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to location of sightings of threatened and endangered species.
SB 1158 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the participation in pro bono legal services to low-income Texans by prosecutors.
SB 1159 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the participation in pro bono legal services to low-imcome Texans by some attorney employees of the State of Texas.
SB 1160 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired to lease certain real property.
SB 1161 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to additional filing fee to provide greater access to the courts by low-income Texans.
SB 1162 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid.
SB 1163 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to public school education and to certain programs financed under the foundation school program.
SB 1164 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of the Austin/Travis County Health Services and Financing District.
SB 1165 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to compliance with certain federal standards concerning the prevention of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus and other bloodborne pathogens.
SB 1166 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to registration requirements for family homes and to deed and zoning restrictions of family homes; providing penalties.
SB 1167 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of public insurance adjusters; providing a penalty.
SB 1168 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the provision of professionals to aid in the treatment of felons for substance abuse.
SB 1169 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the contracting for, and establishment and continuance of, certain retirement programs for the benefit of employees of municipal hospital authorities.
SB 1170 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of a toll free crime stoppers telephone service for areas of the state not served by a local crime stoppers program.
SB 1171 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates to justices of the peace and municipal court judges.
SB 1172 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to juvenile court jurisdiction over and procedures for children who are eight or nine years of age and to services for those children.
SB 1173 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to additional court filing fees to provide civil legal services to the indigent and to supplement salaries of State Bar personnel.
SB 1174 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the resource protection duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SB 1175 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the administrative costs of the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council and money deposited into the children's trust fund.
SB 1176 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the use of property and proceeds derived from criminal asset forfeiture for runaway and at-risk youth programs, dropout reduction programs, gang suppression programs, and substance abuse treatment programs.
SB 1177 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to performance audit reviews of certain municipalities by the comptroller.
SB 1178 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the development and use of land over a closed municipal solid waste facility; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1179 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the provision of free legal services to low income individuals.
SB 1180 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of indoor air quality.
SB 1181 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of and systems and programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1182 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to amendments to Article 6701d (22), Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes.
SB 1183 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.
SB 1299 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the appointment by the governor of the governing bodies of certain nonprofit corporations that administer public job training funds.
SB 1300 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to administrative penalties for violations of certain environmental laws and rules and to civil suits and criminal prosecutions brought under those laws.
SB 1301 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a civil procedure to enable a competent person with a terminal condition to die voluntarily with medical assistance.
SB 1302 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a gymnasium renovation fee at The University of Texas at Austin.
SB 1303 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to authorizing Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 to exclude certain territory.
SB 1312 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to chief administrative officers of state agencies.
SB 1317 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the funding of the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Insurance Program.
SB 1318 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to providing for a benefit increase in certain annuities payable by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1321 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the admission and enrollment of certain students in public institutions of higher education.
SB 1339 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to bus aides and training for bus aides.
SB 1354 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for fire fighters.
SB 1355 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to special license plates for members of certain nonprofit organizations.
SB 1356 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
SB 1360 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to changing the composition of the Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors by adding a board member who resides in the watershed of the Colorado River in Hays County.
SB 1394 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to criminal history information concerning an applicant for employment with a private elementary school; providing a penalty.
SB 1497 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the offense of interference with right of possession or access to a child.
SB 1498 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of persons who represent or advise others in the buying or selling of a business; providing a criminal penalty.
SCR 7 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Louis Howard Wingard.
SCR 16 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Directing the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts to conduct a statewide public awareness drive designed to inform working Texas families about the availability of the Earned Income Credit.
SCR 29 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending and applauding the Junior Helping Hand Home for Children for its 100 years of meritorious service to its clients.
SCR 31 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring February 25, 1993, as Austin Poster Artist Day.
SCR 41 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Granting Floyd Martine permission to sue the Southland Oaks Municipal Utility District, and the City of Austin.
SCR 45 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the Salvation Army on the opening of its new Adult Rehabilitation Center.
SCR 54 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Joining the congregation of San Jose Parish in expressing appreciation to the Reverend O. Fred Underwood C.S.C. on his contributions to the Austin community.
SCR 56 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Human Services to develop and implement an appropriate case-mix reimbursement system.
SCR 75 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring teachers and students participating in the H.E.B./General Land Office Environmental Challenge.
SCR 90 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Granting American Health Advisors, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas, and the University of Texas System, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and those acting on behalf of such components of the University of Texas System as agents and employees.
SCR 96 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Extending sincere congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Lancaster on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SCR 98 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting Patrick M. Reilly permission to erect a cenotaph in the State Cemetery in honor of Private Charles Samuel Dyer, CSA.
SJR 28 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the voters of a county with a population of 500,000 or more to adopt a charter under which the local governments in the county are consolidated.
SJR 47 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of a health services and financing district composed of the city of Austin and Travis County.
SR 9 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Robert C. Sneed.
SR 121 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John M. Carrizales on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of his business, John's Body Shop, in Austin.
SR 122 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing that the Austin Saengerrunde will celebrate its 114th anniversary by hosting the 47th annual Saengertag of the Deutsch-Texanischer Saengerbund, a state-wide gathering of German choirs.
SR 123 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Raul Salinas for his work to advance the literacy and unity of the Austin community.
SR 124 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Austin poet Akwasi Evans for his worthy artistic contributions.
SR 125 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring award-winning poet and publisher Susan Bright for her unique works proclaiming women's place in history.
SR 126 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Hedwig Irene Gorski for her creative vision and for establishing the Poets Media Network.
SR 127 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 1993 as Bluegrass Music Appreciation Month.
SR 128 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Captain H. Dale Allen of Austin.
SR 132 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Carl Bert Albert for his inimitable career in public service.
SR 185 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Robert Alan Hightower upon achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 186 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating T. C. Steiner of Austin on the joyous occasion of his 93rd birthday.
SR 187 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Guadalupe and George Collinge on their 25th wedding anniversary.
SR 188 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tippy Foster upon her retirement after 50 years of outstanding service as a state employee.
SR 189 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Marjorie Funk upon her retirement after 20 years of outstanding public service with the State of Texas.
SR 193 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of David Roberts of Pflugerville.
SR 194 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lee Roberts of Pflugerville.
SR 228 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lieutenant David Charles Sandlin of Austin on the occasion of his birthday on February 6, 1993.
SR 229 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lieutenant Charles "Chuck" Terry Smith on the occasion of his 38th birthday.
SR 238 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the month of March as Kidney Awareness Month in Texas.
SR 239 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing B. J. Wolf of Travis High School in Austin for his 36 years of loyal service as an athletic coach.
SR 303 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jesse and Alice Limon on the occasion of the opening of Don Limon's Restaurant and Bakery.
SR 315 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ruben Lopez on his appointment as Assistant Police Chief for the Austin Police Department.
SR 390 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Daniel James Castillo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 391 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bill Boyd of Austin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 392 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lisa Marie Padilla of Round Rock and Austin.
SR 394 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Greg Jennings of Austin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 423 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Parent Association for the Retarded of Texas "PART" for its efforts on behalf of retarded citizens who reside in our state schools and hospitals.
SR 431 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating William Eric Maul on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 466 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jack R. Bagwell of Great Britain for services performed in the cause of international cooperation.
SR 498 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ted Eubanks and Pete Ashabranner for beginning the first alternative-fuel, for-hire Texas trucking service, Fermata.
SR 513 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to David Stinson Bates of Kirkland, Washington and declaring him an Honorary Texan.
SR 522 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Maggie Mae's of Austin on the occasion of its 15th anniversary.
SR 523 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming a delegation from Adelaide, South Australia, to their sister city of Austin.
SR 535 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Peter Madrid Garcia, Jr., of Austin for his achievements in the field of orthopedic medicine.
SR 593 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robin Louise Stanley of Dallas.
SR 609 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing that the third Canterbury Faire wil be held on April 17 and 18, 1993, at Waterloo Park in Austin.
SR 610 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Meseros de Nuevo Laredo Softball Team to Austin.
SR 633 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Image de Austin for its service to the Hispanic community by promoting educational and employment opportunities.
SR 658 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating George S. Hinkle of Driftwood, who was named 1992 Breeder of the Year by the International Brangus Breeders Association during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
SR 659 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ortega Elementary School of Austin for its selection by Redbook magazine as one of the best schools in the country.
SR 660 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joe Cliett of San Marcos on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
SR 661 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Roy Montelongo, who was recently inducted into the Tejano Hall of Fame.
SR 710 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Mexican American Comptroller Employees' Association on the occasion of its 10th anniversary as an active organization and its 10th annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta.
SR 723 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the participants in the People to People Youth Science Exchange Program for an informative summer journey to Australia.
SR 743 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Cesar Chavez.
SR 765 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the heroism of those who fought for independence on Cinco de Mayo.
SR 766 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kimberly Marie Bratcher and David Jeffrey Seitz on the occasion of their marriage.
SR 782 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sonia Nicole Jones of Dallas for being designated an Outstanding African-American Freshman at The University of Texas at Austin by the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 783 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jamal Marcel Allen of Fort Worth for being designated an Outstanding African-American Freshman at The University of Texas at Austin by the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 784 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Craig Scott Taylor of El Paso for being designated an Outstanding African-American Freshman at The University of Texas at Austin by the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 785 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ghada Mohamed Khalid of Houston for being designated an Outstanding African-American Freshman at The University of Texas at Austin by the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 814 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the organizers of the "San Marcos, A Texas Natural!" Program for the contributions they are making to the continued economic prosperity of this state.
SR 854 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the National Day of Prayer on May 6, 1993.
SR 855 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Carmen Riojas Gonzales of Austin.
SR 856 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dr. Peter Schultz, President of Heraeus Amersil, on the occasion of his being inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
SR 889 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles E. Simons.
SR 890 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Melissa Arana of Austin for her courage in saving the life of her brother.
SR 919 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Pflugerville Lady Panthers Basketball Team for winning the District 14-5A championship.
SR 924 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carter of Austin on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary.
SR 931 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the American Red Cross on the occasion of its annual Texas Disaster Institute in San Antonio.
SR 947 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Gerardo "Jerry" Diaz for his skills and his mastery of the art of a charro.
SR 948 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending 3M Austin Center for its contributions to preserve the habitat of the golden-cheeked warbler and six other federally listed endangered species.
SR 961 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Special Olympics on its silver anniversary.
SR 962 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Marnie Saylor Paul on the occasion of her graduation from the Austin Independent School District.
SR 963 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Aaron Hamilton Taylor on the occasion of his graduation from the Austin Independent School District.
SR 981 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tona Oliver Jasper on the occasion of her graduation from the University of Texas School of Law.
SR 1035 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Becker Elementary School of the Austin Independent School District for winning first place in the Elementary School Division of the H.E.B./General Land Office Environmental Challenge.
SR 1036 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing all those who made possible the Fire Safety House that will help the children of Central Texas learn how to live through a fire.
SR 1062 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Reagan High School Freshman Basketball Team for winning the 1993 Class 15 4A district Championship.
SR 1063 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. John Otis Bell of Austin on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 1064 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Senator Ralph W. Yarborough on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
SR 1065 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the faculty, staff, and students of Laurel Mountain Elementary School for being designated a Blue Ribbon School.
SR 1066 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Institute of Advanced Technology on the occasion of its third anniversary.
SR 1078 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jack Reynolds of Austin.
SR 1123 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Martin L. "Red" Gibson.
SR 1124 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Chester L. Koock of Austin.
SR 1186 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the First United Methodist Church of San Marcos on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 1193 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the memory of Frank L. Wright and extending condolences to his family.
SR 1201 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Carlos and Elvira Truan on their 30th wedding anniversary, June 21, 1993.
72nd Regular Session
SB 39 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the creation of the higher education grievance panel and to grievance procedures for faculty members of public institutions of higher education.
SB 40 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the teacher training for paraprofessionals program.
SB 41 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees.
SB 42 Last Action: Effective '91-'92 school year
Caption: Relating to the peer assistance and leadership system.
SB 43 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned real property in Travis County by the State Purchasing and General Services Commission.
SB 44 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the removal of certain territory from an emergency services district by the governing body of a municipality.
SB 75 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the continuation, composition, and functions of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and the regulation of a person who practices public accountancy; creating a scholarship program for certain accounting students to be administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; providing a penalty.
SB 102 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
SB 103 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the state allocation and reservation system for private activity bonds.
SB 104 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
SB 105 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave.
SB 106 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of sheriff's departments of certain counties to create civil service systems.
SB 107 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to reporting to the legislature certain audit results concerning job-training programs.
SB 125 Last Action: Governor submitted as emergency
Caption: Relating to refunding certain tuition and fees paid to institutions of higher education.
SB 126 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to legislative oversight of certain employment and job-training programs conducted by state agencies.
SB 127 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the submission to the legislature of certain reports concerning job-training plans developed for local service delivery areas under the Texas Job-Training Partnership Act.
SB 150 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to participation in state or university employees group insurance plans by persons who have been called to, or have returned from, active military duty.
SB 151 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to eligibility for participation of graduate students in the Texas State College and University Employees Uniform Insurance Benefits Program.
SB 242 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the composition of the governing board of the Texas Department of Commerce.
SB 245 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the right of state employees voluntarily to designate any portion of their earned income to certain state employee and charitable organizations.
SB 269 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the authority of institutions of higher education to allow faculty and staff access to student health center services and to charge a fee for those services.
SB 283 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the operation and functions of certain mass transit authorities.
SB 284 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
SB 287 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain testing of and remedial opportunities for certain students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
SB 288 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to eliminating certain testing of and remedial opportunities for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
SB 305 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to proof of insurance for certain lenders.
SB 352 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the continuation, functions, and programs of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
SB 367 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to class credit for a student with more than the allowable number of absences.
SB 406 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to legislative leave for peace officers and fire fighters.
SB 439 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain athletic trainers.
SB 474 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the adoption by a home-rule municipality of a program or programs designed to reasonably increase participation by minority business enterprises in public contract awards.
SB 475 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to deferral of adjudication and dismissal of certain cases involving chemically dependent persons on completion of a treatment program.
SB 478 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the governing board of the Texas School for the Deaf.
SB 479 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the creation of a statewide media task force on dropout prevention.
SB 480 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to a report submitted to the legislature by the Central Education Agency about the statewide dropout rate.
SB 481 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to informing parents in a parent involvement and education program about other assistance programs available to the parent.
SB 496 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to unpaid maternity and parental leave for state employees.
SB 503 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave.
SB 504 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to computation of certain benefits under the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 505 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the goals and administration of the Texas Job-Training Partnership Act.
SB 506 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the participation of certain retirement systems in the proportionate retirement program.
SB 516 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the provision of medical services by a physician under a contract with a county or municipal corporation or a hospital district or authority.
SB 529 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to reimbursement of contributions to the group insurance program for retired public school employees; providing a penalty.
