HB 1286
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1510
87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the response and resilience of certain electricity service providers to major weather-related events or other natural disasters; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1578
87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1604
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2246
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to companies in which employees have ownership interests through employee stock ownership plans.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3131
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, SherylSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the information required to be included in the certificate of formation of a filing entity.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/22
HB 3364
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to business entities.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3640
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a preference in state purchasing for certain vendors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4070
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to requiring female representation on the boards of directors of certain publicly traded corporations; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4321
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the creation of the employee ownership assistance office within the Texas A&M University School of Business.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 344
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the use of electronic signatures that employ blockchain or distributed ledger technology in certain business or governmental transactions.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 356
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the facilities that may be financed by a public facilities corporation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 357
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the financing of certain grocery stores by a public facilities corporation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 591
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1203
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to business entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1634
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring female representation on the boards of directors of certain publicly traded corporations; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1714
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the Texas Community Reinvestment Act; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1782
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the response and resilience of certain utilities to major weather-related events or natural disasters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2029
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the employee ownership assistance office within the Texas A&M University School of Business.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2118
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to ensuring compliance with federal civil-rights laws by corporations doing business in Texas, and prohibiting discrimination in the selection of a corporation's board members.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2160
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the filing of an assumed name certificate by certain business entities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2227
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1198
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to companies in which employees have ownership interests through employee stock ownership plans.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1716
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to certain public facilities financed, owned, and operated by a public facility corporation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2361
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of limited liability companies and other business entities under the Penal Code.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3044
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to political expenditures made by a corporation to finance the solicitation of political contributions to a political committee.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3308
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to nonprofit legal services corporations.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3602
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to domestic corporations and other domestic entities.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3603
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to derivative proceedings on behalf of for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3606
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to ratification of defective corporate acts of nonprofit corporations; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3608
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to business entities.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3609
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the filing of an assumed name certificate by certain business entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3692
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the facilities that may be financed by a public facilities corporation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3694
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the financing of certain grocery stores by a public facilities corporation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4149
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4317
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the creation and use of public facilities corporations.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
SB 1197
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring female representation on the boards of directors of certain publicly traded corporations; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1258
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of limited liability companies and other business entities under the Penal Code.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1623
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to nonprofit legal services corporations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1650
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to employee-owned companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1689
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the creation and use of public facilities corporations.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1859
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to business entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1861
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to certain public facilities financed, owned, and operated by a public facility corporation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1969
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to ratification of defective corporate acts of nonprofit corporations; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1970
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the filing of an assumed name certificate by certain business entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 1971
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to domestic corporations and other domestic entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1972
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to derivative proceedings on behalf of for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2001
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2019
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring female representation on the governing authorities of certain business entities; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2171
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the facilities that may be financed by a public facilities corporation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2172
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the financing of certain grocery stores by a public facilities corporation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2259
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 64
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 906
85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 1251
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to Internet broadcasts of open meetings held by the board of directors of certain development corporations.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
HB 2594
85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the creation of the chancery court and the court of chancery appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2651
85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the authority of a development corporation to create a subsidiary corporation.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 2761
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to participate in a company or partnership organized to finance redevelopment projects.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
HB 2826
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to partnerships, limited liability companies, and other domestic and foreign entities and to series of limited liability companies and foreign entities.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2827
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to corporations, associations, real estate investment trusts, and related entities; authorizing fees.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2999
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
HB 3367
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to savings and loan associations, savings banks, residential mortgage loan originators and servicers, and other persons or entities under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending and the savings and mortgage lending commissioner; creating an offense; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3488
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to authorizing public benefit corporations.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HJR 54
85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 1517
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to partnerships, limited liability companies, and other domestic and foreign entities and to series of limited liability companies and foreign entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1518
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to corporations, associations, real estate investment trusts, and related entities; authorizing fees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1809
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1855
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to participate in a company or partnership organized to finance redevelopment projects.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 1916
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to savings and loan associations, savings banks, residential mortgage loan originators and servicers, and other persons or entities under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending and the savings and mortgage lending commissioner; creating an offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 590
84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1603
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the creation of the chancery court and the court of chancery appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1685
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service.
House: Corrections
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1864
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the ability of professional associations to hire certain health care professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2142
84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to corporations and fundamental business transactions.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2144
84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to partnerships and limited liability companies.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2330
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2511
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of the human trafficking prevention business partnership.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2667
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the abolishment of certain programs administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2679
84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the powers of a public facility corporation.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2769
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the date of expiration of a certain pilot revolving loan program established under the loanstar revolving loan program to provide for energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology for certain organizations.
House: Energy Resources
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2891
84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain filing and reporting requirements for certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 2941
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the computation of wages and cash compensation for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3168
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to remedies for oppression of minority shareholders by directors of closely held corporations.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3434
84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the definition of "person" under the Uniform Commercial Code.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3479
84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to authorizing certain distributions of income from a nonprofit corporation to members of the corporation who are certain nonprofit corporations.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3548
84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3594
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to credits against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the property of certain persons who provide an educational alternative for a child eligible to attend a public school in the district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3993
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to certain programs established by a municipality to provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HJR 64
84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 433
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to a membership interest in a limited liability company subject to a charging order.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 519
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the registration of dental support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 859
84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to partnerships and limited liability companies.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 860
84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to corporations and fundamental business transactions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 960
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1077
84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the definition of "person" under the Uniform Commercial Code.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1233
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to authorizing certain distributions of income from a nonprofit corporation to members of the corporation who are certain nonprofit corporations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1266
84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the powers of a public facility corporation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1528
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to corporate donations to a charity chosen by a political contributor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1541
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain reporting requirements for taxable entities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1563
84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1973
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the names of certain businesses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1232
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the contracting authority of the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1316
83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to exempting the first $1 million from total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1397
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to exempting the first $1 million from total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1624
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the assumed name of a series limited liability company.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1646
83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to revising provisions in certain laws governing certain banks and trust companies in this state to conform to changes in terminology made by the Business Organizations Code.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1809
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a cultural education facilities finance corporation to acquire and finance certain public property projects.
House: Ways & Means
1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
HB 1928
83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to social purposes of a for-profit corporation and the consideration of social purposes and other interests by officers and directors of a for-profit corporation.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1929
83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to business entities and associations.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1977
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to construction manager-agents and managers-at-risk used by governmental entities.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1980
83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to contributions by a corporation or labor organization from an employee or member that are used to assist a political committee; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2370
83-0 (2013)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for a limited period following the relocation of a taxable entity to this state from another state.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2565
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the formation of benefit corporations and to the consideration of public benefits and other interests by officers and directors of benefit corporations; providing for the imposition of a fee.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2622
83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of a low-profit limited liability company.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2780
83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of research technology corporations by institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions.
House: Technology Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2788
83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the licensing of captive insurance companies; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2879
83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to cemeteries and perpetual care cemetery corporations; creating an offense.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3254
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to making a political expenditure for the purpose of allowing a candidate or officeholder to address a meeting of a corporation or labor organization.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3778
83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to requiring state approval of bonds issued by housing finance corporations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3856
83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to building workforce skills to compete for trade-related jobs, business opportunities and investment.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 594
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to exempting the first $1 million from total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 615
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the contracting authority of the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 661
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to cemeteries and perpetual care cemetery corporations; creating an offense.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 699
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the contents of an assumed name certificate filed by certain businesses or professionals.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 734
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the licensing of captive insurance companies; authorizing fees and authorizing and imposing taxes.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 804
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to revising provisions in certain laws governing certain banks and trust companies in this state to conform to changes in terminology made by the Business Organizations Code.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 847
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to business entities and associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 849
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to social purposes of a for-profit corporation and the consideration of social purposes and other interests by officers and directors of a for-profit corporation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 932
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to ethics and accountability of certain public employees, public officers, political contributors, state contractors, and grant recipients; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1063
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the inclusion of natural gas as a public facility for a public facility corporation.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 479
82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, RobSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the location of board meetings of certain economic development corporations.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 521
82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the applicability of certain laws governing corporations to limited liability companies.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 877
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the definition of controlling interest for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1056
82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1263
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the powers, duties, and financing of certain facilities finance corporations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1742
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the authority of a regional transportation authority to create a local government corporation.
House: Transportation
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1814
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of water and certain equipment by water supply or sewer service corporations for use in fire suppression and the liability of those corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1873
82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to business entities and associations.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1954
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to certain S corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2000
82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to taxation of property owned or controlled by a public facility corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2077
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2349
82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of independent school districts to invest in corporate bonds.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 2359
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, ChuckSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to direct campaign expenditures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2393
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to a request by the owner of an ownership interest in a domestic entity that the interest be uncertificated.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2495
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, AnaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to cemeteries and perpetual care cemetery corporations; providing a penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2503
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to insurance agent licenses issued to certain foreign corporations and partnerships.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2606
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nash, Barbara
Relating to permissible political expenditures by a corporation or labor organization.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3215
82-0 (2011)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to a limitation on use of corporate revenue by economic development corporations.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 3244
82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to shareholder standing to institute or maintain a derivative proceeding after a merger.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3302
82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of certain Type A economic development corporations to undertake certain categories of projects.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 323
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the applicability of certain laws governing corporations to limited liability companies.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 748
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to business entities and associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 888
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the authority of a regional transportation authority to create a local government corporation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 1167
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to cemeteries and perpetual care cemetery corporations; providing a penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1451
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to direct campaign expenditures by corporations and labor organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1528
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to taxation of property owned or controlled by a public facility corporation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1543
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to invest in corporate bonds.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1568
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to shareholder standing after a merger.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1659
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of water and certain equipment by water supply or sewer service corporations for use in fire suppression and the liability of those corporations.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 391
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals, partnerships, partners, and limited liability companies; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1036
81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the method of computing the franchise tax and the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1049
81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the deduction of membership fees for correctional employee organizations from a state employee's salary.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1269
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 1476
81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, RalphSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to capital stock and surplus requirements for certain insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1617
81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to limited agricultural cooperatives; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
HB 1787
81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the designation or appointment of registered agents for service of process, notice, or demand on certain entities or associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/10
HB 1955
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to administrative and contract provisions applicable to certain nonprofit corporations located in large counties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2235
81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to business entities and associations.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2525
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to political expenditures made by a corporation or labor organization to finance the establishment and administration of a political committee.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2593
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to certain S corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2706
81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the authority of physicians and chiropractors to form certain entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3164
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to qualifications for an ad valorem tax exemption for property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3624
81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the applicability of certain laws governing corporations to limited liability companies.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3820
81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the governance and disclosure requirements of electric cooperative corporations and the review of complaints of electric cooperative corporation members by the Office of the Attorney General.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3994
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to insurance agent licenses issued to certain foreign corporations and partnerships.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4003
81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the rates and computation of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4103
81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, RandySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to management committees of certain nonprofit corporations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4265
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the definition of controlling interest for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
HB 4444
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the election of the speaker of the house of representatives; providing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 246
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals, partnerships, partners, and limited liability companies; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 323
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the franchise tax liability of certain taxable entities during an initial period of operation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 475
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions or in providing services to aid in economic development.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 500
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the powers, duties, and financing of cultural education facilities finance corporations.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 613
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to political contributions and expenditures; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 744
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to qualifications for an ad valorem tax exemption for property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1196
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to administrative and contract provisions applicable to certain nonprofit corporations located in large counties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1442
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to business entities and associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1773
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the applicability of certain laws governing corporations to limited liability companies.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
SB 2186
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain nonprofit corporations that award college scholarships.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2348
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the composition and appointment of the board of directors of a corporation to which the board of regents of The University of Texas System delegates investment authority for the permanent university fund or other funds under the control of the board of regents, and to the administration of that corporation.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2578
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to insurance agent licenses issued to certain foreign corporations and partnerships.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
SJR 15
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that Section 24, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, does not apply to a tax imposed on certain business entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 111
80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals, partnerships, partners, and limited liability companies; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1328
80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to political contributions and expenditures; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1417
80-0 (2007)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to foreclosure on a limited partner's partnership interest.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1447
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the requirement that a railroad corporation submit articles of incorporation or an amendment to articles of incorporation to the attorney general.
House: Judiciary Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1607
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the dissemination of false or misleading information by a professional association or organization for educators; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1737
80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to business entities and associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1753
80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for fees and dues of a state association or organization.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2490
80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the deadline for filing a personal financial statement by persons appointed to certain state offices.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2491
80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to political expenditures made by a corporation or labor organization to finance the establishment and administration of a political committee.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2492
80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the applicability of restrictions on corporate political contributions and expenditures to corporations organized under provisions of the Business Organizations Code.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2710
80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to renewal of certain alcoholic beverage permits held by a corporation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2777
80-0 (2007)
Author: Heflin, Joe | et. al.
Relating to a tax credit for certain corporations obtaining coverage for their employees under a health benefit plan.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2839
80-0 (2007)
Author: King, SusanSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the deadline for filing a personal financial statement by persons appointed to certain state offices.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2841
80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to entities subject to the revised franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2988
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the authority of certain development corporations to spend tax revenue on certain mass transit-related facilities.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3137
80-0 (2007)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to including in a bill or invoice an item represented to be for the full or partial payment of a state tax.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3314
80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to imposition, administration, collection, and enforcement of state taxes; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 3869
80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to political expenditures made by a corporation to finance the establishment and administration of a political committee.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
SB 83
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to political contributions and expenditures; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 423
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals, partnerships, partners, and limited liability companies; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 848
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the requirement that a railroad corporation submit articles of incorporation or an amendment to articles of incorporation to the attorney general.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 854
80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to business entities and associations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1089
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the authority of certain development corporations to spend tax revenue on certain mass transit-related facilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1105
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act, including the eligibility of property for economic benefits authorized by that Act.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1219
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to citizenship and residency requirements for alcoholic beverage license and permit holders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1736
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the powers, duties, and financing of cultural education facilities finance corporations.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1944
80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for fees and dues of a state association or organization.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3
79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing school property taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 117
79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to certain entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1005
79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1154
79-0 (2005)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to limited liability companies and partnerships.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1319
79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to business entities and associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/06
HB 1395
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1507
79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the regulation of corporations; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1666
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to a tax credit for certain corporations obtaining coverage for their employees under a health benefit plan.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2252
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to state purchases from foreign corporations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2817
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the identification of individuals who have been the initial directors of corporations that have forfeited charters or that have been involuntarily dissolved.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3210
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the regulation of political contributions and expenditures made by professional corporations.
House: Elections
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3282
79-0 (2005)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to a tax credit for donations of certain art to art museums in this state that are open to the public.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3291
79-0 (2005)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to political contributions and expenditures; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3347
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to certain political contributions and expenditures; providing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Recalled from subcommittee
HB 3437
79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the oversight of nonprofit corporations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3462
79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the lease of real property by a candidate for public office from a corporation, association, or labor organization; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Left pending in subcommittee
HR 1242
79-0 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Directing the Office of the Attorney General of Texas to conduct a study to ensure that high gasoline prices in Texas are not the result of consumer fraud and to provide information to help Texas consumers find the lowest possible price for gasoline in their community.
