Legislation authored by Mario Gallegos

Includes legislation with Mario Gallegos as the primary author for the 72nd through 83rd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

82nd Regular Session
SB 207 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to requiring certain students leaving public school to provide documentation necessary to ensure an accurate calculation of dropout rates.
SB 208 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to public notice and forums concerning finalists for the position of superintendent of a school district.
SB 336 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the composition of certain regional planning commissions.
SB 337 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 338 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to penalty assessment for violations of the Texas Clean Air Act committed by major sources.
SB 339 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to disclosure by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of information related to emissions events.
SB 340 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the reporting of emissions events under the Clean Air Act.
SB 344 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to municipal civil service for firefighters and police officers.
SB 345 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to staff development training for certain public school administrators regarding student discipline management.
SB 346 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the curriculum that must be provided by a disciplinary alternative education program.
SB 670 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the location of certain halfway houses.
SB 671 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a state occupational health and safety plan; establishing a maintenance tax.
SB 672 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to measuring, monitoring, and reporting emissions.
SB 673 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to approve certain supplemental environmental projects undertaken by local governments.
SB 674 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to standards for measuring the emission of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act; providing a penalty.
SB 675 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to allowing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to impose more stringent conditions for existing air quality permits to avoid a condition of air pollution.
SB 676 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the regulation of toxic hotspots under the Texas Clean Air Act.
SB 677 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the public information law; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty.
SB 678 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a school district policy regarding the removal of a student from a public school teacher's classroom.
SB 679 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to minimum educational qualifications for open-enrollment charter school teachers.
SB 680 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to a fee collected by a district clerk for certain certified copies.
SB 813 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 528; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 900 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Aldine Improvement District; providing authority to impose a tax.
SB 954 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.
SB 955 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.
SB 1189 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to exempting certain fraternal and veterans organizations from certain bond requirements to obtain an alcoholic beverage permit or license.
SB 1190 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the appeal of an indefinite suspension of a municipal firefighter.
SB 1191 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the criminal registration procedure for a convicted arsonist.
SB 1251 Last Action: House passage as amended reported
Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Greater East End Management District.
SB 1387 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the composition of the governing body of certain regional planning commissions.
SB 1388 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain prohibited dealings between a wholesaler and retailer of alcoholic beverages.
SB 1389 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
SB 1390 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of the Texas ChalleNGe Academy to receive Foundation School Program funding.
SB 1391 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to refinancing low-rate home loans involving natural disaster recovery funds.
SB 1474 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the grievance procedure for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 1673 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the disposition of certain fees collected by the commission.
SB 1674 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of directors of certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones.
SB 1745 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to enforcement by a local government of fire safety standards at certain child-care facilities.
SB 1746 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by fire departments created by an interlocal agreement between two or more political subdivisions of this state; providing penalties.
SB 1747 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain emergency services districts; providing penalties.
SB 1748 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain employees of fire protection sprinkler system contractors; providing a penalty.
SB 1794 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the employment of physicians by hospital districts.
SB 1795 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities in certain populous counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians.
SB 1825 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
Caption: Relating to the design and installation of signs at low-water crossings.
SB 1826 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the definition in the open meetings law of the term "deliberation."
SB 1827 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to inspections of flood-prone areas by political subdivisions.
SB 1851 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to oversight of emergency services districts.
SB 1852 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
Caption: Relating to the recovery and storage of vessels following natural disasters; providing penalties.
SB 1919 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the election from single-member districts of the governing body of certain populous municipalities.
SB 1920 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Coastal Water Authority; affecting the authority to issue bonds.
SR 18 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cornelius Elementary School in Houston for its selection as a 2010 Blue Ribbon School.
SR 19 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Varnett Public School East Campus for its selection as a 2010 Blue Ribbon School.
SR 21 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Nancy J. Berkman of Houston.
SR 60 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 25, 2011, as East End Chamber Day at the State Capitol.
SR 195 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Bobbie L. Miller on the occasion of his retirement from the Houston Police Department.
SR 323 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the students, faculty, and staff of DeVry University for their commitment to excellence in education.
SR 324 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Harris County Historical Commission and the Baytown Carver High School Recognition and Preservation Society on the occasion of the dedication of a Texas Historical Marker for Baytown George Washington Carver High School.
SR 571 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Alicia Erminia Pedraza on the occasion of her 16th birthday.
SR 732 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Campos family on the occasion of the 2011 Campos Family Reunion.
SR 757 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the sponsors and organizers of the 2011 Houston Spanish and Flamenco Festival.
SR 945 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Teresa Recio on the occasion of her retirement from the Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.
SR 970 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Olga Ramirez Gallegos on receiving an honorary degree from Houston Community College.
82nd 1st Called Session
SB 24 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a penalty.
SB 25 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to public notice and forums concerning finalists for the position of superintendent of a school district.
SB 26 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the public information law; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty.
SB 27 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the definition in the open meetings law of the term "deliberation."
81st Regular Session
SB 171 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to standards for measuring the emission of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act; providing a penalty.
SB 173 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to monitoring air contaminant emissions from certain sources.
SB 176 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the reporting of emissions events under the Clean Air Act.
SB 177 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the location of certain facilities and shelters within certain municipalities.
SB 178 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to temporary housing and emergency shelters provided by a political subdivision for disaster victims.
SB 179 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting certain hurricane preparation supplies from the sales tax for a limited period.
SB 180 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a state occupational health and safety plan; establishing a maintenance tax.
SB 181 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a task force to study and develop uniform reentry procedures for essential personnel entering an area evacuated during a disaster or other emergency.
SB 339 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
Caption: Relating to uniform reentry procedures for essential personnel entering an area evacuated during a disaster or other emergency.
SB 340 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
Caption: Relating to temporary housing and emergency shelters provided by a political subdivision for disaster victims.
SB 396 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the factors the Public Utility Commission of Texas must consider in determining an electric utility's rate of return.
SB 456 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of toxic hotspots under the Texas Clean Air Act.
SB 457 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to penalty assessment for violations of the Texas Clean Air Act committed by major sources.
SB 458 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to impose more stringent conditions for existing air quality permits to avoid a condition of air pollution.
SB 459 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to disclosure by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of information related to emissions events.
SB 460 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to access to information regarding a firefighter or police officer under the municipal civil service law.
SB 461 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to eligibility to take the entrance examination for a beginning position in the fire department.
SB 462 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the partial tax exemption for certain beer.
SB 463 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the issuance of license plates by the Texas Department of Transportation to support disaster relief.
SB 664 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a public building mapping information system.
SB 665 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a windstorm preparedness assistance program that provides financial assistance for certain homeowners in certain counties.
SB 998 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the seizure of the circuit board of a gambling device or equipment, altered gambling equipment, or gambling paraphernalia.
SB 999 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain licensing agents; providing penalties.
SB 1000 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the practice of nursing; providing civil penalties.
SB 1021 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on parking a commercial motor vehicle in certain residential subdivisions.
SB 1044 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the hours for the wholesale delivery or sale of alcoholic beverages.
SB 1045 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the reinstatement of a firefighter or police officer following a decision rendered by the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission or an independent third party hearing examiner.
SB 1046 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the state contribution to and certain annuities under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1196 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to administrative and contract provisions applicable to certain nonprofit corporations located in large counties.
SB 1213 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by certain emergency first responders.
SB 1274 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the summoning of jurors to justice of the peace courts in certain counties.
SB 1275 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the first day of instruction for a school year in certain school districts.
SB 1276 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of service of process; providing criminal and administrative penalties.
SB 1277 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to birth records of adopted children.
SB 1339 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston Multi-Cultural Studies and Classroom Complex.
SB 1340 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the holidays for members of fire and police departments in certain municipalities.
SB 1341 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to work performed in sports and community venue districts in certain municipalities.
SB 1470 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a separate local workforce development board for certain counties.
SB 1471 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the evaluation of certain regional planning commissions.
SB 1472 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to public meetings for permit applications under the Texas Clean Air Act.
