HB 15 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MENTAL HEALTH & BRAIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 1595 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
HB 3447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Space Commission and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aeronautics | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Intergovernmental Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | RICE UNIVERSITY | SPACE COMMISSION, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Transportation--Aviation | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3976 88-0 (2023)
Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Women's Health Care Consortium.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Women
HB 3988 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Governor | Health--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS ADVANCED RESEARCH INSTITUTE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
HB 4371 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain items used by or for certain life sciences campuses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Property Interests--Real Property | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
HB 4423 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Psilocybin Research Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PSILOCYBIN RESEARCH ADVISORY COUNCIL | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 5174 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DALLAS COLLEGE | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 19 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy; redesignating the national research university fund as the Texas University Fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
SB 1565 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to requiring the establishment of policy frameworks for research security at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1583 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to restricting research on potentially pandemic pathogens in this state; creating a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1838 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of the Alzheimer's Research Collaborative of Texas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1974 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Governor | Health--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS ADVANCED RESEARCH INSTITUTE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
SB 2288 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of the Texas semiconductor innovation consortium and fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a medical cannabis research program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMED CONSENT | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PERMITS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 3380 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 3653 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to matching private grants given to enhance additional research activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 371 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to matching private grants given to enhance additional research activities at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 3147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a cancer clinical trial participation program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CANCER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 3703 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the prescription of low-THC cannabis for medical use by certain qualified physicians to patients with certain medical conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 3853 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to biological and environmental research conducted on private land by a public or private institution of higher education and the eligibility of that land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Environment--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | OPEN-SPACE LAND | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 4097 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 4425 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the exemption for depreciable tangible personal property used in qualified research from the sales and use tax and the tax credit for certain research and development credit activities for franchise tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Personal Property | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HCR 138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the practicality of establishing a brain research institute of Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Interim Studies | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 2001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and medical research cannabis.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 906 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the definition of distinguished researcher for purposes of the governor's university research initiative.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HJR 54 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2205 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to automated motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Highways | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 835 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to research, development and utilization of brackish groundwater resources.
House: Natural Resources
Referred directly to s/c on Special Water Districts by chair
| DESALINATION | PERMITS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1000 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to state support for general academic teaching institutions in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1088 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Technical Center for Innovative Desalination at The University of Texas at El Paso in partnership with The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DESALINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | Water--General
HB 1295 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the disclosure of research, research sponsors, and interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Finance | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2675 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to excepting manufacturers engaged in certain commercial research and development from certain provisions of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Drugs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 3696 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishing the Texas Water Research Program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 44 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to matching private grants given to enhance additional research activities at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GIFTS & DONATIONS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 632 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the governor's university research initiative and to the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 1188 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a study on the feasibility of requiring certain researchers to make research papers available to the public.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Libraries & Librarians | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1666 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to excepting manufacturers engaged in certain commercial research and development from certain provisions of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Public Health Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 285 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to prohibiting discrimination by public institutions of higher education against faculty members and students based on their conduct of research relating to intelligent design.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Faculty | Religion | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 414 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 800 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and a franchise tax credit related to certain research and development activities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 841 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Center for Innovative Desalination Technology at the University of Houston in partnership with The University of Texas at El Paso.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| DESALINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
HB 870 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to Prairie View A&M University's eligibility to participate in the research development fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 953 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for research and development activities performed in conjunction with institutions of higher education; authorizing a tax credit.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1499 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1623 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain property and services used in research and development activities by a qualifying biotechnology start-up.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing
Left pending in subcommittee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 2390 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities by taxable entities in the aerospace industry.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Franchise | Transportation--Aviation
HB 2754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION RESEARCH CENTERS, JOINT ADVISORY BOARD FOR | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GRADUATE STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2941 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain property and services used in research and development activities performed in conjunction with institutions of higher education.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Sales
HB 2943 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and a franchise tax credit related to certain research and development activities of entities in the aerospace industry.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Aeronautics | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
SB 859 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and a franchise tax credit related to certain research and development activities.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
SB 1038 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disclosure by public institutions of higher education of the identity of private sponsors of certain research.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1171 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to Prairie View A&M University's eligibility to participate in the research development fund.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 154 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to a prohibition against human cloning and regulating other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Health--General | HUMAN CLONING | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2520 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the linking of data regarding specialized technology research projects conducted by general academic teaching institutions and other state agencies.
