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HB 84 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the authority of municipalities to enact a requirement that establishes the sales price for certain housing units or residential lots. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 452 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 623 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 765 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to appropriations to historical foundations by certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 1059 87-0 (2021) Author: Stephenson, Phil Relating to a seller's disclosure of the location of certain real property in a floodplain. House: Business & Industry Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1200 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Christina Relating to the regulation of historic or culturally significant buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts by certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1295 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1348 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. House: Land & Resource Management Postponed
HB 1544 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land is temporarily used for sand mining operations; authorizing a fee. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1564 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary
Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a receivership for and disposition of certain platted lots that are abandoned, unoccupied, and undeveloped in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1719 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to a potential erosion notice to purchasers of real property in a commercial or residential development in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1721 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of air contaminants in residential areas in certain counties. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 1877 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to county and municipal regulation of repairs to vacant residential buildings. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 1878 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to municipal and county permitting requirements to conduct certain repairs on residential buildings. House: Land & Resource Management Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2422 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operations by the commissioners court in certain counties. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2537 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to county regulation of short-term rental units in the unincorporated area of certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty; authorizing a fee. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2610 87-0 (2021) Author: Harless, Sam
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the deadline to begin a county fire code inspection in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2947 87-0 (2021) Author: Cyrier, John
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to county subdivision platting requirements for recreational vehicle communities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
No action taken in committee
HB 2948 87-0 (2021) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the authority of a county to regulate condominiums. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3843 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the authority of a county to regulate impervious cover around certain floodplains. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3883 87-0 (2021) Author: Biedermann, Kyle Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas located within the Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Land & Resource Management Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3884 87-0 (2021) Author: Biedermann, Kyle Relating to the authority of a county to regulate lot frontages on certain roads. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4400 87-0 (2021) Author: Patterson, Jared Relating to the regulation of concrete plants by the commissioners court in certain counties. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 4412 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to the regulation of recreational vehicle parks. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4426 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Tracy | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain counties to cancel platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 4429 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4435 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the authority of certain counties to remediate an overflow of water caused by a diversion or impoundment of the natural flow of surface water. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4447 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the procedure for approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. House: Land & Resource Management Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4496 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to municipal and county building codes. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
SB 400 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 461 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to a seller's disclosure of the location of certain real property in a floodplain. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 487 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Education
Postponed
SB 595 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 627 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program. Senate: Administration Committee report printed and distributed
SB 856 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the appointment of a receivership for and disposition of certain platted lots that are abandoned, unoccupied, and undeveloped in certain counties. Senate: Local Government Left pending in committee
SB 1169 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the authority of a county to require a person to obtain a building permit from the county for certain portable structures. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
SB 1557 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the authority of a county to regulate condominiums. Senate: Local Government Left pending in committee
SB 1627 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the deadline to begin a county fire code inspection in certain counties. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 1667 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the procedure for approval of certain land development applications by a political subdivision. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1724 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to building codes applicable in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1733 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to recreational vehicle rental communities. Senate: Local Government Left pending in committee
SB 1878 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the authority of certain counties to cancel platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 1881 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on governmental entities adopting certain regulations governing the use of certain building products, materials, or methods. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1882 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on governmental entities adopting certain regulations governing the use of certain building products, materials, or methods. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1924 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
HB 297 87-1 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Filed
SB 75 87-1 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Filed
HB 207 87-2 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Filed
SB 84 87-2 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Filed
HB 95 87-3 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Filed
SB 37 87-3 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Filed
HB 509 86-0 (2019) Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al. Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operations by the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing a fee; providing administrative penalties and other civil remedies; creating criminal offenses. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 892 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to county regulation of game rooms. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 969 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the removal by a landowner of noxious or invasive plant species or brush species detrimental to water conservation from the landowner's property. House: Agriculture & Livestock Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 972 86-0 (2019) Author: Biedermann, Kyle Relating to repealing the authority of a county to regulate hunting with bows and arrows in certain subdivisions. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 1989 86-0 (2019) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al. Relating to requiring commissioners court approval of a proposed county road alteration for high-speed rail construction. House: Transportation Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2111 86-0 (2019) Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the period for which a school district's participation in certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones may be taken into account in determining the total taxable value of property in the school district. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2186 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2741 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the application of the fire code to and the inspection of buildings owned or leased by counties; authorizing a fee. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 2942 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land is temporarily used for sand mining operations; authorizing a fee. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
HB 2956 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the authority of a county to regulate impervious cover in certain floodplains. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3033 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operations by the commissioners court in certain counties. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3045 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3050 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the authority of municipalities to enact a requirement that establishes the sales price for certain housing units or residential lots. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3155 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3167 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to county and municipal approval procedure for land development applications. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3856 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the costs of conducting a traffic study on the effects of a development project proposed to be located in the county. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 4080 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the applicability and enforcement of building and fire codes in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorizing a fee. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 4117 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the authority of certain counties to acquire a right-of-way in accordance with the county's master drainage plan. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4148 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to municipal regulation of outdoor lighting; creating a criminal offense. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 4368 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4411 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the functions of and membership on nonprofit statewide associations of counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 4549 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the clearance of a ditch for the purpose of flood prevention by certain counties. House: County Affairs No action taken in committee
HJR 104 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Webb County to delegate its authority to manage and dispose of county school land and invest and manage the proceeds from the county permanent school fund. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 542 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 545 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 968 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1281 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in certain municipalities and counties. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1303 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to maps of the actual or proposed boundaries and extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality and certain notices related to expanding the boundaries. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1402 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to regulation by certain counties of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 1510 86-0 (2019) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the apportionment of infrastructure costs in regard to certain property development projects. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 2005 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to address population growth and prevent the proliferation of substandard dwellings; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2092 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to county regulation of game rooms. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2318 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the authority of a county to require a person to obtain a building permit from the county for certain portable structures. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
SB 2370 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the procedure for approval of certain land development applications by a political subdivision. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
HB 640 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; creating an offense. House: County Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 797 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 890 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 898 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the issuance of local permits by a regulatory agency of a political subdivision. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1105 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to granting certain municipalities authority to adopt development regulations around certain military facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1250 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John Relating to the authority of certain counties to prohibit the land application of certain sewage sludge in the county or in a portion of the county. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1288 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to broker agreements for the leasing of real property owned by a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1328 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to standards for advertising land for sale in certain border counties before a subdivision plat for the land has been approved; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 1386 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the use of earnest money contracts and other offers for the sale of land before a subdivision plat is filed in certain border counties. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 1562 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to zoning and building construction regulations in certain counties; providing a criminal penalty. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Meeting cancelled
HB 1704 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in actions to determine the applicability of certain local government regulations. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2040 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of certain counties; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2512 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 2535 85-0 (2017) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2539 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2596 85-0 (2017) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to certain notice of the extent of a municipality or its extraterritorial jurisdiction. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3045 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an election to reduce or increase the sales and use tax rate imposed by a municipality for the benefit of a Type B development corporation. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3352 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to civil penalties against subdividers of land. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3405 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3787 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to limiting the applicability of municipal and county regulations affecting real property. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3924 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to regulation by certain counties of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped for 25 years or more. House: County Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4114 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to county approval for the locations at which a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard may be operated. House: County Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 334 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to broker agreements for the leasing of real property owned by a county. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed
SB 655 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to certain notice of the extent of a municipality or its extraterritorial jurisdiction. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 682 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 692 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to regulation by certain counties of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 775 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
SB 782 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 787 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in actions to determine the applicability of certain local government regulations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 898 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 965 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the authority of certain counties to designate a county water recreation safety zone along certain rivers; authorizing a fee. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1456 85-0 (2017) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of certain counties; creating a criminal offense and affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1542 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to a requirement that a condominium receive prior approval from a county prior to its creation. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1596 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1674 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to address population growth and prevent the proliferation of substandard dwellings; providing a penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1742 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to county approval for the locations at which a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard may be operated. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1759 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2159 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to standards for advertising land for sale in certain border counties before a subdivision plat for the land has been approved; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 107 85-1 (2017) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a requirement that a builder or contractor obtain a license or other similar certification from the political subdivision. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 188 85-1 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to limiting the applicability of municipal and county regulations affecting real property. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 362 85-1 (2017) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around federal military installations; creating a criminal offense. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 12 85-1 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to limiting the applicability of municipal and county regulations affecting real property. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 83 85-1 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to certain notice of the extent of a municipality or its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Filed
SB 86 85-1 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the local regulation of trees and timber. Filed
SB 115 85-1 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around federal military installations; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 152 84-0 (2015) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to the authority of the voters of certain counties to authorize the county to regulate the sale and use of fireworks; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 397 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al. Relating to the use of fireworks at certain Texas Department of Transportation rest areas; providing a penalty. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 893 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 907 84-0 (2015) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1472 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the enforcement of requirements for the issuance of local permits by regulatory agencies of political subdivisions. House: Land & Resource Management Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1640 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the compatibility of certain defense community regulations and structures with military operations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2003 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 2033 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing counties to require the submission of digital maps in connection with the county plat approval process. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2047 84-0 (2015) Author: Ashby, Trent Relating to the ability of a municipality to regulate the sale of alcohol near a public school. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2192 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to a project authorized to be undertaken by certain Type B economic development corporations in connection with certain multifamily housing. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 2215 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to notice and opportunity to cure before filing certain enforcement actions against subdividers of land in certain border and economically distressed counties. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2460 84-0 (2015) Author: Wray, John Relating to allowing certain counties to regulate the land application of certain sewage sludge. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 2635 84-0 (2015) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to the creation and operation of a park and recreation district in counties that share a border on the San Marcos River and to the authority of the district to collect fees and issue bonds; creating a criminal offense and providing penalties. House: Special Purpose Districts Left pending in committee
HB 2879 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 2977 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities; authorizing fees. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3089 84-0 (2015) Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential high-rise buildings in certain counties; creating a criminal offense. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3096 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to establishing a veterans cemetery in Webb County. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3418 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to intermunicipal commuter rail districts. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 3452 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to regulation of subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3793 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 570 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the use of fireworks at certain Texas Department of Transportation rest areas; creating a criminal offense. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 720 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit hydraulic fracturing. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 969 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1144 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to intermunicipal commuter rail districts. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1375 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1454 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to authorizing counties to require the submission of digital maps in connection with the county plat approval process. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1575 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to county regulation of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped for 25 years or more. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 107 83-0 (2013) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to the regulation by certain counties of the sale and use of fireworks; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 139 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of urban renewal powers by certain counties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 141 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 371 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 605 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the authority of municipalities or counties to adopt regulations or take other actions relating to airport hazard areas. House: County Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 611 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in counties, including certain border and economically distressed counties. House: Land & Resource Management Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 675 83-0 (2013) Author: Ratliff, Bennett Relating to regulation by a municipality or county of off-premise signs advertising sexually oriented businesses. House: Urban Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 691 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 761 83-0 (2013) Author: Márquez, Marisa Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 832 83-0 (2013) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 970 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to regulation of cottage food products and cottage food production operations. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1130 83-0 (2013) Author: González, Mary Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas located near the Tornillo-Guadalupe Port of Entry; providing a penalty. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1293 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the connection of electric service in the unincorporated area of the county. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1357 83-0 (2013) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the power of the Nueces County Road District No. 4 to lease or sell land. House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1377 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1537 83-0 (2013) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1650 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 1832 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1912 83-0 (2013) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county; authorizing assessments. House: Special Purpose Districts Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1970 83-0 (2013) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality by agreement. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2123 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2521 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to a project authorized to be undertaken by a Type B economic development corporation in connection with housing. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3128 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the authority of a county commissioners court to adopt standards for lot frontages on roads in the unincorporated area of the county. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 19 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to certain residential and other structures and mitigation of loss to those structures resulting from natural catastrophes; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 170 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed
SB 186 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 194 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to ingress and egress for access by emergency vehicles and for use during evacuations in certain new residential subdivisions. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 456 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 461 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas located near the Tornillo-Guadalupe Port of Entry; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 552 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat; authorizing a fee. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 968 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county; authorizing assessments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1046 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions in the exterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality by agreement. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1452 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1599 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 12 83-1 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program. Filed
SB 7 83-2 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program. Filed
SB 10 83-2 (2013) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program. Filed
SB 4 83-3 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program. Filed
HB 92 82-0 (2011) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of slaughterers by certain counties. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 141 82-0 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to the regulation of slaughterers by certain counties. House: Agriculture & Livestock Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 171 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the exercise of urban renewal powers by certain counties. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 190 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the adoption of noise regulations by certain counties; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 191 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the regulation of automobile wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 214 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 230 82-0 (2011) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 317 82-0 (2011) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land use after a local option election. Filed
HB 421 82-0 (2011) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 662 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain counties to adopt buffer zone regulations and comprehensive land development plans; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 935 82-0 (2011) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the protection of water quality in certain bodies of water. House: Natural Resources Laid on the table subject to call
HB 990 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain homestead preservation reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1604 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of land development, including county building code standards for new residential construction, and sales in certain counties and municipalities; providing penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1649 82-0 (2011) Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 1665 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Susan
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the notification requirements regarding certain land use regulations in an area near military facilities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 1729 82-0 (2011) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the sale of surplus leased land by a governmental entity to a private party. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1746 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to the participation by certain taxing units in tax increment financing and the payment of tax increments into the tax increment fund for a reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1767 82-0 (2011) Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the enforcement of county subdivision regulations prohibiting more than one residential dwelling on each subdivision lot; creating an offense. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1769 82-0 (2011) Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the enforcement of building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county; providing a fee. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2107 82-0 (2011) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to notice by sign requirement for sexually oriented businesses. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2317 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Doug Relating to granting Hill Country counties regulatory authority and the authority to impose development fees for roadway infrastructure; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2571 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the purposes and designation of transportation reinvestment zones. House: Transportation No action taken in committee
HB 2617 82-0 (2011) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to the regulation of the sale and use of fireworks by certain counties; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2732 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the application requirements for a local project permit. House: Land & Resource Management Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2803 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2853 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to tax increment financing. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2857 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to regulation of outdoor lighting in certain areas; providing a criminal penalty and for injunctive relief. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/12
HB 3096 82-0 (2011) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the cancellation of a subdivision by a commissioners court. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3114 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 3115 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 3190 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3241 82-0 (2011) Author: Lewis, Tryon Relating to the regulation of the location of oil and gas wells by a county in certain areas. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 3246 82-0 (2011) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
S. refuses to adopt conf comm rept.-reported
HB 3492 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to authorizing counties to adopt buffer zone regulations and comprehensive plans and assess a roadway cost recovery fee; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3533 82-0 (2011) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3534 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to liability of a political subdivision for a violation of certain laws relating to local permits. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3535 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to liability of a political subdivision for a violation of certain laws relating to local permits; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3597 82-0 (2011) Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the powers and duties of certain public improvement districts operated by counties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3716 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 134 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to regulate land development if approved by a majority vote in a countywide election. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 136 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to granting counties authority to regulate certain land use; providing penalties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 137 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 273 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the powers and duties of certain public improvement districts. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 296 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the mitigation of the impact of residential development in public school districts. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 337 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 525 82-0 (2011) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the protection of water quality in certain bodies of water. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 627 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to the participation by certain taxing units in tax increment financing and the payment of tax increments into the tax increment fund for a reinvestment zone. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 670 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the regulation of the location of certain halfway houses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 744 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to a fee for an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 861 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose Relating to the enforcement of building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county; providing a fee. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1030 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to notice by sign requirement for sexually oriented businesses. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1044 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to authorizing counties to finance the acquisition of conservation easements. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1110 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the regulation of multiple-unit rental home communities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1257 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al. Relating to the annexation by certain conservation and reclamation districts of noncontiguous land in another county. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 1363 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to county and municipal land development regulations; providing a penalty. Senate: International Relations & Trade Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1364 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Left pending in committee
SB 1392 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1442 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the application requirements for a local project permit. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Open Government, Select
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 1462 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the enforcement of subdivision platting requirements in certain counties near the international border of this state. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Left pending in committee