SB 546 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the provision of housing in Texas and to the abolition of the Texas Housing Agency and the Texas Department of Community Affairs and to the transfer of their functions to and the creation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
SB 574 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the membership of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
SB 577 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons.
SB 578 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to faculty representation on the governing boards of certain institutions of higher education.
SB 579 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of carpenters and millwrights; providing a penalty.
SB 584 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 585 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to public school employees who are called to active military service.
SB 613 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
Caption: Relating to the limit on coverage for certain annuity contracts under the Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association Act.
SB 614 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the expansion of the Communities in Schools program.
SB 615 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the lease of a state child care facility site.
SB 616 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the administration of the Crime Victims Compensation Act by the attorney general.
SB 629 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to required financial reports of life insurance or annuity companies under the optional retirement program.
SB 665 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to credit in, and benefits and administration of, the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 670 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/92
Caption: Relating to exemptions from ad valorem taxations for television stations that produce or broadcast public interest programming.
SB 671 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the offense of criminal trespass on the premises of a health care facility.
SB 672 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the compensation of certain persons under the Crime Victims Compensation Act for psychological or psychiatric counselling made necessary because of another's criminally injurious conduct.
SB 673 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to required multicultural course credit at general academic teaching institutions.
SB 680 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the administration of certain self-funded group insurance programs developed by the Employee Retirement System of Texas or public institutions of higher education.
SB 681 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to administration of, benefits payable by, and credit established in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 682 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to employee options regarding the group insurance programs for state and university employees.
SB 730 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the penalty for the offense of cruelty to animals.
SB 731 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to counselors and counseling programs in public schools.
SB 737 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the establishment of, participation and credit in, and benefits and administration of a retirement system for employees of certain municipalities; creating an offense and providing a penalty.
SB 738 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the establishment of, participation and credit in, and benefits and administration of, a retirement system for police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 816 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to membership in and benefits and administration of fire fighters' retirement systems in certain municipalities.
SB 817 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
Caption: Relating to renaming the group insurance advisory committee the group benefits advisory committee, and to the composition, powers, and duties of that advisory committee.
SB 818 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to water quality and the establishment of water quality standards and the assessment and management of water quality and establishing the plumbing loan fund.
SB 819 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a public service leave program for certain state employees.
SB 831 Last Action: House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to the continuation, functions, and change of the name of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission, the transfer of responsibility for architectural barrier programs from the commission to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the acquisition by the commission and other entities of property and services, including consulting and professional services and school buses; providing penalties.
SB 914 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of local governments to implement, finance, and administer the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, by adopting ordinances, imposing reasonable and necessary fees, and other measures pursuant thereto.
SB 915 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Supreme Court adopting provisions relating to free legal services for the poor.
SB 916 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to grade level retention of public school students.
SB 917 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to unpaid leave for state employees for educational purposes and for service with state employee organizations.
SB 1009 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to newly constructed apartments, condominium projects, mobile home parks, and multiple use facilities.
SB 1010 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to certain types of compensation for state employees.
SB 1011 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of school buses.
SB 1012 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the travel of state officers and employees.
SB 1013 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the tuition exemption at institutions of higher education for students who are blind or deaf.
SB 1014 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the creation of a tax-exempt money market mutual fund for state employees, state-wide elected officials and duly elected members of the Texas Legislature and providing for electronic funds transfer.
SB 1015 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of local governments to implement, finance, and administer the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, by adopting ordinances, imposing reasonable and necessary fees, and other measures pursuant thereto.
SB 1016 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the expiration period of emergency orders for protective services for certain incompetent elderly or disabled persons.
SB 1017 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to legal holidays that fall on a weekend.
SB 1018 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to implementation of Article III, Section 49-e-1 of the Constitution by the Texas Heritage Trust Fund Board, the issuance of bonds and administration of the fund as provided therein, and the establishment of state parks and recreational and natural areas.
SB 1198 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an appropriation to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for the purchase of real property.
SB 1199 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the offense of coercion of a public servant.
SB 1200 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to agreements or decisions and actions concerning a planned unit development district in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 1201 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the issuance of certain permits by the Texas Air Control Board and to the award of costs and attorney's fees in certain actions.
SB 1202 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to establishing a pilot wellness program for state employees, including faculty and employees of state-supported institutions of higher education.
SB 1203 Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to restroom facilities in places where the public congregates.
SB 1204 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to certain agencies subject to the Texas Sunset Act.
SB 1205 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of the Texas Protected Rivers System; providing civil and criminal penalties.
SB 1206 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to administration of insurance programs under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act and the Texas State College and University Employees Uniform Insurance Benefits Act.
SB 1207 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to child care services for state employees.
SB 1241 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the amounts of certain annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1242 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to regulation of groundwater in the Edwards Aquifer by the Texas Water Commission; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1296 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the purchase of certain services by state agencies and councils of government.
SB 1297 Last Action: Considered in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the removal of certain territory from an emergency services district by the governing body of a municipality.
SB 1298 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Health Services by Pres.
Caption: Relating to the assisting of visually impaired students in Texas by Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
SB 1299 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the more effective development of skills in the Texas work force.
SB 1314 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to criminal law magistrates for the district courts of Travis County; providing penalties.
SB 1315 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to discriminatory employment practices.
SB 1316 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to equal rights under the law.
SB 1317 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offenses of hate crime and institutional vandalism; prosecution of those crimes by the attorney general; allowing civil actions for those crimes; prohibiting the licensing of a peace officer convicted of those crimes; collecting and maintaining information about those crimes and establishing the hate crimes and institutional vandalism account.
SB 1318 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to discrimination in employment.
SB 1320 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the composition of certain state agencies, boards, and commissions.
SB 1321 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to restrictions on certain uses of groundwater during periods of drought in certain cities, providing injunctive relief, and providing penalties.
SB 1322 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the construction of a mental health crisis complex in Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the requirement of a lease-purchase agreement.
SB 1364 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the organizational structure and management of the Edwards Underground Water Districts; providing for the development and implementation of a region wide water use efficiency program and emergency water conservation plan within the boundaries of the Edwards Aquifer.
SB 1366 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Health Services by Pres.
Caption: Relating to the provision of social work services and to representations by a person who is not certified to practice social work.
SB 1367 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the representation of college and university students on the governing boards of their university systems.
SB 1369 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to changes to the state cooperation in local purchasing programs.
SB 1376 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the preservation of water quality in the Colorado River, establishing a non-degradation policy in certain undeveloped and urban watersheds, establishing obligations for the assessment of water quality by the Water Commission, the Lower Colorado River Authority, the City of Austin, and the Barton Springs-Aquifer Underground Conservation District, requiring the adoption of ordinances and ensuring representation of areas on bodies governed by such ordinances, limiting appeals of such ordinances, limiting the expenditure of state and federal funds for certain projects in certain areas, establishing standards and limitations on wastewater treatment and sewer line location, limitations on the creation of certain districts, and declaring an emergency.
SB 1404 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to water conservation, water management, and drought reduction programs and the prevention of waste in the Edwards Aquifer region and the Guadalupe, San Antonio, and Nueces River basins; and providing penalties.
SB 1405 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to indoor air quality; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1409 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to municipal drainage utility systems, including providing for powers and duties, expansion of service areas, and issuance of bonds; adding users of property to the customer base, providing for rate hearings, adopting ordinances and fee schedules, allowing liens for delinquent bills, and validating the operation of municipal billing system.
SB 1444 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to public school finance.
SB 1445 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to student fees for bus service at Southwest Texas State University.
SB 1475 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the health benefits plans of certain state employees.
SB 1488 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in San Marcos.
SB 1493 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to educational assistance to families in distress.
SB 1506 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to student services building fees at The University of Texas at Austin.
SB 1512 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Insurance Program administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1513 Last Action: Referred to Retirement & Aging
Caption: Relating to benefits for and compensation of certain state employees.
SB 1518 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the enforceability of personal property tax liens.
SB 1532 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
Caption: Relating to the fire department emergency program and the establishment of the Fire Department Emergency Board as a state agency.
SB 1545 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of the Austin/Travis County Health Services and Financing District.
SCR 18 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Renaming One Capitol Square the Annie Webb Blanton State Office Building.
SCR 29 Last Action: 1st Printing printed and distributed
Caption: Requesting that the Texas Education Agency have a designated staff person who is a social worker to assist with case management oriented dropout programs.
SCR 30 Last Action: 1st Printing printed and distributed
Caption: Requesting the State Board of Education to adopt a policy requiring each school district to hire a social services coordinator.
SCR 45 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Dr. and Mrs. William A. Webb upon the occasion of their retirement.
SCR 48 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Inviting Carlos Salinas de Gortari, President of the Republic of Mexico, to address the Regular Session of the 72nd Legislature in Joint Session on Friday, April 12, 1991.
SCR 63 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Granting Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the Department of Criminal Justice.
SCR 68 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting all public institutions of higher education in Texas to examine the recommendations of the Study Committee on the Use of Part-Time Faculty.
SCR 71 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Granting Floyd Martine permission to sue the Southland Oaks Municipal Utility District and the City of Austin.
SCR 72 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the Austin-Travis County Livestock Show and Rodeo.
SCR 73 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending all of the elementary art students in Austin and their teachers.
SCR 81 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring that all state departments and agencies be closed for a half day, emergency services excepted, beginning at noon on Friday, March 29, 1991.
SCR 94 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Granting Christopher, Susan, and Nathanial Eakle permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Human Resources.
SCR 106 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring the week of April 22 through 26, 1991, as "Thank A Parent Week" in recognition of outstanding parents and their vital role in Texas education.
SCR 107 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Father Charles Banks for his dedication to the spiritual needs of his parishioners.
SCR 111 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Expressing appreciation to Dr. Herman F. Mark for his outstanding achievements and extending best wishes for a celebratory 96th birthday.
SCR 115 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to establish a task force to study a plan for marketing the use of natural gas and/or alternative fuels to Texas motorists.
SCR 133 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Expressing gratitude to Dr. Wallace Mendelson for his exceptional contributions to the citizens of Texas.
SCR 134 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Directing the Bond Review Board to study the allocation and use of private activity bonds in this state.
SCR 139 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Extending sincere best wishes to the citizens of Hays County for a most successful and jubilant San Marcos-Hays County Day at the State Capitol.
SCR 143 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing and honoring the Texas Film Commission on the grand occasion of its 20th anniversary celebration and inviting Texas celebrities to visit Austin.
SCR 148 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Extending congratulations to the Pflugerville High School Band members for their magnificent accomplishments.
SCR 153 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Stephen F. Austin High School newspaper staff members on their outstanding achievements.
SCR 161 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Designating June 22, 1991, as "Texas Songwriters Day" in honor and recognition of their artistic vision.
SJR 5 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
SJR 33 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of the Texas Heritage Trust Fund for state parks and other property of public recreational value and natural heritage value, authorizing the issuance of bonds, and levying a tax.
SJR 37 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that a state board, commission, or other agency is governed by a board composed of an odd number of three or more members who serve staggered four-year terms.
SJR 45 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of a health services and financing district composed of the City of Austin or the City of Austin and Travis County, authorizing the district to levy an ad valorem tax on property located in the district, to levy a sales and use tax, to create indebtedness and to make or accept gifts or grants of funds and authorizing cities, counties and other political subdivisions, units of government, or local governmental entities in the district to transfer funds to the district.
SR 4 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Senator Carlos F. Truan for his many years of devoted service to New York Life Insurance Company and to the City of Corpus Christi and the State of Texas.
SR 52 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Erwin M. Dabbs for his 29 years of loyal service with the Texas Department of Human Services.
SR 75 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Aurelio G. Gutierrez on his retirement after 34 years of meritorious labors with the United States Postal Service.
SR 81 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Extending congratulations to Earl Christian Campbell for this induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
SR 128 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Dr. W. J. "Wil" Blechman of North Miami Beach, Florida, to the City of Austin for the Kiwanis Club Conference.
SR 138 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Daniel Ray Willliams of Austin.
SR 141 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Saint John United Church on the occasion of its 113th anniversary.
SR 146 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Elizabeth "Betsy" Hofheinz Martindale of San Marcos.
SR 149 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Carlos C. Ortiz for his outstanding service as Warden of the Federal Correctional Institution of Bastrop.
SR 156 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing gratitude to Pastor David Perez for his devotion to improving the lives of others through the Victory Outreach Program for chemical and drug abusers and those with criminal records.
SR 157 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Howard Craver of Texarkana.
SR 159 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Bill Anderson as a pioneer in the field of juvenile justice and commemorating the dedication of the Fourth Annual Contemporary Youth Issues Conference in his honor.
SR 207 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Chap 77 Girls for winning first place in the South Texas Youth Soccer Association State Games, Division II, in San Antonio.
SR 208 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Chaps 79-White under-12 boys team of the Chaparral Soccer Club for winning first place at the South Texas Youth Soccer Association State Games in San Antonio.
SR 210 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mr. Raul Yzaguirre, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Council of La Raza, for his many years of dedicated service to the Hispanic community.
SR 214 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Paul F. Roth who is retiring from his position as President of the Texas Division of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.
SR 232 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Teresa and Genaro Esparza on the occasion of their 66th wedding anniversary.
SR 255 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the second grade class of Mrs. Margie Brown from Eanes Elementary School.
SR 280 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of respected educator and community activist Mrs. Lucille Dotson Crawford of Austin.
SR 304 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Pericles Criss of Austin.
SR 305 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Carlos Ray Warren.
SR 310 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mel Collins of Uhland.
SR 318 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Scottish dance troupe Amethyst of Nova Scotia.
SR 321 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring March 13, 1991, as Parent Association for the Retarded of Texas Day.
SR 352 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James W. Field of Corpus Christi.
SR 369 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Commission for the Blind and congratulating the commission on 60 years of outstanding service.
SR 370 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Offering wholehearted support to the Canterbury Faire and to its sponsors, the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve and the Austin Junior Chamber of Commerce.
SR 373 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Reverend George V. Clark of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Austin for his many years of devoted service to his congregation and the citizens of Texas.
SR 376 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and designating March 20, 1991, "Delta Day" at the Capitol.
SR 377 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the women of the United States on the occasion of Women's History Month.
SR 378 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Hubert (Hub) Bechtol of Austin on his recent election to the National Football Foundation's College Football Hall of Fame.
SR 398 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the National, State and Local Government Benefits Association upon its arrival to San Antonio, April 14, 1991, for its 10th Annual Conference.
SR 401 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles L. Villasenor of Austin.
SR 412 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing deep appreciation to C. E. "Tate" Jordan, Sr. for his more than 37 years of exemplary service to the Austin Police Department.
SR 418 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Extending warm greetings and wishing much happiness to Patsy Irene Hobbs Harelik on the grand occasion of her 40th birthday.
SR 425 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Marcus Leroy Loftis.
