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HB 3750 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for backup power generators in economically distressed areas for public water supply and sanitary sewer systems. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HJR 11 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 2168 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to relief from local matching funds requirements for certain counties. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 2452 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
SJR 79 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 36 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2140 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 316 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this state. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1226 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the designation of a local governmental entity as an authorized agent of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to regulate the use of on-site sewage disposal systems. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
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 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 2061 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a tax credit for investment in certain communities; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing a fee. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2991 83-0 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this state. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 931 83-0 (2013) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to tax credits for investments in economically distressed communities. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
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
SB 1690 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the consideration of and action on applications for financial assistance for water supply and sewer service projects in economically distressed areas. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
HB 2374 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the connection of residences in economically distressed areas to public water supply and sanitary sewer systems. House: Natural Resources
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2285 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the connection of residences in economically distressed areas to public water supply and sanitary sewer systems. House: Natural Resources
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 2313 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the creation of the water plan projects fund to assist the Texas Water Development Board in the funding of certain projects identified in the state and regional water plans. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1920 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads in certain economically disadvantaged urban areas. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SJR 20 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 467 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the financing of water and sewer programs in disadvantaged areas. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1107 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to procedures for obtaining relief from local matching funds requirements for highway projects. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1659 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the designation of certain areas of this state as enterprise zones under the enterprise zone program. House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2597 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to systems for identifying colonias and for tracking the progress of state-funded projects that benefit colonias and the submission of a related report to the legislature. House: Border & International Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3029 79-0 (2005) Author: Strama, Mark
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to eligibility of certain rural areas for certain state assistance. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 3 79-0 (2005) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the development and management of the water resources of the state, including the creation of a groundwater conservation district; imposing fees and providing penalties. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 964 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the authorization, administration, and funding of the program to provide financial assistance for the construction, acquisition, or improvement of water supply and sewer services for economically distressed areas. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1726 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the financing of water and sewer programs in disadvantaged areas. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SJR 3 79-0 (2005) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 27 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
SJR 12 79-1 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas. Senate: International Relations & Trade Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 6 79-2 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas. Senate: International Relations & Trade Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1492 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to economic incentives for corporations located in distressed counties. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1836 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to eligibility of nonborder areas for certain state assistance. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 987 77-0 (2001) Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the collection of solid waste disposal service fees by a county or by certain public or private entities contracting with a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
House appoints conferees-reported
HB 1054 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to a program of grants and loans to provide capital for community development and economic development institutions in economically distressed and low-income areas. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee
HB 3470 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the financing of water and sewer programs in disadvantaged areas in certain counties. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3614 77-0 (2001) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to a program of grants and loans to provide capital for community development and economic development institutions in economically distressed and low-income areas. House: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 649 77-0 (2001) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to training requirements for applicants for and recipients of financial assistance for water and sewer services under the economically distressed areas program. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 838 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to a program of grants and loans to provide capital for community development and economic development institutions in economically distressed and low-income areas. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 64 76-0 (1999) Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a Texas community investment program to assist certain businesses in distressed areas of the state. House: Economic Development