SB 1570 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the sale of surplus leased land by a governmental entity to a private party. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1674 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the composition of the board of directors of certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1789 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to platting requirements affecting subdivision golf courses in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1816 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: International Relations & Trade
H. refuses to adopt conf. comm. rept-reported
SJR 40 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to regulate land development if approved by a majority vote in a countywide election. Senate: International Relations & Trade Co-author authorized
SB 24 82-1 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a penalty. Filed
HB 143 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to granting certain counties regulatory authority around military facilities in certain circumstances; providing a penalty. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 362 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 459 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to county abatement and regulation of nuisances. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 961 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to notice by sign requirement for sexually oriented businesses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 1013 81-0 (2009) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the installation and use of lighting in certain areas. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1119 81-0 (2009) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to authorizing certain populous counties to adopt county planning regulations; providing criminal and civil penalties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1270 81-0 (2009) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al. Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the location of halfway houses in the unincorporated areas of the county; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1473 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the application of certain requirements affecting certain subdivision golf courses. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1507 81-0 (2009) Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain populous counties to adopt noise regulations; providing criminal and civil penalties. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1511 81-0 (2009) Author: Otto, John | et. al. Relating to requirements that fire sprinkler systems be installed in certain dwellings. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1680 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1770 81-0 (2009) Author: Miklos, Robert
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the Tax Increment Financing Act. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1951 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 2016 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the regulation of the use of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural land. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 2056 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2167 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to granting Hill Country counties authority to regulate certain land use and impose certain development fees; providing penalties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2275 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creating a task force to develop uniform standards for subdivisions in the unincorporated areas of counties near the international border and in economically distressed counties. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 2358 81-0 (2009) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the powers of the board of directors of a defense adjustment management authority. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2436 81-0 (2009) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the zoning authority of counties around certain bodies of water. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2606 81-0 (2009) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to granting county zoning authority in Aransas County; providing a criminal penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2634 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held for the county permanent school fund. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 2833 81-0 (2009) Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain building code standards applicable to the unincorporated areas of certain counties; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2838 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the regulation of massage parlors by certain counties; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2874 81-0 (2009) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to granting certain counties authority to regulate the cutting of certain trees; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2919 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the regulation of land use and the creation of regional military sustainability commissions to ensure compatible development with military installations in certain areas. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 3092 81-0 (2009) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to the regulation of the sale and use of fireworks by certain counties; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3093 81-0 (2009) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt commercial development regulations for unincorporated areas of the county; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 3094 81-0 (2009) Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the regulation of massage parlors by counties; providing penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3096 81-0 (2009) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to authorizing the regulation of nuisances in certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3241 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to economic development in the state by creating economic development opportunities in counties that contain colonias and by developing the workforce by increasing adult literacy rates. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Left pending in committee
HB 3243 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the regulation of the sale and use of fireworks by certain counties; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3265 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to granting Hill Country counties regulatory authority and the authority to impose certain development fees; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3464 81-0 (2009) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the enforcement of certain development regulations in a justice court. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3644 81-0 (2009) Author: Orr, Rob Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of certain counties to regulate certain matters pertaining to gas wells and natural gas compressor stations; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3682 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the regulation of uninhabitable, unsafe, or abandoned structures by certain counties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3929 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to subdivision platting requirements in counties near an international border. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3983 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the imposition of property taxes on the residential homesteads of low-income and moderate-income persons. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 4119 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to the regulation of the construction and operation of barge terminals by political subdivisions. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4175 81-0 (2009) Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain counties to adopt buffer zone regulations and comprehensive land development plans; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4182 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to regulation of certain areas in Zapata County. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 4262 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to authorizing municipalities and counties to regulate land development in certain unincorporated areas; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 4472 81-0 (2009) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the monumentation of residential subdivisions in the county. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4530 81-0 (2009) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to the regulation of the location in which fireworks may be sold in certain counties located along the Texas-Mexico border. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 4542 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to the exercise of urban renewal powers by certain counties. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 4605 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to regulation of certain areas in Zapata County. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 4607 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to regulation of certain areas bordering on Falcon Lake and the Rio Grande River. House: County Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4613 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al. Relating to the creation, operations and financing of tax increment reinvestment zones. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4614 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to community land trusts. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4654 81-0 (2009) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the drilling of oil and gas wells. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 4669 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to subdivision platting requirements in counties near an international border. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HJR 88 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held for the county permanent school fund. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HR 2888 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2275. Reported enrolled
SB 578 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 688 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the mitigation of the impact of residential development in public school districts. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Education
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 807 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the installation and use of lighting in certain areas. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 967 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the disclosure by the developer of the subdivision of planned highway projects that will go through or be adjacent to a subdivision. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
SB 1205 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to community land trusts. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1365 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to development regulations in certain flood-prone counties; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
SB 1370 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1672 81-0 (2009) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Berman, Leo
Relating to extension or modification of restrictive covenants in certain residential real estate subdivisions. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1873 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to subdivision platting requirements in counties near an international border. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 1893 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1980 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the regulation of massage parlors by certain counties; providing penalties. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2059 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the use of a public right-of-way by a telephone or telegraph corporation. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security No action taken in committee
SB 2097 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to granting counties authority to regulate certain land use; providing penalties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2100 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to granting certain counties regulatory authority around military facilities in certain circumstances; providing a penalty. Senate: S/C on Base Realignment and Closure Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 2175 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to authorizing certain counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 2202 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to authorizing municipalities and counties to regulate land development in certain unincorporated areas; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2253 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate platting requirements near an international border. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
SB 2254 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the exercise of urban renewal powers by certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2338 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the creation, operations and financing of tax increment reinvestment zones. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 2402 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the exploration for and development and production of natural gas; providing a penalty. Senate: Natural Resources Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 2439 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the regulation of development around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 2451 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to authorizing certain counties to adopt buffer zone regulations and comprehensive land development plans; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2452 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to granting Travis County authority to regulate certain land use and impose certain development fees; providing penalties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2491 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the powers and duties of certain public improvement districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 2553 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the regulatory authority of counties, including granting certain counties authority to regulate the cutting of certain trees; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 2555 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to granting county zoning authority in Aransas County; providing a criminal penalty. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SJR 47 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to regulate land development if approved by a majority vote in a countywide election. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SR 1011 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2275. Reported enrolled
HB 117 80-0 (2007) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate certain subdivision planning. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 176 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1100 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to cancellation of a subdivision plat under certain circumstances. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1166 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of certain counties to develop a parks and recreation system under the law governing sports and community venue projects. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1172 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the burning of household waste in unincorporated residential areas of certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1313 80-0 (2007) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to transmittal to the Texas Water Development Board and a local groundwater conservation district of certain information by a person applying to subdivide a tract of land. House: Natural Resources Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1852 80-0 (2007) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the installation and use of lighting in certain areas. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2618 80-0 (2007) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing political subdivisions to lease property owned by the political subdivision to other governmental entities without following competitive purchasing procedures. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2798 80-0 (2007) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the filing of an amended subdivision plat with a county to correct certain errors or omissions. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2916 80-0 (2007) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the mitigation of the impact of residential development in public school districts. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3068 80-0 (2007) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of certain political subdivisions in relation to development. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 3289 80-0 (2007) Author: Otto, John Relating to the subdivision of land for which a plat must be filed in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3325 80-0 (2007) Author: Escobar, Juan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3328 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to land development in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3367 80-0 (2007) Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the change in municipal boundaries by agreement between certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3396 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to granting certain counties general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3410 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to alternative procedures for plat revision of residential areas by a county. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3447 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate land development. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3476 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the construction of communication facility structures in certain counties. House: Border & International Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3520 80-0 (2007) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3542 80-0 (2007) Author: Garcia, Juan Relating to the authority of the state or a county to designate the location in the right-of-way where certain telephone facilities may be placed. House: Regulated Industries Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3951 80-0 (2007) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the authority of a county to zone, apply building standards, and impose impact fees in an area near certain toll projects; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4068 80-0 (2007) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the authority of Zapata County to adopt development regulations for certain unincorporated areas of the county; providing a penalty. House: Natural Resources Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 63 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Escobar, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the commissioners court of certain counties in the border region in regard to unincorporated areas; providing penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 196 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the burning of household waste in unincorporated residential areas of certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 283 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 408 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 542 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to county authority regarding subdivision platting and land development. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 662 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to transmittal to the Texas Water Development Board and a local groundwater conservation district of certain information by a person applying to subdivide a tract of land. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 781 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to remedies available if a subdivider fails to provide water or sewer services in certain subdivisions near an international border. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
SB 786 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the mitigation of the impact of residential development in public school districts. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Education
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 1158 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to cancellation of a subdivision plat under certain circumstances. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1206 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the subdivision requirements that a county may impose for certain driveways. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1241 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to authorizing certain counties near the international border to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Senate: International Relations & Trade Left pending in committee
SB 1577 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1606 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1636 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate land development after a local option election. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1690 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the authority of a county to zone, apply building standards, and impose impact fees in an area near certain toll projects; providing a penalty. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
SB 1859 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact setback regulations in an area of a future highway. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1867 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the filing of an amended subdivision plat with a county to correct certain errors or omissions and to other county regulations of subdivisions. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1868 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to authorizing political subdivisions to lease property owned by the political subdivision to other governmental entities without following competitive purchasing procedures. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 1869 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions near an international border. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 2017 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to preserving the rural character of the Hill Country; authorizing the imposition of an impact fee. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
HB 266 79-0 (2005) Author: Smith, Wayne
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the time for processing a county building permit. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 281 79-0 (2005) Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain counties to apply a county fire code to certain buildings. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 477 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter | et. al. Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 653 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 775 79-0 (2005) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the allocation of certain community development block grant program money for the installation of street lights in colonias. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 786 79-0 (2005) Author: Hope, Ruben Relating to the authority of county governments to prohibit solid waste disposal. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 843 79-0 (2005) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate communication facility structures in certain circumstances; providing a penalty. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 996 79-0 (2005) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to county authority to regulate the placement of water wells in unincorporated areas of the county; providing a penalty. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1247 79-0 (2005) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the application of certain local permit requirements to projects that threaten water availability or quality. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1408 79-0 (2005) Author: Mowery, Anna Relating to land use provisions restricting the sale, manufacture, distribution, or use of fireworks in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1727 79-0 (2005) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to zoning regulations in certain unincorporated areas of a county; authorizing a tax and providing penalties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1729 79-0 (2005) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to the expiration of certain local permits. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1828 79-0 (2005) Author: Wong, Martha | et. al. Relating to requiring sex offenders released on parole or mandatory supervision to maintain a certain distance from any premises where children frequently gather. House: Government Reform Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2545 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to the authority of counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2559 79-0 (2005) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of municipalities with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants. House: Land & Resource Management No action taken in committee
HB 2732 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to platting requirements for certain residential subdivisions in the unincorporated area of a county. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 2800 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the dissolution of certain sports and community venues. House: Local Government Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3288 79-0 (2005) Author: Swinford, David Relating to municipal authority over certain property that is subject to an agreement. House: Land & Resource Management Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3397 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to develop a parks and recreation system under the law governing sports and community venue projects. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3552 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas associated with the watersheds of Cedar Creek Lake, the Trinity River, and the East Fork of the Trinity River; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 141 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 142 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 200 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to county authority to regulate vehicular or pedestrian gates to gated communities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 270 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Sponsor: Mowery, Anna
Relating to mass gatherings outside the limits of a municipality. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 343 79-0 (2005) Author: Brimer, Kim
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the regulation of the placement of water wells and the installation and maintenance of well pumps and equipment and to the performance of certain electrical work; providing a penalty. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 425 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to subdivision platting requirements and assistance for certain counties near an international border. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 534 79-0 (2005) Author: Lindsay, Jon | et. al. Relating to the authority of local public officials in certain counties to enforce certain provisions relating to real property. Senate: Jurisprudence Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 647 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the allocation of certain community development block grant program money for the installation of street lights in colonias. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 684 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1238 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the creation of a public nuisance by the failure to properly maintain a drainage easement. House: Public Health
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1296 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas associated with the watersheds of Cedar Creek Lake, the Trinity River, and the East Fork of the Trinity River; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 1362 79-0 (2005) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to certain land use restrictions by counties and municipalities. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1430 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the subdivision of land in the unincorporated area of certain counties. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Border and International Affairs
SB 1442 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to platting requirements for certain residential subdivisions in the unincorporated area of a county. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 1659 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John Relating to municipal authority over certain property that is subject to an agreement. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 1763 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the authority of Harris County to remove personal property from county roads and rights-of-way. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1856 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to tax increment financing. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 16 79-1 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Senate: International Relations & Trade Committee report printed and distributed
HB 681 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the location of a jail or related facility operated by a private vendor or a county. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 919 78-0 (2003) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the review and approval of drainage reports by certain special districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1064 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene Relating to the development regulatory authority of Johnson County; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to subcommittee
HB 1117 78-0 (2003) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the clarification by a county of the existence of a public interest in certain roads. House: Transportation
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1204 78-0 (2003) Author: Baxter, Todd
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions and certain development in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction and in the unincorporated area of a county. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1276 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate development; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management No action taken in committee
HB 1303 78-0 (2003) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the sale of land by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
HB 1604 78-0 (2003) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to county authority to regulate the use, location, and occupancy of land and buildings for residential purposes; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 1747 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George Relating to requiring counties to regulate sexually oriented businesses. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1830 78-0 (2003) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to county authority to regulate the placement of water wells in unincorporated areas of the county; providing a penalty. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
HB 1968 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the authority of a county to charge a fee for a plat application. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2017 78-0 (2003) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the authority of counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 2035 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene Relating to the authority of counties to regulate development; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Subcommittee members named
HB 2050 78-0 (2003) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to the time for processing a county building permit. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2283 78-0 (2003) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas located in the watersheds of Cedar Creek Lake, the Trinity River, and the East Fork of the Trinity River; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to subcommittee
HB 2294 78-0 (2003) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to the issuance of local permits in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2486 78-0 (2003) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 2506 78-0 (2003) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to subcommittee
HB 2565 78-0 (2003) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain special districts by certain populous counties. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
HB 2569 78-0 (2003) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to authorizing certain counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 2700 78-0 (2003) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to authorizing certain counties to exercise certain regulatory authority in the unincorporated area of the county; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2904 78-0 (2003) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to zoning around Lake Ralph Hall. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3198 78-0 (2003) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the adoption of rules by a county relating to the connection of utilities in subdivisions and certain other land use controls. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3251 78-0 (2003) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to use inclusionary zoning to promote the development of affordable housing. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3311 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to a fee for the notice of a revision of a subdivision plat. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3440 78-0 (2003) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to infrastructure planning in certain counties near urban counties. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3539 78-0 (2003) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3591 78-0 (2003) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to authorizing the strip annexation of certain property by certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 290 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to subdivision platting requirements in certain counties near an international border. Senate: International Relations and Trade Committee report printed and distributed
SB 395 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Senate: International Relations and Trade Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 535 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to authorizing certain counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Border and International Affairs
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 544 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 760 78-0 (2003) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the sale of land by the Parks and Wildlife Department. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 884 78-0 (2003) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to county authority to regulate the placement of water wells in unincorporated areas of the county; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 954 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a county to charge a fee for a plat application. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1014 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Land and Resource Management
SB 1099 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to regulating subdivision plats in a county and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1223 78-0 (2003) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to restricting the ability of a county to require a building permit in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1340 78-0 (2003) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to a requirement that a county land surveyor approve or execute subdivision plats. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1341 78-0 (2003) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the duty of a seller to give notice of certain purchases of land; providing an administrative penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to County Affairs
SB 1631 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate planning and infrastructure after a local option election. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1738 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the issuance of local permits in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1765 78-0 (2003) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the zoning authority of a county in areas surrounding Lake Ralph Hall. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1909 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the regulation of the subdividing or development of land in areas bordering the Rio Grande and the Laguna Madre or the Gulf of Mexico. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 1910 78-0 (2003) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to authorizing the strip annexation of certain property by certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 9 77-0 (2001) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the zoning powers of certain airports. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 33 77-0 (2001) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to requiring manufactured home rental communities to comply with county subdivision regulations. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 164 77-0 (2001) Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of counties to regulate outdoor lighting near major astronomical observatories. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 204 77-0 (2001) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to the regulation of fireworks by counties; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 285 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Phil Relating to the authority of a county or school district to sell land to certain organizations that provide low-income housing or promote revitalization of the land. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 309 77-0 (2001) Author: Ellis, Dan Relating to the adoption of a fire code by counties. House: County Affairs Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 339 77-0 (2001) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to the regulation of fireworks by certain counties; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 340 77-0 (2001) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the acquisition by a county of a public interest in certain roads. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 666 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to prohibiting municipal regulation of water and wastewater facilities in the unincorporated area of certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1371 77-0 (2001) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 1444 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Bob Relating to the application of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act on Sexually Oriented Business regulations. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 1445 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2215 77-0 (2001) Author: Crabb, Joe | et. al. Relating to the disannexation of certain areas by certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Posting rule suspended
HB 2221 77-0 (2001) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to county authority to regulate vehicular or pedestrian gates to and to require building numbers for certain multi-unit housing projects; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2340 77-0 (2001) Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio | et. al.