House: Technology
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2631 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the advanced research program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 3739 82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to exempting the sale of certain property used for research and development from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Personal Property | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Sales
HB 58 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 543 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting human cloning and other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Health--General | HUMAN CLONING | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 1073 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1991 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the use of money from the Texas emerging technology fund for the research and development of clean energy.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
HB 2103 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4073 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4458 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to research development and deployment of emerging technology in the area of electricity storage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Fuel Storage | HYBRID VEHICLES | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Utilities--Electric
HB 4567 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the research development fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 4591 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funding to develop and maintain research universities in this state of the highest tier.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 4616 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to financial support and incentives for the development of national research universities and high-quality comprehensive regional universities and a review of the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 1 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funding to develop and maintain research universities in this state of the highest tier.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 9 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to financial support and incentives for the development of national research universities and high-quality comprehensive regional universities and a review of the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 885 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
Senate: Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1802 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting human cloning and other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Health--General | HUMAN CLONING | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 2030 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the regulation of certain research.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | County Government--General | Ethics | PERMITS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 14 80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reorganizing certain state institutions that provide financing for cancer research, including creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, and information about certain cancer treatments; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| BONDS | CANCER | CANCER COUNCIL, TEXAS | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSE PLATES | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 225 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of state money for certain biomedical research.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 1829 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to prohibiting human cloning and other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Health--General | HUMAN CLONING | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2608 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to funding for applied research for a clean coal project or certain other projects for the generation of electricity from coal.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Energy--General | Environment--Air | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2704 80-0 (2007)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the use of human cells and tissue, including a ban on human cloning; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | HUMAN CLONING | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | STEM CELL RESEARCH
HB 3215 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HJR 90 80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of scientific research of all forms of human cancer.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | CANCER | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 56 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting human cloning and other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Health--General | HUMAN CLONING | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 894 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to enrollment and participation in certain research programs of certain children in foster care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 944 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to participation in the advanced research program by certain private institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1292 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reorganizing certain state institutions that provide financing for cancer research, including creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | CANCER | CANCER COUNCIL, TEXAS | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSE PLATES | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1754 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of certain institutions of higher education in this state to use private money to perform scientific research regarding regenerative or reparative medical therapies or treatments.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1835 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of state money for certain biomedical research.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SJR 43 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of scientific research of all forms of human cancer.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | CANCER | CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 373 79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the food and fibers research grant program and to the transfer of the powers and duties of the Texas Food and Fibers Commission to the Food and Fibers Research Council.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | FOOD & FIBERS COMMISSION, TEXAS | FOOD & FIBERS RESEARCH COUNCIL | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 827 79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the designation of research centers to evaluate state or federally funded education programs and the sharing of student data.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Intergovernmental Relations | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 1029 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to approval procedures of institutional review boards for certain clinical trials.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 1743 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to strategic investment areas qualifying for the franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3575 79-0 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from regulation for certain nonprofit agricultural research projects.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TEXAS-ISRAEL EXCHANGE FUND BOARD
SB 161 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the food and fibers research grant program.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Agriculture | FOOD & FIBERS COMMISSION, TEXAS | FOOD & FIBERS RESEARCH COUNCIL | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1164 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting human cloning and other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Health--General | HUMAN CLONING | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1344 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to investment in research and development by utilities of the state of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Utilities--General
SB 1439 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to strategic investment areas qualifying for the franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 976 78-0 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to exempting certain purchases of machinery and equipment used for research or development from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Sales
HB 1887 78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to funds received by institutions of higher education to cover overhead expenses of conducting research.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2759 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain component institutions of The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
HB 3078 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George
Relating to state agency action to identify and address disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority populations and low-income populations.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Environment--General | Health--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3321 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to finance biomedical research facilities and exempting the facilities financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
HB 3521 78-0 (2003)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to destructive human embryo research; providing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 3526 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the establishment of the research development fund to promote research at certain institutions of higher education and to the abolition of the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 538 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
SB 666 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the establishment of the matching excellence fund to promote research and develop excellence at certain institutions of higher education and to the abolition of the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1106 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to exempting certain purchases of machinery and equipment used for research or development from sales and use taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Sales
SB 1216 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center for biotechnology research and development facilities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
SB 1630 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, Bill | et. al.
