Legislation authored by Mark Stiles

Includes legislation with Mark Stiles as the primary author for the 68th through 75th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

75th Regular Session
HB 8 Last Action: Effective on adoption of const. amendment
Caption: Relating to the extension of the full faith and credit of the state to support the Texas tomorrow fund.
HB 9 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the prepaid higher education tuition program.
HB 530 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to coverage for childhood immunizations under certain health benefit plans.
HB 1309 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to ensuring reliable electric service and prescribing an administrative penalty.
HB 1325 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the alternative fuels program.
HB 1428 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of a commission to coordinate the celebration of the centennial of the discovery of the Spindletop Oil Field.
HB 1429 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the standards of conduct for former directors, officers, and employees of a nonprofit corporation under contract to invest the permanent university fund or certain other university funds and to the corporation's dealings with a former director, officer, or employee; providing a penalty.
HB 1509 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the development of a restructured competitive electricity market.
HB 1580 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for the children of certain classroom teachers enrolled at a public institution of higher education.
HB 1887 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the review and continuation of certain state agencies subject to the Texas Sunset Act.
HB 2201 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the payment of property taxes pending appeal and to attorney's fees and penalties in a property tax appeal.
HB 2703 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of manufactured housing; providing penalties.
HB 2841 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to conforming the statutes to reflect the abolishment of the office of state treasurer.
HB 2914 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the conveyance by the General Land Office of the state's interest in certain real property.
HB 2919 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the powers and the board of directors of the Lower Neches Valley Authority.
HB 3190 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the holding of certain court proceedings outside the municipality designated as the county seat.
HB 3216 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to representation in certain workers' compensation proceedings.
HB 3245 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to due process for education support personnel.
HB 3520 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the recovery of costs and expenses in a suit to collect a delinquent ad valorem tax.
HB 3576 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to state agencies' use of special mail services.
HCR 119 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending David Bernsen for his service to the Texas Transportation Commission.
HCR 333 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Honoring Geneos Pete Cokinos on receiving the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
HJR 8 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the full faith and credit of the state to support the Texas tomorrow fund.
HR 3 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending the constitutional order of business.
HR 251 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Joshua "Josh" Allen, Sr., for his service on the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
HR 252 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending David Bernsen for his service on the Texas Transportation Commission.
HR 253 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Kit Austin Christopher.
HR 254 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Hahn Gray.
HR 255 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Martha Jean Hallmark.
HR 256 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ellen Barton Nichols.
HR 257 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lee Robinson for service to Nederland ISD.
HR 258 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Norman J. Troy.
HR 259 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Paul Thomas O'Neill.
HR 260 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Walter Umphrey for his service on the board of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
HR 261 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Hal Edward Wingate.
HR 262 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Judge Joe J. Fisher.
HR 263 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of George Conway Abney.
HR 893 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Terah Ruth Murphy on her receipt of the Lucky Lady Oil Company College Scholarship.
HR 987 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the South East Texas Foster Grandparents program.
HR 988 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Hubert Oxford.
HR 1306 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 360.
HR 1336 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jerry Fontenot for his years of service as a peace officer.
HR 1337 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jesse Waller.
HR 1364 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Sylvester Moore.
HR 1384 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Geneos Pete Cokinos on receiving the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
74th Regular Session
HB 176 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to components of net income used in establishing rates of a gas utility.
HB 346 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to the alternative fuels program; the adoption of certain regulations to encourage and require the use of alternative fuels; the purchase, financing, lease, or conversion of motor vehicles by school districts, local governments, private fleet operators, and local (and certain mass) transit authorities and districts to assure the use of alternative fuels.
HB 941 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the service and return of a subpoena in a criminal proceeding.
HB 1341 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the operation and funding of the Work and Family Policies Clearinghouse.
HB 1531 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Hamshire Municipal Utility District.
HB 1611 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the state sales tax for certain ship equipment.
HB 1650 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of sheriffs.
HB 1843 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the photographing and fingerprinting of certain inmates released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or mandatory supervision.
HB 1876 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the regulation and control of sanitary sewer overflows.
HB 1877 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The University of Texas System to delegate certain powers and duties of the board.
HB 2197 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on certain property located in a disaster area.
HB 2313 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to abolition of the Lamar University System and the transfer of the institutions in that system to the Texas State University System, and to the actions and functions of the board of regents of the Texas State University System.
HB 2522 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to participation in benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain law enforcement and custodial officers.
HB 2839 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the borrowing powers of drainage districts.
HB 2899 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
HCR 7 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating February 6, 1995, as Port Arthur Day.
HCR 51 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Benjamin Joseph Rogers.
HCR 52 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of James Ronald "Ronnie" McWaters.
HCR 53 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Designating Seaport Coffee as the official State Coffee of Texas.
HCR 85 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Renaming the Hollywood Workcenter as the Ben Rogers Employment Training Facility.
HJR 25 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the office of state treasurer.
HR 146 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Will Wilson.
HR 247 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Billy Clemons and his wife Alea on the birth of their grandchild.
HR 660 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Villamae Morehead Williams.
