HB 2
76-0 (1999)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to agriculture and state agricultural policy.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 55
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the creation of a state agency to promote economic development in the region bordering the Rio Grande.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 62
76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain purchases of machinery and equipment used for research and development from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
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 563
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to tax incentives for certain businesses located in counties in this state with high or very high unemployment.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
HB 716
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the authority of governmental entities to exercise the right of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Considered in Calendars
HB 838
76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo | et. al.
Relating to tax abatement by school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 951
76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the dissolution of certain economic development corporations.
House: Economic Development
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1079
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the operation and continuation of the smart jobs fund program.
House: Economic Development
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1105
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of the Houston Near Northwest Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1125
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Juan
Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality to a municipally created development corporation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1231
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the abolition of the smart jobs fund program.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 1259
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Training, Research, and Economic Development Center.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1260
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to financial assistance to provide for water development in disadvantaged communities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1286
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hawley, Judy | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Office of Defense Affairs and Texas Strategic Military Planning Commission.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1478
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to establishing a center for border economic and enterprise development at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
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 1543
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the residency requirements for directors of certain economic development corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 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 1918
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the Texas Department of Transportation planning of multimodal and intermodal transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 1934
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 1957
76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to certain agreements between economic development corporations and persons engaged in certain political activities; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
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 1982
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the effect of a municipal annexation on a colonia's continued eligibility for certain assistance.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1988
76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to powers of certain nonprofit cooperative corporations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2030
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to establishing a vice president for economic development at state universities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2083
76-0 (1999)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to the development of an intermodal transportation hub for economic development in certain municipalities.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2209
76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the ability of a public housing authority to use a public facility corporation to promote development of residential housing and accomplish other public purposes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2281
76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to promote for-profit construction of affordable homes for low and very low income homebuyers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2302
76-0 (1999)
Author: Green, Rick
Relating to student fees for bus services at Southwest Texas State University.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2388
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the sale or lease by a county of real property in connection with certain economic development programs.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2548
76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the creation of the Texas High Technology Partnership Center.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2719
76-0 (1999)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the promotion of Texas agricultural products; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2730
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the authorization of certain franchise tax incentives promoting economic development.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
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 2958
76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to authorizing a municipal power agency to reduce rates for electricity that are an impediment to economic development.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2959
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Delwin | et. al.
Relating to relief for areas affected by an actual or threatened reduction in defense-related activity.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2992
76-0 (1999)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the creation of a business technology outreach program at the University of Houston.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3029
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to certain industrial development corporations, projects of industrial development corporations, and the taxes levied for projects.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3034
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to property tax abatement agreements.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3050
76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the administration of certain loan programs by the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority, to limiting certain liability for activities in programs funded by the authority, to establishing the agricultural technology program, and to the promotion of the development of agriculture-related rural businesses.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3253
76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to development corporations.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3258
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones in certain populous counties; providing for the power of eminent domain and the issuance of bonds.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3339
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to promote for-profit construction of affordable homes for low income homebuyers.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
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 3431
76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the development and operation of a workforce development system.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
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 3567
76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to county development districts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
No action taken 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
HB 3683
76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the creation of the Pasadena Improvement District.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3796
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District tax abatement agreements.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3799
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of the East Downtown Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HJR 30
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing targeted tax incentives for economic development.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
HJR 94
76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize certain populous counties to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of certain personal property located in those counties.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
SB 45
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the distribution of certain state and federal job training funds and to the continuation of the smart jobs fund.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
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 248
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to required community investments by certain insurers and to reports filed by insurers regarding those and other investments.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 269
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to the abolishment of certain taxes imposed by and the dissolution of certain economic development corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
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 340
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Solis, Juan
Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality to a municipally created development corporation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 423
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the operation, funding, and administration of certain workforce development programs.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
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 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 607
76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Solis, Juan
Relating to developing and maintaining a database of the state's defense contractors.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 655
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of a defense base development authority; validating certain acts of a defense base development corporation; granting the right to issue bonds.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 681
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the development of an intermodal transportation hub for economic development in certain municipalities.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 715
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to set performance standards for certain colonias contracts and to deny an application for financial assistance or terminate a contract for inability to perform.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 762
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to limitations on the amount of funds placed in linked deposits.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 763
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the allocation of federal funds for certain economic development activities.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 866
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to promote for-profit construction of affordable homes for low income homebuyers.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 914
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to set performance standards for certain colonias contracts and to deny an application for financial assistance or terminate a contract for inability to perform.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Referred to Border Affairs
SB 918
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to municipalities eligible to create certain development corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Economic Development
SB 930
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Jones, Delwin
Relating to entities eligible for grants because of a reduction in defense-related activity.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 940
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Green, Rick
Relating to student fees for bus services at Southwest Texas State University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective with Fall Semester 1999
SB 976
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a business technology outreach program at the University of Houston.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1028
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the promotion of Texas agricultural products; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1047
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the application of the open meetings and open records laws to information about, and certain negotiations concerning, a business prospect who engages in economic development negotiations with a governmental body.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1061
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of a certain leasehold or other possessory interest in real property constituting a certain project of an industrial development corporation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1075
76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to powers of certain nonprofit cooperative corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
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 1386
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to a review and study of the effects of formulas for state funding on programs and institutions.