House: Ways & Means
Reported enrolled
SB 586
79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to business entities and associations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 746
79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the regulation of corporations; providing a penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1702
79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to limited liability companies and partnerships.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1785
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the punishment for a corporation or association convicted of an offense involving the criminally negligent inspection, maintenance, or operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SJR 10
79-2 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to Section 24, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, clarifying that a tax imposed on a business entity other than a sole proprietorship is not a personal income tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 69
79-3 (2006)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the allocation and apportionment of certain payments used in the determination of the taxable earned surplus of a corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 131
79-3 (2006)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to authority of certain enterprise projects to receive franchise tax credits for job creation and capital investment.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 145
79-3 (2006)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals, partnerships, partners, and limited liability companies; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 155
79-3 (2006)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the application, computation, and rates of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 48
79-3 (2006)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to authority of certain enterprise projects to receive franchise tax credits for job creation and capital investment.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
HB 412
78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the reorganization of a mutual life insurance company.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 694
78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to certain entities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 908
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to prohibiting certain foreign corporations from participating in state contracts.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 978
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to certain life insurance policies insuring the life of an officer, stockholder, partner, or employee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1156
78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to adoption of the Business Organizations Code.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1165
78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to corporations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1531
78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the powers and duties of gas and electric corporations.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1637
78-0 (2003)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the formation, organization, management, and records of certain business organizations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2000
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to persons eligible for a pawnshop license.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 2021
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the bankruptcy notice required to be filed by a regulated oil and gas entity.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2039
78-0 (2003)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to corporate ethics and integrity; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2040
78-0 (2003)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing certain state agencies to share information for investigative purposes.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2113
78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to franchise tax incentives for recycling.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2398
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to fiscal accountability for the receipt of a subsidy or other form of assistance for economic development purposes; providing a civil penalty.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2559
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the identification of individuals who have been the initial directors of corporations that have forfeited charters or that have been involuntarily dissolved.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2578
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the use of an electronic transmission by a corporation for purposes of giving notice, voting, or participating in a meeting.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2717
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to successor liability in asbestos claims.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2787
78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to Self-Insurance Trusts.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2835
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the expectation of measurable gain as a result of projects undertaken by corporations created in accordance with the Development Corporation Act of 1979, Article 5190.6 VTCS
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2998
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professionals.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3080
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George
Relating to the qualifications of a member of and meetings held by the board of directors of a nonprofit corporation.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3213
78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of veterinarians to form a professional association.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 145
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of the corporate integrity unit within the office of the attorney general.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 202
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the reorganization of a mutual life insurance company.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 311
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain foreign corporations from participating in state contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 536
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of certain accountants; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 605
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certification and audit of a corporate financial report; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1059
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to corporate ethics and integrity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1283
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professionals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1385
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the bankruptcy notice required to be filed by a regulated oil and gas entity.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1484
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: West, George
Relating to the acceptance of organization reports and permit applications and approval of certificates of compliance by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1492
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to economic incentives for corporations located in distressed counties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1520
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1544
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to business corporations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1616
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to expenditures for certain advertising that identifies a candidate; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1723
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to successor liability in asbestos claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1780
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to claiming a franchise tax credit for certain qualified capital investments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 71
78-4 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to state purchases from foreign corporations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 327
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to adoption of the Business Organizations Code; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 679
77-0 (2001)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to providing a deduction of not more than $100,000 for a corporation under the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 782
77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, DaleSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the ability of a development corporation to receive funding from a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 925
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 928
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the powers of a local government corporation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1215
77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1601
77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain corporations from the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1602
77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to exempting certain corporations from the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1670
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the functions of a municipal or county cultural education facilities finance corporation.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2306
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the extension of residence homestead ad valorem tax exemptions and protection from forced sale to a homestead owned by a family-owned business.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Tabled in committee
HB 2596
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2963
77-0 (2001)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the collection and enforcement of taxes; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3196
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to a limitation on the liability of directors of housing finance corporations.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 3490
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to filings made with the secretary of state by business organizations.
House: Business & Industry
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HJR 67
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend residence homestead ad valorem tax exemptions and protection from forced sale to a homestead owned by a family-owned business.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Tabled in committee
SB 354
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the powers of a local government corporation.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 480
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
No action taken in committee
SB 588
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the functions of a municipal or county cultural education facilities finance corporation.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 967
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to adoption of the Business Organizations Code; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1044
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the ability of a development corporation to receive funding from a municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1288
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to a limitation on the liability of directors of housing finance corporations.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1320
77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to filings made with the secretary of state by business organizations; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1323
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the recognition of certain foreign partnerships, associations, and other entities and the enforcement of related rights and obligations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1450
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the collection and enforcement of taxes; providing penalties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 876
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to certain nonprofit entities that provide health or long-term care or health benefit plans; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 1543
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the residency requirements for directors of certain economic development corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1572
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the authority of physicians and podiatrists to form certain jointly owned entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 2347
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain business documents filed and recorded with the secretary of state.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2453
76-0 (1999)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the authority of physicians and optometrists or therapeutic optometrists to form certain jointly owned entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2465
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the powers of a limited liability company.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2614
76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to creation of a county alliance to jointly authorize the creation of a development corporation.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2681
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to adoption of the Texas Business Organizations Code; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
SB 9
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to a franchise tax credit for corporations that provide financing for certain before and after school programs.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 441
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to tax exemptions and credits.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 570
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain business documents filed and recorded with the secretary of state.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 871
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the co-ownership of certain entities by physicians and podiatrists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 941
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the authority of mental health professionals to form certain jointly owned entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
SB 945
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the powers of a limited liability company.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1214
76-0 (1999)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the immunity and liability of a public facilities corporation.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 1466
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to immunity from liability of members of the board of directors of a public facility corporation.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Pres.
HB 777
75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the authority of a municipality to create an industrial development corporation and to levy a sales and use tax to carry out the projects of the corporation.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1104
75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to certain business organizations.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1149
75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to formation of certain professional associations.
House: Public Health Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1172
75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to nonprofit corporations.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1410
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to projects and reports of certain economic development corporations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1421
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a certain economic development corporation to contract with a member of the board of directors of the corporation or a member's spouse.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1633
75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the authority of a foreign limited liability partnership to transact business in this state.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
HB 1870
75-0 (1997)
Author: Marchant, Kenny | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the regulation of trust companies; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2100
75-0 (1997)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax and property tax credit for certain corporations.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HB 2162
75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the administration and financing of certain industrial development corporations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
HB 2631
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain business documents filed and recorded with the secretary of state.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2632
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to fees charged for records filed with and maintained by the secretary of state.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
HB 2772
75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the registration and reporting by commercial solicitors and restrictions on charitable solicitation.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
HB 3412
75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to the regulation of corporate sureties that write bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 293
75-0 (1997)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the authority of a municipality to create an industrial development corporation and to levy a sales and use tax to carry out the projects of the corporation.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 554
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 555
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to certain business organizations; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 747
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the administration and financing of certain industrial development corporations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
SB 917
75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the ownership of a professional association.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 959
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the regulation of trust companies; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1836
75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the authority of a foreign limited liability partnership to transact business in this state; providing a penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1837
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain business documents filed and recorded with the secretary of state.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Point of order sustained
HB 775
74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to corporations transacting certain insurance business.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1067
74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a franchise tax credit for a corporation that provides a loaned teacher to a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1295
74-0 (1995)
Author: Clemons, BillySponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the regulation of certain securities.
House: Pensions and Investments Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1347
74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the registration and reporting by commercial solicitors and restrictions on charitable solicitation.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1425
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to business organizations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1436
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the financing of certain residential developments by a housing finance corporation.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1445
74-0 (1995)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to administration and collection of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1706
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ramsay, TomSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the management and powers of and collection of taxes for certain industrial development corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
HB 2111
74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to permitting the creation of gas marketing cooperative corporations under the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2236
74-0 (1995)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to the apportionment of taxable capital and taxable earned surplus to the state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2492
74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to industrial development corporations created by certain cities and the taxes levied for projects of those corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2762
74-0 (1995)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the review and approval of certain permits by the state, a municipality, or other local governmental agencies.
House: Land and Resource Management
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3041
74-0 (1995)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of cities, to create corporations, to levy sales and use taxes, and to utilize all functions and procedures of the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3137
74-0 (1995)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to taxes levied for projects of industrial development corporations created for specific purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 631
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duties and assets of housing finance corporations.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 644
74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to administration and collection of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/96
SB 915
74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain meetings of the board of directors of an industrial development corporation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 1112
74-0 (1995)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to industrial development corporations created by certain cities and the taxes levied for projects of those corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1120
74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to permitting the creation of gas marketing cooperative corporations under the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and providing a state franchise tax exemption for such associations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1187
74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the apportionment of taxable capital and taxable earned surplus to the state.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1216
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the registration and reporting by commercial solicitors and restrictions on charitable solicitation.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1275
74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the regulation of certain securities.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1355
74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the authority of cities, to create corporations, to levy sales and use taxes, and to utilize all functions and procedures of the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1466
74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the review and approval of certain permits by the state, a municipality, or other local governmental agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1642
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to industrial development corporations created by certain cities.
Senate: Economic Development
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SB 1704
74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the review and approval of certain permits by the state, a municipality, or other local governmental agencies.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 273
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to partnerships and the regulation of limited partnership interests as securities; adopting the Texas Revised Partnership Act; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/94
HB 274
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the use of in-house counsel by the State Securities Board.
House: Investments & Banking
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 415
73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to rights and remedies under The Securities Act.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 625
73-0 (1993)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to the local regulation of the location of businesses selling alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1212
73-0 (1993)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the creation of state limited banking associations.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1288
73-0 (1993)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to excluding compensation of officers or directors in computing franchise tax liability.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1494
73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the organization and operation of nonprofit corporations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/94
HB 1841
73-0 (1993)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to economic development corporations; providing that agencies of the federal government may be deemed "users" under the terms of this act; providing for elections to be held on either specific or general purpose propositions; and providing for an election for the dissolution of such corporations.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2214
73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to restrictions on the formation or operation of a public corporation by a local government.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2297
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ramsay, TomSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the incorporation of certain industrial development corporations and the projects, powers, and limitation of those corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
HJR 57
73-0 (1993)
Author: Mowery, AnnaSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the constitutional provision limiting the consideration for which stock and bonds of a corporation may be issued.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 118
73-0 (1993)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the use of in-house counsel by the State Securities Board.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 197
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to rights and remedies under The Securities Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 237
73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to a temporary credit for certain franchise taxes paid by a corporation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 382
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the organization and operation of nonprofit corporations.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 518
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to rights and remedies of a buyer under The Securities Act.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
SB 909
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to partnerships and the regulation of limited partnership interests as securities; adopting the Texas Revised Partnership Act; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1214
73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the priority for the distribution of the assets of a trust company on its liquidation.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1311
73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the powers of certain cooperative associations.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SJR 33
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the constitutional provision limiting the consideration for which stock and bonds of a corporation may be issued.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 278
72-0 (1991)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the authority and operation of certain business organizations which provide for limited liability.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 505
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a deduction from the payment of the franchise tax for certain corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 548
72-0 (1991)
Author: Evans, LarrySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the professional association of podiatrists and medical doctors.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 575
72-0 (1991)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the designation of expert witnesses by the claimant in a professional malpractice claim.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 691
72-0 (1991)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the liability of partners in certain professional partnerships.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 901
72-0 (1991)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a development corporation by certain cities and to the levy of a municipal sales and use tax for the corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 916
72-0 (1991)
Author: Marchant, KenSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the municipalities that may create an industrial development corporation and the sales and use tax that may be levied for the benefit of certain industrial development corporations and for the reduction of property taxes.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 963
72-0 (1991)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the use of public ways by corporations.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1150
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cook, John | et. al.
Relating to the use of funds of certain industrial development corporations for solid waste disposal and recycling projects.
House: Ways & Means
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 1244
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cain, David | et. al.
Relating to control share acquisitions and certain business combinations.
House: Business & Commerce
Coauthor Authorized
HB 1262
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations; authorizing the imposition and use of a county sales and use tax for industrial development.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1387
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, RenatoSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to projects undertaken by certain industrial development corporations.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1553
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the imposition, collection, administration, and enforcement of a franchise tax on corporate and noncorporate businesses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1554
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of, and the distribution of revenue from, a tax on certain commercial, business, and financial activities of corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2134
72-0 (1991)
Author: Larry, Jerald
Relating to a requirement for consolidated franchise tax reporting for parent and subsidiary corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2265
72-0 (1991)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to a corporation' filing of articles of dissoluton.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2281
72-0 (1991)
Author: Tallas, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of state limited banking associations.
House: Financial Institutions
Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 2418
72-0 (1991)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the authorization of investments in certain development corporation securities and development bank securites by certain private and governmental investors.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 2564
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to public facility corporations and the sponsors thereof.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2693
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to liability of subscribers and shareholders of Texas business corporations.
House: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 2764
72-0 (1991)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the incorporation of and membership in a cooperative association.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2794
72-0 (1991)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to members and subscribers of a cooperative association.
House: Business & Commerce
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2814
72-0 (1991)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to venue for an action against certain foreign companies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2871
72-0 (1991)
Author: Glaze, Bob
Relating to projects undertaken by certain industrial development corporations.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HJR 77
72-0 (1991)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the constitutional provision limiting the consideration for which stock and bonds of a corporation may be issued.
House: Business & Commerce
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 302
72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the liability of partners in certain professional partnerships.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 376
72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the creation of a development corporation by certain cities and to the levy of a municipal sales and use tax for the corporation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 519
72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the authority and operation of certain business organizations which provide for limited liability.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 581
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to control share acquisitions and certain business combinations.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 590
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the professional association of podiatrists and medical doctors.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 650
72-0 (1991)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to a sales and use tax imposed for an industrial development corporation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 679
72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the authorization of investments in certain development corporation securities and development bank securities by certain private and governmental investors and certain public retirement systems.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 787
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the amount of the sales and use tax municipalities may levy for the benefit of certain industrial development corporations and the composition of the board of directors of certain industrial development corporations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1159
72-0 (1991)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to liability of subscribers and shareholders of Texas business corporations.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1379
72-0 (1991)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to public facility corporations and the sponsors thereof.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1451
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the incorporation of and membership of hospitals and a hospital council or related subgroup in a cooperative assocation.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 1457
72-0 (1991)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Conley, Karyne
Relating to allowing entities formed as a trust to be eligible members and subscribers of a cooperative formed under the Cooperative Association Act.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1534
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the granting of authority to certain industrial development corporations to purchase certain securities of a private corporation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 35
72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the constitutional provision limiting the consideration for which stock and bonds of a corporation may be issued.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 38
72-1 (1991)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations; authorizing the imposition and use of a county sales and use tax for an industrial development.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 175
72-1 (1991)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to registered limited liability partnerships; creating an offense and providing a penalty.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 179
72-1 (1991)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 184
72-1 (1991)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to registered limited liability partnerships and certain commercial transactions; creating an offense and providing a penalty.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 97
72-1 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to registered limited liability partnerships; creating an offense and providing a penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3
72-2 (1991)
Author: Lewis, Gibson | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Major Employer Development Corporation and the issuance of revenue bonds for major industrial and manufacturing activities.
House: Business & Commerce
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 12
72-2 (1991)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to registered limited liability partnerships; creating an offense and providing a penalty.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 13
72-2 (1991)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to registered limited liability parternships and certain commercial transactions; creating an offense and providing a penalty.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 16
72-2 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to industrial development corporations created by certain municipalities in counties bordering Mexico.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 79
72-2 (1991)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the creation of state limited banking associations.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
SB 4
72-2 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the creation of the Texas Major Employer Development Corporation and the issuance of revenue bonds for major industrial and manufacturing activities.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 46
72-2 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to industrial development corporations created by certain municipalities in counties bordering Mexico.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 62
72-2 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of state limited banking associations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 176
71-0 (1989)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to entities eligible to be a corporation's registered agent.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 251
71-0 (1989)
Author: Gavin, JohnSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the governing board, regulation, and authority of group hospital service corporations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 472
71-0 (1989)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the incorporation, organization, operation, taxation, reorganization, and dissolution of certain corporations, real estate investment trusts, professional corporations, and professional ....
