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SB 1430 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Local Government
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | CAMERON COUNTY | COLONIAS | County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | HIDALGO COUNTY | INTERNET | MEXICO | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1301 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to services provided by colonia self-help centers and a study on colonias in this state. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 | COLONIAS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Housing--General
HB 2893 87-0 (2021) Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of colonia self-help centers in certain counties and to the representation of those counties on the Colonia Resident Advisory Committee. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 | COLONIAS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | NUECES COUNTY
SB 593 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to municipal authority to annex colonias. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government | City Government--Annexation | COLONIAS
SB 777 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of colonia self-help centers in certain counties and to the representation of those counties on the Colonia Resident Advisory Committee. Senate: Local Government Left pending in committee | COLONIAS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | NUECES COUNTY
SB 1744 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | COLONIAS | Housing--General
SB 1745 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study colonias and colonia initiatives in this state. House: House Administration
Senate: Local Government
Referred to House Administration | COLONIAS | Housing--General | Legislature
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 1983 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the duties of the Texas Water Development Board. House: Natural Resources Laid on the table subject to call | COLONIAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 4619 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the definition of a nonborder colonia. House: Natural Resources Scheduled for public hearing on . . . | COLONIAS | SAN JACINTO RIVER | Water--Development
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 1574 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the duties of the Texas Water Development Board. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | COLONIAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2004 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the amount of certain general obligation bonds authorized to be issued to provide financial assistance to counties for colonia access roadway projects to serve border colonias. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation | BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads
SJR 65 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional obligations to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve border colonias. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 2512 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3924 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to regulation by certain counties of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped for 25 years or more. House: County Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | COLONIAS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Roads | PLATTING
SB 692 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to regulation by certain counties of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars | COLONIAS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Roads | PLATTING
SB 1596 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 217 84-0 (2015) Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al. Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COLONIAS | Housing--General | Human Services--General
SB 32 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COLONIAS | Housing--General | Human Services--General
SB 1575 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to county regulation of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped for 25 years or more. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar | COLONIAS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Roads | EL PASO COUNTY | PLATTING
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
SJR 48 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional obligations to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve border colonias. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | MEXICO | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 141 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1650 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | 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 1599 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13 | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
HB 2803 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | SECRETARY OF STATE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3016 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to energy aggregation by counties in certain areas. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources | COLONIAS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Housing--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 3335 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to the amount of certain general obligation bonds authorized to be issued to provide financial assistance for colonia access roadway projects to serve border colonias. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 141 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the authorization of certain general obligation bonds or notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve colonias. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1377 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the amount of certain general obligation bonds authorized to be issued to provide financial assistance for colonia access roadway projects to serve border colonias. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1816 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: International Relations & Trade
H. refuses to adopt conf. comm. rept-reported | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SJR 39 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the authorization of certain general obligation bonds or notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve colonias. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1579 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a county's removal of flood water resulting from a natural disaster in certain communities. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3241 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to economic development in the state by creating economic development opportunities in counties that contain colonias and by developing the workforce by increasing adult literacy rates. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Left pending in committee | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Housing--Rural | Labor--Workforce Development | Legislature | LITERACY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS COLONIA COUNTIES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT COMMISSION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3479 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to filing of instruments conveying real property in certain counties and redemption of property after the foreclosure of certain assessment liens. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09 | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3541 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the colonia self-help program. House: Natural Resources Laid on the table subject to call | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COLONIAS | Housing--Finance | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1371 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the colonia self-help program. House: Natural Resources
