Legislation authored by Burt Solomons
Includes legislation with Burt Solomons as the primary author for the 74th through 82nd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.
| 82nd Regular Session | |
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| HB 12 |
Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities. |
| HB 150 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/11 Caption: Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives. |
| HB 183 |
Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to request information regarding the immigration status of an arrested person. |
| HB 197 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the provision of certain documentation before a person may engage in a licensed occupation; providing a criminal penalty. |
| HB 202 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify. |
| HB 229 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the duties of the county tax assessor-collector and voter registrar regarding exemptions from jury service. |
| HB 247 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities. |
| HB 362 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of the installation of solar energy devices and certain roofing materials on property. |
| HB 501 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment of civil liability and injunctive relief for the dissemination of certain criminal history record information. |
| HB 528 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers' compensation system; providing an administrative violation. |
| HB 565 |
Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the procedures required for the foreclosure of a property owners' association's assessment lien. |
| HB 600 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/11 Caption: Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education. |
| HB 625 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to notice of staff leasing services company workers' compensation claim and payment information; providing an administrative violation. |
| HB 654 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to a report regarding the municipality or county of origin of certain tax revenue collected by the comptroller. |
| HB 900 |
Last Action: Referred to Redistricting Caption: Relating to the composition of the congressional districts for the State of Texas. |
| HB 1044 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to categories of information presumed to be public under the public information law. |
| HB 1072 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the State Bar of Texas membership dues for an attorney employed by the office of the attorney general. |
| HB 1185 |
Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program. |
| HB 2133 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas' authority to disgorge revenue obtained as a result of certain violations; providing an administrative penalty. |
| HB 2134 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas; imposing an administrative penalty. |
| HB 2177 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to certain claims against persons licensed as real estate brokers and salespersons. |
| HB 2490 |
Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers; providing criminal and administrative penalties. |
| HB 2541 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation of traffic on certain roads by counties. |
| HB 2702 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the application of statutes that classify political subdivisions according to population. |
| HB 2884 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities; creating an offense. |
| HJR 56 |
Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on local governments. |
| HR 4 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives of the 82nd Legislature. |
| HR 67 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Lee Oneacre on being named 2010 Dentist of the Year by the Dallas County Dental Society. |
| HR 113 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Silas Nathaniel Huff on his selection as a U.S. Army band officer. |
| HR 114 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the volleyball team of Hebron High School in Carrollton on winning the UIL 5A state championship. |
| HR 484 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Leadership Lewisville on the occasion of the group's visit to the State Capitol on February 22, 2011. |
| HR 1485 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing November 5-9, 2012, as Municipal Courts Week in Texas. |
| HR 1486 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing November 7-11, 2011, as Municipal Courts Week in Texas. |
| HR 1843 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Harmony School of Innovation in Carrollton. |
| HR 2026 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Carlos Alonzo Benitez of Carrollton. |
| HR 2688 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 362. |
| 82nd 1st Called Session | |
| HB 4 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the composition of the congressional districts for the State of Texas. |
| HB 9 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities. |
| HB 10 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to request information regarding the immigration status of an arrested person. |
| HB 11 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the duty of a local law enforcement agency to verify the immigration status of certain arrested persons by use of the federal Secure Communities program. |
| 81st Regular Session | |
| HB 10 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan originators; providing a penalty. |
| HB 128 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the requirement that applicants for certain licenses be eligible for employment in the United States. |
| HB 655 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to payment to a trustee or substitute trustee after public sale of foreclosed property. |
| HB 669 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to liability arising out of the filing of a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien. |
| HB 673 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to certain services provided by the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program of this state. |
| HB 690 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the right of a tenant to hold a landlord liable for falsely advertised square footage or amenities. |
| HB 692 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory county courts. |
| HB 1058 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the receipt of death benefits in the workers' compensation system. |
| HB 1153 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to expanding the public high school curriculum to promote personal financial literacy. |
| HB 1201 |
Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to liability of an in-home service company or residential delivery company for negligent hiring. |
| HB 1304 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the issuance of new specialty license plates by the Texas Department of Transportation. |
| HB 1310 |
Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the use of a tanning facility device by a minor. |
| HB 1772 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain licensing agents; providing penalties. |
| HB 1783 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the Internet broadcasting of Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT public hearings and meetings. |
| HB 1787 |
Last Action: Effective on 1/1/10 Caption: Relating to the designation or appointment of registered agents for service of process, notice, or demand on certain entities or associations. |
| HB 1822 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the use of certain terms by certificated telecommunications utilities, retail electric providers, and electric utilities in retail bills, and to notice of expiration or price change for certain retail electric products. |
| HB 1851 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to rental agreements. |
| HB 1866 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to distributed renewable generation of electric power. |
| HB 1950 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to state travel policies and procedures for the reimbursement or payment of travel expenses. |
| HB 1976 |
Last Action: Co-sponsor authorized Caption: Relating to the operation of property owners' associations. |
| HB 1977 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to encumbrances that may be fixed on homestead property. |
| HB 2083 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program. |
| HB 2198 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the notice required of certain political subdivisions concerning certain workers' compensation benefits. |
| HB 2421 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the independent organization certified to perform certain functions for a power region. |
| HB 2459 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to tax credits for business development in low-income communities. |
| HB 2556 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the rights and duties of the parties to a motor vehicle retail installment contract or a conditional delivery agreement involving the sale or conditional delivery of a motor vehicle; providing an administrative penalty. |
| HB 2840 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to mortgage fraud; providing a criminal penalty. |
| HB 3070 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the administration and powers of a coordinated county transportation authority. |
| HB 3245 |
Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to certain protections for customers in the restructured electric services market. |
| HB 3621 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to certain charges included in a motor vehicle installment agreement. |
| HB 3949 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the requirement that applicants for certain licenses be eligible for employment in the United States. |
| HCR 36 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending all those in Denton County who participated in the emergency response to Hurricane Ike. |
| HJR 76 |
Last Action: Postponed Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting an encumbrance to be fixed on homestead property for an obligation to pay certain property owners' association fees and prohibiting the forced sale of the homestead to pay those fees unless authorized by the members of the association in accordance with general law. |
| HR 2 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives of the 81st Legislature. |
| HR 133 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 9-10, 2009, as Denton County Days at the State Capitol. |
| HR 257 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing November 2-6, 2009, as Municipal Courts Week in Texas. |
| HR 258 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Leadership Lewisville for its efforts in preparing citizens to take prominent roles in their community. |
| HR 413 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sharon Eileen Gibbs of San Antonio. |
| HR 414 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Michael C. Barrett of Dallas. |
| HR 1424 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 18, 2009, as Professional Achievers for Community Excellence Day in honor of the group's 25th anniversary. |
| HR 1601 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Timothy William Murphy of Rockport. |
| HR 2337 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory U.S. Army Corporal Peter Courcy of Frisco. |
| 80th Regular Session | |
| HB 34 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain payments or other inducements regarding a workers' compensation claim; providing an administrative violation. |
| HB 35 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a prohibition on linking the compensation of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to an increase in the total value of property in the district. |
| HB 36 |
Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to a periodic review of state and local taxes. |
| HB 37 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the retail sale of temperature-adjusted gasoline and diesel fuel. |
| HB 38 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the requirement that applicants for certain licenses be eligible for employment in the United States. |
| HB 222 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to property owners' associations. |
| HB 471 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the cost of obtaining copies of an injured employee's medical records for use by an ombudsman under the office of injured employee counsel's ombudsman program. |
| HB 472 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the regulation of third-party administrators, including administrators with delegated duties in the workers' compensation system of this state; providing penalties. |
| HB 473 |
Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to benefits provided under the workers' compensation system, including fee guidelines for medical benefits and payment of benefits under interlocutory orders. |
| HB 490 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to property in the custody of a pawnbroker; providing criminal penalties. |
| HB 716 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to mortgage fraud; providing criminal penalties. |
| HB 723 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an annual report by a justice of the peace regarding certain income. |
| HB 724 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to workers' compensation claims for certain medical benefits, death benefits, and burial benefits. |
