Legislation authored by Glenn Hegar

Includes legislation with Glenn Hegar as the primary author for the 78th through 83rd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

83rd Regular Session
SB 25 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to abortion at or after 20 weeks post-fertilization.
SB 157 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Parrie Haynes Trust.
SB 169 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to ballot language for an election to approve and finance a municipal or county venue project.
SB 181 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to verification of motor vehicle financial responsibility information.
SB 226 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the operation of a golf cart or utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties.
SB 273 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 206; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 312 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the regulation of speech-language pathology and audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
SB 351 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Willow Point Municipal Utility District of Fort Bend and Waller Counties; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 396 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain employees of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SB 405 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the applicability of state law regulating the decommissioning costs of certain newly constructed commercial nuclear-powered electric generating facilities.
SB 454 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Jackson County Navigation District to file an annual compilation or review report with the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in lieu of filing an annual audit report.
SB 467 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the regulatory analysis of rules proposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 563 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal.
SB 564 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 536; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 584 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to a volume-based exemption from reporting requirements for accidental discharges or spills from wastewater facilities.
SB 585 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities in certain municipalities.
SB 586 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to the priority of ad valorem tax liens on personal property subject to a purchase money security interest.
SB 589 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value.
SB 595 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the power of the North Fort Bend Water Authority to impose a charge on certain wells or classes of wells.
SB 604 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 458; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 605 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 24; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
SB 606 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 457; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 607 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 18; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 608 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 609 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 17; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 610 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 477; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 700 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
SB 701 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to a defense to prosecution for criminal trespass.
SB 702 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to certified and insured prescribed burn managers.
SB 766 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams.
SB 816 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the date by which a school district must complete a report of an initial evaluation of a student for special education services.
SB 817 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain requirements for political parties holding conventions and for officers of certain of those parties.
SB 836 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 171; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 865 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the information required to be provided by a payor of proceeds from the sale of oil or gas from an oil or gas well to a payee.
SB 873 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the permitting authority of a groundwater conservation district for the drilling or operation of a water well used to supply water for the drilling, exploration, or production of oil or gas.
SB 874 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries.
SB 987 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to allowing the attorney general to obtain an injunction against a municipality or county that adopts prohibited regulations regarding firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies.
SB 988 Last Action: Referred to Open Government
Caption: Relating to the exception of certain communications by law enforcement agencies and officers from disclosure under the public information law.
SB 989 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
SB 1063 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of natural gas as a public facility for a public facility corporation.
SB 1064 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 208; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1065 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 209; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1066 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 210; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1067 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 211; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1068 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 212; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1069 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 213; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1070 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the membership of and the beef marketing, education, research, and promotion programs of the Texas Beef Council.
SB 1071 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 532; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1072 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 533; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds.
SB 1073 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 534; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1074 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to electronic transmission of documentation involved in certain insurance transactions.
SB 1075 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the addition of land in the territory of the Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1.
SB 1076 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the circumstances under which an appraisal review board hearing shall be closed to the public.
SB 1145 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the intercollegiate athletics fee at Prairie View A&M University; authorizing an increase in the fee.
SB 1165 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of real property by the University of Houston--Sugar Land.
SB 1166 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to civil penalties under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
SB 1167 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of a county assistance district.
SB 1168 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
SB 1169 Last Action: House passage as amended reported
Caption: Relating to water conservation.
SB 1170 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to water shortage reporting by water utilities.
SB 1171 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to Prairie View A&M University's eligibility to participate in the research development fund.
SB 1204 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of certain electric generation projects for programs designed to encourage the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery.
SB 1241 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the Edwards Aquifer Authority's regulation of wells with limited production capabilities.
SB 1242 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain provisions applicable to an optometrist, therapeutic optometrist, or ophthalmologist providing services under a managed care plan.
SB 1243 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the issuance of interest-bearing time warrants and certain notes by school districts.
SB 1244 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
SB 1298 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the provision of electronic courses in public schools, the state virtual school network, and school district digital capabilities.
SB 1434 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county.
SB 1508 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to the rendition of certain property for ad valorem tax purposes.
SB 1522 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the procedures applicable to the revocation of a person's release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
SB 1523 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to changing the amount of the application fee for a certificate of registration as a private professional guardian.
SB 1811 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Fort Bend Subsidence District.
SB 1820 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of Waller County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
SB 1821 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of Waller County Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
SB 1822 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the name and powers and duties of the Port O'Connor Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a sales and use tax.
SB 1823 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 134.