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/09 | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COLONIAS | Housing--Finance | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2286 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the issuance of additional state general obligation bonds and notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve border colonias. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade | BONDS | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2287 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the creation of the small municipality and rural area housing development fund. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade | City Government--General | COLONIAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--Rural | Resolutions--Joint Session | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF
SB 2288 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the provision of affordable housing in this state. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report sent to Calendars | City Government--General | COLONIAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Rural | Labor--Agricultural Workers | LOANS | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF
SJR 45 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional general obligation bonds and notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve border colonias. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | BONDS | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | Governor | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3068 80-0 (2007) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of certain political subdivisions in relation to development. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HCR 239 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard Respectfully urging the Texas Water Development Board to accelerate implementation of the colonia water project at State Highway 359 and Mines Road. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | COLONIAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 99 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the identification of and provision of assistance to colonias and for tracking the progress of certain state-funded projects that benefit colonias. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately | COLONIAS | Housing--General | Legislature | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 781 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to remedies available if a subdivider fails to provide water or sewer services in certain subdivisions near an international border. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately | COLONIAS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--Rural | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1869 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions near an international border. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 518 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the evaluation of colonias in this state House: Border & International Affairs Referred to Border and International Affairs | COLONIAS | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Housing--Rural
HB 775 79-0 (2005) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the allocation of certain community development block grant program money for the installation of street lights in colonias. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/05 | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | LIGHTING | Political Subdivisions | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2597 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to systems for identifying colonias and for tracking the progress of state-funded projects that benefit colonias and the submission of a related report to the legislature. House: Border & International Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | BORDER | COLONIAS | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3473 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to an exemption from the platting requirement in certain counties near an international border. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COLONIAS | Housing--Rural | PLATTING
SB 278 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the provision of financial assistance to counties for roadway projects serving border colonias. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 425 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to subdivision platting requirements and assistance for certain counties near an international border. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05 | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | PLATTING | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 647 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the allocation of certain community development block grant program money for the installation of street lights in colonias. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | LIGHTING | Political Subdivisions | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 827 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to systems for identifying colonias and for tracking the progress of state-funded projects that benefit colonias and the submission of a related report to the legislature. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/05 | COLONIAS | Housing--General | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--General
SB 1202 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the coordination of colonia initiatives and services to colonia residents. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately | COLONIAS | Housing--General | Human Services--Direct Assistance | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1637 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to housing assistance and other assistance provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | BORDER | COLONIAS | Financial--General | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | LITERACY | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SJR 37 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional obligations to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve border colonias. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1875 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the water infrastructure fund, rural water assistance fund, rural community water and wastewater loan fund, and colonia self-help account, and to certain notes and bonds of water districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately | COLONIAS | RURAL | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2254 78-0 (2003) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the eligibility of nonborder areas for certain state assistance and coordinated outreach. House: Border and International Affairs Withdrawn from schedule | COLONIAS | County Government--Finance | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Housing--Rural | LOANS
HB 3420 78-0 (2003) Author: Garza, Timoteo | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to a set-aside for certain colonia access roadway projects proposed by rural border counties. House: Border and International Affairs
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Effective immediately | BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | Housing--Finance | Housing--Rural | RURAL
SB 535 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to authorizing certain counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Border and International Affairs
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Placed on General State Calendar | BORDER | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General
SB 559 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to a set-aside for certain colonia access roadway projects proposed by rural border counties. Senate: International Relations and Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade | BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | Housing--Finance | Housing--Rural | RURAL
SB 967 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Wise, Miguel
Relating to financial assistance and bonding authority in the development of certain water resources in the state. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call | COLONIAS | RURAL | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1077 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al. Relating to the provision of assistance to colonias and colonia residents in certain areas of the state. Senate: International Relations and Trade Not again placed on intent calendar | COLONIAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Rural | LOANS
SB 1836 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to eligibility of nonborder areas for certain state assistance. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar | COLONIAS | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Housing--General