HR 811 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Urging the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to name the soon-be-completed substance abuse treatment facility in Jefferson County in honor of Judge Richard P. LeBlanc, Jr.
HR 898 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Charles D. Stutzenbaker.
HR 977 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Joran Meeks on winning the Class 3A state golf championship.
HR 1191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Officer Ricky D. Anderson on his receipt of the Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor.
HR 1199 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Regina Gail Bohmfalk on her graduation from veterinary school.
73rd Regular Session
HB 383 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 to lease its property.
HB 491 Last Action: Returned to committee by Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to changes in a property tax appraisal roll.
HB 567 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to criminal law masters in Jefferson County.
HB 568 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to masters appointed by the district and county courts at law of Jefferson County.
HB 569 Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
HB 659 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to the sale of prison-made articles and products.
HB 662 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the fee collected by an agent who issues certain licenses under the Parks and Wildlife Code.
HB 673 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to chief school business administrators of school districts.
HB 718 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain extensions of credit by retail stores owned or operated by public institutions of higher education.
HB 772 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property.
HB 810 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to removing the Texas Youth Commission from the list of health and human services agencies.
HB 811 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to annexation by general-law municipalities.
HB 819 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to hazardous duty pay for certain employees of the Texas Youth Commission.
HB 911 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the inspection of certain vehicles.
HB 947 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, including the nonsubstantive codification of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 72nd Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.
HB 991 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the regulation of real estate brokers, salesmen, and inspectors.
HB 1036 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the selection of podiatrists.
HB 1116 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of temporary housing for certain inmates of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 1127 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to regulate or prohibit smoking in county facilities or other county public places; providing a penalty.
HB 1136 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to appraisal review boards.
HB 1209 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to components of net income used in establishing rates of a gas utility.
HB 1315 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the selection of podiatrists.
HB 1429 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to prompt payment to contractors and subcontractors in connection with improvements to real property.
HB 1511 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
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.
HB 1607 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the state and local taxes on bingo and to the deposit of bingo taxes paid under protest.
HB 1642 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the process under which state agencies and other entities are periodically reviewed under the Texas Sunset Act.
HB 1660 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to sales and use tax exemptions for religious, charitable, educational, and public service organizations.
HB 1811 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to information that may be collected from a school district or county education district through PEIMS.
HB 1812 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to students at risk of dropping out of public school; providing penalties.
HB 1833 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to duties and functions of appraisal review boards and to certain property tax agreements.
HB 1913 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to ad valorem taxation of agricultural, recreational, park, or scenic land; providing a penalty.
HB 1920 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to an exemption of certain pollution control property from property taxation and adjustment of the property tax rollback rate.
HB 2010 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the apportionment of taxable capital and taxable earned surplus of a banking corporation or savings and loan association.
HB 2012 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the juvenile courts and criminal courts for certain persons.
HB 2014 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the rights of state prisoners in various civil cases.
HB 2260 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the transfer of programs from certain executive agencies.
HB 2556 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to regulating the taking of crab, molluscan shellfish, and other aquatic life; providing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 2846 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to an emergency appropriation to the Central Education Agency to distribute to certain school districts.
HCM 24 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Congratulating Beaumont State Center on their 25th Anniversary.
HCM 1132 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Congratulating Art B. Spencer on the occasion of his retirement from Chevron USA Products Company.
HCM 1360 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Weber on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
HCR 23 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the burial of Ronald G. Jackson in the State Cemetery.
HCR 70 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Designating the Texas Energy Museum as the state museum on energy.
HCR 162 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make the designated correction in H.B. No. 1116.
HJR 86 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real and personal property used for the control of air, water, or land pollution.
HMM 4 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of J.O. Crooke.
HMM 29 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Detective Milton Thomas Levy II.
HMM 32 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Anthony McDade Phelan.
HMM 98 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Thomas Frederic Jones.
HMM 99 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of George L. Parks, Jr.
HMM 100 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Joseph E. Broussard, Jr.
HR 20 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Relating to the nomination and election procedures for speaker.
HR 108 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Major Dennis White on his receipt of the 100 Club of Jefferson County's 1992 Officer of the Year Award.
HR 109 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Norman Townsend on his selection as the 1992 Jefferson County 100 Club Federal Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.
HR 124 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Roberta Jo Wenner Schroeter.
HR 134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring J. W. "Johnny" Shaw on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
HR 156 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Alletta R. Thompson on being named 1992 Woman of the Year by the Quota Club of Port Arthur.
HR 534 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Detective Milton Thomas Levy II.
HR 706 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Designating May 23-29, 1993, as Emergency Medical Services Week in Southeast Texas.
HR 753 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Julie Rogers for her service to her community.
HR 754 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lee Townsend of the occasion of his retirement.
HR 884 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Filton and Milton Boudreaux for their contributions to the Hamshire-Fannett community and school district.
HR 885 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating B.H. "Bill" Blackmon on the occasion of his retirement.
72nd Regular Session
HB 145 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain medical laboratory practitioners; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 194 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the termination of the teacher career ladder and to the use of state funds allotted for the career ladder.