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the authority of county governments to regulate subdivision development in the unincorporated areas of a county. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Tabled in committee
HB 2405 77-0 (2001) Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to regulating mass gatherings on public beaches in coastal counties; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2581 77-0 (2001) Author: Shields, John Relating to certain subdivision improvements and the bond requirements for certain subdivision improvements. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 2587 77-0 (2001) Author: Counts, David
Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to zoning in Kent County around Lake Alan Henry. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2741 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Bob Relating to the platting of certain subdivisions in groundwater management areas. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2762 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, Betty | et. al. Relating to infrastructure planning in certain urban counties. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2857 77-0 (2001) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to the delegation of dune protection permitting authority to municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 2920 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Elizabeth | et. al. Relating to county regulation of sexually oriented businesses located within the corporate boundaries of a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2951 77-0 (2001) Author: Walker, Gary
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the issuance of local permits for land development projects. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Tagged
HB 2975 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to infrastructure planning in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management No action taken in committee
HB 3127 77-0 (2001) Author: Walker, Gary | et. al. Relating to county development regulations in certain unincorporated areas. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3130 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Phil Relating to authorizing counties to regulate, after voter approval, manufactured home rental communities in the same manner as other subdivisions. House: Land & Resource Management No action taken in committee
HB 3161 77-0 (2001) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the expiration of certain subdivision plats. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3211 77-0 (2001) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to authorizing counties to charge an application fee for platting applications. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3225 77-0 (2001) Author: Lewis, Ron Relating to development regulations in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3266 77-0 (2001) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to authorizing a county to adopt a uniform residential building code; providing a criminal penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3315 77-0 (2001) Author: Ramsay, Tom
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to county regulation of outdoor burning. House: County Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3321 77-0 (2001) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to plat requirements for subdivisions in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3403 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of visitation centers and visitation exchange facilities by counties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3596 77-0 (2001) Author: Gray, Patricia Relating to exempting certain governmental actions regulating sexually oriented businesses from the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HCR 193 77-0 (2001) Author: Krusee, Mike Directing TxDOT to release land originally obtained for SH130 right-of-way to Williamson County and the City of Round Rock to use for transportation projects. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HCR 264 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Directing TxDOT to release land originally obtained for State Highway 130 right-of-way to Travis County to use for transportation projects. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 153 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the regulation of fireworks by certain counties; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 191 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the applicability of subdivision platting requirements in a county near an international border. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 517 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing certain counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 541 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Denny, Mary
Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 756 77-0 (2001) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to exempting certain governmental actions regulating sexually oriented businesses from the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 767 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the authority of populous counties to regulate land development after a local option election. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 800 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 829 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to prohibiting municipal regulation of water and wastewater facilities in the unincorporated area of certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 873 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Brown, Betty
Relating to infrastructure planning in certain urban counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1049 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to county regulation of sexually oriented businesses located within the corporate boundaries of a municipality. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1070 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to development regulations in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1105 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David Relating to regulating mass gatherings on public beaches in coastal counties; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1147 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to county authority to regulate vehicular or pedestrian gates to and to require building numbers for certain multi-unit housing projects; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1148 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the disannexation of certain areas annexed on or after December 1, 1996, by certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1172 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1532 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to authorizing counties to charge an application fee for platting applications. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1708 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to certain subdivision improvements and the bond requirements for certain subdivision improvements. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Land and Resource Management
SB 1762 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
HB 52 76-0 (1999) Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the expansion of subdivision requirements in counties near an international border and the establishment of a county planning commission in those counties to regulate subdivision platting and development. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
No action taken in committee
HB 333 76-0 (1999) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to county regulation of the possession of glass containers at a public park or beach; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 336 76-0 (1999) Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al. Relating to the power of certain coastal counties to enact ordinances regulating activity on beaches in certain circumstances; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 423 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Bob | et. al. Relating to the subdivision of land outside a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 427 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Bob Relating to suits to establish county boundaries. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 620 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the approval of subdivision plats by a county. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 621 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the requirements for the location of a correctional or rehabilitation facility. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 644 76-0 (1999) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the regulation of colonia developments in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 716 76-0 (1999) Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al. Relating to the authority of governmental entities to exercise the right of eminent domain. House: Land & Resource Management Considered in Calendars
HB 775 76-0 (1999) Author: Greenberg, Sherri Relating to the regulation of subdivisions by certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Considered in Calendars
HB 960 76-0 (1999) Author: Counts, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to regulation of the Sam Wahl Recreation Area at Lake Alan Henry. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1146 76-0 (1999) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to the power of certain coastal counties to enact ordinances; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1159 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to county regulation of public nuisances. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1494 76-0 (1999) Author: Alexander, Clyde
Sponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to limited rights to purchase certain permanent school fund minerals other than oil and gas in Henderson County. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1506 76-0 (1999) Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the disposal of surplus county property. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1563 76-0 (1999) Author: Bosse, Fred
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to prohibiting the recording of a plat or replat of a subdivision of real property if ad valorem taxes are delinquent. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1647 76-0 (1999) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to prohibiting discharging fireworks in certain residential areas. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1667 76-0 (1999) Author: Green, Rick Relating to requiring county approval of certain municipal annexations. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 1727 76-0 (1999) Author: Zbranek, Zeb Relating to a county's jurisdiction over solid waste disposal. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 1856 76-0 (1999) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the requirement of a plat for a subdivision of land outside a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Considered in Calendars
HB 1857 76-0 (1999) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to subdivision platting requirements in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 1868 76-0 (1999) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to county regulation of the keeping of wild animals. House: County Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 2292 76-0 (1999) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to county restriction on the use of aerial fireworks during drought conditions. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2388 76-0 (1999) Author: Solis, Jim
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the sale or lease by a county of real property in connection with certain economic development programs. House: Economic Development
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2483 76-0 (1999) Author: Longoria, John Relating to the requirement of a plat for a subdivision of land outside a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2626 76-0 (1999) Author: Palmer, Sue
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to construction and renovation work on county-owned improvements in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 2642 76-0 (1999) Author: Longoria, John Relating to requiring certain tract owners to execute a maintenance bond for certain subdivision improvements. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2656 76-0 (1999) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the designation of pawnshops as a permitted use in certain zoning classifications. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 2764 76-0 (1999) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate automotive wrecking and salvage yards. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2823 76-0 (1999) Author: Gray, Patricia Relating to the sale of real property by counties. House: Land & Resource Management Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2887 76-0 (1999) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to prohibiting construction or improvement on property near certain water sources in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2942 76-0 (1999) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to the lease of certain county property for health and human service activities in the public interest. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3015 76-0 (1999) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to requiring manufactured home rental communities to comply with county infrastructure regulations. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3085 76-0 (1999) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to a county's jurisdiction over solid waste disposal. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 3161 76-0 (1999) Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to disposition of public property in a readjustment zone. House: Economic Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 3598 76-0 (1999) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to requiring notice regarding the location of establishments serving alcoholic beverages, sexually oriented businesses, and correctional or rehabilitation facilities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 126 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al. Relating to suits to establish county boundaries. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Co-author authorized
SB 141 76-0 (1999) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the leasing of real property owned or controlled by certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 271 76-0 (1999) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to regulation of the Sam Wahl Recreation Area at Lake Alan Henry. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 464 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the creation of a consolidated municipal-county government in Bexar County. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to s/c by chair
SB 488 76-0 (1999) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to a county's jurisdiction over solid waste disposal. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 586 76-0 (1999) Author: Nixon, Drew Relating to requiring county approval of certain municipal annexations. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 633 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the application of a fire code and fire code inspections to certain buildings in unincorporated areas of a county. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
SB 709 76-0 (1999) Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas located in the watershed of Lake Granbury and the Brazos River; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 710 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the subdivision of land outside a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 711 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to requiring certain tract owners to execute a maintenance bond for certain subdivision improvements. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 825 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to county restriction on the use of aerial fireworks during drought conditions. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1421 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the subdivision or development of land in certain economically distressed areas, including colonias, and certain other areas; providing penalties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1896 76-0 (1999) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the sale of real property by counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SJR 4 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Proposing a constitutional amendment to create a consolidated El Paso Metro government by consolidating El Paso County and certain political subdivisions in El Paso County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 47 75-0 (1997) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the composition of the lake planning commission of lakes Tawakoni and Ray Roberts. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 198 75-0 (1997) Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al. Relating to holding an election in each county on whether certain sexually oriented businesses should be allowed to operate in the county. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 348 75-0 (1997) Author: Rhodes, Alec | et. al. Relating to the subdivision of land outside a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 630 75-0 (1997) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to impose specific distance requirements regarding the location of a sexually oriented business. House: Land & Resource Management Placed on General State Calendar
HB 761 75-0 (1997) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to the notice required before a sexually oriented business may be constructed, operated, or used; providing penalties. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 774 75-0 (1997) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to county regulation of the possession of glass containers at a public park or beach; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 1079 75-0 (1997) Author: Hilbert, Paul Relating to the authority of certain counties to approve landfill sites. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 1510 75-0 (1997) Author: Serna, Gilbert Relating to jurisdiction of certain counties for purposes of subdivision platting requirements. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Ref. to Int. Relations, Trade & Technology
HB 1737 75-0 (1997) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to notice and public hearing requirements for proposed subdivisions in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 1841 75-0 (1997) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the subdivision of land outside a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2022 75-0 (1997) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the approval of subdivision plats by a county. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 2030 75-0 (1997) Author: Turner, Bob Relating to the availability of water or water systems as a requirement for the approval of certain subdivision plats. House: Land & Resource Management Considered in Calendars
HB 2136 75-0 (1997) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to requiring the consent of local governments to place a correctional or rehabilitation facility in certain areas. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 2623 75-0 (1997) Author: Oakley, Keith Relating to county regulation of the installation of manufactured housing in certain areas. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2744 75-0 (1997) Author: Horn, Jim Relating to the addition of territory to or exclusion of territory from a county development district. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2900 75-0 (1997) Author: Crabb, Joe
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of a municipality and a county to regulate the subdivision of land in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3029 75-0 (1997) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to the enforcement of land use restrictions in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3287 75-0 (1997) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the statewide regulation of sexually oriented businesses; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 3399 75-0 (1997) Author: Horn, Jim Relating to the boundaries of a county development district. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3400 75-0 (1997) Author: Horn, Jim Relating to requirements for the creation of a county development district. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3583 75-0 (1997) Author: Kubiak, Dan
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to zoning around Lake Somerville. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 195 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program. Senate: Administration Committee report printed and distributed
SB 209 75-0 (1997) Author: Haywood, Tom
Sponsor: Denny, Mary
Relating to the composition of the lake planning commission of Lake Tawakoni and Lake Ray Roberts. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 569 75-0 (1997) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to subdivision platting requirements in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 570 75-0 (1997) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in certain economically distressed counties; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 718 75-0 (1997) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the control of harmful excess surface water in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain home-rule municipalities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 829 75-0 (1997) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the authority of certain counties to approve landfill sites. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 935 75-0 (1997) Author: Madla, Frank | et. al. Relating to the financing of community venues and related infrastructure in certain municipalities or counties; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issuance of local bonds; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 1451 75-0 (1997) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Horn, Jim
Relating to the addition of territory to or exclusion of territory from a county development district. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
SB 1601 75-0 (1997) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the authority of certain coastal counties to regulate development in flood-prone areas. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1696 75-0 (1997) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the enforcement of land use restrictions in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1733 75-0 (1997) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the approval of subdivision plats by a county. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1862 75-0 (1997) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to power of a county to regulate subdivisions in the unincorporated area of the county. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 101 74-0 (1995) Author: Yarbrough, Ken | et. al. Relating to the location of sexually oriented businesses. House: Land and Resource Management Reported from s/c favorably as amended
HB 899 74-0 (1995) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the authority of a county to adopt codes for buildings in unincorporated areas. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 996 74-0 (1995) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the regulation of aggregate quarries and pits by certain counties. House: Land and Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 1001 74-0 (1995) Author: Cuellar, Henry
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in economically distressed areas and the delivery of water and sewer services to economically distressed subdivisions; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Land and Resource Management
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately
HB 1217 74-0 (1995) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to county regulation of subdivisions. House: Land and Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 1711 74-0 (1995) Author: Brady, Kevin | et. al. Relating to the local regulation of a sexually oriented business and the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of a sexually oriented business; providing a penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Posting rule suspended
HB 2931 74-0 (1995) Author: Rodriguez, Ciro Relating to county fire codes in unincorporated areas. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3206 74-0 (1995) Author: Denny, Mary | et. al. Relating to the authority of a county to adopt zoning and building construction ordinances for the areas around Lake Lavon; providing a criminal penalty. House: Land and Resource Management Left pending in committee