HB 652 77-0 (2001) Author: Najera, Manny Relating to the provision of electric utility service in certain counties near an international border. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management | BORDER | COLONIAS | Housing--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
HB 829 77-0 (2001) Author: Hill, Fred | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain areas for certain colonia funding programs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources | COLONIAS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Housing--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1469 77-0 (2001) Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to improvements to county roads and the assessment of costs by the commissioners courts of certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | LIGHTING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2768 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to public and private responsibility for providing sewage drainage and water supply services to colonias. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management | City Government--Utilities | COLONIAS | County Government--General | Housing--Rural | RURAL | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--Development
HB 2776 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a colonia self-help program. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Business & Commerce
Posting rule suspended | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COLONIAS | Housing--Rural | RURAL | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3017 77-0 (2001) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board. House: Natural Resources Returned to Calendars Committee | COLONIAS | LOANS | RURAL | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | Sunset Bills | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3294 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of housing and related forms of assistance to residents of colonias and residents of other underserved regions of this state. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee | BONDS | COLONIAS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Housing--Finance | Housing--Rural | RURAL
HB 3449 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and to other matters relating to housing or community development, including the creation of the Manufactured Housing Board and the Office of Rural Community Affairs; providing a penalty. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services | COLONIAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | MANUFACTURED HOUSING | MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD | RURAL | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF | Sunset Bills
HB 3624 77-0 (2001) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the issuance of general obligation securities to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects for colonias. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 113 77-0 (2001) Author: Flores, Kino Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of obligations to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve colonias. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 191 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the applicability of subdivision platting requirements in a county near an international border. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Utilities--General
SB 312 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board and the improvement of certain water delivery infrastructure. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01 | COLONIAS | LOANS | RURAL | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | Sunset Bills | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 517 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing certain counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 1296 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve border colonias. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on adoption of const. amendment | BONDS | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1500 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the provision of housing and related forms of assistance to residents of colonias and residents of other underserved regions of this state. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BONDS | COLONIAS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Housing--Finance | Housing--Rural | RURAL
SB 1501 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the establishment of a colonia self-help program. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COLONIAS | Housing--Rural | RURAL | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1510 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the office of the colonia initiatives coordinator. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | COLONIAS | Housing--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SJR 37 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds or notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve border colonias. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Filed with the Secretary of State | BONDS | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 52 76-0 (1999) Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the expansion of subdivision requirements in counties near an international border and the establishment of a county planning commission in those counties to regulate subdivision platting and development. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
No action taken in committee | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Utilities--General
HB 644 76-0 (1999) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the regulation of colonia developments in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing
HB 1260 76-0 (1999) Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to financial assistance to provide for water development in disadvantaged communities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee | COLONIAS | Economic & Industrial Development | Housing
HB 1982 76-0 (1999) Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the effect of a municipal annexation on a colonia's continued eligibility for certain assistance. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99 | City Government--Annexation | COLONIAS | Economic & Industrial Development | Housing
HB 2475 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to the provision of plumbing services to certain economically distressed areas. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | COLONIAS | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING
SB 304 76-0 (1999) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al. Relating to coordinating colonia initiatives. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Committee report printed and distributed | COLONIAS | Economic & Industrial Development | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Housing | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 715 76-0 (1999) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to set performance standards for certain colonias contracts and to deny an application for financial assistance or terminate a contract for inability to perform. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Withdrawn from intent calendar | COLONIAS | Economic & Industrial Development | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 914 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to set performance standards for certain colonias contracts and to deny an application for financial assistance or terminate a contract for inability to perform. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Referred to Border Affairs | COLONIAS | Economic & Industrial Development | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 1284 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the coordination of colonia initiatives in certain economically distressed areas. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Committee report printed and distributed | COLONIAS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Housing
SB 1421 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the subdivision or development of land in certain economically distressed areas, including colonias, and certain other areas; providing penalties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99 | COLONIAS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Housing | Water--General