SB 1824 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 188, including powers related to the construction, operation, and financing of roads; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax.
SB 1825 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Fort Bend Subsidence District.
SB 1830 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 194.
SB 1831 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the power and duties of the Fulshear Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Fort Bend County.
SB 1835 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a voter-approved tax.
SB 1843 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fulshear Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1854 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain project powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1864 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of Fulshear Parkway Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 1870 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the West Fort Bend Water Authority; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 1876 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the election of members of the board of directors of the Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1904 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the administration of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
SB 1906 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 1907 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition by concealed handgun license holders in private vehicles on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
SB 1910 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fulshear Municipal Utility District No. 3 and the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 184; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1921 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of Kendleton Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SCR 18 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the annual Small Town Christmas celebration in the City of Bellville as the Official Small Town Christmas Event of Texas.
SR 138 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance on the occasion of its Legislative Day.
SR 165 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 2013 Bucks and BBQ Cook-off in San Antonio as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition.
SR 166 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leadership Fayette County on the occasion of its visit to the State Capitol.
SR 210 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 20, 2013, as Aransas County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 211 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2013, as Waller County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 215 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2013, as Washington County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 266 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the El Campo High School football team on its successful 2012 season.
SR 267 Last Action: Printed in full
Caption: In memory of the life of James H. Calfee.
SR 308 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating February 26, 2013, as Texas FFA Day at the Capitol.
SR 309 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating March 5, 2013, as Port Aransas Day at the State Capitol.
SR 311 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2013, as Waller County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 325 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sean Friedrich of Giddings for his military service.
SR 326 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Prairie View A&M University on the occasion of its 137th anniversary.
SR 340 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Hilmar G. Moore of Richmond.
SR 341 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating March 6, 2013, as Austin County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 342 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Matagorda County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 343 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Victoria County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 395 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating March 4, 2013, as Hempstead Day at the State Capitol.
SR 415 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the citizens of Wharton County to the State Capitol.
SR 421 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Earl Ross Pence on the occasion of his retirement from the Giddings Police Department.
SR 454 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the members of the Matagorda County Cavalry.
SR 455 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of B. Jack Wendt.
SR 489 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mark Anthony Shepard, Sr.
SR 526 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the achievements of the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program.
SR 544 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating March 26, 2013, as Burleson County Day at the Capitol.
SR 580 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joe Al Picone on the occasion of his retirement as executive director of the Blinn College Foundation.
SR 595 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 4, 2013, as Katy Day.
SR 623 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Bernard Clifton Terrell, Jr.
SR 673 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Fort Bend Travis High School boys' basketball team on winning a state championship.
SR 691 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jim Short for his achievements in cutting horse competition.
SR 820 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas A&M University Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program and the Public Policy Internship Program and the interns for the 83rd legislative session.
83rd 1st Called Session
SB 5 Last Action: Statement(s) submitted
Caption: Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties.
SB 13 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to abortion at or after 20 weeks post-fertilization.
SB 48 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to appropriating money to the Texas A&M Forest Service to assist volunteer fire departments during the next state fiscal biennium.
SB 49 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to appropriating money to the Texas A&M Forest Service to be used to assist volunteer fire departments during the current state fiscal biennium.
SR 47 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Brenham on the occasion of its 145th anniversary.
SR 69 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 'Dam' LakeFest BBQ Cook-off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition.
SR 72 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Christopher Earl Ullrich "Hoss" Linzza.
83rd 2nd Called Session
SB 1 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; providing penalties.
SR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Casey Lee Whitley Damen.
SR 64 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing George C. Wright on the occasion of his 10th anniversary as President of Prairie View A&M University.
SR 96 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Emmett Gloyna on the occasion of his retirement.
82nd Regular Session
SB 258 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the pledge of allegiance to the state flag during a state flag retirement ceremony.
SB 321 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
SB 378 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the date by which a pest management zone or cotton grower may request an extension of the cotton stalk destruction deadline.
SB 390 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the continuing issuance of freshwater fishing stamps by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SB 404 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.
SB 433 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the de-annexation of land in Bastrop County by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
SB 448 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the amount of the permit fee for an on-site sewage disposal system.
SB 480 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain appeals from judgments of municipal courts of record and to the recusal or disqualification of municipal judges.
SB 512 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the qualification of supervisors of a fresh water supply district.
SB 519 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the period during which a motion for a new trial in a criminal proceeding in a justice or municipal court must be made.
SB 520 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of a county assistance district.
SB 524 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the issuance of certain permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles.