SB 1541 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to measuring, monitoring, and reporting emissions.
SB 1554 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of officers in certain counties to designate a person to receive fees, commissions, or costs.
SB 1555 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain airport districts; providing penalties.
SB 1556 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the promotion and marketing of alcoholic beverages.
SB 1889 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to regulation of fire protection sprinkler technicians.
SB 1890 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the temporary suspension of certain signage restrictions during a state of disaster.
SB 1891 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to performance ratings assigned to certain open-enrollment charter schools under the public school accountability system.
SB 1892 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the licensing of court interpreters.
SB 1893 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1894 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to The Fire Fighter Labor Relations Act.
SB 1895 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the terms of members of the governing board of junior college districts.
SB 1896 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the employment of firefighters and police officers and the provision of emergency medical services in certain municipalities.
SB 1897 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to fire code certificates of compliance, violations, and enforcement; providing penalties.
SB 1898 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the applicability of a fire code in an unincorporated area of a county.
SB 1989 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to establishment of the Texas Statewide Interoperability Executive Advisory Council.
SB 1990 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to safe patient handling and health care worker injury prevention policies for certain hospitals.
SB 1991 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the right of a public school educator to remove a student from the educator's classroom.
SB 1992 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1993 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals.
SB 1994 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the provision of state matching funds to municipalities for hurricane preparation and recovery.
SB 1995 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the adoption of uniform residential building codes by political subdivisions.
SB 1996 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of and sales and use taxes imposed by county assistance districts.
SB 2183 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the appointment of an interoperability coordinator in the division of emergency management in the office of the governor.
SB 2184 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the imposition of county or municipal occupation taxes on certain coin-operated amusement gaming devices.
SB 2185 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to contracting practices of certain large nonprofit corporations.
SB 2186 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a reporting requirement for certain nonprofit corporations that award college scholarships.
SB 2187 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a tax on the gross receipts from admissions fees charged by sexually oriented businesses.
SB 2264 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the provision of a community telephone emergency notification system as part of the 9-1-1 system.
SB 2265 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the disciplinary suspension or demotion of a firefighter or police officer under municipal civil service.
SB 2266 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to standards for installing fire hydrants in certain residential areas.
SB 2267 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
SB 2268 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the issuance of an alcoholic beverage license or permit in good faith reliance on a governmental error.
SB 2269 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the use of historically underutilized businesses by utilities.
SB 2270 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to consideration of mitigating factors in determining appropriate disciplinary action to be taken against a public school student.
SB 2271 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the use of historically underutilized businesses by utilities.
SB 2308 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of discretionary funds raised by public school campuses.
SB 2357 Last Action: Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the curriculum that must be provided by a disciplinary alternative education program.
SB 2358 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the guaranteed benefits of a public school educator.
SB 2359 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
SB 2393 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the creation of a statewide autism spectrum disorders resource program.
SB 2394 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices.
SB 2468 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the postemployment activities of certain local government officers in certain counties; providing a penalty.
SB 2490 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
SB 2522 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Greater East End Management District.
SB 2531 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 15; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
SB 2558 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the promotion and marketing of alcoholic beverages.
SCR 82 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 4445.
SR 88 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mary Helen Castro on the occasion of her birthday.
SR 94 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Frenchtown community of Houston for receiving an official Texas Historical Marker.
SR 95 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing those who work to preserve zydeco music in the Frenchtown community of Houston.
SR 96 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing H. Thomas Kornegay on the occasion of his retirement as executive director of the Port of Houston Authority.
SR 98 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Natalie Luisa Ortega on the occasion of her quinceañera.
SR 186 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Alice Romo-Partida of Houston.
SR 187 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the legacy of the Fidelity Manor schools in the Galena Park community of Houston.
SR 297 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Felix Fraga for being honored by Houston Community College.
SR 333 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Art Perez on the occasion of his retirement from the Houston Distributing Company.
SR 387 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Olivewood Cemetery in Houston on the occasion of its designation as a Texas Historic Cemetery.
SR 392 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Louis Joekel, Jr., of Houston.
SR 394 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Joseph S. Galati.
SR 419 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the historic and cultural value of the battleship Texas.
SR 487 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jesse A. Benavides of Houston on the occasion of his retirement from the Benavides Drive Inn.
SR 488 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing René Gonzales on the occasion of his retirement from the Houston Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
SR 489 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Gene E. Castagnetti for his work at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
SR 608 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Frank Medina on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
SR 609 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Shirley J. Williamson for her contributions to the field of education.
SR 633 Last Action: Again read
Caption: In memory of Damion Jon Hobbs of Houston.
SR 634 Last Action: Again read
Caption: In memory of James Arthur Harlow, Sr., of Pasadena.
SR 637 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April of 2009 as National Donate Life Month in Texas.
SR 639 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 16, 2009, as East End Chamber Day at the State Capitol.
SR 699 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Greater Houston Chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors, Incorporated, on the occasion of its Black and White Scholarship Gala.
SR 710 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Herbert Pohler of Houston on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
SR 763 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Fidel R. and Manuela V. Nuñez on the occasion of their 58th wedding anniversary.
SR 771 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Velma Ann Edwards for her accomplishments.
SR 772 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the class of 1954 of Phillis Wheatley High School in Houston on the occasion of its reunion.
SR 802 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the residents of the Greater Channel Area for observing the National Day of Prayer.
SR 810 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Frank Alvarado of Houston.
SR 886 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Roy Cantu of Houston.
SR 887 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Linda V. Boas on the occasion of her retirement from the Houston Independent School District.
SR 930 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Roman Martinez of Houston.
SR 931 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Daniel Rocha on the occasion of his graduation from the United States Naval Academy.
SR 932 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Max Castillo for his contributions to the University of Houston-Downtown.
SR 1061 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Erik Morales and Bea Zarate for their contributions to the Galena Park community.
SR 1109 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leonel Castillo on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
SR 1110 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Chris Sellers for receiving the Police Officer of the Year Award for the North Patrol Command.
81st 1st Called Session
SB 15 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the postemployment activities of certain local government officers in certain counties; providing a penalty.
SR 24 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Robert King Hillier on the occasion of his 50th birthday.
80th Regular Session
SB 93 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to monitoring and controlling emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act; providing a penalty.
SB 94 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
SB 196 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the burning of household waste in unincorporated residential areas of certain counties.
SB 239 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to interference with the duties of a public health professional; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 240 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for an award through the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
SB 260 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston Center for Mexican American Studies.
SB 278 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a state occupational health and safety plan; establishing a maintenance tax.
SB 279 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a public building mapping information system by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
SB 280 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the program for improvement of collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases.
SB 281 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to excepting dates of birth of employees of governmental bodies from required disclosure under the public information law.
SB 282 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to notice regarding the availability of programs under which a student may earn college credit in public schools.
SB 283 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 284 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the issuance and renewal of certain licenses for junkyards and automotive wrecking and salvage yards.
SB 428 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
SB 508 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain licensing agents; providing penalties.
SB 632 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the investigation of a firefighter in certain municipalities.
SB 633 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to hours of labor in certain fire departments.
SB 878 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to residential property exemptions from taxes, assessments, and impact fees in the Greater East End Management District.
SB 1125 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to statutory probate court associate judges.
SB 1212 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the local control of firefighter employment matters in certain municipalities.
SB 1213 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the administration of certain retirement systems for paid, partly paid, or volunteer firefighters.
SB 1214 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to involvement in charitable events by holders of alcoholic beverage licenses and permits.
SB 1215 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the quantity of beer or malt liquor a distributor or wholesaler may withdraw from a retailer.
SB 1216 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the hours for the wholesale delivery or sale of beer.
SB 1217 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to permits and licenses issued by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
SB 1218 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the sampling of malt beverages on the premises of certain manufacturers and retailers.
SB 1219 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to citizenship and residency requirements for alcoholic beverage license and permit holders.
SB 1227 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain districts and entities; providing penalties.