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 608
71-0 (1989)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the definition of a railroad company for the purposes of incorporation and regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Transportation Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 741
71-0 (1989)
Author: Colbert, Paul | et. al.
Relating to disclosure of foreign ownership of a Texas corporation.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1465
71-0 (1989)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to exempting from sales and use taxes certain transfers of property among affiliated corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1552
71-0 (1989)
Author: Larry, Jerald | et. al.
Relating to business and industrial development corporations; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Financial Institutions
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1663
71-0 (1989)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the taxable capital of a bank holding company for franchise tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1940
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of and issuance of bonds by public facility corporations to purchase the obligations of certain sponsoring local governmental entities.
House: Business & Commerce
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2079
71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to acts of public agencies that jointly own one or more airports pursuant to joint action agreements.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 2119
71-0 (1989)
Author: Edge, EldonSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the sale or transfer of stock in a water supply or sewer service corporation and to the rights of the person to whom the stock is sold or transferred.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2220
71-0 (1989)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to certain prohibited payments to officers and directors of a corporation in relation to a change of control of the corporation; providing civil penalties.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2507
71-0 (1989)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to venue of foreign corporations.
House: Judiciary
Postponed in committee
HB 2531
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of, and the distribution of revenue from, a tax on certain commercial, business, and financial activities of corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2537
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the exclusion of partnership and corporations from the definition of consumer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2554
71-0 (1989)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to control share acquisitions and certain business combinations.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2568
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine | et. al.
Relating to contributions to a political party by a corporation or labor organization; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2571
71-0 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to liability of subscribers and shareholders of Texas business corporations.
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
HB 2587
71-0 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to limitation of liability of directors of certain corporations, associations or other organizations.
House: Business & Commerce
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 3209
71-0 (1989)
Author: Finnell, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J.E. | et. al.
Relating to creation and operation of the Emerging Technologies Commercialization Corporation.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HJR 37
71-0 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, Stan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the imposition of both a corporate income tax and a franchise tax on the assets of corporations.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 98
71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the governing board, regulation, and authority of group hospital service corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 334
71-0 (1989)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Gavin, John
Relating to authorized investments of and the transaction of business by certain domestic insurance companies with defined clearing corporations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 464
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to a limit on the liability of certain professional corporations, associations, and partnerships, and their members, officers, and employees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in s/c
SB 608
71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the incorporation, organization, operation, reorganization, and dissolution of certain corporations, real estate investment trusts, professional corporations, and professional associations.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 659
71-0 (1989)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to control share acquisitions and certain business combinations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 820
71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of and issuance of bonds by public facility corporations to purchase the obligations of certain sponsoring local governmental entities.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 971
71-0 (1989)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 975
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the definition of an agency or representative of a railroad corporation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1020
71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, O.H. | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited payments to officers and directors of a corporation in relation to a change of control of the corporation; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 1127
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to venue of foreign corporations.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1174
71-0 (1989)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to acts of public agencies that jointly own one or more airports pursuant to joint action agreements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
SB 1271
71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to limitation of liability of directors of certain corporations, associations, or other organizations.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1427
71-0 (1989)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to liability of subscribers and shareholders of Texas business corporations.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1569
71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the qualifications of certain business entities to enter into contracts or transactions with institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1738
71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the authority of certain counties to establish a county facilities corporation to finance projects, by the issuance of bonds or other methods, for the benefit of the counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1801
71-0 (1989)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to exempting certain corporations that are exempt from federal income tax from the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1806
71-0 (1989)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to providing relief from franchise and sales and use taxes for new small businesses.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 85
71-4 (1990)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 33
71-5 (1990)
Author: McCollough, Parker
Relating to the amount of the sales and use tax municipalities may levy for the benefit of certain industrial development corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 41
71-5 (1990)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 49
70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, EdSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the regulation of membership camping resorts; enacting the Texas Membership Camping Resort Act.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 77
70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, RichardSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the use of a name of a business entity that misleadingly implies that the entity is a corporation.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 175
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, ClintSponsor: Anderson, Richard
Relating to use of a corporate name and to a contract with, or a license or permit issued to, a corporation.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 198
70-0 (1987)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to the eligibility of open-space or timber land owned by a corporation for special property tax appraisal.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 337
70-0 (1987)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to limited partnerships.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 372
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, ClintSponsor: Anderson, Richard
Relating to service of citation on corporations and joint-stock associations.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 403
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the liability of corporation directors to a corporation or its shareholders.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 418
70-0 (1987)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the incorporation, organization, operation, reorganization, and dissolution of certain corporations; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 514
70-0 (1987)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the application of state statutes governing corporations to a city, town, or village.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 566
70-0 (1987)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the liability of corporation officers and directors to a corporation or its shareholders.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 706
70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to liability of corporation directors to a corporation or its shareholders or of a trustee of a pension trust to a beneficiary.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 816
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to liability of directors of certain corporations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1180
70-0 (1987)
Author: Schoolcraft, AlanSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to notice of intention to dissolve a corporation.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1439
70-0 (1987)
Author: Perry, Rick
Relating to authorizing corporations and labor organizations to make limited political contributions to candidates for office-holders.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1469
70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the validation of certain acts of a hospital facilities development corporation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1533
70-0 (1987)
Author: Larry, Jerald
Relating to business and industrial corporations; providing civil or criminal penalties.
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
HB 1718
70-0 (1987)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to exempting from the franchise tax certain corporations whose only business in this state is the solicitation of orders at trade shows.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1825
70-0 (1987)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to the authority of limited partnerships to exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1987
70-0 (1987)
Author: Melton, BobSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to assistance for the creation and operation of shared foreign sales corporations for the benefit of certain state businesses.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 2135
70-0 (1987)
Author: Patrick, KaeSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to indemnification of officers and directors of reciprocal and interinsurance exchanges.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 2193
70-0 (1987)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Anderson, Richard
Relating to adoption of the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, governing fraudulent transfers of assets and fraudulent obligations.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 2234
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the standards of corporate behavior, imposing liability and certain penalties.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2366
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to donations made to political parties by corporations and labor organizations; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HCR 4
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson, David
Requesting Congress to enact legislation that will deter hostile takeovers of corporations.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
SB 189
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to filing and approval of certificates and articles of incorporation of insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 246
70-0 (1987)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 260
70-0 (1987)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Hury, James
Relating to liability of certain directors of certain corporations and associations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 288
70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the liability of corporation officers and directors to a corporation or its shareholders.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 314
70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
To adopt general statutory provisions applicable to business or nonprofit corporations, including certain penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 315
70-0 (1987)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the application of state statutes governing corporations to a city, town, or village.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 329
70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the venue of certain civil actions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
SB 462
70-0 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Earley, Robert
Relating to the powers and duties of a health facilities development corporation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 563
70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to limited partnerships.
House: Judiciary Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 575
70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to liability of directors of certain corporations in certain circumstances.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 597
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to insurance required as a condition for obtaining a permit, license, or other authorization from a state agency.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 759
70-0 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to authorizing corporations and labor organizations to make limited political contributions to certain candidates, office-holders, or political committees.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 786
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the power of an electric cooperative corporation to indemnify and to purchase indemnity insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
SB 916
70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the regulation of trust companies and other corporations exercising trust powers.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 954
70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Gavin, John
Relating to the operation and regulation of fraternal benefit societies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1036
70-0 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to the authority of certain partnerships to exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1170
70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the determination and reporting of surplus, assets, and liabilities for purposes of the franchise tax and to certain exemptions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 1277
70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the punishment of corporations or associations convicted of a criminal offense; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1278
70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the dissolution of a corporation by the Attorney General.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1388
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to the duration of existence of agricultural cooperative marketing associations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 1435
70-0 (1987)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to activities that may be performed by cooperative associations and their systems.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3
70-1 (1987)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the venue of certain civil actions.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
SB 7
70-1 (1987)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the venue of certain civil actions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Committee of the Whole
Effective in 90 days--9/2/87
HB 47
70-2 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the financing of budgeted expenditures and needs of taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 55
70-2 (1987)
Author: Larry, Jerald
Relating to business and industrial development corporations; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 41
70-2 (1987)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the creation of nonprofit corporations for the purpose of financing by and on behalf of taxing units their budgeted expenditure requirements pending tax and other revenue collections; authorizing the issuance of tax anticipation notes by taxing units and their sale to and purchase by such nonprofit corporations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained
HB 104
69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the operation of emergency fire-fighting vehicles through a mutual aid organization.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 548
69-0 (1985)
Author: Blanton, Bill
Relating to certain taxes administered by the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 911
69-0 (1985)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to actions against a corporation accruing after the dissolution of the corporation.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1010
69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to professional corporations.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1036
69-0 (1985)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to reporting requirements of persons registered for engaging in activities to influence legislation or administrative action on behalf of a corporation partially or totally owned by a foreign government.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 1442
69-0 (1985)
Author: Moreno, AlexSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the sale or transfer of stock, memberships, and other rights of participation in certain water supply corporations.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1574
69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to exemption of certain associations from regulation as health maintenance organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1580
69-0 (1985)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to authorizing corporations to make political contributions to candidates and officeholders.
House: Elections
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1618
69-0 (1985)
Author: Arnold, Gordon "Doc"Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the registration of certain corporate names.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1620
69-0 (1985)
Author: Arnold, Gordon "Doc"
Relating to the indemnification of directors and others serving at the request of a Non-Profit Corporation for certain expenses incurred.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1623
69-0 (1985)
Author: Arnold, Gordon "Doc"
Relating to certain technical corrections and miscellaneous amendments to certain provisions of the Texas Business Corporation Act, as amended, the Texas Miscellaneous Corporation Laws Act, as amended, the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act, as amended, and the Texas Professional Corporation Act, as amended, including those pertaining to indemnification of directors and officers by business corporations, the officers of a corporation, the execution and verification of documents filed with the Secretary of State, authorized shares, capital surplus, determination of net assets and surplus, the election of directors to fill vacancies, validity of interested director transactions, the size of committees of boards of directors, mergers of subsidiaries into parent corporations, the internal affairs of foreign corporations, management powers following dissolution of a corporation, indemnification of directors and officers by non-profit corporations, telephonic meetings of directors and members of non-profit corporations, and powers to wind up and dissolve professional corporations; amending the Texas Business Corporation Act, as amended, by amending Sections A, B, G, H, J, M, P, Q, and R, Article 2.02-1; Section B, Article 2.10; Section A, Article 2.12; Article 2.13; Sections B and E, Article 2.17; Section A, Article 2.19; Subsection (2), Section E, Article 2.22; Section A, Article 2.36; Section A, Article 2.42; Section B, Article 4.03; Section A, Article 4.04; Section D, Article 4.07; Section B, Article 4.10; Section B, Article 4.11; Section B, Article 4.12; Section A, Article 5.04; Section B, Article 5.16; Section A, Article 6.06; Section A, Article 8.01; Section A, Article 8.02; Section B, Article 8.05; Section B, Article 8.09; and Section B, Article 8.14; and adding Section D, Article 2.34; Article 2.35-1; and Article 10.02; amending the Texas Miscellaneous Corporation Laws Act, as amended (Article 1302, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) by amending Section B, Article 1302--2.07; Section A, Article 1302--2.08; and Article 1302--7.01; and deleting Articles 1302--6.25 and 1302--6.26; and amending the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act, as amended (Article 1396, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) by adding Article 1396--2.22A and 1396--9.11 and deleting Article 1396--2.22; and amending Section 14 of the Texas Professional Corporation Act, as amended (Article 1528e, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1681
69-0 (1985)
Author: Taylor, M.A.Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the use of assumed names by foreign insurance corporations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1920
69-0 (1985)
Author: Short, Alex
Relating to certain conditions for licensing corporations as legal reserve life insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 533
69-0 (1985)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Arnold, Gordon "Doc"
Relating to certain technical corrections and miscellaneous amendments to certain provisions of the Texas Business Corporation Act, as amended, the Texas Miscellaneous Corporation Laws Act, as amended, the Texas Non-Profit, as amended, and the Texas Professional Corporation Act, as amended, including those pertaining to indemnification of directors, officers, and others by business and nonprofit corporations, the officers of corporations, the execution of documents, authorized shares, determination of net assets and surplus, directors and boards of directors, mergers, foreign corporations, dissolution of corporations, meetings; providing a penalty; amending the Texas Business Corporation Act, as amended (Volume 3A, Article 1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by amending Subdivision (4) of Section A and Sections B, G, H, J, M, P, Q, and R, Article 2.02-1; Section B, Article 2.10; Section A, Article 2.12; Article 2.13; Sections B and E, Article 2.17; Section A, Article 2.19; Subsection (2), Section E, Article 2.22; Section A, Article 2.36; Section A, Article 2.42; Section B, Article 4.03; Section A, Article 4.04; Section D, Article 4.07; Section B, Article 4.10; Section B, Article 4.11; Section B, Article 4.12; Section A, Article 5.04; Section B, Article 5.16; Section A, Article 6.06; Section A, Article8.01; Section A, Article 8.02; Section B, Article 8.05; Section B, Article 8.09; and Section B, Article 8.14; and by adding Section D, Article 2.34; Article 2.35-1; and Article 10.02; amending the Texas Miscellaneous Corporation Laws Act, as amended (Article 1302-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by amending Section A, Article 1302-2.08; and Article 1302-7.01; and repealing Articles 1302-6.25 and 1302-6.26; and amending the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act, as amended (Article 1396-2.22A and 1396-9.11 and repealing Article 1396-2.22; and amending Section 14 of the Texas Professional Corporation Act, as amended (Article 1528e, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 667
69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to actions against a corporation accruing after the dissolution of the corporation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 982
69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to authorizing and limiting the use of corporate names by domestic and foreign corporations; amending Article 2.07, Section A. of the Texas Business Corporation Act; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1138
69-0 (1985)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to use of assumed names by foreign insurance corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
SB 1417
69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and operations of the Texas Commercial Fishing Craft Insurance Association.
Senate: Economic Development
Postponed in committee
HB 46
69-3 (1986)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the powers of water supply corporations and the authority of cities, counties, and other political subdivisions to contract with water supply corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 76
69-3 (1986)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to liability of corporation directors to a corporation or its shareholders.
House: Business & Commerce
Posting rule suspended
SB 39
69-3 (1986)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the name and powers of water supply corporations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 129
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the possession of a firearm at a meeting of a secret organization.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
HB 449
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leonard, Jr., BobSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the financial transactions of a corporation.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 669
68-0 (1983)
Author: Laney, JamesSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to agricultural cooperatives.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 918
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to the calculation of the surplus of a corporation for the purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 919
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to the calculation of the capital assets for franchise tax purposes of a corporation that owns an interest in a Texas subsidiary corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 966
68-0 (1983)
Author: Jackson, Lee
Relating to state regulation of corporations.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
HB 1000
68-0 (1983)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to dental health service corporations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
HB 1255
68-0 (1983)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the powers of an electric copperative corporation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1317
68-0 (1983)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Relating to filing fees for limited partnerships.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1464
68-0 (1983)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the creation, powers, and dissolution of public nonprofit corporations to aid in financing agricultural enterprises and facilities.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1608
68-0 (1983)
Author: Gibson, JaySponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to powers of certain partnerships or other combinations of corporations that provide energy for utilities.