Relating to overhead expenses of conducting research at institutions of higher education and the indirect cost reimbursement related to that research.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1755 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to finance biomedical research facilities and exempting the facilities financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
SB 1855 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the establishment of the research development fund to promote research at certain institutions of higher education and to the abolition of the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1945 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the administration of grants under the new technology research and development program.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | Environment--Air | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 1170 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for taxable items used in the performance of a space flight contract.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aeronautics | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
HB 1447 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain activities in defense economic readjustment zones.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/02
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 1592 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a project of an industrial development corporation.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 1839 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to research and excellence funding at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2365 77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to funding to enable Prairie View A&M University to qualify for agricultural research, extension, and education matching funds, including federal agricultural research and extension formula funds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Tagged
| Agriculture | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2510 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the establishment of a diabetes research center at the Texas Tech University campus in El Paso.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| DIABETES | DIABETES RESEARCH CENTER, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TEXAS TECH DIABETES RESEARCH CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY AT EL PASO
HB 2636 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn | et. al.
Relating to technology development and transfer by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2672 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a pilot program to fund research and development assistance for small businesses.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2815 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to a phased-in and limited exemption for certain purchases of machinery and equipment used for research and development from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
HB 2821 77-0 (2001)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to eligibility for certain franchise tax credits.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2841 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | TAXICABS | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 3230 77-0 (2001)
Author: Walker, Gary
Relating to the administration of the weather modification program and grants for weather modification and control activities.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Water--Development | WEATHER MODIFICATION ACT
HB 3270 77-0 (2001)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to technology development and transfer by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 3573 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain purchases and leases of machinery and equipment used by certain companies for research and development from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 5 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | TAXICABS | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
SB 96 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to use of earned, unused franchise tax benefits for development stage companies conducting certain research and development activities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
SB 449 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the creation and administration of the research university fund and to eliminating the transfers to the higher education fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Management & Control | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 550 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a life science task force.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 737 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to research and excellence funding at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 901 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a project of an industrial development corporation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1013 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to funding to enable Prairie View A&M University to qualify for agricultural research, extension, and education matching funds, including federal agricultural research and extension formula funds.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1114 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for taxable items used in the performance of a space flight contract.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aeronautics | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
SB 1175 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Walker, Gary
Relating to the administration of the weather modification program and grants for weather modification and control activities.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Water--Development | WEATHER MODIFICATION ACT
SB 1190 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to technology development and transfer by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 1286 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to a phased-in and limited exemption for certain purchases of machinery and equipment used for research and development from sales and use taxes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
SB 1546 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a diabetes research center at the Texas Tech University campus in El Paso.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DIABETES | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TEXAS TECH DIABETES RESEARCH CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY AT EL PASO
SB 1627 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the atmosphere modification research program and center.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | Water--Development
SB 1797 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to an exemption from the licensure provisions of The Texas Engineering Practice Act for certain research or instructional work.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | TEXAS ENGINEERING PRACTICE ACT
HB 22 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to assignment of an employee's rights in an invention.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS IN AN INVENTION ACT | Business & Commerce--General | Labor--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 62 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain purchases of machinery and equipment used for research and development from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Sales
HB 63 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax exemption for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 565 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of state research and technology funds on environmental issues in the border region.