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 276 76-0 (1999) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the requirement that the Texas Water Development Board hold periodic meetings regarding economically distressed area projects. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1900 76-0 (1999) Author: Lewis, Ron Relating to grants from the water loan assistance fund for certain projects. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
HB 1914 76-0 (1999) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to a review of state funding formulas that require local matching funds. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee
HB 2141 76-0 (1999) Author: Williams, Thomas Relating to disadvantaged county designation for purposes of financing a highway project. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 2191 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the allocation of tax credits to housing projects in counties with high unemployment and low median family incomes. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2475 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to the provision of plumbing services to certain economically distressed areas. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2737 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Bob | et. al. Relating to tax incentives for certain agricultural processing companies locating or expanding in this state. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3200 76-0 (1999) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to the local matching funds requirement for the child care and development fund. House: Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 3234 76-0 (1999) Author: Najera, Manny | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the connection of utilities in certain subdivisions in economically distressed areas. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3682 76-0 (1999) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing a state agency to adjust a matching funds requirement for an economically disadvantaged county or census tract. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 193 76-0 (1999) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Williams, Thomas
Relating to disadvantaged county designation for purposes of financing a highway project. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 224 76-0 (1999) Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al. Relating to tax incentives for certain agricultural processing companies locating or expanding in this state. Senate: Natural Resources Co-author authorized
SB 300 76-0 (1999) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the use by political subdivisions that receive state financial assistance for water supply and sewer projects in economically distressed areas of the revenue received from those projects. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Referred to Border Affairs
SB 304 76-0 (1999) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al. Relating to coordinating colonia initiatives. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Committee report printed and distributed
SB 323 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the types of insurance covered by the program to assist persons in obtaining residential property insurance in underserved areas. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 471 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to a Texas community investment program to assist certain businesses in distressed areas of the state. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Co-author authorized
SB 630 76-0 (1999) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the use by political subdivisions that receive state financial assistance for water supply and sewer service projects in economically distressed areas of the revenue from the operation of those projects. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 898 76-0 (1999) Author: Brown, J. E. Relating to grants from the water loan assistance fund for certain projects. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1284 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the coordination of colonia initiatives in certain economically distressed areas. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1374 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the local matching funds requirement for the child care and development fund. Senate: Human Services Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1383 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to authorizing a state agency to waive a matching funds requirement for an economically disadvantaged county. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1411 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the provision of utility services in economically distressed areas. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1412 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to allowing the provision of plumbing services without a plumbing license for certain projects in certain geographic areas. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Committee report printed and distributed
SB 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 1422 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to financial assistance for residential hookups to water and wastewater services in economically distressed areas. Senate: Border Affairs - Special No action taken in committee
SB 1503 76-0 (1999) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer utility service to economically distressed areas. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1506 76-0 (1999) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the allocation of tax credits to housing projects in counties with high unemployment and low median family incomes. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1710 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to financial assistance for disadvantaged communities for emergency and long-term water and wastewater services. Senate: Natural Resources Co-author authorized
SJR 30 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize additional general obligation bonds to fund water and wastewater services for economically distressed areas. Senate: Border Affairs - Special No action taken in committee
HB 2350 67-0 (1981) Author: Cain, David
Sponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the creation and operation of housing finance corporations, bonds issued for housing in the State of Texas and entities issuing such bonds, housing in economically depressed or blighted areas. pref. no. 87. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2360 67-0 (1981) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to the definitions of "mortgagor" and "economically depresses or blighted area" in the Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 2393 67-0 (1981) Author: Lee, El Franco Relating to the definition of "mortgagor" and "economically depressed or blighted area" in the Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions
HJR 55 67-0 (1981) Author: Wolens, Steven Proposing a constitutional amendment to grant the legislature the power to authorize cities and towns to undertake and finance certain improvements in areas in need of rehabilitation or development. House: Constitutional Amendments Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 57 67-0 (1981) Author: Gaston, Frank Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize property tax relief to encourage renovation of homesteads in blighted areas. House: Constitutional Amendments Coauthor authorized
SB 1236 67-0 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the definitions of "mortgagor" and "federally assisted new communities" and the definition and establishment of "economically depressed or blighted area" in the Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Failure to suspend the rules