SB 1228 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
Caption: Relating to temporary housing and emergency shelters provided by a political subdivision for disaster victims.
SB 1229 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to certain shipments by package stores and wine only package stores to customers.
SB 1230 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the licensing of court interpreters.
SB 1342 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an autism spectrum disorders specialist certificate for public school teachers.
SB 1443 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate a vehicle operating as a limousine.
SB 1444 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the receivership and rehabilitation of certain property.
SB 1583 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
Caption: Relating to the prompt and efficient response to flooding and evacuations.
SB 1584 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the deduction from a deputy sheriff's wages or salary in certain counties for payment of membership dues to an employee association.
SB 1585 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a statewide autism spectrum disorders resource program.
SB 1664 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to local awards plans under the public school educator excellence awards program.
SB 1733 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to certain required provisions in lease agreements used for developments that are supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation.
SB 1763 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the ratio of correctional officers to prisoners in a county jail.
SB 1853 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
SB 1854 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the exception of an audit working paper of a school district from required disclosure under the public information law.
SB 1855 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the regulation of toxic hotspots under the Texas Clean Air Act.
SB 1856 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties; imposing a criminal penalty.
SB 1924 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an air pollutant watch list and associated reports for the purpose of controlling the emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act.
SB 1925 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to conditions of employment for deputy sheriffs employed by sheriff's departments in certain counties.
SB 1926 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the governing board of certain independent school districts and certain junior college districts.
SB 1927 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to civil liability of certain volunteer health care providers.
SB 1928 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the provision of a community telephone emergency notification system as part of the 9-1-1 system.
SB 2044 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 9; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SCR 5 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Approving and authorizing the naming of the Texas Department of Transportation office in Houston after State Senator John Whitmire.
SCR 33 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset provision and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
SCR 72 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing May 4, 2007, as East End Chamber Day.
SJR 35 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Harris County.
SR 686 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Daniel Bazan, Jr., of Houston.
SR 687 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Pedro "Pete" Jalomo, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the Houston Police Department.
SR 688 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Gloria Ann Hernandez of Houston.
SR 689 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Martha Brewer Gogue of Waycross, Georgia.
SR 879 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Nadine Kujawa on the occasion of her retirement from the Aldine Independent School District.
SR 880 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
SR 881 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Vanessa Salgado for winning the Nestle Pure Life bottled water essay contest.
SR 963 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard Frank Smith of Houston.
SR 1000 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 341 for 75 years of service.
SR 1001 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Local 341 Houston Hispanic Firefighters Caucus on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
SR 1068 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Robert Gonzalez on the occasion of his retirement from Maxwell House Coffee.
SR 1069 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jerry Lowry for receiving the Distinguished Community Leader Award from Leadership North Houston.
SR 1101 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Lawrence A. Eckert Intermediate School for its physical fitness and wellness program.
SR 1122 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John Pickelman on the occasion of his retirement from the North Harris Montgomery Community College District.
SR 1125 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Arthur A. Valdez on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
SR 1131 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Saint Thomas High School baseball team for winning a state championship.
SR 1158 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the life of John William Spencer.
SR 1217 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Shana Patrice Ellis of Houston.
SR 1218 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jeanette Marie Mitchell Hargrove of Houston.
79th Regular Session
SB 191 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the name of the license holder as it appears on a driver's license.
SB 192 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the expiration of or a fee charged in relation to a gift certificate.
SB 193 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the publication of mobile service customer telephone numbers by commercial mobile service providers.
SB 198 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to provide hazardous materials services.
SB 199 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
SB 200 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to county authority to regulate vehicular or pedestrian gates to gated communities.
SB 201 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of discrimination by public educational institutions.
SB 245 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to local government authorization of charitable solicitation by a pedestrian.
SB 246 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense involving certain sales of tickets to events; providing a penalty.
SB 279 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
SB 280 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to automotive wrecking and salvage yards.
SB 281 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers in certain municipalities and counties.
SB 313 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the training required for certain county jailers.
SB 314 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the emergency service fee rate in certain 9-1-1 emergency communication districts.
SB 358 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the collection and reporting of employment information regarding beneficiaries of certain health care services.
SB 435 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the education requirements for a justice of the peace.
SB 436 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the records of a justice of the peace.
SB 437 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the suspended execution of the sentence for a tobacco offense committed by a minor.
SB 438 Last Action: Corrected comm. rept. sent to Local & Consent
Caption: Relating to service of citation in small claims courts.
SB 439 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to eviction suits in justice courts.
SB 666 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the regulation of service of process; providing criminal and administrative penalties.
SB 716 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to payroll deductions for certain employees who are peace officers.
SB 853 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to customer protection for customers of mobile service providers.
SB 879 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of firefighters and fire departments by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
SB 914 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to regulate the hours of certain businesses that sell alcoholic beverages.
SB 915 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
SB 916 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the manner of providing notice of a petition or order for the expunction or nondisclosure of certain criminal records.
SB 917 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the regulation of emergency service providers in municipalities or the unincorporated areas of certain counties.
SB 918 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a license fee exemption for certain certified public accountants.
SB 1113 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to allowing a hospital to release protected health information of a patient to emergency medical services providers for treatment, payment, and health care operations.
SB 1114 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain fire protection sprinkler system journeymen and apprentices.
SB 1312 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a state occupational health and safety plan; establishing a maintenance tax.
SB 1313 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to safety hotline posting requirements of employers in English and Spanish.
SB 1314 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to identifying hazardous employers.
SB 1315 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to safety hotline posting requirements for employers.
SB 1316 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to providing educational materials to employees regarding workplace safety and retaliation by employers.
SB 1415 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to adverse personnel action against certain school employees who report cheating in the administration of an assessment instrument.
SB 1416 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the transfer of alcoholic beverages.
SB 1417 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain municipalities.
SB 1418 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the termination or suspension of deputy constables in certain counties upon the election or appointment of a constable or the death of a constable.
SB 1419 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professionals.
SB 1420 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of remote control locomotives to carry hazardous materials; providing penalties.
SB 1421 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to eligibility for beginning positions in certain police and fire departments.
SB 1422 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to inspectors qualified to perform certain windstorm inspections.
SB 1423 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the adoption of certain residential building codes in municipalities.
SB 1424 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to filing fees in a civil matter in a justice court or small claims court.
SB 1425 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the filing of an affidavit of inability to pay in appealing a small claims court judgment.
SB 1426 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to fees charged to persons applying for the expunction of certain offenses committed by minors.
SB 1555 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to taxes, assessments, and impact fees imposed on residential property by the Greater East End Management District.
SB 1556 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the authority of a port authority, a navigation district, or certain other persons to use electronically readable information derived from a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate for port security purposes.
SB 1557 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of journeyman and apprentice sheet metal workers.
SB 1721 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to increasing the penalty for unauthorized use of a vehicle.
SB 1722 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to urban land bank demonstration programs.
SB 1723 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the hours of work of corrections officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SB 1724 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to monitoring and controlling emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act; providing a penalty.
SB 1725 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapists; providing a penalty.
SB 1726 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the financing of water and sewer programs in disadvantaged areas.
SB 1727 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the offense of arson and to the sentencing of that offense; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1758 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a pilot program for the implementation of the redesigned health and human services program eligibility and benefits determination system.
SB 1759 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by certain institutions of higher education.
SB 1760 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to contracts with private entities to operate state hospitals for persons with mental illness.
SB 1761 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft committed during a natural disaster.
SB 1762 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a public building mapping information system by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
SB 1763 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of Harris County to remove personal property from county roads and rights-of-way.
SB 1764 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Airline Improvement District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue a bond or similar obligation.
SB 1783 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the consequences of a prosecution or conviction of an offense in justice or municipal court and to the disposition of certain records relating to those prosecutions and convictions.
SB 1784 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to driving records and to the operation of commercial motor vehicles; creating an offense.
SB 1785 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the punishment for a corporation or association convicted of an offense involving the criminally negligent inspection, maintenance, or operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
SB 1786 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of a navigation district or port authority.