| HB 944 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to location of certain financial institution branches. |
| HB 1716 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the registration of a registered financial services company and the authority of its exclusive agents to act as mortgage brokers. |
| HB 1963 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to rules and policies adopted by state agencies regarding engineering or architectural errors or omissions. |
| HB 2007 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to modernization of the regulation of banking in this state. |
| HB 2219 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to service of process on financial institutions. |
| HB 2267 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the suspension of sentence and deferral of final disposition in certain misdemeanor cases. |
| HB 2467 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to modification of certain small and large employer health benefit plans. |
| HB 2468 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the filing of financial statements by justices of the peace and candidates for justice of the peace in certain counties. |
| HB 2534 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the transfer of a motor vehicle retail installment contract to a holder. |
| HB 2641 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the selection of depositories for certain county funds, including funds held by a county or district clerk. |
| HB 2679 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to certain requirements regarding loan and sales finance transactions. |
| HB 2682 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the administration and powers of a coordinated county transportation authority. |
| HB 2738 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to liens on real property. |
| HB 2783 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain persons involved in mortgage lending. |
| HB 2873 |
Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to certain real property subject to seizure by a municipality or county and escheat to the state. |
| HB 3145 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requirements for participation in extracurricular athletic activities. |
| HB 3146 |
Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in the jurisdiction of certain municipalities. |
| HB 3147 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to claims against a contractor for construction of common elements under a condominium or cooperative system. |
| HB 4057 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Denton County Levee Improvement District No. 1 of Denton and Dallas Counties, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds. |
| HCR 11 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Directing the attorney general to seek recovery of money from the federal government for costs incurred by the state in dealing with illegal immigration and to demand federal enforcement of federal immigration laws. |
| HCR 282 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 472. |
| HJR 12 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the public taking of private property for private use. |
| HJR 72 |
Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify certain provisions relating to the making of a home equity loan and use of home equity loan proceeds. |
| HR 3 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives of the 80th Legislature. |
| HR 257 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Major Matthew Wade Worrell. |
| HR 258 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Nathaniel A. Aguirre of Carrollton. |
| HR 973 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing November 5-9, 2007, and November 3-7, 2008, as Municipal Courts Week in Texas. |
| HR 1056 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Captain Todd Tyler Christmas. |
| HR 1864 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Carl Benjamin "Catfish" Montgomery of Dallas. |
| HR 2475 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Honorable Margaret Robbins for her years of service to the Texas judicial system. |
| 79th Regular Session | |
| HB 7 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the workers' compensation system of this state and to the abolition of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, the establishment of the office of injured employee counsel, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission to the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the office of injured employee counsel, and to the provision of workers' compensation benefits to injured employees and the regulation of workers' compensation insurers; providing administrative and criminal penalties. |
| HB 135 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to regulation of health spas. |
| HB 210 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain telemarketing calls. |
| HB 229 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a periodic review of state and local taxes by a select committee on revenue. |
| HB 345 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain information provided on a voter registration application. |
| HB 374 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while having certain amounts of certain controlled substances in the body. |
| HB 629 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to notice required for a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien in certain circumstances. |
| HB 635 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to property in the custody of a pawnbroker; providing criminal penalties. |
| HB 852 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the liability of in-home service companies and residential delivery companies for negligent hiring. |
| HB 853 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the return of merchandise; providing a civil penalty. |
| HB 955 |
Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the regulation of financial businesses and practices; providing civil penalties. |
| HB 972 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners; providing a criminal penalty. |
| HB 1025 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Optometry Board and to contact lens prescriptions and the dispensing of contact lenses. |
| HB 1091 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to notice regarding rental car damage waivers. |
| HB 1116 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. |
| HB 1507 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the regulation of corporations; providing a penalty. |
| HB 1944 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners and the regulation of health care professions regulated by those state agencies; providing administrative penalties. |
| HB 1986 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the administration and powers of a coordinated county transportation authority. |
