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HB 209	88-0 (2023)	Author: Slaton, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to border security enhancement projects, the creation of a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Aliens \| BORDER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| Interim Studies \| Property Interests--Eminent Domain \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 500	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR \| LAMAR UNIVERSITY \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON \| State Employees \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 728	88-0 (2023)	Author: Rose, Toni Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Aging \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1341	88-0 (2023)	Author: Wu, Gene	Relating to repealing certain offenses and removing certain regulations relating to the cultivation, manufacture, delivery, and possession of marihuana and cannabis.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Crimes--Drugs \| MARIHUANA \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1570	88-0 (2023)	Author: Holland, Justin \| et. al.	Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.	House: State Affairs	Considered in Calendars	\| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT \| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE \| EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS \| EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON \| JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION \| JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| OFFICIAL COTTON GROWERS' BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION FOUNDATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD \| PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Sunset--Recommended Reviews \| Sunset--Review Procedures \| TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 2509	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bernal, Diego	Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| FOOD \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Human Services--Food Programs \| LOANS
HB 2778	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leach, Jeff	Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Courts--Judges \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2818	88-0 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe \| et. al.	Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a permit to conduct certain research involving hemp; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Crimes--Drugs \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HEMP
HB 2886	88-0 (2023)	Author: González, Jessica \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Human Services--Food Programs \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2945	88-0 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe \| et. al.	Relating to egg grading and the selling of ungraded eggs; requiring an occupational license.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Received from the House	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Health--General \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 3066	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bernal, Diego	Relating to the emergency food assistance program administered by the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| FOOD \| Human Relations \| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3322	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki	Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| FOOD SYSTEM SECURITY & RESILIENCY, OFFICE OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3323	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki \| et. al. Sponsor: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FOOD \| FOOD SYSTEM SECURITY & RESILIENCY PLANNING COUNCIL, TEXAS \| FOOD SYSTEM SECURITY & RESILIENCY, OFFICE OF \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 3326	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki	Relating to the development of an extreme weather adaptation plan by certain entities.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| DROUGHT \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FLOODS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Legislature \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3373	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thimesch, Kronda \| et. al.	Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Health--General
HB 3589	88-0 (2023)	Author: King, Ken	Relating to the transfer of the administration of school nutrition programs from the Texas Department of Agriculture to the Texas Education Agency.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| FOOD \| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3620	88-0 (2023)	Author: Rosenthal, Jon \| et. al.	Relating to repealing certain offenses and removing certain regulations relating to marihuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids, and paraphernalia.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Crimes--Drugs \| Criminal Procedure--General \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| MARIHUANA \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3874	88-0 (2023)	Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl	Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Human Services--Food Programs \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4599	88-0 (2023)	Author: King, Ken	Relating to the transfer of duties of the State Office of Rural Health from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of State Health Services.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Health--Rural \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| RURAL HEALTH CARE \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4616	88-0 (2023)	Author: Vasut, Cody	Relating to notifications by the Department of Agriculture of certain stop-sale orders applicable to plant products and the seizure or destruction of certain plant products.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4644	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thimesch, Kronda Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALERT SYSTEM \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Animals \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 4693	88-0 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe	Relating to entities that provide services to rural Texans and in rural counties.	House: Health Care Reform, Select	Referred to Health Care Reform, Select	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--Rural \| Health--Rural \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| NURSES & NURSE AIDES \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 4746	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bernal, Diego	Relating to the eligibility of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to receive a grant from the Department of Agriculture to provide surplus agricultural products to certain students.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
HB 4793	88-0 (2023)	Author: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 5140	88-0 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe \| et. al.	Relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor in governmental employment or contracting, in other governmental functions, and in higher education admissions.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| City Government--Employees/Officers \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Governor \| Labor--General \| PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| Purchasing--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees \| Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 30	88-0 (2023)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF \| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR \| LAMAR UNIVERSITY \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 321	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.	Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Crimes--Drugs \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HEMP
SB 481	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to egg grading.	Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Health--General \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 758	88-0 (2023)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.	Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 759	88-0 (2023)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture.	Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Co-author authorized	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1432	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Courts--Judges \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1636	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the establishment of wildland-urban interface areas and the adoption and enforcement of the wildland-urban interface code; providing a civil penalty.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| City Government--Land Use & Zoning \| County Government--General \| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
SB 1659	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schwertner, Charles Sponsor: Holland, Justin \| et. al.	Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT \| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS \| BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| CREDIT UNION COMMISSION \| CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE \| EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS \| EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON \| JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION \| JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| OFFICIAL COTTON GROWERS' BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION FOUNDATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD \| PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Recommended Reviews \| Sunset--Review Procedures \| TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 2383	88-0 (2023)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUDITOR, STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Utilities--Electric \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 147	88-3 (2023)	Author: Tepper, Carl \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of an agriculture disaster relief grant program; making an appropriation.		Filed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| DROUGHT \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 17	88-4 (2023)	Author: Tepper, Carl	Relating to the establishment of an agriculture disaster relief grant program; making an appropriation.		Filed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DROUGHT \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 520	87-0 (2021)	Author: Beckley, Michelle	Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Transportation of right-of-way landscaping installed by utilities.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Utilities--General
HB 580	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lopez, Ray	Relating to requiring a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested by canines.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| RUDY'S LAW
HB 898	87-0 (2021)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to an interagency grant program to support and sustain the operations of community recovery organizations.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1134	87-0 (2021)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks \| et. al.	Relating to the home-delivered meal program.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| Aging \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| FOOD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1266	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kacal, Kyle	Relating to the administration of seed and plant certification in this state by the State Seed and Plant Certification Council and the Texas Crop Improvement Association.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| SEED & PLANT BOARD, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE SEED & PLANT CERTIFICATION COUNCIL \| TEXAS CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
HB 1371	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation of the Trade Agricultural Inspection Grant Program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Transportation	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BORDER
HB 1600	87-0 (2021)	Author: Canales, Terry Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.	House: State Affairs Senate: Administration	Placed on intent calendar	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY \| CREDIT UNION COMMISSION \| CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Sunset—Required Reviews \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 1733	87-0 (2021)	Author: Krause, Matt	Relating to insurance premium tax credits for investments supporting agriculture and rural development projects; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Insurance--General \| Taxation--General
HB 1835	87-0 (2021)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture, the Prescribed Burning Board, and the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation and the abolishment of the Early Childhood Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH & NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 1949	87-0 (2021)	Author: Crockett, Jasmine	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 1956	87-0 (2021)	Author: Beckley, Michelle \| et. al.	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 2017	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 2028	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lambert, Stan \| et. al.	Relating to egg grading.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Health--General \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2089	87-0 (2021)	Author: Burrows, Dustin Sponsor: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the detection and mitigation of plant pests and diseases.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 2277	87-0 (2021)	Author: Rogers, Glenn \| et. al.	Relating to marketing and labeling requirements for certain food products, including imitation meat food products.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Health--General \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2397	87-0 (2021)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Health--General
HB 2841	87-0 (2021)	Author: Longoria, Oscar \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to suits to collect assessments owed by certain citrus producers.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 3192	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"	Relating to the prohibition of glyphosate herbicides on the grounds of a public or private school or institution of higher education.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
HB 3246	87-0 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 3948	87-0 (2021)	Author: King, Tracy \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Senate appoints conferees-reported	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Crimes--Drugs \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HEMP \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3959	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckley, Brad \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas youth livestock show grant program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3975	87-0 (2021)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to the sanitary transportation of human and animal food.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Safety
HB 4178	87-0 (2021)	Author: Fierro, Art	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 4548	87-0 (2021)	Author: Burns, DeWayne \| et. al.	Relating to the issuance of oversize or overweight permits for vehicles transporting agricultural commodities during or preceding a disaster.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| PERMITS \| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
HB 4572	87-0 (2021)	Author: Rose, Toni	Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Aging \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 306	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
SB 336	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to egg grading.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Health--General \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 601	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin	Relating to the creation and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Oil & Gas \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PRODUCED WATER CONSORTIUM, TEXAS \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development
SB 677	87-0 (2021)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to the administration of seed and plant certification in this state by the State Seed and Plant Certification Council and the Texas Crop Improvement Association.	Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| SEED & PLANT BOARD, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE SEED & PLANT CERTIFICATION COUNCIL \| TEXAS CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
SB 703	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al. Sponsor: Canales, Terry	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture, the Prescribed Burning Board, and the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation and the abolishment of the Early Childhood Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH & NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD \| SEED & PLANT BOARD, TEXAS \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 731	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to the detection and mitigation of plant pests and diseases.	Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 732	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the home-delivered meal program.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Aging \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| FOOD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| Human Services--Food Programs
SB 801	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Sponsor: Leman, Ben	Relating to the development of an agriculture education program for public elementary schools.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1128	87-0 (2021)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to pollinator health.	Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Governor \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| TASK FORCE ON POLLINATOR HEALTH \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 1145	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Buckley, Brad	Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.	House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce	Postponed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1306	87-0 (2021)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to the creation of a COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and state agency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COVID-19 \| COVID-19 HEALTH EQUITY TASK FORCE \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1376	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture.	Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Co-author authorized	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Health--General