HB 235 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the administration and financing of mass transportation.
HB 282 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to persons authorized to serve citation.
HB 350 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of legislative oversight boards for certain state agencies.
HB 445 Last Action: Placed on Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the suspension of the driver's license of a person convicted of certain offenses.
HB 486 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to coverage of pharmaceutical services under certain health insurance policies.
HB 500 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of glass contractors; providing criminal and civil penalties.
HB 588 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the application of the hotel occupancy tax to local governments and their officers and employees.
HB 806 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the punishment for deadly assault on an employee of the Texas Youth Commission.
HB 841 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the types of inmates housed in a county jail or a correctional facility financed, designed, constructed, leased, operated, purchased, maintained, or managed by a private vendor for a county and to provisions for those inmates.
HB 967 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the conversion of certain hospital districts into districts operating under Article IX, Section 9, of the Texas Constitution.
HB 985 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the municipal annexation of territory by general-law municipalities.
HB 1051 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Relating to the investment of county funds.
HB 1093 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the establishment of debit card suspense accounts at Texas Youth Commission facilities.
HB 1180 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to hazardous duty pay for certain employees of the Texas Youth Commission.
HB 1221 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public works contracts.
HB 1227 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to improve certain subdivision roads and assess the cost of repairs against subdivision residents.
HB 1438 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to changes in a property tax appraisal roll.
HB 1439 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with amendments
Caption: Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest on certain delinquent ad valorem taxes.
HB 1440 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of dues in certain employee organizations as contributions to the organization's political committee.
HB 1441 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the filing of a certificate of consultation in certain suits against design professionals.
HB 1481 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain persons who represent or advise others in property tax matters; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1662 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the effect of competitive bidding requirements on the purchase of prison-made goods.
HB 1663 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to contracts for remodeling or renovating facilities of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 1664 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the operation of an alternative incarceration program by the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 1665 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the purchase of prison-made goods by an agency or political subdivision of the state.
HB 1666 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the housing in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of persons punished for violation of probation.
HB 1667 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of wells on land owned or leased by the board of criminal justice from regulation by the Fort Bend Subsidence District.
HB 1668 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the regulation of alligator hunters or buyers.
HB 1669 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the appraisal and assessment of property for property taxes and to property that is omitted from a property tax appraisal roll, valuation notification, appraisal district and appraisal review board operations, facilities, and hearings; and regarding tax appeal attorney's fees.
HB 1710 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of carpenters and millwrights; providing a penalty.
HB 1734 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the sales tax treatment of nonresidential real property construction and repair services; and declaring an emergency.
HB 1834 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to municipal civil service in certain municipalities.
HB 2021 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the certification of medical radiologic technologists.
HB 2022 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to minumum standards for emergency medical services vehicles operating in certain counties.
HB 2023 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the funding of schools within the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 2024 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to funding the operations of the State Board of Insurance from the general revenue fund.
HB 2255 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property.
HB 2256 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the effect of a state mandate on local ad valorem tax rates.
HB 2333 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to group accident and health insurance.
HB 2334 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a concealed handgun; providing penalties.
HB 2557 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the exemption from property taxation of all real and personal property used primarily as a facility, device, or method for the control of air or water or land pollution.
HB 2624 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to minimum standards and premium limits for health insurance conversion policies.
HB 2779 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the tax rate and financing of the Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1.
HB 2780 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Water by President
Caption: Relating to terms and compensation of directors of the Trinity Bay Conservation District.
HB 2798 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the duty of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to accept inmates.
HB 2864 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the compensation of the criminal district attorney of Jefferson County.
HB 2892 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to flood prevention and control; making appropriations.
HB 2893 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the criminal justice system and the effect of state criminal justice mandates on local tax rates.
HJR 89 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption from ad valorem taxation for real and personal property used primarily as a facility, device, or method for the control of air or water or land pollution.
HR 20 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Relating to the nomination and election procedures for speaker.
HR 59 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Edwin Frank McGonegel.
HR 60 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Reuben A. Allison.
HR 61 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Myrtle Chambers.
HR 62 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Marie A. Barkis.
HR 120 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Hardy Wayne Poland.
HR 213 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Leon Rice.
HR 643 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Alvin and Helen Landry on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 722 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mrs. Maggie Whitley for her outstanding commitment to the cleanliness of Texas.
HR 837 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Leann Jones on her outstanding success in sporting clays events.
HR 838 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tommy Ray Johnson.
HR 839 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to Oscar Kyle Baxley, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement.
HR 1099 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Resolving to suspend House Rule 14, Section 9(a), to enable the conference committee appointed to adjust the differences between the house and senate versions of S.B. 1596.
72nd 1st Called Session
HB 18 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the minimum standards for emergency medical services vehicles operating in certain counties.
HB 73 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reducing overcrowding in jails and promoting a more effective state criminal justice system, including provisions relating to maintenance and operation tax rate, the composition of the Criminal Justice Policy Council, the creation of the Texas Sentencing and Corrections Commission, performance rewards payments to certain counties, and conditions of parole; and repealing certain statutes related to criminal offenses.
HB 136 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to terms and compensation of directors of the Trinity Bay Conservation District.
