HB 156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the authorization by referendum of an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
HB 623 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 727 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health response team.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 881 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the duration of laboratory support for testing of vector-borne infectious diseases in border counties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1060 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to a ribbon for certain service members of the military who served in support of operations to secure this state's international border.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1371 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the Trade Agricultural Inspection Grant Program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1564 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, MarySponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a receivership for and disposition of certain platted lots that are abandoned, unoccupied, and undeveloped in certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1688 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2085 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to a feasibility study regarding establishing a four-year institution of higher education in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2543 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the use of county hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2645 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the election of certain junior college district trustees by plurality vote.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2845 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the maintenance of certain roads near an international border.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2862 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3581 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to establishing a coordinated system for the dispatch, triage, transport, and transfer of patients in certain trauma service area regional advisory councils; providing rulemaking authority.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3981 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authority of certain counties to issue revenue bonds for certain solid waste management projects.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3996 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to fees for pipeline construction imposed by certain districts.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4305 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 4461 87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the creation of a fund to pay for border security enhancement projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 2086 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4305.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health response team.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to public health laboratory testing capabilities in certain counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 584 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the authorization by referendum of an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 613 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 696 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax, the applicability and rates of that tax in certain counties, and the use of revenue from that tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 793 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to a ribbon for certain service members of the military who served in support of operations to secure this state's international border.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 856 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the appointment of a receivership for and disposition of certain platted lots that are abandoned, unoccupied, and undeveloped in certain counties.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
SB 932 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1008 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to fees for pipeline construction imposed by certain districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1048 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1049 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to demonstration programs for childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention in certain border counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1050 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to health professional continuing education to address communicable and other diseases in border counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1254 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1339 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the authority to request attorney general advice on questions relating to actions in which the state is interested.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1379 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the maintenance of certain roads near an international border.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1397 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to regional protocols and processes for patient transfers and related services within the geographic area served by certain trauma service area regional advisory councils.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1566 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the Trade Agricultural Inspection Grant Program.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1769 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authorization of dual certification of convenience and necessity for water and sewer service in incorporated or annexed areas.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a feasibility study on the colocation of federal and state motor vehicle inspection facilities at ports of entry.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2003 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday and on and before the Labor Day holiday.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 2089 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue to acquire, construct, enhance, upgrade, operate, and maintain convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and spaceport and spacecraft observation facilities in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain counties to issue revenue bonds for certain solid waste management projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain counties and municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2243 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to approval for certain projects related to bridges over the Rio Grande.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 91 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
HB 208 87-1 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HB 220 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
HB 232 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
HB 284 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the powers of peace officer members of the Texas National Guard and expediting applications for peace officer licenses from members of the Texas National Guard.
Filed
HB 294 87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
HB 306 87-1 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
SB 16 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
SB 21 87-1 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
SCR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Recognizing that the Texas-Mexico border is vital to the economy, education, and character of our state, and that the cities and counties along the Texas-Mexico border are vibrant, prosperous, diverse, and safe communities.
Filed
SR 52 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Recognizing that the Texas-Mexico border is vital to the economy, education, and character of our state, and that the cities and counties along the Texas-Mexico border are vibrant, prosperous, diverse, and safe communities.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 9 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 29 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
HB 103 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 107 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 114 87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
HB 120 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
HB 148 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Filed
HB 222 87-2 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
SB 29 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
SB 43 87-2 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain counties for increased costs incurred when officers employed by the Department of Public Safety are reassigned to another area of the state to secure the border.
Filed
SB 89 87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SCR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Recognizing that the Texas-Mexico border is vital to the economy, education, and character of our state, and that the cities and counties along the Texas-Mexico border are vibrant, prosperous, diverse, and safe communities.
Filed
SR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Recognizing that the Texas-Mexico border is vital to the economy, education, and character of our state, and that the cities and counties along the Texas-Mexico border are vibrant, prosperous, diverse, and safe communities.
Co-author authorized
HB 21 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
HB 28 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
HB 31 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
Filed
HB 32 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
HB 66 87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
HB 78 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Filed
HB 139 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the inclusion of plans in the governor's homeland security strategy for the protection of this state's international border through the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Filed
HB 142 87-3 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
HB 163 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation.
Filed
HB 172 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation.
Filed
HJR 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
SB 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
HB 168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study on the creation of bilingual zones in certain areas of this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 260 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a cross-border motor vehicle traffic congestion web portal.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a report by the Department of Public Safety of certain information on border crime and other criminal activity related to border security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 280 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to court appointment of a receiver for a property that is in violation of certain municipal ordinances in certain municipalities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1031 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1404 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1420 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the composition and duties of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1424 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a local agreement with the Department of State Health Services to improve laboratory capabilities in border counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1425 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the duration of laboratory support for testing of vector-borne infectious diseases in border counties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1640 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to establishing a pilot program to employ a life skills counselor at public high school campuses in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1666 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authorization by referendum on an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1714 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain federal funds for border infrastructure projects.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1720 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study on the impacts of using certain motor vehicle technologies.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2098 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the effects of the construction of a border wall on water quality in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2155 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2272 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the county hotel occupancy tax rate in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2356 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the inclusion of overtime pay in the computation of benefits for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2514 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appointment of an individual qualified to conduct a child custody evaluation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2566 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, AlexSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate litter and mosquito control.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2607 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to checkpoints established by the Department of Public Safety at roadways entering this state from New Mexico or Oklahoma.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2665 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue or pledge that revenue for the payment of obligations related to projects involving hotels.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2769 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the authorization by referendum on an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3160 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3361 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to court reporter service fees in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3446 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3767 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the maintenance of certain roads near an international border.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 4064 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 4152 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to use of hotel occupancy tax by certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 4165 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to border security infrastructure enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures; including a study on water retention infrastructure near the border.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Considered in public hearing
HB 4475 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to transportation projects of a regional mobility authority.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 49 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Urging Congress to oppose construction of a border wall through Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HJR 83 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 89 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 254 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to court appointment of a receiver for a property that is in violation of certain ordinances in certain municipalities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to mosquito control districts established for an urgent public health purpose.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
SB 911 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the supervision of water districts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1110 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to communicable disease prevention for federal immigration detention facilities located near an international border.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to health professional continuing education to address communicable and other diseases in border counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to public health laboratory capabilities in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1123 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to border health programs conducted by the Department of State Health Services in collaboration with Mexican and federal authorities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to establishment of a border public health response team.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to certain programs to prevent vector-borne and zoonotic diseases in border counties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1313 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to demonstration programs for childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention in certain border counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1467 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the municipal hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1711 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study of the legalization of gambling in certain communities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1798 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1812 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
SB 2004 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the amount of certain general obligation bonds authorized to be issued to provide financial assistance to counties for colonia access roadway projects to serve border colonias.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 2005 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to address population growth and prevent the proliferation of substandard dwellings; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2095 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 2273 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 2411 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SCR 13 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Urging Congress to oppose construction of a border wall through Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SCR 54 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Opposing the allocation of any state or federal money toward the construction of a border wall.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SJR 65 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional obligations to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve border colonias.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SJR 66 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SR 535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Declaring the crisis at the Texas-Mexico International Border an emergency and requesting Congress to adopt a budget that fully funds all means necessary to fully secure the Texas-Mexico International Border.