SB 1380	87-0 (2021)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the creation of the farmer mental health and suicide prevention program.	Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| SUICIDE
SB 1562	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the sanitary transportation of human and animal food.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Safety
SB 1566	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation of the Trade Agricultural Inspection Grant Program.	Senate: Transportation	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BORDER
SB 1778	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; imposing and authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Crimes--Drugs \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HEMP \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1839	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to establishing an advisory board to study the creation of an entity to facilitate the certification, buying, and selling of carbon capture and sequestration credits.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS \| CARBON CAPTURE & SEQUESTRATION ADVISORY BOARD \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Air \| Environment--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI
HB 48	87-1 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.		Filed	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 305	87-1 (2021)	Author: White, James	Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.		Filed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Aliens \| INTERNET \| Property Interests--Real Property \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 58	87-2 (2021)	Author: White, James	Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.		Filed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Aliens \| Property Interests--Real Property \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 242	87-2 (2021)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain food products.		Filed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2	87-3 (2021)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF \| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| COVID-19 \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 57	87-3 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.		Filed	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 69	87-3 (2021)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.		Filed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Aliens \| Property Interests--Real Property \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 140	87-3 (2021)	Author: Minjarez, Ina	Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Finances--Appropriations \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| SUPREME COURT \| TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE \| TX. LEADING ON OPPORTUNITY, INVESTMENT, & ECONOMIC STIMULUS THROUGH AID AND RELIEF (LONESTAR) SUPP \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 145	87-3 (2021)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF \| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| Crime Victims Compensation \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| State Finances--Appropriations \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 8	87-3 (2021)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF \| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| COVID-19 \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 32	86-0 (2019)	Author: González, Mary	Relating to the regulation of certain pecan buyers in certain counties; providing a civil penalty.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 70	86-0 (2019)	Author: González, Mary \| et. al. Sponsor: Hall, Bob	Relating to a strategic plan goal by the Department of Agriculture to prevent crop diseases and plant pests in this state.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 100	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Eric	Relating to information on projected changes in weather and water availability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	House: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 136	86-0 (2019)	Author: González, Mary \| et. al.	Relating to pollinator health.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| TASK FORCE ON POLLINATOR HEALTH \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 191	86-0 (2019)	Author: Stephenson, Phil \| et. al. Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the disposal of pesticides.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--General \| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 989	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Crimes--Drugs \| MARIHUANA \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1230	86-0 (2019)	Author: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to the production and regulation of hemp.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Crimes--Drugs \| MARIHUANA
HB 1284	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lambert, Stan \| et. al.	Relating to egg grading.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Health--General \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 1325	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Tracy \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Crimes--Drugs \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HEMP \| HEMP FARMING ACT \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1514	86-0 (2019)	Author: Buckley, Brad \| et. al.	Relating to the Texas Olive Oil Industry Advisory Board.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| OLIVE OIL INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 1563	86-0 (2019)	Author: Nevárez, Poncho	Relating to the licensing and regulation of animal export-import processing facilities; providing penalties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Received from the House	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| IMPORTS & EXPORTS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1657	86-0 (2019)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the production and regulation of hemp.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Crimes--Drugs \| MARIHUANA
HB 1695	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to the transfer of the regulation of motor fuel metering and motor fuel quality from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Oil & Gas \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 1788	86-0 (2019)	Author: Longoria, Oscar	Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| COLONIAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS \| TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1840	86-0 (2019)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting agricultural products; authorizing a fee.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PERMITS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1868	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the Texas Rural Water Advisory Council.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Water & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| RURAL WATER ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Water--General
HB 2155	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BORDER \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2166	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kacal, Kyle \| et. al. Sponsor: Flores, Peter	Relating to the administration of seed and plant certification in this state by the State Seed and Plant Certification Council and the Texas Crop Improvement Association.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| SEED & PLANT BOARD, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE SEED & PLANT CERTIFICATION COUNCIL
HB 2312	86-0 (2019)	Author: Beckley, Michelle	Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Transportation of right-of-way landscaping installed by utilities.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Highways \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Utilities--General
HB 2366	86-0 (2019)	Author: Darby, Drew	Relating to the regulation of motor fuel quality and motor fuel metering devices.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 2483	86-0 (2019)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to the prohibition of certain pesticides on public road rights-of-way.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--General \| Highways \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
HB 2563	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas Medical Cannabis Council.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Drugs \| Health Care Providers \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICAL CANNABIS COUNCIL, TEXAS \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 2945	86-0 (2019)	Author: Perez, Mary Ann \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to payment card skimmers on motor fuel dispensers and to creating a payment fraud fusion center; imposing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Consumer Protection \| CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS \| Financial--General \| FRAUD \| Law Enforcement \| TYLER, CITY OF
HB 2948	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study and compile a report on best management practices and funding mechanisms for the prevention, mitigation, and abatement of windblown and waterborne litter in communities.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Environment--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| LITTER \| LITTER ADVISORY PANEL, TEXAS \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3210	86-0 (2019)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to the establishment of the Thirty Percent Texas Initiative to encourage the use of food produced in this state for school lunches.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| FOOD
HB 4212	86-0 (2019)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"	Relating to the establishment of a professional bee removal training and licensure program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4459	86-0 (2019)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"	Relating to the addition of certain provisions to the Texas Rural Investment Fund.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| Military & Veterans \| RURAL \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4547	86-0 (2019)	Author: Wray, John	Relating to requiring a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested by canines.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| RUDY'S LAW
SB 116	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José \| et. al.	Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Crimes--Drugs \| MARIHUANA \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 241	86-0 (2019)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar	Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| COLONIAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS \| TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 743	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hall, Bob \| et. al. Sponsor: Buckley, Brad	Relating to the Texas Olive Oil Industry Advisory Board.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| OLIVE OIL INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 1240	86-0 (2019)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| HEMP \| MARIHUANA
SB 1312	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to certain programs to prevent vector-borne and zoonotic diseases in border counties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BORDER \| Environment--Solid Waste \| Health--General \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1314	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a periodic study on participation of public schools in a federal lunch program, to school district grace period policies, and to the provision of meals to certain public school students.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Minors--Health & Safety \| PARENTAL NOTIFICATION \| Protection of Personal Information
SB 1409	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hall, Bob	Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture.	Senate: Agriculture	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Health--General
SB 1648	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to payment card skimmers on motor fuel dispensers; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Consumer Protection \| CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS \| Financial--General \| FRAUD
SB 1672	86-0 (2019)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Springer, Drew	Relating to the detection and mitigation of plant pests and diseases.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1805	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to egg grading.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Health--General \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 1812	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.	Senate: Transportation	Co-author authorized	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BORDER \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2061	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to a prohibition on the application of certain pesticides at public school buildings and other facilities.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities \| Minors--Health & Safety \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
SB 2067	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the matters to be considered in developing the state water plan.	Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Water & Rural Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--Water \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development \| Water--General \| Water--Rights
SB 2069	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--General \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Legislature \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2119	86-0 (2019)	Author: Alvarado, Carol Sponsor: Goldman, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the transfer of the regulation of motor fuel metering and motor fuel quality from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: State Affairs	See remarks for effective date	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Oil & Gas \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 2147	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the development of a method to determine the value of certain real property for purposes of eminent domain.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--Air \| Environment--Water \| Property Interests--Eminent Domain \| Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2170	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to pollinator health.	Senate: Agriculture	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| TASK FORCE ON POLLINATOR HEALTH \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 164	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 173	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain rainwater harvesting; providing administrative penalties; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational license.	House: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Water--General
HB 572	85-0 (2017)	Author: Stephenson, Phil \| et. al. Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the disposal of pesticides.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 773	85-0 (2017)	Author: Johnson, Eric \| et. al.	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 1047	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| FOOD \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| LOANS
HB 1299	85-0 (2017)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to the procedure for the approval of rules adopted by the comptroller relating to the appraisal of qualified open-space land and qualified timber land for ad valorem tax purposes.	House: Ways & Means	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| OPEN-SPACE LAND \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 1510	85-0 (2017)	Author: Isaac, Jason Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the transfer of certain functions related to emergency services districts from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| RURAL \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1535	85-0 (2017)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to the prohibition of certain pesticides on public road rights-of-way.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--General \| Highways \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
HB 1730	85-0 (2017)	Author: Cyrier, John Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to certification of the state's primary standards of weights and measures.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2004	85-0 (2017)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Sponsor: Perry, Charles	Relating to the Texas economic development fund for the Department of Agriculture.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
HB 2174	85-0 (2017)	Author: Darby, Drew \| et. al. Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the regulation of motor fuel quality and motor fuel metering devices; authorizing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Consumer Protection \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 2484	85-0 (2017)	Author: Nevárez, Poncho \| et. al.	Relating to the licensing and regulation of animal export-import processing facilities; providing penalties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| IMPORTS & EXPORTS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2716	85-0 (2017)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to a study by the Department of Agriculture of the transfer of water from the Mississippi River.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Water--Development \| Water--General
HB 2817	85-0 (2017)	Author: González, Mary \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the prosecution of, punishment for, and deterrence of certain offenses involving cattle, bison, or horses; authorizing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment; increasing a criminal penalty.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION, TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN \| Criminal Procedure--General \| HORSES
HB 3227	85-0 (2017)	Author: King, Tracy Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the administration and enforcement of produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture; authorizing an administrative penalty.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Health--General \| Safety
HB 3243	85-0 (2017)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to the duties of the structural pest control advisory committee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| STATE AGENCIES' RULES \| STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HB 3451	85-0 (2017)	Author: Stucky, Lynn \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the study and approval of lethal pesticides for feral hog control.	House: Public Health Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