House: Energy Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1780
68-0 (1983)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to the establishment of a nonprofit corporation to issue obligations to pay the costs of acquiring land and constructing and equipping state office buildings and parking facilities.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
HB 1789
68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the powers and duties of a corporation, its directors, and committees and the liabilities of a director of a corporation and to the indemnification of and maintenance of liability insurance for certain corporate directors, officers, employees, agents, and certain nominees and designees identified in this Act; defining "net assets" and methods of determining assets and surplus.
House: Business & Commerce
Coauthor authorized
HB 1853
68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to the regulation of monopolies, contracts, combinations, and conspiracies in restraint of trade or commerce; containing enforcement provisions.
House: Business & Commerce
Postponed
HB 2050
68-0 (1983)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the treatment of electric cooperative corporations as governmental bodies for certain purposes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2151
68-0 (1983)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to remedies surviving dissolution of a corporation.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
HB 2179
68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to the formation of cooperative corporations for the acquisition of housing facilities for the stockholders thereof.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
HB 2197
68-0 (1983)
Author: Barton, Bob
Relating to election of directors of certain electric cooperative corporations.
House: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2198
68-0 (1983)
Author: Barton, Bob
Relating to election of directors of certain electric cooperative corporations.
House: State Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 2233
68-0 (1983)
Author: Jackson, LeeSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to housing finance corporations and the issuance of revenue bonds in order to carry out the purposes of the Act.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Motion withdrawn
SB 119
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for corporations that hold property exclusively for other corporations that are exempted from the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 165
68-0 (1983)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to regulation of dental health service corporations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 198
68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to tax credits for corporations engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling, or installing solar energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
SB 420
68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Jackson, Lee
Relating to state regulation of corporations; requiring filing of certain notices and statements with the Secretary of State and placing certain duties on the Secretary of State; increasing certain fees.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 530
68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the calculation of the surplus of a corporation for the purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 531
68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Messer, Bill
Repealing the use of the short form for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 532
68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the calculation of the capital assets for franchise tax purposes of a corporation that owns an interest in a Texas subsidiary corporation.
Senate: Economic Development
Record vote
SB 559
68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to the powers and duties of a corporation, its directors, and committees and the liabilities of a director of a corporation and to the indemnification of and maintenance of liability insurance for certain corporate directors, officers, employees, agents, and certain nominees and designees identified in this Act; defining "net assets" and providing methods of determining assets and surplus for certain purposes.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 607
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to exemptions from assessments of certain producers' product sales and to notice of referendum to authorize an assessment or to add new territory; providing an effective date contingent on adoption of a constitutional amendment.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Filed without the Governor's signature
SB 639
68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the powers of an electric cooperative corporation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 954
68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to issuance of certificates to corporations to act as variable annuity agents.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 957
68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the exercise of jurisdiction over nonresidents by Texas courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1094
68-0 (1983)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Simpson, Bob
Relating to certificates of contribution, tax liability, policy limits, and guaranty fund provisions; to the regulation and licensing of agents for companies; and to certain powers and duties of the State Board of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1182
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to remedies surviving dissolution of a corporation.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 1343
68-0 (1983)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to fraud in a transaction involving real estate or stock in a corporation or joint stock company.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken
SB 1376
68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Wright, Brad
Relating to the incorporation, regulation, administration, funding, and dissolution of nonprofit education finance corporations created by cities and counties for the purpose of promoting opportunities for education through providing loans to students or promoting and developing new, expanded, and improveded educational facilities; prescribing the duties, powers, and privileges of the corporations and their sponsoring political entities; permitting higher education authorities to be converted into nonprofit higher education finance corporations; adding Chapter 59, to Title 3, Texas Education Code.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Education
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
SB 1403
68-0 (1983)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to entities authorized to act as utility corporation.
Senate: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
SJR 21
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to associations of producers of agricultural commodities.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on daily Constitutional Amendments Calendar
HB 67
68-2 (1984)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
House: Ways & Means
See remarks
HB 125
68-2 (1984)
Author: Emmett, EdSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the creation, administration, actions powers and dissolution of transportation corporations by the State Highway and Public Transportation Commission to carry out certain public purposes of the Commission.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 50
68-2 (1984)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the creation of transportation corporations by the State Highway and Public Transportation Commission to carry out certain public purposes of the Commission; providing for the administration, actions and dissolution of such corporations; containing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 520
67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to application of the open meetings law to industrial and medical development corporations and housing finance corporations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 831
67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to the disclosure of foreign investment and corporate investment in agricultural land in Texas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
No action taken
HB 1056
67-0 (1981)
Author: Coody, Bill
Relating to the franchise tax payment deposit required of a domestic corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1144
67-0 (1981)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to close corporations.
House: Judiciary Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1346
67-0 (1981)
Author: Laney, JamesSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the duration of existence of a marketing association.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1620
67-0 (1981)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to political contributions by corporations and labor organizations in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1896
67-0 (1981)
Author: Nowlin, JamesSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to regulation of sale and issuance of securities of mutual loan corporations, farmers' cooperative associations, and farmers' cooperative societies.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1908
67-0 (1981)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to exemption from property taxation property used to provide housing or nursing care for retired veterans and their families.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1915
67-0 (1981)
Author: Ceverha, BillSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to fees for examination of trust companies.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1985
67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the powers of a corporation engaged in the business of transporting carbon dioxide.
House: Transportation
Postponed
HB 2159
67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the regulation of monopolies, contracts, combinations and conspiracies in restraint of trade or commerce.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2207
67-0 (1981)
Author: Messer, BillSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the authority of certain common carrier pipelines to incorporate under state law.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2262
67-0 (1981)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to industrial development corporations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2350
67-0 (1981)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the creation and operation of housing finance corporations, bonds issued for housing in the State of Texas and entities issuing such bonds, housing in economically depressed or blighted areas. pref. no. 87.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 369
67-0 (1981)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to state regulation of corporations and nonprofit corporations.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 809
67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to close corporations.
House: Judiciary Senate: Economic Development
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
SB 818
67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to political contribution by corporations and labor organizations in certain elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
SB 838
67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for corporations that hold property exclusively for other corporations that are exempted from the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 962
67-0 (1981)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the powers of a corporation engaged in the business of transporting carbon dioxide.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 978
67-0 (1981)
Author: Howard, EdSponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to industrial development corporations; their projects, management, powers, duties, privileges, and their funding and certain tax exemptions; placing certain duties on the Texas Industrial Commission; creating the Texas Small Business Development Corporation with certain powers and limitations; providing for tax liability on lessees, purchasers, or lenders; validating the formation of certain corporations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1013
67-0 (1981)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the application of the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act to nonprofit legal services corporations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1120
67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to certain combinations of common carrier pipelines.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken
HB 387
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hill, Danny
Relating to disposition of assets of a corporation, derivative suits, and certain corporate mergers.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 488
66-0 (1979)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to bringing of actions against persons indebted to corporation.
House: Judiciary
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 489
66-0 (1979)
Author: Simpson, BobSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to corporations.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 492
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to deposits required by municipal corporations and other entities for installing certain services.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 567
66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, BennieSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to the membership, liability of members, and powers of a partnership.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 926
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hill, DannySponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the period of duration of certain corporations.
House: Judiciary Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1542
66-0 (1979)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the right of a foreign corporation to transact a trust business in the state.
House: Financial Institutions
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1654
66-0 (1979)
Author: Ware, Bob
Relating to distribution of certain labor organization financial reports to members of the labor organization; providing a penalty.
House: Employment Practices
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 1735
66-0 (1979)
Author: Davis, BobSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the state's liability for and defense of claims based on certain conduct of persons serving on the governing boards of foundations, corporations, or associations at the request and on behalf of The University of Texas System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1876
66-0 (1979)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Authorizing cities and counties to create and utilize public nonprofit corporations for the purpose of providing a means of financing the cost of residential ownership and development that will provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for residents; defining terms; prescribing the procedures for the creation, organization, and dissolution of a corporation; prescribing the powers of a corporation; providing for the issuance, payment, security, and characteristics of a corporation's bonds; providing for exemption from taxation of properties of a corporation; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; providing for the cumulative effect of the act; providing a severability clauses; and declaring an emergency.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1916
66-0 (1979)
Author: Chavez, Melchor
Relating to citrus marketing association.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1929
66-0 (1979)
Author: Massey, Tom
Relating to the liabilities of a director or officer of a corporation that has had its right to do business in this state forfeited.
House: Ways & Means
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1995
66-0 (1979)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to higher education authorities created for the purpose of acquiring student loan notes.
House: Higher Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 2017
66-0 (1979)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Relating to the power of a trustor to authorize a corporate trustee to deposit trust funds with itself.
House: Financial Institutions
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 2030
66-0 (1979)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the licensing of certain professional corporations as insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2040
66-0 (1979)
Author: Browder, JimSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to and providing that surviving widows and children of shareholders may share in the profits of certain insurance agencies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2093
66-0 (1979)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Providing for the creation and administration of development corporations to carry out certain public purposes of cities, counties, and certain other political subdivisions relating to the promotion and development of commercial, industrial, manufacturing, medical, and research enterprises to promote and encourage employment, public health and the public welfare.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 142
66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Hill, Danny
Relating to disposition of assets of a corporation and certain corporate mergers.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 153
66-0 (1979)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Cartwright, Donald
Relating to the incorporation, funding, powers, duties, and management of mutual trust investment companies and to ownership of stock of the companies.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 177
66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the procedure of the dissolution of a domestic corporation and for the withdrawal of a foreign corporation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 179
66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to a derivative suit brought by a creditor of a corporation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 418
66-0 (1979)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to regulation of certain water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 462
66-0 (1979)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to the liability of a trustee or of a personal representative of the estate of a decedent who continues a partnership in the place of the deceased partner.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 509
66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to the membership, liability of members, and powers and restrictions of a partnership and its members.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
SB 511
66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Hartung, Frank
Relating to certain trustee's powers and the qualification of a charitable remainder unitrust, annuity trust, or pooled income fund for a federal tax deduction.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 571
66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the period of duration of certain corporations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 606
66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the prepayment and allocation of a corporation's initial franchise tax deposit and filing of its initial franchise tax report.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 682
66-0 (1979)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to the filing of certain documents with and the handling by the secretary of state.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 761
66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to the requirements for incorporation as an insurance company.
Senate: Economic Development
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 813
66-0 (1979)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to filing of articles of incorporation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 924
66-0 (1979)
Author: Longoria, RaulSponsor: Chavez, Melchor
Relating to certain citrus cooperative associations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 948
66-0 (1979)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to the filing of assumed business or professional name certificates and to the imposition of penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 996
66-0 (1979)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to regulation of automobile clubs.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1275
66-0 (1979)
Author: Howard, EdSponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Providing for the creation and administration of development corporations to carry out certain public purposes of cities, counties, and certain other political subdivisions relating to the promotion and development of commercial, industrial, manufacturing, medical, and research enterprises to promote and encourage employment, public health, and the public welfare; authorizing such development corporations to acquire certain properties and to lease, sell, or convey said properties and to make loans for the medical, and research enterprises; authorizing such cities, counties, and other political subdivisions to utilize a development corporations to issue bonds with approval of the sponsoring cities, counties, and other political subdivisions in order to carry out certain specified public purposes; requiring compliance with provisions of the Texas Health Planning and Development Act for bonds for medical projects; containing other provisions relating to the subject; containing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 77
65-0 (1977)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the authority of a corporate trustee to deposit trust funds with itself.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to subcommittee
HB 413
65-0 (1977)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Relating to certain meetings to be held by water supply corporations.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 639
65-0 (1977)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to public access to meetings of the board of directors of an electric cooperative corporation and to public access to information in the custody of an electric cooperative corporation; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 738
65-0 (1977)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to the coverage, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 824
65-0 (1977)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to corporations engaged in agriculture; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
HB 933
65-0 (1977)
Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Amending the Texas Uniform Limited Partnership Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1060
65-0 (1977)
Author: Chavez, Melchor
Relating to conduct of business or rendering of professional services under an assumed name by individuals, partners, unincorporated or incorporated businesses, professional or other associations, corporations, or legal entities.
House: Judiciary
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1086
65-0 (1977)
Author: Powers, Pike
Relating to the authority of a corporation to make a guaranty.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 1128
65-0 (1977)
Author: McBee, Susan GurleySponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the rate of interest that certain agricultural credit corporations may charge.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 1384
65-0 (1977)
Author: Davis, BobSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the organization, operation, and regulation of certain nonprofit health service companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1437
65-0 (1977)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the directors and officers of a professional corporation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 1615
65-0 (1977)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to the use of the word "cooperative" by certain corporations.
House: Higher Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1757
65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to property tax exemptions for property of a nonprofit corporation owned and held for the exclusive use and development of biomedical research or for other scientific biological uses and purposes, and not used for profit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1758
65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to property tax exemptions for property of a nonprofit corporation owned and held for the exclusive use and development of biomedical research or for other scientific biological uses and purposes, and not used for profit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1834
65-0 (1977)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Relating to hospital cooperative associations.
House: Higher Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1835
65-0 (1977)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Relating to hospital laundry cooperative associations.
House: Higher Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1860
65-0 (1977)
Author: Simpson, BobSponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the time a corporation forfeits its right to do business in this state for failure to pay or report franchise taxes; relating to the personal liability of directors and officers for certain debts of corporation whose right to do business has been forfeited.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 1861
65-0 (1977)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to the procedure for the dissolution of a domestic corporation and for the withdrawal of a foreign corporation.
House: Judiciary
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1862
65-0 (1977)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to a derivative suit brought by a creditor of a corporation.
House: Judiciary
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1919
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to valuation of property for taxation when said property is nominally owned by nonprofit associations, corporations, or other organizations for the use, benefits, and enjoyment of their members; authorizing the tax assessor to value such property on a nominal basis under certain conditions; providing that the true value of such nominally owned property is reflected in the enhanced value of the property owned by the members of the organization whose ownership entitles them to the use and enjoyment of the nominally owned property; defining certain terms and conditions; proclaiming legislative policy with respect to such nominally owned property; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith; and declaring an emergency.
House: Ways & Means
Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 1979
65-0 (1977)
Author: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"
Relating to the holding of real estate by a non-profit corporation.
House: Business & Industry
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2037
65-0 (1977)
Author: Powers, Pike
Relating to limited partnerships.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 2085
65-0 (1977)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the inability of any professional group or person to enact or cause to be enacted any legislation or regulation which diminishes the ability of any other professional group or person to sustain itself on a basis consistent with it's demands.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2110
65-0 (1977)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Prohibiting the coercion of parents of public school students to join or contribute to private organizations; providing penalties.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 2127
65-0 (1977)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to Procedure for Descent By Shareholders as to said corporate actions by adding thereto a provision relating to the fair value of shares of such descenting shareholder.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2128
65-0 (1977)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to tender offers for the securities of corporations incorporated in this State.