Reported enrolled
HB 71 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 902 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the use by certain municipalities of hotel occupancy tax revenue to improve or expand certain airports.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 1041 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the review of certain privately operated residential facilities for persons released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit pilot program for taxable entities that employ certain apprentices.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1193 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the governance of certain housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1202 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study on the effectiveness of Operation Secure Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1203 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a requirement that certain state agencies report on border security operations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1277 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the governance of certain housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1328 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to standards for advertising land for sale in certain border counties before a subdivision plat for the land has been approved; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1386 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the use of earnest money contracts and other offers for the sale of land before a subdivision plat is filed in certain border counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1509 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the election of board members of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1623 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1665 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the regulation of cross-border electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1760 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to money transmissions sent to destinations outside the United States; imposing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to an interstate compact on border security, immigration enforcement, and refugee resettlement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the priority applicable to certain interbasin transfers of water.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2359 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to common nuisances.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2374 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain federal funds for border infrastructure projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2526 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2538 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue by certain municipalities and the authority of those municipalities to pledge that revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel and convention center projects.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2539 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2678 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study on the creation of bilingual zones in certain areas of this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3010 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to authorizing and financing certain sports and community venue projects.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3453 85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, BrooksSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3813 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a pilot program to allow high schools in certain counties to connect to high-speed fiber-optic networks.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3854 85-0 (2017)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the movement of certain vehicles transporting an intermodal shipping container; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3997 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to fees imposed by a county for licensing a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4262 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a restriction on the expenditure of state money by a state agency for the purpose of border security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Record vote
HJR 61 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 94 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, BobSponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 440 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the use by certain municipalities of hotel occupancy tax revenue to improve or expand certain airports.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 514 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and refugee resettlement; authorizing fines and fees.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 593 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the governance of certain housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 799 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 840 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 942 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1136 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1270 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the allocation and use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1674 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to address population growth and prevent the proliferation of substandard dwellings; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1680 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a task force of border health officials.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1695 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to mosquito control districts established for an urgent public health purpose.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1748 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to use of tax revenue by certain development corporations for job-related skills training.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1829 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to common nuisances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2123 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a pilot program to allow high schools in certain counties to connect to high-speed fiber-optic networks.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2159 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to standards for advertising land for sale in certain border counties before a subdivision plat for the land has been approved; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of earnest money contracts and other offers for the sale of land before a subdivision plat is approved in certain border counties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SCR 31 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Expressing opposition to using eminent domain for the construction of a wall or fence along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 35 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 311 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to money transmissions sent to destinations outside the United States; imposing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
SB 120 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certain investments of public money in companies involved in the border wall between the United States and Mexico.
Filed
SB 121 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting governmental contracts with a company engaged in planning, constructing, or maintaining the border wall between the United States and Mexico.
Filed
HB 11 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 12 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the border prosecution unit.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 62 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 316 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this state.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 715 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the disposition of certain surplus property by the Department of Public Safety to certain local governments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 731 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 979 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1063 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to state assistance to certain counties for indigent burial costs.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1125 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a study on the availability of natural gas utility service in certain counties.
House: Energy Resources
Postponed
HB 1150 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before certain holidays; affecting a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1213 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1432 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to optional fees on registration of vehicles in certain counties to fund transportation projects; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1450 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to creating the Texas Border Security Division.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1742 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to certain convention center hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1761 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1854 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to documentation verifying that the interior of certain commercial motor vehicles was cleaned before loading cargo into the vehicles.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1886 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose an assessment on landowners for the installation, operation, and maintenance of streetlights.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1899 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2030 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2035 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to regulation by certain alcohol-related businesses based on the amount of alcohol sold.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2095 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to undertake a qualified hotel project.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2214 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the use of earnest money contracts to purchase land in certain border and economically distressed counties; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2215 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to notice and opportunity to cure before filing certain enforcement actions against subdividers of land in certain border and economically distressed counties.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2280 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2476 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the operations of health care funding districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2878 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, MarisaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3037 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the border prosecution unit.
Filed
HB 3040 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authority of certain economic development corporations to undertake and operate transportation-related projects.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 3057 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a pilot program for the purpose of controlling certain predatory animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 3112 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to a report to the Legislative Budget Board on the border security functions of certain state agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3378 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the border commerce coordinator.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3401 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3452 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to regulation of subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3675 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of commercial development of groundwater in certain areas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3718 84-0 (2015)
Author: Spitzer, Stuart | et. al.