HB 200 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of sheriffs.
HJR 20 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to prescribe the qualifications of sheriffs.
HR 9 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Anson W. Rigby.
HR 10 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dorothy Evans Lohmann.
HR 11 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jo Anne "JoJo" McGuire.
HR 12 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Monsignor Paul Fee for his outstanding dedication to a life of service in the name of the Lord and extending to him best wishes on the occasion of his retirement from active ministry.
HR 13 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Varnel Curtis Boyd.
HR 14 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bobby Smith on being selected to receive the Liberty County Children's Advocate Award.
HR 15 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Regina Kirchner on her selection as a recipient of a Liberty County Children's Advocate Award.
HR 16 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Nylds Hinch for his service to the youth of his community and congratulating him on his receipt of the Liberty County Children's Advocate Award.
HR 17 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jo Ann Gunter for her exceptional contributions and extending to her sincere best wishes for success and happiness in the future.
HR 18 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Joining the people of Liberty County in their tribute to Emilie Broussard by endorsing her selection for the Liberty County Children's Advocate Award.
HR 94 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Bruce Hanks Wiggins on his exemplary record of accomplishment.
HR 95 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of J. B. Higgins.
HR 134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Donald Landry.
HR 155 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Charles W. Beard for his contributions to the youth of Texas.
HR 173 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring James Noble for his many years of service to the state as an employee of the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
HR 174 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Franklin C. Young for his outstanding career with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
72nd 3rd Called Session
HR 18 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Nelson Waldrop.
HR 36 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mrs. Antoinette Cecilia Giglio.
HR 37 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Albert Earl Reaud.
HR 80 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Coyle Harrison.
72nd 4th Called Session
HR 56 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the memory of John F. (Bill) Gaulding.
HR 91 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Joe Austin for his outstanding public service as superintendent of the Beaumont Independent School District and extending best wishes to him for a happy and rewarding retirement.
HR 98 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Norman J. Troy for his outstanding career as county commissioner of Precinct 1 in Jefferson County and extending best wishes for a rewarding retirement.
HR 99 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of John Laurence Bell, Jr.
71st Regular Session
HB 9 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the offenses of aggravated assault and deadly assault on a peace officer, member or employee of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, or jailer or guard, or probation officer or employee of an adult....
HB 81 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of the formation of associations between state agencies; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 82 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/90
Caption: Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation personal property not held or used to produce income.
HB 123 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a limitation of liability for a person providing transportation in a medical emergency.
HB 137 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to registration as a classic motor vehicle and to the issuance of special license plates for certain passenger cars and light commercial motor vehicles.
HB 248 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain structural movers from regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
HB 383 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to reconstituting the jury wheel.
HB 430 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public works contracts.
HB 431 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of agricultural land contiguous to other open-space agricultural land.
HB 432 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem taxation, the imposition, administration, and collection of ad valorem taxes, and the administrative and judicial review of ad valorem tax matters; providing....
HB 474 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to actions that constitute the practice of chiropractic and certain activities that chiropractors may not perform.
HB 574 Last Action: Tagged in committee
Caption: Relating to a disqualification for unemployment compensation benefits based on a discharge from employment for substance abuse.
HB 621 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a county purchasing agent in certain counties.
HB 622 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
Caption: Relating to the imposition of penalties on delinquent taxes paid pursuant to an installment agreement.
HB 824 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to use of compensatory time by fire fighters and police officers in certain cities.
HB 825 Last Action: Reported favorably w/amendments
Caption: Relating to coverage of pharmaceutical services under certain health insurance policies and employee benefit plans.
HB 959 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the procedures for the setting by district judges of the compensation of certain district or county officers or employees.
HB 960 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the requirement of a quarterly audit of county entities and district attorneys that collect certain funds.
HB 1051 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the financial operations of certain hospital districts.
HB 1052 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the definition of debt for purposes of determining ad valorem tax rates.
HB 1125 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to requiring the chief justice or a justice of the Texas Supreme Court to hear and render judgment in certain suits seeking a declaratory judgment.
HB 1126 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to the creation of the administrative panel to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, to the management and operations of the board, and to training programs for board members and certain board employees.
HB 1163 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to requiring certain defendants to submit to testing for controlled substances or enter a substance abuse treatment program as a condition of bond.
HB 1164 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to the payment of discharge money to an inmate of the Texas Department of Corrections.
HB 1198 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to awards of good conduct time to inmates of the Texas Department of Corrections who display valor or extraordinary achievement.
HB 1263 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the administration and financing of mass transportation.
HB 1323 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the special alternative incarceration program for probationers operated by the Texas Department of Corrections.
HB 1324 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the taxation of certain leased public property.
HB 1415 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
Caption: Relating to the forfeiture to the Texas Department of Corrections of property used in the commission of criminal offenses.
HB 1441 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Jefferson County Navigation District to construct, maintain, improve, reconstruct, repair, and replace and issue revenue bonds for certain water projects.
HB 1442 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 to construct, improve, reconstruct, repair, maintain, and enter into various agreements and issue revenue bonds for certain water projects.