House: Appropriations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1430
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the administration of certain loan programs by the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and to the promotion of the development of agriculture-related rural businesses.
Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1490
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property held only temporarily for assembling, manufacturing, processing, or other commercial purposes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1510
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a property owner for a tax abatement agreement.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 1629
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the enterprise zone program.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1639
76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and public information law to certain meetings and information relating to the finances of an applicant for economic development assistance.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
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
SB 1790
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain economic development contracts associated with reinvestment zone property entered into prior to September 1, 1999.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1827
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Drew
Relating to authorizing a municipal power agency to reduce rates for electricity that are an impediment to economic development.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1866
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1907
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones in certain populous counties; providing for taxes and the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
SCR 3
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to increase its efforts to employ NATAP and other new technology to expedite truck traffic at border crossings.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Co-author authorized
SJR 39
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain tangible personal property held temporarily for assembling, manufacturing, processing, or other commercial purposes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 92
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the financing of sports and community venues and related infrastructure; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issuance of local bonds; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 138
75-0 (1997)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to authorization of the creation of Texas growth fund II.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 362
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to exempting certain film, video, and audio productions from the tax on the rental of motor vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 363
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to exempting from the sales tax property used in producing a motion picture or a video or audio recording.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 364
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to exempting certain film, video, and audio productions from the hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 365
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to loans to fund motion picture facilities.
House: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 377
75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a junior college district to enter into a tax abatement agreement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 392
75-0 (1997)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to enter into ad valorem tax abatement agreements.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 443
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development and Hispanic Studies.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 488
75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the terms of tax abatement agreements entered into by the Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 618
75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a program in the Texas Department of Commerce to secure certain loans made to small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 683
75-0 (1997)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to authorization of the creation of Texas growth fund II.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 713
75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Delwin | et. al.
Relating to defense economic readjustment zones; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 714
75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Delwin | et. al.
Relating to a grant or loan for a local area adversely affected by a reduction in defense-related activity.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Recalled from subcommittee
HB 777
75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the authority of a municipality to create an industrial development corporation and to levy a sales and use tax to carry out the projects of the corporation.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 898
75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to incentives for the location of a supermarket in an enterprise zone.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1029
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hawley, JudySponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the creation of municipal development districts; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issuance of local bonds.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1030
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the consequences of noncompliance by a property owner with an ad valorem tax abatement agreement.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1168
75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, SherriSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the Texas Manufacturing Institute.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1310
75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the extension or reimposition of the sales and use tax by certain industrial development corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1328
75-0 (1997)
Author: Serna, Gilbert | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain businesses as enterprise projects under the enterprise zone program.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1396
75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.
Relating to the enterprise zone program.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1410
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to projects and reports of certain economic development corporations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1414
75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Community Reinvestment work group.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1421
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a certain economic development corporation to contract with a member of the board of directors of the corporation or a member's spouse.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1525
75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to voter authorization for additional projects by certain economic development corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1526
75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to information and assistance concerning reinvestment zones.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1528
75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the smart jobs fund program.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
House appoints conferees-reported
HB 1753
75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to exempting certain purchases of machinery and equipment used for research and development from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1754
75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to a franchise tax exemption for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1921
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the creation of municipal development districts; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issuance of local bonds.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2000
75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to property tax abatements.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2001
75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the enterprise zones and certain projects in enterprise zones.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2162
75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the administration and financing of certain industrial development corporations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
HB 2289
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the financing of sports and special events venues and related infrastructure; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issue of local bonds; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2327
75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the terms of tax abatement agreements entered into by the Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2500
75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to state agency loan and loan guarantee programs, the creation, administration, and operation of the Texas Economic Development Agency to administer state agency loan and loan guarantee programs and to engage in capital formation initiatives to further the state's economic and agricultural development goals, and to the abolition of the Texas Department of Commerce and the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2545
75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to creating a Texas community investment program to assist certain businesses in distressed areas of the state.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2651
75-0 (1997)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the transfer of certain federal funds received by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Texas Department of Commerce.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2731
75-0 (1997)
Author: Howard, CharlieSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of the First Colony Management District.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3035
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to the authority of school districts to enter into economic development agreements.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HB 3083
75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the Tax Increment Financing Act and to the creation of a public improvement district.