Relating to the possible use of certain state-owned land for border security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3793 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4017 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to finance certain temporary border security initiatives.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4059 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to limitations on annexation by and extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HCR 61 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 3 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 51 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 58 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the enforcement of commercial vehicle safety standards by certain municipalities and counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 421 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to participation of certain school districts in the three-year high school diploma plan pilot program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 579 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to optional fees on registration of vehicles in certain counties to fund transportation projects; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 731 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to funding for certain transportation infrastructure projects near the international border of this state; making an appropriation.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 797 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 866 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 877 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
SB 969 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 976 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1029 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to undertake a qualified hotel project.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1035 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1252 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Record vote
SB 1253 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1348 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the operations of health care funding districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1354 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to state border security activities.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to s/c on Border Security by Pres
SB 1375 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1389 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the border commerce coordinator.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1464 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the transnational and organized crime division within the office of the attorney general.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1587 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1592 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1734 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the eradication of Carrizo cane along the Rio Grande River.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1834 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to participation in the state group benefits program by a member of the Texas National Guard called to protect the border.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1953 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas-Mexico Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2016 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to limitations on annexation by, extraterritorial jurisdiction of, and the authority to provide electric service of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SCR 5 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
SJR 48 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional obligations to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve border colonias.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 114 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to voluntary emissions inspections in border counties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 127 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to electioneering on the premises of certain privately owned polling places.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 138 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to funding for certain commercial service airport projects.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 139 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of urban renewal powers by certain counties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 141 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 209 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the operation of special student recovery programs by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 369 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 591 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the health professions resource center; increasing a fee.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 595 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain health programs and councils.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 611 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in counties, including certain border and economically distressed counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 685 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to commissioners court oversight of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 703 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the hours of sale for liquor.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 722 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1000 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a new university in South Texas within The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 1130 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas located near the Tornillo-Guadalupe Port of Entry; providing a penalty.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1147 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Relating to the collection of information regarding trafficking of persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1198 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicles registered in certain counties to fund transportation projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1687 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the composition and powers of a governing body in certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1768 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1777 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study regarding the effects on international trade of wait times at points of entry between the United States and the United Mexican States.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1815 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to venue projects in certain counties; providing authority to adopt a tax.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 1970 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality by agreement.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2226 83-0 (2013)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to a permit exemption for certain drainage districts located in counties bordering the United Mexican States.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2304 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the certification of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2991 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this state.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3015 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a recall election for officials of certain general-law municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3016 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the application of municipal zoning regulations to certain commercial property in which the General Land Office retains an ownership interest.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3291 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of regional mobility authorities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3546 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the zoning authority of an eligible barrier island municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3548 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a limitation on annexation by certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 3549 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to annexation by and disannexation from certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 3551 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a limitation on annexation by certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 3710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border and amending Chapter 288 of the Health and Safety Code.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3761 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a feasibility report on the creation of a border agricultural inspection training program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3793 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to powers, duties, and services of entities serving counties and county residents.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
HB 3849 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the enhancement of Texas' international bridges and border crossings to better service international cargo and passenger traffic.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
HCR 106 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to provide sufficient manpower, infrastructure, and technology to ensure the security and efficiency of land ports of entry on the southwestern border.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Received from the House
HCR 123 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Urging the United States Congress to revise Department of Homeland Security funding formulas for Targeted Infrastructure Capability grants to include a separate threat assessment for strategically located border communities, irrespective of population.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 24 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a new university in South Texas within The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 119 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the operation of special student recovery programs by certain school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 332 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to commissioners court oversight of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
SB 339 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the health professions resource center.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 461 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas located near the Tornillo-Guadalupe Port of Entry; providing a penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 614 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an electric utility surcharge to assist owners of certain historic structures with electric bill payments and to promote energy conservation and efficiency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 782 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a permit exemption for certain drainage districts located in counties bordering the United Mexican States.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 795 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the composition and powers of a governing body in certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1046 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions in the exterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality by agreement.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1274 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the certification of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
Senate: Transportation
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1337 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the powers of the governing body of a public utility in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1374 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1452 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1495 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of a health care funding district in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1559 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to collection of fees for solid waste management in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1605 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties for transportation projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1623 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the creation and operations of health care funding districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1692 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a limitation on annexation by certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1694 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to annexation by and disannexation from certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1698 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a limitation on annexation by certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1699 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the application of municipal zoning regulations to certain commercial property in which the General Land Office retains an ownership interest.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
SB 1719 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the construction, remodeling, or rehabilitation of certain hotel projects.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SCR 6 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government's responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border during the 2012-2013 budget cycle.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 54 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 214 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 217 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to an optional county fee on registration of a vehicle in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 394 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the authority of certain counties to provide health care services.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 397 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development of the Border Region.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1254 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to consideration of the consolidation of school district employment of peace officers and security personnel in certain counties.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 1256 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the consolidation of school bus operations in certain counties.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1572 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the applicability of certain restrictions on the location and operation of concrete crushing facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1604 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of land development, including county building code standards for new residential construction, and sales in certain counties and municipalities; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1635 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to exceptions to the prohibition of certain fees for a future transfer of residential real property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2081 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain less populous municipalities located on a barrier island.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2146 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the designation of certain municipal housing authority employees as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2571 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the purposes and designation of transportation reinvestment zones.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
HB 2736 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the designation of certain code compliance division employees as peace officers.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3051 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the provision of child care by certain facilities exempt from child-care licensing requirements.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3115 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 3144 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the advisory committee on Medicaid and child health plan program rate and expenditure disparities between the Texas-Mexico border region and other areas of the state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3191 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists in Medicaid managed care provider networks providing services in the Texas-Mexico border region and other regions of the state.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3335 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the amount of certain general obligation bonds authorized to be issued to provide financial assistance for colonia access roadway projects to serve border colonias.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3484 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the applicability of cumulative voting for the board of trustees of certain independent school districts.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 3560 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the appointment and recommendations of the Border Trade Advisory Committee.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 146 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact legislation to provide sufficient manpower, infrastructure, and technology to ensure the security and efficiency of land ports of entry on the southwestern border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a federally recognized Indian tribe in a county along the Texas-Mexico international border to conduct certain gaming activity on certain tribal lands.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 141 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the authorization of certain general obligation bonds or notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve colonias.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 294 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to investigate the feasibility of and cooperate in the establishment of southbound checkpoints along the international border of this state.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 508 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain less populous municipalities located on a barrier island.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
SB 744 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a fee for an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 783 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain counties to provide health care services.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 816 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the appointment and recommendations of the Border Trade Advisory Committee.
House: Transportation Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 965 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development of the Border Region.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
No action taken in committee
SB 1220 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the advisory committee on Medicaid and child health plan program rate and expenditure disparities between the Texas-Mexico border region and other areas of the state.
House: Public Health Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
SB 1250 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the applicability of certain restrictions on the location and operation of concrete crushing facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1364 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Left pending in committee
SB 1377 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the amount of certain general obligation bonds authorized to be issued to provide financial assistance for colonia access roadway projects to serve border colonias.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1462 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the enforcement of subdivision platting requirements in certain counties near the international border of this state.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Left pending in committee
SB 1554 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the designation of certain municipal housing authority employees as peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1649 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Margo, Dee
Relating to a grant program to support the prosecution of certain crimes.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 1809 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study by the comptroller of public accounts of the economic impact of the Texas-Mexico border wall in the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1815 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to electioneering on the premises of certain privately owned polling places.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 33 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to consider removal of the border wall in places where the border is already adequately guarded.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SCR 36 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Urging the members of the Texas congressional delegation to provide to the legislature a cost analysis of the exact funding necessary for full enforcement of all immigration laws in Texas and to immediately report back to the legislature as to the status of that funding and directing the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house to send a delegation of members from both chambers to meet with members of Congress and members of the executive branch to discuss the border security crisis.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 39 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the authorization of certain general obligation bonds or notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve colonias.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 84 82-1 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to operate one or more southbound vehicle checkpoints near the international border of this state for the purpose of preventing certain criminal offenses.