SB 1850 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain businesses that sell beer or beer and wine in certain counties; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 1869 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the Harris County Board of Protective Services for Children and Adults.
SCR 5 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Memorializing Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset provision and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
SR 18 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Nevarro Dean Harris Daniels of Houston for her accomplishments in music.
SR 200 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the battleship Texas on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the raising of the United States flag at the battle of Iwo Jima.
SR 288 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 2, 2005, as East End Day at the Capitol.
SR 342 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Smith Cloud, Sr., of Galena Park.
SR 416 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Roy Zermeno for his work in behalf of Houston's East End community.
SR 428 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ignacio Garcia of Houston.
SR 445 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Augustine Diaz Rodriguez on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 446 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Esther Miles of Galena Park.
SR 473 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ana Maria Rodriguez de Lopez of Houston.
SR 482 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Oralia J. Guerrero on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 483 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Margarita H. Saldivar of Houston.
SR 484 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jim C. Kollaer for his contributions to the City of Houston and to the State of Texas.
SR 513 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming April 2, 2005, Home Buying Seminar Day in Houston.
SR 514 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sidney Miguel Aleman, Jr., of Houston.
SR 515 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Samuel Kempt of Houston.
SR 581 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Henry L. Martinez, Sr., of Houston.
SR 611 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Rodriguez family on the occasion of their 2005 family reunion.
SR 739 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 5, 2005, as the 54th National Day of Prayer.
SR 877 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ella Hughes on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 1030 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing T. Chaney Anderson on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 1031 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Cristina Saralegui for her achievements.
79th 1st Called Session
SB 13 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to taxes, assessments, and impact fees imposed on residential property by the Greater East End Management District.
SB 69 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to residential property exemptions from assessments and impact fees in the Greater East End Management District.
SR 27 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Maria Gallegos Reyes of Alice on the occasion of her 85th birthday.
79th 2nd Called Session
SB 19 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to residential property exemptions from assessments and impact fees in the Greater East End Management District.
SR 44 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Edward A. Corral on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 73 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Delta Chemical Services, Incorporated, for being named the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce 2005 Industry of the Year.
79th 3rd Called Session
SR 107 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Antonio Aguilar on the occasion of his farewell tour.
SR 132 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Thursday, May 4, 2006, as a National Day of Prayer.
SR 156 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the life of Joseph E. Moreno of Houston.
SR 201 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Hugo Rubio of Baytown for his selection as a 2006 Exemplary Migrant Student.
SR 257 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Denver Harbor Senior Citizens, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
78th Regular Session
SB 157 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the sale or lease of certain school district real property in certain school districts.
SB 307 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
SB 308 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the administration of a retirement system for officers and employees of certain municipalities.
SB 309 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain hospital districts to provide services to certain persons.
SB 393 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
SB 562 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain municipalities.
SB 633 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the investigation of a firefighter or police officer in certain municipalities.
SB 634 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the duties that may be assigned to certain fire protection personnel.
SB 635 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to educational incentive pay under certain municipal civil service systems.
SB 672 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the conditions of employment for certain fire fighters.
SB 693 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the use of flame effects and pyrotechnics before an assembly; providing a penalty.
SB 765 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the petition requirements for elections.
SB 795 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment for a corporation or association convicted of an offense involving the criminally negligent inspection, maintenance, or operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
SB 1026 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the applicability of The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act.
SB 1027 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to municipal payroll deductions for certain employees who are fire fighters.
SB 1028 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a community health center revolving loan program.
SB 1029 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers in certain municipalities and counties.
SB 1137 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the San Jacinto Battleground.
SB 1283 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professionals.
SB 1284 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the purchase of equipment and hiring of employees by the Texas Department of Health for newborn screening.
SB 1285 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the birth defects monitoring program.
SB 1286 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to collective bargaining by officials of the state or of a political subdivision of the state.
SB 1287 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the disposing of abandoned motor vehicles.
SB 1288 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to military leave and military leave time accounts for certain municipal firefighters and police officers.
SB 1289 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the work hours of and compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety.
SB 1290 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the consequences of a prosecution or conviction of an offense in justice or municipal court and to the disposition of certain records relating to those prosecutions and convictions.
SB 1291 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to salaries on which pension benefits are based for police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 1327 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the salary of an assistant county auditor.
SB 1679 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to driving records and to the operation of commercial motor vehicles; creating an offense.
SB 1680 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to rate information to be filed by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 1681 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to rate information to be filed by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 1682 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to rates for professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
SB 1683 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the withdrawal of an insurer from writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers in this state.
SB 1684 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to reporting of claims information by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
SB 1685 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the transfer or cancellation of a water right.
SB 1686 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the training required for a person appointed as a county jailer.
SB 1687 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Relating to star of Texas awards for peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who are killed or sustain serious or fatal injuries in the line of duty.
SB 1688 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to grievance procedures under the municipal civil service law in certain cities.
SB 1689 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the relocation or replacement of a water or sanitation sewer lateral on private property by a home-rule municipality.
SB 1690 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the transfer or cancellation of a water right.
SB 1691 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the availability for public inspection of a final order in a parentage action.
SB 1692 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to alternative dispute resolution procedures in certain police departments.
SB 1693 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to enforcement of certain provisions in construction contracts.
SB 1730 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reimbursements to certain urban hospitals under the disproportionate share program.
SB 1731 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to fees imposed by certain counties for the preservation, restoration, and management of certain county records.
SB 1732 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to school attendance of a child placed in substitute care.
SB 1733 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of an appeals process for the termination or suspension of deputy constables in certain counties.
SB 1776 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Texas firefighters.
SB 1777 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts of certain municipalities.
SB 1801 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1813 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to admissibility of evidence from unaccredited crime laboratories.
SB 1814 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to post conviction DNA review in criminal cases; providing a fee.
SB 1851 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of remaining territory in a political subdivision.
SJR 9 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring eight justice of the peace precincts in Harris County, with at least two justices of the peace and at least one constable to be elected in each of those precincts.
SR 45 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the University of Houston for building the Justin Dart, Jr., Center for Students with DisABILITIES.
SR 46 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 28, 2003, as Catholic Charities Day at the State Capitol.
SR 48 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Teach For America corps members for their dedication to education in Texas.
SR 186 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2003, as East End Area Chamber of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.
SR 253 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Kaye Stripling for her many contributions to the Houston Independent School District.
SR 254 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the battleship Texas on the 55th anniversary of her arrival at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site.
SR 287 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the life of Catherine C. Davis of Houston.
SR 288 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Sylvia R. Ramos of Houston for her contributions to higher education.
SR 293 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Avenue Community Development Corporation in Houston for its contributions to its community.
SR 334 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Sonceria Messiah-Jiles for her work as the owner of the Houston Defender.
SR 335 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Fifth Ward Enrichment Program for providing positive experiences for young Texans.
SR 336 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Sylvia Bolling for her selection as an honoree of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County.
SR 337 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Ramiro V. Ramon of Val Verde County for his contributions to his community.
SR 338 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of the Community Teen Leaders program at Austin High School in Houston to the State Capitol.
SR 427 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Recognizing members of the Community Teen Leaders program at Stephen F. Austin High School in Houston.
SR 444 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Maximiliano Villagomez of Houston on his 92nd birthday.
SR 466 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jay P. Jahnke of Houston.
SR 495 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Oscar Martinez Gallegos of Metairie, Louisiana.
SR 518 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Boyce Honea of Houston on his retirement.
SR 658 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing that the ancient Macedonians are Hellenes and that the inhabitants of the northern province of Greece, Macedonia, are their Hellenic descendants.
SR 666 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending citizens for observing May 1, 2003, as the 52nd annual National Day of Prayer.
SR 714 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending William Roger Campbell for 35 years of service with the Houston Fire Department.
SR 715 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Demetria Flowers for her selection as Channelview Independent School District Student of the Month for March of 2003.