HB 1555 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/90
Caption: Relating to the requirement of continuing education for county commissioners.
HB 1556 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the appointment of an inmate as a trusty of the Texas Department of Corrections.
HB 1557 Last Action: Reported favorably w/amendments
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain records created and maintained by the Texas Department of Corrections.
HB 1558 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an exemption from certain licensing requirements for inmates incarcerated in the Texas Department of Corrections who perform barbering.
HB 1624 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the compensation of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
HB 1625 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting an appraisal district from using public funds to attempt to influence legislation.
HB 1626 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the contempt power of courts.
HB 1796 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the location at which real property repair and remodeling services are consummated for local sales and use tax purposes.
HB 1797 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to the procedures for amending a county budget in certain counties.
HB 1820 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to windstorm and hail inspections of property in coastal counties.
HB 1821 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/90
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a fee on oysters sold by commercial fishermen; providing civil penalties.
HB 1975 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to authorizing counties to adopt a local sales and use tax to pay for criminal justice costs and to reduce ad valorem taxes.
HB 1976 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to a county judge or commissioner or other local public official serving as an officer or director of another entity.
HB 2611 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain motor carriers; conferring regulatory authority to the Public Safety Commission and requiring actions by the secretary of state.
HB 2612 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to indemnify elected and appointed county officers in certain circumstances involving the loss of county funds or the loss of or damage to personal....
HB 2613 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prevention of negligent or unsafe excavation or demolition operations resulting in damage to underground utilities, requiring the filing of certain notices by the owners of underground facilities and....
HB 2618 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and Corrections.
HB 2619 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the administration, collection, and enforcement of the taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products.
HB 2620 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to sales tax on certain services performed by a temporary help service.
HB 2622 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the licensing of oyster boats that use a dredge or tongs to remove oysters from public water and to the responsibility for oystering violations; providing penalties.
HB 2623 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a property owner's remedies for unequal appraisal and other actions of the appraisal district or appraisal review board.
HB 2624 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the effective dates for the imposition and repeal of additional local taxes by certain counties and cities.
HB 2626 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of certain territory from a rural fire prevention district or an emergency services district.
HB 2627 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to powers of housing finance corporations.
HB 2823 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to law enforcement commissions for employees of the Texas Department of Corrections.
HB 2824 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to cancer screening in rural areas.
HB 2911 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to state grant programs to counties and other units of government to fund technologies and programs to deal at the local level with persons charged with or convicted of criminal offenses.
HB 2990 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of use and possession of property purchased at an ad valorem tax sale.
HB 2991 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the liability and indemnity of certain governmental officers and employees and local governments and to procedures regarding the immunity privilege.
HB 3109 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the location of a new county jail facility and to sheriffs or deputy sheriffs appearing and pleading in certain courts.
HB 3145 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Liberty County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds;....
HCR 116 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Requesting the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor to authorize a study regarding health care benefits for educators and the concept of a statewide program of health care for school districts.
HJR 54 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to permitting the legislature to require a justice of the Texas Supreme Court to hear and render judgment in certain suits seeking a declaratory judgment.
HR 54 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Barry Jeffrey.
HR 224 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lily Hilliard.
HR 292 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring William A. Chernowetz.
HR 567 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Underwood Hill.
HR 568 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Gwendolyn Rosser Wingate.
HR 569 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Gladys M. Hankamer.
HR 576 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. O. C. "Mike" Taylor.
HR 650 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Price Daniel.
HR 684 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 25, 1989, as County Government Day in Texas.
HR 693 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Directing the House Corrections Committee to investigate the actions by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
HR 821 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Robert Birdwell.
HR 848 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Beaumont Fire Chief C. A. "Pete" Shelton.
HR 849 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Clubb on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 850 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Frances U. Dismukes.
HR 881 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of law enforcement officer Paul D. Hulsey, Jr.
HR 976 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Juanice Meyers.
HR 1044 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brooks Goodhue.
HR 1045 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mike Burrow.
HR 1053 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mary C. Wadenpfuhl.
HR 1054 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mary E. Gibson.
HR 1093 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Eddie Seidensticker.
HR 1094 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Edward W. Collins.
HR 1151 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Anahuac as the Alligator Capital of Texas.
71st 1st Called Session
HB 25 Last Action: Effective in 90 days--10/18/89
Caption: Relating to the location of a new county jail facility.
HB 66 Last Action: Referred to Labor & Employment Rel.
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public works contracts.
HCR 4 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting the house and senate permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Tuesday, June 20, 1989, and ending on Wednesday, July 5, 1989.
71st 2nd Called Session
HB 62 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to an emergency appropriation to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for projects related to corrections institutions.
HB 91 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the types of inmates housed in correctional facilities financed, designed, constructed, leased, operated, purchased, maintained, or managed by a private vendor for a county.
HR 49 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dennis Brooks.
HR 50 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Allen Willett.
HR 78 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Otho Plummer.
HR 79 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Wilma Carr.
HR 80 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Cecil Fuller.
HR 81 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mr. W. L. Pate, Sr.