HB 3582	85-0 (2017)	Author: Paddie, Chris Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to agriculture, including the regulation of seed by a political subdivision and the abolition of certain entities associated with the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Committee report printed and distributed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| Business & Commerce--General \| Health--Rural \| Political Subdivisions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3587	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zedler, Bill \| et. al.	Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Crimes--Drugs \| MARIHUANA \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| SEED & PLANT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3707	85-0 (2017)	Author: King, Tracy \| et. al.	Relating to an inspection program to deter cattle theft; authorizing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3717	85-0 (2017)	Author: King, Tracy	Relating to programs to provide incentives for conserving water in outdoor landscapes.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Placed on General State Calendar	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Utilities--Water & Sewer \| WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 3952	85-0 (2017)	Author: Phillips, Larry Sponsor: Perry, Charles	Relating to suspension of the activities of the Texas Grain Producer Indemnity Board.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| GRAIN PRODUCER INDEMNITY FUND BOARD \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4004	85-0 (2017)	Author: Tinderholt, Tony	Relating to verification of eligibility for the school lunch program.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4118	85-0 (2017)	Author: Gonzales, Larry \| et. al.	Relating to programs and fees administered by the Department of Agriculture	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 594	85-0 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon Sponsor: Springer, Drew	Relating to the procedure for the approval of rules adopted by the comptroller relating to the appraisal of qualified open-space land and qualified timber land for ad valorem tax purposes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 1/1/18	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| OPEN-SPACE LAND \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
SB 723	85-0 (2017)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program.	Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| FOOD \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| LOANS
SB 1454	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk \| et. al.	Relating to the study and approval of lethal pesticides for feral hog control.	Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Co-author authorized	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
SB 1668	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the administration and enforcement of produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture; authorizing an administrative penalty.	Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Health--General \| Safety
SB 1675	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the licensing and regulation of animal export-import processing facilities; providing penalties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.	Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| IMPORTS & EXPORTS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1692	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the creation of a nutrition education task force.	Senate: Education	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Minors--Health & Safety \| NUTRITION \| NUTRITION EDUCATION TASK FORCE \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1744	85-0 (2017)	Author: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the regulation of motor fuel quality and motor fuel metering devices.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Consumer Protection \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 1984	85-0 (2017)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the creation and funding of the urban farming pilot program and the creation of the Select Committee on Urban Farming.	Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| SELECT COMMITTEE ON URBAN FARMING
SB 2136	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties.	Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--General \| City Government--Finance \| County Government--Finance \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 103	85-1 (2017)	Author: Stephenson, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to the disposal of pesticides.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 269	84-0 (2015)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	No action taken in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| FOOD \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| LOANS \| NUTRITION
HB 550	84-0 (2015)	Author: Price, Four \| et. al.	Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.	House: Human Services	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| Aging \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF \| Health--Children's Insurance \| Health--General \| Hospitals \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Human Services--General \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| MEDICAID \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 557	84-0 (2015)	Author: Farias, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp for certain research purposes.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 798	84-0 (2015)	Author: González, Mary \| et. al.	Relating to a task force to study methods to prevent the theft of desert plants.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Postponed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 979	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" \| et. al.	Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BORDER \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| MEXICO
HB 991	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bohac, Dwayne \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffines, Don	Relating to the display of notice of federal and state tax rates for motor fuel sold at retail.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Transportation	Effective on 1/1/16	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--General \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 1202	84-0 (2015)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the creation of the community nutrition program policy advisory council.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| NUTRITION
HB 1270	84-0 (2015)	Author: Fletcher, Allen	Relating to the authority of the Department of Agriculture to employ and commission peace officers as investigators.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Law Enforcement \| PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1296	84-0 (2015)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the appointment of certain representatives to certain regional water planning groups.	House: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| County Government--General \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development \| Water--General
HB 1322	84-0 (2015)	Author: Farias, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Crimes--Drugs \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1485	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1616	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the purchase of produce at farmers markets under certain nutritional assistance programs.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FARMERS' MARKETS \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION
HB 2120	84-0 (2015)	Author: King, Tracy	Relating to changing the name of the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2155	84-0 (2015)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"	Relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| HORSES
HB 2334	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to the deposit of certain fees and penalties from programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2548	84-0 (2015)	Author: Stephenson, Phil	Relating to the disposal of pesticides.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 2582	84-0 (2015)	Author: González, Mary	Relating to the transfer of certain powers and duties related to endangered species from the comptroller to the commissioner of agriculture.	House: State Affairs	Withdrawn from schedule	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENDANGERED SPECIES \| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2972	84-0 (2015)	Author: Stephenson, Phil	Relating to notice concerning the availability to persons who transport agricultural products of an overweight vehicle permit.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3142	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to Department of Agriculture fiscal matters; making appropriations.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3290	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to creating a farm to school community connections pilot program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 3894	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION
HB 3944	84-0 (2015)	Author: King, Tracy \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles	Relating to judicial review of final orders arising out of nutritional programs administrated by the Texas Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Human Services--Food Programs \| MILK \| NUTRITION
HB 3983	84-0 (2015)	Author: González, Mary	Relating to the Global Agricultural Innovation Institute program administered by the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 77	84-0 (2015)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Legislature \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 219	84-0 (2015)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Price, Four \| et. al.	Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| Aging \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Disabilities, Persons with \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF \| Health--Children's Insurance \| Health--General \| Hospitals \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Human Services--General \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| MEDICAID \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 786	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to establishing an agriculture ombudsman office in the Department of Agriculture.	Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 797	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BORDER \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| MEXICO
SB 880	84-0 (2015)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Geren, Charlie	Relating to certain committees and programs to develop the wine industry in this state through the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| WINE & WINERIES
SB 928	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"	Relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| HORSES
SB 1204	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: Márquez, Marisa	Relating to a waiver of fees by the Department of Agriculture and the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain educational programs involving aquaculture and hydroponics.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--School Districts \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 1311	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the office of water and the water advisory committee in the Department of Agriculture.	Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Water--General
SB 1374	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to requiring that certain strategic plans of certain state agencies include the goals of reducing the incidence of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and diet-related disease in this state.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| FOOD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION
SB 1408	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: King, Tracy	Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--General \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1476	84-0 (2015)	Author: Garcia, Sylvia	Relating to strategic plan goals to address hunger, food, nutrition, physical activity, and obesity in this state.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| FOOD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION
SB 1590	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a Texas grocery access investment fund program.	Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Co-author authorized	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1669	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the designation of an office in the Department of Agriculture to focus on matters relating to colonias.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COLONIAS \| Housing--Rural
SB 1670	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the provision of affordable housing in colonias, rural communities, and small municipalities.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COLONIAS \| Housing--Rural
SB 1866	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence.	Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| FOOD \| NUTRITION
HB 217	83-0 (2013)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al. Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos \| et. al.	Relating to the types of beverages that may be sold to students on public school campuses.	House: Public Health Senate: Education	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Minors--Health & Safety
HB 378	83-0 (2013)	Author: Burnam, Lon	Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Legislature \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 533	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al.	Relating to a development of a workforce investment partnership in rural areas.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Education--Rural \| Labor--Workforce Development--Rural \| RURAL
HB 725	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Financial--General \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| LOANS \| NUTRITION
HB 749	83-0 (2013)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to a plan to increase outcomes in the summer food service program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/13	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 867	83-0 (2013)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the appointment of certain representatives to certain regional water planning groups.	House: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| Water--Development \| Water--General
HB 1215	83-0 (2013)	Author: Darby, Drew	Relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	No action taken in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| HORSES \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1221	83-0 (2013)	Author: Miles, Borris \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Financial--General \| FOOD \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| LOANS \| NUTRITION
HB 1273	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kacal, Kyle \| et. al.	Relating to the Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.	House: Economic & Small Business Development	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Aging \| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1308	83-0 (2013)	Author: Darby, Drew	Relating to certain economic development programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Postponed	\| AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| GIFTS & DONATIONS \| RURAL FOUNDATION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
HB 1363	83-0 (2013)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Left pending in committee	\| ADJUTANT GENERAL \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON \| BOND REVIEW BOARD \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL \| DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| SUPREME COURT \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1493	83-0 (2013)	Author: King, Tracy Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the transfer of programs from the Texas Department of Rural Affairs to the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Health--Rural \| LOANS \| PHYSICIANS \| RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1494	83-0 (2013)	Author: King, Tracy Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to certain regulatory programs administered by the Department of Agriculture; providing penalties; imposing fees.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	See remarks for effective date	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 1675	83-0 (2013)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Transportation	See remarks for effective date	\| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| CLEAR LAKE CITY WATER AUTHORITY \| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF \| COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS \| EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH & NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS \| SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF \| SECURITIES BOARD, STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE \| WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1781	83-0 (2013)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al. Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to a limitation on sanctions imposed on school districts for the sale of foods of minimal nutritional value.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Effective immediately	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| FOOD \| Minors--Health & Safety \| NUTRITION
HB 1825	83-0 (2013)	Author: González, Mary	Relating to the sale or transportation of certain desert plants; creating an offense and providing penalties; providing authority to impose a fee.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--General \| Property Interests--General \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1826	83-0 (2013)	Author: González, Mary	Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to create a database of nonpaying buyers of agricultural products; authorizing a fee.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET
HB 2513	83-0 (2013)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to the elimination of obsolete and redundant reporting requirements for the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Considered in Local & Consent Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2686	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to the creation of a regional food economy and food access task force.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS \| Business & Commerce--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Financial--General \| FOOD \| Governor \| Health--General \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| NUTRITION \| REGIONAL FOOD ECONOMY AND FOOD ACCESS TASK FORCE \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2995	83-0 (2013)	Author: King, Tracy \| et. al.	Relating to the administration of the citrus budwood certification program and the creation of the citrus nursery stock certification program; providing civil, criminal, and administrative penalties and authorizing fees.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3566	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the regulation of advertising by structural pest control businesses.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Effective immediately	\| ADVERTISING \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--General \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