| HB 2581 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the regulation of a perpetual care cemetery and the sale of interment rights in a mausoleum before completion of construction. |
| HCR 74 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the 56th Brigade Combat Team of the 36th Infantry Division, Texas National Guard, for its courageous service in Iraq. |
| HJR 22 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system. |
| HR 113 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 8, 2005, as Credit Union Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 114 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Prince of Peace Christian School in Carrollton. |
| HR 115 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Howard Wolf of Austin for his service on the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
| HR 116 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring John Shields, public member of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
| HR 449 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Fran Brown of Carrollton on her appointment to the Texas Aging and Disability Services Council. |
| HR 1397 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing October 31-November 4, 2005, and November 6-10, 2006, as Municipal Courts Week in Texas. |
| HR 2280 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1116. |
| 79th 3rd Called Session | |
| HB 22 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to state support of the public school system. |
| HB 66 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain disruptions at a funeral service; creating an offense. |
| HJR 15 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met. |
| 78th Regular Session | |
| HB 145 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to workers' compensation dispute resolution. |
| HB 146 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to jury duty on general election day. |
| HB 147 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to application of the no-call list provisions to commercial mobile service providers and subscribers. |
| HB 148 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the prohibition of the manufacture, sale, or possession of a counterfeit disabled parking placard; providing penalties. |
| HB 149 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to certain privacy protections for consumer information included in the Texas no-call list. |
| HB 702 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the application of the sunset review process to state taxes. |
| HB 703 |
Last Action: Effective on 1/1/04 Caption: Relating to the property tax appraisal of property located in more than one appraisal district. |
| HB 704 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to attorney's fees in the subrogation of a state employee's workers' compensation claim. |
| HB 705 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to liability of in-home service companies and residential delivery companies for negligent hiring. |
| HB 706 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying. |
| HB 794 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission. |
| HB 795 |
Last Action: Meeting cancelled Caption: Relating to the functions of the Texas Ethics Commission. |
| HB 902 |
Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Relating to servicing of a mortgage loan. |
| HB 981 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to appeals to small claims courts of certain determinations of the appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
| HB 1165 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to corporations. |
| HB 1166 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the on-line information needs and requirements of licensing agencies and their license holders. |
| HB 1233 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Department of Economic Development and the transfer of certain of its functions and the functions of the Texas Aerospace Commission to the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office; to the establishment, operation, and funding of the Texas Economic Development Bank; and to the administration and operation of certain economic development programs. |
| HB 1331 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the continuation of notice and consent procedures regarding the location of certain correctional or rehabilitation facilities. |
| HB 1493 |
Last Action: Effective on 1/1/04 Caption: Relating to the foreclosure of property and the authority of a mortgage servicer to administer the foreclosure on behalf of a mortgagee. |
| HB 1494 |
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to loss damage waivers and payment of certain charges and fees in certain rental-purchase agreements. |
| HB 1495 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the registration of homebuilders. |
| HB 1496 |
Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to reduction in benefit fraud and claim overpayments in unemployment compensation. |
| HB 1839 |
Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to property in the custody of a pawnbroker; providing criminal penalties. |
| HB 1840 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a fee established and set by the State Securities Board. |
| HB 1841 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to home equity loans and the interpretation of certain constitutional provisions by certain state agencies. |
| HB 2062 |
Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including certain functions transferred to the department from the Texas Department of Insurance and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and including certain functions transferred from the department to the Department of Public Safety. |
| HB 2170 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission. |
| HB 2171 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness as the Texas Workforce Investment Council and to the functions performed by the council. |
| HB 2198 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the certification of maximum medical improvement and the impairment rating assigned to an employee in a claim for workers' compensation benefits. |
| HB 2199 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the right of an insurance carrier to contest the compensability of an injury in a workers' compensation case; providing an administrative violation. |
| HB 2200 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to restrictions on apartment owners in a condominium regime relating to club membership. |
| HB 2201 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain changes to the uniform law on secured transactions. |
| HB 2409 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain information held by a business offering check verification or check guarantee services. |
