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HB 67 71-0 (1989) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to a penalty for a violation of a rule adopted by a board of park commissioners. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 160 71-0 (1989) Author: Campbell, Ben | et. al. Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate sexually oriented businesses. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 187 71-0 (1989) Author: Robinson, Phyllis | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the reduction, withholding, or donation of the compensation of certain county and precinct officers. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 203 71-0 (1989) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to the authority of a county to engage in community and economic development projects. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
HB 229 71-0 (1989) Author: Patterson, Pete Relating to the recovery of costs by a county for the confinement of state inmates in the county jail. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 260 71-0 (1989) Author: Yost, Gerald
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to refinancing certificates of obligation issued by a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 302 71-0 (1989) Author: Hill, Anita
Sponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the competitive bidding requirements for county food purchases. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 306 71-0 (1989) Author: Repp, Glenn
Sponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the prohibition of certain disbursements from a county fund to a person with an outstanding debt to the state or county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 319 71-0 (1989) Author: Robinson, Phyllis
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to prohibit the accumulation of refuse and junk near certain public highways; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 330 71-0 (1989) Author: Taylor, M.A. Relating to the imposition of an optional county motor vehicle registration fee. House: Ways & Means Companion considered in lieu in s/c
HB 334 71-0 (1989) Author: Edge, Eldon | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain counties to impose a tax on occupancy in a hotel, motel, or similar facility. House: Ways & Means 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 335 71-0 (1989) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the authority of the commissioners court to establish a commission for the homeless and to require the collection of a fee to finance the commission. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 343 71-0 (1989) Author: Beauchamp, Jerry Relating to the inclusion of a county election administrator and the administrator's employees in the county civil service system. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 351 71-0 (1989) Author: Beauchamp, Jerry Relating to the authority of certain counties to improve certain subdivision roads and assess the cost of repairs against subdivision residents. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 352 71-0 (1989) Author: Beauchamp, Jerry Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of certain counties to prohibit the accumulation of refuse and junk near certain public highways; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 371 71-0 (1989) Author: Valigura, Keith | et. al.
Sponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to the time when a county must prepare an annual budget. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 372 71-0 (1989) Author: Valigura, Keith Relating to the places at which the commissioners court of a county may meet. House: County Affairs Pending in subcommittee
HB 373 71-0 (1989) Author: Valigura, Keith Relating to the termination of the county salary grievance committee. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 406 71-0 (1989) Author: Hammond, Bill
Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to the collection of money or property owed to a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 424 71-0 (1989) 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 penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 426 71-0 (1989) Author: Patterson, Pete Relating to a requirement that persons placed on probation and persons released on parole or mandatory supervision reimburse the county in which the prosecution was instituted for the cost of the person's confinement.... House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 429 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Jim Relating to the amount of compensation a county may collect for handling certain trust funds. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 436 71-0 (1989) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the authority of certain counties to establish programs to improve the extent to which women and minority businesses are awarded county contracts. House: Business & Commerce Referred to subcommittee
HB 462 71-0 (1989) Author: Blair, Fred
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the requirement of notice to the county clerk of municipal boundary changes and to the updating of the official county map. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 480 71-0 (1989) Author: McWilliams, Jim Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to commission peace officers to enforce county regulations relating to load limits and state motor vehicle laws on county roads. House: Public Safety Referred to subcommittee
HB 499 71-0 (1989) Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al. Relating to the power of a county to regulate development in the unincorporated area of the county; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 532 71-0 (1989) Author: Perez, Nicolas Relating to the authority of certain counties, on a local option basis, to enact ordinances; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 602 71-0 (1989) Author: Larry, Jerald
Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to the disposition of fees collected by a county tax assessor-collector under the Certificate of Title Act. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 615 71-0 (1989) Author: Laney, James Relating to conforming the Local Government Code to certain Acts of the 70th Legislature, to nonsubstantively codifying in that code certain related statutes, and to making certain corrective and conforming.... House: State Affairs Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 621 71-0 (1989) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to the appointment of a county purchasing agent in certain counties. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 640 71-0 (1989) Author: Polumbo, Anthony | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of the county treasurer in certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 647 71-0 (1989) Author: Hunter, Bob
Sponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the authority of a district clerk to use optical data storage for the storage of records. House: Judiciary
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 648 71-0 (1989) Author: Hunter, Bob
Sponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the examination of certain records by the county auditor or the county treasurer. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 660 71-0 (1989) Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to requirements for the recording of documents relating to real or personal property. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 669 71-0 (1989) Author: Shine, Hugh
Sponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the authority of the sheriffs of certain counties to operate a county jail commissary and the disposition of commissary proceeds. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 691 71-0 (1989) Author: McCollough, Parker
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the use of interest on proceeds of bonds issued by or on behalf of governmental entities. House: County Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 696 71-0 (1989) Author: Willy, John
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the payments and projects under contracts between local governments. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 710 71-0 (1989) Author: Williamson, Richard Relating to granting the commissioners court of any county the power to adopt ordinances and providing for popular referenda on the proposed ordinances. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 722 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Jim Relating to the amount of compensation a county may collect for handling certain trust funds. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 758 71-0 (1989) Author: Hury, James