HB 3616	83-0 (2013)	Author: Burnam, Lon \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Financial--General \| FOOD \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| LOANS \| NUTRITION
HB 3761	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to a feasibility report on the creation of a border agricultural inspection training program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BORDER
SB 59	83-0 (2013)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Callegari, Bill	Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/13	\| ADJUTANT GENERAL \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| AUDITOR, STATE \| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON \| BOND REVIEW BOARD \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL \| DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| STATE BAR OF TEXAS \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| SUPREME COURT \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 78	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Legislature \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 317	83-0 (2013)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to the types of beverages that may be sold to students on public school campuses.	Senate: Education	No action taken in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Minors--Health & Safety
SB 403	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program.	Senate: Government Organization	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Financial--General \| FOOD \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| LOANS \| NUTRITION
SB 415	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.	Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Financial--General \| FOOD \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| LOANS \| NUTRITION
SB 732	83-0 (2013)	Author: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the Certified Retirement Community Program.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| Aging \| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 759	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a plan to increase participation in the summer food service program.	Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Human Services--Food Programs
SB 772	83-0 (2013)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Springer, Drew	Relating to the elimination of obsolete and redundant reporting requirements for the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 924	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to strategic plans to address hunger, food, nutrition, and obesity in this state.	Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| FOOD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1208	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of a regional food economy and food access task force.	Senate: Government Organization	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS \| Business & Commerce--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Financial--General \| FOOD \| Governor \| Health--General \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| NUTRITION \| REGIONAL FOOD ECONOMY AND FOOD ACCESS TASK FORCE \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1214	83-0 (2013)	Author: Schwertner, Charles Sponsor: Darby, Drew	Relating to certain economic development programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| RURAL \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1427	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al. Sponsor: King, Tracy	Relating to the administration of the citrus budwood certification program and the creation of the citrus nursery stock certification program; providing civil, criminal, and administrative penalties and authorizing fees.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1433	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to certain regulatory programs administered by the Department of Agriculture; providing penalties; imposing fees.	Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 1472	83-0 (2013)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to information that must be included on prepaid calling cards.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Consumer Protection \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES \| Utilities--General
SB 1551	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Martinez, Armando	Relating to the provision of affordable housing and other services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.	House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CAMERON COUNTY \| City Government--General \| COLONIAS \| County Government--General \| HIDALGO COUNTY \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--Finance \| Housing--General \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| RIO GRANDE VALLEY \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WILLACY COUNTY \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1624	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Wendy	Relating to the establishment of regional water banks by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Texas Water Development Board.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development \| Water--General \| Water--Rights
HB 338	82-0 (2011)	Author: Aycock, Jimmie Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to disclaimers by certain entities promulgating lists of noxious or invasive terrestrial plant species.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 947	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al.	Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Education--Rural \| Labor--Workforce Development--Rural \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 977	82-0 (2011)	Author: Burnam, Lon	Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.	House: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Legislature \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Utilities--General \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1181	82-0 (2011)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to abolishing the Texas Department of Rural Affairs and transferring its functions to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Department of State Health Services, and Department of Agriculture.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| Health--Rural \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--General \| RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1324	82-0 (2011)	Author: Landtroop, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of public grain warehouse operators.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| GRAIN WAREHOUSE OPERATORS \| Law Enforcement
HB 1361	82-0 (2011)	Author: Landtroop, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of public grain warehouse operators.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| GRAIN WAREHOUSE OPERATORS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1527	82-0 (2011)	Author: Miller, Sid Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to the certification of the state's primary standards of weights and measures.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1840	82-0 (2011)	Author: Phillips, Larry \| et. al. Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to the creation and functions of the Texas Grain Producer Indemnity Board.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| GRAIN PRODUCER INDEMNITY FUND BOARD \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1912	82-0 (2011)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis	Relating to transferring the Texas Department of Rural Affairs to the Office of Rural Affairs within the Department of Agriculture and abolishing the board of the Texas Department of Rural Affairs.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1965	82-0 (2011)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al. Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Human Services--General \| IMPROVING RELATIONS WITH NONPROFITS, TASK FORCE ON \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE, STATE COMMISSION ON \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF
HB 1982	82-0 (2011)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Relating to transferring the Texas Department of Rural Affairs to the Office of Rural Affairs within the Department of Agriculture, abolishing the board of the Texas Department of Rural Affairs, and establishing an advisory council.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2084	82-0 (2011)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of small food production and sales operations.	House: Public Health	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Interim Studies \| MILK \| PERMITS \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2334	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hardcastle, Rick \| et. al.	Relating to the operation by the Department of Agriculture of programs for rural economic development and the marketing and promotion of agricultural and other products grown, processed, or produced in this state.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural
HB 2741	82-0 (2011)	Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim	Relating to rules requiring license name in advertising of a structural pest control business.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| ADVERTISING \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
HB 2791	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hunter, Todd	Relating to the date by which a pest management zone or cotton grower may request an extension of the cotton stalk destruction deadline.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COTTON
HB 2870	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda \| et. al.	Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC \| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE \| ATHLETIC TRAINERS, ADVISORY BOARD OF \| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE \| BOND REVIEW BOARD \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE \| DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS \| DIETITIANS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| EMANCIPATION JUNETEENTH CULTURAL & HISTORICAL COMMN., TEXAS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON \| JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON \| MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| MIDWIFERY BOARD, TEXAS \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE \| PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| SCHOOL LAND BOARD \| SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD \| YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 2996	82-0 (2011)	Author: Miles, Borris Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to the creation of the Texas Urban Agricultural Innovation Authority.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Financial--General \| LOANS \| URBAN AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 2997	82-0 (2011)	Author: Miles, Borris Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to the creation and funding of the urban farming pilot program and the creation of the Select Committee on Urban Farming.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Financial--General \| SELECT COMMITTEE ON URBAN FARMING
HB 2998	82-0 (2011)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to ad valorem tax relief for urban farms and green roofs.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3166	82-0 (2011)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Relating to the licensing and regulation of architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, and land surveying by the Texas Board of Professional Services and the abolition of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyors.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INTERIOR DESIGNERS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, TEXAS BOARD OF \| RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3231	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana	Relating to the eligibility of nonprofit organizations that partner with certain schools to receive grants for agricultural projects.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Companion considered in lieu of in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3289	82-0 (2011)	Author: Miller, Doug	Relating to expenditure of certain wine related revenue	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| WINE & WINERIES
HB 3414	82-0 (2011)	Author: Darby, Drew	Relating to certain fiscal matters relating to the Department of Agriculture.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3416	82-0 (2011)	Author: Darby, Drew	Relating to eliminating a requirement that the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission transfer certain funds to the Department of Agriculture for the Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| WINE & WINERIES
HB 3417	82-0 (2011)	Author: Darby, Drew	Relating to state fiscal matters regarding business and economic development.	House: Appropriations	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| PERMITS \| RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Transportation--Miscellaneous \| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
HB 3451	82-0 (2011)	Author: King, Susan	Relating to improving nutrition and health outcomes among recipients of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.	House: Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3637	82-0 (2011)	Author: Miller, Sid	Relating to the regulation of equine dental technicians; providing penalties.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| DENTAL SERVICES \| HORSES \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3679	82-0 (2011)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to a prohibition on the marketing of foods of minimal nutritional value on public school campuses.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| FOOD \| Minors--Health & Safety \| NUTRITION
HB 3680	82-0 (2011)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to the types of food or beverages that may be sold to students on public school campuses.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| FOOD \| Minors--Health & Safety \| NUTRITION
SB 51	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to a pilot program to expand access to career and technical education partnerships in rural areas.	Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational \| Education--Rural \| Labor--Workforce Development--Rural \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 77	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena	Relating to certain requirements for certain sponsoring organizations and other institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.	House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/11	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION
SB 89	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/11	\| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION
SB 199	82-0 (2011)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Hernandez Luna, Ana	Relating to agricultural projects in certain schools, including the eligibility of nonprofit organizations that partner with schools to receive grants.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 248	82-0 (2011)	Author: Estes, Craig Sponsor: Landtroop, Jim	Relating to the regulation of public grain warehouse operators.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| GRAIN WAREHOUSE OPERATORS
SB 378	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hegar, Glenn Sponsor: Hunter, Todd	Relating to the date by which a pest management zone or cotton grower may request an extension of the cotton stalk destruction deadline.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COTTON
SB 424	82-0 (2011)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Legislature \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Utilities--General \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 616	82-0 (2011)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick	Relating to the sale or transportation of certain desert plants; providing a penalty.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--General \| Property Interests--General \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1080	82-0 (2011)	Author: Williams, Tommy	Relating to transferring the Texas Department of Rural Affairs to the Office of Rural Affairs within the Department of Agriculture and abolishing the board of the Texas Department of Rural Affairs.	Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1086	82-0 (2011)	Author: Estes, Craig Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick	Relating to the operation by the Department of Agriculture of programs for rural economic development and the marketing and promotion of agricultural and other products grown, processed, or produced in this state.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural
SB 1157	82-0 (2011)	Author: Uresti, Carlos Sponsor: Miller, Sid	Relating to the certification of the state's primary standards of weights and measures.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1179	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda	Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC \| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE \| ATHLETIC TRAINERS, ADVISORY BOARD OF \| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE \| BOND REVIEW BOARD \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE \| DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS \| DIETITIANS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| EMANCIPATION JUNETEENTH CULTURAL & HISTORICAL COMMN., TEXAS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON \| JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON \| MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| MIDWIFERY BOARD, TEXAS \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE \| PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| REHABILITATION COMMISSION \| SCHOOL LAND BOARD \| SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 1232	82-0 (2011)	Author: Estes, Craig	Relating to the creation of the grain producer indemnity fund.	Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| GRAIN PRODUCER INDEMNITY FUND BOARD \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1454	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the membership and duties of the interagency obesity council.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| FOOD \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| INTERAGENCY OBESITY COUNCIL \| NUTRITION \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1585	82-0 (2011)	Author: Ogden, Steve	Relating to state fiscal matters regarding business and economic development.	Senate: Finance	No action taken in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| PERMITS \| RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Transportation--Miscellaneous \| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