SB 542 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the regulation of law enforcement officers by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
SB 543 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to a probate fee exemption for estates of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and others killed in the line of duty.
SB 565 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to repeal of authority for the establishment and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor and to the operation of vehicles on certain Texas roadways.
SB 579 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the total benefit amount under a prepaid funeral contract.
SB 580 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to community assistance and economic development program activities of the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority.
SB 629 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 630 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 644 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the operation of certain insurance programs; imposing administrative penalties.
SB 647 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the office of public insurance counsel.
SB 650 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to management of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
SB 652 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
SB 655 Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
SB 712 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
SB 713 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the procedure for certain small local exchange companies to propose to offer certain services or to make a minor change in a rate or tariff.
SB 737 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the management of groundwater production by groundwater conservation districts.
SB 743 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 71 as the 95th Division Memorial Highway.
SB 751 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of catfish and other siluriform fish intended for human consumption; providing civil and administrative penalties.
SB 801 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the seawall commission in Matagorda County to build and maintain recreational facilities near the seawall.
SB 802 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to allowing the Aransas County Commissioners Court to charge interest on assessments for certain county road improvements.
SB 803 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to venue projects in certain counties.
SB 804 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties.
SB 897 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to fishing tournament fraud; providing penalties.
SB 901 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to approval from the Department of State Health Services for disposal of ambulances purchased with certain grant funds.
SB 987 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the term of office and qualifications for a director of the Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1041 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the goal for natural gas use.
SB 1042 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of employees convicted of certain offenses to provide services under a contract with a public school.
SB 1054 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim.
SB 1082 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to strategic partnerships for the continuation of certain water districts annexed by a municipality and to certain restrictions on their use.
SB 1083 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to development agreements governing land in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 1130 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain records of an appraisal district.
SB 1131 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of magistrates in certain counties.
SB 1132 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the water rights permits issued to the Texas Water Development Board for the Allens Creek Reservoir.
SB 1133 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
SB 1134 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the issuance of permits for certain facilities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 1135 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to regulation of gas pipelines; providing penalties.
SB 1225 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the disannexation of land in Caldwell County by the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District or the Plum Creek Conservation District.
SB 1226 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the ballot language for junior college district annexation elections.
SB 1227 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the payment of third-party claims under commercial and personal automobile insurance policies in this state.
SB 1228 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the duties of district clerks regarding certain electronic filing systems.
SB 1256 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the power of the Aransas County Navigation District to determine the amount of a check or bond necessary to purchase land from the district.
SB 1257 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the annexation by certain conservation and reclamation districts of noncontiguous land in another county.
SB 1290 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds.
SB 1291 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the budget of certain divisions of the Texas Department of Insurance.
SB 1292 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to a peace officer that includes an alternative to the officer's residence address.
SB 1293 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the amounts of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violations relating to certain pipelines.
SB 1294 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the imposition of administrative penalties by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
SB 1295 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the mining and reclamation of certain land previously affected by surface coal mining operations.
SB 1296 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of proceeds of bonds and other financial security filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas by certain persons under the jurisdiction of the commission and deposited in the oil-field cleanup fund.
SB 1306 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the procedures for and appeals of desired future conditions adopted by groundwater management areas.
SB 1411 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain firearms, hunting equipment, ammunition, and firearm or hunting accessories for a limited period.
SB 1412 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the permitting of certain small commercial development sewage collection, treatment, and disposal systems as on-site sewage disposal systems.
SB 1413 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax and to the rate of the tax.
SB 1476 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney employed in the executive branch of state government.
SB 1477 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to differential pay and benefits for certain employees of emergency services districts who are members of the armed forces.
SB 1478 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to deadlines for the Railroad Commission of Texas to review certain applications for surface coal mining operation permits.
SB 1479 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the coordination of uranium mining permitting activities by the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 1480 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of exotic aquatic species by the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing penalties.
SB 1624 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to Prairie View A&M University's eligibility to participate in the research development fund.
SB 1625 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
SB 1626 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for criminal mischief involving cattle, horses, and exotic livestock.
SB 1627 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to creation and administration of a program to provide grants for certain elementary and secondary students for academic achievement.
SB 1848 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the distribution of the emergency service fee for wireless telecommunications connections and the prepaid 9-1-1 emergency service fee.
SB 1849 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to furthering stability and affordable service in the communications industry through the universal service fund.
SB 1877 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Oatman Hill Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1888 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fulshear Town Center Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
SB 1891 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of North Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
SB 1895 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to director elections and powers of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1932 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a master in chancery to oversee, and payment of certain expenses in, an insurance receivership.