SR 730 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cierra White for her selection as Sheldon Independent School District Student of the Month for March of 2003.
SR 731 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David Cole for his selection as Galena Park Independent School District Student of the Month for March of 2003.
SR 732 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gail Mason for her selection as Educator of the Month for March of 2003.
SR 733 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bethany Fargo for her selection as Galena Park Independent School District Educator of the Month for March of 2003.
SR 753 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Houston East End Lions Club on its 75th anniversary.
SR 754 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Aldine Independent School District for its dedication to education.
SR 778 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the citizens of our state and country for organizing prayer vigils and celebrations on May 1, 2003.
SR 793 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Area 5 Democrats in Pasadena on its 50th anniversary.
SR 796 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Benjamin and Teresa de los Santos on their 30th anniversary.
SR 911 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Houston Minority Business Council for their efforts on behalf of minority business enterprises.
SR 974 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Robert E. Landry on his 80th birthday.
SR 986 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Honoring Johnny N. Mata of Houston for his service on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens.
78th 1st Called Session
SB 30 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
SB 31 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and to the use of that increase for certain health and human services programs.
SR 13 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Houston Chapter of the National Hispanic Council on Aging for its efforts in behalf of the elderly Hispanic community.
78th 2nd Called Session
SR 11 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Congratulating Esther Campos of Houston for receiving the 2003 Hispanic Women in Leadership Empowerment Award.
78th 3rd Called Session
SR 27 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and the Houston Commission on Disabilities on the occasion of their 10th anniversary.
78th 4th Called Session
SR 37 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending citizens for observing May 6, 2004, as the National Day of Prayer.
SR 69 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Deborah Sanford for her contributions to the art of dance.
SR 106 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gloria and Richard Sosa Vigil on the occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary.
SR 149 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the boys basketball team from Charles H. Milby High School in Houston for winning the Class 5A state championship.
77th Regular Session
SB 137 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over the San Jacinto Battleground and the Battleship "Texas" from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission.
SB 151 Last Action: Tabled in committee
Caption: Relating to the number of members of a commissioners court constituting a quorum.
SB 378 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the conditions of employment for fire fighters.
SB 379 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain rapid transit authorities.
SB 382 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and to certain authority of the Commission on Human Rights with regard to fire departments.
SB 468 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones in certain populous counties; providing for taxes and the issuance of bonds.
SB 469 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the minimum staffing for certain fire apparatus in certain fire departments.
SB 470 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Aldine Community Improvement District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 669 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a retirement system for officers and employees of certain municipalities and of the retirement system and the transfer of credit from one retirement system to the established system.
SB 758 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
SB 759 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
SB 760 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
SB 761 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
SB 802 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to tax-exempt benefits for county employees.
SB 1176 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to certain nondisciplinary actions against certain police officers and to the records of overturned disciplinary actions or charges of misconduct against certain firefighters and police officers.
SB 1177 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to payment of municipal fees and fines by electronic means.
SB 1178 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the procedure under the open meetings law in certain independent school districts for the appointment of a school trustee.
SB 1179 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to alternative dispute resolution procedures in certain police departments.
SB 1180 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the filing deadline for candidacy for the governing body of certain school districts.
SB 1246 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a community health center revolving loan fund program.
SB 1247 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of excess money in the compensation to victims of crime fund for public hospitals and hospital districts that provide victim-related services or assistance.
SB 1248 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the civil service status of certain firefighters in certain cities.
SB 1249 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to criminal penalties for arson resulting in the death of a fire fighter.
SB 1250 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the accumulation and valuation of sick leave by certain firefighters and police officers.
SB 1251 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the automatic location identification system along state highways.
SB 1252 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the requirement that an applicant for a driver's license provide certain identification information to the Department of Public Safety.
SB 1253 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to legislative leave for certain sheriff's department employees.
SB 1254 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to local control of police officer employment matters in certain municipalities.
SB 1255 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to grievance procedures for certain municipal police officers and firefighters.
SB 1256 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to civil service systems for constables' offices in certain counties.
SB 1257 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to creation of a benefit fund and making a supplemental one-time payment for certain peace officers and fire fighters disabled in the line of duty.
SB 1258 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to investigations of certain county law enforcement officers.
SB 1259 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the representation of the transportation disadvantaged in mass transportation.
SB 1439 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disposition of the optional county road and bridge fee in certain counties.
SB 1440 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the use of the general fund of certain counties.
SB 1574 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of raw cocoa and green coffee that is held in Harris County.
SB 1575 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to contracts with the Texas Department of Transportation for the removal of certain property from a state highway.
SB 1576 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the Fire Fighters Employee Relations Act in certain municipalities.
SB 1577 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to overtime requirements for fire fighters involved in fire suppression or emergency medical services.
SB 1578 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to local control of fire fighters employment matters in certain municipalities.
SB 1693 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to local control of police officer employment matters by certain municipalities.
SB 1694 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to local control of county law enforcement employment matters in certain counties.
SB 1790 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the powers of Harris County Improvement District No. 1; authorizing the imposition of taxes.
SB 1831 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of certain roads as the Texas Independence Highway, the Juan N. Seguin Boulevard, and the Juan N. Seguin Memorial Interchange.
SJR 4 Last Action: Tabled in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the number of county commissioners in Harris County.
SJR 47 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation raw cocoa and green coffee that is held in Harris County.
SR 187 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 13, 2001, as East End Day at the State Capitol.
SR 279 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joann Griggs of Jacinto City.
SR 280 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Thomas F. Freeman.
SR 512 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the members of the Milby High School Student Council.
SR 513 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Linh Vuong of Houston.
SR 596 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Aurelia Juarez of Houston.
SR 644 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the members of the Empowering Teen Leaders and Community Teen Leaders programs.
SR 687 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Warren "Joe" Harwell of Jacinto City.
SR 688 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Ann Nichols of Galena Park.
SR 689 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Doctors' Service Foundation Community Clinic in Harris County.
SR 690 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing the 53rd anniversary of the decommissioning of the Battleship Texas.
SR 691 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the North Side Community Education and Job Placement Center in Houston.
SR 692 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Thomas Edison Middle School in Houston.
SR 738 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jim Fonteno of Harris County.
SR 753 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Ripley House in Houston.
SR 754 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the girls basketball team of Galena Park High School in Galena Park.
SR 780 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center in Houston.
SR 880 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Greater Channel Area.
SR 949 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the heroism of those who fought for independence on Cinco de Mayo.
SR 952 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the first annual Reagan Vertical Team Festival of the Arts in Houston.
SR 956 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the inaugural class of the Gregory Luna Memorial Scholars Program.
SR 1027 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Katie DePitts of Houston.
SR 1028 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Leonard Davis.
SR 1029 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Charles H. Milby High School in Houston.
SR 1085 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Claude L. Cole of Houston.
SR 1086 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the students of Mario M. Gallegos, Sr., Elementary School.
SR 1131 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Edward D. Garza, Mayor of San Antonio.
76th Regular Session
SB 63 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the expiration or suspension of an alcoholic beverage license or permit.
SB 78 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges, to the nonpartisan election of district judges, to the retention or rejection of district and appellate judges, and to the creation of certain judicial districts.
SB 114 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the standard of alcohol concentration used in defining the term "intoxicated" for the purposes of certain offenses involving intoxication.
SB 222 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to certain prohibited activities by persons younger than 18 years of age conducted on premises covered by an alcoholic beverage license or permit; providing penalties.
SB 276 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Greater East End Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 443 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to classification of the position of fire marshal in certain municipal fire departments.
SB 444 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to abolishment of classified positions within covered fire departments
SB 551 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to administrative sanctions for the sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages to unauthorized persons by certain distributors or wholesalers.
SB 553 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the conditions of employment for certain fire fighters.
SB 554 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to classification of the position of fire marshal in certain municipal fire departments.
SB 621 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain transportation authorities.
SB 714 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to evaluation and termination of certain public school employees.