SB 1	82-1 (2011)	Author: Duncan, Robert \| et. al. Sponsor: Pitts, Jim	Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BOND REVIEW BOARD \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| Courts--General \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--School Districts \| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Parent & Child \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER \| Governor \| GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS \| Health--General \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Insurance--General \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| Lawyers \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Legislature \| MEDICAID \| Mines & Mineral Resources \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE \| Oil & Gas \| PARKING \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PEACE OFFICERS \| PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND \| POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS \| Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts \| PROCESS SERVERS \| Property Interests--Homestead \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF \| RURAL HEALTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS \| Salaries & Expenses \| SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE BAR OF TEXAS \| STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON \| State Finances--Budget \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Motor Fuels \| TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND \| TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND \| Tobacco Products \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 275	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to methods to increase the number of students who participate in school breakfast programs.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Human Services--Child Services \| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 482	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to programs to increase the availability of fresh produce to, and the purchase and consumption of fresh produce by, certain low-income individuals.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Health--General \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION
HB 679	81-0 (2009)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to testing and warnings related to mercury levels in certain fish.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| MERCURY
HB 681	81-0 (2009)	Author: Farrar, Jessica \| et. al. Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to requiring warning signs regarding mercury levels in certain fish.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| MERCURY \| SIGNS
HB 1114	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hamilton, Mike \| et. al.	Relating to application requirements and performance standards for agricultural biomass and landfill diversion incentive grants.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Energy--General \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 1580	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flynn, Dan \| et. al. Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the continuation and functions of the board of directors of the official cotton growers' boll weevil eradication foundation and the management of certain cotton in pest management zones.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Government Organization	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills
HB 1622	81-0 (2009)	Author: Giddings, Helen \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/09	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION
HB 1840	81-0 (2009)	Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of an interagency farm-to-school coordination task force.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| FOOD
HB 1881	81-0 (2009)	Author: Miller, Sid \| et. al. Sponsor: Estes, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the Texas Equine Incentive Program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/09	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals
HB 1908	81-0 (2009)	Author: King, Tracy Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the safety of the fresh fruit and vegetables produced in this state.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Health--General \| Safety
HB 1911	81-0 (2009)	Author: Isett, Carl \| et. al.	Relating to the Texas Rural Investment Fund.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| RURAL \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2038	81-0 (2009)	Author: Isett, Carl	Relating to the regulation of structural pest control.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES \| STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HB 2239	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hamilton, Mike	Relating to transferring the Office of Rural Community Affairs to the Department of Agriculture and abolishing the board of the office.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| RURAL \| RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2318	81-0 (2009)	Author: Swinford, David \| et. al. Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the fuel ethanol and biodiesel incentive program of the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Energy--Alternative Fuels
HB 2366	81-0 (2009)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to the creation of the Texas bioenergy fund.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 2925	81-0 (2009)	Author: Herrero, Abel \| et. al. Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to protections provided by the Department of Agriculture for certain consumers; providing penalties.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	See remarks for effective date	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Consumer Protection \| Oil & Gas \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 3236	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture and the Prescribed Burning Board and the abolition of the Texas-Israel Exchange Fund Board.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Financial--General \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS-ISRAEL EXCHANGE FUND BOARD
HB 3327	81-0 (2009)	Author: Castro, Joaquin	Relating to the duties of the interagency obesity council and the Department of Agriculture relating to health, wellness, and prevention of obesity.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Health Care Providers \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| INTERAGENCY OBESITY COUNCIL \| Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3496	81-0 (2009)	Author: Miller, Sid \| et. al. Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Nursery and Floral Advisory Council and the promotion of Texas nursery and floral industries.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4196	81-0 (2009)	Author: Kuempel, Edmund	Relating to proof of title to breeding deer for certain purposes of deer breeding operations.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| Parks & Wildlife--General \| PERMITS
HB 4577	81-0 (2009)	Author: Martinez, Armando \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the seizure and destruction of certain plants.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/09	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 120	81-0 (2009)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al. Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos	Memorializing the United States Congress to make eradication of the fever tick in South Texas a priority and provide appropriate funding and resources.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Signed by the Governor	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Animals \| FEVER TICK \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 12	81-0 (2009)	Author: Carona, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank \| et. al.	Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Placed on General State Calendar	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Governor \| INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| VOLUNTEERS
SB 212	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Sponsor: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne	Relating to the sale or transportation of certain desert plants; providing a penalty.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--General \| Property Interests--General \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 282	81-0 (2009)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Eissler, Rob	Relating to grant and outreach programs to provide nutrition education to children.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Minors--Health & Safety \| NUTRITION
SB 395	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to creation of the Early Childhood Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/09	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH & NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL \| Health--General \| Minors--Health & Safety \| NUTRITION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 768	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hegar, Glenn Sponsor: Homer, Mark	Relating to exemptions from the Texas Structural Pest Control Act; providing penalties.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
SB 867	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Patrick, Diane	Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Education	Placed on General State Calendar	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION
SB 868	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION
SB 869	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION
SB 870	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin \| et. al.	Relating to the duties of the interagency obesity council and the Department of Agriculture relating to health, wellness, and prevention of obesity and to the establishment of an obesity prevention pilot program.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/09	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Health Care Providers \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| INTERAGENCY OBESITY COUNCIL \| Minors--Health & Safety \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 910	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Human Services--Food Programs
SB 944	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Co-author authorized	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION
SB 1004	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the continuation and functions of the board of directors of the official cotton growers' boll weevil eradication foundation.	Senate: Government Organization	Committee report printed and distributed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills
SB 1016	81-0 (2009)	Author: Estes, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Flynn, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture and the Prescribed Burning Board, the creation of the Texas Bioenergy Policy Council and Texas Bioenergy Research Committee, and the abolition of the Texas-Israel Exchange Fund Board; providing penalties.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/09	\| AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BIOENERGY POLICY COUNCIL \| BIOENERGY RESEARCH COMMITTEE \| Financial--General \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS-ISRAEL EXCHANGE FUND BOARD
SB 1027	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim	Relating to the establishment of an interagency farm-to-school coordination task force.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/09	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| FOOD
SB 1089	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to farm-to-school initiatives.	Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| NUTRITION
SB 1131	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the seizure and destruction of certain plants.	Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1192	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol content requirements for certain fuels.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1501	81-0 (2009)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Patrick, Diane	Relating to the eligibility of nonprofit organizations that partner with certain schools to receive grants for agricultural projects.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	1 hr. notice-to suspend rules	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1668	81-0 (2009)	Author: Nichols, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to application requirements and performance standards for agricultural biomass and landfill diversion incentive grants.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Energy--General \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
SB 1871	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the management of volunteer and other noncommercial cotton in pest management zones.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| COTTON \| NUISANCES \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
SB 1901	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the safety of the fresh fruit and vegetables produced in this state.	Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	No action taken in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Health--General \| Safety
SB 1988	81-0 (2009)	Author: Estes, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the Texas Rural Investment Fund.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| RURAL \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2039	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to requiring certain critical facilities to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power; providing a criminal penalty.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Hospitals \| Utilities--Electric
SB 2089	81-0 (2009)	Author: Whitmire, John	Relating to protections provided by the Department of Agriculture for certain consumers; providing penalties.	Senate: Natural Resources	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Consumer Protection \| Oil & Gas \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 2172	81-0 (2009)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to proof of title to breeding deer for certain purposes of deer breeding operations.	Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| Parks & Wildlife--General \| PERMITS
HB 37	80-0 (2007)	Author: Solomons, Burt	Relating to the retail sale of temperature-adjusted gasoline and diesel fuel.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Oil & Gas
HB 407	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chisum, Warren \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the establishment of a home-delivered meal grant program in the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately	\| Aging \| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 454	80-0 (2007)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to a study of methods to increase public school student participation in the national school breakfast program and school district participation in a special assistance provision of the national free or reduced-price breakfast or lunch program.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Human Services--Child Services \| Human Services--Food Programs \| NUTRITION
HB 1090	80-0 (2007)	Author: Swinford, David \| et. al. Sponsor: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the establishment of a program by the Department of Agriculture to make grants to encourage the construction of facilities that generate electric energy with certain types of agricultural residues, waste, debris, or crops and to the state's goal for generating renewable energy.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/07	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 2417	80-0 (2007)	Author: Swinford, David Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to the responsibility for and management of the fuel ethanol and biodiesel production incentive program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/07	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Environment--Air \| Oil & Gas
HB 2458	80-0 (2007)	Author: Cook, Byron \| et. al. Sponsor: Brimer, Kim	Relating to the licensing and regulation of structural pest control by the Department of Agriculture and the abolition of the Texas Structural Pest Control Board.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Government Organization	See remarks for effective date	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD \| Sunset Bills
HB 2629	80-0 (2007)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to a competitive grant pilot program for certain small retailers of fresh produce.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Health--General \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4062	80-0 (2007)	Author: Miller, Sid \| et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the enforcement and administration of certain programs by the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| NUTRITION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HR 2797	80-0 (2007)	Author: Swinford, David	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1090.		Filed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HR 2801	80-0 (2007)	Author: Cook, Byron	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2458.		Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD \| Sunset Bills
HR 2851	80-0 (2007)	Author: Swinford, David	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1090.		Reported enrolled	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 73	80-0 (2007)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a statewide initiative regarding the prevention and treatment of obesity-related health concerns.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Minors--Health & Safety \| NUTRITION \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 286	80-0 (2007)	Author: Watson, Kirk \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a home-delivered meal grant program in the Department of Agriculture.	Senate: Natural Resources	Co-author authorized	\| Aging \| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Human Services--Food Programs
SB 357	80-0 (2007)	Author: Jackson, Mike Sponsor: Swinford, David	Relating to the establishment of a program by the Department of Agriculture to make grants to encourage the construction of facilities that generate electric energy with certain types of agricultural residues, waste, debris, or crops.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
SB 416	80-0 (2007)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to creation of a state program to provide monetary awards to public school districts with extraordinary achievement in children's health.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Human Services--Child Services \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Minors--Health & Safety