House: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3102
75-0 (1997)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to partnerships between public and private entities for the development of infrastructure systems and facilities.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3173
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to abolishing the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness and transferring its duties to the division of workforce development of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3372
75-0 (1997)
Author: Torres, GerardSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to redesignate certain areas annexed for general purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3469
75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to ad valorem tax incentives for the development or redevelopment of certain property subject to a voluntary cleanup agreement.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3506
75-0 (1997)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the creation and powers of a turnaround zone and to municipalities' and counties' duties and powers with respect to turnaround zones.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HCR 8
75-0 (1997)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study and report on the potential for finished product development utilizing raw materials produced in Texas.
House: House Administration
No action taken in committee
HCR 35
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Encouraging the Texas Department of Transportation to build public and private partnerships in transportation.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 137
75-0 (1997)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Memorializing Congress to create a NAFTA Trade Impact Fund.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Signed by the Governor
HJR 37
75-0 (1997)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the provision that authorizes the legislature to permit taxing units to grant ad valorem tax exemptions for economic development.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 64
75-0 (1997)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing investment of money from the Texas growth fund in a business without the business's disclosure of its investments in or with South Africa or Namibia.
House: Pensions & Investments
Considered in Calendars
HJR 65
75-0 (1997)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to continue the existence of the Texas growth fund.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 200
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to incentives for the location of a supermarket in an enterprise zone.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 226
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Jones, Delwin
Relating to defense economic readjustment zones; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations-Spec
Effective immediately
SB 227
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Jones, Delwin
Relating to a grant for a local area adversely affected by a reduction in defense-related activity.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations-Spec
Effective immediately
SB 248
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the terms of tax abatement agreements entered into by the Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 266
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a program in the Texas Department of Commerce to secure certain loans made to small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 293
75-0 (1997)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the authority of a municipality to create an industrial development corporation and to levy a sales and use tax to carry out the projects of the corporation.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 570
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in certain economically distressed counties; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 658
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the creation and dissolution of county development districts in certain counties.
House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
SB 671
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Community Reinvestment work group.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 746
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to property tax increment financing and property tax abatements.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 747
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the administration and financing of certain industrial development corporations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
SB 901
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to an entity's eligibility for foreign trade zone or subzone status.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
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
SB 935
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Relating to the financing of community venues and related infrastructure in certain municipalities or counties; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issuance of local bonds; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 944
75-0 (1997)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the financing of venues for tourism, sports, arts, and entertainment and to related infrastructure; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issuance of local bonds; providing civil penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 1041
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the International Trade Task Force and the promotion and development of international trade.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1053
75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.
Relating to authorization of the creation of Texas growth fund II.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1078
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the enhancement of international trade by granting an exemption from taxation of property owned by a navigation district or port authority that is used for public purposes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1127
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Longoria, John
Relating to the operation of certain military installations as businesses by development corporations.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations-Spec
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1265
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Department of Commerce, and the consolidation of economic development and tourism activities from the Texas Department of Commerce and other agencies into the Office of Economic Development and Tourism and a public-private effort called "Partnership Texas."
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1409
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the creation of the Invest Texas program to encourage capital investment and job creation.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 1429
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to exempting certain film, video, and audio productions from the hotel occupancy tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1430
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to exempting from the sales tax property used in producing a motion picture or a video or audio recording.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1431
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to grants to fund motion picture facilities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1432
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to exempting certain film, video, and audio productions from the tax on the rental of motor vehicles.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1450
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the terms of tax abatement agreements entered into by the Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1503
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to incentives for development of housing in an enterprise zone.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1557
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.
Relating to certain contributions and tax abatement agreements of a school district for the support of reinvestment zones.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1596
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to ad valorem tax incentives for the development or redevelopment of certain property subject to a voluntary cleanup agreement.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1622
75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority and the eligibility of such type of authority to participate in the Texas County and District Retirement System.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations-Spec
Effective immediately
SB 1724
75-0 (1997)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the financing of sports venues, other projects, and related infrastructure; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issue of local bonds; providing penalties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1747
75-0 (1997)
Author: Galloway, Michael
Relating to the financing of sports venues in certain counties; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issuance of local bonds; providing penalties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1766
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Palmer, Sue
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of the Westworth Village-White Settlement Redevelopment Authority; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations-Spec
Effective immediately
SB 1784
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to partnerships between public and private entities for the development of infrastructure systems and facilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1859
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to changing the status of areas within municipal boundaries for inclusion in industrial districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1860
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones; providing for the power of eminent domain and the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1877
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to creating a Texas community investment program to assist certain businesses in distressed areas of the state.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SCR 51
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Raymond, Richard
Directing the Texas Department of Commerce to increase technology-based investments in the state.