| HB 2410 |
Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional engineering. |
| HB 2411 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the publication of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories. |
| HB 2412 |
Last Action: Referred to Government Reform Caption: Relating to the use of TexasOnline. |
| HB 2772 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to civil penalty for sales and use tax. |
| HB 2773 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to electronically readable information on a driver's license or personal identification certificate; providing penalties. |
| HB 2774 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the credits and debits of the subsequent injury fund. |
| HB 2775 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation, division, or conversion of, or purchaser notice about, certain kinds of water districts. |
| HB 3017 |
Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the organization, administration, and validation of the creation and certain action of a coordinated county transportation authority. |
| HB 3018 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to mechanic's contractor's or materialman's lien. |
| HCR 277 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.J.R. No. 42. |
| HCR 291 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 3459. |
| HCR 296 |
Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 3459. |
| HCR 301 |
Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 2425. |
| HJR 46 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system. |
| HJR 70 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to home equity loans. |
| HR 291 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Hebron High School cheerleaders. |
| HR 292 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the state's credit unions for their significant economic contributions. |
| HR 1078 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming a delegation from Rosemeade Elementary School in Carrollton to the Capitol. |
| HR 1105 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Chief Master Sergeant Stephen D. Vollbrecht. |
| HR 1713 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1493. |
| 78th 2nd Called Session | |
| HR 83 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing November 3-7, 2003, as Municipal Courts Week. |
| 77th Regular Session | |
| HB 197 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the threshold contract amount at which certain political subdivisions are required to engage in a competitive purchasing procedure. |
| HB 466 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to issuance of a driver's license to a minor. |
| HB 467 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of regents of Texas Woman's University to levy student fees for medical services. |
| HB 468 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the transportation of and certain ad valorem tax liens on manufactured homes; providing a penalty. |
| HB 469 |
Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County and to the jurisdiction of and certain procedure in that court. |
| HB 470 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring confirmation of a hotel reservation. |
| HB 472 |
Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the regulation of telemarketing solicitation; providing penalties. |
| HB 578 |
Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a commission and project to provide government services through a secure and uniform online system. |
| HB 579 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to use a design-build contract for transportation projects. |
| HB 908 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the detention of an inmate or person pending a hearing on ineligible release or a charge of violating a condition of parole or release to mandatory supervision. |
| HB 1048 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the application of a seal to an electronic document. |
| HB 1049 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to eligibility to act as a designated doctor under the workers' compensation system. |
| HB 1050 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to liens on real property in favor of governmental entities. |
| HB 1219 |
Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County and to the jurisdiction of and certain procedure in that court. |
| HB 1366 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to deferred deposit loans. |
| HB 1367 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the uniform law on secured transactions. |
| HB 1517 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to posting the state budget on the Internet. |
| HB 1684 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to certain charges that may be included in a retail installment agreement. |
| HB 2314 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County and to the jurisdiction of and certain procedure in that court. |
| HB 2315 |
Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the administration and jurisdiction of the statutory county courts in Denton County and to the operation of the statutory probate court in Denton County. |
| HB 2318 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the use of electronically transmitted information in certain county and municipal procedures for the purchase, sale, or lease of items. |
| HB 2788 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain cases from a district court of a judicial district to a newly created district court of that judicial district. |
| HB 3323 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the creation, organization, and powers of a coordinated county transportation authority; authorizing the imposition of a tax, the issuance of bonds and notes, and the exercise of the power of eminent domain. |
| HB 3324 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the requirement that an ignition interlock device be installed on the vehicle of a person placed on community supervision for certain intoxication offenses. |
| HB 3325 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Texas regarding the practice of law in this state by attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions. |
| HB 3484 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to forwarding process served upon the secretary of state. |
| HB 3490 |
Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to filings made with the secretary of state by business organizations. |
| HJR 5 |
Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing requirements for imposing a lien for work and material used in the construction, repair, or renovation of improvements on residential homestead property and including the conversion and refinance of a personal property lien secured by a manufactured home to a lien on real property as a debt on homestead property protected from a forced sale. |