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to medical and hospitalization self-insurance plans and insurance in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 762 71-0 (1989) Author: Beauchamp, Jerry Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to regulate sight distance along county roads; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 797 71-0 (1989) Author: Arnold, Bill Relating to the publication of affidavits relating to the county treasurer's report to the commissioners court in certain counties. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
HB 801 71-0 (1989) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to the consolidation of ad valorem tax assessment and collection. House: Ways & Means Pending in subcommittee
HB 818 71-0 (1989) Author: Polumbo, Anthony | et. al. Relating to the provision of extended metropolitan calling telephone service in certain counties. House: State Affairs Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 826 71-0 (1989) Author: Shelley, Dan Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to establish direct electronic access to certain county and district court records. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 849 71-0 (1989) Author: Oakley, Keith Relating to the provision of certain educational materials by county clerks at the time a marriage license is issued or at the time a declaration of informal marriage is executed; repealing Subsection 9.02(e) of the.... House: Public Health Referred to subcommittee
HB 885 71-0 (1989) Author: Clemons, Billy Relating to the expenses a county may count toward eligibility for state assistance under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act. House: Public Health 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 900 71-0 (1989) Author: Tallas, Jim Relating to the investment of county funds. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 956 71-0 (1989) Author: Oakley, Keith Relating to the power of a county in which a superconducting super collider research facility is located to enact ordinances; providing a penalty. House: Science & Technology Pending in committee
HB 959 71-0 (1989) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the procedures for the setting by district judges of the compensation of certain district or county officers or employees. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 960 71-0 (1989) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the requirement of a quarterly audit of county entities and district attorneys that collect certain funds. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 968 71-0 (1989) Author: Linebarger, Libby Relating to the authority of a constable of a county and a constable's deputy to enforce weight and load limitations on state highways and county roads. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 990 71-0 (1989) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to the powers and duties of a county fire marshal in certain counties; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 994 71-0 (1989) Author: Counts, David Relating to the qualifications of retired judges to be appointed as special county judges in certain counties. House: Judicial Affairs Pending in committee
HB 1034 71-0 (1989) Author: Lucio, Eddie Relating to power of a county to regulate subdivisions in the unincorporated area of the county. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1043 71-0 (1989) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to filling a vacancy in the office of county commissioner. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1058 71-0 (1989) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to contracts entered into by certain counties and districts. House: County Affairs Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 1059 71-0 (1989) Author: Eckels, Robert
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to contracts entered into by certain counties and districts. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1077 71-0 (1989) Author: Thomas, Bill
Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to the procedure for amending a county budget in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1080 71-0 (1989) Author: Willy, John Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to approve or reject the salary amounts of certain persons. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1081 71-0 (1989) Author: Willy, John Relating to the requirement of a quarterly audit of county entities and district attorneys that collect certain funds. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1086 71-0 (1989) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to employ special counsel. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
HB 1138 71-0 (1989) Author: Tallas, Jim Relating to the continuing education requirements for a county treasurer. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1171 71-0 (1989) Author: Eckels, Robert
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to a change fund for county and district officials. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1179 71-0 (1989) Author: Hury, James Relating to eligible institutions that can establish cooperative associations. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1192 71-0 (1989) Author: Valigura, Keith
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the identification of certain county vehicles. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1281 71-0 (1989) Author: Campbell, Ben Relating to the eligibility requirements for a candidate for election or appointment to the office of county treasurer. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1282 71-0 (1989) Author: Campbell, Ben Relating to the procedures for payroll preparation, deductions, and disbursement for county personnel in certain counties. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1285 71-0 (1989) Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the creation, maintenance, preservation, microfilming, destruction, and other disposition of, and access to, governmental records; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1312 71-0 (1989) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to county work programs operated by the sheriff; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1314 71-0 (1989) Author: Tallas, Jim
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the investment of county funds. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1364 71-0 (1989) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to authority of the commissioners court of a county to authorize a fee for certain fire inspections. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1423 71-0 (1989) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the places where a justice of the peace may hold court in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1434 71-0 (1989) Author: Eckels, Robert
Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to purchasing by local entities or governments; providing criminal penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1461 71-0 (1989) Author: Guerrero, Lena Relating to the authority of a county tax assessor-collector to contract with an individual or a business entity for the issuance of motor vehicle registration receipts. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1479 71-0 (1989) Author: Hilbert, Paul Relating to the designation of certain county toll roads as controlled access toll roads. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1496 71-0 (1989) Author: Garcia, Orlando Relating to the recovery of costs by a county for the confinement of state inmates in the county jail. House: Corrections Referred to subcommittee
HB 1530 71-0 (1989) Author: Beauchamp, Jerry Relating to the abatement of public nuisances in certain counties; providing criminal and civil penalties. House: County Affairs Pending in committee
HB 1555 71-0 (1989) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the requirement of continuing education for county commissioners. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/90
HB 1577 71-0 (1989) Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the maintenance and disposition of certain county records. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1591 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Ashley
Sponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to court costs imposed to finance an alternative dispute resolution system in counties with a population of more than 2,400,000. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 1595 71-0 (1989) Author: Pennington, Randy | et. al. Relating to information on and permits for solid waste facilities that receive waste from outside the county in which the facility is located. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1611 71-0 (1989) Author: Guerrero, Lena Relating to a county's participation in the siting of a municipal solid waste management facility. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 1614 71-0 (1989) Author: Perez, Nicolas
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the authority of a county, on a local-option basis, to charge admission fees for county parks and the disposition of those fees. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1634 71-0 (1989) Author: Junell, Robert | et. al. Relating to state funding for health care services for county residents under the indigent health care program. House: Public Health Pending in committee
HB 1643 71-0 (1989) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to regulate sand excavations in the county; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Point of order sustained
HB 1656 71-0 (1989) Author: Valigura, Keith Relating to the maximum salary increase of an elected county or precinct officer. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1657 71-0 (1989) Author: Valigura, Keith Relating to the emergency declaration of a public road by the commissioners court of a county. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1659 71-0 (1989) Author: Russell, Sam
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to close a public road. House: Transportation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1671 71-0 (1989) Author: Melton, Bob
Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the appointment of a county purchasing agent in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1684 71-0 (1989) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the authority of the Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County and Commissioners Court of Cameron County to pay an automobile allowance to the district judges having jurisdiction in Hidalgo County and Cameron... House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1702 71-0 (1989) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the award of attorney's fees and certain costs of litigation to cities and counties in lawsuits brought by such governments to enforce environmental laws. House: Environmental Affairs Pending in committee
HB 1739 71-0 (1989) Author: Willy, John Relating to the authority of a commissioners court of a county to prohibit certain salary increases of persons compensated from county funds. House: County Affairs Pending in committee
HB 1740 71-0 (1989) Author: Willy, John Relating to a salary increase of a county auditor or an official district court reporter. House: County Affairs Pending in committee
HB 1749 71-0 (1989) Author: Robnett, Nolan Relating to the creation of a public funds investment pool and to the investment of local funds of certain political subdivisions of the state. House: Financial Institutions Referred to subcommittee
HB 1764 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Dalton Relating to sale of alcoholic beverages near a county courthouse complex. House: Liquor Regulation Pending in committee
HB 1784 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Dalton Relating to the recovery of costs by a county for the confinement of state inmates in the county jail. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 1785 71-0 (1989) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to governmental contracts for architectural or engineering services. House: State Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1797 71-0 (1989) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to the procedures for amending a county budget in certain counties. House: County Affairs Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 1834 71-0 (1989) Author: Patterson, Pete
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to zoning around Lake Cooper. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1879 71-0 (1989) Author: Hightower, Allen
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the payment by the state of expenses involved in the prosecution of certain offenses committed in the Texas Department of Corrections. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1915 71-0 (1989) Author: Oakley, Keith | et. al. Relating to grievance procedures for county and certain other local government employees. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1952 71-0 (1989) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to the minimum amount of salary of county or precinct officers and employees. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1976 71-0 (1989) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to a county judge or commissioner or other local public official serving as an officer or director of another entity. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1992 71-0 (1989) Author: Schlueter, Stan
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to contracts between counties and the Texas Board of Corrections and between counties and private vendors for the provision of correctional facilities. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 2001 71-0 (1989) Author: Hudson, David Relating to the requirement of written consent to hunt or target shoot in a county with a population of 125,000 or more. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 2015 71-0 (1989) Author: Patterson, Pete Relating to the use in certain counties of money dedicated for probationary and community-based correctional programs. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 2031 71-0 (1989) Author: Schlueter, Stan Relating to the establishment and operation of county correctional centers. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 2121 71-0 (1989) Author: Soileau, Curtis
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to engage in drug and alcohol education programs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2125 71-0 (1989) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to the purchasing and financial accounting requirements applicable to certain local government entities. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2135 71-0 (1989) Author: Gibson, Bruce Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to regulate driveway culverts near county roads; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
HB 2137 71-0 (1989) Author: Johnson, Sam Relating to veterans county service officers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2231 71-0 (1989) Author: Yost, Gerald
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to an election to adopt the optional county road system in Gregg County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2252 71-0 (1989) Author: Campbell, Ben
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of the commissioners courts of certain counties to adopt a fire code for certain buildings in unincorporated areas; providing a civil penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2261 71-0 (1989) Author: Counts, David Relating to competitive bidding requirements for certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2326 71-0 (1989) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the authorization, procedures, administration, powers, duties, financing, and functions of certain health maintenance organizations, self-insurance plans and pools, and managed care units organized by.... House: Insurance Pending in committee
HB 2338 71-0 (1989) Author: Saunders, Robert Relating to contractual arrangements by and among public entities entered into in connection with state and local highway, turnpike, road, and street projects and other actions, including payment.... House: Transportation 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2348 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Dalton Relating to the authority of the commissioners courts of certain counties to set maximum speed limits on highways, roads, and streets that provide access to county toll roads and similar thoroughfares. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2351 71-0 (1989) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to certain county commissioners courts licensing or granting permits to persons to remove or store certain vehicles. House: Transportation 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2364 71-0 (1989) Author: Heflin, Talmadge Relating to use and indexing of tax identification numbers on deeds and to a uniform method of maps, mapping, and appraisal records. House: Ways & Means Referred to subcommittee