SR 426 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Joining with the Saint John Regular Baptist Association Brotherhood Auxiliary in recognizing African-American principals for their outstanding efforts in the field of education.
SR 431 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Queen Kerensa Berry and Princesses Holly Harter, Amy Wimpey, Laura Linhart, Erika Smith, Courtney Hamilton, and Gretchen Schlachter of the 64th Texas Relays for their dedication and excellent performance of their duties.
SR 444 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Marian Hello Romero for her 27 years of loyal service with the Austin-Travis County Mental Health-Mental Retardation Center of Austin.
SR 486 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the Black Arts Alliance on the occasion of its Third Annual Excellence in the Arts Awards Program in Austin.
SR 514 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Keith Cash, Kerry Cash and Chris Samuels to the Texas Senate.
SR 523 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing appreciation to Roland Gamble whose expertise has contributed immeasurably to the superb highway system of Texas.
SR 524 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Bess Long on the occasion of her 35th birthday.
SR 558 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Capital City Branch 181 of the National Association of Letter Carriers on their 100th anniversary and the Auxiliary 111 of the Capital City Branch 181 on their 75th anniversary.
SR 574 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the College of Education of The University of Texas at Austin on the occasion of the celebration of its centennial year.
SR 592 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Extending birthday greetings to Representative Paul Moreno.
SR 596 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John Nira for his dedication and exceptional contributions to the Contrafraternity of Christian Doctrine program at San Jose Catholic Church in Austin.
SR 597 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Anna Singleton of Austin for her exemplary leadership at San Jose Catholic Church.
SR 600 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Vanessa Rochelle Merida who will receive the Zeta's Minority Youth Award in a ceremony to be held on April 28, 1991, at Wesley United Methodist Church.
SR 601 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Rhondolyn Celeste Harris who will receive the Zeta's Minority Youth Award in a ceremony to be held on April 28, 1991, at Wesley United Methodist Church.
SR 602 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Edana Elizabeth Walker who will receive the Zeta's Minority Youth Award in a ceremony to be held on April 28, 1991, at Wesley United Methodist Church.
SR 603 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the students of the High School Equivalency Program of Southwest Texas State University on their visit to the Capitol, May 9, 1991.
SR 604 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Marcus J. Johnson who will receive the Zeta's Minority Youth Award in a ceremony to be held on April 28, 1991, at Wesley United Methodist Church.
SR 605 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing James P. Rogers who will receive the Zeta's Minority Youth Award in a ceremony to be held on April 28, 1991, at Wesley United Methodist Church.
SR 606 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming participants in Project Overview, honorable guests from the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, to the capitol of the State of Texas on May 1, 1991.
SR 607 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to John L. Burgess on the occasion of his retirement from 27 years of distinguished public service with the Office of the Consumer Credit Commissioner.
SR 610 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Benee Donn Piper who will receive the Zeta's Minority Youth Award in a ceremony to be held on April 28, 1991, at Wesley Methodist Church.
SR 626 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing J. D. Bailey on the occasion of his retirement from his position as night security guard at the L.B.J. State Office Building.
SR 628 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Joining with the citizens of Austin in paying tribute to Dr. Gonzalo Garza for his outstanding contributions to education and for serving with great distinction as Acting Interim Superintendent of the Austin Independent School District.
SR 642 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Vanessa Patrice Bailey of Anahuac for being designated an Outstanding Black Freshman at The University of Texas at Austin by the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 643 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Carolyn Elizabeth Perry of Dallas for being designated an Outstanding Black Freshman at The University of Texas at Austin by the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 644 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rochelle Camille Hayes of Austin for being designated an Outstanding Black Freshman at The University of Texas at Austin by the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 645 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Leighton C. Walters of Houston for being designated an Outstanding Black Freshman at The University of Texas at Austin by the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 647 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Urging all Texans to join in the celebration of Cinco de Mayo.
SR 654 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Eugene Wesson of Smithville for being designated Outstanding Black Freshman at The University of Texas at Austin by the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 701 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Roland Hill and Michael Hornsby for being selected to represent the Texas Special Olympics at the 1991 International Summer Special Olympics Games held in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, July 19 through 27.
SR 702 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dr. Kelly Tom Hale on the joyful occasion of his 30th birthday.
SR 708 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Murchison Middle School Concert Band from Austin for being awarded the prestigious "Sudler Cup" from the John Philip Sousa Foundation.
SR 711 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Charles Ray Burton of Austin on the occasion of his 61st birthday.
SR 714 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Jan Frances Triplett for being selected as both the District Small Business Advocate and the State Small Business Advocate in 1991 by the United States Small Business Administration.
SR 720 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mr. Sergio Fernando Ferran on the occasion of his 39th birthday.
SR 752 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Joining with the Diocese of Austin in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Convencion Hispana on April 28, 1991, and paying tribute to one of its founders, Mr. Ramon Uvias.
SR 753 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dr. Gale L. Hubred, Senior Scientist at Chevron Research Company in California and Leader for its Environmental Group.
SR 754 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Gethsemane Lutheran Child Development Center of Austin for its 25 years of outstanding instruction for children.
SR 790 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ms. Anne Lowry of McCallum High School, First Place Winner of the Gray Panthers Essay Contest.
SR 791 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ms. Briana Shay of McCallum High School named the Second Place winner in the Gray Panthers Essay Contest.
SR 792 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ms. Lauren Schmidt of McCallum High School, Third Place winner in the Gray Panthers Essay Contest.
SR 793 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. Brady Gray of McCallum High School, runner-up in the Gray Panthers Essay Contest.
SR 794 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ms. Melissa Gilbert of McCallum High School, runner-up in the Gray Panthers Essay Contest.
SR 795 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ms. Courtney King of McCallum High School, runner-up in the Gray Panthers Essay Contest.
SR 817 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to H. E. Bovay, Jr., for his distinguished engineering career and noteworthy accomplishments.
SR 835 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Anna Marie Scott.
SR 858 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Southwest Texas State University Center for initiatives in Education staff on their Project Excel Program.
SR 877 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending the Senate rules for the conference committee report on House Bill No. 734.
SR 881 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Joining with the citizens of Uhland in commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Old Spanish Trail.
SR 882 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Austin Area Translators and Interpreters Association on the occasion of their first regional conference in Austin.
SR 883 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joe Roddy, Jr., of Austin.
SR 884 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing and honoring Mrs. Nancy Jane Jackson Barker on the occasion of her retirement after 20 years of distinguished service at the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
SR 900 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending the Senate rules to allow the conference committee on Senate Bill 352 to outside the bounds of the committee.
SR 901 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending the Senate rules to allow the conference committee on SB 831 to go outside the bounds of the committee.
72nd 1st Called Session
SB 23 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to public officers and employees and to public servant benefits.
SB 25 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation, functions, and change of the name of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission, the transfer of responsibility for architectural barrier programs from the commission to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the transfer of responsibility for the personal property accounting system from the commission to the comptroller, and the acquisition by the commission and other entities of property and services; providing penalties.
SB 36 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to restroom facilities in places where the public congregates.
SB 55 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of the Austin/Travis County Health Services and Financing District.
SB 56 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to indoor air quality; providing a civil penalty.
SB 57 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in San Marcos.
SB 91 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the Texas Heritage Trust and State and Local Parks Funds Act.
SCR 8 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Granting Christopher, Susan, and Nathaniel Eakle permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Human Services.
SCR 20 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting the governor to appoint a task force to study and make recommendations on the possible closure or consolidation of facilities of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
SJR 10 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of a health services and financing district composed of the City of Austin or the City of Austin and Travis County, authorizing the district to levy an ad valorem tax on property located in the district, to levy a sales and use tax, to create indebtedness and to make or accept gifts or grants of funds and authorizing cities, counties and other political subdivisions, . . . .
SJR 17 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
SR 3 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Bells of Joy for their performance at the Kennedy Center's Juneteenth Jubilee in Washington, D.C.
SR 16 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Dallas Cowboys and their owner, Jerry Jones, to Austin for their annual summer training session.
SR 35 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Project Excel for providing training and technical assistance in reducing the number of dropouts at Kimball High School.
SR 53 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to Colonel Joe E. Milner on the occasion of his retirement as Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety after 37 years of service.
SR 100 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tom Albin for his tenure on the Wells Branch Municipal Utility District Board of Directors and urging him to continue his leadership role in neighborhood activities.
SR 139 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing pride and admiration for the unparalleled acts of heroism of Austin firefighters Bryan Noack and Steve Tittle.
SR 140 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Robb Wagner for his recent selection as a winner of The Jefferson Award which is bestowed by the American Institute for Public Service.
SR 152 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dr. Harlan Smith who was recently selected to receive NASA's Distinguished Public Service Medal.
SR 168 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Connie R. Yerwood Conner of Austin.
SR 169 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Schlotzsky's Sandwich Shops on the occasion of their 10th anniversary.
SR 178 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Evia B. Lehman, who recently retired after 42 years of distinguished service with the Austin State School.
SR 179 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Clarence Lehman who recently retired after 45 years of meritorious service with the Austin State School.
SR 180 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas General Land Office and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse for their Town Lake Cleanup Campaign scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 1991.
SR 192 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Charles D. Mathews.
SR 193 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing sincere appreciation to Charles E. Milton.
SR 201 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jackson C. Mouton, Jr., of Austin.
SR 214 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jean Clark, employee of the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts, on the occasion of her retirement after more than three decades of service.
72nd 2nd Called Session
SB 9 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to abolishing the State Purchasing and General Services Commission and creating the General Services Department; to transferring responsibility for architectural barriers programs from the commission to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; to transferring responsibility for personal property accounting from the commission to the comptroller; to travel regulations for state government; to establishing a Texas Office of Personnel Services within the Texas Employment Commission; and to the acquisition and use by the state and by other governmental entities of property and services.
SB 20 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the management of funds received by the board; and authorizing the issuance of bonds.
SB 21 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in San Marcos.
SB 29 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to public officers and employees and to public servant benefits.
SB 30 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of the Austin/Travis County Health Services and Financing District.
SB 62 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the creation of state limited banking associations.
SCR 4 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating IBM on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its Austin facility.
SCR 5 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Stephanie Woods on her impressive ability and her outstanding performance at the Pan American Games.
SCR 6 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Expressing admiration and respect for the life and memory of Florence Anderson Clark for her untiring efforts in behalf of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
SCR 12 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to reestablish the Texas Transition Task Force.
SJR 1 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of a health services and financing district composed of the City of Austin or the City of Austin and Travis County, authorizing the district to levy an ad valorem tax on property located in the district, to levy a sales and use tax, to create indebtedness and to make or accept gifts or grants of funds and authorizing cities, counties and other political subdivisions, units of government, or local governmental entities in the district to transfer funds to the district.
SJR 2 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
SR 18 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Leonard Mell of Austin on the occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary.
SR 19 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending George V. Clark for his 18 years of meritorious service as director of the Office for Civil Rights for the Texas Rehabilitation Commission and extending best wishes on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 33 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert Lee Bales of Austin.
SR 36 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ruth Ellinger for her outstanding work within the American labor movement.
SR 66 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Beverly Jeanine Veltman of Austin on the occasion of her 50th birthday.
72nd 3rd Called Session
SR 53 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Expressing intent of the Texas Legislature that S.B. No. 1, establishing districts for the Texas Senate, be implemented at the earliest possible date that provides for the efficient and proper conduct of the primary elections.
SR 56 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Marthalena Pryor of Taylor.
SR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute of Lynn Brown on the occasion of his retirement from Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
SR 84 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Arnulfo Flores of Austin on the occasion of their 36th wedding anniversary.
72nd 4th Called Session
SCR 8 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating IBM Austin for its significant distinction in the area of environmental programs.
SR 23 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Manley Head.
SR 24 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Reverend James E. Obey, Sr.
SR 30 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former Senator Robert Lee "Bob" Vale.
SR 31 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Stephen F. Austin High School girls volleyball team.
SR 32 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Luther Louis Hering.
SR 33 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Donald W. Ray.
SR 36 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William E. Colbert.
SR 37 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Egbert W. "Bud" Aylesworth.
SR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Earl Podolnick.
SR 49 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Frank Mann.
SR 53 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Tom Kilmer Pollard.
SR 61 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Nancy Philips Jones.
SR 62 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Trish Christine Rodgers.
SR 63 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Earl R. Kilgore.
SR 70 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Michael Hayward on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
71st Regular Session
SB 14 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to definitions, punishment for offenses, and regulation of delivery of substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act and to the definition of "dangerous drug" under the Dangerous Drugs Act.
SB 29 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to chemical precursor and chemical laboratory apparatus record- keeping, reporting, and transfer requirements and penalites; to chemical precursor and chemical laboratory apparatus transfer permits; and to....
SB 34 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the computation of certain service retirement annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 46 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 51 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to annex certain political subdivisions and to the authority of the subdivisions' governing bodies to continue in existence after the annexation.
SB 58 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the amounts of certain annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 84 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to requirements regarding state, executive, legislative and judicial employees injured on the job.
SB 151 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to an education program for students who are pregnant or who are parents.
SB 152 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to dropout reduction in the public school system.
SB 155 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to child care provided by public schools.
SB 166 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an emergency pay raise for state employees.
SB 203 Last Action: Governor submitted as emergency
Caption: Relating to an emergency appropriation to the Texas Department of Commerce for the redemption of bonds issued to finance improvements made at certain research and development facilities as part of the state program of...
SB 205 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to public school parent involvement programs.
SB 246 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to prekindergarten programs for certain children.
SB 253 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to eligibility for participation in the Texas State College and University Employees Uniform Insurance Benefits Act.
SB 254 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to tuition and fees payments at institutions of higher education.
SB 284 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the provision of child-care services to state employees; establishing a task force and pilot program.
SB 291 Last Action: Laid on table in committee
Caption: Relating to mandatory retirement ages for tenured faculty at institutions of higher education.
SB 367 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to participation by certain school districts in the Communities in Schools program.
SB 371 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to certain job-training service providers and programs.
SB 372 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, and operation of the fire department emergency program under the jurisdiction of the Fire Department Emergency Board, and to funding of the program by an ...
SB 373 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a parent's duty to support a child of the parent's child and the creation of a criminal offense for nonsupport of the child.
SB 405 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the assignment of a pregnant student to a special education class.
SB 406 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to temporary disability leave for full-time public school employees.
SB 458 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the services of certain professional counselors in health insurance coverage.
SB 459 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a state agency pay the costs of testing and counseling an employee who may have been exposed to human immunodeficiency virus while performing duties of state employment.
SB 460 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to legislative leave for peace officers and fire fighters.
SB 461 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave.
SB 479 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the continuation, powers, and duties of the Commission on Human Rights.
SB 480 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to registered nurses administering medications prescribed by persons licensed by the Texas State Board of Podiatry Examiners.