HR 146 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Preston Ellis Johnson.
71st 3rd Called Session
HR 36 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ruby Ann Taylor Van Dorn.
HR 170 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Emilie Broussard.
71st 4th Called Session
HCR 45 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring May 12, 1990, to be Mary Shannon Day.
HR 25 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ada Belle Boyd on her 90th birthday.
HR 77 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring James Isaac Crawford.
HR 130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the fifth grade class of Mary Bordelon from Barbers Hill Intermediate School.
HR 135 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of D. P. "Pat" Wheat II.
HR 151 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lois Plaia.
HR 152 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the M & J Fertilizer Company.
HR 153 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bobbie Kahla.
HR 240 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dave Pringle.
HR 241 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joe Allen Slack.
71st 5th Called Session
HB 68 Last Action: Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to jury service; providing a penalty.
HB 117 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the liability and indemnity of certain governmental officers and employees and state and local governments and to procedures regarding the immunity privilege.
HR 130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James W. Ainsworth.
HR 131 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard Edwin Haussner.
71st 6th Called Session
HR 7 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ross and Elizabeth Hightower.
HR 44 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Liberty County Deputy Sheriff Jesse Earl McFarland III.
70th Regular Session
HB 357 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to creation of a hazardous waste alternative center at Lamar University.
HB 421 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the compensation and allowances of a county auditor.
HB 441 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the offense of possessing a controlled substance or dangerous drug within the confines of property belonging to the Texas Department of Corrections.
HB 524 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Amusement Machine Commission and the transfer of certain functions performed by that commission to the office of the comptroller of public accounts.
HB 527 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the justifiable use of force in certain circumstances by jailers, guards, correctional officers, and peace officers.
HB 587 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief if the property damaged, destroyed, or tampered with belongs to the state and the actor commits the offense while confined in the Texas Department of Corrections.
HB 588 Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call
Caption: Relating to regional administration by certain health-related state agencies.
HB 852 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the quarantine and testing of animals.
HB 853 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney of the 253rd Judicial District.
HB 1092 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the supplemental compensation paid to district judges in Chambers County.
HB 1112 Last Action: Transferred to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to the deposit of various public funds in the county treasury of certain counties.
HB 1113 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to employment by certain commissioners courts of county purchasing agents.
HB 1694 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of agricultural land contiguous to other open-space agricultural land.
HB 1695 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the removal of a member of an appraisal review board.
HB 1696 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the amounts of the property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and the surviving spouses or children of certain veterans.
HB 1731 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 to make purchases and to acquire and sell property.
HB 1732 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to commodities for which a commodity producers board may be established.
HB 1733 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to providing for the State Property Tax Board to audit the performance of an appraisal district.
HB 1734 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
HB 1735 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the meaning of new and existing hazardous waste facility, landfill, management unit, land treatment facility, storage and processing facility, surface impoundment, or waste pile for purposes of rulemaking by the Texas Water Commission.
HB 1736 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting personal property not held of used to produce income from ad valorem taxation.
HB 1737 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the fiscal year and compensation of directors of the Trinity Bay Conservation District.
HB 2082 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/88
Caption: Relating to ad valorem tax relief for certain offshore drilling equipment that is not in use.
HB 2083 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the installation of and tax liens on manufactured homes.
HB 2084 Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of a pilot program to provide motorist information signs on highways.
HB 2085 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the creation, organization, powers, duties, and financing of authorities related to the establishment, construction, operation, maintenance, and enhancement of a superconducting super collider facility and its neighboring communities; providing a criminal penalty; granting the power of eminent domain; and limiting the issuance of bonds by and providing for financial audits of the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission.
HB 2102 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property of certain nonprofit organizations.
HB 2301 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the employment of county purchasing agents in certain counties.
HB 2302 Last Action: Postponed in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to action by court in a property tax appeal.
HB 2303 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a budget officer in certain counties.
HB 2304 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and Corrections.
HB 2305 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 2306 Last Action: Recalled from subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes, the administration and financing of appraisal districts, the application for a residence homestead exemption, and the administration and procedures for local and judicial appeal of an appraisal or other ad valorem tax determination, and the application of the nepotism law to appraisal district officials; providing penalties.
HB 2307 Last Action: Postponed in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to notice of an appeal to an appraisal review board.
HB 2308 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to requiring a prisoner in a county jail to reimburse that county for medical, dental, and health services paid on his behalf.
HCR 32 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Endorsing the proposed settlement agreement regarding purchase of electricity for state-owned office buildings in Austin.
HCR 36 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Establishing a special committee to study the organization and structure of the state agencies in the executive branch of government.
HCR 76 Caption: In memory of Vera Martin Daniel.
HCR 233 Last Action: House passage reported
Caption: Granting J.D. Abrams, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
HCR 234 Last Action: House passage reported
Caption: Granting J.D. Abrams, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
HJR 79 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the appraisal of residential property for ad valorem taxation according to its residential use.
HJR 80 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to establish the amounts of ad valorem tax exemptions for disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans.
HJR 82 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation personal property not used to produce income.
HJR 83 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a county to perform work, without compensation, for another governmental entity.