SB 689	80-0 (2007)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the sale or transport of certain desert plants; providing a penalty.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Agriculture and Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--General \| Property Interests--General \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 822	80-0 (2007)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: King, Tracy	Relating to the creation of the atmosphere modification research program and center and the administration of the weather modification and control program.	House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| Water--Development \| WEATHER MODIFICATION
SB 827	80-0 (2007)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Patrick, Diane	Relating to the public schools eligible to receive certain grants from the Department of Agriculture.	House: Public Education Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 906	80-0 (2007)	Author: Brimer, Kim	Relating to the licensing and regulation of structural pest control by the Department of Agriculture and the abolition of the Texas Structural Pest Control Board.	Senate: Government Organization	Referred to Government Organization	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD \| Sunset Bills
SB 1497	80-0 (2007)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to a competitive grant pilot program for certain small retailers of fresh produce.	Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in subcommittee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Health--General \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1532	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the regulation of food safety in fresh fruits and vegetables.	Senate: Natural Resources	Reported from s/c favorably with substitute	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD \| Safety
SB 1561	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Peña, Aaron	Relating to the seizure and destruction of certain plants; creating an offense.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SR 1161	80-0 (2007)	Author: Brimer, Kim	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2458.		Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD \| Sunset Bills
SR 1176	80-0 (2007)	Author: Jackson, Mike	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1090.		Reported enrolled	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 901	79-0 (2005)	Author: McReynolds, Jim Sponsor: Jackson, Mike	Relating to expiration dates for certain licenses issued or renewed by the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1116	79-0 (2005)	Author: Solomons, Burt \| et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.	House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/05	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| CANCER COUNCIL, TEXAS \| CORRECTIONAL MANAGED HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD \| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE \| PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS-ISRAEL EXCHANGE FUND BOARD
HB 1982	79-0 (2005)	Author: Blake, Jr., Roy \| et. al. Sponsor: Staples, Todd	Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.	House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Aging \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--General \| Retirement Systems--General \| RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF \| Tourism
HB 2049	79-0 (2005)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to assessments levied on producers and used for marketing, education, research, and promotion of Texas beef.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2448	79-0 (2005)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to a health performance incentive program in public schools.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Minors--Health & Safety \| NUTRITION
HB 2578	79-0 (2005)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to providing the national free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch program to a greater number of public school students.	House: Public Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2785	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wong, Martha	Relating to the health of school-age children.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FOOD \| Minors--Health & Safety
HCR 220	79-0 (2005)	Author: Swinford, David	Recalling S.B. No. 1708 from the Governor.		Filed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Resolutions--Recall
HR 2280	79-0 (2005)	Author: Solomons, Burt	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1116.		Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| CANCER COUNCIL, TEXAS \| CORRECTIONAL MANAGED HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR \| GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES \| MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD \| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE \| PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS-ISRAEL EXCHANGE FUND BOARD
SB 370	79-0 (2005)	Author: Jackson, Mike	Relating to expiration dates for certain licenses issued or renewed by the Department of Agriculture.	Senate: Natural Resources	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 426	79-0 (2005)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot \| et. al. Sponsor: Wong, Martha	Relating to the health of school-age children.	House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FOOD \| Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1102	79-0 (2005)	Author: Jackson, Mike \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a program by the Department of Agriculture to make grants to farmers and diverters who provide agricultural biomass to facilities that convert biomass to electrical energy.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
SB 1115	79-0 (2005)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a health performance incentive program in public schools.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Minors--Health & Safety \| NUTRITION
SB 1321	79-0 (2005)	Author: Staples, Todd	Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Committee report printed and distributed	\| Aging \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--General
SB 1370	79-0 (2005)	Author: Madla, Frank Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki	Relating to the disposition of certain tax revenue for the protection and development of grape and wine production.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages \| WINE & WINERIES
SB 1371	79-0 (2005)	Author: Madla, Frank	Relating to the disposition of certain tax revenue for the development of the Texas wine producing industry.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages \| WINE & WINERIES
SB 1379	79-0 (2005)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim	Relating to a statewide initiative regarding the prevention and treatment of obesity-related health concerns.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITIES \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Minors--Health & Safety \| NUTRITION \| NUTRITION AND HEALTH WORK GROUP \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1669	79-0 (2005)	Author: Estes, Craig Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick	Relating to the composition of the wine sold or dispensed by wineries located in this state.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| WINE & WINERIES
SB 1708	79-0 (2005)	Author: Staples, Todd Sponsor: Swinford, David	Relating to assessments levied on certain owners of cattle and used for marketing, education, research, and promotion of Texas beef.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	House adopts resolution recalling from Gov.	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1766	79-0 (2005)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to transferring certain responsibilities from the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife to the Texas Department of Agriculture.	Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| Parks & Wildlife--General
SCR 41	79-0 (2005)	Author: Staples, Todd Sponsor: Swinford, David	Recalling S.B. No. 1708 from the governor.		Sent to the Governor	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Resolutions--Recall
SR 1099	79-0 (2005)	Author: Nelson, Jane	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1116.		Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| CANCER COUNCIL, TEXAS \| CORRECTIONAL MANAGED HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR \| GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES \| MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD \| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE \| PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills \| TEXAS-ISRAEL EXCHANGE FUND BOARD
SB 18	79-1 (2005)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a statewide initiative regarding the prevention and treatment of obesity-related health concerns.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Minors--Health & Safety \| NUTRITION \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HR 77	79-3 (2006)	Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne	Congratulating Melba and Bryan Stridde on the acceptance of the Meyer-Stridde Ranch into the Texas Family Land Heritage Program.	House: Rules & Resolutions	Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| MEYER-STRIDDE RANCH \| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary \| STRIDDE, BRYAN \| STRIDDE, MELBA \| TEXAS FAMILY LAND HERITAGE PROGRAM
HR 78	79-3 (2006)	Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne	Honoring Rosemary Haynes of McMullen County and her family on the induction of their ranch into the Texas Family Land Heritage Program.	House: Rules & Resolutions	Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| DONALD HAYNES AND SON RANCH \| HAYNES, ROSEMARY \| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary \| TEXAS FAMILY LAND HERITAGE PROGRAM
HR 79	79-3 (2006)	Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne	Honoring the Zowarka Z Cross Ranch on its inclusion in the Texas Family Land Heritage Program.	House: Rules & Resolutions	Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary \| TEXAS FAMILY LAND HERITAGE PROGRAM \| ZOWARKA Z CROSS RANCH
HR 80	79-3 (2006)	Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne	Congratulating John Charles Austin of McMullen County on the induction of the Austin Ranch into the Texas Family Land Heritage Program.	House: Rules & Resolutions	Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUSTIN RANCH \| AUSTIN, JOHN CHARLES \| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary \| TEXAS FAMILY LAND HERITAGE PROGRAM
HR 81	79-3 (2006)	Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne	Honoring the Guy H. Smith and Sons Ranch on its inclusion in the Texas Family Land Heritage Program.	House: Rules & Resolutions	Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| GUY H. SMITH AND SONS RANCH \| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary \| TEXAS FAMILY LAND HERITAGE PROGRAM
HR 82	79-3 (2006)	Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne	Congratulating the Mahoney and McDonald families of Atascosa County on the acceptance of the Mahoney-McDonald Ranch into the Texas Family Land Heritage Program.	House: Rules & Resolutions	Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| MAHONEY-MCDONALD RANCH \| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary \| TEXAS FAMILY LAND HERITAGE PROGRAM
HR 83	79-3 (2006)	Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne	Congratulating James L. Rayes and Susan "Rebecca" Rayes Glover on the induction of the Lewis Ranch into the Texas Family Land Heritage Program.	House: Rules & Resolutions	Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| GLOVER, SUSAN "REBECCA" RAYES \| LEWIS RANCH \| RAYES, JAMES L. \| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary \| TEXAS FAMILY LAND HERITAGE PROGRAM
HR 92	79-3 (2006)	Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne	Honoring Linda Turner McKay and Jean Turner Culli of Beeville for the acceptance of Oakland Stock Farm into the Texas Family Land Heritage Program.	House: Rules & Resolutions	Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| CULLI, JEAN TURNER \| MCKAY, LINDA TURNER \| OAKLAND STOCK FARM \| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary \| TEXAS FAMILY LAND HERITAGE PROGRAM
HB 1620	78-0 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to funding of the Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WINE & WINERIES
HB 1858	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wise, Miguel \| et. al. Sponsor: Staples, Todd	Relating to the promotion and marketing of Texas products.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| SHRIMPING INDUSTRY
HB 2008	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hardcastle, Rick	Relating to certain powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and other entities engaged in agricultural activities.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to s/c on Agriculture	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2012	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hardcastle, Rick Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to the creation of an organic standards registration and certification program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
HB 2133	78-0 (2003)	Author: Campbell, Scott Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to agriculture and the powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| GRAIN WAREHOUSE OPERATORS
HB 2320	78-0 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to administration by the Texas Department of Agriculture of quarantined articles.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2382	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hegar, Glenn Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to the frequency of inspection and testing of weights and measures.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2785	78-0 (2003)	Author: Eiland, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the promotion and marketing of the shrimp industry of this state, the funding of those activities, and certain health and safety requirements for shrimp for human consumption.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to s/c on Agriculture	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing \| SHRIMPING INDUSTRY
HB 3442	78-0 (2003)	Author: Pickett, Joseph Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to certain expenditures, charges, and other financial matters of certain governmental entities.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/03	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| BOATS & BOATING \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HUDSPETH COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DIST. NO. 1 \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing \| PIPELINE SAFETY \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WATER--CONSERVATION
HCR 245	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hilderbran, Harvey	Addressing issues relative to small community water systems that face exceptional physical or financial circumstances in attempting to comply with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements relating to naturally occurring materials.	House: Environmental Regulation	Received from the House	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--Water \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HR 784	78-0 (2003)	Author: Cook, Byron	Congratulating Russell Emmons of Freestone County on the selection of the Emmons Rafter E Ranch for inclusion in the Family Land Heritage Program of the Texas Department of Agriculture.	House: Rules & Resolutions	Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| EMMONS RAFTER E RANCH \| EMMONS, RUSSELL \| FAMILY LAND HERITAGE PROGRAM \| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HR 785	78-0 (2003)	Author: Cook, Byron	Congratulating Naomi Ridgway of Navarro County on the selection of Ridgway Farms for inclusion in the Family Land Heritage Program of the Texas Department of Agriculture.	House: Rules & Resolutions	Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FAMILY LAND HERITAGE PROGRAM \| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary \| RIDGWAY FARMS \| RIDGWAY, NAOMI
HR 1850	78-0 (2003)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3442.		Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports \| SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 279	78-0 (2003)	Author: Jackson, Mike Sponsor: Solomons, Burt \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including certain functions transferred to the department from the Department of Agriculture and including certain functions transferred from the department to the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas; the financial responsibilities of valet parking services; and the powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources and the licensing authorities of this state regarding on-line license information; providing penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization	See remarks for effective date	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset Bills
SB 854	78-0 (2003)	Author: Madla, Frank Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick	Relating to the sale, distribution, or importation of noxious plants; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--General
SB 855	78-0 (2003)	Author: Madla, Frank \| et. al. Sponsor: Swinford, David	Relating to funding of the Texas Wine Marketing Assistance Program.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/03	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WINE & WINERIES
SB 937	78-0 (2003)	Author: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the promotion of the shrimp industry of this state; and providing a source of funding.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to s/c on Agriculture	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing \| SHRIMPING INDUSTRY
SB 1123	78-0 (2003)	Author: Staples, Todd	Relating to the promotion and marketing of Texas products.	Senate: Natural Resources	Committee report printed and distributed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1141	78-0 (2003)	Author: Estes, Craig	Relating to agriculture and the powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture.	Senate: Natural Resources	Committee report printed and distributed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| GRAIN WAREHOUSE OPERATORS
SB 1268	78-0 (2003)	Author: Estes, Craig	Relating to the creation of an organic standards registration and certification program.	Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