House: Economic Development Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Signed by the Governor
SJR 39
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Giddings, Helen
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the Texas growth fund to continue to invest in businesses without requiring those businesses to disclose investments in South Africa or Namibia.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 538
74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the exemption from property taxation of a charitable organization that promotes economic development in the United Mexican States, Central America, or South America.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 788
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the authority of a municipality to create an industrial development corporation and to levy a sales and use tax to carry out the projects of the corporation.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1001
74-0 (1995)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in economically distressed areas and the delivery of water and sewer services to economically distressed subdivisions; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately
HB 1019
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the authority of Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District to enter into tax abatement agreements, to designate reinvestment zones and to utilize all functions and procedures of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Title 3, Ch. 312 of the Texas Tax Code; and validating prior elections and other actions and contracts.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 1083
74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of an area with a history of and continuing problem with gang activity to be included in an enterprise zone.
House: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1208
74-0 (1995)
Author: Cook, John | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the economic development of tourism through the limitation of liability of passenger excursion trains.
House: Transportation Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1236
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the authority of Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District to enter into tax abatement agreements, to designate reinvestment zones and to utilize all functions and procedures of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Title 3, Ch. 312 of the Texas Tax Code; and validating prior elections and other actions and contracts.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1313
74-0 (1995)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the Texas Seafood-Linked Industries Research, Educational, and Consumer Safety Program; making an appropriation.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1464
74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of the Houston Downtown Management District.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1706
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ramsay, TomSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the management and powers of and collection of taxes for certain industrial development corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
HB 1981
74-0 (1995)
Author: Saunders, Robert | et. al.
Relating to community assistance and economic development program activities of certain river authorities; validating certain actions and instruments of the river authorities.
House: Energy Resources
Coauthor Authorized
HB 1997
74-0 (1995)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the guarantee of certain loans under the linked deposit program.
House: Economic Development
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2065
74-0 (1995)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to enterprise zones.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2180
74-0 (1995)
Author: Horn, JimSponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to financial assistance for aviation facilities development.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 2203
74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to a franchise tax exemption for research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2211
74-0 (1995)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to requiring the approval of the Texas Transportation Commission before a political subdivision or private entity may construct or finance the construction of a bridge across the Rio Grande.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2492
74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to industrial development corporations created by certain cities and the taxes levied for projects of those corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2860
74-0 (1995)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to tax abatements by municipalities, counties, and junior college districts relating to property in certain school districts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2887
74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of certain industrial development corporations created by cities.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2963
74-0 (1995)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the financing of sports facilities in certain municipalities
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2964
74-0 (1995)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the financing of sports facilities in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2983
74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis | et. al.
Relating to sports facilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3041
74-0 (1995)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of cities, to create corporations, to levy sales and use taxes, and to utilize all functions and procedures of the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3064
74-0 (1995)
Author: Munoz, Sergio
Relating to the purpose for which certain industrial development corporations may spend money from the sales and use tax.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3066
74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to private activity bonds.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 3099
74-0 (1995)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas National Research Laboratory.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3102
74-0 (1995)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to authorizing the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission to contract with a special utility district.
House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3137
74-0 (1995)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to taxes levied for projects of industrial development corporations created for specific purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3142
74-0 (1995)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the use of enterprise zones, tax abatements and tax increment financing and similar tax incentive vehicles in the vicinity of an interstate highway system in order to encourage economic development and to promote foreign and interstate trade in and around the designated area.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3174
74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of the Houston Downtown Management District.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3204
74-0 (1995)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of the Westchase Area Management District; granting the authority to issue bonds; authorizing a tax.
House: State Affairs
Posting rule suspended
HB 3228
74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the creation of economic development districts in certain counties; authorizing certain taxes.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 219
74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to community assistance and economic development program activities of certain river authorities; validating certain actions and instruments of the river authorities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 278
74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to conferring authority on commissioners courts in affected counties to regulate subdivisions in economically distressed areas; imposing certain platting requirements and service requirements on economically distressed subdivisions; imposing changes affecting certain local tax authorities by conferring authority on affected counties to create economically distressed area tax increment zones and conferring authority on counties to offer certain ad valorem tax abatements, conferring authority to issue bonds and create public debt; and imposing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Ref. to Int. Relations, Trade & Technology
SB 345
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to tax abatement, reinvestment zones, and the refund of certain taxes by the comptroller to reimburse certain taxes paid on property in a reinvestment zone and to the creation of development districts in certain counties, which districts may adopt and levy a sales and use tax, receive the proceeds of a hotel occupancy tax, issue bonds, and exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 377
74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to state agency loan and loan guarantee programs.