House: Financial Institutions
Considered by committee in public hearing
HJR 47
65-0 (1977)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the formation of associations by producers of agricultural products.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 75
65-0 (1977)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the published notice by firm desiring to become incorporated without a change in firm name and to the liability of the firm and members until required publication is accomplished; providing defense if claimant had acutal notice.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 90
65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Amending the Texas Uniform Limited Partnership Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 107
65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Prohibiting the coercion of parents of public school students to join or contribute to private organizations; providing penalties.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
SB 215
65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Amending the Texas Uniform Limited Partnership Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 557
65-0 (1977)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Authorizing a limited partner to take part in the control of the partnership business without being liable for the partnership obligations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 631
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, KentSponsor: Powers, Pike
Relating to the authority of a corporation to make a guaranty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
90 Day Bill
SB 661
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"
Relating to an exception to the limit to which any person or corporation may become liable to a state bank.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
90 Day Bill
SB 787
65-0 (1977)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to authorized sentences for corporations and associations adjudged guilty of an offense; authorizing the court to require giving notice of conviction to certain persons.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 788
65-0 (1977)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to an annual report to be filed by a corporation and information to be include; and making an appropriation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
SB 790
65-0 (1977)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to notice by a corporation of indemnification payments and of certain liability insurance claims or payments.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Assigned to Consent Calendar
SB 816
65-0 (1977)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the time a corporation forfeits its right to do business in this state for failure to pay or report franchise taxes; relating to the personal liability of directors and officers for certain debt of corproations whose right to do business has been forfeited.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 817
65-0 (1977)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the precedure for the dissolution of a domestic corproation and for the withdrawl of a foreign corporation.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 852
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Orr, Fred
Relating to the errors and omissions policy required for qualifying a corporation to be issued a license as a local recording agent.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
90 Day Bill
SB 857
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to financial records and reports of certain nonprofit corporations; defining offenses and providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 900
65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Lalor, Lance
Relating to cooperative associations, including hospital laundry cooperative associations; making certain nonexempt cooperatives eligible for membership and service by a cooperative association; making political subdivisions and municipalities eligible institutions; permitting operation of a system for the benefit of nonmember eligible institutions; permitting distribution of surplus revenue among patrons; providing a severability clause.
House: Higher Education Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 904
65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to hospital laundry cooperative associations.
Senate: Human Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 987
65-0 (1977)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the audit of the fiscal affairs of certain districts created pursuant to Article III, Section 52(b), or Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 988
65-0 (1977)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to preemptive rights of shareholders of a corporation.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably
SJR 19
65-0 (1977)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"Sponsor: Simpson, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the formation of associations by producers of agricultural products.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Natural Resources
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 191
64-0 (1975)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.Sponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the name of a professional corporation.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 333
64-0 (1975)
Author: Finney, DaveSponsor: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to the definition of an industrial development agency.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 354
64-0 (1975)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Relating to the creation, administration, operation, and financing of the Texas Oil and Gas Corporation.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 619
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.Sponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to officers of cooperative marketing associations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 643
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hudson III, SamuelSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the incorporation, organization, and regulation of cooperative associations; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 727
64-0 (1975)
Author: Nowlin, JamesSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the limitation on operating expenses of certain exempt insurance associations.
House: Insurance
Effective in 90 days
HB 886
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to deposits required by municipal corporations and other entities for installing certain services.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 911
64-0 (1975)
Author: Earle, Ronald
Relating to corporations.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 937
64-0 (1975)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to the powers of telephone cooperatives.
House: Transportation
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 938
64-0 (1975)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to the terms of office of directors of telephone cooperatives.
House: Transportation
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1068
64-0 (1975)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to incorporation, organization, and regulation of food cooperative associations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1465
64-0 (1975)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to require a corporation to support the financial solvency and accept responsibility for contractual obligations of one of its subsidiary corporations classified as a utility under Article 6050, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended; adding Article 6053B to the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended.
House: Energy Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1642
64-0 (1975)
Author: Cates, Phil
Relating to certain powers of coal slurry corporations.
House: Energy Resources
Reported from committee with substitute
HB 1676
64-0 (1975)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to the liability of corporate directors to contractual creditors of the corporation in the event of corporate insolvency.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1686
64-0 (1975)
Author: Sutton, G.J.
Prohibiting corporations, labor unions, civic organizations, and other entities from paying expenses of a delegate to certain conventions of political parties or from giving paid leave to an employee for attendance at a convention, with exceptions.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1794
64-0 (1975)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to applicability of the Managing General Agents' Licensing Act to certain business corporations.
House: Insurance
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1806
64-0 (1975)
Author: Reynolds, Richard F.
Relating to authorizing domestic life insurance companies to invest their funds and accumulations in certain obligations of corporations meeting specified requirements.
House: Insurance
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1864
64-0 (1975)
Author: Bailey, KaySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Authorizing the governing boards of health related state-supported institutions, including Texas A&M University System, The University of Texas System, and Texas Woman's University, and certain nonprofit health-related institutions located in certain medical centers to form associations to operate certain systems or facilities on a cooperative basis solely for the benefit of such institutions; providing for the establishement and operation of cooperative associations with authority to acquire such property, borrow money, and issue such bonds and other evidences of indebtedness as deemed necessary for the creation, operation, and maintenance of the systems; providing that such associations shall by tax-free; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; providing this Act shall be cumulative of other existing laws; providing a severability clause.
House: Higher Education Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1879
64-0 (1975)
Author: Allen, Joe
Providing for the assessing, collecting, refunding and securing of franchise taxes by amending Section (3) of Article 12.06, Title 122A, Taxation-General, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
HB 1912
64-0 (1975)
Author: Coleman, Ronald
Relating to class action suits.
House: Judiciary
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1970
64-0 (1975)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Relating to the requirements for corporations to act as a surety on a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1975
64-0 (1975)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the incorporation, organization, and regulation of consumer cooperative associations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
HB 2066
64-0 (1975)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to the payment of commissions to professional corporations whose shareholders are licensed life insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2103
64-0 (1975)
Author: Finney, Dave
Relating to the organization of cooperative, non-profit corporations furnishing electric energy and telephone service in rural areas.
House: State Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 2104
64-0 (1975)
Author: Finney, Dave
Relating to an amendment of the Insurance Code to provide for the licensing of certain corporations for the limited purpose of collecting and transmitting insurance premiums.
House: Insurance
Considered by committee in public hearing
HJR 66
64-0 (1975)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to formations of associations by producers of agricultural products.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
SB 28
64-0 (1975)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Powers, Pike
Relating to non-profit prepaid legal services corporations under the supervision and regulation of the State Board of Insurance and to issuance of contracts for prepaid legal services; placing certain duties, responsibilites, and restrictions on corporations operating under this chapter; prescribing their mode of operation and financing; authorizing certain participation contracts and agreements; prescribing the duties and powers of the State Board of Insurance in carrying out the provisions of the Act; providing for bonding of officers and employees; providing for a tax on corporations operating under this chapter in lieu of any franchise or gross-receipts tax, the proceeds of such tax to be kept in a separate fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Prepaid Legal Services Fund; providing the use and disposition of the fund; stating the relationship of the provisions of this Act to the Texas Miscellaneous Corporation Laws Act, the Texas Non-profit Corporation Act and designated provisions of the Insurance Code.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
90 day bill
SB 157
64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Earle, Ronald
Relating to corporations.
House: Judiciary Senate: Economic Development
90 day bill
SB 201
64-0 (1975)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to advance approval by a condemnation board in a condemnation proceeding by a corporation having the right of eminent domain.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 490
64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to coverage of mutual insurance companies under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 491
64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to amendment of the Insurance Code; to establish a joint underwriting association for the writing of medical liability insurance in Texas and providing for the plan of operation of the association; providing the powers and duties of the association and the State Board of Insurance and procedures to be followed; requiring all insurers authorized to write certain insurance in Texas to participate; providing for approval of forms and rates by the State Board of Insurance; providing a procedure for appeals; providing certain immunity from liability; making certain requirements for a plan of dissolution of the association; requiring the association to file annual statements and to be examined annually; providing for a medical professional liability study commission to remain in existence through the 65th legislative session; providing an effective date and a date beyond which no policies will be issued.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 855
64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Authorizing the governing boards of health related state-supported institutions, including the Texas A&M University System, The University of Texas System, and Texas Women's University, and certain nonprofit health related institutions located in certain medical centers to form associations to operate certain systems or facilities on a cooperative basis soley for the benefit of such institutions; providing for the establishment and operation of cooperative associations with authority to acquire such property, borrow money, and issue such bonds and other evidences of indebtedness as deemed necessary for the creation, operation, and maintenance of the system; including certain provisions as to obtaining membership or transferring membership in an association, including provisions as to the respective rights and obligations of the association and an expelled member; providing for eligibility of association bonds for investment of certain funds; disclaiming liability of the state or of members of the association for bonds, notes, and other indebtedness of the association; providing that such associations shall be tax-free.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
SB 1120
64-0 (1975)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the creation and organization of residential redevelopment corporations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SJR 34
64-0 (1975)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill" | et. al.
Amending Constitution to provide that certain refundable assessments are not taxes.
House: Constitutional Revision Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
HB 215
63-0 (1973)
Author: Murray, Menton J.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to corporate guaranties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HB 329
63-0 (1973)
Author: Russell, Jerry
Amending the Texas Business Corporation Act.
House: Judiciary
Commitee substitute
HB 355
63-0 (1973)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relatig to the exemption of veterans' organizations or associations from the license requirement to own and operate certain coin-operated machines.
House: Liquor Regulation
Coauthor authorized
HB 461
63-0 (1973)
Author: Semos, Chris V.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to service of process on foreign corporations, joint stock companies or associations, or acting corporations or associations.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HB 501
63-0 (1973)
Author: Newton, Jon P.
Relating to clearing corporations for the transfer of investment securities.
House: Judiciary
Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 502
63-0 (1973)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to registration of a person or corporation doing business under an assumed name.
House: Judiciary
Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 827
63-0 (1973)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Relating to requiring reports from corporations concerning certain agricultural land; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary
Amended in committee
HB 895
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the incorporation, organization, and regulation of cooperative associations;providing penalties; providing for severability.
House: Judiciary Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
HB 993
63-0 (1973)
Author: Cavness, Don
Relating to the membership of the board of directors of certain foreign corporations and holding companies which own certain interests in insurance companies authorized to operate in Texas.
House: Insurance
Considered in public hearing
HB 1044
63-0 (1973)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to terms of office of directors of certain water supply corporations and sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1151
63-0 (1973)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to the imposition, implementation, and administration of a corporate profits tax; providing for exemptions and credits; providing penalties; providing effective dates.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
HB 1165
63-0 (1973)
Author: Cavness, DonSponsor: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to tax exemptions for certain property of certain corporations providing homes for elderly persons or handicapped persons.
House: Revenue & Taxation Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1439
63-0 (1973)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to the imposition, implementation, and administration of a corporate profits tax.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
HB 1675
63-0 (1973)
Author: Scoggins, Ralph "Skip"
Relating to the effect of a change in ownership of a partnership holding a license or permit under the Texas Liquor Control Act; adding Section 18(a) to Article I, Texas Liquor Control Act, as amended (Article 666-1, et seq., Vernon's Texas Penal Code); and declaring an emergency.
House: Liquor Regulation
Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 1716
63-0 (1973)
Author: McDonald, Sr., T.H.
Relating to group dental care services; amending Section A, Article 2.01, Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act, as amended (Article 1396-2.01, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), Section 11, Chapter 244, Acts of the 44th Legislature, Regular Session, 1935, as amended (Article 4551b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), and Article 753, Penal Code of Texas, 1925, as amended; and declaring an emergency.
House: Human Resources Senate: Administration
Reported favorably
SB 94
63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Baker, Andrew Z.
Recognizing the value and necessity of preserving and promoting the history of the Texas Navy; designating The Texas Navy, Incorporated, a nonprofit corporation, as the official body to conduct the affairs of the Texas Navy; prescribing its duties and functions; providing for appointment of members to its board of directors by state officials; providing that state funds shall not be required for its activities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 108
63-0 (1973)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Providing certain exemptions for certain corporations subject to the "Texas Title Insurance Act".
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 113
63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to corporate guaranties.
Senate: Subcommittee on Civil Matters
Committee hearing date
SB 114
63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a limited partner's grant of authority by power of attorney to general partner.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee hearing date
SB 115
63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to service of process on foreign corporations, joint stock companies or associations, or acting corporations or associations.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Notice of intent given
SB 202
63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Russell, Jerry
Making various amendments to the Texas Business Corporation Act.
House: Education Senate: Economic Development
90 Day Bill
SB 234
63-0 (1973)
Author: Creighton, TomSponsor: Newton, Jon P.
Relating to clearing corporations for the transfer of investment securities.
House: Judiciary Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 253
63-0 (1973)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Doran, Jr., Hilary B.
Relating to the authority of certain corporations to borrow money and setting maximum interest rates thereon; prohibiting the plea or defense of usury in certain instances; providing exemptions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Tabled
SB 379
63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Regulating to the incorporation, organization, and regulation of cooperative associations; providing penalties; providing for severability.
Senate: Economic Development
Sent to subcommittee
SB 460
63-0 (1973)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to certain legal services benefits offered by certain organizations to members or beneficiaries.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as amended
SB 606
63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to requiring reports from corporations concerning certain agricultural land; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subject to call
SB 815
63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Amending Subsection (b), Section 3; Subsection (d), Section 4; Subsection (a), Section 5, and adding a new Subsection (h) to Section 1, Chapter 213, Acts of the 54th Legislature, Regular Session, 1955 (Article 21.07-1, Vernon's Texas Insurance Code); providing for the payment of commissions to partnerships and to professional corporations whose shareholders are duly licensed as life insurance agents; prohibiting payments or distributions or acceptance of certain payments except in accordance with this Act; defining the word "person"; providing for certification that members of such corporations are primarily life insurance agents; providing necessary qualifications for persons to be licensed as insurance agents; providing penalties for violation of certain provisions; naming the classifications of those license holders who may participate in such a corporation; exempting certain partnerships and corporations from requirement of taking written examinations; providing for licensure of partnerships and corporations; repealing Article 21.05 of the Insurance Code and all other laws in conflict; and declaring an emergency.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Rules failed to suspend
SB 866
63-0 (1973)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to the territorial restriction on town lot corporations; amending Article 4.05, Texas Mixcellaneous Corporation Laws Act (Article 1302-4.05, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Economic Development
Motion to suspend rules lost
SB 894
63-0 (1973)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the presentation of facts and arguments to voters, by corporations, in elections affecting issuance of bonds or imposition of a tax; amending Sections (a) and (b), Article 213, Penal Code of Texas, 1925; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Sent to subcommittee
SB 920
63-0 (1973)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to liability of a limited partner under the Texas Uniform Limited Partnership Act.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by Governor
SCR 106
63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: McDonald, Felix
Recalling House Bill No. 215 for the Governor.
Filed without Governor's signature
HB 264
62-0 (1971)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to amending the Texas Non Profit Corporation Act to amend the articles of incorporation of private foundations to make certain requirements concerning certain distributions, prohibit certain self-dealing, prohibit excess business holdings, describe authorized investments, and prohibit certain expenditures.
HB 273
62-0 (1971)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to amending the Texas Professional Association Act.
HB 335
62-0 (1971)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Hightower, Jack
Relating to the treatment as principal or income of corporate distributions to a trust; making the Act applicable only to trusts created after the effective date of the Texas Trust Act.
HB 339
62-0 (1971)
Author: Finney, DaveSponsor: Christie, Joe
Relating to the creation, organization, operation, powers, and duties of a business development corporation.
HB 389
62-0 (1971)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Word, J.P.
Relating to amending certain provisions of the Texas Business Corporation Act.
HB 390
62-0 (1971)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the making of guarantees by corporations.
HB 565
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bass, Tom
Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System and the governing boards of other health-related state-supported institutions and certain nonprofit health-related institutions, to form an association to operate a laundry system on a cooperative basis solely for the benefit of such institutions.