House: Higher Education Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Finance | Environment--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 726 76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the provision of grants to public school districts to support certain research by teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 755 76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| Business & Commerce--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 970 76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the application of certain rules of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy to certain pharmacy pilot and demonstration projects.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 980 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax refund or credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1478 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to establishing a center for border economic and enterprise development at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Economic & Industrial Development | Education--Higher--Finance | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
HB 1564 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to a feasibility study concerning major league baseball spring training in the border region.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | Economic & Industrial Development | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2560 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to coastal erosion.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COASTAL EROSION PLANNING & RESPONSE ACT | Environment--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2730 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the authorization of certain franchise tax incentives promoting economic development.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2788 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to retail charge agreements
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
| Business & Commerce--General | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2803 76-0 (1999)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to a state initiative to encourage research and development in biotechnology and biogenetics.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| DNA | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2809 76-0 (1999)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to requiring a grain transportation study.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2865 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of the research university fund.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 3075 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to funding for cancer research and treatment.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
HB 3152 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to tax incentives for investment in manufacturing and research and development.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--General
HB 3297 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to market research permits and to consumption on the premises of certain establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | PERMITS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 3465 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Transportation to conduct a study of strategic deployment routes and highways used by the military.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Military & Veterans | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3508 76-0 (1999)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to creating the Texas Commission on Spinal Cord Research.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | SPINAL CORD RESEARCH, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3743 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to tax credits, refunds, and exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Labor--Workforce Development | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--General
HCR 143 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Encouraging Texas colleges and universities to apply existing research resources to finding new affordable solutions to address water scarcity and quality problems, including salinity and fecal coliform, in the Rio Grande.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Education--Higher--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | Water--General
SB 5 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the authorization of certain franchise tax incentives promoting economic development.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Point of order sustained
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
SB 210 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to directing certain higher education research programs to address environmental issues affecting the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Higher Education Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective immediately
| BORDER | Education--Higher--General | Environment--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 414 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the application of certain rules of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy to certain pharmacy pilot and demonstration projects.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 441 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to tax exemptions and credits.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Corporations & Associations | Day Care | DIAPERS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
SB 492 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
SB 606 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Transportation to conduct a study of strategic deployment routes and highways used by the military.
House: Transportation Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Military & Veterans | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
SB 704 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a franchise tax refund or credit for certain research and development activities.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
SB 985 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to a franchise tax refund or credit for certain research and development activities by a defense readjustment project.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Military & Veterans | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1342 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to a state initiative encouraging the development of research in biotechnology and biogenetics.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| DNA | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 1493 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of the research university fund.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 1690 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bernsen, David | et. al.Sponsor: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to coastal erosion.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COASTAL EROSION PLANNING & RESPONSE ACT | Environment--General | JOE FAGGARD COASTAL EROSION PLANNING & RESPONSE ACT | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SJR 42 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the state to create a program involving the issuance of bonds backed by money received from the tobacco settlement to meet the vital infrastructure needs of the state.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Highways | Legislature | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Tobacco Products | Water--General
HB 6 70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the use of money granted to an institution of higher education for research purposes.
House: Science & Technology
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1400 70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the establishment of certain research programs to fund and evaluate research conducted at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Postponed in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 1405 70-0 (1987)
Author: Richardson, BobSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to economic diversification through technology commercialization at Texas universities.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 1941 70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the creation of research and development authorities.
House: Science & Technology
Laid on the table subject to call
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2392 70-0 (1987)
Author: Richardson, BobSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the development of research facilities at the University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 2597 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to creation of a Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston - University Park.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Nuclear | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | SUPERCONDUCTING SUPER COLLIDER ACCELERATOR PROJECT | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-UNIVERSITY PARK
SB 372 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to purchase of supplies, materials, services, or equipment from state funds appropriated for research projects.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Purchasing--State | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 678 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the use of money granted to certain institutions of higher education for research purposes.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably with substitute
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 705 70-0 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the creation of research and development authorities; authorizing bond issues.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 775 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the establishment of certain research programs to fund and evaluate research conducted at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1013 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the development of research facilities at the University of Texas at Austin.
Senate: Education
Left as pending business in comm.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 1066 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property of a biomedical research organization.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1477 70-0 (1987)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to creation of a Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston-University Park.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Science & Technology
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HB 1613 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to the establishment of resource technology centers at institutions of higher education.
House: Science & Technology
Referred to subcommittee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 1670 69-0 (1985)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the rate of the cigarette tax and to allocation and dedication of certain cigarette tax revenue to cancer research.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| CANCER | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Cigarette
HB 1698 69-0 (1985)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to the authorization for creation of a Geo-Technology Research Institute.
House: Science & Technology
Coauthor authorized
| Oil & Gas | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 1903 69-0 (1985)
Author: Martinez, RomanSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to items exempt from the purchasing authority of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Purchasing--State | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2225 69-0 (1985)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to the use of money granted to an institution of higher education for research purposes.