SB 481 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the continuation, powers, and duties of the Texas Indian Commission.
SB 500 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to permitting students who drop out and return to school during the same school year to earn class credit that school year.
SB 536 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the Texas AIDS medication grant program.
SB 552 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the testing of and remedial opportunities for students at public institutions of higher education.
SB 553 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to legal holidays that fall on a weekend.
SB 554 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of a sick leave pool to benefit certain employees of the Department of Public Safety.
SB 555 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to repeal of the fee required to be charged on dismissal of a charge of failure to maintain financial responsibility for use of a motor vehicle.
SB 571 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal trespass committed in a shelter center.
SB 572 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem.
SB 596 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the sale by the Department of Public Safety of certain real property in Travis County.
SB 597 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the sale by the Texas Department of Public Safety to the city of Austin of certain real property in Travis County.
SB 598 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to student peer assistance and leadership and instruction in public schools.
SB 663 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to computing the hours of labor of certain members of the fire department in certain cities.
SB 707 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the provision of services by certain state agencies to students at risk of dropping out of school.
SB 709 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the notification to crime victims of certain rights available to those victims under state law and to the designation of crime victim liaisons.
SB 800 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to membership and credit in, contributions to, benefits from, and administration of fire fighters' retirement systems in certain municipalities.
SB 825 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specially designed license plates.
SB 850 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the licensing of jailers, peace officers, reserve law enforcement officers, and state correctional officers by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
SB 893 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the selection of members of fire fighters' and police officers' civil service commissions.
SB 928 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to faculty representation on the governing boards of certain institutions of higher education.
SB 958 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the conveyance of state owned real property and improvements in Travis County and to the disposition of the proceeds.
SB 1026 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to exempting from the sales and use taxes purchases made by certain joint research and development ventures as defined by 15 U.S.C. Section 4301.
SB 1027 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to duplication, bootlegging, labeling, and other practices related to recordings and performances; creating offenses and providing penalties.
SB 1118 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a reserve sick leave program for state employees.
SB 1119 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to eligibility for insurance and benefits coverage on transfer from one institution of higher education to another, from an institution of higher education to a state department or agency . . .
SB 1120 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to scholarship students at institutions of higher education.
SB 1152 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to contract awards by units of local government.
SB 1153 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the effective dates for the imposition and repeal of additional local taxes by certain counties and cities; and declaring an emergency.
SB 1233 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees.
SB 1234 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the creation of an advisory council for the selection of members of governing boards of public senior colleges and universities.
SB 1235 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the sale of certain state-owned real property in Travis County and to the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the development, construction, renovation, and furnishing of facilities for the Texas....
SB 1236 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to qualifications for a court appointed interpreter.
SB 1237 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the effect of having received probation in a criminal case on an applicant for certain licenses issued by the Texas Department of Human Services or a licensee operating under certain licenses issued....
SB 1238 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the availability of probation for a person convicted of murder and the time at which a person confined for that offense becomes eligible for parole.
SB 1239 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an appropriation to the State Purchasing and General Services Commission for grave markers for the State Cemetery.
SB 1240 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense of murder and sexual abuse of a corpse.
SB 1241 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the validation of certain agreements between certain home-rule municipalities and The University of Texas System.
SB 1242 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to hours of labor for fire fighters and police officers.
SB 1250 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to labor agreements and employee rights of certain public transportation or transit authorities and to former employees of an acquired transportation system.
SB 1274 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Teacher Training for Paraprofessionals program in Texas.
SB 1275 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to prejudgment interest in condemnation cases.
SB 1276 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to tenant remedies against the owner or landlord of an apartment house for cutoffs of electricity, gas, or water furnished to an apartment house through a mastermeter; relating to cutoff procedures and the ...
SB 1313 Last Action: Meeting canceled
Caption: Relating to the filing of an application for a place on the ballot for a general primary election.
SB 1314 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to changing the name of the Texas School for the Blind to the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
SB 1315 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning facilities and improvements to be used for scientific research development and economic development and diversification.
SB 1447 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Board of Pardons and Paroles to place certain persons on unsupervised parole or mandatory supervision.
SB 1448 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to establishing the Texas partnership and scholarship program.
SB 1449 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain villages to adopt an extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 1450 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the administration and coordination of job training and related employment programs in the state.
SB 1451 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a fee on bonds in criminal cases and the creation of the crime stoppers assistance fund in the state treasury.
SB 1452 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the rights of employees of certain municipalities.
SB 1468 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to discrimination because of race, religion, color, sex, or national origin by officers or employees of the state or a political subdivision of the state.
SB 1478 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the conveyance of state-owned real property in exchange for equivalent value real property and declaring an emergency.
SB 1480 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the creation of a Child Care Development Board and a Child Care Advisory Committee and to using state-owned buildings for child care facilities.
SB 1495 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the use of seized funds for the storage and disposal of controlled substances and raw materials seized under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
SB 1501 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the composition of the interagency coordinating council for services to students who drop out of school or who are at risk of dropping out of school.
SB 1556 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the statutory county courts in Travis County.
SB 1646 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the West Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3.
SB 1647 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the West Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4.
SB 1648 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the West Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 5.
SB 1651 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles used to transport clients of certain agencies from motor bus regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas and to insurance standards for those vehicles.
SB 1670 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to a county's participation in the siting of a municipal solid waste management facility.
SB 1671 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the siting of new Type I municipal solid waste sites or operations within 1,000 feet of an established residence, church, school, dedicated public park, or cemetery, or within 1,000 feet of a public...
SB 1707 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to noise abatement requirements for certain municipal airports.
SB 1732 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to exempting certain purchases of machinery and equipment used for research and development from sales and use taxes.
SB 1807 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the powers and functions of a housing authority, including its powers to issue and secure bonds.
SB 1818 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the provision of municipal services to newly annexed areas; procedures for annexing and disannexing territory previously annexed for limited purposes and validation of annexations ...
SB 1848 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a pilot program for intervention strategies for elementary school students at risk of dropping out of school.
SB 1849 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of medical and health care professions at institutions of higher education.
SB 1852 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the addition of a special director on the board of directors of certain water control and improvement districts.
SCR 12 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Granting permission to the Austin Jaycees to use the house and senate chambers on January 21, 1989, and January 20, 1990.
SCR 13 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker to recreate the Joint Special Committee on High School Dropouts.
SCR 20 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Myrtle Crockett Smith on her 100th birthday.
SCR 21 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Encouraging agencies and organizations involved in dropout prevention to extend services to youths 12 and 13 years of age.
SCR 25 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Directing the Legislative Budget Board staff to monitor use of federal Job Training Partnership Act funds.
SCR 26 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Memorializing Congress to lower the age of eligibility for participation in JTPA-funded programs for dropout prevention.
SCR 27 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring February 1, 1989 to be City of Austin Day.
SCR 28 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring Lord Mayor Steve Condous, Lady Mayoress Angela Condous, Councillor Brian Anders, and Geoff Wagner to be Honorary Texans.
SCR 29 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring February 5-11, 1989 to be Burn Awareness Week in Texas.
SCR 33 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Willie Wells.
SCR 43 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Creating the Statewide Media Task Force on Dropout Prevention.
SCR 46 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Edith H. Buss.
SCR 50 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting that certain federal funds be made available for single parents and homemakers programs at the secondary level.
SCR 51 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Encouraging the State Board of Education to use certain federal funds for programs relating to latchkey children and pregnant teens.
SCR 53 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Dean Robert D. King.
SCR 55 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the elementary art students in Austin and their teachers.
SCR 56 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Designating the State Capitol as a "Safe Place" for runaway youths.
SCR 59 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Directing the Texas Aeronautics Commission to organize and administer a program of aeronautical education.
SCR 60 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Encouraging the State Board of Education to include the peer assistance and leadership course to each school district.
SCR 64 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Establishing the Select Committee on Employee Classification and Compensation.
SCR 68 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the Young Men's Business League.
SCR 82 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the issuance of Texas Public Finance Authority revenue bonds to finance the construction of a new warehouse for the State Purchasing and General Services Commission.
SCR 84 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Expressing appreciation for the achievements of the Marine Photographic Squadron VMD-154.
SCR 86 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Welcoming participants of the 1989 Branders Jeans Tour of Texas.
SCR 91 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Opal Petty permission to sue the state and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
SCR 92 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Josie Champion, Juanita Meier and Mary Roberson permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
SCR 93 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Allowing heads of state agencies to release employees for up to one-half day on March 24, 1989.
SCR 94 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Gordon Bailey on his 80th birthday.
SCR 97 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the Austin Smiles Medical Mission Team.
SCR 109 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Vivian Volk and Mary Wegrzyn permission to sue the State of Texas and the Department of Human Services.
SCR 121 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Wayne Lippold and others permission to sue the state and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
SCR 125 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Clearwater Constructors, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Corrections.
SCR 131 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Barbara Jean White.
SCR 133 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Christopher, Susan, and Nathaniel Eakle permission to sue the state and the Department of Human Services.
SCR 136 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting John H. Biggar and others permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
SCR 141 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Charles Allen permission to sue the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SCR 152 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Haynie Chapel United Methodist Church.
SCR 155 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Nellie Yocum permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies.
SCR 156 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Yvonne and Stanley Cramer permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
SCR 174 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Dr. Thomas David Kirksey.
SJR 19 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to create a fire department emergency fund and to authorize the state to provide scholarships, grants, loans, and other financial assistance to local fire ...
SR 9 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing the Austin Lyric Opera and declaring January 12, 1989, Austin Lyric Opera Day.
SR 10 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Matthew Thomas Romberg.
SR 16 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Welcoming Laurence Luckinbill to Texas.
SR 29 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating State Representative Senfronia Thompson for her many years of public service.
SR 53 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Police Officer Ramiro Olvera, Jr.
SR 54 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of William A. Perkins.
SR 57 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Anne Metcalfe Clark.
SR 60 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Mack G. DeLeon, Sr.
SR 78 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Wallace Shropshire.
SR 81 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Honoring the delegation from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, People's Republic of China.
SR 130 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Frank E. Medina.
SR 133 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to the directors and teachers of the Science Academy of Austin.
SR 174 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
SR 178 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Dionne Phillips Bagsby on being chosen as Executive Woman of the Year.
SR 224 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the Austin Seangerrunde Damenchor on its 30th anniversary.
SR 227 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Ron Durham of Pflugerville.
SR 235 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Austin Patrol Officer Robert Townes Martinez, Jr.
SR 237 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Bert Joseph Johnson of Austin.
SR 238 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Paul Gorton Blanton of Wimberley.
SR 251 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Declaring March 15, 1989 PART Day in Texas.
SR 252 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Welcoming Maureen Sweeney Syring.
SR 277 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the efforts of the Friends of the Library and congratulating them on the 25th anniversary of Kyle Community Library.
SR 278 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Technical Sergeant Emilio R. Jaso, United States Air Force, (Retired) for his contribution to his state and his country.
SR 322 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Dr. David M. Austin for his contribution to the state and its people.
SR 323 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Proclaiming April as Texas Special Olympics' "A Time for Heroes" month.
SR 370 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Declaring April 8, 1989, Wild Basin Cleanup Day.
SR 393 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the Travis High School basketball team on its excellent season and the Class 4A title.
SR 427 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Juan P. Garcia.
SR 431 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Mattie Emma Gandy Adams of Austin.
SR 432 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing Albert Huffstickler for his wonderful gift of poetry to the people of Austin and to the world.
SR 433 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Larry, David and Stacy Lynn Bales and Steve and Debra McMichael for reopening Scholz Garten.
SR 439 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending and applauding David Talbot III on receiving the Zeta's Minority Youth Award.
SR 440 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending and applauding Michelle Louise Adams on receiving the Zeta's Minority Youth Award.
SR 441 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending and applauding Emiko Davis on receiving the Zeta's Minority Youth Award.
SR 442 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending and applauding Tasha Dean Moore on receiving the Zeta's Minority Youth Ward.
SR 443 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending and applauding Tashia Carlette Thompson on receiving the Zeta's Minority Youth Award.
SR 444 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending and applauding Rodney K. Moseley on receiving the Zeta's Minority Youth Award.
SR 445 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Gina Tasby on receiving the Zeta's Minority Youth Award.
SR 448 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the San Marcos First Christian Church on the completion of their magnificent new home.
SR 464 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Acknowledging the accomplishments of the Scheib Opportunity Center program and its board of directors on behalf of the mentally disabled.
SR 465 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Motorola Incorporated on receiving the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
SR 466 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the San Marcos High School for its drug-free program.
SR 467 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending David L. Houston, Jr., for his dedicated efforts toward being a winner and for motivating his friends to become winners as well.
SR 468 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Kenny J. Wrubel for his dedicated efforts toward being a winner and for motivating his friends to become winners as well.
SR 474 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing the achievements of the Texas Alpine Society.
SR 490 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the First Annual Crimestoppers State Conference.
SR 497 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Bernie M. "Pop" Smith.
SR 513 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Declaring April 27, 1989, Child Support Enforcement Awareness Day in Texas.
SR 528 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the sponsors, participants and leaders involved in the teen pregnancy and dropout prevention issues and commending them on their efforts to resolve this tragic dilemma.
SR 538 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing the interns and volunteers from Southwestern University, St. Edward's University, The University of Texas and Bowie High School who served in the office of Senator Barrientos during the 71st Legislative....
SR 547 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the Ronald McDonald House.
SR 593 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Proclaiming May, 1989, as Karate Kids of Texas, Villareal Karate Club Just Say No to Drugs Month.
SR 594 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Proclaiming the week of May 14-21, 1989, as Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve Week.
SR 643 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Welcoming the eminent delegation from Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
SR 644 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of George Bailey of Austin.
SR 645 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Cypress Elementary School for receiving the 1989 Outstanding School Volunteer Program Award for a small district.
SR 646 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the Stephen F. Austin Girls' Swim Team for their recent accomplishments.
SR 647 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Townsend C. Miller of Austin.
SR 675 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Mr. Miguel Castillo Mojica for his lifetime of service and for his humanitarian efforts on behalf of the people of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
SR 695 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Galyean on their 55th wedding anniversary.
SR 696 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Honoring all who have contributed to the success of the Texas Special Olympics.
SR 703 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Frank Wright of Austin on being honored as the Public Citizen of Social Workers/Texas.
SR 704 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating National Image, Incorporated, on its 17th annual national training conference and convention as it continues to serve the members of the Hispanic community.
SR 705 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the Boating Trades Association of Texas for sponsoring the Texas Lakeshore Cleanup Project.
SR 706 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Michael Louis Gutierrez, M.D., for his superb academic and personal achievement.
SR 707 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Mrs. Vivien Richard for her superb contributions to the educational system of Texas and extending best wishes to her for a rich and rewarding retirement.
