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, AbelSponsor: 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, JaneSponsor: 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, CarolSponsor: 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, JoséSponsor: 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, JoséSponsor: 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., EddieSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, PeteSponsor: 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., EddieSponsor: 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, RyanSponsor: 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., EddieSponsor: 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, MiguelSponsor: 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., EddieSponsor: 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, JudithSponsor: 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, GilbertSponsor: 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, ReneSponsor: 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, CarlosSponsor: 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, HenrySponsor: 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