Filed
SB 43 82-1 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to operate one or more southbound vehicle checkpoints near the international border of this state for the purpose of preventing certain criminal offenses.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Received from the Senate
HB 65 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in South Texas.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 89 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 207 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Public Safety
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1656 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate platting requirements near an international border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1680 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1775 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to extension of water and sewer utility services to certain public school facilities or hospital facilities to supplement services provided by the holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2057 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an optional county fee on registration of a vehicle in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 2275 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creating a task force to develop uniform standards for subdivisions in the unincorporated areas of counties near the international border and in economically distressed counties.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 2653 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to authorizing design-build procedures for construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain utility projects located in certain areas.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3479 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to filing of instruments conveying real property in certain counties and redemption of property after the foreclosure of certain assessment liens.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3650 81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region higher-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3929 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to subdivision platting requirements in counties near an international border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4004 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the management and control of certain utility systems.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 4067 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development of the Border Region.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Returned from the House for further action
HB 4092 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to grants for homeland security and border security purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4353 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, VeronicaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the licensing of certain nurses who will practice in border counties.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4529 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to court reporter service fees in certain counties.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 4530 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the regulation of the location in which fireworks may be sold in certain counties located along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4540 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
HB 4612 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to annexation by and disannexation from certain municipalities.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 4631 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to procedures required for the continued annexation of certain areas annexed by certain municipalities.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 4632 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a limitation on annexation by certain municipalities.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 4652 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to issues affecting the region adjacent and within 100 kilometers of the international border with Mexico.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 4668 81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to a fee on the importation and exportation of natural gas for coastal protection.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4669 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to subdivision platting requirements in counties near an international border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 4781 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the imposition and rate of the county hotel occupancy tax in certain counties and the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Ways & Means Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HCR 75 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Urging congress to explore alternatives to border security in South Texas other than the fencing described in the Secure Fence Act.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HCR 79 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Memorializing Congress to refine Department of Homeland Security policy to consider risk levels as well as population size in assessing the financial needs of first responders in border communities along the international boundary created by the Rio Grande.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Signed by the Governor
HCR 171 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Memorializing Congress to direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish a public health region for the counties along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HJR 108 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a federally recognized Indian tribe in a county along the Texas-Mexico international border to conduct certain gaming activity on certain tribal lands.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 142 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered in Calendars
SB 98 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in South Texas.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 247 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the computation of the cost of goods sold for franchise tax purposes by certain taxable entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 249 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to optional fees on the registration of a vehicle imposed by certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 1566 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the acquisition, dissemination, and use of certain geographic information system data.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1676 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to fees charged by certain counties near international borders for issuing certain utility certificates.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1873 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to subdivision platting requirements in counties near an international border.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 1961 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to annexation by and disannexation from certain municipalities.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 1962 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a limitation on annexation by certain municipalities.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 1963 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a limitation on annexation by certain municipalities.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 1964 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to procedures required for the continued annexation of certain areas annexed by certain municipalities.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 2175 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing certain counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 2195 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the creation of and penalties for certain offenses that take place at or involve an attempt to cross an international border.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 2253 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate platting requirements near an international border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
SB 2391 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the management and control of certain utility systems.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 2553 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the regulatory authority of counties, including granting certain counties authority to regulate the cutting of certain trees; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 2559 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the imposition and rate of the county hotel occupancy tax in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
SCR 10 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Urging Congress to provide emergency funding and resources to begin immediately addressing increasing delays at United States ports of entry on the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Signed by the Governor
HB 51 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the use of the proceeds of bonds and other public securities that are secured by the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 96 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 99 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment or use of certain cemeteries.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
HB 2155 80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the use of grant money received from the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
House: Border & International Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2164 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of a technology center grant program for rural counties.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
HB 2189 80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the use of grant money received from the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
HB 2212 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority to consolidate municipalities.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 2228 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 2235 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a technology center grant program for rural counties.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 2511 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a dental services voucher pilot program in border-region counties.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
HB 2599 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to reinstitution of the Urban Street Program.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2662 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to a review by the commissioner of education of the accountability ratings of certain school districts and open-enrollment charter schools under certain circumstances.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2949 80-0 (2007)
Author: Merritt, TommySponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to certain fees in the administration of the teen court program in the Texas-Louisiana border region.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3475 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of certain counties to acquire, construct, or operate a water supply system or sewage system and own or operate a utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3520 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3594 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to motor vehicle inspection facilities near the border of this state and Mexico.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 3618 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain health programs and grants and other related funds for school districts located in the border region.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3653 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to contracts between the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and private vendors for the use of inmate labor to construct fences along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 3818 80-0 (2007)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas-Louisiana border region economic development steering committee.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Refer to s/c on Emrg Tech & Econ Dev by Pres
HB 3819 80-0 (2007)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region high-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax.
House: Border & International Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HCR 164 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Encouraging the United States and Mexican federal governments to reopen the bridge and border crossing at La Linda, Coahuila, Mexico.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Signed by the Governor
HCR 193 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Expressing support for ongoing state-led border security operations to control the Texas-Mexico border and ensure the safety of the people of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HCR 194 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the federal government's failure to secure the border and enforce immigration laws.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 152 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of grant money received from the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 408 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 1008 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1241 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing certain counties near the international border to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Left pending in committee
SB 1378 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the computation of the cost of goods sold for franchise tax purposes by certain taxable entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1445 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the operation and regulation of cross border health benefit plans.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Meeting cancelled
SB 1813 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to NAFTA priority projects of the Texas Department of Transportation; providing for the issuance of revenue bonds.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 2027 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a border crossing initiative and issuance of an enhanced driver's license or personal identification certificate by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on Major State Calendar
SCR 48 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Encouraging the United States and Mexican federal governments to reopen the bridge and border crossing at La Linda, Coahuila, Mexico.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 653 79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 682 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to a dental services pilot program in border-region counties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 763 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to a financial literacy curriculum requirement in certain public high schools located in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 775 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the allocation of certain community development block grant program money for the installation of street lights in colonias.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 805 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to allowing certain emergency and hospital personnel to take the thumbprint of certain people who receive emergency prehospital care.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 925 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to border issues.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1109 79-0 (2005)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region high-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1259 79-0 (2005)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to a risk assessment for Type 2 diabetes.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1732 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the long-range plan for the South Texas Health Care System and the provision of tuberculosis and other health care services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1924 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the certification of certain health organizations by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2114 79-0 (2005)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region high-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2142 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the construction, remodeling, or rehabilitation of certain hotel projects.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2353 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the creation by certain municipalities of regional mobility authorities.