SR 712 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing and commending the efforts of the Vietnam Veterans' Bouldin Creek Park Foundation.
SR 713 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Expressing appreciation to Robert Parks for his contributions to his city and for making Kyle a better place in which to live.
SR 714 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating David Isaac Cates for being honored as a national Presidential Scholar.
SR 737 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Declaring that the State of Texas recognize the third Tuesday of September as International Day of Peace and that the cities and school districts be encouraged to pass similar resolutions of recognition.
SR 751 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Expressing great pride and best wishes upon the Atlantic Exchange Program.
SR 752 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Ruth Ellinger.
SR 753 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to Cecilia Hart for her achievement in graduating from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy.
SR 754 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Hattie Pope of Granger on her 100th birthday.
SR 774 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas Lady Longhorns for their momentous 1988-1989 basketball season.
SR 810 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the career of service to his fellowman to which Dr. James C. Sharp, Jr., has dedicated himself.
SR 839 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Expressing appreciation to Tom Godfrey for his diligence and loyalty during the years of faithful service he has given the Senate.
SR 840 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the splendid and courageous first lady of San Miguel, Mrs. Peggy Zavala, for her important work in alleviating the plight of the poor in her community.
71st 1st Called Session
SB 26 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to an emergency appropriation to the state Commission on Human Rights.
SB 54 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to permitting the Department of Public Safety to charge fees for permits for sales and purchases of precursor chemicals and chemical laboratory apparatus.
SB 61 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to establishing the Texas partnership and scholarship program.
SB 102 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Williamson-Travis Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
SCR 1 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the Reverend Dr. John Carlton Gilbert.
SCR 3 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Jimmy Kaylor and William H. Main permission to sue the State of Texas and the Air Control Board.
SR 20 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Martin Vega of Austin on their 25th wedding anniversary.
SR 22 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Myrtle Arvern Johnson on the conclusion of a successful career in which she made notable contributions to her field of business education.
SR 44 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Hans Mark on his 60th birthday.
SR 72 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Expressing sincere appreciation to the delegation from Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China.
SR 115 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Honoring Greg Young on his thrilling triumph in Washington.
SR 116 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Willie F. Rolff on his productive career and extending best wishes to him for a rich and rewarding retirement.
SR 117 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Sandra Martinez for her meritorious service to the City of Kyle above and beyond the call of duty.
SR 120 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Gilberto Vera, Sr.
SR 126 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing the Bales and McMichael families for their dedication to and management of Scholz Garten.
SR 129 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Jack Leo for going above and beyond the call of duty for the Austin Police Department.
SR 130 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending and applauding the civic career of Austin Police Captain Freddie Maxwell.
SR 145 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Barbara Ann Schlief on her birthday.
SR 148 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of John T. Polanco, Sr., of San Marcos.
SR 149 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of McBride Wilson, Sr., of San Marcos.
SR 173 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Isaac Bertram Bell on his 100th birthday.
SR 195 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Mary Helen Vidaurri of Austin.
71st 2nd Called Session
SB 23 Last Action: Reported favorably w/amendments
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Williamson-Travis Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
SB 45 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxes property owned or leased by certain cooperative research and development organizations.
SCR 1 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Christopher and Susan Eakle permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Human Services.
SCR 10 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Hobart Gaines.
SCR 17 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring April 22, 1990, as Earth Day in Texas.
SCR 22 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Refugee Rights, Inc., permission to sue the state, the Central Education Agency, and the Texas Health and Human Services Coordinating Council.
SCR 25 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Expressing legislative intent regarding judicial districts in Travis County.
SR 9 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. U. M. "Buck" Frizzell of Austin on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 10 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Raymond E. Stotzer, Jr. of McQueeney.
SR 11 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Professor Darwin Klingman.
SR 12 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Ada DeBlanc Simond of Austin.
SR 13 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Philip James Bashara, Sr., of Austin.
SR 14 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Rigoberto Gaona of Austin.
SR 15 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Samuel "Chuffie" Alexander of Austin.
SR 16 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Joe N. Perrone of Austin.
SR 17 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Tom Long of Austin.
SR 30 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harry Challstrom on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 33 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Alfreda Head of Austin.
SR 35 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of A. C. (Al) Miller.
SR 43 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Thomas S. Prentice of Richardson.
SR 50 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Rangel of Austin on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 51 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing Dr. Billye J. Brown for her superior accomplishments as dean of The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing.
SR 53 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Cub Scout Pack 9 on 50 years of developing good citizenship, sportsmanship, and respect for others.
SR 67 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Julia Guadalupe Marchan on being named a semifinalist in McDonald's Hispanic Heritage Art Contest for Children.
SR 68 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Dorothy Lee Bolton of Austin.
SR 69 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Jill A. Shaw for her contributions to the Interagency Council on Dropout Prevention and Recovery.
SR 70 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Dr. Anita Sylvia Garcia for her dedicated service to the youth of Texas.
SR 75 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Byron Griffin for his dedication to the schoolchildren of Texas.
SR 94 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the Bells of Joy for the enjoyment they have brought into the lives of others.
71st 3rd Called Session
SB 22 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Williamson-Travis Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
SB 40 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxes property owned or leased by certain cooperative research and development organizations.
SB 48 Last Action: Referred to S/C on Public Education
Caption: Relating to counselors and counseling programs in schools; making an appropriation.
SB 67 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the imposition of court costs in certain criminal cases for the funding of the crime stoppers assistance account; making an appropriation.
SB 71 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Glen Rose Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
SR 11 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Bryker Woods Elementary School on its 50th anniversary.
SR 14 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Mary Naomi "Nonie" Roan Martin of Austin.
SR 17 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Dottie Sue Patton of Austin.
SR 23 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Judge M. P. "Rusty" Duncan III of Austin.
SR 29 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Sifuentes Moreno of Austin.
SR 33 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing the unique and worthwhile function that Stars Over Austin provides in preserving and further promoting Texas music.
SR 34 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Jerome Supple on his appointment as President of Southwest Texas State University.
SR 35 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Inez Hester of Driftwood.
SR 38 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating William R. Campbell of the Legislative Budget Board on his new position as the Deputy Director of the Texas Air Control Board.
SR 39 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Beth Brown Boettner of Austin.
SR 44 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Judge and Brigadier General J. Travis Blakeslee of Austin.
SR 46 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Candelaria Deolloz of Austin.
SR 49 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Apolinar A. Mendoza for receiving the American G.I. Forum "Man of the Year" award for 1989.
SR 54 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Welcoming esteemed educator and youth advocate William E. Milliken.
SR 68 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Ms. Catalina Vasquez Villalpando for her accomplishments which led to her current position as United States Treasurer.
SR 74 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the Princesses of the 63rd Texas Relays.
71st 4th Called Session
SB 46 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the imposition of court costs in certain criminal cases for the funding of the crime stoppers assistance account; making an appropriation.
SB 47 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Williamson-Travis Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
SB 48 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Glen Rose Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
SB 49 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxes property owned or leased by certain cooperative research and development organizations.
SB 80 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a student health services building fee at the University of Texas at Austin.
SCR 7 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring April 12 as Texas Space Day.
SCR 11 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Hays County Historical Commission.
SCR 12 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Gary Job Corps Center.
SR 4 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Jesse O. Ledesma of Austin.
SR 8 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing the Work Force Diversity Department of Motorola's Personnel Office and the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas, Austin Chapter, for cosponsoring a special celebration to observe Cinco de Mayo.
SR 25 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Bill Neely of Austin.
SR 32 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Jane P. Michael for receiving one of the fourth annual Texas Excellence Awards for Outstanding High School Teachers.
SR 87 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Expressing appreciation to Joe S. Ybarbo for his years of devoted work on behalf of the citizens of this state.
SR 107 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the staff and volunteers of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Austin for their exceptional services on behalf of the young people of Austin.
SR 119 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Honoring Estela G. Chapa for her unwavering commitment to the education of the young people of Texas.
71st 5th Called Session
SB 67 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxes property owned or leased by certain cooperative research and development organizations.
SB 68 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a student health services building fee at the University of Texas at Austin.
SB 69 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the imposition of court costs in certain criminal cases for the funding of the crime stoppers assistance account; making an appropriation.
SB 81 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Glen Rose Special Utility District.
SB 82 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Williamson-Travis Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
SCR 4 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Encouraging faculty, students, and administrators at educational institutions to establish a multicultural component within the university.
SCR 7 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Antonio David Lucero.
SR 4 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Honoring the long and productive career of Gary Hughes and extending to him all best wishes in his new position.
SR 36 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing May, 1990, as "Mental Health Month" in Texas.
SR 44 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Declaring the 50th birthday of Bruce Foster Hupp a most suitable occasion to commend his extraordinary character and admirable qualities.
SR 46 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to the Lady Longhorn Basketball team for another spectacular season.
SR 47 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to the Longhorn men's basketball team and its coaches on its fine performance during the 1989-1990 season and for bringing enjoyment and excitement to all who followed its championship...
SR 48 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to the Longhorn men's tennis team on its successful season.
SR 49 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to the 1990 Lady Longhorn tennis team for its triumphant season.
SR 50 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to The University of Texas at Austin Women's Track team on their 1990 championship season.
SR 51 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the Longhorn Swimming Team for its stunning performance at the national meet.
SR 52 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to the Lady Longhorn Swimming and Diving team for winning the national championship.
SR 53 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to the Lady Longhorn golf team on their impressive triumphs in the Southwest Conference championship match.
SR 76 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Miss Carmen Gamboa for her faithful and valuable work on behalf of the children of Texas.
SR 79 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Consuelo R. Mercado on her retirement for her outstanding contributions to the people of Texas.
SR 86 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the James Bowie High School Bulldog Band on earning the Grand Sweepstakes Trophy at the All American Music Festival in Orlando.
SR 87 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Police Chief David Buesing as he completes 10 years of meritorious devotion to the well-being and security of the citizens of Pflugerville.
SR 94 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Abdon Rivera "Phoebe" Herrera.
SR 116 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending best wishes to Andy Liebler as he embarks on a new chapter in his life and commending him for a job well done.
71st 6th Called Session
SB 14 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Glen Rose Special Utility District.
SB 15 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxes property owned or leased by certain cooperative research and development organizations.
SB 16 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a student health services building fee at the University of Texas at Austin.
SB 17 Last Action: Effective in 90 days--9/6/90
Caption: Relating to the imposition of court costs in certain criminal cases for the funding of the crime stoppers assistance account; making an appropriation.
SB 18 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Williamson-Travis Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
SR 61 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Declaring Tejas as an official publication of the University of Texas at Austin.
70th Regular Session
SB 23 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the hours in a workweek for fire fighters in certain cities; amending Subsection (a), Section 6, Chapter 38, Acts of the 49th Legislature, Regular Session, 1945, as amended (Article 1269p, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
SB 24 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to offenses relating to hazing at or in connection with an educational institution; providing criminal penalties.
SB 25 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of a prisoner serving cumulative sentences.
SB 26 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the notification of certain county and district officers before an order of parole of, or on a grant of clemency for, certain convicted persons and to contents of judgments.
SB 27 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the redesignation of the County Court at Law of Hays County as County Court at Law No. 1 of Hays County and to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Hays County.
SB 84 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Validating creation of the Barton Springs - Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, amending the powers and duties of that District providing the authority to impose penalties and water use fees and reducing the authorized level of taxation.
SB 89 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to safety regulations for ice cream trucks and school buses.
SB 94 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a report of abuse of an elderly or disabled person; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 106 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the salaries and qualifications of certain county court at law judges in Travis County and to the creation of three additional county courts at law in that county.
SB 131 Last Action: Laid on table in committee
Caption: Relating to certain presumptions applicable to the offense of evading arrest and to the penalties imposed upon convictions of the offense.
SB 132 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to restrictions on membership to the Texas Board on Aging.
SB 195 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to requirements regarding state, executive, legislative, and judicial employees injured on the job.
SB 226 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to security officers employed by political subdivisions.
SB 227 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the definition of peace officers.
SB 228 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave.
SB 261 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to discharges of officers and employees of the Department of Public Safety and to political activities and campaigns.
SB 264 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the cancellation of agency contracts by fire and casualty insurance companies.
SB 384 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to services provided by podiatrists under the Disabled Children's Services Act.
SB 385 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to birth and death records.
SB 394 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain personnel employment services.
SB 395 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the power of certain general-law cities to annex certain portions of water or sewer districts unilaterally.
SB 435 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to a career ladder and minimum salaries for educational aides and school secretaries.
SB 488 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the redesignation of the County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County as Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County.
SB 489 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the salaries and qualifications of certain county court at law judges in Travis County and to the creation of three additional county courts at law in that county.
SB 490 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to permissive venue in certain suits by the state brought on behalf of a state agency.
SB 491 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of certain social workers' services in health insurance coverage.
SB 797 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the creation and duties of the Interagency Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
SB 798 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to awards made to certain claimants under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
SB 801 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to certain studies that may be required by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
SB 802 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to contracts by colleges and universities with health maintenance organizations.
SB 828 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a system to identify and track students who drop out of public school and to refer those students to appropriate schools and community services.
SB 908 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to faculty representation on the board of regents of the Texas State University System.
SB 933 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the regulation of nepotism in government.
SB 934 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the provision of child-care services to state employees; establishing a task force and pilot program.
SB 961 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
Caption: Relating to contributions to and benefits from fire fighters' retirement systems in certain cities.
SB 962 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to annexation authority of municipalities.
SB 963 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a foreign trade zone in Travis County.
SB 964 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to longevity pay for part-time state employees.
SB 988 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Validating creation of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District and amending the powers and duties of that district; providing the authority to impose penalties and water use fees; and reducing the authorized level of taxation.
SB 1005 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to negotiations for school district employees.
SB 1011 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public work contracts.
SB 1012 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the determination by the Texas Department of Labor and Standards of prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts.
SB 1013 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the development of research facilities at the University of Texas at Austin.
SB 1014 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to limiting ad valorem tax increases on the residence homesteads of elderly persons and certain surviving spouses of elderly persons.
SB 1047 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Authorizing the sale to the highest bidder of certain land in Travis County by the Department of Public Safety; providing for the use of proceeds.
SB 1091 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the requirement of an observer or a mirror on a boat that tows people.
SB 1092 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to mandatory retirement ages for tenured faculty at institutions of higher education.
SB 1093 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the filing, prosecution, and testimony in enforcement of protective orders.
SB 1094 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a shared work unemployment compensation program for state employees.
SB 1095 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to an increase in the calculation, payment, and financing of retirement benefits by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1096 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the amount and terms of, and fees payable in connection with, student loans from the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund.
SB 1149 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to sell surplus and salvage property to rural fire prevention districts and volunteer fire departments.
SB 1150 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the reporting, investigation, and prevention of abuse of elderly or disabled persons.