HB 2372 71-0 (1989) Author: McDonald, Nancy | et. al. Relating to the creation of a local governmental commission to study and plan for the consolidation of certain local governments. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 2381 71-0 (1989) Author: Granoff, Al Relating to payments from the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to municipalities and counties to assist the municipalities and counties in employing and training more peace officers. House: Public Safety Referred to subcommittee
HB 2383 71-0 (1989) Author: Melton, Bob Relating to contracts between the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to municipalities or counties for the financing, construction, operation, maintenance, and management of secure work furlough facilities with.... House: Corrections 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2453 71-0 (1989) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to civil service system in counties with a population of 2.4 million or more. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2455 71-0 (1989) Author: Tallas, Jim
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to improvement district finances, reports, supplies, and expenditures. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2465 71-0 (1989) Author: Hightower, Allen Relating to the eligibility of certain counties to impose a tax on occupancy in a hotel, motel, or similar facility. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2501 71-0 (1989) Author: Uher, D.R.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the membership, powers and duties of the Seawall Commission of Matagorda County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2510 71-0 (1989) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the eligibility of certain counties and municipalities for state beach-cleaning funds. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 2549 71-0 (1989) Author: Willy, John Relating to the granting of authority to counties bordering on the Gulf of Mexico and having a population, according to the most recent federal census of at least 200,000 people, to establish a County Park Rangers Unit to.... House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
HB 2612 71-0 (1989) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to indemnify elected and appointed county officers in certain circumstances involving the loss of county funds or the loss of or damage to personal.... House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 2628 71-0 (1989) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the application process for certain banks to become a county depository. House: Financial Institutions 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2641 71-0 (1989) Author: Moreno, Alex Relating to the authority of a municipality, county, or other political subdivision to grant an easement to a water supply or sewer service corporation. House: Natural Resources Postponed in committee
HB 2672 71-0 (1989) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to the use of hotel occupancy taxes in certain counties. House: Ways & Means 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2680 71-0 (1989) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to the regulation of on premise signs in certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2740 71-0 (1989) Author: Williamson, Richard Relating to the procedures employed by state agencies, political subdivisions, and local governments to make certain purchases. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2780 71-0 (1989) Author: Willy, John
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the authority of certain counties to commission park rangers for county parks and certain unincorporated areas of the county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2781 71-0 (1989) Author: Willy, John Relating to the limitation of personal civil liability of a county or precinct officer for an action arising in the performance of public duty in certain circumstances. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2787 71-0 (1989) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the validation of the acts of counties with a population of 28,000 or less. House: County Affairs Pending in committee
HB 2796 71-0 (1989) Author: Hilbert, Paul
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the authority of the sheriffs of certain counties to regulate the manufacture, transfer, use, and possession of explosives; providing a penalty. House: Public Safety
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2802 71-0 (1989) Author: Linebarger, Libby
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the contents of the county budget in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2807 71-0 (1989) Author: Carter, Bill Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to establish standards for rural addressing and to assign street names and numbers. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2813 71-0 (1989) Author: Luna III, Albert Relating to the authority of a city, town or home-rule city to control the streets, alleys, and public grounds and highways; limiting the authority of a governing body of a city, town, or home-rule city to.... House: State Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2849 71-0 (1989) Author: Horn, Jim | et. al. Relating to the ability of a county to construct and operate a parking station and where it may be located. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2858 71-0 (1989) Author: Guerrero, Lena Relating to contract awards by units of local government. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 2870 71-0 (1989) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to county regulation of persons who transport certain waste materials from one location to another. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 2895 71-0 (1989) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the termination of employees in certain counties. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2900 71-0 (1989) Author: Williamson, Richard | et. al. Relating to an allocation to counties of bed space in the Texas Department of Corrections. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 2907 71-0 (1989) Author: Schlueter, Stan | et. al. Relating to state grants to counties to encourage counties to confine certain defendents locally in lieu of sending those defendents to the Texas Department of Corrections. House: Corrections 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2911 71-0 (1989) Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al. Relating to state grant programs to counties and other units of government to fund technologies and programs to deal at the local level with persons charged with or convicted of criminal offenses. House: Corrections 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2912 71-0 (1989) Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the authorization of eligible cities and counties to acquire, construct and improve permanent improvements for use by institutions of higher education; authorizing the donation of permanent improvements.... House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 2920 71-0 (1989) Author: Hury, James
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the legal defense of county officials and employees. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2923 71-0 (1989) Author: Gibson, Bruce Relating to the authority of counties to regulate various matters regarding dwelling units in the unincorporated areas of the counties; providing penalties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2958 71-0 (1989) Author: Schlueter, Stan Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of municipalities, counties, and certain other local governments under the Public Property Finance Act. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2973 71-0 (1989) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to requirements for subdivisions, located in an unincorporated area of a county and for street and sewage facilities that serve those subdivisions. House: Natural Resources No action taken in committee
HB 2982 71-0 (1989) Author: Saunders, Robert Relating to the creation of the constitutional office of criminal district attorney of Austin County and the abolition of the office of county attorney in that county. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2998 71-0 (1989) Author: Cain, David Relating to the authority of a city, town or home-rule city to control the streets, alleys, and public grounds and highways; limiting the authority of a governing body of a city, town, or.... House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 3009 71-0 (1989) Author: Campbell, Ben | et. al. Relating to certificates being issued for the payment of contractual obligations to be incurred in constructing or equipping a jail, county office buildings, and courtroom facilities; and may be sold for cash,.... House: County Affairs Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 3012 71-0 (1989) Author: Campbell, Ben
Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the service of a county judge or county commissioner on the governing body or a committee of certain associations, trusts, or other entities. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 3016 71-0 (1989) Author: Tallas, Jim
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the identification of certain city and county vehicles. House: Transportation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 3081 71-0 (1989) Author: Valigura, Keith | et. al. Relating to certain county attorneys. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3093 71-0 (1989) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Relating to the payment of certain amounts due to a county or other political subdivision. House: Ways & Means 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 3108 71-0 (1989) Author: Warner, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the authority of the commissioners courts of certain counties to finance the construction and operation of an international toll bridge and similar improvements by issuing combination tax and revenue bonds ..... House: Transportation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 3109 71-0 (1989) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the location of a new county jail facility and to sheriffs or deputy sheriffs appearing and pleading in certain courts. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3135 71-0 (1989) Author: Lucio, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the authority of the Commissioners Court of Cameron County to order road improvements and to levy assessments for that purpose. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably with substitute
HB 3138 71-0 (1989) Author: Eckels, Robert
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the authority of the commissioners courts of certain counties to regulate various matters; providing penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 3162 71-0 (1989) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the expenditure of hotel tax revenue by certain counties and municipalities. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3186 71-0 (1989) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the appointment of a deputy constable of a county. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3188 71-0 (1989) Author: Luna III, Albert Relating to the number of reserve deputy constables that constables of certain counties may appoint. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
HB 3199 71-0 (1989) Author: Luna III, Albert Relating to the use of public funds to provide security services for private, residential subdivisions in certain counties. House: County Affairs 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
HJR 2 71-0 (1989) Author: Morales, Dan | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for state funding of new legislative mandates on local governments. House: State Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HJR 21 71-0 (1989) Author: Schlueter, Stan | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the imposition of ad valorem tax rate limitations by the voters or taxpayers of a county or other political subdivision. House: Ways & Means Pending in subcommittee
HJR 22 71-0 (1989) Author: Blackwood, Bill Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing commissioners courts of counties to set reasonable fees for services provided in criminal cases to be assessed against defendants on conviction. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Pending in committee
HJR 25 71-0 (1989) Author: Telford, Barry Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer in Red River County. House: County Affairs Pending in subcommittee
HJR 36 71-0 (1989) Author: Cuellar, Henry
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer in Webb County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained
HJR 55 71-0 (1989) Author: Cuellar, Henry Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county surveyor in Webb County. House: County Affairs Pending in subcommittee
HJR 58 71-0 (1989) Author: Russell, Sam Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county surveyor in Cass County. House: County Affairs Pending in subcommittee
HJR 63 71-0 (1989) Author: Robnett, Nolan Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize local governments to invest their funds as authorized by law. House: Financial Institutions Referred to subcommittee
HJR 64 71-0 (1989) Author: Danburg, Debra Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county surveyor in Harris County. House: County Affairs Pending in subcommittee
HJR 65 71-0 (1989) Author: Williamson, Richard Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance certain local public facilities. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 82 71-0 (1989) Author: Campbell, Ben Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize certain counties to adopt a charter restructuring county offices and redistributing the functions of county government among those offices. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HJR 86 71-0 (1989) Author: Watkins, Gary Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the offices of county surveyor and county constable in Ector County. House: County Affairs Pending in subcommittee
HJR 91 71-0 (1989) Author: Saunders, Robert Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer in Colorado County. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HJR 99 71-0 (1989) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the imposition of ad valorem tax rate limitations by the voters or taxpayers of a county or other political subdivision. House: Ways & Means Referred to subcommittee
HJR 107 71-0 (1989) Author: Waterfield, Richard Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize abolishing the office of constable in certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HR 684 71-0 (1989) Author: Stiles, Mark Recognizing April 25, 1989, as County Government Day in Texas. Reported enrolled
SB 16 71-0 (1989) Author: Sims, Bill Relating to the eligibility of certain counties to impose a tax on occupancy in a hotel, motel, or similar facility. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 24 71-0 (1989) Author: Washington, Craig
Sponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain counties to engage in community and economic development programs. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 52 71-0 (1989) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Watkins, Gary
Relating to the dates and places of meetings in regular terms of the commissioners court of a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 65 71-0 (1989) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to a prohibition on certain local officials serving on the board of directors of a utility. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 92 71-0 (1989) Author: Sims, Bill
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the geographical area in which a county may regulate outdoor lighting affecting an astronomical observatory. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 110 71-0 (1989) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to improvement district finances, reports, supplies, and expenditures. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 138 71-0 (1989) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to the requirement of an annual audit of certain funds and proceeds of property forfeited to certain county agencies and officers and the district attorney. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
SB 146 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to attested copies of instruments recorded in a county clerk's office. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 179 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the maintenance by a county of a computerized official public record index. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 220 71-0 (1989) Author: McFarland, Bob
Sponsor: Laney, James
Relating to conforming the Local Government Code to certain Acts of the 70th Legislature, to nonsubstantively codifying in that code certain related statutes, and to making certain corrective and conforming.... House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 252 71-0 (1989) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Russell, Sam