House: Science & Technology
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1046 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to items exempt from the purchasing authority of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Purchasing--State | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1050 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the use of money granted to an institution of higher education for research purposes.
Senate: Education
Posting rule suspended
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1296 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Pennington, Randy
Relating to the creation of a Geo-Technology Research Institute.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | Oil & Gas | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SCR 118 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Luna III, Albert
Expressing the importance of research and development and technological development to the states economic future.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 2177 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of five demonstration projects utilizing human ecology as a methodology of health treatment.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2253 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the regulation of Human Ecology as a methodology of health treatment.
House: Human Services
No action taken
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HUMAN ECOLOGY ACT | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HCR 191 68-0 (1983)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Creating a special joint committee to study technological research and development; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th legislature.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
| Interim Studies | Legislature | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 468 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to the establishment, objectives, duties, and ownership interests of the Institute for Ventures in New Technology as a part of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, under the control of the board of regents of Texas A&M.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 688 68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Lee, Don
Relating to the use of tetrahydrocannabinols and their derivatives for therapeutic and research purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 794 67-0 (1981)
Author: Cockerham, Jerry
Relating to experimentation on human fetuses and trafficking in fetal tissues.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Abortion | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 2118 67-0 (1981)
Author: Elizondo, Paul
Relating to a study of methods of altering the composition certain inhalants and other substances.
House: Higher Education
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| CHEMICALS, VOLATILE | Crimes--Drugs | PAINT, AEROSOL | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 398 67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to a research and development program for agriculturally derived fuels.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 554 67-0 (1981)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to experimentation on human fetuses and trafficking in fetal tissues; providing a penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Abortion | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 1144 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to the use of tetrahydrocannobinols. and their derivatives for therapeutic and research purposes.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 71 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to participation of certain persons in medical research projects, experimental medical treatment, and certain surgical procedures; providing a penalty.
House: Security & Sanctions
Referred to subcommittee
| Health--General | INFORMED CONSENT | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HCR 173 65-0 (1977)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Creating a joint interim committee to study recombinant DNA research and its impact on the State of Texas.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
| DNA | Interim Studies | Legislature | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 390 64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, Luther
Relating to information required to be filed by organizations seeking to provide research for the State; relating to the accessibility of such information; prescribing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 607 63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to research and experimentation agreements between the State Highway Department and institutions of higher education in this State.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably as amended
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Highways | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SR 797 63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Directing the Legislative Budget Board to undertake an analysis and evaluation of federal and state resources applied to agricultural research.
| Agriculture | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 219 62-0 (1971)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to the creation, powers and duties of a research advisory panel for narcotic and dangerous drug research.
| Crimes--Drugs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 865 62-0 (1971)
Author: Wolff, Nelson
Relating to research and experimentation for the purpose of determining the effects of marihuana use; prescribing penalties.
| Crimes--Drugs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 1008 62-0 (1971)
Author: Cavness, Don
Relating tothe creation of the Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory.
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Housing--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 1061 62-0 (1971)
Author: Calhoun, Frank
Relating to research and experimentation for the purpose of determining the effects of narcotic and dangerous drug use; providing immunity from prosecution in certain cases.
| Crimes--Drugs | PERMITS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 387 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Harris, Ed
Relating to establishing a research advisory panel for the purpose of approving or disapproving research projects in the fields of narcotics and dangerous drugs; prescribing penalties.
| Crimes--Drugs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 535 62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, CharlesSponsor: Cavness, Don
Relating to creating the State of Texas Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory, including a Technical Testing and Evaluation Council.
| BUILDING MATERIALS & SYSTEMS TESTING LABORATORY, STATE OF TEXAS | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Housing--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 220 60-0 (1967)
Author: Orr, Fred | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to establish a state system of scientific areas and authorizing governmental agencies to acquire, develop and manage scientific areas.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 1283 60-0 (1967)
Author: Tarbox, Elmer
Relating to the creation and operation of a research park on a portion of the campus of Texas Technological College.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TEXAS TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE
HB 711 59-0 (1965)
Author: Gibbens, Wayne B.
Relating to creating a Water Resources Institute of Texas.