SB 1151 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to orders for protective services for an elderly or disabled person.
SB 1152 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the offense of reproduction for sale of a sound recording without the owner's consent and without disclosing the origin of the recording, and to the disposition of certain simulated property forfeited to the state.
SB 1215 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to preservation of the view of the State Capitol and to a private right of action for injunctive relief for a violation.
SB 1217 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the administration of student financial aid at institutions of higher education.
SB 1218 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to punishment of the offenses of late registration and late inspection of a motor vehicle.
SB 1257 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the confinement of inmates in the Texas Department of Corrections who have committed sexual offenses and to the creation of a counseling program for those inmates.
SB 1262 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the appointment of interpreters in criminal cases.
SB 1263 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Board of Regents, Texas State University System.
SB 1264 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the conduct of voter registration activities on the premises of certain state agencies.
SB 1265 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to voting by and the cancellation of the voter registrations of persons whose names appear on the lists of returned registration certificates.
SB 1266 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to delivery of voter registration applications by certain volunteer deputy registrars.
SB 1290 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Board of Regents, Texas State University System and the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System.
SB 1291 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the abolition of certain conservation and reclamation districts, including municipal utility districts, that become a part of more than one city.
SB 1292 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to exempting certain items purchased with food stamps from sales and use taxes.
SB 1339 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles from motor bus regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas and to insurance standards for the vehicles.
SB 1430 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to excluding territory from the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17.
SB 1452 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Authorizing and requiring the relocation of the northern boundary of the Edwards Underground Water District and authorizing an interlocal agreement to avoid double taxation and to require payment of the district's indebtedness.
SB 1453 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the annexation of land to the Edwards Underground Water District.
SB 1504 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a local option election under the Alcoholic Beverage Code in a city located in more than one county.
SB 1528 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a foreign trade zone in San Marcos.
SCR 36 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Irene E. Little permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
SCR 50 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Creating a special interim committee to study the problem of student drop-outs.
SCR 54 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting permission for the planting of a memorial tree on grounds adjacent to the State Insurance Building.
SCR 58 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing certain agencies to develop a plan and interagency agreement to provide certain services to children with disabilities under the managing conservatorship of the state.
SCR 59 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Requesting the State Board of Education to amend its rules regarding supervision of teacher aides by special education teachers.
SCR 60 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Requesting the State Board of Education to amend its rules regarding individual education plans for all students with disabilities.
SCR 62 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Phyllis Dutoit permission to sue the State of Texas and the texas Department of Human Services.
SCR 63 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Establishing the Select Committee on Employee Classification and Compensation.
SCR 69 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Requesting the State Board of Education to amend its rules regarding supervision of teacher aides by special education teachers.
SCR 81 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing the Texas Education Agency to encourage the provision of programs for students with disabilities in integrated settings.
SCR 93 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Stokes Construction Company permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
SCR 143 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Bill R. Corbell permission to sue the state of Texas and the State Purchasing and General Services Commission.
SCR 144 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Troyt B. York permission to sue the State of Texas and The University of Texas System.
SJR 28 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require monthly payment and prohibit diversion or deferral of contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SJR 38 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit ad valorem tax increases on the residence homesteads of elderly persons and certain surviving spouses of elderly persons.
SJR 41 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for property tax relief for residential property with continuous ownership.
SR 54 Caption: Memorial resolution for Frank I. Cornwall.
SR 59 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jeannie Hartman and Charles Pircher.
SR 77 Caption: Commending Southern Union Gas Company employees for their contributions to Project Warm Spirit.
SR 78 Caption: Extending congratulations to Gaylord Humberger, Sr.
SR 94 Caption: Declaring February 26, 1987, as Mobilization Day for Soviet Jewry in Texas.
SR 103 Caption: Extending welcome to Karen Webber.
SR 104 Caption: Extending welcome to Gillian Latham.
SR 105 Caption: Extending welcome to Nadine Trudeau.
SR 106 Caption: Extending welcome to Danielle Trudeau.
SR 107 Caption: Extending welcome to Roberta Meehan.
SR 108 Caption: Extending welcome to Nancy MacKenzie.
SR 109 Caption: Extending welcome to Carolyn MacKenzie.
SR 110 Caption: Extending welcome to Lara MacKinnon.
SR 111 Caption: Extending welcome to Carolyn Lawrence.
SR 112 Caption: Extending welcome to Chantal Coolen.
SR 113 Caption: Extending welcome to Andrea Boyce.
SR 114 Caption: Extending welcome to Stephen Wallin.
SR 115 Caption: Extending welcome to Joseph S. Wallin.
SR 116 Caption: Extending welcome to Scottish dance troupe Amethyst.
SR 117 Caption: Extending welcome to Marie Urquhart.
SR 131 Caption: Extending congratulations to A. J. "Jim" Ellisor on his retirement from the Securities Board.
SR 132 Caption: Commending Lester Morris for sharing "Texas Wildlife" with Capitol visitors on March 2, 1987.
SR 159 Caption: Extending congratulations to the National Notary Association on its 30th anniversary.
SR 170 Caption: Commending Ruth McAllister for 33 years of devoted service to public education.
SR 171 Caption: Declaring March 11, 1987, as PART Day in Texas.
SR 206 Caption: Memorial resolution for Richard L. Merkel.
SR 207 Caption: Extending welcome to student from Wooldridge Elementary School.
SR 213 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Reverend Silas Leonard Davis on his birthday.
SR 229 Caption: Recognizing the many accomplishments of the Texas Public Health Association and declaring March 24, 1987, as Public Health Day in Texas.
SR 231 Caption: Memorial resolution for Lonnie Bell.
SR 232 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jamie Acuna of El Mariachi Cobre.
SR 233 Caption: Extending congratulations to Manuel Villa of El Mariachi Cobre.
SR 234 Caption: Extending congratulations to Fernando Sanchez of El Mariachi Cobre.
SR 235 Caption: Extending congratulations to Randy Carrillo of El Mariachi Cobre.
SR 236 Caption: Extending congratulations to Israel Molina of El Mariachi Cobre.
SR 237 Caption: Extending congratulations to Steve Carrillo of El Mariachi Cobre.
SR 238 Caption: Extending congratulations to Francisco Grijalva of El Mariachi Cobre.
SR 239 Caption: Extending congratulations to Macario Ruiz of El Mariachi Cobre.
SR 240 Caption: Extending congratulations to Fernando Moreno of El Mariachi Cobre.
SR 241 Caption: Extending congratulations to Roberto Martinez of El Mariachi Cobre.
SR 257 Caption: Extending a warm welcome to the athletes participating in the 1987 Branders Jeans Tour of Texas.
SR 267 Caption: Recognizing The Mexican-American Student Leadership Council.
SR 296 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Minnie Anderson Hensel on her 100th birthday.
SR 297 Caption: Extending congratulations to Elston Henry Johnson.
SR 298 Caption: Extending congratulations to Janell Monique Hargrove.
SR 299 Caption: Extending congratulations to Cosetta O. Russ.
SR 300 Caption: Extending congratulations to Stephanie Roberts.
SR 301 Caption: Extending congratulations to Regina Rochelle Damon.
SR 302 Caption: Extending congratulations to Edward B. "Teddy" Adams, Jr.
SR 303 Caption: Extending congratulations to M. Renette Bailey.
SR 317 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mary Duggan.
SR 318 Caption: Extending congratulations to Julie Cogbill.
SR 319 Caption: Extending congratulations to Shana Shefman.
SR 320 Caption: Extending congratulations to Allison Cansler.
SR 321 Caption: Extending congratulations to Sherry Crook.
SR 322 Caption: Extending congratulations to Marla Codrington.
SR 323 Caption: Extending congratulations to Charlene Anderson.
SR 324 Caption: Extending congratulations to Tia Ruefli.
SR 325 Caption: Extending congratulations to Elizabeth Chapple.
SR 326 Caption: Extending congratulations to Rhonda Moore.
SR 327 Caption: Extending congratulations to Shorey Russell.
SR 328 Caption: Extending congratulations to Shelley Silvey.
SR 329 Caption: Extending congratulations to Krista Osmers.
SR 330 Caption: Extending congratulations to Missy Dismukes.
SR 331 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jill Henderson.
SR 332 Caption: Extending congratulations to Laura McFarlane.
SR 333 Caption: Extending congratulations to Nichole LeClaire.
SR 334 Caption: Extending congratulations to Kelly Gibson.
SR 335 Caption: Extending congratulations to Liz Nagel.
SR 336 Caption: Extending congratulations to Thais Taylor.
SR 337 Caption: Extending congratulations to Maricarmen Guzman.
SR 338 Caption: Extending congratulations to Charisma Machado.
SR 339 Caption: Extending congratulations to Elise Howard.
SR 340 Caption: Extending congratulations to Angie Gibbs.
SR 341 Caption: Extending congratulations to Paige Walcott.
SR 342 Caption: Extending congratulations to Cindy Wernecke.
SR 343 Caption: Extending congratulations to Vonda White.
SR 344 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jessica Schroeder.
SR 345 Caption: Extending congratulations to Amy Steinberg.
SR 346 Caption: Extending congratulations to Alicia Morton.
SR 347 Caption: Extending congratulations to Lisa Caudill.
SR 348 Caption: Extending congratulations to Siobhan Duggan.
SR 349 Caption: Extending congratulations to Monica Landers.
SR 350 Caption: Extending congratulations to Heather Craven.
SR 351 Caption: Extending congratulations to Laticia Johnson.
SR 352 Caption: Extending congratulations to Kelly Shaw.
SR 353 Caption: Extending congratulations to Carrie Block.
SR 354 Caption: Extending congratulations to Julie Ermis.
SR 355 Caption: Extending congratulations to Brandi Bradford.
SR 356 Caption: Extending congratulations to Tiffiny Blaschke.
SR 357 Caption: Extending congratulations to Carmen Ramirez.
SR 358 Caption: Extending congratulations to Louise Oliver.
SR 359 Caption: Extending congratulations to Kareem Thomas.
SR 360 Caption: Extending congratulations to Raquel Ureta.
SR 361 Caption: Extending congratulations to Stephanie Wood.
SR 362 Caption: Extending congratulations to Leslie Strength.
SR 363 Caption: Extending congratulations to Veronica Alvarez.
SR 364 Caption: Extending congratulations to Kim Bowman.
SR 365 Caption: Extending congratulations to Linda Dush.
SR 366 Caption: Extending congratulations to the congregation of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
SR 367 Caption: Extending congratulations to Bill D. Francis.
SR 368 Caption: Extending congratulations to San Marcos High School.
SR 369 Caption: Commending Bill and Jean Warner.
SR 370 Caption: Memorial resolution for James T. Fitzpatrick.
SR 371 Caption: Extending congratulations to the University Methodist Church in Austin on its 100th anniversary.
SR 372 Caption: Extending congratulations to radio station KMFA-FM.
SR 373 Caption: Commending Communication Director Glenn Cootes.
SR 374 Caption: Commending Theo Timmerman.
SR 378 Caption: Extending congratulations to The University of Texas Women's Swim Team.
SR 379 Caption: Extending congratulations to the coaches of The University of Texas Women's Swim Team.
SR 380 Caption: Extending congratulations to Annabelle Cripp.
SR 381 Caption: Extending congratulations to Chris Emerson.
SR 382 Caption: Extending congratulations to Julie Akin.
SR 383 Caption: Extending congratulations to Karon Arnold.
SR 384 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jodi Eyles.
SR 385 Caption: Extending congratulations to Carey Cheshire.
SR 387 Caption: Extending congratulations to Kim Rhodenbaugh.
SR 388 Caption: Extending congratulations to Stacy Cassiday.
SR 389 Caption: Extending congratulations to Tori Trees.
SR 390 Caption: Extending congratulations to Courtney Madsen.
SR 391 Caption: Extending congratulations to Diane Williams.
SR 392 Caption: Extending congratulations to Andrea Hayes.
SR 393 Caption: Extending congratulations to Margaret Martin.
SR 394 Caption: Extending congratulations to Carie Steinseifer.
SR 395 Caption: Extending congratulations to Tine Towlan.
SR 396 Caption: Extending congratulations to Tracey McFarlane.
SR 397 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jeanne Doolan.
SR 398 Caption: Extending congratulations to Leslie Wallace.
SR 399 Caption: Extending congratulations to Lindsey Hansen-Sturm.
SR 400 Caption: Extending congratulations to Sarah Hallman.
SR 401 Caption: Extending congratulations to Patty Sabo.
SR 402 Caption: Extending congratulations to Vanessa Richey.
SR 403 Caption: Extending congratulations to Terrianne McGuirk.
SR 404 Caption: Extending congratulations to Kara McGrath.
SR 405 Caption: Extending congratulations to Lisa Hallee.
SR 406 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jennifer Wagner.
SR 407 Caption: Extending congratulations to Patricia Overmyer.
SR 408 Caption: Extending congratulations to Peggy Meagher.
SR 409 Caption: Extending congratulations to Annette Cowley.
SR 410 Caption: Extending congratulations to Betsy Mitchell.
SR 411 Caption: Extending congratulations to Tiffany Cohen.
SR 412 Caption: Extending congratulations to Colleen Griffin.
SR 413 Caption: Extending congratulations to Debbie Risen.
SR 424 Caption: Extending welcome to the members of the Guanajuato Exchange Program.
SR 434 Caption: Commending the A. S. Johnston High School Cadettes Drill Team.
SR 439 Caption: Proclaiming the week of April 19 through April 25, 1987, as Sign Language Interpreters Week in Texas.
SR 461 Caption: Recognizing the interns and volunteers from Southwest Texas State University, The University of Texas and Austin High School.
SR 462 Caption: Commending the interns from Southwestern University.
SR 470 Caption: Expressing gratitude to W. D. Carroll.
SR 471 Caption: Commending Jefferson Davis Oliver Heard.
SR 472 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. William Beneski on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 473 Caption: Commending Margarita Munoz Simon.
SR 474 Caption: Commending Mack G. Martinez, Sr.
SR 475 Caption: Commending Lonnie Guerrero.
SR 498 Caption: Commending all students nominated as Outstanding Hispanic Students for 1987.
SR 499 Caption: Commending all students nominated as Outstanding Hispanic Students for 1987.
SR 509 Caption: Paying tribute to the life and work of President Harry S. Truman and commending The Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award Foundation.
SR 533 Caption: Extending welcome to Margie and Severn "Sam" Towe of Paullina, Iowa.
SR 534 Caption: Extending congratulations to John Hrncir.
SR 549 Caption: Extending congratulations to T. Carmi.
SR 588 Caption: Commending Wylie O. "Pete" Edgar.
SR 589 Caption: Commending Christine "Chris" Michelle Kelly.
SR 590 Caption: Memorial resolution for Judge James Pinckney Hart.