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SB 517
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing targeted investments by certain retirement systems to stimulate community development.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 584
74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the authority of Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District to enter into tax abatement agreements, to designate reinvestment zones and to utilize all functions and procedures of Chapter 312, Tax Code; and validating prior elections and other actions and contracts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 712
74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the eligibility of an area with a history of and continuing problem with gang activity to be included in an enterprise zone.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 915
74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain meetings of the board of directors of an industrial development corporation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 1027
74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a franchise tax exemption for research and development activities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1112
74-0 (1995)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to industrial development corporations created by certain cities and the taxes levied for projects of those corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1346
74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of sports authorities and sports facility enterprise zones and to the financing of sports facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
SB 1355
74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the authority of cities, to create corporations, to levy sales and use taxes, and to utilize all functions and procedures of the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1459
74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to enterprise zones.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1547
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to private activity bonds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1598
74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the power of certain school districts to grant tax abatements.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 1601
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of the Westchase Area Management District; granting the authority to issue bonds; authorizing a tax.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1620
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of the Houston Downtown Management District; granting the authority to issue bonds; authorizing a tax.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1629
74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Heflin, Talmadge | et. al.
Relating to tax rebates for qualified hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1633
74-0 (1995)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to requiring the approval of the Texas Transportation Commission before a political subdivision or private entity may construct or finance the construction of a bridge across the Rio Grande.
House: Transportation Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately
SB 1642
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to industrial development corporations created by certain cities.
Senate: Economic Development
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SB 1681
74-0 (1995)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to authorizing the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission to contract with a special utility district.
House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1696
74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the creation of development districts in certain counties; authorizing certain taxes, the issuance of bonds, and the exercise of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 58
74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to centralizing loan and loan guarantee programs of the state.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 26
73-0 (1993)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of an area with a history of and continuing problem with gang activity to be included in an enterprise zone.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 42
73-0 (1993)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Rio Grande River Authority Commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 128
73-0 (1993)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain property used in the development of a new or improved product.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 209
73-0 (1993)
Author: Martin, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the form of the ballot proposition for the sales and use tax that may be levied for the benefit of certain industrial development corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 326
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to membership on the electronic data base advisory committee.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 436
73-0 (1993)
Author: Erickson, Bernard | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality located in more than one county to create an industrial development corporation and to levy a sales and use tax.
House: Economic Development
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 445
73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of riverboat casino gaming; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Riverboat Gaming Commission; the installation of certain gaming at certain licensed racetracks; authorizing certain taxes; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Coauthor Authorized
HB 558
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to cities eligible to create certain industrial development corporations.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 666
73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of an employment training program; reducing the entry level and replenishment unemployment tax rates; imposing an assessment for employment training purposes.
House: Economic Development
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 906
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gutierrez, RobertoSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the purposes for which certain industrial development corporations may use revenue from the sales and use tax.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 992
73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department of Commerce.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 996
73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of economic development in the state by improving the competitiveness of Texas public ports with ports outside of Texas, by extending the authority of navigation districts to sell or lease certain property of such districts.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1017
73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of enterprise zones near certain prison facilites.
House: Economic Development
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1077
73-0 (1993)
Author: Place, AllenSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the use of corporate revenue of certain industrial development corporations for promotional purposes.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1123
73-0 (1993)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the use of county hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1177
73-0 (1993)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to the sales and use tax that may be levied for the benefit of certain industrial development corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 1367
73-0 (1993)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to agreements and provisions contained in resolutions and mortgages for the issuance of bonds for certain industrial development corporations and to demonstrations of financial assurance for those projects.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 1411
73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the powers of a neighborhood enterprise association.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1453
73-0 (1993)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to ad valorem tax abatement in a reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1595
73-0 (1993)
Author: Erickson, BernardSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the use of certain funds in the unclaimed money fund for economic development by counties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1610
73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Ashley | et. al.
Relating to the consolidation of economic development, technical education, job training, employment, and unemployment insurance programs and the development of an integrated state-local delivery system serving all Texans.
House: Economic Development
Coauthor Authorized
HB 1683
73-0 (1993)
Author: Martin, Mike
Relating to eligibility of a municipality to create an economic development corporation.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 1687
73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, JerrySponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to increasing the grant amounts for and to the administration of the agricultural diversification and microenterprise support programs.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1747
73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of enterprise zones near certain prison facilities.
House: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1766
73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, AshleySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the composition of the governing board of the Texas Partnership for Economic Development.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1841
73-0 (1993)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to economic development corporations; providing that agencies of the federal government may be deemed "users" under the terms of this act; providing for elections to be held on either specific or general purpose propositions; and providing for an election for the dissolution of such corporations.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1855
73-0 (1993)
Author: Linebarger, Libby | et. al.
Relating to workforce development, investment in human resources, the organization, administration, and operation of agencies of state government providing these services, and creating the Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1872
73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain building projects as enterprise zones and the authority of neighborhood enterprise associations in those zones.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1948
73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, AshleySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of the Texas Partnership for Economic Development.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 2103
73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to contracts with landowners within industrial districts located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 2104
73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act.
House: Economic Development
Coauthor Authorized
HB 2130
73-0 (1993)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rapid Action Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2151
73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of riverboat casino gaming; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Riverboat Gaming Commission; the installation of certain gaming devices at certain licensed racetracks; authorizing certain taxes; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2211
73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert | et. al.