Relating to veterans county service officers. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 299 71-0 (1989) Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of a county treasurer in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Special Subcommittee
SB 313 71-0 (1989) Author: Tejeda, Frank Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of certain counties to prohibit the accumulation of refuse and junk near certain public highways; providing a penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 314 71-0 (1989) Author: Tejeda, Frank
Sponsor: Beauchamp, Jerry
Relating to the authority of certain counties to improve certain subdivision roads and assess the cost of repairs against subdivision residents. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 328 71-0 (1989) Author: Tejeda, Frank
Sponsor: Taylor, M.A.
Relating to the imposition of an optional county motor vehicle registration fee. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 331 71-0 (1989) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the designation of certain county toll roads as controlled access toll roads. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 364 71-0 (1989) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to the authority of the commissioners courts of certain counties to set maximum speed limits on highways, roads, and streets that provide access to county toll roads and similar thoroughfares. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 380 71-0 (1989) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to establish direct electronic access to certain county and district court records. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 382 71-0 (1989) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the maintenance and disposition of certain county records. House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Pending in committee
SB 412 71-0 (1989) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to filling a vacancy in the office of county commissioner. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
SB 446 71-0 (1989) Author: Tejeda, Frank
Sponsor: Beauchamp, Jerry
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to regulate sight distance along county roads; providing for an assessment and a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 455 71-0 (1989) Author: Parmer, Hugh
Sponsor: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the purchasing practices of municipalities, counties, school districts, and certain other political subdivisions; providing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 483 71-0 (1989) Author: Carriker, Steven
Sponsor: Counts, David
Relating to the qualifications of retired judges to be appointed as special county judges in certain counties. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 488 71-0 (1989) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Commissioners Court of Cameron County to order road improvements and to levy assessments for that purpose. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 510 71-0 (1989) Author: Tejeda, Frank
Sponsor: Beauchamp, Jerry
Relating to the application of the Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Act. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 515 71-0 (1989) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Hury, James
Relating to eligible institutions that can establish cooperative associations. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 525 71-0 (1989) Author: Tejeda, Frank
Sponsor: Beauchamp, Jerry
Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to license and otherwise regulate sexually oriented businesses; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 576 71-0 (1989) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the authority of the commissioners court to establish a commission for the homeless and to require the collection of a fee to finance the commission. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 636 71-0 (1989) Author: Dickson, Temple Relating to competitive bidding requirements for certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably with substitute
SB 677 71-0 (1989) Author: Harris, O.H.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to governmental contracts for architectural or engineering services. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 681 71-0 (1989) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the authority of a county tax assessor-collector to deputize an individual or a business entity to issue motor vehicle registration receipts or to prepare or accept applications for title transfers. House: Transportation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 692 71-0 (1989) Author: Lyon, Ted
Sponsor: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the compensation of a deputy sheriff assigned to duty as a bailiff in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to committee
SB 778 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate sexually oriented businesses. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 795 71-0 (1989) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the practice of surveying and the election and qualifications of county surveyors; providing penalties. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 936 71-0 (1989) Author: Ratliff, Bill
Sponsor: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to medical and hospitalization self-insurance plans and insurance for counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1006 71-0 (1989) Author: Johnson, Eddie
Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to certain employees of a county civil service system. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1008 71-0 (1989) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the procedures for payroll preparation, deductions, and disbursement for county personnel in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1009 71-0 (1989) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the eligibility requirements for a candidate for election or appointment to the office of county treasurer. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 1016 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene Relating to county funding of the Harris County Psychiatric Center. Senate: Finance Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1050 71-0 (1989) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the boundaries and establishment of county election precincts and to the collection and furnishing of certain precinct election and voter registration information. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1075 71-0 (1989) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: VanderVoort, Ken
Relating to the authority and procedure for approving the revision of a subdivision plat in certain incorporated areas of a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1079 71-0 (1989) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to the regulation of airborne fireworks by certain counties; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1091 71-0 (1989) Author: Carriker, Steven
Sponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to establish standards for rural addressing and to assign street names and numbers. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1121 71-0 (1989) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the investment of county funds. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1122 71-0 (1989) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the continuing education requirements for a county treasurer. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1152 71-0 (1989) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to contract awards by units of local government. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1156 71-0 (1989) Author: Tejeda, Frank
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the inspection for fire hazards by a county fire marshal. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1159 71-0 (1989) Author: Tejeda, Frank
Sponsor: Beauchamp, Jerry
Relating to the nomination by certain counties for inclusion in an enterprise zone of areas within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1162 71-0 (1989) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the powers of a county civil service commission and to the grounds for termination of county employees in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1188 71-0 (1989) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to grievance procedures for county and certain other local government employees. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1193 71-0 (1989) Author: Santiesteban, H.