SB 1405	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to administration by the Texas Department of Agriculture of quarantined articles.	Senate: Natural Resources	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1413	78-0 (2003)	Author: Deuell, Bob Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick	Relating to certain powers, duties, and programs of the Department of Agriculture and to other entities engaged in agricultural activities.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	See remarks for effective date	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1828	78-0 (2003)	Author: Averitt, Kip Sponsor: Swinford, David	Relating to the composition and duties of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/03	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 7	78-3 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David \| et. al. Sponsor: Ogden, Steve	Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to governmental entities and certain regulatory practices; providing a penalty.	House: Government Reform Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUDITOR, STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Education--General \| Education--School Districts \| Energy--Conservation \| Environment--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Governor \| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--General \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| LANDFILLS \| LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| Legislature \| PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF \| PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS \| PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS \| Retirement Systems--State Employees \| SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD \| State Finances--Budget \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| TELECONFERENCING \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 24	78-3 (2003)	Author: Heflin, Talmadge Sponsor: Bivins, Teel	Relating to appropriations to departments and agencies of the state government, including conditions, limitations, rules, and procedures for allocating and expending appropriations.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| State Finances--Appropriations
HR 309	78-3 (2003)	Author: Heflin, Talmadge	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 24.		Reported enrolled	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION \| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 22	78-3 (2003)	Author: Madla, Frank	Relating to appropriation of certain funds collected by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission that will be transferred to the Texas Department of Agriculture.		Filed	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| State Employees \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 26	78-3 (2003)	Author: Jackson, Mike	Relating to appropriating the fees collected by the Parks and Wildlife Department under House Bill No. 2470, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003.		Filed	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| Parks & Wildlife--Licenses \| SHRIMPING INDUSTRY
SB 25	78-4 (2003)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a health performance incentive program in public schools.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Minors--Health & Safety
HB 681	77-0 (2001)	Author: Hawley, Judy \| et. al.	Relating to an economic development program administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.	House: Land & Resource Management	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| RURAL
HB 819	77-0 (2001)	Author: Counts, David \| et. al. Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to transfer of the Office of Rural Affairs to the Department of Agriculture.	House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS \| RURAL \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2000	77-0 (2001)	Author: Cook, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to the duties of the Department of Agriculture and certain agricultural boards.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Intergovernmental Relations \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2354	77-0 (2001)	Author: Swinford, David Sponsor: Haywood, Tom	Relating to collecting and remitting commodity producers board assessments.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMMODITY PRODUCERS BOARD
HB 3230	77-0 (2001)	Author: Walker, Gary	Relating to the administration of the weather modification program and grants for weather modification and control activities.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT \| Science & Technology \| Water--Development \| WEATHER MODIFICATION ACT
SB 746	77-0 (2001)	Author: Staples, Todd Sponsor: Hawley, Judy \| et. al.	Relating to an economic development program administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.	House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| RURAL
SB 938	77-0 (2001)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Sponsor: Cook, Robert	Relating to the duties of the Department of Agriculture and certain agricultural boards.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Intergovernmental Relations \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1175	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Walker, Gary	Relating to the administration of the weather modification program and grants for weather modification and control activities.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF \| NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT \| Science & Technology \| Water--Development \| WEATHER MODIFICATION ACT
HB 1378	76-0 (1999)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to a study and report on the development of an information system relating to the use of certain pesticides that may affect sources of drinking water.	House: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste \| Environment--Water \| Health--General \| NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
HB 2599	76-0 (1999)	Author: McReynolds, Jim Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to prescribed burning.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/99	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BURNING & INCINERATORS \| Environment--Air \| Environment--General \| Parks & Wildlife--General \| PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2660	76-0 (1999)	Author: Swinford, David \| et. al. Sponsor: Ogden, Steve	Relating to state drought planning and preparation.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| DROUGHT \| DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL \| LOANS \| STATE DROUGHT MANAGER \| Water--General
HB 2719	76-0 (1999)	Author: Swinford, David Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the promotion of Texas agricultural products; providing a penalty.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development \| LICENSE PLATES \| OYSTERS
HB 2809	76-0 (1999)	Author: Swinford, David Sponsor: Bivins, Teel	Relating to requiring a grain transportation study.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Transportation--Railroads
HB 3278	76-0 (1999)	Author: Cook, Robert	Relating to providing for representation of agricultural interests in the water resource planning and management activities of the state.	House: Natural Resources	Companion considered in lieu of in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 3417	76-0 (1999)	Author: Counts, David	Relating to transfer of the Office of Rural Affairs to the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Considered in Calendars	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 448	76-0 (1999)	Author: Duncan, Robert \| et. al. Sponsor: Hawley, Judy \| et. al.	Relating to the boll weevil eradication program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 705	76-0 (1999)	Author: Ogden, Steve Sponsor: Swinford, David	Relating to providing aid, support, and assistance to agriculture; establishing the agricultural technology program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	House appoints conferees-reported	\| AGRICULTURAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT COUNCIL \| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FARM & RANCH RECOVERY ACT \| Interim Studies
SB 873	76-0 (1999)	Author: Brown, J. E. Sponsor: Uher, D.R. \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of aquaculture.	House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AQUACULTURE
SB 1028	76-0 (1999)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the promotion of Texas agricultural products; providing a penalty.	Senate: Natural Resources	No action taken in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Economic & Industrial Development \| LICENSE PLATES
SB 1310	76-0 (1999)	Author: Brown, J. E. Sponsor: Cook, Robert	Relating to providing for representation of agricultural interests in water resource planning and management.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 2204	70-0 (1987)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to requiring permits for the surface storage of salt, giving the Texas Commissioner of Agriculture and the Texas Water Commission certain powers and duties; giving local governments certain authority and enforcement powers; providing procedures for enforcement and civil and criminal penalties; amending the Water Code.	House: Natural Resources	Referred to subcommittee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Mines & Mineral Resources \| PERMITS
HB 2470	70-0 (1987)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the appropriations and riders affecting the Department of Agriculture; making an appropriation.	House: Appropriations	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1190	70-0 (1987)	Author: Uribe, Hector	Relating to appropriations and riders affecting the Department of Agriculture; making an appropriation.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1377	70-0 (1987)	Author: Edwards, Chet	Relating to the date for sunset review of the Department of Agriculture.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset Bills
HB 195	69-0 (1985)	Author: Saunders, Robert	Relating to the regulation of the use of pesticides; providing penalties.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Coauthor withdrawn	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
HB 1802	69-0 (1985)	Author: Moreno, Alex Sponsor: Uribe, Hector	Relating to the refusal to issue certain licenses by the Department of Agriculture.	House: Appropriations Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD
HB 1803	69-0 (1985)	Author: Moreno, Alex Sponsor: Uribe, Hector	Relating to the handling and marketing of certain fruits and vegetables and the payment of claims against certain persons licensed to handle those fruits or vegetables; providing penalties.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| FOOD
HB 1944	69-0 (1985)	Author: Shaw, Larry	Relating to the authority of the Department of Agriculture under certain circumstances to suspend or refuse to renew a license or certificate.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Companion considered in lieu of	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2108	69-0 (1985)	Author: Stiles, Mark	Relating to the administration of the Department of Agriculture and the laws relating to agriculture.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2234	69-0 (1985)	Author: Jackson, Lee	Relating to the procedures and activities of the Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal Health Commission.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to subcommittee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 236	69-0 (1985)	Author: Saunders, Robert Sponsor: Sharp, John	Honoring William H. Pieratt.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Signed by the Governor	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Resolutions--Official Designations--Miscellaneous \| WILLIAM H. PIERATT SEED TESTING LABORATORY
SB 1146	69-0 (1985)	Author: Montford, John	Relating to the procedures and activities of the Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal Health Commission.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1243	69-0 (1985)	Author: Santiesteban, H. Sponsor: Shaw, Larry	Relating to the authority of the Department of Agriculture under certain circumstances to suspend or refuse to renew a license or certificate.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 90	69-0 (1985)	Author: Parmer, Hugh Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of providing tax incentives to encourage donations to food banks and to encourage the transportation of foodstuffs to food banks.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Resources	Signed by the Governor	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 183	69-0 (1985)	Author: Parker, Carl	Directing that an interagency working committee be formed to promote protection of public health and the environment.	Senate: Administration, Special	Received from the Senate	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AIR CONTROL BOARD \| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| WATER RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF
HB 524	68-0 (1983)	Author: Laney, James Sponsor: Sarpalius, Bill	Relating to the rulemaking procedures of the Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal Health Commission, and to the development of domestic and foreign markets for agricultural products.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 1279	68-0 (1983)	Author: Presnal, Bill Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.	Relating to the authority of the Department of Agriculture to transfer funds between programs.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2083	68-0 (1983)	Author: Rudd, Jim Sponsor: Sims, Bill	Relating to deferred suspention of certain licenses issued by the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2103	68-0 (1983)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the use of certain tools by agricultural laborers in commercial farming operations.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to subcommittee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Labor--Agricultural Workers \| Labor--Health & Safety \| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HCR 263	68-0 (1983)	Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob	Granting DiscoverAir permission to sue the State of Texas and the Department of Agriculture.	House: Judicial Affairs	Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| DISCOVERAIR \| Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SB 1209	68-0 (1983)	Author: Sarpalius, Bill	Relating to the issue of certain licenses by the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1222	68-0 (1983)	Author: Blake, Roy Sponsor: Robinson, Phyllis	Relating to the regulation of the sale of eggs and to expenses for out-of-state inspections.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1298	68-0 (1983)	Author: Leedom, John Sponsor: Patterson, Pete	Relating to fees collected by the Department of Agriculture.	House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SCR 133	68-0 (1983)	Author: McFarland, Bob Sponsor: Leonard, Jr., Bob	Granting DiscoverAir permission to sue the State of Texas and the Department of Agriculture.	Senate: Administration, Special	Filed without the Governor's signature	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| DISCOVERAIR \| Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HB 5	68-1 (1983)	Author: Carriker, Steve	Relating to the creation of the Texas Storable Commodities Preservation Program to provide farm storage facilities construction loans.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BONDS
HCR 78	68-2 (1984)	Author: Gibson, Jay Sponsor: Montford, John	Commending the Department of Agriculture on market support programs.		Signed by the Governor	\| "TASTE OF TEXAS" PROGRAM \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 136	67-0 (1981)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to the use of alcohol fuels in state vehicles.	House: Energy Resources	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 151	67-1 (1981)	Author: Wieting, Leroy J. Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"	Relating to control of agricultural diseases and pests.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Health--General \| VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
HCR 45	67-1 (1981)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Requesting the President, U. S. Department of Agriculture, and the Texas Department of Agriculture to study the beef market.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Committee on Natural Resources	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF, U.S. \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 3	67-2 (1982)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Texas Tech University and Texas A&M University for fire ant control.	House: Appropriations	Coauthor authorized	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations \| TEXAS A&I UNIVERSITY \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
HB 1646	65-0 (1977)	Author: Presnal, Bill Sponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"	Relating to the disposition of money collected or received by the Texas Department of Agriculture.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1100	65-0 (1977)	Author: Harris, O.H. Sponsor: Hubenak, Joe A.	Relating to the charging and collecting of fees for tolerance and precision testing performed by the State Department of Agriculture Metrology Laboratory.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Economic Development	Assigned to Consent Calendar	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HCR 2	65-2 (1978)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Requesting the State Department of Agriculture to initiate measures designed to give relief to farmers and ranchers in their efforts to obtain baling wire necessary for harvest.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Assigned to Resolutions Calendar	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BALING WIRE \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 938	62-0 (1971)	Author: Herring, Charles Sponsor: Doran, Jr., Hilary B.	Relating to exempting certain construction projects of the Texas Agriculture Department from Building Commission action.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1009	62-0 (1971)	Author: Herring, Charles Sponsor: Jungmichel, Charles	Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to receive and hold for processing export-import livestock and other animals.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| IMPORTS & EXPORTS
HB 1286	60-0 (1967)	Author: Wayne, Ralph Erskine	Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Agriculture to test agricultural products for aflatoxins and charge a fee for such tests; providing that fees collected shall be deposited in the Special Department of Agriculture Fund.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 590	60-0 (1967)	Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill" \| et. al.	Relating to amending the Penal Code so as to authorize the issuance of "stop-sale" orders in connection with violations; authorizing the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate rules and regulations.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 270	59-0 (1965)	Author: Cavness, Don	Relating to amending certain acts by providing for the transfer from the Comptroller and his authorized representatives to the Division of Weights and Measures of the Department of Agriculture, State of Texas of the function of measuring, calibrating, and determining the capacity in gallons of any vehicle tank or other container in which motor fuels, blending materials, liquefied gases and liquid fuels are transported.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Oil & Gas