SCR 1 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, affirming that the right to keep and bear arms was reserved to the states, and providing that all compulsory federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
SCR 11 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating May 22 of each year from 2011 through 2020 as William Elmo Merrem Day in honor of the first Eagle Scout from Texas.
SCR 18 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating a portion of the city of Gonzales as the official Texas History Museum District.
SCR 59 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1082.
SR 422 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jack Francis Bowen of Victoria.
SR 1177 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 321.
SR 1231 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1517.
SR 1240 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 652.
SR 1261 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the citizens of Smithville on their Texas Soldiers Memorial proposal.
82nd 1st Called Session
SCR 6 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing Melba Glyn Hill Cook of Waller on the occasion of her 80th birthday.
81st Regular Session
SB 552 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to funding for the continuing education of certain peace officers.
SB 559 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to inventories, appraisements, and lists of claims of a decedent's estate under independent administration.
SB 566 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to information included in the judgment in a criminal case.
SB 567 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the course levels offered by the University of Houston-Victoria.
SB 588 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 9; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 595 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to evidence that constitutes child pornography in a criminal hearing or proceeding.
SB 606 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to Gonzales Healthcare Systems; authorizing a tax.
SB 622 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to access to the state highway system and damages for diminished access to the state highway system.
SB 637 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Wharton County Drainage District.
SB 645 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the production and taxation of renewable diesel fuel.
SB 660 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Caldwell County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 673 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to plans by local governments in coastal areas for reducing public expenditures for erosion and storm damage losses to public and private property.
SB 680 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a physician's authority to delegate prescribing acts to advanced practice nurses or physician assistants.
SB 687 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to injury leave and related benefits for certain state peace officers injured in the course of performance of duty.
SB 691 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.
SB 712 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain defendants in a criminal case undergo testing for HIV infection and other diseases.
SB 721 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a temporary prohibition on increasing the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes following determination of a protest or appeal.
SB 724 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the qualification of supervisors of a fresh water supply district.
SB 729 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to creating a defense to prosecution for the offense of unlawful carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain businesses.
SB 730 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
SB 735 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the issuance of marine conservation specialty license plates.
SB 748 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 161; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 749 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 163; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 768 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the Texas Structural Pest Control Act; providing penalties.
SB 784 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the suspension of a driver's license by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
SB 793 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certification of a person as eligible for disabled parking privileges.
SB 801 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/10
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of land used for wildlife management.
SB 812 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to reimbursement of expenses incurred by court reporters for the 506th Judicial District.
SB 834 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the date for electing directors of the Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 844 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 194; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 860 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 880 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 200; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 903 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the designation of a person to act as the agent of a property owner in a property tax matter.
SB 958 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain aircraft, including machinery and equipment used in an agricultural aircraft operation.
SB 967 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disclosure by the developer of the subdivision of planned highway projects that will go through or be adjacent to a subdivision.
SB 994 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 192; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1004 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the board of directors of the official cotton growers' boll weevil eradication foundation.
SB 1006 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
SB 1007 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the operation of certain insurance programs; imposing administrative penalties.
SB 1010 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department; changing the elements of an offense.
SB 1015 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Residential Construction Commission.
SB 1019 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation, including the transfer of certain functions to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; providing penalties.
SB 1059 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the procedure for the removal of a cattle guard on a county road.
SB 1072 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 13; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1073 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 14; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1074 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 15; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1104 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the XS Ranch Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1108 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the closure of certain instant lottery games.
SB 1113 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 201; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1114 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 202; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1115 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 203; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1116 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 204; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1121 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the retrieval and waste of game birds, game animals, and fish; providing a penalty.
SB 1122 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the requirement to keep records of game bird or animal carcasses placed in a cold storage or processing facility.
SB 1135 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to undertake coastal erosion studies and projects in conjunction with qualified project partners.
SB 1136 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the designation by the commissioner of the General Land Office of critical coastal erosion areas for purposes of the coastal erosion response plan.
SB 1149 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to sell certain real property for municipal airport expansion.
SB 1162 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to notice to the attorney general of an action, suit, or proceeding challenging the validity of a Texas statute or rule.
SB 1185 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to achievement awards presented by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
SB 1186 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the responsibilities of a person who qualifies for a peace officer license but has not yet been appointed as a peace officer.
SB 1204 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2.
SB 1241 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1258 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.
SB 1259 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the management of certain courts, including the storage of records by the clerks of the supreme court and the courts of appeals and the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Seventh Court of Appeals District.