Filed
HB 2419 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the use of the proceeds of bonds and other public securities that are secured by the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2463 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Medicaid health literacy pilot program and health care funding districts in certain counties and authorizing the districts to impose taxes on certain institutional health care providers located in the districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 2527 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to water allocations involving excluded irrigation land in areas which are within 30 miles of the Rio Grande and within 50 miles of the Laguna Madre.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2529 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to a higher education border work group created to address and recommend policies regarding border communities and international trade.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
HB 2530 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to beverage container redemption and recycling in border counties; providing penalties.
House: Border & International Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2597 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to systems for identifying colonias and for tracking the progress of state-funded projects that benefit colonias and the submission of a related report to the legislature.
House: Border & International Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2728 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the authority of certain development corporations to undertake projects for sewage or solid waste facilities, recycling facilities, or air or water pollution control facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2732 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to platting requirements for certain residential subdivisions in the unincorporated area of a county.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2796 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the provision of health care in areas near the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2797 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to authorizing certain nonprofit organizations organized by recognized Indian tribes to conduct bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2843 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to required participation by certain counties in the vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2898 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to allocations involving excluded irrigation land in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2967 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3280 79-0 (2005)
Author: Campbell, Scott | et. al.
Relating to increasing funding for sheriffs in certain small counties.
House: Border & International Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3333 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the sale or transfer of interest of real property to certain federally recognized Indian tribes.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3426 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the establishment of a binational alcohol and substance abuse task force.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3473 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to an exemption from the platting requirement in certain counties near an international border.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 19 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain development corporations to undertake projects for sewage or solid waste facilities, recycling facilities, or air or water pollution control facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 67 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a program to promote the training and retention of health care professionals in this state.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 68 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to increasing the number of students in medical education in Texas.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Chair
SB 141 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 183 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the appointment, operation, and recommendations of the Border Trade Advisory Committee.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
SB 277 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to use of money in the Texas Enterprise Fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 425 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to subdivision platting requirements and assistance for certain counties near an international border.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 467 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a risk assessment for Type 2 diabetes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 619 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to the enforcement of certain standards for commercial motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 647 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the allocation of certain community development block grant program money for the installation of street lights in colonias.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 684 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 814 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a dental services pilot program in border-region counties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 964 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the authorization, administration, and funding of the program to provide financial assistance for the construction, acquisition, or improvement of water supply and sewer services for economically distressed areas.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1069 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the collection and release of certain data by the Department of State Health Services; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1441 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to water allocations involving excluded irrigation land in areas which are within 30 miles of the Rio Grande and within 50 miles of the Laguna Madre.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1442 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to platting requirements for certain residential subdivisions in the unincorporated area of a county.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 1637 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to housing assistance and other assistance provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1737 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the Border Health Foundation.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1744 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of the Texas-Mexico Strategic Investment Commission.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to Border and International Affairs
SB 1816 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the annexation by certain junior college districts of territory in a district's service area.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
SJR 37 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional obligations to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve border colonias.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 92 79-1 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 16 79-1 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 86 79-1 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
Filed
SB 29 79-2 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 288 78-0 (2003)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to wage rates paid by or on behalf of certain school districts on public works projects.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 654 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to tax increment financing under the Tax Increment Financing Act in certain cities that border Mexico.
House: Border and International Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 998 78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program establishing a safe schools unit in the Department of Public Safety.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1016 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to health care for certain Texans; providing a penalty.
House: Border and International Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1686 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to pharmacies that maintain emergency medication kits at certain institutions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1785 78-0 (2003)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a geriatric education and care research center for the Texas-Louisiana border region.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2448 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the establishment of the Border Health and Education Partnership.
House: Border and International Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2450 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to creating a foundation to finance health programs in the border counties of this state.
House: Border and International Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2506 78-0 (2003)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2700 78-0 (2003)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing certain counties to exercise certain regulatory authority in the unincorporated area of the county; providing a penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2974 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to a Texas-Mexico border trade corridor plan.
House: Border and International Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2975 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission in the Texas-Mexico border region for technology training of certain persons.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Effective immediately
HB 2976 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of and funding for heritage tourism and economic development near the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Border and International Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3221 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to subdivision platting requirements in certain counties near an international border.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3267 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the uses of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3272 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the creation of a port of entry authority by certain counties; authorizing a tax and the issuance of bonds.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
HB 3281 78-0 (2003)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas in border counties; providing a penalty.
House: Border and International Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3282 78-0 (2003)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and to the rate of that tax.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3294 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the membership of the Texas Transportation Commission.
House: Border and International Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3297 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the powers and duties of the Office of Rural and Border Community Affairs and creating a foundation to finance border health programs.
House: Border and International Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3381 78-0 (2003)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region high-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Border and International Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3420 78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to a set-aside for certain colonia access roadway projects proposed by rural border counties.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Effective immediately
HB 3440 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to infrastructure planning in certain counties near urban counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3469 78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo
Relating to the collection of electric franchise fees by certain municipalities and counties.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3544 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to establishing a pilot program to prevent certain juveniles from crossing the border between this state and Mexico.
House: Border and International Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3554 78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to motor vehicle inspection facilities near the border of this state and Mexico.
House: Transportation Senate: International Relations and Trade
Vetoed by the Governor
HCR 59 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Requesting that the Federal Bureau of Investigation be directly involved in assisting the Mexican law enforcement authorities in their investigation of the brutal murders of women in Juarez, Mexico.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Signed by the Governor
HCR 186 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Expressing support and encouragement for the reopening of the bridge and border crossing at La Linda to accommodate trade and tourism between Texas and Coahuila, Mexico.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Signed by the Governor
HCR 204 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging Congress to reinstate funding for the EPA Border Fund to $75 million for fiscal year 2004.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Signed by the Governor
SB 290 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to subdivision platting requirements in certain counties near an international border.
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 342 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to health care for certain Texans.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 353 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to tax increment financing under the Tax Increment Financing Act in certain cities that border Mexico.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Effective immediately
SB 517 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Border Strategic Investment Commission.
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Co-author authorized
SB 535 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to authorizing certain counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 559 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to a set-aside for certain colonia access roadway projects proposed by rural border counties.
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 786 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to establishing task forces in certain border communities to study impediments to trade in the border region.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1014 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Land and Resource Management
SB 1492 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to economic incentives for corporations located in distressed counties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1909 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of the subdividing or development of land in areas bordering the Rio Grande and the Laguna Madre or the Gulf of Mexico.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: International Relations and Trade
Withdrawn from schedule
SCR 7 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Requesting that the Federal Bureau of Investigation be directly involved in assisting the Mexican law enforcement authorities in their investigation of the brutal murders of women in Juarez, Mexico.