Relating to regional organizations to promote the coexistence of air quality improvement and economic development in nonattainment areas of the state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2297
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ramsay, TomSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the incorporation of certain industrial development corporations and the projects, powers, and limitation of those corporations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 2316
73-0 (1993)
Author: Munoz, Sergio
Relating to availability of and eligibility requirements for facility engineering in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2637
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to qualification for sales and use tax exemption of film, video, and audio recording production in Texas.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HCR 4
73-0 (1993)
Author: McCall, Brian
Directing the House Committee on Science and Technology and the Senate Committee on Economic Development to conduct a joint interim study of policy issues relating to the transfer of innovative technologies developed by the state and its employees.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HCR 95
73-0 (1993)
Author: McDonald, Nancy | et. al.
Expressing support for the President's economic stimulus initiative.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 124
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Erickson, Bernard
Relating to the authority of a municipality located in more than one county to create an industrial development corporation, to levy a sales and use tax, and to issue bonds.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 130
73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of an employment training program; reducing the entry level and replenishment unemployment tax rates; imposing an assessment for employment training purposes.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 224
73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the treatment of small businesses and historically underutilized businesses by state governmental entities; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 225
73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to a capital growth and start-up fund for historically underutilized businesses; providing for the issuance of bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 394
73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the promotion of economic development in the state by improving the competitiveness of Texas public ports with ports outside of Texas, by extending the authority of navigation districts to sell or lease certain property of such districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 405
73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department of Commerce.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 513
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Eckels, Robert | et. al.
Relating to regional organizations to promote the coexistence of air quality improvement and economic development in nonattainment areas of the state.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 597
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of riverboat casino gaming; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Riverboat Gaming Commission; the installation of certain gaming devices at certain licensed racetracks; authorizing certain taxes; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 626
73-0 (1993)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the use of in-house counsel by the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 642
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Ashley | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness, the creation of local workforce development boards, and the development of an integrated state and local program delivery system serving all Texans.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 643
73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to projects undertaken by certain industrial development corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 829
73-0 (1993)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to ad valorem tax abatement in a reinvestment zone.
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1084
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to increasing the grant amounts for and to the administration of the agricultural diversification and microenterprise support programs.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to s/c on Agriculture by President
SB 1147
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to workforce development, investment in human resources, the organization, administration, and operation of agencies of state government providing these services, and creating the Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1217
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of riverboat casino gaming; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Riverboat Gaming Commission; the installation of certain gaming devices at certain licensed racetracks; authorizing certain taxes; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 1272
73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the allocation and reservation system for private activity bonds and to the definition of certain bonds.
House: Economic Development Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 1315
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to allowable uses of the sales and use tax that may be levied for the benefit of certain industrial development corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SJR 51
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds for the support of the business start-up and small business development fund.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 42
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a method to explore possibilities for compact agreements regarding trade and other matters with the United Mexican States and other foreign trade partners.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 104
72-0 (1991)
Author: Soileau, Curtis
Relating to the use of the Texas product promotional emblem and the creation of the Texas product identification and information exchange program; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Commerce
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
HB 128
72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al | et. al.Sponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the operation and maintenance of State of Texas foreign offices by the Texas Department of Commerce.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 186
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to ad valorem tax abatement in a reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 198
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the promotion of rural Texas areas as retirement locales.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Referred to Cultural & Historical Resources
HB 200
72-0 (1991)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of enterprise zones near certain prison facilities.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 209
72-0 (1991)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the creation by certain cities of industrial development corporations.
House: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 339
72-0 (1991)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to the waiver of a performance bond by a subcontractor on certain projects under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act.
House: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
HB 404
72-0 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Texas Film Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 458
72-0 (1991)
Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to the creation by cities of industrial development corporations.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 552
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sadler, PaulSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to advertising and promoting the growth and development of counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 633
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to the composition of the governing board of the Texas Department of Commerce.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 663
72-0 (1991)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to economic development and the fuel alcohol incentive production program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 674
72-0 (1991)
Author: Black, Layton
Relating to the creation of the rural economic assistance clearinghouse within the Texas Department of Commerce.
House: Business & Commerce
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 689
72-0 (1991)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the amount of the sales and use tax municipalities may levy for the benefit of certain industrial development corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 748
72-0 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the continuation, functions, and operations of the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission.
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
HB 819
72-0 (1991)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to economic development and the fuel alcohol incentive production program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 901
72-0 (1991)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a development corporation by certain cities and to the levy of a municipal sales and use tax for the corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 916
72-0 (1991)
Author: Marchant, KenSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the municipalities that may create an industrial development corporation and the sales and use tax that may be levied for the benefit of certain industrial development corporations and for the reduction of property taxes.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 929
72-0 (1991)
Author: Finnell, Charles | et. al.
Relating to creation and operation of the Emerging Technologies Commercialization Corporation.