SB 1295 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Aliana Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1296 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the certification of a county jailer as a special officer for offenders with mental impairments.
SB 1309 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the regulation of commercial fertilizer.
SB 1334 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to continuation of the intercollegiate athletics fee for students at Prairie View A&M University.
SB 1335 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim.
SB 1415 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to certain corrective actions by the Texas Board of Nursing, including a pilot program on deferred disciplinary action; providing corrective actions.
SB 1416 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain contracts between pharmacy benefit managers and the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, The Texas A&M University System, or The University of Texas System.
SB 1532 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to certain construction liens under the Texas Residential Construction Commission Act.
SB 1533 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to persons subject to liability for residential construction defects or regulation as a builder of residential construction.
SB 1534 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to county assistance districts.
SB 1609 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the control of access to state highways by the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 1610 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to liability of vehicle lessees for unpaid tolls.
SB 1711 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of reservoirs for sediment control or to satisfy certain environmental and safety requirements at surface mining operations.
SB 1712 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Matagorda County Hospital District of Matagorda County, Texas, to lease property.
SB 1713 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to covenants not to compete by physicians.
SB 1714 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to evidence of beneficial use and other matters in connection with the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district in accordance with its management plan.
SB 1846 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and related entities.
SB 1847 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the provision of services to a wrongfully imprisoned person who is discharged from a correctional facility.
SB 1870 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of property tax consultants.
SB 1871 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
Caption: Relating to the management of volunteer and other noncommercial cotton in pest management zones.
SB 1955 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements.
SB 2006 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the matters to be taken into consideration by a groundwater conservation district in determining whether to grant or deny a permit or permit amendment.
SB 2007 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to Prairie View A&M University's eligibility to participate in the research development fund.
SB 2008 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the consideration by a groundwater conservation district of groundwater produced from exempt wells in issuing a permit.
SB 2326 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the sale, recovery, and recycling of certain television equipment; providing administrative penalties.
SB 2327 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the possession or smoking of a burning tobacco product in certain motor vehicles in which a person younger than 16 is present; providing a penalty.
SB 2328 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the development of environmental flow regimes by the Environmental Flows Advisory Group and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 2329 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to abolition of the Edwards Aquifer Legislative Oversight Committee.
SB 2480 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the board of navigation and canal commissioners of the Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1.
SB 2481 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain fees for future transfer of real property.
SB 2498 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Bastrop County Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2514 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers of the North Fort Bend Water Authority.
SB 2543 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of rules by the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District and the Fort Bend Subsidence District; providing penalties.
SB 2553 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulatory authority of counties, including granting certain counties authority to regulate the cutting of certain trees; providing a penalty.
SB 2554 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a bailiff for the 130th District Court.
SB 2555 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to granting county zoning authority in Aransas County; providing a criminal penalty.
SCR 39 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Affirming that the State of Texas claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
SCR 47 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Granting permission for Grandfather's Blind, Ltd., and Donner Properties to sue the State of Texas, General Land Office, and School Land Board.
SR 5 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring January 26, 2009, VC Pirates Day in Texas.
SR 29 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the contributions of Bob Stallman of Columbus as president of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
SR 30 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Edward J. Dokupil of Bastrop.
SR 31 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming BEST Leadership of Bastrop County to the Capitol.
SR 139 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2009, as Waller County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 140 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2009, as Victoria County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 190 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating February 17 and 18, 2009, as Leadership Fayette County Days at the Capitol.
SR 203 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2009, as Austin County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 204 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Royce Hopkins.
SR 219 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 24, 2009, as Washington County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 220 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2009, as Aransas County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 346 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Koenig and Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 347 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the West I-10 Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to the community.
SR 348 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 17, 2009, as Gonzales Day at the State Capitol.
SR 349 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Heritage Gathering BBQ Cook-Off in Bellville as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition.
SR 375 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 10, 2009, as Matagorda County Day at the Capitol.
SR 379 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 12, 2009, as Katy Day at the State Capitol.
SR 388 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the City of Palacios on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 393 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 11, 2009, as Port Lavaca Day at the Capitol.
SR 435 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming the week of March 22 through March 28, 2009, as Boys and Girls Club Week in Fayette and Colorado Counties.
SR 463 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 24, 2009, as Jackson County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 600 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the City of Prairie View on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
SR 632 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending members of The Republican Women of Yoakum for their service to the community.
SR 651 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 27, 2009, as Prairie View A&M University Day at the State Capitol.
SR 652 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Alvertice Bowdre, Jr., for his contributions to the Prairie View community.