| HJR 101 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment simplifying requirements for certain refinances of home equity loans without additional cash advances. |
| HR 207 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 100th anniversary of Texas Woman's University. |
| HR 936 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The Home Depot on opening its 100th store in Texas. |
| 76th Regular Session | |
| HB 73 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to screening for criminal history and drug use of applicants for public assistance benefits by health and human services agencies. |
| HB 74 |
Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the reimbursement of a county by a misdemeanant for certain expenses incurred by the county. |
| HB 75 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the use of automatic external defibrillators for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. |
| HB 76 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to exempting certain individual retirement accounts from attachment, execution, and seizure for the satisfaction of debts. |
| HB 82 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the method by which a county reconstitutes the jury wheel, to the duty of the Department of Public Safety to remove certain names from a list used to reconstitute the jury wheel, and to the selection and service of jurors in certain counties. |
| HB 684 |
Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the murder of an individual who is protected by a court order by a person to whom the order is directed as a capital offense. |
| HB 1027 |
Last Action: Effective with Fall Semester 1999 Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of regents of Texas Woman's University to levy fees for student centers. |
| HB 1086 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to liens on manufactured homes. |
| HB 1393 |
Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to regulation of the location of certain alcohol-related businesses. |
| HB 1551 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the transportation of and certain ad valorem tax liens on manufactured homes; providing a penalty. |
| HB 2054 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, and materialmen's liens. |
| HB 2123 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for the costs of confining certain state inmates. |
| HB 2134 |
Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the location of concrete batch plants. |
| HB 2135 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to establishing a mechanic's lien for landscaping installations. |
| HB 2223 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to reporting requirements of a license holder under The Sale of Checks Act. |
| HB 2224 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to requiring disclosure notices for the sale of real property governed by a property owners' association and requiring the filing of dedicatory instruments governing property owners' associations. |
| HB 2474 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Denton County. |
| HB 2506 |
Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program regarding ancillary medical benefits under the workers' compensation system. |
| HB 2603 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to appropriations to historical foundations by certain counties. |
| HB 2604 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to screening for criminal history of applicants for certain financial assistance. |
| HB 2605 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to providing a right of rescission for certain owners executing residential construction contracts for improvements on homestead property. |
| HB 2606 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the revision of the uniform law on secured transactions. |
| HB 2736 |
Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a task force and demonstration project regarding the provision of certain state agency and local government services to the general public and to regulated entities through the Internet. |
| HB 2764 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate automotive wrecking and salvage yards. |
| HB 2936 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to ad valorem taxes, including the administration of certain exemptions from taxation and the procedures relating to foreclosure of tax liens and the sale of property to satisfy delinquent tax claims. |
| HB 2956 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain fresh water supply districts to conduct contract elections. |
| HB 3837 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the appointment, partisan election, and nonpartisan retention or rejection of appellate justices and district judges. |
| HB 3843 |
Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the statutory courts of Denton County. |
| HCR 1 |
Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. |
| HJR 73 |
Last Action: Testimony taken in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing requirements for imposing a lien for work and material used in the construction, repair, or renovation of improvements on residential homestead property. |
| HJR 96 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the court of criminal appeals and establishing one supreme court with civil and criminal jurisdiction and revising the manner in which appellate justices and district judges are selected, using a combination of appointment, partisan elections, and nonpartisan retention elections. |
| HR 231 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of A. E. Wyatt. |
| 75th Regular Session | |
| HB 177 |
Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the sales tax on the repair, remodeling, maintenance, and restoration of certain tangible personal property. |
| HB 178 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the punishment for and sentencing of a defendant convicted of felony deadly conduct. |
| HB 202 |
Last Action: Amendment(s) considered in committee Caption: Relating to screening for criminal history and drug use of applicants for public assistance benefits by health and human services agencies. |
| HB 203 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to penalties for certain water safety violations. |
| HB 204 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation of the boating safety account. |
| HB 205 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to designation of restricted areas on certain public water. |
| HB 206 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to requiring a person to complete a boating safety course in certain circumstances; providing a penalty. |
| HB 234 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to instructing juries concerning discussions and the submission of questions. |
| HB 235 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to selection and service of jurors in certain counties. |