HB 94 67-1 (1981) Author: Wolens, Steven Relating to the powers and duties of cities with respect to tax increment financing; authorizing the use of tax increment financing for the development and redevelopment of blighted areas and federal assisted new communities; declaring the objective of certain activites undertaken in conjunction with the development and redevelopment of such areas to be public purposes; providing procedures for the implementation of development and redevelopment programs; authorizing cities to issue tax increment bonds to finance such programs; providing severability. House: Business & Industry No action taken
SB 16 67-1 (1981) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the powers of cities or towns to designate certain areas as reinvestment zones and to issue tax increment bonds and provide tax increment financing for the development or redevelopment of blighted areas. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SJR 8 67-1 (1981) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing cities, towns, and other taxing units to encourage the improvement or redevelopment of certain areas through property tax relief and through the issuance of bonds and notes. House: Constitutional Amendments
Senate: Finance
Signed by the Governor
HB 947 66-0 (1979) Author: Edwards, Al
Sponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to a housing rehabilitation program for blighted residential areas. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Human Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 1211 66-0 (1979) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to the undertaking and financing of certain municipal public works or improvements in areas in need of rehabilitation. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1028 65-0 (1977) Author: Briscoe, Leonard Relating to a housing rehabilitation program for blighted residential areas. House: Business & Industry Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1326 65-0 (1977) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to the financing of certain public works or improvements in areas in need of rehabillitation. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1503 65-0 (1977) Author: Bush, Bob Relating to the powers and duties of municipalities with respect to tax financing; authorizing the use of tax increment financing for the redevelopment of blighted commercial areas; declaring the objectives of certain activities undertaken in conjunction with the redevelopment of commercial areas to be public purposes; providing procedures for the implementation of redevelopment programs; authorizing municipalities to issue tax increment bonds to finance redevelopment programs; providing severalbility. House: Ways & Means Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2028 65-0 (1977) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the powers and duties of municipalities with respect to tax increment financing. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HJR 86 65-0 (1977) Author: Bush, Bob Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to grant the Legislature the power to authorize cities and towns to issue bonds to finance the redevelopment of certain blighted downtown areas. House: Constitutional Amendments Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 635 65-0 (1977) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Bush, Bob
Relating to the powers and duties of municipalities with respect to tax increment financing; authorizing the use for tax increment financing for the redevelopment of blighted commercial areas; declaring the objective of certain activities undertaken in conjunction with the redevelopment of commercial areas to be public purposes; providing procedures for the implementation of redevelopment programs; authorizing municipalities to issue tax increment bonds to finance redevelopment programs; providing severability. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by Governor
SJR 44 65-0 (1977) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Bush, Bob
To grant the legislature the power to authorize cities and towns to issue bonds to finance redevelopment of certain blighted areas. House: Constitutional Amendments
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 294 64-0 (1975) Author: Miller, Chris Relating to the powers and duties of certain counties with respect to urban renewal. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 664 64-0 (1975) Author: Jones, Luther An Act creating a state neighborhood preservation loan fund to make loans for the rehabilitation of residential housing occupied or owned by persons and families of low income within neighborhood preservation areas defined in approved neighborhoods preservations plans of local units of government. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 233 64-0 (1975) Author: Meier, Bill
Sponsor: Miller, Chris
Relating to the powers and duties of certain counties with respect to urban renewal. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 911 64-0 (1975) Author: Ogg, Jack Creating a state neighborhood preservation loan fund to make loans for the rehabilitation of residential housing occupied or owned by persons and families of low income within neighborhood preservation areas defined in approved neighborhood preservations plans of local units of government. Senate: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 1120 64-0 (1975) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to the creation and organization of residential redevelopment corporations. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SJR 64 64-0 (1975) Author: Santiesteban, H. Amending Constitution authorizing Legislature to grant tax relief for the purpose of encouraging the reconstruction, redevelopment and rehabilitation of blighted areas. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
HB 1471 63-0 (1973) Author: Vale, Bob Relating to Urban Renewal and the execution of a New Community Development Program; amending the Urban Renewal law. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1472 63-0 (1973) Author: Vale, Bob Relating to the issuance of Certificates of Indebtedness by cities, as authorized for New Community plans adopted by city or town under federal act. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 750 63-0 (1973) Author: Kothmann, Glenn Relating to Urban Renewal and execution of a New Community Development Program; amending the Urban Renewal law. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 751 63-0 (1973) Author: Kothmann, Glenn Relating to the issuance of Certificates of Indebtedness by cities, as authorized for New Community plans adopted by city or town under federal act. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 984 63-0 (1973) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
To authorize municipalities to implement community development programs with federal funds; defining terms; authorizing cities to acquire land for resale when necessary in community development; requiring correction of slum and blighted conditions prior to sale or as a conditions of sale; requiring deed restrictions consistent with defined community development programs; requiring adherence with laws governing municipal indebtedness; authorizing loans and grants of federal money for certain purposes and in certain circumstances; authorizing use of local funds for administrative purposes; providing severability. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Administration
Votes recorded
SB 82 62-0 (1971) Author: Jordan, Barbara Relating to permits for construction of public housing on urban renewal land.