SR 696 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Calhoun County Airport for being selected the 2009 Most Improved Airport of the Year.
SR 709 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Living Faith Worship Center in Elgin on the occasion of its second anniversary.
SR 715 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Paul Hernandez on the occasion of his retirement from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
SR 716 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 28, 2009, as Texas Juvenile Probation Day.
SR 738 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 1019 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Carl Briscoe Bentley for his service during World War II.
SR 1105 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1959.
SR 1107 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 300.
81st 1st Called Session
SB 2 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
SB 12 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 13 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
SB 14 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department of Transportation and the functions of that department and of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; providing penalties.
80th Regular Session
SB 390 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a temporary prohibition on increasing the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes following determination of a protest or appeal.
SB 391 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the limit on the maximum percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
SB 438 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to prohibiting immunization against human papilloma virus as a condition for admission to public school.
SB 488 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Bastrop County.
SB 500 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a tow truck rotation list in certain counties; providing a penalty.
SB 503 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to funding for the continuing education of certain peace officers.
SB 514 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of a person licensed to practice law held by governmental bodies.
SB 534 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain rights and liabilities of an employer regarding an employee's access to a concealed handgun.
SB 535 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the possession or shooting of a handgun on the land of the Lower Colorado River Authority by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
SB 549 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a visiting judge for a district court to conduct proceedings at the county seat of a county other than the county in which a case is pending.
SB 564 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the name of The Calhoun County Navigation District.
SB 580 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the manner of recording documents filed with a county clerk.
SB 581 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the filing for record of a plat or replat of a subdivision of real property.
SB 634 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to evidence that constitutes child pornography in a criminal hearing or proceeding.
SB 636 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to excepting certain crime victim information from required disclosure under the public information law.
SB 663 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the production and taxation of renewable diesel fuel.
SB 682 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fulshear Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Fort Bend County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 683 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the creation and powers of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 182, including powers related to the construction, maintenance, operation, and financing of roads or turnpikes; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 684 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 708 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural products and equipment.
SB 720 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the continuing education requirements for chiefs of police.
SB 721 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to disciplinary action by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education against certain officers elected under the Texas Constitution.
SB 722 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to summary destruction or summary forfeiture of controlled substance property or controlled substance plants.
SB 735 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the conversion of a two-way frontage road to a one-way frontage road by the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 748 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the Aransas County Conservation and Reclamation District.
SB 757 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the planning and management of state telecommunications services by the Department of Information Resources.
SB 779 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of open-space land devoted principally to agricultural use.
SB 787 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to negotiate contracts for electricity.
SB 788 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
SB 789 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a protective order for a victim of the offense of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecency with a child.
SB 815 Last Action: Referred to s/c by chair
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for vaccination against human papillomavirus.
SB 849 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the submission of annual reports by farm mutual insurance companies.
SB 948 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the waiver of penalty and interest on a taxing unit's delinquent payment of its allocation of the budget of an appraisal district.
SB 949 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of a private business providing security services by a political subdivision of this state.
SB 950 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to an exemption from reactivation and continuing education requirements for certain honorably retired peace officers.
SB 951 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to participation of hospitals in certain health care delivery networks.
SB 985 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certification of a person as eligible for disabled parking privileges.
SB 1057 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes.
SB 1126 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
SB 1127 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the penalty for certain violations of county traffic regulations.
SB 1128 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the Texas Rural Foundation.
SB 1129 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to information included in the judgment in a criminal case.
SB 1130 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of navigation and canal commissioners of the Victoria County Navigation District.
SB 1148 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to dealer agreements regarding the purchase and sale of certain all-terrain vehicles or equipment or machinery used for agricultural, off-road construction, utility, industrial, mining, forestry, and landscaping purposes.
SB 1178 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the qualification of supervisors of a fresh water supply district.
SB 1179 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to a petition for the creation of a fresh water supply district.
SB 1180 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the DeWitt Medical District.
SB 1181 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to restrictions on collective bargaining agreements and arbitration awards under The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act.
SB 1206 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the subdivision requirements that a county may impose for certain driveways.
SB 1207 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the removal by the county commissioners court of appointed special district board members who engage in misconduct.
SB 1341 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the management of groundwater in the area regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority and to the operations and oversight of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
SB 1438 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to notice of protest of an appraisal review board.
SB 1439 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the annexation powers of the West Fort Bend Management District.
SB 1440 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain duties of the Office of Rural Community Affairs relating to assisting volunteer fire departments and emergency services districts in rural areas.