HB 858
62-0 (1971)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"Sponsor: Bernal, Joe J.
Relating to amending Sections 3 and 26 of the Texas Uniform Limited Partnership Act.
HB 1017
62-0 (1971)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the definition of the terms "person" and "company" in The Securities Act.
HB 1114
62-0 (1971)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to the incorporation, organization, and regulation of cooperative associations, providing penalties.
HB 1215
62-0 (1971)
Author: McKissack, Dick
Relating to the inclusion of physicians, surgeons, and other doctors of medicine in the Texas Professional Corporation Act.
HB 1258
62-0 (1971)
Author: Moore, Aubry L.
Relating to the creation of public industrial development corporations with the approval of cities or communities and providing that cities or counties may pledge their credit to the payment of interest and principal on bonds issued by such corporations in certain circumstances.
HB 1523
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hanna, Joe
Relating to requiring all foreign corporations doing business in Texas to maintain in this state a registered stock transfer agent
HB 1526
62-0 (1971)
Author: Jones, Edmund E.
Relating to loans to state banks secured by corporate securities.
HB 1777
62-0 (1971)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to authorizing notaries public who are stockholders of corporations owning less than 1/10 of one percent of the stock of a corporation of which there are more than 1,000 shareholders, or employees of such a corporation, to take acknowledgments of instruments in which such corporation is interested.
HJR 63
62-0 (1971)
Author: Moore, Aubry L.
Proposing an amendment to provide for the creation of public industrial development corporations. (see SJR 33)
SB 175
62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, CharlesSponsor: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to the Texas Professional Association Act.
SB 186
62-0 (1971)
Author: Word, J.P.
Relating to the making of guaranties by corporations.
SB 210
62-0 (1971)
Author: Word, J.P.
Relating to amending certain provisions of the Texas Business Corporation Act.
SB 319
62-0 (1971)
Author: Jordan, Barbara | et. al.Sponsor: Swanson, Bill T.
Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System and the governing boards of other health related State-supported institutions and certain nonprofit health related institutions located in certain medical centers to form an association to operate a laundry system on a cooperative basis solely for the benefit of such institutions.
SB 384
62-0 (1971)
Author: Jordan, Barbara
Relating to creating an Urban Assistance Board, establishing its method of appointment, membership and procedure, providing for per diem and expenses for members, establishing meeting procedures, authorizing the employment and assignment of staff, setting forth functions.
SB 470
62-0 (1971)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending Texas Uniform Limited Partnership Act.
SB 802
62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the rate of interest or transaction charge permitted on certain loans.
SB 920
62-0 (1971)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to authorizing the governing boards of local governmental, State and federal health-related institutions and certain nonprofit health-related institutions located in certain medical centers in any county of the State having a certain population, to form an association to operate a laundry system on a cooperative basis solely for the benefit of such institutions.
SB 922
62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the application of the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act to corporations engaged in providing publications services to persons registered in state-supported institutions of higher education.
SB 932
62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the incorporation, organization, and regulation of cooperative associations.
HB 67
61-0 (1969)
Author: Braun, Meyer Gus Rex | et. al.
Relating to defining the terms "whoever," "person," any person," and "anyone," the pronouns "he," "it," and "they" referring to these terms, and similar words and phrases, to include private corporations with respect to pollution of air and water.
HB 69
61-0 (1969)
Author: Braun, Meyer Gus Rex | et. al.
Relating to providing for the issuing, service, and return of process in all courts upon corporations charged by indictment, information, or complaint with the commission of a criminal offense; providing for the appearance of the corporation, or upon failure of the corporation to appear, that a plea of not guilty shall be deemed continuously present in said court after the plea of not guilty is entered or appearance made, until final disposition is made of the case; further providing that if a corporation shall be found guilty and a fine imposed, then a judgment shall be entered having the same force and effect and shall be enforced against such corporation in the same manner as if the judgment were recovered in a civil action.
HB 246
61-0 (1969)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to authorizing the establishment and regulation of corporations rendering a professional service.
HB 515
61-0 (1969)
Author: Cavness, Don | et. al.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of 1951 so as to permit the licensing of corporations as local recording agents.
HB 581
61-0 (1969)
Author: Ray, Jr., C. L. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act to impose additional requirements on certain corporations which include educational purposes among the purposes for which they were organized.
HB 610
61-0 (1969)
Author: Cole, James D. | et. al.
Relating to franchise tax exemptions for certain nonprofit corporations organized for cooperative grazing purposes, cooperative recreational centers, or rural rental housing projects.
HB 700
61-0 (1969)
Author: Jungmichel, Charles H.
Relating to prohibiting certain corporations from engaging in farming, livestock feeding, and ranching operations.
HB 830
61-0 (1969)
Author: Williamson, Billy H. | et. al.
Relating to providing that motor vehicles of certain organizations shall be required to register such vehicles but shall not be required to pay registration fees but shall pay a fee of Five Dollars ($5).
HB 839
61-0 (1969)
Author: Niland, Thomas M. "Tom"
Relating to amending the Texas Miscellaneous Corporation Laws Act relating to change in liability on incorporation of a business entity.
HB 842
61-0 (1969)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the incorporation, activities, and dissolution of professional corporations.
HB 862
61-0 (1969)
Author: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act relating to merger of subsidiary or subsidiaries into parent corporation.
HB 905
61-0 (1969)
Author: Jones, Grant | et. al.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas in respect of the corporation Franchise Tax Report filed with the Comptroller of Public Accounts, and extending the time of payment of taxes due and payable to the State of Texas by corporations.
HB 1013
61-0 (1969)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to provide for the practice of veterinary medicine in partnerships and corporations as well as individually by persons licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this State without change of professional liability or professional relationship.
HB 1041
61-0 (1969)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the imposition and implementation of a corporate income tax.
HB 1046
61-0 (1969)
Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act, relating to fee schedule.
HB 1094
61-0 (1969)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to amending provisions relating to the powers and duties of the Western Information Network Association or any other regional network association created and named by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System.
HB 1199
61-0 (1969)
Author: Cavness, Don
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act to provide for the authorization of a corporation to indemnify any person who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation and any person who is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or enterprise for expenses, judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement where such person acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Corporation, and with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, and no reasonable cause to believe his conduct unlawful, etc.
HB 1202
61-0 (1969)
Author: Ratcliff, Joseph Neil "Joe"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to provide that a domestic life insurance company may invest any of its funds and accumulations in first mortgage bonds or first lien notes of any solvent corporation which has not been in existence for five (5) consecutive years but whose bonds or notes are secured by leases or other contracts which provide for casualty insurance of such property executed by a corporation which has not defaulted in the payment of any debt within five (5) years next preceding such investment, etc.
HB 1423
61-0 (1969)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to directors and bylaws of a farmers' co-operative society; containing penal provisions.
SB 222
61-0 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to amending the Savings and Loan Act relative to Permanent Reserve Fund Stock.
SB 235
61-0 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the issuing, service, and return of process in all courts upon public and private corporations charged by indictment, information, or complaint with the commission of a criminal offense; providing for the appearance of such corporations, or upon failure of such corporations to appear, that a plea of not guilty shall be entered and the corporation shall be deemed continuously present in said court after the plea of not guilty is entered, or appearance made, until final disposition is made of the case; further providing that if such corporations shall be found guilty and a fine imposed, then a judgment shall be entered having the same force and effect and shall be enforced against such corporations in the same manner as if the judgment were recovered in a civil action.
SB 348
61-0 (1969)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to amending the Insurance Code so as to permit the licensing of corporations as local recording agents; making it unlawful for a corporation to act as a local recording agent without a license; making it unlawful for a corporation, or any officer, director, shareholder or employee thereof to violate certain provisions of Insurance Code; providing for penalty.
SB 458
61-0 (1969)
Author: Christie, Joe William
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act relating to merger of subsidiary or subsidiaries into parent corporation.
SB 522
61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to providing for the practice of veterinary medicine in partnerships and corporations as well as individually by persons licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this State without change of professional liability or professional relationship.
SB 589
61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to enacting the Texas Professional Corporation Act; authorizing the establishment and regulation of corporations rendering a professional service.
SB 603
61-0 (1969)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to amending certain sections of the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.
SB 604
61-0 (1969)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act relating to registered agent, change thereof; relating to administrative involuntary dissolution and reinstatement.
SB 745
61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to the formation, activities, functions and dissolution of professional associations.
SJR 33
61-0 (1969)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas authorizing the legislature to exempt from taxation property of any corporation or other organization formed fro the prevention of cruelty to animals.
HB 13
61-1 (1969)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the imposition and implementation of a corporate income tax.
HB 53
61-1 (1969)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Thomas Clifton "Tommy"
Relating to amending the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act so as to allow the incorporation of a corporation whose purpose is to insure deposits for the benefit of bank depositors.
HB 75
61-1 (1969)
Author: Ray, Jr., C. L.
Relating to amending the Texas Professional Corporation Act to make that Act effective on September 1, 1969.
SB 40
61-1 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to changing the effective date for Workmen's Compensation for County Employees passed during the Regular Session.
HB 3
61-2 (1969)
Author: Parker, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the imposition and implementation of a corporate income tax.
HB 26
61-2 (1969)
Author: Clark, Jim
Relating to the imposition, administration, and implementation of a corporate profits tax; providing for a credit against the franchise tax for corporate profit taxes paid.
HB 56
61-2 (1969)
Author: Ray, Jr., C. L.
Relating to amending the Texas Professional Corporation Act to make that Act effective on October 1, 1969.
HB 72
61-2 (1969)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Thomas Clifton "Tommy"
Relating to amending the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act so as to allow the incorporation of a corporation whose purpose is to insure deposits for the benefit of bank and savings and loan association depositors, etc.
HB 73
61-2 (1969)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Thomas Clifton "Tommy"
Relating to enacting the Texas Depositor Protection Act; providing for creation, operation and regulation of corporations to provide deposit insurance for certain bank and savings and loan association deposits within this state.
SB 42
61-2 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to changing the effective date of the Professional Services Act.
SB 72
61-2 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles | et. al.
Relating to excluding the amount charged for certain labor or services from the definition of "receipts" and "sales price" within the meaning of the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act.
HB 67
60-0 (1967)
Author: Braun, Meyer Gus Rex | et. al.
Relating to amending Article 19, Penal Code of Texas, 1925, and defining the terms "whoever," person," "any person," and "anyone," the pronouns "he," "it," and "they" referring to these terms, and similar words and phrases, to include private corporations, except cotton gins, with respect to pollution of air and water.
HB 68
60-0 (1967)
Author: Braun, Meyer Gus Rex | et. al.
Relating to providing for the punishment of a corporation found guilty of a crime by fine, in lieu of punishment by imprisonment.
HB 69
60-0 (1967)
Author: Braun, Meyer Gus Rex | et. al.
Relating to providing for the issuing, service, and return of process in all courts upon corporations charged by indictment, information, or complaint with the commission of a criminal offense.
HB 98
60-0 (1967)
Author: Mutscher, Gus F. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Trust Act relating to the allocation of dividends and share rights.
HB 758
60-0 (1967)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to amending the Texas Miscellaneous Corporation Laws Act relating to the authority of certain corporations to borrow money and setting maximum interest rates thereon; prohibiting the plea or defense of usury in certain instances; providing exemptions.
HB 833
60-0 (1967)
Author: Archer, Jr., William Reynolds "Bill"
Relating to requiring submission of certain parts of a corporation's federal income tax return with its short form franchise tax return.
HB 952
60-0 (1967)
Author: Clayton, Bill | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the commissioners court of each county within the state to expend county funds for membership fees and dues to a nonprofit state association or organization of counties.
HB 966
60-0 (1967)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to amending the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act to extend period of duration of certain non-profit cemetery associations.
HB 1093
60-0 (1967)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don" | et. al.
Relating to providing additional revenue to permit support of State services at an adequate level.
HB 1326
60-0 (1967)
Author: Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt A.
Relating to providing for the control and operation of public Hospital Corporations for the purpose of accumulating funds by means of donations from private persons and contributions from the United States of America to be used by the corporation in the erection and equipment of such hospitals and for the control, operation and responsibilities of such corporations and trustees, and setting out provisions for the construction and management of county hospitals by such corporations.
HJR 21
60-0 (1967)
Author: Whatley, Willis James
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide that a corporate body with banking and discounting privileges whose place of business designated in its charter is in a county of more than 500,000 inhabitants may be authorized to engage in business at more than one place within the county.
SB 131
60-0 (1967)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to the election of directors, quorum and voting of directors, and committee membership of non-profit corporations.
SB 133
60-0 (1967)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide that certain corporations are subject to supervision by the Banking Commissioner of Texas and to specify the procedure, terms, and extent of such supervision, and penalties for noncompliance.
SB 138
60-0 (1967)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to providing that when shares are registered on the books of a corporation in the name of two or more persons as joint owners, with the right of survivorship, the surviving joint owner shall have the power to transfer title to such shares and receive dividends thereon.
SB 191
60-0 (1967)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act to provide for additional amendments to the Articles of Incorporation to permit shareholders to certain classes of stock to vote thereon.
SB 351
60-0 (1967)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A.
Relating to amending the Texas Miscellaneous Corporation Laws Act relating to the authority of certain corporations to borrow money and setting maximum interest rates thereon; prohibiting the plea or defense of usury in certain instances; providing exemptions.
SB 527
60-0 (1967)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide that the inheritance tax lien shall not attach to stock in a corporation incorporated and existing under the laws of the State of Texas that is owned by a non-resident decedent or his estate, and that such stock may be transferred without obtaining an authorization for transfer and release of lien from the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
SJR 8
60-0 (1967)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide that a corporate body with banking and discounting privileges whose place of business designated in its charter is in a county of more than 500,000 inhabitants may be authorized to engage in business at more than one place within the county.
HB 24
60-1 (1968)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the imposition and implementation of a corporate income tax.
HB 507
59-0 (1965)
Author: Whatley, Willis James
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the revival of the forfeiture of the right to do business and charter of a corporation.
HB 508
59-0 (1965)
Author: Whatley, Willis James
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing a method for the administrative forfeiture of charters of non-profit corporations upon the failure of such corporations to file certain reports required to be filed by the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.
HB 532
59-0 (1965)
Author: George, Jesse T. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the State's prior lien on corporate property to secure payment of franchise taxes and penalties.
HB 834
59-0 (1965)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"
Relating to providing additional revenues to permit support of State services at an adequate level by imposing a corporation income tax.
HB 856
59-0 (1965)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act to provide for deposit of costs in a suit by a shareholder or shareholders on behalf of corporation where the ownership interest of the complainants is less than a minimum 5% percentage.
HB 857
59-0 (1965)
Author: Finney, Dave
Relating to applicability of certain Acts to persons, firms, associations, partnerships, and corporations subject to regulation under certain Acts.
HB 938
59-0 (1965)
Author: Ligarde, Honore
Relating to amending the Texas Miscellaneous Corporation Laws Act, so as to authorize transfer of title to certificates and shares of stock by entries on the books of a clearing corporation.
HB 996
59-0 (1965)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the partnership agreements of married women authorizing the continuance of partnership agreements entered into prior to marriage and authorizing a married woman to enter into a partnership agreement after marriage.
HB 1006
59-0 (1965)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to burial associations incorporated before 1905.
HB 1034
59-0 (1965)
Author: Mann, Jr., Dudley R.
Relating to amending the Penal Code by defining certain terms; referring to these terms and similar words to include public and private corporations in the meanings unless there is an express declaration to the contrary.