SR 591 Caption: Commending Sandra Yarne and Austin Community Education for outstanding Austin Peace Festival.
SR 592 Caption: Extending congratulations to Chantal Westerman.
SR 593 Caption: Declaring the week of June 21-27, 1987, as Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week.
SR 621 Caption: Commending Maggie Kuhn.
SR 634 Caption: Commending the Austin Symphony Orchestra and declaring September 13-20, 1987, Symphony Week in Austin.
SR 669 Caption: Commending Captain Wilford Swinney.
SR 670 Caption: Commending Eleazar Garza.
SR 680 Caption: Commending Eugene Kaloustian.
SR 681 Caption: Commending Dr. Victor Hinojosa.
SR 690 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jon C. Ford.
SR 718 Caption: Endorsing the passage of legislation in the 70th Legislature, 1st Called Session, that tracks the content of H.B. 1985.
70th 1st Called Session
SR 2 Caption: Extending congratulations to Belle Crehan Dix.
70th 2nd Called Session
SB 81 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the amount and terms of, and fees payable in connection with, student loans from the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund.
SCR 28 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Granting Irene E. Little permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
SCR 30 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Granting Stokes Construction Company and John Stokes permission to sue the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SCR 31 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Granting Phyllis Dutoit permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Human Services.
SCR 32 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Troyt B. York permission to sue the State of Texas and The University of Texas System.
SCR 40 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Roy T. Walker permission to sue the State of Texas.
SCR 41 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Roy T. Walker, IV, permission to sue the State of Texas.
SR 13 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hipolito Guerrero, Sr.
SR 39 Caption: Commending the Capitol Area Pharmaceutical Association.
SR 40 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ambrocio Villapando on their 60th wedding anniversary.
SR 41 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 48 Caption: Extending best wishes to the Johnson family for a successful family reunion.
SR 74 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators on their 20th anniversary.
SR 79 Caption: Declaring July 25, 1987, as "Littig Day."
SR 85 Caption: Proclaiming July 19-25, 1987, as "Hispanic Families and Children Week" in Texas.
SR 91 Caption: Commending the Southside Community Center of San Marcos.
SR 104 Caption: Extending birthday greetings to Grady Leroy Smith.
SR 121 Caption: Commending Douglas Andrew Chin.
SR 122 Caption: Extending congratulations to the First Baptist Church of Dripping Springs on its 115th anniversary.
SR 135 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ed and Patsy Martin on the birth of their daughter, Amy Kathleen Martin.
69th Regular Session
SB 3 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the amount of the state's contribution to the uniform plan of group insurance for state employees and an appropriation for the purpose.
SB 165 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the compensation of the district judges in Travis County.
SB 166 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to certain exceptions from the temporary license requirements for local recording agents.
SB 301 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the lease of certain state-owned land by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use by the Austin-Travis County Mental Retardation Center.
SB 326 Last Action: No action taken in s/c
Caption: Relating to a career ladder and minimum salaries for educational aides and school secretaries.
SB 367 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an exemption from property taxation of the property of certain nonprofit corporations that provide housing for persons with low incomes.
SB 368 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the reorganization of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1 as a special law district; the continuation of it as a district and of its outstanding obligations; the issuance of previously voted bonds and the levy of previously voted taxes, if any; the validation of prior elections, other actions, and contracts of the district; the administration, powers, and duties of the board of directors; and the financing of the district.
SB 391 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to presumptions applicable to the offense of evading arrest and to the penalties imposed on conviction of the offense.
SB 402 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to issue certificates of obligation.
SB 403 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
Caption: Relating to charges for certain services of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
SB 442 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the State Treasurer in the administration of the cigarette tax.
SB 443 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to contract with a volunteer fire department.
SB 535 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to funding, managment, operation, and investment of the fire fighter's relief and retirement fund in certain cities and to distribution of benefits.
SB 536 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to authorizing members of the board of trustees of certain junior college district to be elected from single-member trustee districts.
SB 592 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the status of certain birth and death records.
SB 596 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to a violation of the vital statistics act.
SB 606 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to state funds for local cooperative teacher education centers.
SB 614 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to supply fire-fighting equipment to certain communities.
SB 615 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the meetings at which the commissioners court of a county may conduct business.
SB 644 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to preservation of the view of the State Capitol and to a private right of action for injuctive relief for a violation and to the effect of local ordinances of cities affected by this Act.
SB 684 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the regulation of guard dog companies; providing a penalty.
SB 722 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the rights of landlords and tenants.
SB 839 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Repealing Chapter 155, Acts of the 60th Legislature, Regular Session, 1967; and declaring an emergency.
SB 840 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the establishment and activities of a Center for Technology Development and Transfer at the University of Texas at Austin; making certain information confidential.
SB 942 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the limitations period for filing an application for compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
SB 943 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to accrued sick leave of persons retiring from state service.
SB 944 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave.
SB 945 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the effectiveness date of a voter's registration.
SB 975 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to exempting certain information about government personnel from the open records act.
SB 976 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a good cause exception to the benefits appeal periods.
SB 977 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to requiring the public utility commission to promulgate rules and regulations prescribing the form of rate schedules and other records filed by municipally owned electric utilities in certain appeals.
SB 1058 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Adding a new Section 67.213 to the Education Code relating to authorization for a recreational sports fee and its use at The University of Texas at Austin and to the construction and management of recreational sports facilities.
SB 1059 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement of Travis County by other counties in the Third Supreme Judicial District for certain costs pertaining to that court of appeals.
SB 1060 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the identification of city- and county-owned motor vehicles.
SB 1061 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the organization, powers, and duties of health authorities, public health districts, local health departments, and local health units and to the powers and duties of a governing body of an incorporated municipality or a commissioners court of a county concerning those public health entities.
SB 1101 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the creation of a task force to study options for the provision of child-care services to state employees and to establish a pilot program to lease space for child-care services for children of state employees.
SB 1102 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain material and facilities by service station operators; providing a penalty.
SB 1103 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the provision of health and sanitation facilities for certain railroad employees.
SB 1104 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to offenses relating to hazing at an educational institution; providing penalties.
SB 1105 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to information in records of births and deaths; providing for hearings.
SB 1106 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charge with or convicted of indecency with a child involving sexual contact.
SB 1107 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the possession and use of abusable glues or aerosol paints; providing a penalty.
SB 1108 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the penalty for the possession or use of substances containing certain volatile chemicals.
SB 1130 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Commission to grant waste discharge permits and set water quality standards.
SB 1131 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to require the provision of certain facilities and services in subdivisions.
SB 1161 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the computation of the official grade point average of a student enrolled in a state-supported institution of higher education.
SB 1162 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the lease of certain state-owned land by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use by the Austin Child Guidance Center.
SB 1163 Last Action: Postponed in s/c
Caption: Relating to workers' compensation benefits in certain cases of sexual harassment.
SB 1180 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to establishment of artistic performance liens.
SB 1181 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Allowing commissioners courts to exchange county real estate for private real estate and making provisions relative thereto.
SB 1182 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Allowing governmental bodies to recover a cost of access incurred in making up to standard sized records available to requesting parties; allowing a bond or cash prepayment to cover such access charges.
SB 1196 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the liability of a landlord who does not return or properly account for a tenant's security deposit.
SB 1211 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to residential landlord's liens and the return of security deposits on residential rental property.
SB 1212 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to restricting the use of flashing red, white, and blue lights to fire, police, and emergency medical vehicles.
SB 1213 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the requirement that counties purchase supplies and materials through a competitive bidding process.
SB 1214 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the rights of the elderly and cases actionable under the Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act by private persons and the Attorney General.
SB 1248 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, functions, and financing of the Hays-Travis Groundwater District for the Edwards Aquifer under Article XVI, Sec. 59, of the Texas Constitution; providing enforcement procedures, fees, and civil penalties.
SB 1283 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain motor vehicles subject to the Texas Litter Abatement Act.
SB 1373 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to giving credit toward high school graduation for successful completion of a program of driver education.
SB 1436 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to creation, administration, and operation of the fire department emergency program under jurisdiction of the fire department emergency board, and to funding of the program by an increase in the maintenance tax on the gross premiums of certain types of insurance.
SB 1462 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the labeling of certain food products.
SB 1477 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain unemployment compensation benefits.
SCR 2 Last Action: Filed w/o the Governor's signature
Caption: Granting Third Coast Video, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Texas System.
SCR 7 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Inviting The Honorable Mark White to address a joint session of the 69th Legislature.
SCR 13 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of former Governor Allan Shivers.
SCR 23 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Extending congratulations to the Lower Colorado River Authority employees.
SCR 50 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Creating the Select Committee on Pay Equity.
SCR 59 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Encouraging development of respite care services for persons with cerebral palsy or other developmental disabilities.
SCR 60 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Directing the State Board of Education to adopt rules requiring individual education plans for students with cerebral palsy.
SCR 70 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested cal.
Caption: Granting Gilberto de Jesus Cruz and Dora H. Evans permission to sue the state.
SCR 84 Last Action: Filed w/o the Governor's signature
Caption: Granting Maria Candelaria Solis permission to sue the state.
SCR 86 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Granting Frances Dee Cooper and Geoffrey Wayne Chandler permission to sue the state.
SCR 112 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Memorializing Congress to provide sufficient funding to keep Amtrak in at least as sound a position operationally and financially in FY86 as it has been in FY85.
SCR 130 Last Action: Filed w/o the Governor's signature
Caption: Granting John P. Nieman, et al. permission to sue the state.
SCR 131 Last Action: Filed w/o the Governor's signature
Caption: Granting Josephine Faz and Medea Faz permission to sue the Austin Independent School District.
SCR 133 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: It is the official policy of the State to encourage and foster the commercial development of outer space.
SCR 134 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the St. Edward's University on its 100th anniversary.
SCR 150 Last Action: Withdrawn by author
Caption: Commending the program Project Head Start on its exceptional 20 years of service.
SCR 154 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Granting John Monahan and the University Employees Union permission to sue the State of Texas and The University of Texas System.
SCR 157 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Granting George Feliz Ramirez permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Banking.
SCR 158 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Granting Physicians Life Insurance Company permission to sue the state and the State Board of Insurance.
SCR 159 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Granting Physicians Mutual Insurance Company permission to sue the state.
SCR 161 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Requesting Congress to make available funds for compensation of victims of the wartime relocation and internment of civilians.
SCR 162 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Regarding the land and sculptures from Charles Umlauf which was donated to the City of Austin.
SCR 164 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Granting Korba, Helfert and Zabel, Inc. permission to sue the state.
SCR 167 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Granting Systems Marketing and Education, Inc. permission to sue the state.
SCR 169 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Directing the Central Education Agency to study the educational needs of high-functioning students with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
SCR 173 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Granting Eugene T. McLaughlin and Cara Houchins Hughes permission to sue the state.
SCR 177 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the work of the Texas Legislative Service.
SJR 12 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for annual legislative sessions.
SJR 42 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to create a fire department emergency fund and to authorize the state to make grants, loans, and financial assistance available to fire departments in the state from gross premiums taxes on fire insurance.
SR 16 Caption: Extending congratulations to Senior Ranger Captain William Delpard Wilson upon his retirement.
SR 45 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Patton on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 112 Caption: Extending welcome to W. Clement Stone.
SR 118 Caption: Extending congratulations and best wishes to the Lady Longhorn Basketball Team of The University of Texas.
SR 145 Caption: Memorial resolution for Lyndon L. Brown.
SR 163 Caption: Expressing sincere appreciation to Doyle T. Wheeler.
SR 223 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Edward W. Austin.
SR 229 Caption: Memorial tribute to Thomas J. "T.J." Gibson III.
SR 231 Caption: Memorial resolution for Thomas Jefferson Gibson III.
SR 232 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Stanley R. Ross.
SR 234 Caption: Extending welcome to the participants in the 1985 Beatrice Bicycle Classic in Texas.
SR 265 Caption: Commending Rebeca Haynes.
SR 266 Caption: Extending welcome to the members of the Guanajuato Exchange Program.
SR 286 Caption: Commending the National Notary Association.
SR 293 Caption: Extending congratulations to Eunice Martin Wyatt.
SR 294 Caption: Commending Justine Lewis.
SR 295 Caption: Commending Lillie Swisher Williams.
SR 296 Caption: Commending Maery Lou Street.
SR 297 Caption: Commending Mamie Elder.
SR 298 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. E. Glenadine Gibb.
SR 315 Caption: Extending congratulations to the girls' gymnastics teams from Austin High School and Lanier High School.
SR 325 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Roy E. Bayless.
SR 334 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Sanchez.
SR 358 Caption: Extending welcome to third grade class of St. Austin's School.
SR 387 Caption: Memorial resolution for Renley Lane Morris.
SR 389 Caption: Commending Project Head Start for years of service to Texas school children.
SR 441 Caption: Extending congratulations to Colonel Peter D. Hayes.
SR 449 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Marion Elizabeth Owen Hutchison.
SR 450 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ruben Ramos y La Revolucion de Tejas con Alfonso Ramos band.
SR 484 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jose Medrano.
SR 511 Caption: Honoring John Allen McCarty for courage and exemplary patriotic spirit.
SR 518 Caption: Encouraging commercial development of space.
SR 528 Caption: Extending congratulations to Bill Whitehurst, State Bar President.
SR 529 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Ollie Phillips Singleton on his 90th birthday.
SR 568 Caption: Extending congratulations to Anthony G. Harris.
SR 569 Caption: Memorial resolution for Robert Shaw.
SR 570 Caption: Extending congratulations to 14 Texans who served as Olympic Track Officials in Los Angeles.
SR 571 Caption: Recognition of the 90th birthday of Mrs. Rose Baletka.
SR 619 Caption: Extending congratulations to Cristobal Garcia.
SR 628 Caption: Requesting Lieutenant Governor to appoint special annexation study committee.
69th 1st Called Session
SCR 2 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting M. L. Harris permission to sue the State of Texas and the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office.
SR 6 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mark Spaeth.
SR 7 Caption: Memorial resolution for Robert E. "Pete" Grimmett.
SR 8 Caption: Commending Benita Fitzgerald-Brown on her accomplishments.
69th 2nd Called Session
SB 34 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a shared work unemployment compensation program for state employees.
SB 45 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the addition of certain migrant and community health centers to coverage offered by the medical liability insurance underwriting association.
SB 50 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the notification of certain county and district officers before an order of parole of, or on a grant of clemency for, certain convicted persons.
SB 51 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the eligiblilty for release on parole of a prisoner serving cumulative sentences.
SCR 4 Last Action: Filed w/o the Governor's signature
Caption: Expressing appreciation to the State of Mississippi and the Mississippi National Guard.
SCR 21 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending James Ross Sanders for his invaluable contributions and service to the State of Texas as Director of the Legislative Reference Library.
SR 14 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ruth Lewis.
SR 39 Caption: Extending congratulations to Laura Allison Farrow.