HB 1180 60-0 (1967) Author: Peeler, Travis A. | et. al. Relating to elections on urban renewal projects by cities and acquisition of land for urban renewal purposes.
HB 70 55-0 (1957) Author: Jackson, Jr., Robert C. | et. al. Relating to providing for the rehabilitation, clearance and redevelopment of slums and blighted areas in cities of this State in accordance with urban renewal plans approved by the governing bodies thereof.
HB 279 55-0 (1957) Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick Relating to empowering cities and towns having power to undertake urban renewal projects to issue revenue bonds to finance such projects.
SB 227 55-0 (1957) Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa Relating to providing for the rehabilitation, clearance, and redevelopment of slums and blighted areas in cities in this state.
HB 117 54-0 (1955) Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley Relating to providing for the rehabilitation, clearance, and redevelopment of slums and blighted areas in cities in this State now or hereafter having a population of not less than 400,000, in accordance with plans approved by the city council of such cities.
HB 124 53-0 (1953) Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley Relating to providing for the clearance of slum areas for redevelopment in accordance with plans approved by the city council of cities.
HB 113 53-1 (1954) Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill" Relating to providing for the clearance of slum areas for redevelopment in accordance with plans approved by the city council of cities, to create for this purpose a public body corporate and politic, to be known as an urban redevelopment agency, in cities in this State now or hereafter having a population of 550,000 or more.
HB 550 52-0 (1951) Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley Relating to providing for the clearance of slum and blighted areas for development or redevelopment in accordance with plans approved by the governing body of cities or towns; to create for this purpose a public body corporate and politic, to be known as the slum clearance and redevelopment authority, in each city and town of this State.
SB 353 52-0 (1951) Author: Tynan, Walter Relating to providing for the clearance of slum and blighted areas for development or redevelopment in accordance with plans approved by the governing body of cities or towns.
HB 386 50-0 (1947) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to amending a previous Act, relative to finding and declaring that there exist in cities of the State blighted areas, resulting in depreciated values, impaired investments and inability of said areas to pay reasonable taxes; that the acquisition, clearance, and redevelopment and reconstruction of such blighted areas, and the sale or lease of the land within such areas for redevelopment in accordance with a redevelopment plan of such city are public uses and purposes and governmental functions; providing for the appointment, qualification and tenure of office of the Commissioners of the Authority; providing that if any portion of this Act is held invalid, the remainder of the Act, other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby; providing that insofar as the provisions of this Act are inconsistent with the provisions of any other, this Act shall control.
SB 237 50-0 (1947) Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red" Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for clearance and redevelopment of blighted areas in accordance with redevelopment plan; providing that, if any provisions of this Act is held invalid, the remainder of the Act, other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby; providing that insofar as the provisions of this Act are inconsistent with the provisions of any other, this Act shall control.
HB 476 49-0 (1945) Author: Mangum, Preston P. "Pete" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for the creation of corporations for the redevelopment of blighted areas in cities.
HB 477 49-0 (1945) Author: Mangum, Preston P. "Pete" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts by finding and declaring that there exists in cities of the State blighted areas, resulting in depreciated value, impaired investments and inability of said areas to pay reasonable taxes; that the acquisition, clearance, and redevelopment and reconstruction of such blighted areas, and the sale or lease of the land within such areas for redevelopment in accordance with a redevelopment plan of such city are public uses and purposes and governmental functions.
SB 186 49-0 (1945) Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts conferring the powers necessary to enable the acquisition, clearance, and replanning of blighted areas in cities of the State.
SB 187 49-0 (1945) Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts providing for the creation of corporations for the redevelopment of blighted areas in cities.


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