House: Science & Technology
Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 974
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to sales and use tax and franchise tax relief for certain businesses located in an enterprise zone.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1029
72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, AlSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of the International Trade Commission and the Texas-Mexico Authority advisory committee and to the membership and duties of the governing board of the Texas Department of Commerce.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1103
72-0 (1991)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the amount of the sales and use tax municipalities may levy for the benefit of certain industrial development corporations.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1104
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cook, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation by cities of industrial development corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 1137
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the establishment of the Office of Texas-Mexico Relations in the governor's office.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1139
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relatng to the promotion of Texas exports by the Texas Department of Commerce.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
HB 1140
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the creation of the international services and relations program in the Texas Department of Commerce.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
HB 1141
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to an examination of the effect of international competition on the state's agricultural industry by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1142
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Commerce of less-developed countries for trade purposes.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 1242
72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to the development of exchanges between nations that are members of the Association of South East Asia Nations and this state.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1262
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations; authorizing the imposition and use of a county sales and use tax for industrial development.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1359
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hernandez, Christine | et. al.
Relating to a center for the support of a comprehensive database network to further the state's goal of economic diversification; authorizing appropriations.
House: Science & Technology
Placed on Consent Calendar
HB 1387
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, RenatoSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to projects undertaken by certain industrial development corporations.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1428
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the promotion and regulation of the aquaculture industry in Texas.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1508
72-0 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Texas Film Commission and the Texas Music Commission; imposing taxes.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1654
72-0 (1991)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Manufacturing Technology Center.
House: Science & Technology
Reported favorably with substitute
HB 1724
72-0 (1991)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the designation of an area within an enterprise zone as a reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1765
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an area that may be designated as an enterprise zone.
House: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
HB 1840
72-0 (1991)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain marketing information from public disclosure under the open records act.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1859
72-0 (1991)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to appraisal of property exempt from taxation under Article VIII, Section 1-j of the Texas Constitution.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1879
72-0 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to improving relations with the United Mexican States and other foreign countries and rural economic development.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1924
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to loan guarantees made under certain programs of the Texas Department of Commerce and interest paid on the Texas rural economic development fund.
House: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1951
72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of tourism as an industry.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2049
72-0 (1991)
Author: Shea, GwynSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of the Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1 to enter into a tax abatement agreement and to designate a reinvestment zone.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2061
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the efficient administration of product development programs.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Posting rule suspended
HB 2136
72-0 (1991)
Author: Smith, AshleySponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the creation of the Texas Partnership for Economic Development to develop a plan for the advancement of science, technology, and industry in the state.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2198
72-0 (1991)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation and administration of a reinvestment zone for tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2297
72-0 (1991)
Author: Watkins, Gary
Relating to the authority of industrial development corporations for certain projects.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2344
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to foreign trade zones established by joint airport boards.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2392
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to an appropriation to the Texas Department of Commerce for purposes of the Texas business enhancement fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2610
72-0 (1991)
Author: Larry, Jerald
Relating to foreign offices of the department of commerce.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 2631
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to historically underutilized businesses; providing penalties.
House: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 2633
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the provision by the state of surety bonds for historically underutilized businesses.
House: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 2634
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a capital growth and start-up fund for historically underutilized businesses.
House: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 2656
72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information submitted to the Texas Department of Commerce.
House: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
HB 2871
72-0 (1991)
Author: Glaze, Bob
Relating to projects undertaken by certain industrial development corporations.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2888
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Applied Agriculture Biotechnology Center.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2895
72-0 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to an economic development fund for the purchase and development of former military bases in this state.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 2896
72-0 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard | et. al.
Relating to entering into contracts with the United Mexican States for the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or improvement of public roads and highways.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2900
72-0 (1991)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the Texas Department of Commerce.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HCR 65
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim study committee on world trade promotion and policy development.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
HCR 66
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Urging the Texas Department of Commerce to conduct a study of the impact of international trade on the Texas economy.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
HCR 67
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the relationship between Mexico and Texas.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
HCR 70
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to give favorable consideration to establishing a free trade agreement between Mexico and the United States.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
HCR 128
72-0 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create the Joint Legislative Committee on Texas-Mexico Initiatives.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Left pending in committee
HCR 197
72-0 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Jim
Expressing the support for the creation of the Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade in the State of Texas and urging the passage of S.B. 423.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HJR 97
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of general revenue bonds to provide surety bonds for historically underutilized businesses.