HB 1035
59-0 (1965)
Author: Mann, Jr., Dudley R.
Relating to providing for the punishment of a corporation found guilty of a crime by fine in lieu of punishment by imprisonment.
HB 1036
59-0 (1965)
Author: Mann, Jr., Dudley R.
Relating to providing for the issuing, service and return of process in all courts upon corporations charged by indictment, information, or complaint with the commission of a criminal offense; providing for the appearance of the corporation or upon failure of the corporation to appear, that a plea of not guilty shall be entered and the corporation shall be deemed continuously present in said court, after the plea of not guilty is entered, or appearance made, until final disposition is made of the case.
SB 242
59-0 (1965)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the revival of the forfeiture of the right to do business and charter of a corporation.
SB 276
59-0 (1965)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing a method for the administrative forfeiture of charters of Non-Profit Corporations upon the failure of such corporations to file certain reports required to be filed by the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.
SB 444
59-0 (1965)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by providing that hereafter only such corporation, society or order of voluntary association meeting certain requirements may qualify to provide the benefits enumerated in Article 10.05 by filing articles of incorporation or association, constitution and laws, rules and regulations, proposed forms of benefit certificates, applications therefore and circulars to be issued, bond with sureties approved by the State Board of Insurance.
SB 453
59-0 (1965)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act by providing for deposit of costs in a suit by a shareholder or shareholders on behalf of corporation where the ownership interest of the complainants is less than a certain minimum.
SB 534
59-0 (1965)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to amending the Uniform Stock Transfer Act, to provide that when shares are registered on the books of a corporation in the names of two or more persons as joint owners, with the right of survivorship, the surviving joint owner shall have the power to transfer title to such shares and receive dividends thereon.
SJR 42
59-0 (1965)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas authorizing corporate bodies with banking and discounting privileges to engage in business in more than one place in certain counties.
HB 172
58-0 (1963)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to Automobile Service Clubs; providing for penalties for violations of this Act; providing an effective date.
HB 184
58-0 (1963)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to providing for the punishment of a corporation found guilty of a crime by fine in lieu of punishment by imprisonment.
HB 185
58-0 (1963)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to providing for the issuing, service and return of process in all courts upon corporations charged by indictment, information, or complaint with the commission of a criminal offense.
HB 382
58-0 (1963)
Author: Fairchild, Robert Lewis
Relating to investments of building and loan associations, so as to increase the maximum amount of a loan to a member of a building and loan association secured by pledge of the association's shares or share accounts through payment of weekly or monthly dues or share payments, from One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) to Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500) for associations having One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) or more in assets.
HB 475
58-0 (1963)
Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob"
Relating to authorizing humane societies in counties with a population of over 800,000 people or more according to the last preceding federal census, defining such societies and authorizing them to investigate and prosecute misdemeanor violations of laws for prevention of cruelty and other wrongs to dumb animals in state and municipal courts upon consent of the prosecuting attorney with respect to violations of state laws and of the city governing body with respect to violation of city ordinances.
HB 490
58-0 (1963)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act and the Insurance Code to provide that foreign corporations and foreign insurance corporations whose names are the same, or deceptively similar to, certain other corporations and insurance corporations shall be issued certificates of authorization to do business in Texas provided different names are used and assumed name certificates are filed in a certain manner.
HB 667
58-0 (1963)
Author: Cain, Pat | et. al.
Relating to enacting the Texas Professional Corporation Act; providing an effective date.
HB 693
58-0 (1963)
Author: Edwards, Elder McKenzie "Mack"
Relating to providing that certain smaller, newly incorporated corporations may pay a franchise tax during the first five (5) years from the date of initially being chartered or incorporated; prescribing a minimum amount to be paid by said corporations.
HB 756
58-0 (1963)
Author: Peeler, Travis A. | et. al.
Relating to providing that the franchise tax shall not apply to corporations having no capital stock and organized for the exclusive purpose of promoting the public interest of any county, city, or town, or other area within the state, including, but not limited to, corporations operating utility facilities on behalf of and for the benefit of any such city or town.
HB 772
58-0 (1963)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry"
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act to provide for deposit of costs in a suit by a shareholder or shareholders on behalf of corporation where the ownership interest of the complainants is less than a minimum one per cent (1%) percentage.
HB 997
58-0 (1963)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy"
Relating to the allocation of dividends and share rights.
HB 1072
58-0 (1963)
Author: Barnes, Ben Frank
Relating to amending the Texas Miscellaneous Corporations Laws Act governing circumstances under which an affiliated corporation may assume liabilities of a parent, subsidiary or affiliated company.
HCR 119
58-0 (1963)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry"
Suspending the Joint Rules to consider House Bill No. 772.
SB 161
58-0 (1963)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending the Texas Trust Act to permit a trustee to lend funds of a trust to a beneficiary of such trust when the terms of the instrument or transaction by which such trust was established expressly authorize such action.
SB 359
58-0 (1963)
Author: Strong, Jack B.
Relating to enacting the Texas Professional Corporation Act; providing an effective date.
SB 388
58-0 (1963)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to amending the Uniform Stock Transfer Act, to provide that whenever two or more registered owners of corporate shares have given the corporation notice of a written agreement between them providing for the disposition of all rights of a shareholder on his death, or for survivorship in the remaining owners, no liability will accrue to the corporation because of any claim adverse to the ownership shown in the agreement, unless the corporation has notice of such claims.
SB 414
58-0 (1963)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act to provide that foreign corporations and foreign insurance corporations whose names are the same, or deceptively similar to, certain other corporations and insurance corporations shall be issued certificates of authorization to do business in Texas provided different names are used and assumed named certificates are filed in a certain manner, or provided that written consent is obtained from the existing corporation having the name deemed to be similar or the person, or corporation, for whom the name deemed to be similar is reserved or registered in the office of the Secretary of State.
SB 514
58-0 (1963)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending the Texas Miscellaneous Corporation Laws Act relative to governing the circumstances under which parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations may make themselves or their properties liable for the indebtedness of a parent, subsidiary or affiliated corporation, as defined in this Act and defining parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations for the purpose of this Act.
SCR 78
58-0 (1963)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Instructing the Senate Enrolling Clerk to make certain corrections in H. B. No. 172.
HB 48
57-0 (1961)
Author: Dewey, Jr., Brownrigg Hefferron "Browny" | et. al.
Relating to making Uniform the Law of Partnership.
HB 103
57-0 (1961)
Author: Green, Howard Lemuel
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Insurance Code relating to the right of Group Hospital Service Corporations to contract with hospitals.
HB 137
57-0 (1961)
Author: Bartram, Raymond A. | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain Statutes which are in conflict with provisions of the Texas Business Corporation Act.
HB 138
57-0 (1961)
Author: Bartram, Raymond A. | et. al.
Relating to adopting and establishing certain miscellaneous statutory provisions applicable to private corporations, whether for profit or not for profit; to provide certain special laws applicable to veteran, educational, cemetery, detective, and certain railroad corporations; to provide restrictions upon the acquisition of land by corporation and to impose penalties for violation.
HB 140
57-0 (1961)
Author: Bartram, Raymond A. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act.
HB 141
57-0 (1961)
Author: Bartram, Raymond A. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act relating to the members of a non-profit corporation shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation.
HB 226
57-0 (1961)
Author: Glusing, Ben A.
Relating to providing that certain corporations may transfer and assign to a State Bank or trust company fiduciary business without resort to judicial action in the courts.
HB 463
57-0 (1961)
Author: Tunnell, Byron M. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the General Revised Civil Statutes of Texas relating to corporations exempt from payment of the franchise tax.
HB 466
57-0 (1961)
Author: Barlow, James E.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Texas Business Corporation Act providing that a receiver may be appointed for the assets and business of a corporation when it is established in an action by a shareholder that the shareholders are deadlocked in voting power.
HB 621
57-0 (1961)
Author: Stewart, III, Maco
Relating to levying a corporation income tax; prescribing certain penalties.
HB 840
57-0 (1961)
Author: Price, William Rayford | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing that the maximum salary for stenographers for county judges in counties with a population in excess of twenty-eight thousand (28,000) and less than thirty thousand (30,000) may be Four Thousand and Eight Hundred Dollars ($4,800).
HB 928
57-0 (1961)
Author: Ballman, Charles Lee
Relating to amending Title 122A, Taxation-General, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas to increase the rates of certain occupation and excise taxes and to impose new occupational, excise and income taxes; providing an effective date.
HB 960
57-0 (1961)
Author: Korioth, Thomas Anthony "Tony"
Relating to providing additional revenues to permit support of State services at an adequate level by imposing a corporation income tax.
HB 962
57-0 (1961)
Author: James, Tom
Relating to amending the Penal Code of the State of Texas that it is unlawful for any officer or agent of any corporation to fail or refuse to keep true, accurate and current certain minimum records of the corporation; prescribing the penalty for violations.
HB 963
57-0 (1961)
Author: James, Tom
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the authority of the Attorney General to examine the books of accounts, minutes, letters, etc. of corporations so as to provide for certain minimum records required to be kept true, accurate and current by said corporations.
HB 1007
57-0 (1961)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to defining certain words and terms to include public and private corporations unless there is an express declaration to the contrary.
HB 1010
57-0 (1961)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to providing for the issuing, service and return of process in all courts upon corporations charged by indictment, information, or complaint with the commission of a criminal offense.
HB 1026
57-0 (1961)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to providing for the punishment of a corporation found guilty of a crime by fine in lieu of punishment by imprisonment.
HB 1039
57-0 (1961)
Author: Stewart, III, Maco
Relating to amending a certain Act levying a corporation income tax; prescribing certain penalties; reducing the tax on the occupation of sulphur production; providing an effective date.
HJR 11
57-0 (1961)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter | et. al.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas authorizing the Legislature to create agricultural commodity producers committees whose purposes shall be the expansion of markets for such commodities through advertising, public relations and other promotional work, and the development and carrying out of programs of education and research, and further authorizing the producers of the various agricultural commodities of this State to finance such activities by the levy of an assessment against themselves in an amount not to exceed one percent (1%) of the market value of the commodity upon which the assessment is paid.
SB 110
57-0 (1961)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act to provide that a receiver may be appointed for the assets and business of a corporation when it is established in an action by a shareholder that the shareholders are deadlocked in voting power, and have failed for a period which includes at least two consecutive annual meeting dates, to elect successors to directors whose terms have expired or would have expired upon the election of their successors.
SB 119
57-0 (1961)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to making uniform the law of partnership.
SB 214
57-0 (1961)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act by providing for cumulative voting by shareholders for the election of directors unless prohibited by the articles of incorporation; providing that no amendment of the articles of incorporation prohibiting the right of cumulative voting shall be effective unless at least sixty-six and two-thirds per cent (66 2/3%) of the outstanding shares of each class of stock entitled to vote thereon shall have been voted for such amendment; providing for written notice by shareholder who intends to cumulate his votes to the secretary of the corporation on or before the day preceding the election at which such shareholder intends to cumulate his votes; providing an effective date.
SB 316
57-0 (1961)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to providing for the incorporation of dental health service corporations under the Texas Nonprofit Act; adding an exception to the Dental Practice Act.
SB 450
57-0 (1961)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A.
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the ownership of land in Texas by corporations.
HB 32
57-1 (1961)
Author: Stewart, III, Maco
Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide additional revenue for the support of the State government by providing for a Retail Sales and Use Tax; imposing a Corporation Income Tax; providing an effective date.
HB 71
57-1 (1961)
Author: Adams, J. Collier | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations; to provide for increasing the number of directors by amendment to the by-laws; for making the requirement of a bond of the officers discretionary with the board of directors; for making the handling of the business by a manager discretionary with the board of directors; providing for selecting as a depository a bank which is insured with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; exempting the corporation from the Texas Securities Act.
HB 20
56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis
Relating to a tax on the taxable incomes of certain corporations, joint stock associations and limited partnerships, the administration of the tax by the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
HB 96
56-0 (1959)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray | et. al.
Relating to providing for service of process on non-residents; providing that this Act shall not repeal but shall be cumulative of existing Statutes.
HB 144
56-0 (1959)
Author: Bartram, Raymond A. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act to provide for the exemption of certain existing corporations from the requirements of the Act relating to name and minimum consideration to be received for issuance of shares before commencing business, and providing for the filing of a statement designating a registered office and registered agent by certain existing corporations.
HB 145
56-0 (1959)
Author: Bartram, Raymond A. | et. al.
Relating to enacting the "Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act" to adopt and establish general statutory provisions applicable to non-profit corporations.
HB 280
56-0 (1959)
Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick
Relating to providing that certain corporations may file amendments to their present charters for the purpose of adopting the provisions of the Texas Business Corporation Act.
HB 299
56-0 (1959)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes by making it lawful for surplus lands to be conveyed to a corporation authorized to develop such lands and also providing that such lands shall be conveyed by any such acquiring corporation on or before the same time the conveying corporation otherwise would have had to convey the same.
HB 335
56-0 (1959)
Author: McDonald, Scott
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act.
HB 490
56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis
Relating to a tax on the net profits of certain corporations, joint stock associations and limited partnerships; providing penalties.
HB 493
56-0 (1959)
Author: Oliver, W. T. "Boss Cajun"
Relating to providing for a five per cent (5%) gross receipts tax on business done by any hotel, motel, rooming house or inn; providing for quarterly reports.
HB 527
56-0 (1959)
Author: Jones, William M. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to provide that all public officers of this State and all Executors, Administrators, Guardians, Receivers, and Trustees appointed by any court, whose bonds have been executed by a corporate surety, shall be subject to suit in the proper court of the county wherein said bond is filed.
HB 572
56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis
Relating to providing for the regular reporting under the penalties of perjury, of facts relating to the organization, operation, affiliation, and financial conduct of all organizations doing business in Texas; providing penalties for violation of the Act.
HB 592
56-0 (1959)
Author: Green, Howard Lemuel | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the sale of direct obligations of a corporation if such obligations are exempt securities under the Texas Securities Act.
HB 608
56-0 (1959)
Author: Green, Howard Lemuel | et. al.
Relating amending certain acts relating to the sale in Texas of securities of Texas corporations.
HB 640
56-0 (1959)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts by providing the manner of incorporating water supply or sewer service corporations authorized with provisions relative to Directors of said corporations.
HB 873
56-0 (1959)
Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer
Relating to amending certain acts relative to trust companies authorized to lend and accumulate money.
HB 897
56-0 (1959)
Author: James, Tom
Relating to a tax on the Gross Receipts of certain Labor Organizations; providing penalties.
HB 955
56-0 (1959)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Relating to exempting from taxation property owned or used in conducting any association engaged in the educational development of boys, girls, young men or young women through a program designed to demonstrate the operation of the American business system of private enterprise.
SB 3
56-0 (1959)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to providing for the regular reporting under the penalties of perjury, of facts relating to the organization, operation, affiliation, and financial conduct of labor unions; prohibiting the use of funds for certain purposes; providing for penalties for violation of the Act.
SB 90
56-0 (1959)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code; providing for the organization of corporations for the purpose of acting as attorney-in-fact for a reciprocal or inter-insurance exchange.
SB 136
56-0 (1959)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to amending certain statutes by adding a provision making it lawful for surplus lands to be conveyed to a corporation authorized to develop such lands and also providing that such lands be conveyed by any such acquiring corporation on or before the same time the conveying corporation otherwise would have had to convey the same.
SB 188
56-0 (1959)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relating to classes of group life insurance policies that may be delivered in this state, by adding thereto a provision for an additional class of policies issuable to certain associates.
