HB 667
78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the use of appropriations in the Smart Jobs Fund as business location incentives; making an appropriation.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 740
78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Department of Economic Development's duty to promote tourism.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1233
78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Department of Economic Development and the transfer of certain of its functions and the functions of the Texas Aerospace Commission to the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office; to the establishment, operation, and funding of the Texas Economic Development Bank; and to the administration and operation of certain economic development programs.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3254
78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the Department of Economic Development.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3443
78-0 (2003)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3472
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Department of Economic Development; to the transfer of its functions to the Governor's Economic Development Division; and to the creation of the Texas Office of Tourism and the consolidation of the tourism functions of certain state agencies.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 15
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the use of appropriations in the Smart Jobs Fund as business location incentives; making an appropriation.
House: Economic Development Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 275
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Department of Economic Development and the transfer of certain of its functions and the functions of the Texas Aerospace Commission to the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office; to the establishment, operation, and funding of the Texas Economic Development Bank; and to the administration and operation of certain economic development programs; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Economic Development Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 659
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the economic development coordinator; the abolition of the Texas Department of Economic Development and the transfer of its functions to the economic development coordinator; and the establishment of economic and business development programs to be administered by the economic development coordinator.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
SB 1530
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the establishment of economic and business development programs to be administered by the Texas Department of Economic Development.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 1771
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to economic development programs and funding.
House: Economic Development Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1871
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 32
77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the composition of the governing board of the Texas Department of Economic Development.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 819
77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to transfer of the Office of Rural Affairs to the Department of Agriculture.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 931
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a coordinated economic development plan for the state.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1027
77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the cleanup of contaminated property.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1177
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Department of Economic Development's duty to promote tourism.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2328
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to state contracts and enterprise zone opportunities for historically underutilized businesses.
House: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
HB 2672
77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a pilot program to fund research and development assistance for small businesses.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2908
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to transferring the Texas Strategic Military Planning Commission to the office of the governor.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3452
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the abolition and transfer of functions of the Texas Department of Economic Development, the operation, funding, and administration of the smart jobs fund program, and the creation of the Office of Strategic Business Development.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 143
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a coordinated economic development plan for the state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 321
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Economic Development and the operation, funding, and administration of the smart jobs fund program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 326
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation of an initiative unit to develop a Texas-Mexico Commerce and International Relations Coordinated Plan.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 603
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the cleanup of contaminated property.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 919
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the Texas Department of Economic Development's duty to promote tourism.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1148
76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to reports related to certain offices within the Texas Department of Economic Development.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1517
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study and strategic plan concerning the development of the apparel industry in the border region.
House: Economic Development Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1564
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to a feasibility study concerning major league baseball spring training in the border region.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
HB 1686
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the issuance of special license plates to fund tourism activities and the marketing of other programs of the department of economic development.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1687
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a state program of loan guarantees to promote the film industry in this state; providing a penalty.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1973
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to property tax increment financing and property tax abatements.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
HB 2778
76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the allocation of a portion of the revenue from the hotel occupancy tax for use in international marketing activities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3135
76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur | et. al.
Relating to state and local funding and agreements supporting the bids of certain municipalities to host the 2007 Pan American Games; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3429
76-0 (1999)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to information on certain programs and services to assist certain communities and entities impacted by the North American Free Trade Agreement.
House: Economic Development
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3503
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the small business assistance division of the Texas Department of Economic Development.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3526
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to facilitating and supporting cooperative efforts of municipalities and counties to promote economic development by hosting the Olympic Games.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3658
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the enterprise zone program.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 456
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Reyna, Arthur | et. al.
Relating to facilitating and supporting efforts of certain municipalities to promote economic development by hosting the Pan American Games and the Olympic Games; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1107
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Najera, Manny
Relating to information on certain programs and services to assist certain communities and entities impacted by the North American Free Trade Agreement.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1629
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the enterprise zone program.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1646
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to state funding and agreements supporting the bids of certain municipalities or counties to host the 2007 Pan American Games; providing a penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Pres.
SB 1721
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the posting of state procurement information on the electronic state business daily.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 932
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the Texas Department of Commerce and transferring its powers and duties to the newly created Texas Department of Economic Development and to certain other economic development programs in the state.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97