HJR 96 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide ad valorem tax relief for certain offshore drilling equipment that is not in use.
HJR 97 Last Action: Pending in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt certain property of nonprofit charitable organizations from ad valorem taxation.
HR 204 Caption: In memory of R. C. Bowers.
HR 205 Caption: In memory of Otis Shelton.
HR 418 Caption: In memory of Walter Carroll Allen.
HR 419 Caption: In memory of R. C. Maceo.
HR 420 Caption: In memory of Robert "Bob" Milentz.
HR 421 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Ferrell Wingate Kiker.
HR 445 Caption: Honoring Mr. and Mrs. James Monroe Rhodes, Jr. on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 446 Caption: Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Sam Massey on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 470 Caption: Honoring the Wesley United Methodist Church of Beaumont.
HR 524 Caption: Honoring St. Elizabeth Hospital of Beaumont on its 25th anniversary.
HR 525 Caption: In memory of Jewel Williams Maness.
HR 624 Caption: Welcoming the Gingerbread Company of Beaumont.
HR 630 Caption: Honoring Bill and Virginia Snellgrove on their 40th wedding anniversary.
HR 698 Caption: In memory of Wilford Simien and Jerome Simien.
HR 699 Caption: In memory of Clifford LeBlanc, Sr.
HR 731 Caption: Honoring Michael and Gloria Goldreyer on their 20th wedding anniversary.
HR 732 Caption: Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Leonard on their 25th wedding anniversary.
HR 746 Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Leonard on their 25th wedding anniversary.
HR 765 Caption: Honoring Representative Allen Hightower on his birthday.
70th 2nd Called Session
HB 62 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to motor fuel and gas production taxes.
HB 71 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to competitive bidding requirements for certain hospital districts.
HCR 22 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Granting J.D. Abrams, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
HCR 56 Last Action: Tagged in committee
Caption: Memorializing Congress to reinstate the deduction for state and local sales taxes.
HCR 66 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Sam Clonts, retiring executive director of the Texas Association of Counties.
HR 31 Caption: Honoring Floyd Williams.
HR 32 Caption: Honoring Russell Clapper.
HR 98 Caption: Honoring Justice of the Peace Jack Cravy.
HR 190 Caption: Honoring Daniel Patrick Wheat, Jr.
69th Regular Session
HB 62 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to prohibiting commercial solid waste facilities and injection wells for disposal of hazardous waste or industrial solid waste in flood-prone areas.
HB 341 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to regional administration by certain health-related state agencies.
HB 392 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the application of the Professional Prosecutors Act to certain district attorneys.
HB 516 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to incentive pay for state employees.
HB 517 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to certain offenses involving the killing or injuring of an animal or the fighting of animals.
HB 518 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the payment of longevity pay to deputy constables.
HB 519 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the suspension or denial of a license or permit to operate a motor vehicle for a person who refuses to submit to the taking of a specimen for the purpose of determining intoxication.
HB 520 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a license plate be kept clean and visible.
HB 521 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to the protection of credit payment device numbers; providing a penalty.
HB 522 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the rates of the local sales and use tax and property taxes in certain cities.
HB 532 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to restricting issuance of permits for solid waste facilities to be used primarily for commercial disposal of hazardous waste.
HB 620 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to bids by nonresident contractors for contracts awarded by the state or a political subdivision for construction, improvements, supplies or services.
HB 836 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the regulation and taxation of bingo games.
HB 916 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to competitive bidding on public works contracts.
HB 979 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the emergency detention and examination of persons believed to be mentally ill.
HB 980 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to certain citation information to be filed as part of the proceedings on an application for a permit for a solid waste facility for storing, processing, or disposing of Class I industrial solid waste or hazardous waste.
HB 981 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while intoxicated.
HB 982 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the identification of automobiles used by local government law enforcement agencies.
HB 983 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to offenses involving the wearing of masks or disguises; providing penalties.
HB 984 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the sentencing and eligibility for parole of persons convicted of offenses involving the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon.
HB 1064 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the dates on which elections authorizing creation of certain hospital districts may be held.
HB 1065 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to designation by river authorities of buffer zones to protect water quality.
HB 1159 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the rate of tuition paid by members of the Texas State Guard registered at a state institution of higher education.
HB 1400 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of housing authorities to provide housing to persons of moderate income.
HB 1401 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the use of county funds for the maintenance of certain cemeteries.
HB 1402 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the use of a merit system of personnel administration by certain state agencies and the abolition of the Texas Merit System Council.
HB 2108 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the administration of the Department of Agriculture and the laws relating to agriculture.
HB 2109 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain fees collected by a prosecuting attorney for collecting and processing certain checks and similar sight orders.
HB 2110 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the fees charged for the regulation and licensing of funeral directing and embalming by the State Board of Morticians.
HB 2121 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the veterinarians authorized to administer or supervise the administration of rabies vaccine.
HB 2274 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the certification of court reporters.
HB 2490 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Northwest Liberty County Drainage District.
HCR 26 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Expressing support for the basing of a Navy battleship task force as a Texas port.