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Co-author authorized
SCR 20 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing Congress to fund one-stop border vehicle inspection facilities.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Sent to the Governor
SCR 37 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Encouraging the United States and Mexican federal governments to reopen the bridge and border crossing at La Linda, Coahuila, Mexico.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Referred to Border and International Affairs
HB 101 78-1 (2003)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region high-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Border and International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
HB 51 78-2 (2003)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region high-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Border and International Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 297 77-0 (2001)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 323 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishing a center for border economic and enterprise development at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 325 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact ordinances; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 370 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the fees imposed by certain counties for the preservation, restoration, and management of certain county records.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 641 77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to requiring the comptroller to study the state and federal mandates affecting the region of the state near the border with Mexico.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 652 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to the provision of electric utility service in certain counties near an international border.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 698 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to allocation of money for transportation projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 699 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to a review of transportation facilities related to international trade.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 771 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to the creation of a task force to assess resources needed to investigate and prosecute certain cases involving controlled substances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 903 77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to requiring that the Texas Transportation Commission meet with transportation officials of bordering states of the United Mexican States to discuss transportation and infrastructure issues.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 904 77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to a border corridor transportation plan.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1171 77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to establishing task forces in certain border communities to study impediments to trade in the border region.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1283 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a study of barriers to providing binational health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1749 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a border port authority; granting the power of eminent domain and the right to issue bonds.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2348 77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Diabetes Care Pilot Program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2364 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to sale of wine by the holder of a winery permit.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2468 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to capitation and reimbursement rates under the state child health plan in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2470 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2471 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2498 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study of binational health care plan coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2603 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the tuition charged to certain foreign students enrolled in a graduate public health course in a border county.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2614 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a dental services pilot program in border-region counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2630 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the study of disease management programs for tuberculosis in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2700 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain services provided through telemedicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2758 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and to the rate of the tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2808 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation and powers of a North American Free Trade Agreement impact zone.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2991 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, RobertoSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the duty of a peace officer to prevent certain juveniles from crossing the border between this state and Mexico.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3091 77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to motor vehicle inspection facilities near the border of this state and Mexico.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HCR 5 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Memorializing congress to authorize an additional 16 federal judges and commensurate staff to handle the current and anticipated caseloads along the Texas-Mexico border and to fully reimburse local governments for the costs incurred in prosecuting and incarcerating federal defendants.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 9 77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Requesting the Texas Department of Transportation to collaborate with Mexico to develop and implement an electronic check and clearance system at border crossings in Mexico, including weigh-in motion technology.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HCR 10 77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Requesting TxDOT to assist the federal government to establish DCLs at the Texas-Mexico border crossings in order to facilitate cross-border employment, and the free movement of people and goods.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HCR 79 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Urging congress to take steps to further the creation of port authorities along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 85 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing congress to fund county and municipal inspections of overweight traffic within 20 miles of the border.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 214 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Memorializing Congress to establish a separate Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
HR 581 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Welcoming the Border Blitz delegation to the State Capitol.
Reported enrolled
SB 224 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Noriega, Rick
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Transportation to meet with transportation officials of bordering states of the United Mexican States to discuss transportation and infrastructure issues.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 225 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to a border corridor transportation plan.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 228 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to requiring certain state agencies to study the state and federal mandates affecting the region of the state near the border with Mexico.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 241 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the financing and construction of highways.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 245 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to allocation of money for transportation projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 246 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to a review of transportation projects related to international trade.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 350 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to wage rates paid by or on behalf of certain school districts on public works projects.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 465 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the viability of creating border port of entry authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 496 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a study of barriers to providing binational health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 508 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to establishing task forces in certain border communities to study impediments to trade in the border region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 517 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing certain counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 743 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to certain higher education tuition rates and loan amount limits.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 811 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to membership of the policy board of a metropolitan planning organization.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 825 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 873 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Brown, Betty
Relating to infrastructure planning in certain urban counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 905 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to requiring the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to study brick-making processes near the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 965 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to sale of wine by the holder of a winery permit.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1002 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the Border Region MHMR Community Center.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1052 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan program in the Texas-Mexico border region.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1053 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to rates and expenditures under the Medicaid and state child health plan programs in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1056 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to capitation and reimbursement rates under the state child health plan in the Texas-Mexico border region.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1393 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and to the rate of the tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1483 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to certain services provided through telemedicine.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1503 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to an assessment of the affordable housing needs of the regions of this state.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1509 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the amount and use of North American Free Trade Agreement discretionary funds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1559 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to motor vehicle inspection facilities near the border of this state and Mexico.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1562 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of regional water planning groups.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1580 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the study and treatment of pollution-related illness and to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Health Institute.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1826 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain cross-border health care plans offered by health maintenance organizations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 1837 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the creation of the Texas Border Strategic Investment Commission; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SCR 7 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Requesting the Texas Department of Transportation to collaborate with Mexico to develop and implement an electronic check and clearance system at border crossings in Mexico, including weigh-in motion technology.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Transportation
SCR 8 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Requesting the Texas Department of Transportation to assist the federal government to establish Dedicated Commuter Lanes at the Texas-Mexico border crossings in order to facilitate cross-border employment, and the free movement of people and goods.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Transportation
SCR 9 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to take steps to further the creation of port authorities on the Texas-Mexico border.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SCR 10 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Memorializing Congress to fund county and municipal inspections of overweight traffic within 20 miles of the border.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
SCR 12 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Memorializing Congress to authorize an additional 16 federal judges and commensurate staff to handle the current and anticipated caseloads along the Texas-Mexico border and to fully reimburse local governments for the costs incurred in prosecuting and incarcerating federal defendants.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
SCR 16 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Requesting the United States Secretary of Commerce to appoint a federal official to coordinate activities along the United States-Mexico and the United States-Canada borders; and to examine current practices and look at new initiatives to ease the flow of trade, to improve the infrastructures necessary to move commerce, and to redress the negative impacts on the health and safety of our citizens.
Signed by the Governor
SCR 21 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to develop a treaty or agreement with Mexico to address health issues of mutual concern.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
SCR 25 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Memorializing Congress to recognize the impact on Texas of the federal policy of opening the border to Mexican trucks in accordance with provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Filed without the Governor's signature
SJR 10 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of bonds for improvements to the state highway system.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 165 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to peace officers from adjoining states enforcing the law in a bordering municipality in this state.
House: Public Safety Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 495 76-0 (1999)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and maintenance of one-stop border inspection stations.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
HB 496 76-0 (1999)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the operation of vehicle theft checkpoints near the Mexican border.