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 772 59-0 (1965)
Author: Gibbens, Wayne B.
Relating to creating the Texas Water Resources Research Institute.
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE | Water--Development
SB 186 59-0 (1965)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to authorizing the payment of reasonable fees and charges to The University of Texas for services rendered by members of the staff of said University to the Texas Highway Department and for equipment and materials necessary for research and experimentation in all phases of highway activity, economics, materials, specifications, design of roadways, construction, maintenance, pavements and structures, drainage, traffic control, safety, the economics of highway design and construction, and such other fields of highway design, construction, maintenance or operation as may be agreed upon between the Texas Highway Department and The University of Texas.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Highways | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 393 59-0 (1965)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to State Experiment Stations.
| Education--Higher--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 101 58-0 (1963)
Author: Quilliam, Jr., William Reed
Relating to creating and establishing an Educational Research and Development Foundation under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education in the Central Education Agency.
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 156 58-0 (1963)
Author: Miller, Wallace H.
Relating to authorizing the Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools to use any personnel and facilities under its control and management for carrying out research in mental retardation.
| Mental Health & Mental Retardation | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 383 58-0 (1963)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to providing for contracts in the conduct of research.
| Purchasing--State | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 504 57-0 (1961)
Author: Cannon, Joe Barnett
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for contracts in the conduct of medical research.
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Purchasing--State | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 210 57-0 (1961)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for contracts in the conduct of research.
| Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Purchasing--State | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 66 56-0 (1959)
Author: Ballman, Charles Lee | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the sale, barter, exchange or distribution of unattenuated hog cholera virus in the State of Texas; providing a penalty for violation.
| Agriculture | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 209 52-0 (1951)
Author: Ashley, Sr., Carlos C.
Relating to amending certain acts by creating a Cotton Research Committee and providing for its membership.
| Agriculture | COTTON | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 789 51-0 (1949)
Author: Holt, I. B.
Relating to authorizing payment of reasonable fees to Texas A. & M. College System for services rendered to State Highway Department.
| AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Highways | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 13 49-0 (1945)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam" | et. al.
Relating to appropriating funds to the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas in the sum of Thirteen Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty-five Dollars ($13,255.00) as an emergency appropriation to be expended before September 1, 1945, to enable said Institution to further study a plant disease known at "cotton wilt" or verticillium wilt, which is becoming prevalent in some sections of the State and is preventing the normal production to an alarming extent, in addition to its injury to the fiber and staple of cotton, and it is likely to spread over a vast area of the cotton producing area of the State.
| AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS | COTTON | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 412 49-0 (1945)
Author: Evans, Roger Q. | et. al.
Relating to providing facilities for the purpose of extending assistance by providing technical aid and data to industries now located in Texas and to assist new industries in the solution of their waste and atmospheric pollution and industrial hygiene and food hygiene problems; making an appropriation.
| Environment--Air | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 274 49-0 (1945)
Author: Jones, Charles R. | et. al.
Relating to providing facilities for the purpose of extending assistance by providing technical aid and data to persons, firms, political sub-divisions and industries now located in Texas and to assist new industries in the solution of their waste and atmospheric pollution and industrial hygiene and food hygiene problems providing a building equipped with laboratory facilities for the purpose of undertaking research on industrial problems and research on tropical and other diseases.
| Health--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 270 48-0 (1943)
Author: Whitesides, Washington M.
Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to establish and maintain a Tomato Disease Laboratory and Agricultural Experiment Station at some point within the limits of Cherokee County in the State of Texas for the purpose of making scientific investigations and experiments in the production of tomatoes, cotton, corn, livestock, fruit trees, and other farm crops; providing a saving clause.
| AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS | CHEROKEE COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
HB 739 48-0 (1943)
Author: Shell, J. Harvey
Relating to defining the term "oil mill", providing that each oil mill shall maintain a cotton-seed testing laboratory on or within 1000 yards of the premises where the oil mill is located and providing that said laboratory shall be staffed with at least one chemist who shall be qualified to make chemical analysis of cottonseed; providing penalties for violating the provisions of this act; providing a saving clause.
| Agriculture | COTTON | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 447 46-0 (1939)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to declaring a State policy regarding the encouragement and stimulation of new uses for cotton; making an appropriation.
| Agriculture | COTTON | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 16 41-0 (1929)
Author: Westbrook, Lawrence | et. al.