Sponsor: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the creation of a local governmental commission to study and plan for the consolidation of certain local governments. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 1196 71-0 (1989) Author: Dickson, Temple | et. al.
Sponsor: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the award of certain costs to persons affected by regulated activities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 1303 71-0 (1989) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to the authority to set maximum speed limits on causeways, bridges, tunnels, turnpikes, or highways in certain counties. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 1340 71-0 (1989) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the creation of a public funds investment pool and to the investment of local funds of certain political subdivisions of the state. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1406 71-0 (1989) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to contracts between counties and the Texas Board of Corrections and between counties and private vendors for the provision of correctional facilities. Senate: Criminal Justice Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1407 71-0 (1989) Author: Caperton, Kent
Sponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the creation of the constitutional office of criminal district attorney of Austin County and to the abolition of the offices of county attorney in that county and district attorney for the 155th Judicial Dist. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1410 71-0 (1989) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to the use of interest on proceeds of bonds issued by or on behalf of governmental entities. Senate: State Affairs Meeting canceled
SB 1420 71-0 (1989) Author: Edwards, Chet Relating to the membership, service and participation of a county judge or county commissioner on the governing body or committee of any entity created pursuant to interlocal contract for formation or administration... Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1453 71-0 (1989) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Willy, John
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles owned or operated by this state, a county, or a municipality. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1477 71-0 (1989) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to the authorization, procedures, administration, powers, duties, financing, and functions of certain health maintenance organizations, self- insurance plans and pools, and managed care units organized by counties... Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1496 71-0 (1989) Author: Dickson, Temple Relating to the creation of a public funds investment pool and to the investment of local funds of certain political subdivisions of the state. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1532 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1576 71-0 (1989) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and certain costs of litigation to cities and counties in lawsuits brought by such governments to enforce environmental laws. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/amendment(s)
SB 1585 71-0 (1989) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Campbell, Ben
Relating to purposes for which a county may authorize certificates of obligation. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1628 71-0 (1989) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Horn, Jim
Relating to the ability of a county to construct and operate a parking station and where it may be located. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1663 71-0 (1989) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to the election and issuance of County Toll Bridge Combination Tax and Revenue Bonds and validity of agreements, contracts and trusts and related proceedings and acts entered into by the Commissioners... Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1670 71-0 (1989) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to a county's participation in the siting of a municipal solid waste management facility. Senate: Health & Human Services Left as pending business in comm.
SB 1687 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the regulation of wild animals. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 1726 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene Relating to an alternative procedure for the deposit and investment of district court registry funds in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1738 71-0 (1989) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to the authority of certain counties to establish a county facilities corporation to finance projects, by the issuance of bonds or other methods, for the benefit of the counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1749 71-0 (1989) Author: Ratliff, Bill Relating to the imposition of fees on conviction of misdemeanors or felonies. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1816 71-0 (1989) Author: Santiesteban, H.
Sponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to creation, operation and financing of parks and recreation districts by counties with a population of 350,000 or more or counties adjacent to counties with a population of 350,000 or more.... House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 1859 71-0 (1989) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to power of a county to regulate subdivisions in the unincorporated area of the county. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SJR 16 71-0 (1989) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county surveyor in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 17 71-0 (1989) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing commissioners courts of counties to set reasonable fees for services provided in criminal cases to be assessed against defendants on conviction. Senate: Criminal Justice Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SJR 49 71-0 (1989) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for creation of hospital districts in certain counties. Senate: State Affairs Reported favorably with substitute
SJR 59 71-0 (1989) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize local governments to invest their funds as authorized by law. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 67 71-0 (1989) Author: Dickson, Temple Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize local governments to invest their funds as authorized by law. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 6 71-1 (1989) Author: Smith, Ashley
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to court costs imposed to finance an alternative dispute resolution system in counties with a population of more than 2,400,000. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned from Senate as amended
HB 8 71-1 (1989) Author: Luna III, Albert Relating to the number of reserve deputy constables that constables of certain counties may appoint. House: County Affairs Posting rule suspended
HB 9 71-1 (1989) Author: Luna III, Albert Relating to the use of public funds to provide security services for private, residential subdivisions in certain counties. House: County Affairs Posting rule suspended
HB 25 71-1 (1989) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to the location of a new county jail facility. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days--10/18/89
HB 106 71-1 (1989) Author: Patterson, Pete Relating to zoning around Lake Cooper. House: Natural Resources 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 131 71-1 (1989) Author: Finnell, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the acquisition of land and facilities by a county for lease to public entities for public purposes or to private entities for manufacturing or commercial purposes; authorizing the issuance of bonds. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days--10/18/89
SB 60 71-1 (1989) Author: Ratliff, Bill
Sponsor: Patterson, Pete
Relating to zoning around Lake Cooper. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 81 71-1 (1989) Author: Brown, J.E. Amending section 22.201 of the Texas Government Code relating to authorization of county commissioners within certain counties within a population bracket to establish and finance systems to assist the . . . Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 100 71-1 (1989) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to the location of a new county jail facility. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 5 71-2 (1989) Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al. Relating to the regulation of sand excavations by municipalities and counties; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 32 71-2 (1989) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to the authority of certain counties to abate public nuisances. House: County Affairs Meeting canceled
HB 49 71-2 (1989) Author: Robinson, Phyllis Relating to the authority of a county commissioners court to order certain landowners to clear vegetation overhanging county roads or right-of-ways; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 59 71-2 (1989) Author: Hill, Patricia Relating to court commissions for filling vacancies in the offices of district judges. House: Judicial Affairs Pending in committee
HB 64 71-2 (1989) Author: McCollough, Parker Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to refinance road district bonds by issuing alternative refunding bonds and certificates of assessment. House: County Affairs Meeting canceled
HB 91 71-2 (1989) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to the types of inmates housed in correctional facilities financed, designed, constructed, leased, operated, purchased, maintained, or managed by a private vendor for a county. House: Corrections Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HJR 7 71-2 (1989) Author: Hill, Patricia Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the filling of vacancies in the offices of district judges by appointment of the governor. House: Judicial Affairs Pending in committee
SB 7 71-2 (1989) Author: Uribe, Hector | et. al. Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to regulate sand excavations in the county; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 32 71-2 (1989) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to court commissions for filling vacancies in the offices of district judges. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 37 71-2 (1989) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to refinance road district bonds by issuing alternative refunding bonds or certificates of assessment. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 47 71-2 (1989) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the abatement of public nuisances in certain counties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 4 71-2 (1989) Author: Glasgow, Bob Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the filling of vacancies in the offices of district judges by appointment of the governor. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 15 71-3 (1990) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to the authority of certain counties to abate public nuisances. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 42 71-3 (1990) Author: McCollough, Parker | et. al. Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to refinance road district bonds by issuing alternative refunding bonds or certificates of assessment. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 67 71-3 (1990) Author: Robinson, Phyllis Relating to the authority of a county commissioners court to order certain landowners to clear vegetation overhanging county roads or right-of-ways; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 95 71-3 (1990) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to a county civil service rule that prohibits county employees from belonging to organizations that promote racial hatred. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 114 71-3 (1990) Author: Hill, Anita Relating to the procedure by which a county may sell real property. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 144 71-3 (1990) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the use of certain weapons in the unincorporated area of the county. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HJR 12 71-3 (1990) Author: Morales, Dan | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to compliance by local governments with state-required standards, levels of service, and procedures. House: State Affairs Coauthor authorized
SB 47 71-3 (1990) Author: Leedom, John Relating to the procedure by which a county may sell real property. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 11 71-4 (1990) Author: Hill, Anita Relating to the procedure by which a county may sell real property. House: County Affairs Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 47 71-4 (1990) Author: McCollough, Parker Relating to the authority of a county road district to refinance road district bonds by issuing alternative refunding bonds or certificates of assessment. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 127 71-4 (1990) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the use of certain weapons in the the unincorporated area of the county. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 21 71-5 (1990) Author: Hill, Anita Relating to the procedure by which a county may sell real property. House: County Affairs Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 131 71-5 (1990) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the use of certain weapons in the unincorporated area of the county. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 20 71-6 (1990) Author: Hill, Anita Relating to the procedure by which a county may sell real property. House: County Affairs Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 78 71-6 (1990) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the use of certain weapons in the unincorporated area of the county. Filed
SB 53 71-6 (1990) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Hill, Anita
Relating to the procedure by which a county may sell real property. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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