| HB 236 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to distances traveled by jurors. |
| HB 341 |
Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for the costs of confining certain state inmates. |
| HB 342 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the contents of a written lease agreement between a landlord and tenant of residential rental property. |
| HB 343 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to allowing constables to enforce weight laws in certain municipalities. |
| HB 344 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to registration and insurance requirements for certain vehicles. |
| HB 636 |
Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to dedicating certain sales tax revenue on boats to fund boating safety programs. |
| HB 637 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the enhancement of the penalty for certain offenses involving intoxication. |
| HB 644 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to protection of public drinking water systems. |
| HB 676 |
Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the maintenance of certain juvenile law enforcement records and files. |
| HB 677 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain persons who sell, manufacture, distribute, or possess a document that is deceptively similar to a driver's license. |
| HB 678 |
Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the waiver of certain rights by a child. |
| HB 740 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to mechanics', contractors', and materialmen's liens; providing penalties. |
| HB 1104 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to certain business organizations. |
| HB 1213 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to solid waste landfill permits. |
| HB 1291 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of justice and municipal courts. |
| HB 1292 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the custody of certain children who commit traffic or other offenses punishable by fine only. |
| HB 1293 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for and the jurisdiction over certain traffic offenses committed by minors. |
| HB 1294 |
Last Action: Effective on 1/1/98 Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for county commissioners. |
| HB 1295 |
Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the creation of two county criminal courts in Denton County. |
| HB 1491 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to permits for concrete batch plants. |
| HB 1631 |
Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to statutory county courts and statutory probate courts in Denton County. |
| HB 1633 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of a foreign limited liability partnership to transact business in this state. |
| HB 2548 |
Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to a checking account for low-income consumers. |
| HB 2554 |
Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to statutory county courts and statutory probate courts in Denton County. |
| HB 2555 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the creation of two county criminal courts in Denton County. |
| HB 3137 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to adding new provisions to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act regarding judicial review, court judgments and settlements, and Texas Workers' Compensation Commission's right to notice and opportunity to intervene prior to issuance of a judgment or settlement. |
| HB 3409 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the use tax imposed on each motor vehicle brought into this state by a new Texas resident. |
| HJR 20 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a four-fifths vote of the membership of each house to enact certain tax bills. |
| HJR 66 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a right of privacy in a person's genetic information. |
| HR 783 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the National Merit Scholarship finalists and the principal of The Colony High School. |
| HR 784 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring The Colony High School Band. |
| 74th Regular Session | |
| HB 1878 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the collection of fee for jury trial. |
| HB 1879 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the change of name of a party to a suit for dissolution of a marriage. |
| HB 1880 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of trustees of a school district to adopt a policy permitting a period of silent reflection or meditation for students in public schools. |
| HB 1881 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to governmental liability and the liability of certain persons for acts or omissions in connection with court-ordered activities of a juvenile offender. |
| HB 1882 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled person. |
| HB 1883 |
Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to political contributions by certain attorneys to certain judicial candidates or officeholders; providing a criminal penalty. |
| HB 1914 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the form of a voter's name on a voter registration application or certificate. |
| HB 2043 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the computation of net taxable earned surplus of an S corporation. |
| HB 2149 |
Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to publication of certain information regarding justice courts. |
| HB 2150 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to publication of certain information regarding municipal courts. |
| HB 2295 |
Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts in certain misdemeanor cases. |
| HB 2483 |
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the dismissal of certain traffic charges. |
| HB 2484 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the punishment for misdemeanor theft. |
| HB 2485 |
Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts and municipal courts of record, to certain fees or fines imposed by a justice or municipal court in a criminal case, and to certain criminal procedures in justice or municipal court. |
| HCR 115 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending John Gordon for his service to the residents of The Colony. |
| HCR 116 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending Bill Longo for his service to the residents of The Colony. |
| HCR 131 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Dr. Carol Diann Smith Surles on her selection as the ninth president of Texas Woman's University. |
| HCR 203 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating August 7-13, 1995, as Municipal Courts Week in Texas. |
| HR 794 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Honorary Texans Joi Mei Ling Moseley and Jenni Li Moseley. |