Relating to establishing and maintaining an Agricultural Experiment Station in Texas, authorizing the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to select a suitable location for said Station, and empowering said Board of Directors to establish and maintain the same, to accept donations of land, water, and money for the establishment of said Station.
House: Agriculture
| AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS | Agriculture | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
HB 152 41-0 (1929)
Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to establish and maintain a horticultural and agricultural experiment station at some point within the limits of certain counties, in the State of Texas, for the purpose of making scientific investigation of fruits, citrus fruits, nuts and vegetables, bees, and methods of combating insect pests and diseases of said products in the said section, and conducting scientific experiments in poultry raising and dairying.
House: Education
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HB 307 41-0 (1929)
Author: Warwick, Clyde W.
Relating to establishing and maintaining an agricultural experiment station in the North Plains region of Texas, authorizing the board of directors of the Agricultural and mechanical College of Texas to select a suitable location for said station, and empowering said board to establish and maintain the same.
House: Appropriations
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HB 437 41-0 (1929)
Author: Quinn, Benjamin Edmund
Relating to establishing and maintaining a dairy, hog and poultry agricultural experiment station in the Pineywoods region of Southeast Texas in one of several counties; authorizing the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to select a suitable location for said station and empowering said Board of Directors to establish and maintain the same.
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HB 651 41-0 (1929)
Author: Finlay, Sr., James
Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to establish and maintain a horticultural and agricultural experiment station.
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SB 198 41-0 (1929)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to establishing and maintaining an agricultural experiment station in the Blacklands region of Texas, authorizing the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and mechanical College of Texas to select a suitable location for said station.
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SB 247 41-0 (1929)
Author: Parr, Archer "Archie"
Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to establish and maintain a horticultural and agricultural experiment station.
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SB 251 41-0 (1929)
Author: Parr, Archer "Archie"
Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to establish and maintain a horticultural and Agricultural experiment station for the purpose of making scientific investigation and experiment in the production of fruits, citrus fruits, nuts and vegetables and methods of combating insect pests and diseases of said products and conducting scientific experiments in poultry raising and dairying and bee culture, authorizing said board of Directors to acquire a suitable site therefor, and to accept donations of land and money for said purpose.
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SB 488 41-0 (1929)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to creating a pecan experimental station; making an appropriation.
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SB 509 41-0 (1929)
Author: Parrish, Pinkney L. "Pink"
Relating to establishing and maintain an agricultural experiment station on the South Plains of Texas, in the region occupied by the counties of Cochran, Yoakum, Gains, Andrews, Terry and portions of Lynn and Dawson counties; making an appropriation.
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SB 525 41-0 (1929)
Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint"
Relating to establishing and maintaining an agricultural experiment station in the North Plains Region of Texas; making an appropriation.
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SB 591 41-0 (1929)
Author: Russek, Gus
Relating to authorizing and directing the board of directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to establish and maintain an agricultural experiment station in Lavaca County.
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HB 4 38-0 (1923)
Author: Lewis, A. L. | et. al.
Relating to establishing and maintaining a horticultural and agricultural experiment station in the citrus belt of Cameron or Hidalgo County, Texas.
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SB 262 36-0 (1919)
Author: Bailey, John H.
Relating to providing for the establishment, maintenance and management of experimental apiaries under the direction of the Director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Stations of the Agricultural and Mechanical College, for the purpose of experimenting with the culture of honey bees, and studying honey bee yield conditions, and other beekeeping problems and making necessary appropriations therefor, designating expenditures.
House: Agriculture Senate: Agricultural Affairs
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HB 21 35-4 (1918)
Author: DeBogory, Eugene
Relating to appropriating two thousand dollars, as a fund to the Agricultural & Mechanical College at Bryan, Texas.
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HB 221 32-0 (1911)
Author: Terrell, George Butler
Relating to authorizing and empowering the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Texas to employ a civil engineer, having a practical knowledge of conservation of moisture and soil fertility, to instruct the farmers of the State, by practical demonstrations in terracing; providing an appropriation therefor.
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