House: Public Safety Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 564 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a border commerce coordinator designated by the governor.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective immediately
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
HB 566 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that state agency strategic plans include information regarding the geographic areas served by the agency.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 630 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the purposes and powers of an electric cooperative corporation serving a border county.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 699 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to warning visitors to Mexico of Mexican laws prohibiting transportation of firearms and ammunition.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1259 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Training, Research, and Economic Development Center.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
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
HB 1517 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study and strategic plan concerning the development of the apparel industry in the border region.
House: Economic Development Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
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
HB 1725 76-0 (1999)
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio | et. al.
Relating to immunization requirements for children living near the border with the United Mexican States.
House: Public Health
Tabled
HB 1859 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to one-stop inspection stations at the border of this state and Mexico.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1861 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to increasing private investments in transportation infrastructure in the border region.
House: Transportation Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1907 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the limited law enforcement authority of certain agents or officers of the government of the United States.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1915 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to developing, constructing, and improving highways that provide access to international ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 2005 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to the maximum weight of load for vehicles and the powers of weight enforcement officers.
House: Transportation
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2025 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Border Health Institute.
House: Higher Education Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective immediately
HB 2083 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to the development of an intermodal transportation hub for economic development in certain municipalities.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2106 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to Texas' recognition of the La Paz Agreement between the United States and Mexico regarding environmental issues in border areas and related requirements for the location of certain sites for waste disposal in border areas.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2849 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the authority of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission over issuance of district bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3201 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the tuition charged certain foreign students attending a public junior college in a county bordering a foreign nation.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3426 76-0 (1999)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to a study of state government functions at border crossings.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3467 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the disposition of the proceeds of fines collected for overweight vehicles.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3585 76-0 (1999)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to a restriction on the provision of solid waste management services in certain parts of the border region.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HCR 18 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging the United States Department of Transportation to provide additional funding for the Texas Department of Public Safety to increase manpower at the border to perform truck inspections.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 19 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Urging the United States Department of Transportation to fund one-stop truck inspection facilities along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 108 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Urging the United States Department of Transportation to provide additional funding for the Texas Department of Public Safety to increase manpower at the border to perform truck inspections.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
No action taken in committee
HCR 129 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to initiate joint sessions with legislators of bordering Mexican states to establish communications on issues pertinent to the region.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Left pending in committee
HJR 2 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds to develop, construct, and improve highways providing access to international ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
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
SB 501 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to a state agency's strategic plan for serving geographic regions of the state, including the border region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 615 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to immunization requirements for children living near the border with the United Mexican States.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Referred to Border Affairs
SB 627 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to directing the Parks and Wildlife Department to work with federal, state, and local agencies to mitigate environmental damage.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 681 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the development of an intermodal transportation hub for economic development in certain municipalities.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 684 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to peace officers from adjoining states enforcing the law in a bordering municipality in this state.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
No action taken in committee
SB 749 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the enforcement of weight limits for vehicles in a port-of-entry between Texas and Mexico.
House: Transportation Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 892 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to retirement benefits for certain members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who are employed at public schools in counties on the Mexican border.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 913 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and maintenance of one-stop border inspection stations by the Texas Department of Transportation in Brownsville, Laredo, and El Paso.
House: Transportation Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1080 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the tuition charged certain foreign students attending a public junior college in a county bordering a foreign nation.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
No action taken in committee
SB 1108 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of the proceeds of fines collected for overweight vehicles.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Left pending in committee
SB 1371 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the criminal penalties for violating certain vehicle weight limitations.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1375 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Najera, Manny | et. al.
Relating to a study of state government functions at border crossings.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective immediately
SB 1378 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the review of medical training needs for health care professionals in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Higher Education Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1381 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the establishment and operation of a border region pilot program by the Texas Insurance Purchasing Alliance.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
No action taken in committee
SB 1386 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to a review and study of the effects of formulas for state funding on programs and institutions.
House: Appropriations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1412 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to allowing the provision of plumbing services without a plumbing license for certain projects in certain geographic areas.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1612 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission over issuance of district bonds.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1613 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to requiring the Texas Commission on the Arts to develop a five-year program to promote the development of the arts in certain counties.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
See remarks for effective date
SB 1663 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to Medicaid rates.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SCR 2 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Memorializing the U.S. Congress to provide for more customs inspection lanes and officials and for 24-hour customs operations, at border crossings between Texas and Mexico.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Signed by the Governor
SCR 3 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to increase its efforts to employ NATAP and other new technology to expedite truck traffic at border crossings.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Co-author authorized
SCR 40 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Chavez, Norma
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to initiate joint sessions with legislators of bordering Mexican states to establish communications on issues pertinent to the region.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Signed by the Governor
HB 395 70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to economic development in the region of the Texas and Mexico border.
House: Business & Commerce
Coauthor authorized
SB 90 70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to economic development in the region of the Texas and Mexico border.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
HB 113 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, Arves
Relating to the sale of certain goods on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays in certain counties bordering Mexico.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1440 69-0 (1985)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to sale of certain goods on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays in counties bordering Mexico.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1578 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to the exemption of flea markets in certain counties from the Saturday-Sunday closing law.
House: Business & Commerce
Rules suspended
SR 154 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Expressing displeasure with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in their conducting car-by-car searches at the border.
HB 311 68-0 (1983)
Author: Valles, Robert "Bob"
Relating to sale of certain goods on the consecutive days of Saturday and Sunday in certain counties bordering Mexico.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1320 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to sale of certain goods on the consecutive days of Saturday and Sunday in counties bordering Mexico.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 718 66-0 (1979)
Author: Longoria, RaulSponsor: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities regarding the acquisition, construction, operation, and financing of international toll bridges and related facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1794 65-0 (1977)
Author: Looney, Cullen
Relating to the authority of counties and cities on the Mexican border with regard to toll bridges.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 600 64-0 (1975)
Author: Preston, George L.
Relating to the tuition fee to be paid by residents of state adjacent to Texas for admission to public junior colleges located in counties on the state border.
House: Higher Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1957 64-0 (1975)
Author: Kaster, James J.Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to toll bridges in counties bordering a river between Texas and Mexico; authorizing the Commissioners Courts of such counties to operate such toll bridges by an operating board.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 2100 64-0 (1975)
Author: Finney, Dave
Relating to the designation of the governor to represent the state in negotiating a compact among the states bordering the Republic of Mexico; setting forth the functions and duties of the Greater South Texas Cultural Basin Commission; calling for a biennial report by the governor; and providing for ratification of any compact by the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 716 64-0 (1975)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Relating to the designation of the governor to represent the state in negotiating a compact among the states bordering the Republic of Mexico; setting forth the functions and duties of the Greater South Texas Cultural Basin Commission; calling for a biennial report by the governor; and providing for ratification of any compact by the legislature.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 88 64-0 (1975)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to provide financial aid to school districts along the border with Mexico where a large proportion of non-citizen students are enrolled in the school systems as compensation for the increased costs of educating these alien children; providing that copies of this resolution be prepared and forwarded to the President of the United States, to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress, and to all members of the Texas delegation to the congress with the request that this resolution be entered officially in the Congressional Record as a memorial to the Congress of the United States.