SB 171 74-0 (1995) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program. Senate: Administration Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 278 74-0 (1995) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to conferring authority on commissioners courts in affected counties to regulate subdivisions in economically distressed areas; imposing certain platting requirements and service requirements on economically distressed subdivisions; imposing changes affecting certain local tax authorities by conferring authority on affected counties to create economically distressed area tax increment zones and conferring authority on counties to offer certain ad valorem tax abatements, conferring authority to issue bonds and create public debt; and imposing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology Ref. to Int. Relations, Trade & Technology
SB 312 74-0 (1995) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to county regulation of subdivisions. House: Land and Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 542 74-0 (1995) Author: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to allowing certain counties to cancel certain platted subdivisions if the land has not been developed and is likely to be developed as a colonia. House: Land and Resource Management
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately
SB 595 74-0 (1995) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the authority of counties to abate a public nuisance on certain property and assess costs of abatement. House: Land and Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1103 74-0 (1995) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to the authority of certain counties to designate areas as scenic districts and to regulate various activities in the districts; providing a penalty. House: Land and Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 263 73-0 (1993) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the location of sexually oriented businesses. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1025 73-0 (1993) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to municipal and county consent for the placement of a correctional facility in close proximity to a residential zoning area, private residence, school, park, recreation area, or church, synagogue, or other house of worship. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 1268 73-0 (1993) Author: Linebarger, Libby | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to registration requirements for family homes and to deed and zoning restrictions of family homes; providing penalties. House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Record vote
HB 1279 73-0 (1993) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to city or county procedures for abating certain nuisances. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 1347 73-0 (1993) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the authority of a county to adopt codes for buildings in unincorporated areas. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1583 73-0 (1993) Author: McDonald, Nancy | et. al. Relating to granting the commissioners court of specific border counties authority to regulate the use of land in unincorporated areas; providing penalties; and declaring an emergency. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1699 73-0 (1993) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the ineligibility of a county to hold certain racetrack licenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1749 73-0 (1993) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to comprehensive planning on local issues and community development. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1817 73-0 (1993) Author: Solis, Jim | et. al. Relating to granting zoning and code authority in unincorporated areas by local option to counties located along the Texas-Mexico border; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1837 73-0 (1993) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to county regulation of subdivisions. House: County Affairs Coauthor Authorized
HB 1951 73-0 (1993) Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to illegal dumping; providing a criminal penalty. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1967 73-0 (1993) Author: Saunders, Robert
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of a county to hold a nonbinding referendum on matters affecting county property. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1998 73-0 (1993) Author: Brady, Kevin Relating to requiring a prosecuting attorney of a county to take certain action to enforce the county's regulation of subdivisions. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2071 73-0 (1993) Author: Oakley, Keith Relating to a garbage and rubbish collection service in a county with a population of 100,000 or less. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2167 73-0 (1993) Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al. Relating to county and municipal zoning powers and zoning recommendations of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to subcommittee
HB 2197 73-0 (1993) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the enactment by counties with a population of over 1,000,000 of regulations governing litter disposal and removal of illegally dumped litter from private property. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2680 73-0 (1993) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to certain activiites near a site related to the superconducting super collider; providing penalties. House: Economic Development
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 98 73-0 (1993) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and organization of the County Park Compost Program. Senate: Administration Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 102 73-0 (1993) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to county enforcement of the Texas Aggregate Quarry and Pit Safety Act. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 112 73-0 (1993) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Harris, Jack
Relating to the regulation of outdoor signs in certain areas of certain counties; providing a penalty. House: Transportation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 348 73-0 (1993) Author: Harris, O.H.
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to the control of certain airports, air navigation facilities, and airport hazard areas. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 507 73-0 (1993) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to county regulation of subdivisions. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
SB 645 73-0 (1993) Author: Leedom, John Relating to municipal or county consent for the placement of a correctional facility in close proximity to a residential zoning area, private residence, school, park, recreation area, or church, synagogue, or other house of worship. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 911 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to county and municipal zoning powers and zoning recommendations of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Senate: Natural Resources No action taken in committee
SB 1156 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to registration requirements for family homes and to deed and zoning restrictions of family homes; providing penalties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1166 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to registration requirements for family homes and to deed and zoning restrictions of family homes; providing penalties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1411 73-0 (1993) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to zoning around certain sites in Kinney County; providing penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
HB 199 72-0 (1991) Author: Patterson, Pete
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to zoning around Lake Cooper and to the composition of zoning commissions with jurisdiction over that lake, Lake Alan Henry, or Post Lake. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 368 72-0 (1991) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the regulation of wild animals in a county with a population of 2.4 million or more. House: Environmental Affairs Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 451 72-0 (1991) Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the definition, safety, reporting, certification, and regulation of certain aggregate quarries and pits; providing civil penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 1138 72-0 (1991) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to county regulation of subdivisions. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1537 72-0 (1991) Author: McDonald, Nancy Relating to county regulation of subdivisions. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1562 72-0 (1991) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to county regulation of on-premise signs in certain counties. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 1650 72-0 (1991) Author: Marchant, Ken Relating to the authority of governmental entities to adopt zoning or other regulations applicable to certain business establishments. House: Liquor Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 1818 72-0 (1991) Author: Hightower, Allen Relating to county regulation of subdivisions and to certain requirements before utilities may be connected. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1883 72-0 (1991) Author: Willy, John Relating to water and sewer facilities requirements for residential areas in certain counties. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
HB 1885 72-0 (1991) Author: Willy, John Relating to the preparation of a plat of a subdivision located outside municipal limits. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1956 72-0 (1991) Author: Robnett, Nolan Relating to the creation and authority of political subdivisions in areas proposed for planned unit development districts. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2064 72-0 (1991) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to the authority of counties and cities to enact moratoria on the development of land. House: County Affairs Postponed in committee
HB 2264 72-0 (1991) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to the authority of a county to require adequate utilities in a subdivision. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2488 72-0 (1991) Author: Smithee, John Relating to zoning certain land near Palo Duro State Park or Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge; providing a penalty. House: Environmental Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2561 72-0 (1991) Author: Vowell, Jack
Sponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the zoning and other regulation of the El Paso Mission Trail Historical Area; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2717 72-0 (1991) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to the authority of local governments to implement, finance, and administer the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, by adopting ordinances, imposing reasonable and necessary fees, and other measures pursuant thereto. House: Environmental Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 25 72-0 (1991) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and organization of the County Park Compost Program. Senate: Administration Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 144 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of wild animals in a county with a population of 2.4 million or more. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 588 72-0 (1991) Author: Moncrief, Mike Relating to the regulation of sand and gravel excavations in certain counties and municipalities; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 871 72-0 (1991) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the creation and authority of political subdivisions in areas proposed for planned unit development districts. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 914 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the authority of local governments to implement, finance, and administer the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, by adopting ordinances, imposing reasonable and necessary fees, and other measures pursuant thereto. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1015 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the authority of local governments to implement, finance, and administer the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, by adopting ordinances, imposing reasonable and necessary fees, and other measures pursuant thereto. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
SB 1078 72-0 (1991) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the authority of counties and cities to enact moratoria on the development of land. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1194 72-0 (1991) Author: Montford, John Relating to water and sewer facilities requirements for residential areas in certain counties. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1395 72-0 (1991) Author: Tejeda, Frank
Sponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the regulatory authority of certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing printed and distributed
SB 1562 72-0 (1991) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the regulation of outdoor signs in certain areas of certain counties; providing a penalty. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Transportation
SB 1604 72-0 (1991) Author: Rosson, Peggy Relating to the zoning and other regulation of the El Paso Mission Trail Historical Area; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 47 72-1 (1991) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and organization of the County Park Compost Program. Senate: Administration Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 16 72-2 (1991) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and organization of the County Park Compost Program. Senate: Administration Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 2 72-4 (1992) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and organization of the County Park Compost Program. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration
HB 30 70-0 (1987) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to procedures for the determination of land use for the siting of municipal solid waste facilities. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 70 70-0 (1987) Author: Hudson, David Relating to the annexation of certain territory by junior college districts. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 772 70-0 (1987) Author: Hilbert, Paul Relating to the regulation of outdoor signs in the unincorporated area of certain counties; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 850 70-0 (1987) Author: Carriker, Steve
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the authority of Garza County to adopt zoning and building regulations for areas around certain lakes; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1390 70-0 (1987) Author: Smith, Terral Relating to the authority of a county to regulate signs in certain parts of the unincorporated area of the county; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1572 70-0 (1987) Author: Schoolcraft, Alan Relating to the authority of a county to regulate in certain subdivisions various matters affecting the public health or safety; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1609 70-0 (1987) Author: Schlueter, Stan Relating to the requirement that notice be given to landowners before a city or county may adopt land use ordinances. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1662 70-0 (1987) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to minimum lot size requirements for real property to be subdivided into lots, tracts, or parcels. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1768 70-0 (1987) Author: Culberson, John Relating to exemptions from assessment under the highway improvement law in certain counties. House: Transportation 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1795 70-0 (1987) Author: Hightower, Allen Relating to the condemnation of a private lake by a county. House: County Affairs Pending in committee
HB 1997 70-0 (1987) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to the authority of counties to regulate various matters; providing criminal penalties. House: County Affairs Coauthor authorized
HB 2300 70-0 (1987) Author: Hilbert, Paul Relating to the state and local regulation of outdoor signs. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 2498 70-0 (1987) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the enforcement of land use restrictions contained in plats by certain counties. House: County Affairs Pending in committee
HB 2622 70-0 (1987) Author: Eckels, Robert
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the authority of counties to regulate various matters; providing criminal penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
SB 61 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the notice that a city, town, or county must give to the public and affected taxing units in order to create a reinvestment zone for property tax abatement or to enter into a property tax abatement agreement. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 519 70-0 (1987) Author: Montford, John Regulating to the authority of Garza County to adopt zoning and building regulations for areas around certain lakes. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 600 70-0 (1987) Author: Santiesteban, H.
Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the authority of counties to require the provision of certain facilities and services in subdivisions; providing civil penalties. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 713 70-0 (1987) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to the regulation of outdoor signs in the unincorporated area of certain counties; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 753 70-0 (1987) Author: Lyon, Ted
Sponsor: Aikin, A. M. "Bob"
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt zoning and building construction ordinances for the areas around Lake Tawakoni and Lake Ray Roberts; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 837 70-0 (1987) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the authority of cities and counties to regulate the location of certain sexually oriented commercial enterprises. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 913 70-0 (1987) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the regulation of outdoor signs in the unincorporated areas of counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1415 70-0 (1987) Author: Tejeda, Frank Relating to certain county requirements regarding the subdivision of land. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably with substitute
HB 46 69-0 (1985) Author: Waldrop, Tom
Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt zoning and building construction ordinances for the areas around certain lakes; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 420 69-0 (1985) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the procedures for the determination of land use for the siting of municipal solid waste facilities. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 501 69-0 (1985) Author: Garcia, Orlando
Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to annexation of a county territory by, and to the election of trustees of, certain junior college districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
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HB 882 69-0 (1985) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony" Relating to county regulation of land development in unincorporated areas. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 989 69-0 (1985) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to subdivision controls of counties. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1035 69-0 (1985) Author: Pennington, Randy Relating to attorneys representing water districts. House: Natural Resources Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 1471 69-0 (1985) Author: Emmett, Ed Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate signs. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1847 69-0 (1985) Author: Adkisson, Tommy Relating to the authority of Commissioners Courts in counties having a population of more than 900,000 persons to enact certain ordinances relating to (1) the assessment of fees for the review of subdivision plats; (2) the requirement of permits and fees by non public utility companies installing utility lines within the county right-of-way; (3) the assessment of fines for violation of a County ordinance; (4) the regulation and control of all construction, installation, repair or removal of any existing county highway or improvement; and (5) the requirement of reimbursement for costs of any county highway or improvement from the owner of the property benefited. House: County Affairs Coauthor authorized
HB 2029 69-0 (1985) Author: Thompson, Gary Relating to the authority of counties to adopt minimum subdivision standards; flood, sewage and drainage controls; and minimum building construction standards; providing penalties. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2128 69-0 (1985) Author: Morales, Dan
Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the penalty for a violation of a city or county regulation regarding the location of certain sexually oriented commercial activities. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 277 69-0 (1985) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to the authority of counties to regulate the location of mobile homes; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 296 69-0 (1985) Author: Blake, Roy Relating to the notice required for the revision of a subdivision plat. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 337 69-0 (1985) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to procedures for the determination of land use for the siting of municipal solid waste facilities. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from s/c favorably w/amdt(s)
SB 1131 69-0 (1985) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the authority of counties to require the provision of certain facilities and services in subdivisions. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to subcommittee
SB 1337 69-0 (1985) Author: Edwards, Chet Relating to the authority of a county to adopt zoning and building construction ordinances for the areas around certain lakes; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably w/amendments
SB 1364 69-0 (1985) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the designation of certain areas as reinvestment zones for purposes of property tax abatement. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1382 69-0 (1985) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to the subdivision and use of mineral-bearing land. Senate: Natural Resources Postponed in committee
HB 490 68-0 (1983) Author: Smith, Terral
Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to subdivision controls of certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 563 68-0 (1983) Author: Carriker, Steve Relating to the authority of certain counties and cities to jointly establish an auditorium. House: County Affairs Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 1021 68-0 (1983) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to the authority of counties to adopt and enforce health and safety standards for vacant lots. House: County Affairs No action taken
HB 1157 68-0 (1983) Author: Messer, Bill
Sponsor: Sharp, John
Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to permit the revision of a subdivision plat or cancellation of a subdivision. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 1171 68-0 (1983) Author: Hall, Tip Relating to the authority of a county to adopt ordinances that apply to certain lakes and adjacent land area in the county; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1248 68-0 (1983) Author: McWilliams, Jim Relating to the compensation of commissioners and surveyors in partition suits. House: County Affairs Withdrawn by Author
HB 1379 68-0 (1983) Author: Turner, Jim Relating to the subdivision of mineral-bearing land. House: Energy Referred to subcommittee
HB 1484 68-0 (1983) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony" Relating to regulation of land development in unincorporated areas of a county. House: County Affairs No action taken
HB 1490 68-0 (1983) Author: Hill, Gerald Relating to subdivision controls of counties. House: County Affairs No action taken
HB 1948 68-0 (1983) Author: Waldrop, Tom Relating to the authority of a county to adopt zoning and building construction ordinances for the areas around certain lakes; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1986 68-0 (1983) Author: Pierce, George
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to certain subdivision plat amendments. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Jurisprudence
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HB 2260 68-0 (1983) Author: Hill, Gerald Relating to the cancellation of certain subdivisions and the reclamation of lands for agricultural and other uses, and actions relating to such cancellations. House: County Affairs See remarks
HB 2312 68-0 (1983) Author: Hall, Tip Relating to the authority of Denton County to regulate residential developments in certain parts of the county; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs No action taken
SB 479 68-0 (1983) Author: Doggett, Lloyd Relating to subdivision controls of counties; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 851 68-0 (1983) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to subdivision controls of counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 946 68-0 (1983) Author: Santiesteban, H.
Sponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the subdivision and use of mineral-bearing land; to certain powers and duties of the Railroad Commission, to the use of operations sites within a subdivision, and to the authority of municipalities. House: Energy
Senate: Natural Resources
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SB 1212 68-0 (1983) Author: Sharp, John Relating to the enforcement of land use restrictions contained in subdivision plats in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1433 68-0 (1983) Author: Edwards, Chet Relating to the authority of a county to adopt zoning and building construction ordinances for the areas around certain lakes; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Postponed
HB 604 67-0 (1981) Author: Tow, Rodney Relating to subdivision regulation by certain counties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 684 67-0 (1981) Author: Benedict, Jerry L. Relating to county regulation of roads and land adjacent to roads in Brazoria County. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 726 67-0 (1981) Author: Bock II, Bennie Relating to the authority of counties to regulate junkyards. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 801 67-0 (1981) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: Williams, Lindon
Relating to county regulation of the keeping of wild animals near public schools. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 1033 67-0 (1981) Author: Laney, James Relating to airport zoning regulations. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 1313 67-0 (1981) Author: Adkisson, Tommy Relating to requirements imposed on persons who subdivide land in certain counties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1489 67-0 (1981) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to the authority of counties to adopt and enforce health and safety standards for vacant lots. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1530 67-0 (1981) Author: Bock II, Bennie Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate and control the establishment, operations, and reclamations of limestone quarries and land encompassed thereby, providing for local option to implement the same. House: Natural Resources Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 2209 67-0 (1981) Author: Madla, Frank Municipal Solid Waste Management Siting Act. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HJR 96 67-0 (1981) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the prohibition against a limitations defense to an action by a county to recover possession of certain public lands. House: Constitutional Amendments Coauthor authorized
SB 241 67-0 (1981) Author: Caperton, Kent
Sponsor: Tow, Rodney
Relating to subdivision regulation by certain counties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 825 67-0 (1981) Author: Andujar, Betty
Sponsor: Ware, Bob
Relating to regulation of certain vehicular traffic on state land abutting river banks of this state; and providing penalties. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 1030 67-0 (1981) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the exercise by a county of the power of eminent domain. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 617 66-0 (1979) Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C. Relating to consent of counties to inclusion of land in municipal utility districts. House: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 1222 66-0 (1979) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to the regulation of the subdivision and development of land in Galveston County; providing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1296 66-0 (1979) Author: Schlueter, Stan Relating to the approval and filing of subdivision plats in incorporated cities and towns and in couties, the requiring of subdividers to make certain provisions for school, park, and playground areas, and the authority of the governing bodies of cities and towns and commissioners courts relating thereto, and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1824 66-0 (1979) Author: Lewis, Gibson
Sponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to the leasing and sale of county-owned land to private enterprise for the purchase of constructing, operating, and leasing hotel facilities in conjunction with a convention center in certain counties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HJR 58 66-0 (1979) Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing county commissioners courts to establish seperate boards of equalization. House: Constitutional Amendments Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
SB 1070 66-0 (1979) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to zoning in certain counties on the Gulf of Mexico; and providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1102 66-0 (1979) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to the regulation of the subdivision and development of land in Galveston County; providing penalties and enforcement procedures. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
SJR 23 66-0 (1979) Author: Traeger, John Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing county commissioners courts to establish separate boards of equalization. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 317 65-0 (1977) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the powers of certain political subdivisions to regulate the use of land in the vicinity of airports. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 591 65-0 (1977) Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Sponsor: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to county authority to construct and operate parking stations. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 867 65-0 (1977) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to adoption of land use control measures to qualify for national flood insurance. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
HB 1266 65-0 (1977) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to business establishments that sell, distribute, rent or exhibit certain sexually oriented material from locating within a certain distance of a church or school. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
HB 1274 65-0 (1977) Author: Green, Forrest Relating to the power of a commissioners court to regulate the use of land in certain unincorporated areas; providing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1462 65-0 (1977) Author: Baker, Andrew Z. Relating to the regulation of the subdivision and development of land by certain political subdivisions; providing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1510 65-0 (1977) Author: Adams, Herman
Sponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to the validation of transactions and proceedings to acquire land for the expansion of a county airport. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1643 65-0 (1977) Author: Lewis, Gibson Relating to the authority of local governments to impose certain conditions on the approval of a subdivision plat. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1744 65-0 (1977) Author: Rains, Don Relating to county regulation of subdivisions in unincorporated areas on a local option election basis; providing a penalty. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 2233 65-0 (1977) Author: Clark, Bill Relating to the division of a lot in a recorded subdivision. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
HJR 85 65-0 (1977) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony" Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution relating to elections to issue road district bonds. House: Constitutional Amendments Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 417 65-0 (1977) Author: Traeger, John Relating to adoption of land use control measures to qualify for national flood insurance. Senate: Natural Resources Motion lost
SB 506 65-0 (1977) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the authority of cities and counties to regulate the location of certain sexually oriented commercial activities; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to subcommittee
SB 819 65-0 (1977) Author: Braecklein, Bill Prohibiting local governments from making park dedication requirements in subdivision plats. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported from committee favorably
SB 881 65-0 (1977) Author: Adams, Don Relating to the validation of transactions and proceedings to acquire land for the expansion of a county airport. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1099 65-0 (1977) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to the regulation of the subdivision and development of land i Galveston County; providing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 1233 65-0 (1977) Author: Ogg, Jack
Sponsor: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"
Relating to the creation of residintial, commerical, or industrial subdivisions of land lying within a duly incorporated cityor town of this state or with 10 miles of the boundary thereof. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 14 64-0 (1975) Author: Coleman, Ronald Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the use of land, construction or alteration of structures, and development of subdivisions in areas outside the limits of incorporated cities and towns; providing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 60 64-0 (1975) Author: Kaster, James J. Relating to county authority to regulate construction, land development, and subdivisions in unincorporated areas; providing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 61 64-0 (1975) Author: Kaster, James J. Relating to granting the commissioners court of a county authority to regulate the use of land in unincorporated areas; providing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 62 64-0 (1975) Author: Kaster, James J. Relating to the power of cities, towns, and counties to regulate the use of land. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 63 64-0 (1975) Author: Kaster, James J. Relating to county authority to regulate the use of land lying outside the limits of incorporated cities, towns, and villages; prescribing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 555 64-0 (1975) Author: Dramberger, A.L. "Tony" Relating to the authority of counties to regulate the use of land in unincorporated areas; prescribing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1153 64-0 (1975) Author: Harris, Ed Relating to the regulation of the subdivision and development of land by certain political subdivisions. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1504 64-0 (1975) Author: Weddington, Sarah Relating to the authority of counties to regulate the use of land, construction or alteration of structures, and development of subdivisions in areas outside the limits of incorporated cities and towns; providing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1800 64-0 (1975) Author: Jones, Gene Empowering municipalities and other political subdivisions to adopt limits for noise exposure for certain land uses and to adopt and enforce noise zone regulations regulating the use of property in certain noise zones in the vicinity of airports; providing procedures for the adoption of noise zoning regulations; providing for appeals to boards of appeal, defining the powers of the boards of appeals; providing penalties for the enforcement of this Act and all ordinances and regulations promulgated thereunder; providing a savings clause. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1842 64-0 (1975) Author: Green, Forrest Authorizing the residents of unincorporated areas to petition the commissioners court to regulate the land use of certain designated, unincorporated areas; authorizing the commissioners court to regulate the use of land in unincorporated areas. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1988 64-0 (1975) Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon Authorizing the commissioners court of a county to regulate the use of land lying outside the limits of incorporated cities, towns, and villages; providing that no existing structure or use will be affected; providing for notice and hearings; establishing and prescribing the duties of a zoning commission; providing for appeals; providing for enforcement; prescribing penalties; prescribing the effect of conflicting laws; providing exceptions. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 2143 64-0 (1975) Author: Head, Fred Relating to county regulation of parking; providing a penalty. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
SB 57 64-0 (1975) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to county authority to regulate construction, land development, and subdivisions in unincorporated areas; providing penalties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to subcommittee
SB 355 64-0 (1975) Author: Adams, Don
Sponsor: Head, Fred
Relating to a county regulation of parking on certain property; providing a penalty for violation of this Act. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 936 64-0 (1975) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the use of land, construction or alteration of structures, and development in areas outside the limits of incorporated cities and towns. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to subcommittee
SB 979 64-0 (1975) Author: Clower, Ron Relating to the authority of counties to regulate the use of land in unincorporated areas. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to subcommittee
SB 1079 64-0 (1975) Author: Longoria, Raul
Sponsor: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the authority of the Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County to regulate construction, land development, and subdivisions development in unincorporated areas; requiring the filing of subdivision plats and performance bonds approved by the commissioners court; providing procedures for adopting orders; authorizing fees; defining the territory covered by the Act; making transitional provisions. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained
HB 25 63-0 (1973) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to the approval and filing of subdivision plats in incorporated cities and towns and in counties, the requiring of subdividers to make certain provisions for school, park, and playground areas, and the authority of the governing bodies of cities and towns and commissioners courts to establish certain standards; and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 105 63-0 (1973) Author: Dramberger, A.L. "Tony" Authorizing the commissioners court of a county to regulate the use of land lying outside the limits of incorporated cities, towns, and villages; providing that no existing structure or use will be affected; providing for notice and hearings; establishing and prescribing the duties of a zoning commission; providing for appeals; providing for enforcement; prescribing penalties; prescribing the effect of conflicting laws; providing exceptions; and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
HB 328 63-0 (1973) Author: Atwell, Ben Authorizing the Commissioners Court in Dallas County to regulate use of land in unincorporated areas; providing that no existing structure or use will be affected; providing for notice and hearings; establishing and prescribing the duties of a county Land Management Commission; establishing and prescriving the duties of a county Board of Adjustment; providing for appeals; providing for enforcement and penalties; prescribing the effect and penalties; prescribing the effect of conflicting laws; and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee hearing date
HB 794 63-0 (1973) Author: Harris, Ed Relating to the regulation of subdivision and development of land by certain counties and municipalities; providing penalties; and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1390 63-0 (1973) Author: Coleman, Ronald Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the use of land, construction or alteration of structures, and development of subdivisions in areas outside the limits of incorporated cities and towns; providing penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HR 170 63-0 (1973) Author: McAlister, R.B. Creating an interim committee to study land use regulation. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 197 63-0 (1973) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to environmental management and development of unincorporated areas by the commissioners courts of any county in this State which is a member of a regional planning commission whose planning area encompasses at lease one county which has a population of 1.5 million persons or greater...providing for severability. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 467 63-0 (1973) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Cavness, Don
Relating to the construction and operation of county-owned parking stations near county courthouses in counties with a population of 150,000 or more. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 536 63-0 (1973) Author: Clower, Ron Authorizing the commissioners courts of certain counties subsequent to the approval by referendum of a majority of those voting in said referendum, to adopt the hereinafter described County Land Management Act, to establish and enforce subdivision development standards and construction standards in certain unincorporated territory with the exception of certain agriculturally-related structures and facilities; excepting lands and structures included in plans and applications designated or approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to federal law; prescribing the powers and duties of commissioners courts; authorizing the requirement of performance bonds; providing penalties; providing for severability. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 639 63-0 (1973) Author: Clower, Ron Authorizing the commissioners courts of certain counties, subsequent to the approval by referendum of a majority of those voting in said referendum, to adopt and implement the hereinafter described County Land Management Act to regulate the use of land in certain unincorporated areas; making certain exceptions; providing for the appointment of a land management commission and a board of adjustment; providing the powers and duties and procedures of the commissioners court and of the commission and board in carrying out the program authorized by this Act; providing for payment of expenses; providing for penalties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 862 63-0 (1973) Author: Wolff, Nelson Relating to the authority of commissioners courts to approve subdivision plats for subdivision in areas outside the corporate limits of cities and towns; providing methods of enforcing the provisions of subdivision plats; authorizing the commissioners court to establish building codes and require the acquisition of building permits; providing penalties; repealing Chapter 436, Acts of the 55th Legislature, Regular Session, 1957, as amended (Article 6626a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), and Chapter 151, Acts of the 52nd Legislature, 1951 (Article 2372k, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Sent to subcommittee
HB 695 62-0 (1971) Author: Floyd, Guy | et. al. Relating to the authorization of the commissioners court in certain counties to regulate the use of land lying outside the limits of incorporated cities towns, and villages.
HB 718 62-0 (1971) Author: Doran, Jr., Hilary B.
Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to zoning and building regulations for certain portions of Val Verde County frequented by citizens from all parts of this state; providing for enforcement and remedies.
HB 754 62-0 (1971) Author: Floyd, Guy | et. al. Relating to the authority of commissioners courts to regulate cerain real estate subdivisions.
HB 814 62-0 (1971) Author: Golman, Joe H. Relating to subdivision development and construction standards in unincorporated areas;providing penalties.
HB 941 62-0 (1971) Author: Moore, Aubry L. Relating to the use of land located outside of an incorporated city or town.
HB 1187 62-0 (1971) Author: Clark, Jim | et. al. Relating to the filing, recording and review of subdivision plats for unincorporated areas in the state.
HB 1267 62-0 (1971) Author: Floyd, Guy
Sponsor: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to uuthorizing the Board of Managers of hospital districts to convey unneeded real estate back to the city or county from which it was taken when the real estate is not needed for said hospital district.
HB 1423 62-0 (1971) Author: Clayton, Bill Relating to and setting up methods and procedures for rule zoning, plating, building codes, and other powers necessary for orderly development of rural areas to be administered by various local, regional and state agencies.