SR 40 Caption: Extending congratulations to Kristen Ann Schuler.
SR 45 Caption: Extending welcome to Guillermo Marino.
SR 46 Caption: Extending welcome to Nicolas Niari.
SR 79 Caption: Extending welcome to the Motor Trade Association of South Australia representatives, Robert Flashman and Brenton Pilkington.
SR 80 Caption: Extending congratulations to James Robert Cargal.
SR 82 Caption: Extending congratulations to Southwest Texas State University.
SR 83 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ms. Rebecca Ann Murphy.
SR 84 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ms. Liz James.
SR 91 Caption: Extending congratulations to The University of Texas marching band.
SR 92 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Levi White.
SR 93 Caption: Memorial resolution for Gabriel Balades Gutierrez.
SR 94 Caption: Memorial resolution for Russell Lee.
69th 3rd Called Session
SB 20 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to term of parole and to the eligibility for release on parole.
SB 21 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the notification of certain county and district officers before an order of parole of or before recommending a grant of clemency for certain convicted persons.
SB 23 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the addition of certain migrant and community health centers to coverage offered by the medical liability insurance underwriting association.
SCR 12 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Creating the Task Force on State Electricity Purchase; and requiring the Task Force to make a report to the 70th Legislature.
SR 12 Caption: Extending congratulations to Alicia Chacon, inductee, 1986 Texas Women's Hall of Fame.
SR 13 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jody Conradt, inductee, 1986 Texas Women's Hall of Fame.
SR 14 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ada LeBlanc Simond, inductee, 1986 Texas Women's Hall of Fame.
SR 15 Caption: Extending congratulations to Representative Wilhelmina Delco, inductee, 1986 Texas Women's Hall of Fame.
SR 16 Caption: Extending congratulations to Scholz Garten in Austin on its 120th birthday.
SR 17 Caption: Memorial resolution for Jose Jamie Garcia, Sr.
SR 24 Caption: Extending welcome to Dr. Elliot J. Trester of Austin, Capitol Physician for the Day.
SR 25 Caption: Extending congratulations to Tom Godfrey.
SR 26 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ms. Thais Austin on her birthday.
SR 27 Caption: Extending congratulations to W. D. Carroll on his retirement.
SR 28 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ricardo Garza.
SR 29 Caption: Extending congratulations to Stephanie Martinez.
SR 30 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Creative Rapid Learning Center in Austin.
SR 32 Caption: Extending congratulations to Metropolitan A.M.E. Church of Austin on its 115th anniversary.
SR 33 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mount Zion Baptist Church of Austin on its 113th anniversary.
SR 34 Caption: Extending congratulations to St. John Regular Baptist Association of Austin on its 119th anniversary.
SR 35 Caption: Extending congratulations to Gethsemane Lutheran Church of Austin on its 118th anniversary.
SR 36 Caption: Extending congratulations to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Austin on its 140th anniversary.
SR 37 Caption: Extending congratulations to New Hope A.M.E. Church of Austin on its 114th anniversary.
SR 38 Caption: Extending congratulations to St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral Church of Austin on its 112th anniversary.
SR 39 Caption: Extending congratulations to Decker United Methodist Church of Austin on its 107th anniversary.
SR 40 Caption: Extending congratulations to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Austin, on its 114th anniversary.
SR 41 Caption: Extending congratulations to First Baptist Church, Austin, on its 119th anniversary.
SR 42 Caption: Extending congratulations to Walnut Creek Baptist Church of Austin on its 130th anniversary.
SR 43 Caption: Extending congratulations to First Presbyterian Church of Austin on its 136th anniversary.
SR 44 Caption: Extending congratulations to Congregation Temple Beth Israel of Austin on its 110th anniversary.
SR 45 Caption: Extending congratulations to First Baptist Church of Austin on its 139th anniversary.
SR 46 Caption: Extending congratulations to Wesley United Methodist Church of Austin on its 121st anniversary.
SR 47 Caption: Extending congratulations to St. Peter's United Methodist Church of Austin on its 122nd anniversary.
SR 48 Caption: Extending congratulations to Central Presbyterian Church of Austin on its 147th anniversary.
SR 49 Caption: Extending congratulations to St. David's Episcopal Church of Austin on its 127th anniversary.
SR 50 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ebenezer Baptist Church of Austin on its 111th anniversary.
SR 51 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Austin Baptist Association on its 129th anniversary.
SR 52 Caption: Extending congratulations to Onion Creek Baptist Church of Austin on its 129th anniversary.
SR 54 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Pat Gersbach on her birthday.
SR 57 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Brenda Jennings.
SR 58 Caption: Extending congratulations to Middle Earth Unlimited, Incorporated, on its 18th anniversary.
SR 61 Caption: Extending congratulations to Robbie Lee Wyckoff.
SR 62 Caption: Extending congratulations to Robert Martinez.
SR 63 Caption: Extending congratulations to Robert Rios.
SR 64 Caption: Extending congratulations to Rita Delgado.
SR 65 Caption: Extending congratulations to Rudy Landeros.
SR 66 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mel Villanueva.
SR 72 Caption: Extending best wishes to Representative Paul Moreno and his partners for great success with their new restaurant "Off Broadway".
SR 73 Caption: Recognizing and expressing gratitude to those individuals responsible for bringing the MCC Consortium to Texas.
SR 74 Caption: Commending the Building Advisory Council and extending best wishes for a successful Fire Safety Forum meeting.
SR 77 Caption: Extending best wishes to the Limon family for a successful family reunion.
68th Regular Session
HB 157 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to accessibility of polling places to the elderly and physically handicapped.
HB 455 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to operating a motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer with expired registration.
HB 819 Last Action: Placed on daily Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to physical fitness incentive pay for fire fighters and police officers.
HB 873 Last Action: Testimony Received
Caption: Relating to longevity pay for state employees.
HB 971 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to absentee voting.
HB 1069 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a landlord's obligation to maintain savings accounts for, to pay interest on, and to return tenant security deposits.
HB 1416 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to credit earned by a prisoner toward reduction of a sentence.
HB 1544 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain prisoners for release on parole.
HB 1616 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to persons who are eligible for medical assistance.
HB 1617 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to persons who are eiligible for medical assistance.
HB 1670 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to legal holidays that fall on a weekend.
HB 1872 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to provision of dental coverage under the state employee uniform group insurance program.
HB 1901 Last Action: See remarks
Caption: Relating to the liability of a landlord who does not return or properly account for a tenant's security deposit.
HB 1962 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to definitions used in fire fighters' and police officers' civil service provisions.
HB 2092 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sale of urban renewal land.
HB 2172 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the restoration of good conduct time previously accrued by an inmate upon revocation of parole or mandatory supervision.
HB 2173 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Labor & Employment Relations
Caption: Relating to coverage of agricultural employers and employment under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
HB 2174 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the participation of certain college and university employees in health maintenance organizations.
HB 2175 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the provision of the terms and conditions of probation in the Spanish language.
HB 2176 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to medical furloughs for terminally ill inmates.
HB 2183 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the use of odometer readings on certificates of title and assignments of title to motor vehicles.
HB 2184 Last Action: Placed on daily Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of discrimination against the blind by insurers.
HB 2185 Last Action: Placed on daily General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to providing that no licensed hospital shall deny emergency treatment to a person by an officer, employee, or member of the medical staff of such hospitals and to prohibit discrimination.
HB 2192 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Education
Caption: Relating to the education of handicapped students.
HCR 96 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Inviting the Honorable Walter F. Mondale to address a joint session.
HCR 135 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Encouraging community gardening.
HCR 144 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing all state departments and agencies to close for a half day on Good Friday.
HCR 149 Last Action: Filed without the Governor's signature
Caption: Granting Mabel Ann Brownlow permission to sue the State of Texas and The University of Texas System.
HCR 214 Last Action: Filed without the Governor's signature
Caption: Granting Alonzo Benavides permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
HCR 256 Last Action: Filed without the Governor's signature
Caption: Granting Percor Incorporated permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Texas System.
HCR 260 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Arthur Rankin on his 26th birthday.
HR 60 Caption: Declaring February 13, through February 19, 1983, LULAC Week.
HR 92 Caption: Commending the South Austin Youth Soccer Association Mustangs.
HR 113 Caption: Commending the Honorable John Trevino, Jr.
HR 230 Caption: Honoring Mary Elizabeth Ownsby.
HR 380 Caption: Commending Familia Gonzales, Mariachi Infantil Guadalupano, for their musical achievements.
HR 490 Caption: Commending the Capital City Youth Fair.
HR 551 Caption: Commending Leonard Davila and the Street People.
68th 2nd Called Session
HB 78 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Caption: Relating to a supplemental appropriation to the Texas Department of Human Resources to provide medical assistance coverage for pregnant women and medically needy children.
HB 80 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Caption: Relating to an emergency pay raise for state employees.
HB 81 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the state's contribution to the uniform plan of group insurance; making an appropriation to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 94 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, functions, and financing of the Hays-Travis Management District for the Edwards Aquifer under Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution.
HB 137 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to appropriations to the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Commission on Human Rights.
HCR 27 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Granting Tagi Sagafi-nejad permission to sue the State of Texas and the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
HCR 62 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Stephen F. Austin High School.
67th Regular Session
HB 386 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Caption: Relating to state employees' compensation.
HB 387 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Caption: Relating to an appropriation for state employees' compensation.
HB 466 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the denial of emergency hospital services to a person unable to establish ability to pay for those services.
HB 881 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a landlord's obligation to maintain savings accounts for and to pay interest on tenant security deposits.
HB 1290 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to the possession of written voting aids while voting.
HB 1616 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to operating a motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer with expired registration.
HB 1712 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to political reporting requirements for withdrawn candidates.
HB 1883 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the penalty for a certain offense when committed because of race, sex, age, national origin, or religious affiliation.
HB 2228 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Caption: Relating to a program to eliminate grade intersections of railroad tracks and public roads.
HB 2387 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to a change in the use by the City of Austin of certain real property currently designated for Hospital use.
HCR 45 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting the National Hispanic Institute permission to use the Chambers of the House of Representatives and Senate on June 18 and 19, 1982.
HCR 71 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Texana Conn for her untiring efforts as an advocate for the deaf and the multi-handicapped.
HR 57 Caption: Declaring February 12, 1981, as "Stand Up for Free Enterprise Day in Austin".
HR 114 Caption: Welcoming Billy Kilmer.
HR 203 Caption: Honoring Raul G. "Roy" Guerrero.
HR 214 Caption: Commending Conrad Sanchez.
HR 215 Caption: Commending Jim Franklin.
HR 224 Caption: Congratulating Representative Paul C. Moreno.
67th 1st Called Session
HCR 21 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Welcoming Raul Velasco and cast and crew of "Siempre en Domingo".
67th 2nd Called Session
HR 19 Caption: Congratulating the Mariachi Rebeldes del Sur of Travis High School of Austin.
66th Regular Session
HB 342 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for the offense of official oppression.
HB 658 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to creation of the County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County.
HB 856 Last Action: Printing rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the denial of emergency hospital services to a person unable to establish ability to pay for those services; providing penalties
HB 963 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to reimburse certain employees for the expense of appointment as a notary public.
HB 2010 Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement
Caption: Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned property to the city of Austin.
HB 2011 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to clarifying statutory references made by the Code of Criminal Procedure to the Mentally Retarded Persons Act.
HB 2012 Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement
Caption: Relating to salaries and vacation of certain county jail personnel.
HB 2013 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the appointment and powers of masters in district courts of general jurisdiction and courts of domestic relations in certain counties.
HB 2064 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to an evaluation of energy conservation potential in certain state-owned buildings.
HCR 2 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Rules
Caption: Inviting Earl Campbell to address a joint session of the Legislature and declaring February 6, 1979 Earl Campbell Day.
HR 87 Caption: Inviting Lee Trevino to address the House and declaring Lee Trevino Day.
HR 160 Caption: Honoring Gail Belcher.
HR 161 Caption: Honoring Kathryn Ledbetter.
65th Regular Session
HB 808 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to accessiblity of polling places to elderly and physically handicapped persons.
HB 824 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to corporations engaged in agriculture; providing penalties.
HB 1325 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to agricultural labor; creating the Agricultural Labor Relations Board; providing penalties.
HB 1783 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to acquisition and control of certain land in Brewster and Presidio counties.
HB 2016 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
Caption: Relating to an indication of Spanish origin on birth certificates.
HB 2032 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to an evaluation of energy conservation potential in state-owned buildings.
HJR 107 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Caption: Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to allow state purchase of products manufactured by certain handicapped persons.
65th 2nd Called Session
HR 7 Caption: Congratulating "Asleep at the Wheel."
64th Regular Session
HB 645 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to the power of certain cities to construct, acquire, improve, and operate farmers' markets and to finance them through the issuance of revenue bonds.
HB 646 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the method of payment of salaries of state employees; providing an effective date.
HB 968 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Relating to payroll deductions from wages of county employees in counties having 20,000 or more population.
HB 1049 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to increases in salaries, travel expense reimbursements, and state participation in group insurance premiums for employees of the house of representatives and the senate.
HB 1146 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the exemption of non-profit food cooperative corporations from the corporate franchise tax.
HB 1456 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to local option alcoholic beverage elections.
HB 2049 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to expenditure of public monies for influencing legislation, directly or indirectly.
HB 2050 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Social Services
Caption: Relating to schools within the Department of Corrections.
HB 2051 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County, Texas; defining its jurisdiction; conforming the jurisdiction of the county Court of Travis County and other county courts at law of said county thereto; providing for the adminsitration of such courts; fixing the terms of this court; fixing the salary and qualifications of the judge thereof; providing for the appointment and election of such judge and providing for his removal.
HB 2052 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the place of deposit of the discharged convicts revolving fund.
HB 2053 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of criminal convictions by state agencies to deny employment or a license.
HB 2054 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the composition of governing boards at certain institutions of higher education; providing an effective date.
HB 2134 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Good Neighbor Commission; granting departmental status to the Center for Mexican-American Studies of the University of Texas at Austin; transferring the unexpended funds appropriated to the Good Neighbor Commission to the Department of Mexican-American Studies of the University of Texas at Austin; providing a repealing clause; providing an effective date.
HB 2215 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation of a County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County, Texas; defining its jurisdiction; conforming the jurisdiction of the County Court of Travis County and other county courts at law of said county thereto; providing for the administration of such courts; fixing the terms of this court; fixing the salary and qualifications of the judge thereof; providing for the appointment and election of such judge and providing for his removal.
HCR 53 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to creating a special interim committee to study the methods of governance of higher education.
HCR 71 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to memorializing the Texas delegation to Congress regarding energy policy.
HR 57 Caption: Relating to the placement of newspaper racks in state office buildings.
HR 71 Caption: Commending The University of Texas at Austin and the School of Communication.