SB 822 Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the use of injunctions to prevent violations by operators of automobile wrecking and salvage yards.
SB 823 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to contracts for the replacement or repair of equipment or a part of a school facility.
SB 824 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers of municipalities that have created certain reinvestment zones.
SB 862 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to donation of organs.
SB 904 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to creating the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel; creating a criminal penalty.
SB 1073 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to restrictions on and notice of the location of a shelter for homeless individuals in certain municipalities.
SB 1324 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for persons who provide certain volunteer services.
SB 1325 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to school district purchasing and bonds.
SB 1326 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to tuition charged for students of optometry.
SB 1327 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Historical Commission.
SB 1328 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to special license plates for persons retired from service in the merchant marine of the United States.
SB 1329 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a protective order for stalking victims.
SB 1537 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to membership and credit in and benefits and administration of retirement systems for officers and employees of certain municipalities.
SB 1538 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to alternative dispute resolution procedures in certain police departments.
SB 1539 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to local control of police officer employment matters by certain municipalities.
SB 1540 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to certain nondisciplinary actions and to the records of overturned disciplinary actions or charges of misconduct against certain police officers and fire fighters.
SB 1541 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to participation in, administration of, and benefits from certain public retirement systems for municipal employees.
SB 1542 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to membership and credit in and benefits and administration of public retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 1783 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to police department mediation in certain municipalities and its effect on time schedules for appeals.
SB 1784 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to school district use of community-based dropout recovery education programs to provide alternative education programs for certain students.
SB 1785 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to creation of a benefit fund and supplemental one-time payment for certain disabled or deceased peace officers and fire fighters.
SB 1786 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to appeals by terminated sheriff's department employees in certain counties to an independent third party hearing examiner.
SB 1849 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Aldine Community Improvement District; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes.
SB 1864 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to reinvestment zones and tax increment financing under the Tax Increment Financing Act, tax abatement agreements within those zones, and the administration of certain local government corporations.
SB 1891 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the regulation of ice cream pushcart vendors; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1905 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of certain property by navigation districts.
SB 1907 Last Action: Testimony taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones in certain populous counties; providing for taxes and the issuance of bonds.
SCR 30 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Naming the state building at 5425 Polk Avenue in Houston the Elias Ramirez Building.
SCR 65 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Jose "Cheo" Cruz, Sr., of Houston.
SCR 80 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Anthony Colca permission to sue the State of Texas, the University of Houston-Downtown, and the University of Houston System.
SJR 11 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appointment of appellate justices and judges by the governor with retention elections on a nonpartisan ballot for those justices and judges, for the nonpartisan election and retention or rejection of district judges, for the election of certain district judges from state representative districts or commissioners court precincts, and for the alteration of the terms of certain judicial offices.
SR 28 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the American Leadership Forum and their presence at the State Capitol on January 26, 1999.
SR 146 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Enrique "Rick" Dovalina of Houston.
SR 168 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Petra Garcia Torres.
SR 331 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Elvira Bernal of Houston.
SR 332 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kristin Hart of Houston.
SR 351 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of MaryLou Trevino-Lopez of Houston.
SR 454 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 22, 1999, as La Mafia Day at the State Capitol.
SR 514 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Beverly Lyle of Dallas.
SR 537 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring Nick Nichimoto of Honolulu, Hawaii, an Honorary Texan.
SR 923 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing all United States prisoners of war.
SR 1005 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Doug Calmalet of Baytown.
SR 1023 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mary Suarez of Houston.
SR 1066 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rebekah M. Gongora.
SR 1067 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Olinda Garcia.
SR 1068 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Laura Olivia Ruiz.
SR 1096 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Helene Leslie McCorvey of Galena Park.
SR 1097 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Aldine Youth Organization United to Help (Y.O.U.T.H).
SR 1098 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mayor David Alan Gongre of Jacinto City.
SR 1099 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Isabel Rodriguez of Houston.
SR 1100 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jack Scott, Jr., of Galena Park.
SR 1101 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mayor R. P. "Bobby" Barrett of Galena Park.
SR 1102 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sylvia Bolling of Aldine.
SR 1143 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 3799.
SR 1205 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing June 1-7, 1999, as National Management Week in Texas.
SR 1206 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mary Jo May and El Centro de Corazon of Houston.
SR 1207 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dominic and Nelly Quinjano and the McDonald's of Galena Park.
SR 1208 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Evelyn J. Churchill of Galena Park.
SR 1210 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gary L. Freeman of Galena Park.
SR 1211 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating MacArthur Elementary School of Galena Park.
SR 1212 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Wilbert F. Biggs of Galena Park.
SR 1213 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Librada and Antonio Moya of Galena Park.
SR 1214 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Galena Park/Jacinto City Rotary Club.
SR 1215 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Richard S. and Gloria Vigil of Houston.
SR 1216 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lillian and Johnny Villarreal of Houston.
75th Regular Session
SB 18 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of certain municipal management districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes.
SB 19 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Greater East End Management District; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes.
SB 271 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the geographic area where certain holders of a local distributor's permit may sell a brand of ale, beer, or malt liquor.
SB 272 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to complaints against police officers and fire fighters.
SB 300 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to complaints against peace officers and fire fighters.
SB 301 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to complaints against peace officers and firefighters, including the use of a polygraph examination in response to a complaint against certain peace officers.
SB 336 Last Action: Returned to committee
Caption: Relating to the right of fire fighters to meet and confer.
SB 342 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the disposition of the optional county road and bridge fee in certain counties.
SB 395 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of certain local governments.
SB 396 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to local control of fire fighter employment matters in certain municipalities.
SB 397 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for an investment officer of a regional planning commission, council of government, or similar regional planning agency.
SB 398 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to suspension or revocation of a license and administrative penalties for abortion facilities.
SB 591 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to courses and programs at the University of Houston-Downtown.
SB 592 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston-Downtown.
SB 593 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the procedure for promoting fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 594 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to creating the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel; creating a criminal penalty.
SB 628 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges, to the nonpartisan election of district judges, to the retention or rejection of district and appellate judges, and to the creation of certain judicial districts.
SB 656 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the term of a school district depository contract.
SB 727 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to contracts between municipal utility districts located in extraterritorial areas and municipalities.
SB 761 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the regulation of wall and ceiling contractors; providing penalties.
SB 762 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to survivor's benefits from certain municipal retirement systems for police officers.
SB 763 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to benefits from certain municipal retirement systems for police officers.
SB 858 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the provision of municipal services and the creation of special municipal districts in areas annexed by certain municipalities on or after December 1, 1996.
SB 900 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to eligibility for, and payment of, benefits by certain public retirement systems for municipal employees.
SB 901 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an entity's eligibility for foreign trade zone or subzone status.
SB 902 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the removal of personal property from the right-of-way or roadway of the state highway system.
SB 903 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to legislative leave for certain firefighters and police officers.
SB 904 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the investigation of fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 905 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to circumstances under which certain firefighters and police officers may be required to take a polygraph examination.
SB 928 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to employment as a firefighter in certain municipalities.
SB 929 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to Home-Rule Municipality.
SB 930 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the contents of certain retail alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.
SB 981 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to liability insurance for motor vehicles operated by law enforcement officers of a political subdivision.
SB 982 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to fire fighters employed by certain port authorities.
SB 983 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to a legislative leave time bank for fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 984 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the preservation, operation, and maintenance of historical resources and the powers and duties of the Texas Historical Commission.
SB 985 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the administration of state-owned historical parks, structures, and sites by the Texas Historical Commission; making a contingent appropriation; providing penalties.
SB 1021 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the compensation of fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 1022 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment in pay for firefighters and certain police officers.
SB 1023 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to classified positions in certain fire departments.
SB 1024 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to grievance procedures for fire fighters and police officers of certain municipalities.
SB 1025 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to assignment pay for fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 1026 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to investigations of firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 1027 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to disciplinary procedures for certain fire fighters and police officers.