HJR 27 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the number of precincts in Chambers County.
HR 245 Caption: In memory of James G. Bertman.
HR 246 Caption: Commending Tipton Golias of Helena Laboratories.
HR 247 Caption: In memory of David Jay Kreager.
HR 261 Caption: Congratulating Essie Espinosa.
HR 262 Caption: Congratulating Robert P. "Bob" Strobel.
HR 263 Caption: Congratulating William S. "Billy" Edwards of Stowell.
HR 264 Caption: Congratulating LaVerne and Bobby Stratton.
HR 313 Caption: Commending Mattie Lou Koster, president of the Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation.
HR 451 Caption: In memory of Harry William Faucett Hubbard, Sr., of Port Neches.
HR 452 Caption: In memory of Sallie Woods of Liberty.
HR 453 Caption: In memory of Abraham Samuel Milgram.
HR 533 Caption: Commending the Gingerbread Company of Beaumont.
HR 557 Caption: Honoring Representative Allen Hightower, Jr.
69th 2nd Called Session
HB 66 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the purchase of electricity for state-owned buildings located in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas.
HR 22 Caption: Recognizing August 27, 1986, as Beaumont Big League Day.
HR 23 Caption: Recognizing August 10, 1986, as Maudie Krigar Spradlin Appreciation Day in Baytown.
HR 83 Caption: In memory of Joseph Sedgwick Trum.
69th 3rd Called Session
HB 4 Last Action: Motion withdrawn
Caption: Relating to the purchase of electricity for state-owned buildings located in the city of Austin, Travis County, Texas.
HB 48 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the imposition and rate of local sales and use taxes by certain cities and counties for general services, reduction of property taxes, and transportation purposes; providing for transportation departments in certain cities; providing for the payment of and creation of bonded indebtedness; and providing penalties.
HR 16 Caption: Honoring Irene C. Prewitt.
68th Regular Session
HB 319 Last Action: Withdrawn by Author
Caption: Relating to the employment of a general counsel by the commissioners court of certain counties.
HB 320 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the possession or use of shotgun shells containing lead shot while hunting, taking, or possessing certain waterfowl.
HB 424 Last Action: Placed on daily General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to bids of nonresident highway contractors.
HB 813 Last Action: Placed on daily Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to financing of the administration of propoerty tax appraisal, assessment, and collection and to the composition of appraisal districts' boards of directors.
HB 1909 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the location in flood-prone areas of solid waste facilities or injection wells for disposal of hazardous or industrial solid waste.
HB 2015 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to conversion of certain navigation districts.
HB 2016 Last Action: Testimony taken
Caption: Relating to contracts made by the board of directors of an appraisal district.
HB 2017 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the limitation of actions arising from construction, repair, or improvement to real property.
HB 2018 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration and provision of drugs by a licensed veterinarian or by a person designated by a licensed veterinarian.
HB 2019 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to bids of nonresident contractors.
HB 2098 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the composition of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission, and the method of selecting vendors under bids awarded to other than the low-bidding single vendor.
HB 2317 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to reports by the Parks and Wildlife Department concerning public hearings in counties that may be affected by a proclamation.
HB 2362 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Chambers County and the office of district attorney for the district and to the reorganization of the 75th and 253rd Judicial Districts.
HB 2392 Last Action: Ordered not printed
Caption: Relating to the appointment of court administrators and masters for certain courts in Jefferson County.
HB 2416 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Broussard Sewage District.
HB 2417 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Fannett Sewage District.
HB 2418 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Hillebrandt Sewage District.
HB 2419 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the North Cheek Sewage District.
HB 2420 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the South Creek Sewage District.
HB 2421 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the North LaBelle Sewage District.
HB 2422 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the South LaBelle Sewage District.
HCR 268 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing the Department of Water Resources and the Air Control Board to give careful consideration before permitting hazardous waste disposal in flood prone areas.
HR 24 Caption: Commending Edward W. Collins.
HR 119 Caption: Commending Mrs. Helen Kuhn.
HR 135 Caption: Creating a special committee to urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rescind its decision to close 59 lakeshore parks in Texas.
HR 136 Caption: Congratulating the Barbers Hill girls' basketball team.
HR 141 Caption: Congratulating the Hardin High School girls' basketball team.
HR 238 Caption: Congratulating J. C. Burnham.
HR 239 Caption: Congratulating Glenn Prater.
HR 273 Caption: In memory of Velma Ann Griffitts Griffin.
HR 302 Caption: Congratulating Don Adams.
HR 303 Caption: In memory of James C. Barry.
HR 427 Caption: Congratulating Rufus Eugene Newburn Wortham.
HR 428 Caption: Congratulating June Stancil Toler.
HR 565 Caption: Congratulating Representative Allen Hightower.
68th 2nd Called Session
HB 15 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibiting solid waste facilities and injection wells for disposal of hazardous or industrial solid waste in flood-prone areas.
HB 74 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the duties and authority of the district attorney of the 253rd District Court.
HB 75 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Liquor Regulation
Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage regulations relating to age.
HR 37 Caption: Congratulating Representative Ken Armbrister on his birthday.