SB 1441 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the identification requirements for any device with the appearance of a fire hydrant that is nonfunctioning or otherwise unavailable for use in a fire emergency.
SB 1442 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a property owner's right to a binding third-party appraisal in connection with the use of eminent domain authority.
SB 1526 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to regulation by the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District of the construction of drainage facilities or improvements.
SB 1675 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of local governments to enforce a water pollution control and abatement program and establish standards and practices for water quality.
SB 1676 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the sunset review of certain river authorities.
SB 1677 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to conservation easements created by governmental action.
SB 1708 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the continuing education requirements for constables.
SB 1709 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to procedures to limit the carrying of handguns by persons other than peace officers on certain premises used for law enforcement.
SB 1710 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain taxing units to enter into an agreement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act or the Texas Economic Development Act with the owner of certain electric power generation facilities.
SB 1711 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to access to the state highway system and damages for diminished access to the state highway system.
SB 1712 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a sheriff's department.
SB 1747 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the date by which a prosecuting attorney may appeal certain orders, rulings, or sentences in a criminal case.
SB 1834 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to treatment of pharmaceutical services provided through specialty and mail order pharmacy services operated under contracts between governmental entities and pharmacy benefit managers.
SB 1835 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of state money for certain biomedical research.
SB 1953 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the name, commissioners, and powers of the Aransas County Navigation District No. 1.
SB 1954 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1955 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1960 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Lamar Improvement District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1961 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Willow Creek Farms Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1968 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Lavaca County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax.
SB 1969 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Las Damas Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
SB 1981 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the terms of office for directors of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1986 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1987 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1988 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1989 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 4; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1990 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Calhoun County Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1991 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 58; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1992 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 190; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SJR 17 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation is limited to the lesser of the most recent market value of the residence homestead as determined by the appraisal entity or 110 percent, or a greater percentage, of the appraised value of the residence homestead for the preceding tax year.
SJR 22 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow a visiting judge of a district court to hold proceedings at the county seat of a county other than the county in which a case is pending.
SJR 40 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment affecting the methods by which an appointed member of a multimember state board, commission, or other governing body may be removed from office and providing that the holdover provision of the Texas Constitution does not apply to the member.
SR 14 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lyons Lodge 195, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
SR 15 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the El Campo Juniors baseball team in El Campo for winning the 2006 Junior League World Series.
SR 177 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the first week of February 2007 as Operation Stop Decay Week in the public school systems of the Lone Star State.
SR 269 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming March 1, 2007, Aransas County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 304 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2007, as Washington County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 326 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2007, as Waller County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 357 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Woody Mann for his contributions to the Katy area.
SR 358 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2007, as Victoria County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 360 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mount Zion Baptist Church in Sealy on the occasion of the dedication of its Texas Historical Marker.
SR 362 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Brittny Cantero for being named a 2007 Texas Youth of the Year finalist by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
SR 383 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 15, 2007, as Austin County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 396 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 8, 2007, as Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Day at the State Capitol.
SR 398 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2007, as Goliad County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 409 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 13, 2007, as Matagorda County Day at the Capitol.
SR 493 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture Development Council to Austin.
SR 618 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 12, 2007, as Katy Day at the State Capitol.
SR 671 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Sugar Land Regional Airport for being named the 2007 Reliever Airport of the Year by the Texas Department of Transportation.
SR 693 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Justin Hurst.
SR 796 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Specialist Forrest John Waterbury.
SR 822 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sam D. Seale of Jackson County.
SR 824 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Blue Bell Creameries in Brenham on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 925 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Edwin Heckmann, Sr., for his achievements.
SR 971 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Oak Hill Cemetery Association of Bastrop County on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 1045 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Leslie Louis Appelt.
SR 1084 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Urging Congress to restore federal maintenance and dredging funds for the Victoria Barge Canal.
SR 1132 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the First State Bank of New Braunfels on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 1133 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the City of Bastrop on the occasion of its 175th anniversary.
SR 1191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Fayette Electric Cooperative, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.
79th Regular Session
HB 363 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the declination of certain property and casualty insurance policies.
HB 364 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use, sale, purchase, or possession of a traffic-control signal preemption device; providing criminal penalties.
HB 365 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the date of the election of directors for the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 366 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to use of safety belts and child passenger safety seat systems.
HB 468 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to driver and traffic safety education courses.
HB 571 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of auxiliary county facilities in the unincorporated area of a county.
HB 638 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the applicability of procedures governing restrictive covenants in certain residential subdivisions.
HB 774 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the Interstate Pest Control Compact.