House: Public Education Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 525 63-0 (1973)
Author: Finney, Dave
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Border Development Commission.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported favorably
HB 913 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kaster, James J.Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to toll bridges in counties bordering a river between Texas and Mexico.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 1541 63-0 (1973)
Author: Finney, Dave
Relating to the appointment of a commissioner to represent the state in negotiating a compact among the states bordering the Republic of Mexico; and providing for ratification of any compact by the Legislature; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported favorably
HCR 40 63-0 (1973)
Author: Finney, Dave
Establishing a multi-state regional economic development commission.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1573 62-0 (1971)
Author: Kaster, James J.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Border Development Commission.
HB 676 59-0 (1965)
Author: Stewart, Vernon James
Relating to permitting Texas state institutions of college rank situated within twenty miles of the border of an adjacent state or states, to apply and collect resident rather than nonresident tuition rates from students who may reside in such adjacent states within a radius of seventy-five miles of such Texas state institution of college rank.
SB 347 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to permitting Texas state institutions of college rank situated within twenty miles of the border of an adjacent state or states, to apply and collect resident rather than nonresident tuition rates from students who may reside in such adjacent states within a radius of seventy-five miles of such Texas state institution of college rank.
SB 421 52-0 (1951)
Author: Hudson, Hill D.
Relating to authorizing any city whose nearest boundary line is not more than five miles from a vehicular bridge across the Rio Grande to purchase such bridge or that portion thereof which is within the United States of America.
HB 108 51-0 (1949)
Author: Vale, Arnold J.
Relating to providing that Commissioners Courts of certain counties may employ council and institute suits for collection of delinquent taxes on tracts of lands, the titles to which emanate from the King of Spain and on which delinquent taxes are owed, such counties may employ counsel and institute suites for the collection of such delinquent taxes, and are authorized to have said tracts partitioned in order to collect such delinquent taxes; providing said Act shall be cumulative of other existing laws, except in so far as same conflict herewith; and repealing all conflicting laws to the extent of the conflict.
HB 45 48-0 (1943)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Relating to accepting certain parcels or tracts of land lying adjacent to the territory of the State of Texas, which were acquired by the Government of the United States of America by virtue of the convention between the United States of America and the United Mexican States signed February 1, 1933, and ceded by the United States of America to the State of Texas by an Act of Congress approved February 9, 1940.
SB 373 46-0 (1939)
Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint"
Relating to providing for the sale of public lands along the eastern boundary of the State of Texas and the western boundary of the State of Oklahoma.
SB 396 46-0 (1939)
Author: Shivers, Robert Allan "Allan" | et. al.
Relating to declaring the sovereignty of Texas along its seacoast; fixing its present seacoast boundary and ownership.
HB 57 43-4 (1934)
Author: Celaya, Augustine | et. al.
Relating to enabling certain counties to cooperate with the United States in construction and maintenance of of flood control works along the boundary between the United States and Mexico.
HB 994 42-0 (1931)
Author: Tarwater, Arthur Bosworth
Relating to school districts adjoining the Texas-New Mexico line.
SB 478 42-0 (1931)
Author: Parrish, Pinkney L. "Pink"
Relating to extending the boundaries in the Counties in Texas, adjacent to the State of New Mexico, so as to include within said Counties that part of what was formerly a part of the State of New Mexico, as fixed by the survey of John H. Clark, which was approved by the Acts of Congress, 61st Congress, Third Session, S.J.R. No. 124.
HB 8 41-2 (1929)
Author: Harrison, Julian P. | et. al.
Relating to appropriating the sum of Eighteen Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty ($18,750,000) Dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary for the compensation and expenses of the Commissioner appointed by the Supreme Court of the United States under the decree of that Court based upon its opinions of December 5, 1927 and April 9, 1928 in Cause No. 2 Original in Equity, October Term, 1927, styled State of New Mexico, Complainant, vs State of Texas to locate and mark upon the ground the boundary line between the State of Texas and the State of New Mexico under the judgment of said Court.
HB 379 40-0 (1927)
Author: Loy, Jacob Jackson "Jake" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and empowering the State Highway Department of the State of Texas to make an allotment of aid from any moneys available in the State Highway Fund and expend same in acquiring, constructing and maintaining any bridge spanning or to span any stream which forms the boundary between this and any other State.
SB 57 40-0 (1927)
Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin
Relating to make it lawful to teach the Spanish language in the elementary grades in public free schools in counties bordering on the boundary line between the United States and the Republic of Mexico, having a city or cities of a population of fifty thousand inhabitants, or more, according to the United States census of 1920.
HB 605 39-0 (1925)
Author: Maxwell, Homer Robert
Relating to making an appropriation to the Board of Water Engineers of funds reimbursed to the state for expense of hydrographic surveys on the Rio Grande for the International Boundary Commission.
House: Appropriations
SB 204 39-0 (1925)
Author: Price, Lloyd E.
Relating to amending certain statute so as to authorize certain counties to construct or participate in constructing bridges across rivers which constitute in whole or in part a boundary line of Texas, and to issue bonds and vote taxes to provide funds for such construction.
Senate: Roads, Bridges and Ferries (Highways and Motor Traffic as of 1/23/1925)
SB 448 39-0 (1925)
Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation to the Board of Water Engineers of the funds which the United States government shall turn over to the State of Texas to reimburse the State for expense of hydrographic surveys on the Rio Grande for the International Boundary Commission.
Senate: Finance
HB 689 38-0 (1923)
Author: Quaid, John Erskell
Relating to continuing the work of the State Reclamation Engineer in connection with the defense and prosecution of suits affecting the boundaries of the State of Texas, authorizing the marking of such boundaries, making an appropriation of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) therefor.
SB 427 38-0 (1923)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Relating to continuing the work of the State Reclamation Engineer in connection with the defense and prosecution of suits affecting the boundaries of the State of Texas; making an emergency appropriation of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) therefor.
HB 27 36-0 (1919)
Author: Fly, William Madden | et. al.
Relating to providing for the sale and transfer to the United States government of all State property used in the State Quarantine Service.
SJR 3 36-2 (1919)
Author: Dean, William Luther | et. al.
Proposing an amendment directing the Governor and Attorney General to file suits for determination of the Texas-Oklahoma boundary line.
HB 16 21-0 (1889)
Relating to creating a board of arbitration to settle and determine the controversy between the United States and the state of Texas relating to certain territory by them respectively claimed.