SB 191
56-0 (1959)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act.
SB 194
56-0 (1959)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to providing that certain corporations may file amendments to their present charters with the Secretary of State of Texas on or before July 31, 1960, for the purpose of adopting the provisions of the Texas Business Corporation Act.
SB 243
56-0 (1959)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard
Relating to prescribing duties of the Comptroller of Public Accounts in reference to the cancellation of Bonds of Public Corporations (as defined herein) which are no longer useful and which are in the safekeeping of such officer.
SB 282
56-0 (1959)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to providing that effective September 5, 1960, all corporations heretofore created with purposes authorized by certain Statutes shall become subject to the provisions of the Texas Business Corporation Act.
SB 429
56-0 (1959)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain acts authorizing trust companies created or authorized thereunder to lend and accumulate money.
SB 476
56-0 (1959)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to providing for the incorporation of dental health service corporations.
HB 13
56-1 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis
Relating to a tax on the net profits of certain corporations, joint stock associations and limited partnerships; providing penalties.
HB 6
56-2 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis
Relating to a tax on the net profits of certain corporations, joint stock associations and limited partnerships; providing penalties.
HB 13
56-2 (1959)
Author: Dugas, Jr., Louis
Relating to providing additional revenues to support the State by imposing a general sales tax and a corporate income tax.
SB 38
56-2 (1959)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the incorporation of Dental Health Service Corporations.
HB 13
56-3 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis
Relating to a tax on the net profits of certain corporations, joint stock associations and limited partnerships; providing penalties.
HB 60
56-3 (1959)
Author: Wells, Halen Gill | et. al.
Relating to redefining the term "corporate fiduciary" and to validate certain acts done by corporate fiduciaries.
SB 2
56-3 (1959)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to providing for the incorporation of Dental Health Service Corporations.
SB 20
56-3 (1959)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to providing that effective September 5, 1960, all corporations heretofore created with purposes authorized by certain Statutes shall become subject to the provisions of the Texas Business Corporation Act.
HB 239
55-0 (1957)
Author: Chapman, Joe N. | et. al.
Relating to promoting interracial harmony and tranquility and to that end to declare it to be the public policy of the State that the right of all people to be secure from interracial tension and unrest is vital to the health, safety and welfare of the State; requiring registration of persons and organizations engaged in advocating racial integration whose activities opposing segregation of races tend to cause racial conflicts or violence, or engaged in raising or expending funds for certain purposes in connection with litigation.
HB 268
55-0 (1957)
Author: Chapman, Joe N.
Relating to exemptions of corporations from the franchise tax.
HB 270
55-0 (1957)
Author: Conley, Carl C.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to corporations exempt from payment of the franchise tax.
HB 276
55-0 (1957)
Author: Bartram, Raymond A. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act relating to the expenses of organization or reorganization of a corporation.
HB 331
55-0 (1957)
Author: Joseph, Jr., Thomas R. "Tom"
Relating to providing that no person shall conduct a business in this State under any name or designation using the words "National", "Federal", "United States", "State of Texas", "State", "Texas", or any combination or variation of such words, or any designation tending to create the impression of Federal or State ownership or connection.
HB 376
55-0 (1957)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L. | et. al.
Relating to adopting and establishing general statutory provisions applicable to non-profit corporations.
HB 479
55-0 (1957)
Author: Sutton, Jr., Robert Keltner
Relating to amending the Insurance Code so as to regulate and provide for salaries of officers, trustees or directors of domestic insurance companies.
HB 516
55-0 (1957)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton
Relating to prohibiting any person, firm, corporation, or association that owes wages, salaries, or other compensation to any other person, firm, corporation, or association from transferring in any manner any of his or its assets, property, or capital, until such obligation is satisfied.
HB 567
55-0 (1957)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide that Corporations organized pursuant to certain provisions of the National Housing Act, which operate housing projects in connection with Military Reservations shall pay a franchise tax based upon gross receipts instead of gross assets and thereby excluding from the tax base long-term indebtedness.
HB 712
55-0 (1957)
Author: Ferrell, Ben | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to corporations exempt from payment of the franchise tax.
HB 871
55-0 (1957)
Author: Bartram, Raymond A.
Relating to amending the Title Insurance Law adding a new article applying to all corporations doing a title insurance business granting them the right to adopt and become subject to certain provisions of the Texas Business Corporation Act and prescribing the procedure for such adoption.
SB 129
55-0 (1957)
Author: Weinert, Rudolph A.
Relating to amending the Texas Business Corporation Act, relating to certificates of shares, disposition of assets. etc.
SB 165
55-0 (1957)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to repealing Chapter 7 of the Insurance Code relating to fidelity, guaranty and surety and trust companies.
SB 200
55-0 (1957)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to adopting and establishing general statutory provisions applicable to non-profit corporations.
SB 383
55-0 (1957)
Author: Wood, Bill D.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relating to classes of group life insurance policies that may be delivered in this state by adding a class of policy issuable to certain associations.
SB 423
55-0 (1957)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard
Relating to amending Insurance Code and Texas Business Corporation Act to apply to all corporations doing title insurance business, procedure, etc.
SB 444
55-0 (1957)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending Insurance Code to require that reports, returns, statements, etc., of insurance companies to Board be verified under penalty of perjury, making it a felony, penalties, etc.
HB 5
55-2 (1957)
Author: Pool, Joe Richard | et. al.
Relating to providing for the maintenance of law, peace and order in the operation of the public schools without the use of military forces by requiring certain organizations to file certain information under oath in the County Clerk's Office upon the request of the County Judge; providing a penalty for violations.
SB 15
55-2 (1957)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to providing for the maintenance of law, peace and order in the operation of the public schools without the use of military forces by requiring certain organizations to file certain information in the County Clerk's Office upon the request of a District Judge, District Attorney, County Judge, or County Attorney; providing a penalty for violations.
HB 16
54-0 (1955)
Author: Carpenter, Frank H. | et. al.
Relating to adopting and establishing general statutory provisions applicable to business corporations; to provide for the incorporation, regulation, admission to do business in Texas, merger, consolidation, receivership, dissolution, and liquidation of those business corporations to which this Act shall apply; to provide for powers, duties, authorizations and responsibilities of affected corporations and their officers, directors and stockholders; to repeal acts in conflict herewith; and containing a savings clause.
HB 38
54-0 (1955)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter | et. al.
Relating to exempting from taxation the property of organizations known as The American Legion or local organizations of or affiliated with The American Legion.
HB 89
54-0 (1955)
Author: King, Tom E.
Relating to amending Statutes to authorize certain corporations to amend their charters in regard to changing shares of stock with par face value into shares without nominal or par value.
HB 238
54-0 (1955)
Author: Shannon, James W. "Bill"
Relating to authorizing the formation of private corporations to provide for the mutual protection of members of voluntary non-profit poultry associations and to promote the welfare of the poultry industry; providing the amount of fee to be paid by such corporation for filing each charter, amendment or supplement; exempting such corporations from payment of franchise tax.
HB 249
54-0 (1955)
Author: Yancy, Jr., James Watson
Relating to authorizing payment or refund to any employee, former employee, or his beneficiary or estate, by any employer, former employer, or trustee, pursuant to a written retirement, death, or other employee benefit or savings plan and relieving such employer, former employer, or trustee, from liability to others for the amount, or any portions thereof, so paid.
HB 261
54-0 (1955)
Author: Sanders, Jr., Harold Barefoot | et. al.
Relating to making uniform the law of limited partnership; defining the rights, duties, and obligations of limited partners to each other and to others during the existence of limited partnership upon its dissolutions.
HB 306
54-0 (1955)
Author: Pyle, Joe
Relating to setting forth the manner and form in which stock certificates shall be issued by any corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas and how such stock certificates shall be signed; providing for the use of a facsimile corporate seal; providing for the use of a facsimile signatures of officers of such corporations on a certificate countersigned by a transfer agent or registered by a registrar.
HB 460
54-0 (1955)
Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J.
Relating to providing that any corporation, association, organization, group or partnership, that accepts from any person any thing of value, shall be liable for the torts of its employees under certain circumstances.
HB 468
54-0 (1955)
Author: Carpenter, Frank H.
Relating to amending and revising the Title Insurance Law, authorizing the creation of corporations for the purpose of compiling and/or acquiring and owning abstract plans in this or any other state and to compile and sell abstracts of title therefrom, and to insure the title to lands and interests therein and liens thereon, and authorizing such corporations to handle all transactions relating or incident thereto and authorizing such corporations to accumulate and lend money, to deal in securities and to act as trustee, receiver, executor, administrator, and guardian.
HB 737
54-0 (1955)
Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer
Relating to providing for the formation of corporations for the purpose of issuing a variable annuity contracts of insurance; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict.
HB 780
54-0 (1955)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain articles of the Election Code of the State of Texas; providing that no corporation, labor union, or labor front organization, shall give, lend or pay any money to any candidate or campaign manager for the purpose of aiding or defeating the election of any candidate.
HB 955
54-0 (1955)
Author: Pyle, Joe
Relating to setting forth the manner and form in which stock certificates shall be issued by any corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas and how such stock certificates shall be signed; providing for the use of a facsimile corporate seal; providing for the use of facsimile signatures of officers of such corporations on a certificate countersigned by a transfer agent or employee thereof; and providing for the use of facsimile or printed corporate seal of such corporation on its bonds, debentures and other evidences of indebtedness, and for the use of facsimile signatures of officers authorized to execute such securities when such securities are authenticated by the manual signature of an officer of the corporation or other trustee appointed or named by the indenture of trust or other agreement under which such securities are issued.
SB 98
54-0 (1955)
Author: Weinert, Rudolph A. | et. al.
Relating to adopting and establishing general statutory provisions applicable to business corporations; to provide for the incorporation, regulation, admission to do business in Texas, merger, consolidation, receivership, dissolution, and liquidation of those business corporations to which this Act shall apply; to provide that it shall apply to certain Texas corporations Incorporated after the Act becomes effective, and certain foreign corporations admitted to do business in Texas after it becomes effective, for voluntary adoption of the provisions of the Act by certain other corporations and for application of the Act to be certain other corporations upon the expiration of five years after the Act becomes effective; to provide for power, duties, authorizations and responsibilities of affected corporations and their officers, directors and stockholders; to repeal acts in conflict herewith; containing a savings clause.
SB 118
54-0 (1955)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to authorizing the formation of private corporations to provide for the mutual protection of members of voluntary non-profit poultry associations and to promote the welfare of the poultry industry; providing the amount of fee to be paid by such corporation for filing each charter, amendment or supplement; exempting such corporations from payment of franchise tax.
SB 121
54-0 (1955)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to providing for the granting of corporate charters to subordinate churches, congregations, parishes, committees or any other religious organizations of the Orthodox Church and other like institutions and orders organized for religious purposes which are incorporated under the laws of Texas; providing for the rights of the subordinate; providing for the revocation of the charters of the subordinates by such parent.
SB 138
54-0 (1955)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to setting forth the manner and form in which stock certificates shall be issued by any corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas and how such stock certificates shall be signed, whether by officers of such a corporation or by a transfer agent or assistant transfer agent, and providing for the use of a facsimile or printed corporate seal, and facsimile signature of officers of such corporations; and providing for the use of a facsimile or printed corporate seal and the use of facsimile signatures by certain officers of such a corporation on bonds, debentures and other evidences of indebtedness when such securities are authenticated by the manual signature of an officer of the corporate or other trustee appointed or named by the indenture or trust or other agreement under which such securities are issued.
SB 155
54-0 (1955)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to amending and revising the Title Insurance Law of the Insurance Code; authorizing the creation of corporations for the purpose of compiling and/or acquiring and owning abstract plants in this or any other state and to compile and sell abstracts of title therefrom, and to insure the title to lands and interests therein and liens thereon, and authorizing such corporations to handle all transactions relating or incident thereto and authorizing such corporations to accumulate and lend money, to deal in securities and to act as trustee, receiver, executor, administrator, and guardian.
SB 174
54-0 (1955)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to repealing the Stock Transfer and Sales Tax.
SB 332
54-0 (1955)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to providing for the formation of corporations for the purpose of issuing variable annuity contracts of insurance; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict.
SB 423
54-0 (1955)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to amending certain Acts to clarify wholesale distributor of magazines to require selling agency to purchase certain merchandise; providing a penalty.
SB 432
54-0 (1955)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to providing for the creation of corporations with power to lend money at legal rates of interest without banking or discounting privileges, on installment contracts for the purchase of automobiles, appliances, furniture, and other personal property, and realty, and to accept liens against such properties; to borrow money for the purpose of using the same for operating capital, and pledge as security for such loans liens so received; to sell and transfer such liens or the pledged properties after proper foreclosure or surrender thereof; but without the power of selling bonds, certificates, debentures or other obligations, and without trust powers of any kind or character; providing for supervision and control by the Secretary of State.
HB 27
53-0 (1953)
Author: Osborn, William E. | et. al.
Relating to adopting and establishing general statutory provisions applicable to business corporations.
HB 103
53-0 (1953)
Author: Crosthwait, John L.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the creation of private corporations to engage in the business of employment or labor agencies recruiting workers for employment and dissemination of information in connection thereto, and for the performance of any lawful act in connection therewith.
HB 134
53-0 (1953)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to provide that certain corporations may make provision for employees to purchase or take option to purchase shares of stock issued or unissued of such corporation at a price or prices equal to or less than the market value thereof at the time of such sale or the granting of such option.
HB 157
53-0 (1953)
Author: Abington, William Henry | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide that private corporations may be created for, or, if presently created, may have their charters or permits to do business in Texas so amended as to provide for, the following purposes: to establish and maintain a drilling business for the production of oil, gas, or water, or either, and, incidental to said primary purpose, to establish and maintain an oil, gas and mineral business.
HB 168
53-0 (1953)
Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes to permit incorporation for the purpose of construction, maintenance and operation of radio and/or television broadcasting equipment and stations.
HB 170
53-0 (1953)
Author: Crouch, Douglass "Doug" | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public school officials in this State from requiring membership or non-membership in any private association or organization, with certain exception, as a condition of employment; providing penalties.
HB 180
53-0 (1953)
Author: McDaniel, Bert T.
Relating to amending certain Statues by exempting property of associations for teaching and demonstrating modern and scientific methods of ranching, cattle raising or horsemanship not operated for profit from taxation when income from such property in excess of the amount necessary for operation and maintenance is used for the development of boys and girls and young men and young women in connection with ranching, cattle raising or horsemanship and demonstrating modern and scientific methods or ranching, cattle raising or horsemanship.
HB 318
53-0 (1953)
Author: Buchanan, Dexter Harold "Buck"
Relating to the exemption of any corporation organized as a terminal corporation not organized for profit and having no income from the business done by it from the franchise tax.
HB 322
53-0 (1953)
Author: Joseph, Jr., Thomas R. "Tom"
Relating to repealing the tax on terminal companies.
HB 359
53-0 (1953)
Author: Yancy, Jr., James Watson
Relating to amending certain Acts describing certain things which a foreign corporation may do without being considered to be transacting business in this State.
HB 544
53-0 (1953)
Author: Niemann, Fredrick A. "Fred"
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that a barber or beauty shop, or both may incorporate.
HB 650
53-0 (1953)
Author: Sanders, Jr., Harold Barefoot | et. al.
Relating to adopting a Uniform Limited Partnership Act providing for the establishment of limited partnerships and the rights, powers and liabilities of such partnerships and the members thereof.