HB 795 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the use of flashing warning signal lights by a school bus.
HB 796 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the provision of crime victims' compensation to a victim or a dependent of a victim.
HB 1004 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a debt finance curriculum requirement in public high schools.
HB 1066 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of concealed handgun licenses to residents of other states and to reciprocity agreements with other states concerning concealed handgun licenses.
HB 1067 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to banning air guns, conducted energy weapons, facsimile firearms, and stun guns from certain premises; providing criminal penalties.
HB 1203 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a tow truck rotation list in certain counties; providing a penalty.
HB 1470 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the collection of certain administrative fees by a community supervision and corrections department.
HB 1471 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the collection and administration of an occupation tax owed to a county.
HB 1694 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the state auditor to appoint investigators as peace officers.
HB 1695 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the appointment and jurisdiction of cattle rangers.
HB 1794 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the development of the Trans-Texas Corridor.
HB 1943 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to authorizing a pilot program to permit regional education service centers to distribute funds directly to school districts for the purchase of services.
HB 2023 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to funding for the continuing education of certain peace officers.
HB 2246 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the amount of damages offered to a real property owner by an entity exercising the power of eminent domain.
HB 2381 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to posting on the Internet the notice of a meeting of a governmental body.
HB 2382 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to training requirements for certain chief appraisers of appraisal districts.
HB 2619 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to a program by the Office of Rural Community Affairs to assist rural areas with the establishment of emergency services districts.
HB 2973 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to eligibility for benefit replacement pay.
HB 2974 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2975 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the waiting period for eligibility for membership in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2976 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the benefits and compensation of retired state employees who return to state employment.
HB 3002 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the revocation of certain waste-related permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 3263 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the district attorney and county attorney in Fort Bend County.
HB 3480 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation of the West Fort Bend Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
HB 3482 Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the creation of the North Fort Bend Water Authority; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 3488 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 167; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 3578 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 178; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 3579 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 182; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 3580 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 181; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HR 157 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jacob Carlos Gatlin of Katy for his contributions in Iraq.
HR 623 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Alfred N. Poindexter of Houston on the occasion of his retirement from Prairie View A&M University.
79th 2nd Called Session
HR 148 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jerry Hoke on the occasion of his retirement from Wharton County Junior College.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 76 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to making an appropriation for the purpose of providing school district ad valorem tax rate relief.
HR 230 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Meyers Rosenfield of El Campo.
HR 409 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the 130th anniversary of Prairie View A&M University.
78th Regular Session
HB 552 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to expulsion of students from public schools for certain conduct.
HB 1186 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the designation of a weight enforcement officer by a commissioners court in certain counties.
HB 1677 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the duties of the district attorney and the county attorney in Wharton County.
HB 1782 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
HB 2382 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the frequency of inspection and testing of weights and measures.
HB 2383 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/04
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for exemption from ad valorem taxation of public property used for certain religious purposes.
HB 2384 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the unauthorized use of toll roads in certain counties.
HB 2623 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of certain tax incentives by municipalities for certain economic development.
HB 2751 Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Relating to changes in driving safety courses conducted through the Internet.
HB 3200 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to certain standards for assisted living facilities.
HB 3563 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Waller County Road Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 3575 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Katy Towne Centre Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HJR 69 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
HR 487 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Roy Alan Bracher of Spring Branch.
HR 718 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Edward Monroe Morton of Katy.
HR 1027 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the members of the Prairie View A&M University Class of 1953 on their 50th college reunion.
HR 1138 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Edwin "Bud" and Mavis Flukinger of Waller on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 1899 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Representative Jack Stick on his many achievements.
78th 1st Called Session
HR 48 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Sylvan and Betty Miori on their 50th wedding anniversary.
78th 2nd Called Session
HR 199 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Honoring the Lamar All-Stars for their appearance in the 2003 Little League World Series.
HR 200 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Honoring the El Campo Senior All-Stars softball team for winning third place in the 2003 Little League World Series in Kentucky.
78th 3rd Called Session
HR 45 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Katy Performing Arts Society for its September 11 benefit performance.
HR 79 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Richmond's Lamar Little League All-Stars and their coaches for advancing to the 2003 Little League World Series.
HR 80 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the El Campo All-Stars softball team for their performance in the 2003 Little League World Series.
HR 109 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Memorial Lutheran School of Katy.
78th 4th Called Session
HR 239 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kimberley and Christopher Buzard of Richmond on the birth of their son, Lathen Christopher Buzard.
HR 240 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating James and Jennifer Watkins on the birth of their son, James Owen Watkins III.