HB 1427 62-0 (1971) Author: Coats, Sam Relating to the organization and establishment of a system of land use for the state to be administered by the Land Commissioner.
HB 1501 62-0 (1971) Author: Rodriguez, Lindsey | et. al. Relating to requiring certain subdividers of land to file plats in the county in which the land is located.
HB 1553 62-0 (1971) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to the approval and filing of subdivision plats in incorporated cities and towns and in counties, the requiring of subdividers to make certain provisions for school, park, and playground areas, and the authority of the governing bodies of cities and towns and commissioners courts to establish certain standards.
HB 1592 62-0 (1971) Author: Farenthold, Frances Relating to authorizing the commissioners courts in certain counties to regulate the use of land lying outside the limits of incorporated cities, towns, and villages.
HB 1682 62-0 (1971) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to be known as the "Civic Center Authority Act," providing for the creation of civic center authorities without taxing power.
HB 1683 62-0 (1971) Author: Parker, Carl | et. al.
Sponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to authorizing cities, towns, and villages to contract with civic center authorities.
HR 621 62-0 (1971) Author: Golman, Joe H. Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to study the incorporation of certain unincorporated areas of Texas counties.
SB 383 62-0 (1971) Author: Jordan, Barbara Relating to authorizing counties to regulate subdivision development and construction standards in unincorporated areas.
SB 604 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to the filing and recording of subdivision plats and requirements for subdivisions in unincorporated areas in the state.
SB 809 62-0 (1971) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to authorizing the Commissioners' Court of any county in this state which is a member of a regional planning whose planning area encompasses at least one county which has a certain population to promulgate and enforce regulations governing the environmental management and development of the unincorporated area of the county by promulgating subdivision regulations prescribing sizes, arrangements of lots, blocks and streets, specifications for improvements, dedication of rights of way and easements, scope and extent of performance and maintenance bonds, procedures for recordation, methods for participating in restrictive covenants and enforcement.
SB 812 62-0 (1971) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Sponsor: Neugent, Dean | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Commissioners Court of certain counties to regulate traffic on county roads and on county-owned land.
HCR 3 62-4 (1972) Author: Kaster, James J.
Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Memorializing Congress to not enact the Land Use Policy and Planning Assistance Act.
HB 160 61-0 (1969) Author: Dramberger, A.L. "Tony" | et. al. Relating to authorizing the commissioners court in certain counties to regulate the use of land lying outside the limits of incorporated cities, towns, and villages; prescribing penalties.
HB 199 61-0 (1969) Author: Wright, John Relating to protection of persons and property in counties and cities from practices in the subdividing of land inimical to health, safety, and welfare.
HB 525 61-0 (1969) Author: Neugent, L. Dean | et. al. Relating to authorizing commissioners courts of certain counties to purchase necessary equipment and to regulate parking in courthouse parking lots; providing for enforcement; providing a penalty for violation of parking regulations.
HB 944 61-0 (1969) Author: Haynes, Jr., Clyde Relating to providing that in all counties having a population of not more than 100,000 inhabitants, according to the last preceding federal census, every owner of any tract of land situated outside the corporate limits of any city in the State of Texas is prohibited from dividing the same in two or more parts for the purpose of laying out any subdivision of any such tract of land, or an addition outside the corporate limits of any town or city, or for laying out streets, alleys or parks, or other portions intended for public use, or the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting thereon or adjacent thereto, without first causing a plat to be made thereof and filed for record and be recorded in the office of county clerk of the county in which the land lies; authorizing the commissioners court to refuse to approve maps and plats which do not meet the prescribed requirements and to enjoin any violation of the provision of this Act.
HB 1030 61-0 (1969) Author: Cummings, Russell Bennett | et. al. Relating to authorizing any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or the tidewater limits thereof to exercise certain zoning powers in certain areas in said county; providing for administration, enforcement and remedies.
HB 1033 61-0 (1969) Author: Kilpatrick, Rufus U. | et. al. Relating to providing for the creation of beach park boards in counties bordering on the Gulf of Mexico.
HB 1164 61-0 (1969) Author: Farenthold, Frances "Sissy" Relating to authorizing the commissioners court in certain counties to regulate the use of land lying outside the limits of incorporated cities, towns, and villages; providing for enforcement; prescribing penalties.
HB 1265 61-0 (1969) Author: Hinson, George T. Relating to transfer of certain property in Upshur County by the commissioners court to the Gilmer Industrial Foundation.
HJR 24 61-0 (1969) Author: Johnson, Jake Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio, to restrict annexation, and to place the unincorporated areas of Bexar County under the legislative jurisdiction of the commissioners court.
SB 270 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy | et. al. Relating to providing that in all counties having a population of not more than 100,000 inhabitants, according to the last preceding federal census, every owner of any tract of land situated outside the corporate limits of any city in the State of Texas is prohibited from dividing the same in two or more parts for the purpose of laying out any subdivision of any such tract of land, or an addition outside the corporate limits of any town or city, or for laying out streets, alleys or parks, or other portions intended for public use, or the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting thereon or adjacent thereto, without first causing a plat to be made thereof and filed for record and be recorded in the office of county clerk of the county in which the land lies, all in compliance with certain Statutes; authorizing the commissioners court to refuse to approve maps and plats which do not meet the prescribed requirements and to enjoin any violation of the provision of this Act.
SB 561 61-0 (1969) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al. Relating to authorizing any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or the tidewater limits thereof to exercise certain zoning powers in certain areas in said county; providing for administration, enforcement and remedies.
SB 773 61-0 (1969) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to providing for the investment of the proceeds from the sale by any county of lands granted to it for educational purposes.
SB 17 61-1 (1969) Author: Kennard, Don Relating to authorizing the commissioners court of certain counties to sell certain real and personal property for the purpose of entering contracts to lease or to construct, repair, renovate, improve, enlarge, or to rent buildings, land, facilities, equipment, or services from others for county purposes, to pay certain utility bills and to purchase back certain facilities; providing for payment of prevailing wages on construction contracts and determination of such wages in certain counties; validating certain actions, proceedings, orders, and contracts.
SB 18 61-1 (1969) Author: Kennard, Don Relating to authorizing the commissioners courts of certain counties to sell certain real and personal property for the purpose of entering contracts to lease or to construct, repair, renovate, improve, enlarge, or to rent buildings, land, facilities, equipment, or services from others for hospital district purposes, to pay certain utility bills and to purchase back certain facilities, providing for payment of prevailing wages on construction contracts and determination of such wages in certain counties; validating certain actions, proceedings, orders, and contracts.
SB 21 61-1 (1969) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to providing for the investment of the proceeds from the sale by any county of lands granted to it for educational purposes.
SB 11 61-2 (1969) Author: Kennard, Don | et. al. Relating to the sale and lease back and renting or leasing and purchase of land, buildings, facilities or equipment for county purposes in certain counties.
SB 14 61-2 (1969) Author: Kennard, Don | et. al. Relating to the sale and lease back and renting or leasing and purchase of land, buildings, facilities, or equipment for hospital district purposes in certain counties.
SB 32 61-2 (1969) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to providing for the investment of the proceeds from the sale by any county of lands granted to it for educational purposes.
HB 193 60-0 (1967) Author: Harding, Forrest A. Relating to the power of counties to dispose of county real estate.
HB 195 60-0 (1967) Author: Cummings, Russell Bennett | et. al. Relating to requiring building permits for the building, erection or construction of any building or other structures, or for making improvements to any existing structure and for the moving of buildings; making the violation of this Act a misdemeanor and fixing penalties.
HB 313 60-0 (1967) Author: Jones, Delwin Relating to authorizing counties to exercise certain zoning powers in certain areas of the counties; providing for administration, enforcement, and remedies; providing for severability; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 361 60-0 (1967) Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob" Relating to requiring building permits for the building, erection or construction of any building or other structures, or for making improvements to any existing structure and for the moving of buildings; providing exceptions; providing for the issuance of permits by county tax collectors; providing a fee for permits; making the violation of this Act a misdemeanor and fixing penalties.
HB 460 60-0 (1967) Author: Wright, John | et. al. Relating to protection of persons and property in counties and cities from practices in the subdividing of land inimical to health, safety and welfare; authorizing counties and cities to sue to enjoin violation of such orders; providing for a penalty for violation of such orders.
HB 1147 60-0 (1967) Author: Finney, Dave | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts so as to authorize the acquisition and operation of necessary off-street parking to be used in connection with certain public buildings in certain counties.
HB 1148 60-0 (1967) Author: Stewart, Vernon James | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts relating to improvements of water and sewer systems in certain cities so as to increase the number of counties affected.
SB 229 60-0 (1967) Author: Kennard, Don Relating to protection of persons and property in counties and cities from practices in the subdividing of land inimical to health, safety and welfare; authorizing the adoption of orders by commissioners courts in exercising authority granted by this Act; providing for a penalty for violation of such orders.
HB 115 59-0 (1965) Author: Miller, Jr., James E. Relating to authorizing a county to acquire an easement for purposes of ingress and egress to and from certain real property owned by such county.
HB 210 59-0 (1965) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to validating all sales or conveyances or attempted sales or conveyances of abandoned right-of-way property made by counties of this State under the provisions of and priorities established, providing that this Act shall not apply to any sale or conveyance which is involved in litigation pending on the effective date of this Act.
HB 512 59-0 (1965) Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al. Relating to enabling counties having a population in excess of 900,000 according to the most recent federal census to enter into a contract or contracts with corporations for the acquisition or construction of a parking station within the vicinity of the courthouse.
HB 513 59-0 (1965) Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al. Relating to authorizing counties having a population in excess of 900,000 according to the most recent federal census to construct, enlarge, furnish, equip and operate a parking station in the vicinity of the courthouse.
HB 578 59-0 (1965) Author: Finney, Dave | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for the acquisition and operation of necessary off-street parking to be used in connection with public buildings.
HB 661 59-0 (1965) Author: Johnson, Jake Relating to authorizing the commissioners courts of certain counties to adopt a zoning ordinance and a building code for their counties.
HB 910 59-0 (1965) Author: Birkner, Otha Wyatt "Skeet" Relating to authorizing commissioners courts of certain counties to purchase necessary equipment and to regulate parking in courthouse parking lots; providing a penalty for violation of parking regulations.
HB 1157 59-0 (1965) Author: Lack, D. Emmett Relating to the authority of the Commissioners Court of San Jacinto County to promulgate zoning and building regulations.
HB 1176 59-0 (1965) Author: Finney, Dave | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts to authorize the acquisition and operation of necessary off-street parking to be used in connection with certain public buildings in certain counties.
HB 416 58-0 (1963) Author: Miller, Wallace H. Relating to authorizing and empowering municipal corporations and political subdivisions, including conservation and reclamation districts, to enter into contracts and agreements with the owners of land relating to the development of such land.
HB 432 58-0 (1963) Author: Hinson, George T. Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court of Upshur County to lease, and/or sell and convey a certain tract of land to Gilmer Industrial Foundation, Inc., of Upshur County, Texas, aggregating fifty-five and six hundred eighteen thousandths (55.618) acres of land, more or less, and being a part of the tract of land previously conveyed to the County of Upshur, Texas, in order to facilitate its program of the development of its parks and recreational program.
SB 372 58-0 (1963) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Relating to providing for the creation of parking station authorities in counties having a population in excess of 900,000 according to the most recent Federal Census.
SB 490 58-0 (1963) Author: Watson, Jr., Murray Relating to authorizing certain counties to issue negotiable time warrants to pay the cost of constructing, equipping and furnishing a county office building and purchasing a site therefor in the vicinity of the existing courthouse.
SCR 94 58-0 (1963) Author: Watson, Jr., Murray Suspending the Joint Rules of the Legislature in order to consider S. B. No. 490 at any time.
HB 104 57-0 (1961) Author: Roberts, Wesley Brownlee Relating to authorizing certain counties and cities jointly to own, construct, equip, enlarge and maintain a building to be used for city, county and other public purposes.
HB 118 57-0 (1961) Author: La Valle, Peter J. "Pete" | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Statute providing that there shall be an endorsement as an additional prerequisite for the recording of certain written instruments that there be an endorsement; providing a penalty for such offense.
HB 818 57-0 (1961) Author: Slider, James Lenoy Relating to validating sales and conveyances or attempted sales and conveyances by counties of county owned lands.
HB 959 57-0 (1961) Author: Ratcliff, Joseph Neil "Joe" Relating to authorizing the commissioners courts of certain counties to purchase land outside the county to be used for facilities in connection with supplying commodities for the use and benefit of persons whose welfare is the responsibility of the county or its political subdivisions.
HJR 56 57-0 (1961) Author: La Valle, Peter J. "Pete" | et. al. Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas permitting the Legislature to delegate certain zoning powers to the governing body of any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or the tidewater limits thereof.
SB 461 57-0 (1961) Author: Secrest, Jarrard Relating to amending a certain Act relating to recordation of subdivision plats in certain counties.
SJR 19 57-0 (1961) Author: Reagan, Bruce A. | et. al. Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to permit the Legislature to delegate certain zoning powers to the governing body of any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or the tidewater limits thereof.
HB 516 56-0 (1959) Author: Preston, George L. Relating to amending certain statutes by granting commissioners courts power to make rules and regulations governing parking on county owned property; making violation of such parking rules a misdemeanor subject to a fine; providing for impounding of vehicles parked in violation hereof.
HB 869 56-0 (1959) Author: Pieratt, William Harold "Bill" Relating to validating certain sales and conveyances or attempted sales and conveyances of county lands.
HB 60 56-1 (1959) Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" Relating to authorizing the creation of county building authorities to acquire, own and operate a public building to be used principally as a county courthouse; applicable only in counties having a population in excess of 500,000.
SB 2 56-1 (1959) Author: Ratliff, David W. Relating to amending Statutes to authorize Commissioners Courts to construct coliseums and auditoriums in certain counties.
SB 4 56-1 (1959) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to authorizing the creation of county building authorities to acquire, own and operate a public building to be used principally as a county courthouse in counties having a population in excess of six hundred thousand (600,000).
HB 31 56-2 (1959) Author: Hughes, Charles Ervin | et. al. Relating to authorizing the creation of a County Building Study Committee to study building needs in Counties having a population in excess of 600,00 and which have not constructed a county courthouse within the last ten years.
HB 64 56-2 (1959) Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" Relating to granting commissioners courts authority to condemn the right of way and roadbed of a railway company for the purpose of opening a public road and pedestrian crossing over said railway company's tracks.
HB 69 56-2 (1959) Author: Latimer, Roy Truett Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court of Taylor County to purchase, build, construct, and equip buildings and other permanent improvements to be used as a coliseum and auditorium.
SB 24 56-2 (1959) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to creating the County Building Authority Act applicable only in counties having a population in excess of 600,000 and which own and use, in conjunction with other structures, a courthouse which is more than thirty (30) years old or has not been completely renovated or remodeled within a thirty (30) year period.