HB 540 75-0 (1997) Author: Serna, Gilbert
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to educational programs offered to colonia residents by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/97 | COLONIAS | Education--General | Housing | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General
HB 1024 75-0 (1997) Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al. Relating to the allocation and use of community development block grants in certain economically distressed areas. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee | COLONIAS | Human Services--General | Water--Development
HB 2252 75-0 (1997) Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to certain projects and programs for residents of a colonia. House: Economic Development
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97 | COLONIAS | Human Services--General
HB 2316 75-0 (1997) Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al. Relating to the provision of utility service in economically distressed subdivisions. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee | COLONIAS | Utilities--General
HB 2317 75-0 (1997) Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al. Relating to variances from platting requirements in economically distressed subdivisions. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS
SB 380 75-0 (1997) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to certain projects and programs for residents of a colonia. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | COLONIAS | Human Services--General
SB 844 75-0 (1997) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the provision of water and sewer service in certain economically distressed areas. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Finance
House passage as amended reported | COLONIAS | Human Services--General | Water--Development
SB 1512 75-0 (1997) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the provision of utility service in economically distressed areas. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/97 | COLONIAS | Utilities--General
SB 1514 75-0 (1997) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to coordinating colonia initiatives. House: Economic Development
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Vetoed by the Governor | COLONIAS | Human Services--General
HB 1001 74-0 (1995) Author: Cuellar, Henry
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in economically distressed areas and the delivery of water and sewer services to economically distressed subdivisions; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Land and Resource Management
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately | BONDS | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | DISTRESSED AREAS SUBDIVISION ACT | Economic & Industrial Development | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREA TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
SB 278 74-0 (1995) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to conferring authority on commissioners courts in affected counties to regulate subdivisions in economically distressed areas; imposing certain platting requirements and service requirements on economically distressed subdivisions; imposing changes affecting certain local tax authorities by conferring authority on affected counties to create economically distressed area tax increment zones and conferring authority on counties to offer certain ad valorem tax abatements, conferring authority to issue bonds and create public debt; and imposing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology Ref. to Int. Relations, Trade & Technology | BONDS | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | DISTRESSED AREAS SUBDIVISION ACT | Economic & Industrial Development | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREA TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
SB 542 74-0 (1995) Author: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to allowing certain counties to cancel certain platted subdivisions if the land has not been developed and is likely to be developed as a colonia. House: Land and Resource Management
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 953 74-0 (1995) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al. Relating to regional planning of water supply or sewer services for an area eligible for economically distressed area program financial assistance. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author withdrawn | COLONIAS | Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 1509 74-0 (1995) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the establishment of colonia self-help centers in certain counties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/95 | COLONIA ADVISORY COMMITTEE | COLONIAS | Housing
HB 997 73-0 (1993) Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to receipt of funds in the water assistance fund and water development fund, to further the implementation of the program to assist economically distressed areas, to enhancing the economic development of economically distressed areas and border counties; declaring an emergency. House: Natural Resources
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 | COLONIAS | Water--General
SB 879 73-0 (1993) Author: Montford, John Relating to financial assistance for and economic development of economically distressed areas and border counties. Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology Laid on table subject to call in committee | COLONIAS | Water--General
SB 320 72-0 (1991) Author: Tejeda, Frank Relating to the eligibility of a county to participate in financial assistance programs to provide facility engineering and water supply and sewer services in economically distressed areas. Senate: Natural Resources No action taken in subcommittee | COLONIAS | County Government--Finance | Water--General
SB 1189 72-0 (1991) Author: Montford, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the provision and local regulation of water supply and sewer services in economically distressed areas. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/91 | COLONIAS | Water--General
SB 1192 72-0 (1991) Author: Montford, John Relating to the authority of counties in economically distressed areas to adopt model rules regarding adequate drinking water and sewer facilities in residential areas and related matters. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | COLONIAS | Water--General
SB 1195 72-0 (1991) Author: Montford, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the creation and administration of a loan program to assist residential plumbing improvements in certain economically distressed areas. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar | COLONIAS | PLUMBING | PLUMBING LOAN FUND | Water--General
SJR 34 72-0 (1991) Author: Montford, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of bonds that may be issued for economically distressed areas under existing bond authorization. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State | BONDS | COLONIAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Water--General
HB 1862 71-0 (1989) Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al. Relating to financial assistance for wastewater projects to improve water discharged into the Rio Grande. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources | COLONIAS | Environment--Water | RIO GRANDE | Water--Development
SB 2 71-0 (1989) Author: Santiesteban, H. | et. al.
Sponsor: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the authorization, administration, and funding of the financial assistance programs to provide facility engineering and water supply and sewer services in economically distressed areas and to provide adequate.... House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89 | BONDS | COLONIAS | ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AREA RES. & SEWER SER. DEV. ACT | Water--Development
SB 1545 71-0 (1989) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to financial assistance for waste water projects to improve water discharged into the Rio Grande. Senate: Natural Resources Reported favorably w/o amendments | COLONIAS | Environment--Water | RIO GRANDE | Water--Development
SR 58 71-3 (1990) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al. Memorializing Congress to approve the colonias loan program. Read & adopted | COLONIAS | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress


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