SB 1178 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to certification of a public school educator by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
SB 1282 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to collective bargaining agreements for police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 1283 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the timely filing of alcoholic beverage permits, storage of records, and the shipment of alcoholic beverages.
SB 1284 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to regulation of new or renovated bedding; providing penalties.
SB 1285 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a neighborhood association.
SB 1286 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to civil service for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 1287 Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of performance pay for purposes of contributions and benefits under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1307 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to sources of revenue dedicated to preservation, enhancement, and promotion of historical resources.
SB 1506 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to special license plates for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
SB 1507 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to special license plates for persons retired from service in the merchant marine of the United States.
SB 1508 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the maximum amount that may be charged for an electronic transfer of funds.
SB 1858 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to monitoring and regulation of electric utilities in the provision of energy efficiency products and services.
SB 1859 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to changing the status of areas within municipal boundaries for inclusion in industrial districts.
SB 1860 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones; providing for the power of eminent domain and the issuance of bonds.
SB 1861 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to meet and confer agreements for police officers in certain municipalities.
SCR 81 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Naming the state building at 5425 Polk Avenue in Houston the Elias Ramirez Building.
SCR 83 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating May 8, 1997, Clinical Nutrition Day in Texas.
SCR 97 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Robert E. Lee High School Class of 1997.
SJR 26 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appointment of appellate justices and judges by the governor with retention elections on a nonpartisan ballot for those justices and judges, for the nonpartisan election and retention or rejection of district judges, for the election of certain district judges from state representative districts or commissioners court precincts, and for the alteration of the terms of certain judicial offices.
SJR 37 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of a neighborhood association.
SR 48 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Senator Frank Madla on his birthday.
SR 82 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Jose Angel Gutierrez of Arlington.
SR 116 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ezekial "Zeke" Perez of Houston.
SR 117 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Houston Chinese New Year Festival 1997.
SR 118 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Johnnie Rountree of Galena Park.
SR 133 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast.
SR 135 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Benemerita Sociedad Mutualista Obrera Mexicana of Houston.
SR 154 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming His Excellency Dr. Chih-Kang Wang of the Republic of China on Taiwan.
SR 203 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 23, 1997, as Go Tejano Day of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
SR 224 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mary Helen and Isidor Meza, Jr.
SR 225 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating W. Carroll Smith of Pasadena.
SR 238 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating George Garrett of Galena Park.
SR 286 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the National Association of Purchasing Management-Houston, Incorporated.
SR 326 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Leonard H. O. Spearman, Jr., of Houston.
SR 341 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Greater Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church of Houston.
SR 406 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Blacks in Government organization (BIG).
SR 525 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rolando Gonzales Canales of Austin.
SR 535 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Chicano Family Center in Houston.
SR 656 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Designating May 8, 1997, Clinical Nutrition Day in Texas.
SR 719 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Charles Louis Joekel of Houston.
SR 844 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. W.R. Fuller of Houston.
SR 944 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Frank and Ida Alvarado on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 954 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 2503.
74th Regular Session
SB 253 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to meetings of the Commissioners Court of Harris County.
SB 270 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to civil service systems for constable's offices in certain counties.
SB 386 Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain counties from contracting with a nongovernmental association for the provision of law enforcement services by the county.
SB 477 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a civil service system for peace officers employed by a metropolitan rapid transit authority.
SB 543 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to residency requirements and to response time to civil emergencies for certain municipal employees.
SB 547 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to emergency care instruction in public school health classes.
SB 619 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the files and records of children who engage in certain conduct.
SB 710 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority of a juvenile court to order certain children to perform community service.
SB 712 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of an area with a history of and continuing problem with gang activity to be included in an enterprise zone.
SB 713 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the use of proceeds derived from criminal asset forfeiture for gang suppression programs.
SB 805 Last Action: House passage as amended reported
Caption: Relating to exempting certain youth camps from child-care licensing requirements.
SB 806 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to county programs for volunteers to be mentors and counselors for juveniles found to have engaged in conduct indicating a need for supervision.
SB 807 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to conditions of parole and release to mandatory supervision for certain inmates.
SB 880 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to routine purchases and contracts made by a port commission.
SB 881 Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
Caption: Relating to the conduct of investigations and the commissioning of peace officers by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
SB 1013 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to complaints against police officers and fire fighters.
SB 1014 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to promotional systems in certain police departments.
SB 1015 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to fire and police grievance procedures in certain municipalities.
SB 1093 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to information to be provided to the attorney general for defense of claims against certain governmental employees and departments.
SB 1094 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the employment of commissioned peace officers by the office of the attorney general.
SB 1095 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry.
SB 1137 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the collection of certain fees charged by a credit services organization in connection with certain regulated loans; imposing a sales tax.
SB 1138 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of automobile brokering.
SB 1153 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the investigation of a county or municipal law enforcement officer in certain counties and municipalities.
SB 1225 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a report on fire protection services by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
SB 1344 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of the attorney general to contract for goods and services subject to taxation as costs in a suit.
SB 1359 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel.
SB 1536 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain school districts to employ or contract with a person who is a member or former member of the board of trustees.
SB 1537 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to staff leasing services.
SB 1570 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges, to the nonpartisan election of district judges, to the retention or rejection of district and appellate judges, and to the creation of certain judicial districts.
SB 1602 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to permitting certain students to take the examination for a license to practice law in this state.
SB 1624 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the legal defense of certain county officials or employees.
SB 1630 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain staff leasing services; providing penalties.
SB 1658 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to tax credits for real property contributed to institutions of higher education.
SB 1664 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to alternative methods of taking a driver's license examination.
SCR 29 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the chiropractic profession.
SCR 69 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating W. M. Dewey and Son, Inc., on its 100th anniversary.
SCR 145 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating May 9, 1995, as Texas Clinical Nutrition Day.
SCR 170 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating and commending the Robert E. Lee High School Class of 1995.
SCR 171 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Requesting the Texas Senate Committee on Education and the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Public Education to study implementing recommended educational requirements.
SCR 172 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Requesting the Texas Senate Committee on Education and the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Public Education to study recommended educational requirements.
SR 35 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Austin High School Magnificent Mustang Band of Houston on its performance on Inauguration Day.
SR 97 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the humanitarian work of the Amigos Volunteers in Education and Services, Incorporated, of Houston.
SR 135 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Leroy Ferguson of Harris County.
SR 161 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. John W. Nichols of Galena Park on being named the 1994 Galena Park Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year.
SR 162 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Patsy Arnold of Galena Park for her leadership in the community and being chosen the 1995 Galena Park Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year.
SR 176 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Josephine P. Rocha of Houston on the occasion of her 65th birthday.
SR 210 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the founders, administrators, and employees of McCorvey Sheet Metal Works, Incorporated, of Galena Park, for their accomplishments.
SR 211 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Milby Varsity Cheerleaders and extending best wishes for continued success in the Universal Cheerleaders Association National Competition.
SR 251 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Josephina Rodriguez Cuevas on the occasion of her 85th birthday.
SR 252 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kathryn Morales on the occasion of her 29th birthday.
SR 281 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Go Tejano Day of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
SR 282 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating METRO Police Officer Roger Salazar on being named Officer of the Year by the 100 Club of Houston, Incorporated.
SR 283 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the members of Houstonians for Public Education.
SR 298 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Don W. Hooper for his accomplishments as superintendent of the Galena Park Independent School District.
SR 331 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating James B. Grace of Houston on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
SR 354 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kenneth Mattox, M.D.
SR 468 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Phillip L. Ramsey on his retirement after 40 years of service with Electronic Data Systems.
SR 609 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sonya Marie Rodriguez of Houston on her recent selection for a four-year scholarship to attend Saint Thomas University.
SR 741 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Robledo on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 755 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating James E. Brooks on being awarded a Lifetime Membership in the Galena Park Chamber of Commerce.
SR 756 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Olga L. Cantu on her graduation from San Jacinto College.
SR 836 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Fourth Annual Dance for Hispanic Seniors at Denver Harbor Park Gymnasium.