SB 12 56-3 (1959) Author: Ratliff, David W. Relating to amending certain acts by adding a provision for a coliseum and auditorium.
HB 289 55-0 (1957) Author: Dugas, Jr., Louis Relating to requiring the filing of subdivisions plats and the recording of same and authorizing the Commissioners Court of any county having a population not more than one hundred thousand (100,000), according to the last preceding Federal Census, to regulate the construction of roads or streets in subdivisions situated outside the boundaries of incorporated towns or cities.
HB 513 55-0 (1957) Author: Mays, Jr., Abe M. Relating to validating deeds, conveyances and instruments executed by the county judge and joined by the Commissioners' Court where such instruments were executed prior to 1930 under certain conditions and circumstances.
SB 458 55-0 (1957) Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Courts of certain population to issue negotiable bonds of such county, and to levy and collect taxes, for the purpose of paying the cost of making any surveys and acquiring any maps and plats which it is authorized to cause to be made.
HB 131 54-0 (1955) Author: Walling, J. B. | et. al. Relating to public recreational programs and facilities; authorizing their establishment by counties, cities and towns acting singly or jointly.
HB 428 54-0 (1955) Author: Pyle, Joe | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Courts of the State of Texas to expend county tax money for the purpose of acquiring lands for public dumping and garbage disposal ground for the use of the residents of said county so acquiring such sites, and giving counties the right of eminent domain with certain exception in acquiring such necessary grounds; relating to making the Act applicable only to counties having a population of three hundred thousand (300,000) or more, according to the last Federal Census.
HB 537 54-0 (1955) Author: Glusing, Ben A. Relating to authorizing Commissioners' Courts to acquire land for and to purchase, construct, repair, equip and improve buildings and other permanent improvements to be used for county library purposes; providing for the location and payment therefor; authorizing the issuance of negotiable bonds for such purpose and the levy and collection of taxes in payment thereof.
SB 184 54-0 (1955) Author: Lock, Ottis E. Relating to amending certain Acts to provide that the commissioners' court of any county after investigation and hearing may lift a pest or plant disease "eradication" or "control" zone imposed by the Commissioner of Agriculture.
SB 253 54-0 (1955) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. Relating to authorizing Commissioners Courts to acquire land for and to purchase, construct, repair, equip and improve buildings and other permanent improvements to be used for county library purposes; providing for the location and payment therefor; authorizing the issuance of negotiable bonds for such purpose and the levy and collection of taxes in payment thereof.
HB 395 53-0 (1953) Author: McNeil, William T. Relating to amending certain Acts so as to authorize the Commissioners Court to purchase, build, or construct buildings, structures, and other permanent improvements to be used for annual exhibits of horticultural products, agricultural products, mineral products, and livestock of the county and for the promotion of attendance and public interest in such exhibits and providing for the location and payment therefor; authorizing the issuance of negotiable bonds for such purpose and the levy and collection of taxes in payment thereof.
HB 667 53-0 (1953) Author: Sheridan, Edward Hueber "Ed" Relating to validating, ratifying, approving, and confirming the acquisition of certain lands for use as county parks in counties having a population of five hundred thousand (500,000) or more, according to the last preceding Federal Census, heretofore acquired and operated by such counties as county parks; validating, ratifying, approving, and confirming certain tax levies and proceedings had or authorized by the Commissioners Court of such counties for the improvement and operation of such parks.
HB 781 53-0 (1953) Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to the filing and recording of instruments of writing, maps and plats, so as to provide the prerequisites for filing, recording and approving maps and plats subdividing or re-subdividing real estate in counties having a population of one hundred and ninety thousand (190,000) or more according to the last preceding or any future Federal Census.
HB 782 53-0 (1953) Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to the authority of Commissioners Courts in counties having a population of not less than one hundred and ninety thousand (190,000) according to the last preceding or any future Federal Census to regulate the construction of roads or streets in subdivisions situated outside of the boundaries of incorporated towns or cities in such counties so as to provide that no map or plat or any such subdivision shall be filed or recorded until approved and authorized by the Commissioners Court; providing that no map or plat of any such subdivision which is situated within five (5) miles of the corporate limits of any incorporated town or city shall be filed or recorded until the same is approved and authorized by both the Commissioners Court and the governing body of such incorporated town or city.
HB 883 53-0 (1953) Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al. Relating to providing for zoning islands within the State along the Gulf of Mexico, by the Commissioners Courts of counties bordering on the Gulf of Mexico within whose boundaries such islands or parts of islands lie, on recommendation of a zoning commission of seven members to be appointed by the said Commissioners Courts; providing for an effective date of the Act.
SB 12 53-0 (1953) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to authorizing counties in this State having a population in excess of one hundred twenty-five thousand (125,000) inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census to donate and convey land to the State of Texas for the establishment of a State of Texas for the establishment of a State tuberculosis sanitorium.
SB 324 53-0 (1953) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Courts of certain counties to adopt a major highway plan and to establish building lines or set-back lines along such thoroughfares, and to create a Board of Adjustment relating thereto.
SB 345 53-0 (1953) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to providing for zoning of Padre Island lying within Cameron and Willacy Counties by the Commissioners Courts of said counties on recommendation of a zoning commission of seven members to be appointed by the said Commissioners Courts.
HB 351 52-0 (1951) Author: Puckett, John Eugene "Gene" | et. al. Relating to authorizing the commissioners court in a county with a population in excess of one hundred and ninety thousand (190,000) inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census and in which there is only one incorporated city of over ten thousand (10,000) inhabitants, to create Planning Districts outside of incorporated cities or towns for the purpose of regulating zoning, platting, subdivisions and public health; providing regulatory measures and methods of creating such districts; providing for dissolution of said Planning Districts; providing for an election and a penalty for the violation of the rules of the commissioners' court.
HB 383 52-0 (1951) Author: Miller, Jr., William Andrew Relating to requiring building permits in counties having a population in excess of seven hundred thousand (700,000), according to the last preceding Federal Census, for the building, erection or construction of any building or other structures or improvements to any existing structure and for the moving of buildings; excluding buildings or structures located within the corporate limits of any incorporated city or town from the provisions of this Act; providing for the issuance of permits by the tax collector; providing a fee for permits; making the violation of this Act a misdemeanor and fixing penalties.
HB 661 52-0 (1951) Author: Johnson, J. Pearce Relating to amending certain statutes relative to the filing and recording of instruments of writing, maps and plats, so as to provide the prerequisites for filing, recording and approving maps and plats subdividing or re-subdividing real estate.
HB 704 52-0 (1951) Author: Dicker, Edward T. Relating to amending the Dallas County Road Law; providing for erection of County Planning Board outside of incorporated cities or towns of Dallas County for the purpose of regulating county planning, platting, subdivisions and matters pertaining to public health; providing regulatory measures and methods of creating such a County Planning Board; providing the remedy of temporary restraining order and injunction in cases of violation of such regulatory provisions.
HB 789 52-0 (1951) Author: Westbrook, Austin E. Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to the National Association of Audubon Societies to propagate, protect and conserve birds and bird life on North Bird Island and on South Bird Island in Kleberg County.
SB 73 52-0 (1951) Author: Nokes, Jr., George O. Relating to amending Statutes relating to zoning regulations for airports include military airports.
SB 210 52-0 (1951) Author: Weinert, Rudolph A. Relating to providing that "municipality" as used herein means any county, school district, incorporated city, town or village, or other incorporated political subdivision of the state; authorizing any municipality to execute, under certain restrictions, leases for the exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and other minerals or any one or more of them on, in, or under school land or other land owned or claimed or in which an interest is owned or claimed by the municipality.
SB 272 52-0 (1951) Author: Corbin, Sr., Kilmer B. Relating to validating certain sales and conveyances, or attempted sales and conveyances, of county lands, and interests in county lands, under certain conditions therein described, provided more than three years have elapsed since the date of such sale or attempted sale.
HB 382 51-0 (1949) Author: King, Samuel Leslie Relating to authorizing Commissioners Courts to purchase, build, construct, or otherwise acquire county office buildings, additional county jail facilities, and detention homes for delinquent children; providing for payment thereof.
HB 432 51-0 (1949) Author: Heflin, James McDonald | et. al. Relating to conferring upon all counties in the State of Texas the right of eminent domain to acquire property, real and personal, rights of way and easement over land, public or private, for making and digging canals, drains, levees and improvements for flood control.
HB 543 51-0 (1949) Author: Cannon, Oscar E. Relating to authorizing Commissioners Courts to purchase, build, or construct buildings and other permanent improvements to be used for annual exhibits of horticultural and agricultural products, and/or livestock and mineral products of the county, and providing for the location and payment therefor.
HB 599 51-0 (1949) Author: Kazen, Jr., Abraham "Chick" | et. al. Relating to amending a previous Act, providing the sale or lease or real estate owned by certain counties in the State of Texas; repealing all laws and parts of laws of this State in conflict with this Act to the extent of such conflict only; providing for saving clause.
HB 769 51-0 (1949) Author: Fly, William S. "Bill" Relating to amending a previous Act, empowering Commissioners Courts of counties to contract with U. S. Government for acquisition of any temporary housing on land which the U.S. Government may own, etc; providing that all laws and parts of laws herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict only; providing that if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected.
HB 770 51-0 (1949) Author: Fly, William S. "Bill" Relating to amending a previous Act, adding thereto a provision empowering the Commissioners Court of each county of this State, where said county has heretofore acquired or may hereafter acquire land for an airport through purchase or gift from any person or source, including the Federal Government, or any agency thereof, to lease said lands and/or the facilities thereof for airport purposes, or for other purposes, not inhibited by the terms of the grant; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith to the extent of such conflicts only; providing that if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act is held to be invalid or unconstitutional the validity of the remaining portion shall not be affected thereby.
HB 805 51-0 (1949) Author: Cannon, Oscar E. Relating to authorizing Commissioners Courts to purchase sites and construct office buildings, jails and agriculture buildings in certain counties; providing this Act shall be cumulative; and providing this Act shall be severable.
HB 811 51-0 (1949) Author: Crosthwait, John L. Relating to authorizing Commissioners' Courts of counties, which have voted to do so, to provide for county planning; providing for penalties and the enforcement of the Act; repealing all Acts in conflict herewith.
SB 362 51-0 (1949) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to authorize Commissioners' Courts to purchase, build or construct buildings and other permanent improvements to be used for annual and agricultural products, and/or livestock and mineral products of the county, and providing for the location and payment therefor.
SB 463 51-0 (1949) Author: Hudson, Hill D. Relating to authorizing counties having a population of not less than six thousand one hundred forty-one (6,141) and not more than six thousand one hundred fifty (6,150) inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census, and having an assessed valuation of not less than Twenty-one Million ($21,000,000) Dollars according to the last approved tax rolls, to acquire by purchase or otherwise an airport; providing certain limitations; providing this Act shall be severable.
HB 548 50-0 (1947) Author: Bell, John Junior Relating to authorizing Commissioners Courts to abandon lands donated to counties for county seats, courthouses and other county purposes, and abandoned and not used for such purposes for forty (40) years or more under certain provisions.
HB 573 50-0 (1947) Author: Bean, Woodrow Wilson | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Commissioners' Court of any County having a Population of over One Hundred Thousand Inhabitants, to adopt regulations and provide penalties for violations thereof, subject to certain limitation of the Zoning of Property; Restricting Building Construction; Health and Sanitation matters, within defined areas of said Counties outside of the limits of Incorporated Cities; providing a saving clause.
SB 100 50-0 (1947) Author: Stewart, W. Lacy Relating to amending a previous Act, relative to the filing and recording of instruments of writing, maps and plats so as to provide the prerequisites for filing, recording and approving maps and plats subdividing or resubdividing real estate.
HB 61 48-0 (1943) Author: Klingeman, Fred V. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the recording of field notes, plats, and other documents subject to being recorded in the County Surveyor's records, the issuance of Certificates of Fact and other certified copies of documents of record in the County Surveyor's office.
HB 623 48-0 (1943) Author: Lyle, Jr., John Emmet | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Courts in Counties where any Army or Navy Base, Camp, Station or Yard, is located to create a Military Zone adjacent to such Camp, Base, Station or Yard.
HB 626 48-0 (1943) Author: Lyle, Jr., John Emmet | et. al. Relating to authorizing commissioners courts of counties which now have or may hereafter have a population of not less than seventy-five thousand (75,000) to provide for county planning zoning; repealing all acts in conflict herewith.
HB 751 48-0 (1943) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Relating to authorizing any city or town, in any county of this State having a population of more than three hundred and fifty thousand (350,000) inhabitants, regardless of how incorporated, to acquire by gift, purchase, condemnation or otherwise separately or jointly with any other city, town, cities, towns or other city, town, cities, towns and county, within which such municipality is situated, property within or outside of such city, town, cities and towns for public purposes as set out in this Act.
SB 73 48-0 (1943) Author: Bullock, Pat M. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the recording of field notes, plats, and other documents subject to being recorded in the County Surveyor's records, the issuance of certificate of facts and other certified copies of documents of record in the County Surveyor's office.
SB 253 48-0 (1943) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Courts in counties where any navy base, camp, station or yard, is located, to create a military zone adjacent to such camp, base, station or yard; prescribing penalties for violation thereof.
HB 247 47-0 (1941) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to fix the number and extent of county parks.
HB 769 47-0 (1941) Author: Gilmer, Claud Henry Relating to amending a certain Act providing that cities or counties acquiring land for the maintenance and conduct of an airport may lease such land to the county in which said city is located, or to any city in said county.
HB 973 47-0 (1941) Author: Gilmer, Claud Henry Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court of any county in this State to call an election for the purpose of issuing bonds or warrants for the purpose of acquiring tracts of land and constructing buildings and improvements thereon for an agricultural experiment station.
SB 323 47-0 (1941) Author: Spears, J. Franklin Relating to amending certain Act authorizing the issuance of bonds by any city and/or county for the purchase and/or improvement of lands for park purposes.
SB 332 47-0 (1941) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. Relating to amending a certain Act by authorizing each commissioners court to levy a tax for the purchase and improvement of lands for use as county parks.
SB 355 47-0 (1941) Author: Stone, William E. Relating to amending certain Acts enlarging the power of cities to acquire airport sites.
SB 398 47-0 (1941) Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" Relating to amending certain Act by providing that cities and counties may acquire land for airport purposes without limitation on size; that cities and counties may acquire such land within their respective counties by gift, purchase, or condemnation.
SB 401 47-0 (1941) Author: Weinert, Rudolph A. Relating to amending certain Act eliminating certain restrictions that airports acquired by cities without condemnation proceedings be situated within the limits of the county in which such cities are located.
SB 426 47-0 (1941) Author: Winfield, Henry L. Relating to amending a certain Act authorizing any city or county to issue its general obligation bonds or warrants without elections for the purpose of acquiring and improving land for airport purposes.