SB 79	59-0 (1965)	Author: Herring, Charles	Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for the transfer from the Comptroller and his authorized representatives to the Division of Weights and Measures of the Department of Agriculture, State of Texas of the function of measuring, calibrating, and determining the capacity in gallons of any vehicle tank or other container in which motor fuels, blending materials, liquefied gases and liquid fuels are transported.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Common Carriers \| Oil & Gas
SB 132	57-0 (1961)	Author: Crump, Louis M.	Relating to providing for the registration in the Department of Agriculture of all persons engaged in the business of structural pest control; providing for a penalty for the violation of this Act.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
HB 277	56-0 (1959)	Author: Pieratt, William Harold "Bill"	Relating to amending certain statutes providing that the Commissioner of Agriculture shall fix and collect fees for testing all weights, scales, beams, and any kind of instruments or mechanical devices for weighing or measuring; providing a penalty for violation of Act.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 18	55-2 (1957)	Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter	Relating to amending Item 46 of the biennial appropriation for the Department of Agriculture by adding the words "or pest" immediately after the word "insect" that appears in Item 46.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 18	55-2 (1957)	Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"	Relating to amending Statutes relating to appropriation to State Department of Agriculture to include pest control.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 135	54-0 (1955)	Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Department of Agriculture for the operating expenses incurred in the enforcement of the provisions of previous legislation, for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1955.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 711	54-0 (1955)	Author: Bishop, Jr., A. J.	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Department of Agriculture for the operating expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1955, provided for its expenditures.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 42	54-0 (1955)	Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Department of Agriculture for the operating expenses incurred in the enforcement of the provisions of Senate Bill No. 215, 53rd Legislature, Regular Session, for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1955.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 67	53-0 (1953)	Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Department of Agriculture for the operating expenses of the Citrus Division for the remainder of the calendar year of 1953.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 113	53-0 (1953)	Author: Walling, J. B.	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Agriculture Department for operating expenses incurred in the enforcement of the provisions of House Bill No. 593, 52nd Legislature for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1953.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 114	53-0 (1953)	Author: Walling, J. B.	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Department of Agriculture for the operating expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1953, provided for its expenditures under the general provisions of House Bill No. 426, Regular Session, Fifty-second Legislature.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 326	53-0 (1953)	Author: Johnson, J. Pearce	Relating to making an appropriation for use by the State Departments of Agriculture to pay the salary and expenses of an inspector of prescription balances and weights in Texas pharmacies, limiting the salary and expenses of such inspector.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 665	53-0 (1953)	Author: Paxton, James Robert "Jim Bob"	Relating to vesting the Commissioner of Agriculture with exclusive control and jurisdiction of the weighing of certain grains; providing for penalties for violations of any of the provisions of this Act.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 44	53-0 (1953)	Author: Kelley, Rogers	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Department of Agriculture for the operating expenses of the Citrus Division for the remainder of the calendar year of 1953, provided for its expenditures under the general provisions of House Bill No. 426, Regular Session, Fifty-second Legislature.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 94	53-0 (1953)	Author: Lock, Ottis E.	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Department of Agriculture for the operating expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1953.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 147	52-0 (1951)	Author: Smith, Max Carlton \| et. al.	Relating to making an additional appropriation to the State Department of Agriculture supplementing certain funds for the biennium ending August 31, 1951, from the Special Pure Bred Cottonseed Inspection Fund and out of Agricultural Field Seed Fund; providing the purpose for which such funds shall be used and expended.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 268	52-0 (1951)	Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison \| et. al.	Relating to creating a citrus and vegetable bonding and licensing law which shall provide for the bonding and licensing of all buyers, brokers, purchasers, handlers, dealers, or other persons of firms who purchase or handle citrus and/or vegetables either as purchasers for themselves or for others; fixing the amount of such bond and license.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 500	52-0 (1951)	Author: Zivley, Lamar A. \| et. al.	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Department of Agriculture, Division of Weights and Measures for the purpose of enforcing the Texas Antifreeze Act.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 666	52-0 (1951)	Author: Hinson, George T.	Relating to appropriating the sum of Thirty-seven Thousand Dollars ($37,000), or so much thereof as may be necessary, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the State Department of Agriculture for the biennium ending August 31, 1953, for the operation and maintenance of two (2) or more market-news stations within this State.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 384	51-0 (1949)	Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison \| et. al.	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to the State Department of Agriculture, Division of Horticulture and Plant Quarantines, for the purpose of employing personnel and paying their expenses to search for and insect host plants of dangerous citrus insects, pest or plant diseases, especially for Citrus Black Fly, on road stations leading into the Citrus Belt of Texas and on international bridges between the United States and the Republic of Mexico.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 453	51-0 (1949)	Author: Jackson, Robert Hal	Relating to making an emergency appropriation for the Department of Agriculture to be paid out of moneys voluntarily paid by Certified Seed Breeders and Growers.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 380	51-0 (1949)	Author: McDonald, Warren Swann	Relating to amending a previous Act, relating to feeding stuff, adulterated feed, labeling of feed, etc.; providing a savings clause; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 42	51-1 (1950)	Author: McLellan, Charles Samuel	Relating to making an additional appropriation to the State Department of Agriculture for the biennium ending August 31, 1951, from the Special Pure Seed Fund and out of the Seed Laboratory Fees.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 34	51-1 (1950)	Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"	Relating to making an additional appropriation to the state Department of Agriculture for the biennium ending August 31, 1951, from the Special Pure Seed Fund and out of Seed Laboratory Fees.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 56	50-0 (1947)	Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" \| et. al.	Relating to abolishing the office of Commissioner of Agriculture and Department of Agriculture; transferring all powers, duties and authorities heretofore imposed by law in the Commissioner of Agriculture and Department of Agriculture to the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas; providing for the repeal of all existing statutory provisions and existing laws in conflict with this Act; providing for the retention of all laws relating to agriculture not in conflict herewith.			\| AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS \| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 234	50-0 (1947)	Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam" \| et. al.	Relating to appropriating funds to the State Department of Agriculture, for the purpose of purchasing equipment, automobiles and trucks, for the Weights and Measures Division, for the payment of necessary travel and contingent expense in connection with the purchase and operation of same.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 241	50-0 (1947)	Author: Conner, Charles M. \| et. al.	Relating to appropriating funds to the State Department of Agriculture for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of certain existing laws and that such appropriations be made out of existing and accruing funds deposited and to be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of certain special funds, such funds to be appropriated for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1947.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 475	50-0 (1947)	Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison \| et. al.	Relating to appropriating funds to the State Department of Agriculture for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the certain prior Acts of the Legislature, such funds to be appropriated for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1947, and being supplementary to the appropriation granted by Senate Bill No. 317, Acts of the 49th Legislature, Regular Session.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 104	50-0 (1947)	Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" \| et. al.	Relating to appropriating funds to the State Department of Agriculture, for the purpose of purchasing and assembling equipment, and including trucks, for the Weights and Measures Division.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 250	50-0 (1947)	Author: Kelley, Rogers	Relating to appropriating funds to the State Department of Agriculture, such funds to appropriated for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1947.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 235	49-0 (1945)	Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby	Relating to appropriating certain funds to the State Department of Agriculture out of existing and accruing funds deposited in the State Treasure to the credit of certain funds.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 533	49-0 (1945)	Author: Atkinson, Henry L. \| et. al.	Relating to making certain emergency appropriations for the Department of Agriculture incident to the administration and enforcement of the Pink Bollworm Law.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COTTON \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 17	47-0 (1941)	Author: Bell, John Junior	Relating to appropriating fees and unexpended balances that have accrued during the fiscal year ending August 31, 1941 to the Department of Agriculture.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 30	47-0 (1941)	Author: Fuchs, Robert A. \| et. al.	Relating to amending a certain Chapter of the Revised Civil Statutes; weights and measures, and the Babcock test for butterfat.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices
HB 345	47-0 (1941)	Author: Celaya, Augustine \| et. al.	Relating to making an emergency appropriation for the remaining portion of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1942, to assist in the maintenance of a newly established quarantine patrol station necessary to the enforcement of the provisions of certain acts, and to pay salaries of quarantine inspectors for the operation of this station.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1041	47-0 (1941)	Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"	Relating to providing for the use of net weights in intrastate commerce transactions in cotton; providing a penalty.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COTTON \| COTTON NET WEIGHT ACT \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 17	47-0 (1941)	Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B.	Relating to abolishing the office of Commissioner of Agriculture and Department of Agriculture.			\| AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 628	46-0 (1939)	Author: Segrist, Kal \| et. al.	Relating to repealing a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; abolishing the Live Stock Sanitary Commission and transferring the duties and powers of the Live Stock Sanitary Commission to the State Department of Agriculture.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| LIVESTOCK SANITARY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 374	46-0 (1939)	Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint"	Relating to appropriating $50,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary for the purpose of defraying expenses incident to cooperating with the Federal Government in the extermination of migratory grasshoppers.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 101	45-0 (1937)	Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby \| et. al.	Relating to making an emergency appropriation to supplement an appropriation made by the Regular Session of the Forth-fourth Legislature for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1937; said appropriation is to pay the salaries and other expenses of the inspection work incident to the eradication of the Mexican Fruit Fly, Citrus Canker, and other pests.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 519	44-0 (1935)	Author: Hyder, Tom Bullock	Relating to making an appropriation of Six Thousand, Five Hundred ($6,500) Dollars to be used by the Secretary of State in paying the unpaid portion of the publication cost of certain Constitutional Amendments.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 779	44-0 (1935)	Author: McKee, Harry L.	Relating to making available currently the funds now on hand and hereafter accruing to Jack and Stallion Fund of the State Department of Agriculture, providing for the drawing of warrants by the comptroller and the payment of same by the State Treasurer in accordance with the provisions hereof and with the General Laws.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| Animals \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 378	42-0 (1931)	Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy	Relating to creating a division under the State Department of Agriculture providing for the classification and grading of rough rice.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 412	42-0 (1931)	Author: Hornsby, John William	Relating to amending certain statutes raising the minimum and maximum amount of nursery inspection fees.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 353	41-0 (1929)	Author: Wallace, John Forsythe	Relating to making appropriations to cover deficiencies in appropriations heretofore made for the support of the State governments for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1927, August 31, 1928, and August 31, 1929.	House: Appropriations		\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS \| EAST TEXAS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF \| INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD \| JOHN TARLETON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE \| Legislature \| LIVESTOCK SANITARY COMMISSION \| NORTH TEXAS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE \| NORTH TEXAS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE \| PARDONS, BOARD OF \| SAM HOUSTON STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| SOUTH TEXAS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE \| SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE \| STATE BOARD OF CONTROL \| State Finances--Appropriations \| STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE \| SUL ROSS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE \| TAX COMMISSION \| TEXAS TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS COLLEGE OF MINES & METALLURGY \| WATER ENGINEERS, STATE BOARD OF \| WEST TEXAS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE
HB 54	41-2 (1929)	Author: Hornaday, Emery Polk \| et. al.	Relating to appropriating Fifteen Thousand ($15,000.00) Dollars to the State Department of Agriculture to be used by the Commissioner of Agriculture as an emergency fund to pay salaries, and traveling expenses of inspectors, and general office expenses of the Department of Agriculture, and to pay damages for fruit destroyed and other claims.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 148	38-0 (1923)	Author: Culp, Isaac W. \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the collection, compilation and publishing of information, statistics and data relating to agriculture, horticulture, live stock, manufacturing and other industries and enterprises to be accomplished through the tax assessor and the Department of Agriculture.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS
SB 91	38-0 (1923)	Author: Doyle, William Elliott	Relating to abolishing the Department of Agriculture and the office of Commissioner of Agriculture; transferring the duties and records of said departments to the Warehouse and Marketing Department.			\| AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS \| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 336	38-0 (1923)	Author: Doyle, William Elliott	Relating to abolishing the Department of Agriculture and the office of Commissioner of Agriculture; transferring the duties to the Market and Warehouse Department.			\| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| MARKET & WAREHOUSE DEPARTMENT \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 152	38-2 (1923)	Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" \| et. al.	Relating to creating the State Board of Agriculture; providing for the appointment of members of said board; providing for the appointment by said board of a commission.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRICULTURE, STATE BOARD OF \| LIVE STOCK SANITARY COMMISSION \| MARKETS & WAREHOUSES OF TEXAS, COMMISSIONER OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 382	33-0 (1913)	Author: Dove, Daniel C. \| et. al.	Relating to creating in the Department of Agriculture a division known as the Marketing Bureau, providing for appointment of an officer in charge, specifying his compensation, defining his duties.			\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 274	30-0 (1907)	Author: Nelson, I. A. J. \| et. al.	Relating to creating a Department of Agriculture, defining its duties and providing for the maintenance thereof.			\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed

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