SR 837 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the citizens of the Greater Channel Area for recognizing the 44th annual National Day of Prayer.
SR 1016 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sylvia Ann Medina for earning a graduate degree from the College of Education at the University of Houston.
SR 1231 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Esteban Rodriguez of Houston on winning the Rhone-Poulenc Manchester Scholarship for 1995.
SR 1288 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 2027.
73rd Regular Session
HB 319 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to filling certain vacancies in elective offices in a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
HB 333 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the authority and procedures of municipalities for the inspection and regulation of buildings in the interest of public safety.
HB 484 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to commissions for honorably retired inspectors and representatives of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
HB 822 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to municipal civil service and the validation of government acts and proceedings regarding certain civil service systems.
HB 1336 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a municipal beverage permit to certain municipalities.
HB 1487 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the election from single-member districts of the governing body of a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
HB 1604 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to performance standards for certain plumbing fixtures.
HB 1761 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of property development and development plats by a zoned or unzoned municipality with a population or more than 1.5 million.
HB 1826 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to a municipality's retention of a person licensed to perform inspections, surveys or removal of asbestos.
HB 2289 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the registration without examination of certain interior designers.
HB 2290 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of driver and traffic safety education by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
HB 2491 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the off-duty security employment of reserve law enforcement officers of certain counties and municipalities.
HB 2586 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the composition of juries in criminal proceedings.
HB 2587 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to supplemental pay for certain law enforcement officers.
HB 2676 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to components of the University of Houston System.
HR 161 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the week of February 22-28, 1993, as National Association for Bilingual Education Week in Texas.
HR 232 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Edward Anthony "Eddie" Corral on his outstanding professional and civic achievements.
HR 245 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Holman Antonio Martinez and Elisa Denise Salinas on the occasion of their wedding.
HR 351 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the American Legion Harrisburg Post 472, 22nd District, 2nd Division, Department of Texas, on 60 years of service to veterans.
HR 352 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Holman Antonio Martinez and Elisa Denise Salinas on the occasion of their wedding.
HR 406 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Alvin David Bagget for his contributions to Galena Park as mayor.
HR 496 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Diana Davila on the occasion of her 27th birthday.
HR 542 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 19-23, 1993, as Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Week at ENRON Corporation and EDS.
HR 596 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the many dedicated professionals and volunteers who are working to secure rights and services for the victims of crime and urging all Texans to observe the week of April 25 through May 1, 1993, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
HR 644 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Bill Colvin and the employees of the Manchester Plant of the Rhone Poulenc Basic Chemicals Company of Houston for their philanthropic efforts as the sponsor of the annual Milby High School College Scholarship.
HR 699 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Sue Edwards for her efforts to preserve the history of Galena Park for future generations.
HR 703 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Patricia Garza on the occasion of her graduation from the University of Houston.
HR 704 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mark Albright on his designation as a 1993 outstanding teacher of the humanities.
HR 716 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating head coach Boyce Honea and the Milby boys' basketball squad.
HR 743 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Houston Job Training Partnership Council, Houston Works, and all the men and women who have made the job training organization a success.
HR 759 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Conrado D. Carrasco.
HR 771 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Charles Henry Milby High School Class of 1963 on the occasion of its 30-year reunion.
HR 860 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Doctors' Services Foundation, Inc., and Dr. H. Murphy Webb for exemplary community service.
72nd Regular Session
HB 340 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to petitions filed in connection with certain candidates' applications for a place on the general primary election ballot.
HB 341 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the election from single-member and at-large districts and the terms of the governing body of a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
HB 549 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the punishment of persons convicted of certain offenses committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street gang.
HB 587 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the election of members of the board of trustees of certain school districts.
HB 888 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the appointment of deputy police and fire chiefs in certain municipalities.
HB 1078 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to municipal authority over substandard hazardous buildings.
HB 1144 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to commissions for honorably retired inspectors and representatives of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
HB 1267 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to local option memorandums of understanding in certain cities.
HB 1352 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to hearing examiner's fees under the municipal civil service act in certain cities; and declaring an emergency.
HB 1549 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the contents of an official voter registration application form.
HB 1670 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to local revision of the civil service law for fire fighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
HB 1911 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the the retirement systems in certain cities with a population of 1,200,000 or more; providing for a credit for military service.
HB 1912 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to assignment pay for certain civil service employees of certain municipalities.
HB 2091 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the off-duty security employment of certain peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers of counties and municipalities.
HB 2115 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
Caption: Relating to requirements that certain actions involving an insurance corporation and a resident of this state be brought in the courts of this state.
HB 2116 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain actions involving a public retirement system be brought in the courts of this state.
HB 2117 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to additional requirements for certain replats.
HB 2181 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to promotional examination grades of civil service police officers and fire fighters.
HCR 33 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Encouraging school districts to include CPR training in the curriculum for the 9th and 12th grades.
HJR 30 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to raise the limits of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by disabled veterans or by the surviving spouses and surviving minor children of disabled veterans.
HR 163 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Police Officer Gilbert Perez, Jr.
HR 529 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Marvin Malcolm "Roe" Jahnke.
HR 561 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the members and director of the Charles H. Milby Senior High School Band on their many accomplishments.
HR 687 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Joshua Clayton Bauman.
HR 710 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Greater Channel Area Prayer Ministry for its role in hosting the noontime prayer celebration, May 2, 1991, in observance of the National Day of Prayer.
HR 723 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Officer Florentino M. Garcia, Jr. of the Houston Police Department.
HR 1072 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Resolving to suspend House Rule 14, Section 9(a) (1) to enable the conference committee appointed to resolve the differences between the house and senate versions of H.B. No.341.
HR 1098 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Resolving to suspend House Rule 14, Section 9(a), to enable the conference committee appointed to resolve the differences between the house and senate versions of H.B. 341.
72nd 1st Called Session
HB 153 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to assignment pay for certain civil service employees of certain municipalities.
HB 154 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to municipal authority over substandard hazardous buildings.
HJR 12 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to raise the limits of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by disabled veterans or by the surviving spouses and surviving minor children of disabled veterans.
HR 48 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the members of the National Council of La Raza for their dedication to the progress and protection of civil rights.
HR 160 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Annual Texas Firemen's Training School.
HR 199 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Constable Gary L. Freeman for his outstanding service and dedication on behalf of the citizens of Harris County.
HR 200 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the National Hispanic Society of the United States Postal Service.
HR 214 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Betti Maldonado.
HR 219 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the 3rd annual Fort Bend County Vaquero Trail Riders Scholarship Banquet.
HR 220 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Employment and Training Centers, Inc. for its outstanding work in behalf of the youth of our state.
HR 252 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the first annual "Academics thru Athletics" basketball camp and honoring its sponsors, Tommy Nunez and the Chicano Family Center.
HR 293 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lauren Nicole Carrion on the occasion of her first birthday.
72nd 2nd Called Session
HB 85 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
HB 86 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a special judge for the justice courts in Harris County.
HB 88 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the awarding of good conduct time and the paroling of persons convicted of certain crimes.
HB 113 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to assignment pay for certain civil service employees of certain municipalities.
HB 114 Last Action: Referred to Liquor Regulation
Caption: Relating to commissions for honorably retired inspectors and representatives of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
HB 118 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to municipal authority over substandard hazardous buildings.
HJR 4 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to raise the limits of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by disabled veterans or by the surviving spouses and surviving minor children of disabled veterans.
HR 34 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Daniel and Victoria Tijerina on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
HR 52 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Directing the House Committee on Corrections to conduct at least two public hearings in each city having a population of 1 million or more during the regular session of the 73rd Legislature.
72nd 3rd Called Session
HR 49 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Galena Park Chamber of Commerce.
72nd 4th Called Session
HR 72 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the dedication of Raul C. Martinez Elementary School and paying tribute to the memory of an exemplary peace officer.
HR 73 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Jose Adolfo Zamarron Library on the occasion of its dedication.