SB 433 47-0 (1941) Author: Winfield, Henry L. Relating to authorizing any city or county of the State, acting separately or jointly, to acquire lands for the use of the United States Government, either by lease for a term of years or in fee simple title; authorizing the appropriation of any available funds of any such city or county for the payment of such lands.
SB 439 47-0 (1941) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. Relating to authorizing the commissioners' court of any county in this State to call an election for the purpose of issuing bonds or warrants for the purpose of acquiring tracts of land and constructing certain buildings and improvements.
HB 6 46-0 (1939) Author: Little, G. H. "Jack" Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that cities or counties in this State may donate lands to the State of Texas or United States of America for hospital purposes.
HB 135 46-0 (1939) Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby Relating to authorizing the State Highway Commission to convey certain lands or interests therein owned by Texas to the United States of America for flood control works.
HB 653 46-0 (1939) Author: Celaya, Augustine Relating to authorizing any county, one or more boundaries of which coincident with any part of the International Boundary between the United States and Mexico, or any county contiguous to any county of such described class, which may have entered into an agreement with the United States to acquire and upon request convey to the United States land or interest in land desired by the United States in aid of navigation, irrigation, flood control, or improvement of water courses, and in order to accomplish the purposes specified in said Article.
HB 885 46-0 (1939) Author: Wood, Robert H. Relating to authorizing County Commissioners Courts and the City Commission of any incorporated town or city to lease or rent office space for the purpose of aiding and cooperating with the agencies of the State and Federal Governments engaged in the administration of relief of the unemployed and needy people in the State of Texas, and to pay the regular monthly utility bills for such offices, such as lights, gas, and water.
HB 922 46-0 (1939) Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C. Relating to authorizing any county having title to a plot of ground used for public purposes, the area of which is in excess of the needs of the county for its public purposes, to sell such excess or any part thereof at private sale for any fair consideration and approved by its Commissioners Court to the United States of America under the provisions of its Statutes.
HB 1139 46-0 (1939) Author: Harp, Robert A. Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court of Childress County to make a land grant to the State Park Board of the State of Texas for the purpose of creating a State Park.
SB 157 46-0 (1939) Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)" Relating to authorizing the adoption and enforcement of county zoning regulations; prescribing for the creation of a Planning Board.
SB 250 46-0 (1939) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to authorizing any county, one or more boundaries of which is coincident with any part of the International Boundary between the United States and Mexico, which may have entered into an agreement with the United States to acquire and upon request to convey to the United States land or interest in land desired by the United States in aid of navigation, irrigation, flood control or improvement of water courses, to secure said land or interest therein for ultimate conveyance to the United States.
HB 589 45-0 (1937) Author: Vale, Arnold J. | et. al. Relating to the Charter of the City of Kingsville so that its city limits will include a parcel of land approximately three (3) city blocks, lying immediately south of the original campus of the Texas College of Arts and Industries, being a dormitory site recently purchased for the State of Texas by the Board of Directors of the Texas College of Arts and Industries.
HB 1004 45-0 (1937) Author: Westbrook, Mainor N. | et. al. Relating to providing that the Commissioners Court of any county wherein the United States Government has or shall hereafter purchase or has designated a purchase unit of at least twenty-five (25) percent in area of the land in said county for reforestation and other purposes may, with the consent of the Board of County and District Road Indebtedness and the holders of at least eighty (80) percent of the bonds hereinafter described, refund, under the provisions of existing law, the road bonds of any such county or of any road district or political subdivision thereof, which bonds participate in the County and Road District Highway Fund, into one or more series of refunding bonds and may provide that the eligibility of the bonds being refunded shall be distributed among the various series of refunding bonds in such amounts, or none, as may be agreed upon.
HB 472 42-0 (1931) Author: Weinert, Ferdinand C. | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes providing the prerequisites for filing and recording maps and plats subdividing or resubdividing real estate.
HB 473 42-0 (1931) Author: Weinert, Ferdinand C. | et. al. Relating to regulating the filing and recording of maps and plats of subdivisions and resubdivisions of real estate and conveyances of a subdivision or part thereof without duly authorized map thereof on record, and prescribing penalties for the violation thereof.
SB 177 42-0 (1931) Author: Parrish, Pinkney L. "Pink" Relating to amending certain statutes relative to the subdivisions of surveys.
SB 271 42-0 (1931) Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie" Relating to providing a method for more definitely and accurately describing and identifying lands assessed for taxation by having maps or plats of such lands prepared.
SB 20 42-1 (1931) Author: Gainer, Charles Salter Relating to amending certain Acts by conferring upon all counties adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico the right of eminent domain, where land, right of way or easements or dumping ground privileges are necessary to be secured for the construction of an intra-coastal canal.
HB 351 41-0 (1929) Author: Moore, Helen Relating to permitting the State of Texas or any Texas corporation created as an eleemosynary institution without profit to own or acquire and to permit counties to make grants and donations thereto of any properties heretofore acquired by any such county for seawall purposes; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this act. House: State Eleemosynary & Reformatory Institutions
HB 453 41-0 (1929) Author: Webb, Henry E. Relating to amending certain laws relating to county parks; providing for the purchase and improvement of land in each county for four parks in 100 acres each or for one park of 400 acres.
SB 547 41-0 (1929) Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap" Relating to condemnation of land for rights of way for State Highways.
HB 14 41-3 (1929) Author: Rountree, Carl Relating to authorizing Lubbock County to convey to the United States of America, title to any portion of its land located and situated in the City of Lubbock, commonly known and designated as the Courthouse Square, and validating all Acts of said county or its lawful agents and representatives heretofore done in pursuance of said purpose, or that may hereafter become necessary to convey said land to the satisfaction of the United States of America.
SB 18 41-5 (1930) Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson Relating to authorizing certain cities and counties, or either of them, to acquire property within any incorporated city to be used for hospital purposes, and authorizing such cities and counties to donate same to the State of Texas for hospital purposes.
SB 54 41-5 (1930) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to authorizing counties of a certain class according to population and cities situated therein owning a joint interest with such counties in a hospital,to lease such hospital to be operated as such.
SB 82 41-5 (1930) Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap" | et. al. Relating to acquiring land for road purposes.
HB 88 40-1 (1927) Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C. Relating to authorizing counties to pay taxes on school lands owned by such counties, pursuant to Section 6a of Article 7 of the State Constitution recently adopted by the people; prescribing the funds out of which any such taxes may be paid.
HB 409 39-0 (1925) Author: Rowland, Charles T. Relating to the right of certain counties to issue bonds for the purpose of providing parks and to purchase lands for that purpose; providing a tax to pay the interest on such bonds and creating a sinking fund. House: Revenue and Taxation
HB 581 39-0 (1925) Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree | et. al. Relating to conferring upon counties the right of eminent domain where land, right of way or easements are necessary to be secured for the construction of jai, court houses, hospitals, delinquent houses, hospitals, delinquent and dependent schools, poor farms, libraries, or for other public purposes, and providing for the institution of such proceedings in the name of the county. House: Judiciary
HB 664 39-0 (1925) Author: Faulk, Harry L. Relating to amending certain statutes by specifically providing that the provisions thereof shall extend to levees, dikes, floodways and drainways House: Conservation and Reclamation
SB 73 39-0 (1925) Author: Reid, J. W. Relating to amending certain statute empowering commissioners courts to acquire lands for county park purposes and levy taxes therefor so as to provide for the levy of taxes or the issue of bonds for the purchase and improvement of lands for county parks, if authorized by majority vote of the qualified property taxpaying voters of the county, voting at election held for such purposes; providing that the law for holding elections on other county bond shall apply to tax and bond elections herein authorized. Senate: Counties and County Boundaries
SB 401 39-0 (1925) Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred Relating to conferring upon counties the right of eminent domain, where land, right of way or easements are necessary to be secured for the construction of jails, courthouses, hospitals, delinquent and dependent schools, poor farms, libraries or for other public purposes, and providing for the institution of such proceedings in the name of the county, and that the assessing of damages shall be in conformity to the statutes of the State of Texas for condemning and acquiring right of way by railroads, and providing that no appeal shall cause suspension of work, and that counties shall not be required to give appeal bond or bond for costs. Senate: State Affairs
SB 154 39-1 (1926) Author: Witt, Edgar E. Relating to creating Road District Number Eight (8), in Milam County, Texas, validating and approving all orders made by the commissioners' court of said county, in respect to the organization of said district. Senate: Educational Affairs
HB 285 38-0 (1923) Author: Sackett, Henry H. | et. al. Relating to amending statutes prescribing purposes for which counties may issue bonds.
HB 394 38-0 (1923) Author: Carpenter, William C. Relating to authorizing and compelling the commissioners courts of the various counties of the State of Texas, various counties of the State of Texas, upon application of the owner, or owners, of lands that have been subdivided into town lots and blocks or small subdivisions, canceling and annulling such lots, blocks and subdivisions, provided such action does not interfere with established rights.
HB 230 38-2 (1923) Author: Mathes, Burke William Relating to authorizing the commissioners court of Floyd county to validate the sale of a certain block of land in the county of Floyd in this State, known as 211 acres out of Section No. 89, Block No. 1 A.,B. & M., Cert. No. 1497 and shown on the official map of Floyd county.
HB 582 36-0 (1919) Author: Nordhaus, Eugene S. Relating to authorizing and compelling the Commissioners' Court of the various counties of the State of Texas, to, upon application of the owner, or owners, of lands that have been subdivided into town lots and blocks and small subdivisions, to cancel and annul such lots, blocks and subdivisions, provided such action does not interfere with established rights.
HB 489 35-0 (1917) Author: Holland, Robert H. Relating to providing for the platting of additions to certain cities and towns with approval of city governments; providing a penalty.
HB 500 35-0 (1917) Author: Raiden, John M. | et. al. Relating to requiring that county surveyors file with the county clerk a copy of all surveys and field notes; fixing a fee.
HB 510 35-0 (1917) Author: Valentine, I. T. Relating to requiring the Comptroller of Public Accounts and county judges to implement the use of the plat book system for tax assessment purposes.
HB 514 35-0 (1917) Author: Williams, William Thomas "Willie" Relating to amending a certain Statute to require Commissioners Courts to furnish plat books to tax assessors and providing for descriptions of land for all purposes, requiring tax assessors to use such books; fixing a penalty.
SB 93 35-4 (1918) Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Courts to permit the owners of lands not situated in incorporated towns or villages, where same have been subdivided, to cancel or annul such subdivision by written declaration.
HB 153 34-0 (1915) Author: Davis, John E. Relating to authorizing the commissioners court of any county in the State to levy and collect a tax not to exceed five (5) cents on each $100 of assessed valuation of the county for one year for the purchase and improvement of lands for county parks, and providing the manner of acquiring lands for park purposes, and providing for the management and control of said county parks.
HB 416 34-0 (1915) Author: Boner, Charles Wilbur Relating to requiring the platting of lots, blocks and subdivisions offered for sale; providing for recording fee and penalty.
HB 518 34-0 (1915) Author: Bryan, E. R. Relating to amending a certain Statute authorizing the investment of the proceeds of the sale of lands granted to counties for educational purposes in bonds.
HB 554 34-0 (1915) Author: Griggs, Robert Sledge | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the proper platting and numbering of lands and lots not now platted and numbered in such manner as to cause the proper identification for purposes of taxation.
SB 314 34-0 (1915) Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Statute authorizing the investment of the proceeds of the sale of lands granted to counties for educational purposes in bonds of the United States, the State of Texas, of counties of the State, of independent or common school districts, road precinct, drainage, irrigation, navigation and levee districts of said State, of incorporated cities and towns, of road precincts of any county, of drainage, irrigation, navigation and levee districts of any county or counties of Texas.
HB 544 33-0 (1913) Author: Roach, James H. Relating to ascertaining and re-establishing the boundary lines to all original grants and conveyances of land from the state as shown by the original field notes of said surveys.
SB 223 33-0 (1913) Author: Bailey, Louis Hart Relating to requiring Commissioners Court approval before a addition within 7 miles of a city or town of a certain number of inhabitants shall be offered for sale; providing a penalty.
HB 288 32-0 (1911) Author: Hamilton, J. T. Relating to validating certain deeds and sales made by a commissioner appointed by the Commissioners Court of Mason County, and by the trustees of the town of Mason, incorporated for school purposes.
SB 66 32-0 (1911) Author: Bryan, William John Relating to validating and legalizing sales of real estate belonging or that belonged to Gaines County, situated in the town of Seminole, in Gaines county, heretofore made at private sale for and in behalf of said county, by J. W. Miller in his representative capacity as commissioner.
SB 11 31-3 (1910) Relating to amending an Act, providing a method by which counties may acquire land upon which to construct and maintain causeways, viaducts, bridges and approaches, by condemnation, and by grant from cities and counties of the right to use streets, alleys, public highways and public grounds, and to authorize counties to construct said causeways, viaducts, bridges and approaches across the lines of railway, telegraph and telephone corporations, and the method thereof.
HB 208 30-0 (1907) Author: Jenkins, Charles H. Relating to validating and legalizing all sales of real estate belonging or that belonged to Coleman County, situated in the town of Coleman, in Coleman County, heretofore made at private sale for and in behalf of said county, by J. F. Miles and W.O. Read, each in his representative capacity as Commissioner, under appointment of the Commissioners' Court of said county, by orders entered upon its minutes, to sell and dispose of real estate of said county situated in said town, and also validating all conveyances of said real estate made by said Commissioners as such, in consummating such sales.
SB 74 30-0 (1907) Author: Grinnan, Archibald "Arch" Relating to validating and legalizing all sales of real estate belonging to or that belonged to Coleman County, situated in the town of Coleman, in Coleman County, heretofore made at private sale for and in behalf of said county, by J. F. Miles and W.O. Read, each in his respective capacity as Commissioner, under appointment of the Commissioners' Court of said county, by orders entered upon its minutes, to sell and dispose of real estate of said county situated in said town, and also validating all conveyances of said real estate made by said Commissioners as such, in consummating such sales.
SB 316 26-0 (1899) Relating to amending Article 4218y, of Chapter 129, Acts of 1897, providing for the sale of isolated and detached lands in certain counties.
HB 270 19-0 (1885) Relating to amending article 3856 of the Revised Statutes.
HB 278 19-0 (1885) Relating to creating the Nolan Land District.
SB 238 19-0 (1885) Relating to creating the Webb Land District.
SB 244 19-0 (1885) Relating to creating the Hardeman Land District.
HB 520 18-0 (1883) Relating to creating the land districts of Wheeler, Oldham, Donley and Wilbarger
SB 127 18-0 (1883) Relating to reserving and setting apart three hundred and twenty-five leagues of land heretofore surveyed, for the benefit of the unorganized counties of the State and such organized counties as may have located their four leagues of school land, or any part thereof in conflict with valid prior locations or surveys, or which may from any cause fail to get title to the four leagues of land they are entitled to under the law
SB 135 18-0 (1883) Relating to creating the land districts of Mitchell and Howard


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