House: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HJR 113
72-0 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of bonds and state financing of the purchase and development of lands formerly used by the federal government as military bases.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 24
72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations; authorizing the imposition and use of a county sales and use tax for industrial development.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 159
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the establishment of the rural development training consortium in the Texas Department of Commerce.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 196
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the linked deposit program and the transfer of that program from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Department of Commerce.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 198
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the rural economic assistance clearinghouse within the Texas Department of Commerce.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 242
72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the composition of the governing board of the Texas Department of Commerce.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 281
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Hill, Anita
Relating to the definition of an economically disadvantaged individual under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 344
72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to create an industrial development corporation and levy a sales and use tax for its benefit.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 376
72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the creation of a development corporation by certain cities and to the levy of a municipal sales and use tax for the corporation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 543
72-0 (1991)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the continuation, functions, and operations of the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission, including the advancement of superconductivity research through engineering and science recruiting and to the bonding authority of the commission, of finance corporations established by the commission, and of other state agencies.
House: Government Organization Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 582
72-0 (1991)
Author: Turner, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez, Christine
Relating to a center for the support of a comprehensive database network to further the state's goal of economic diversification.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 637
72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to foreign trade zones established by joint airport boards.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 650
72-0 (1991)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to a sales and use tax imposed for an industrial development corporation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 787
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the amount of the sales and use tax municipalities may levy for the benefit of certain industrial development corporations and the composition of the board of directors of certain industrial development corporations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 888
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the provision by the state of surety bonds for historically underutilized businesses.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 889
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to a capital growth start-up fund for historically underutilized businesses.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 890
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to an appropriation to the Texas Department of Commerce.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 891
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to historically underutilized businesses; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Record vote
SB 939
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the efficient administration of product development programs.
Senate: Economic Development
Postponed in committee
SB 975
72-0 (1991)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to ad valorem tax abatement in a reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 1070
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, TempleSponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the Texas Department of Commerce; transferring certain powers, duties, and obligations of the department relating to certain bonds to the bond review board.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1184
72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the designation of and tax incentives for an enterprize zone or enterprise project.
Senate: Economic Development
Received from the Senate
SB 1231
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to a plan for the advancement of science and technology and industrial development in the state.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1425
72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property in an enterprise zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1534
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the granting of authority to certain industrial development corporations to purchase certain securities of a private corporation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1551
72-0 (1991)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to a neighborhood enterprise association providing services or carrying out projects in an enterprise zone.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1577
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to appraisal of property exempt from taxation under Article VIII, Section 1-j of the Texas Constitution.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SCR 69
72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker to create the special interim committee on the free trade agreement.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SJR 29
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of general revenue bonds to provide surety bonds for historically underutilized businesses.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Business & Commerce
SJR 30
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of bonds and state financing of start-up costs for historically underutilized businesses.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SJR 39
72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from property taxes certain property in an enterprise zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SR 844
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven | et. al.
Creating a Special Interim Advisory Committee on Texas-Latin American Trade in the 1990's to study these issues and serve as a central repository for information on these matters.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 38
72-1 (1991)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to creation of certain industrial development corporations; authorizing the imposition and use of a county sales and use tax for an industrial development.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 69
72-1 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a neighborhood enterprise association providing services or carrying out projects in an enterprise zone.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 84
72-1 (1991)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the creation and administration of a reinvestment zone for tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 132
72-1 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to an economic development fund for the purchase and development of surplus federal property located in this state, including abandoned military bases.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 141
72-1 (1991)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the creation of the Product Development and Commercialization Advisory Board and the transfer of the powers, duties, and assets of the Product Development Advisory Board and the Product Commercialization Advisory Board to that entity.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 176
72-1 (1991)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the imposition of a partial reimbursement fee on the transfer of certain real estate located in an economically distressed area.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 199
72-1 (1991)
Author: Smith, Ashley | et. al.
Relating to the governing board and executive director of the Texas Department of Commerce and the community development block grant program.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 217
72-1 (1991)
Author: Lewis, Gibson | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to provide financial assistance for manufacturing activities in Texas and the pledging of the general credit of the state to guarantee those bonds.
House: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HCR 41
72-1 (1991)
Author: Lewis, Gibson | et. al.Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Directing the Department of Commerce to provide all possible assistance to the Team Texas effort and vigorously pursue all available avenues to promote a Texas site for the McDonnell-Douglas facility.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 14
72-1 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of bonds and financial assistance for the purchase and development of lands formerly used by the federal government, including abandoned military bases.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 22
72-1 (1991)
Author: Lewis, Gibson | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state's guarantee of revenue bonds issued to finance appropriate manufacturing activities in Texas.
House: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 83
72-1 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the governing board and executive director of the Texas Department of Commerce and the community development block grant program.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing printed and distributed
SB 108
72-1 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to provide financial assistance for manufacturing activities in Texas.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Administration
Reported favorably with substitute
HB 3
72-2 (1991)
Author: Lewis, Gibson | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Major Employer Development Corporation and the issuance of revenue bonds for major industrial and manufacturing activities.
House: Business & Commerce
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 16
72-2 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to industrial development corporations created by certain municipalities in counties bordering Mexico.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 25
72-2 (1991)
Author: Smith, Ashley | et. al.
Relating to the governing board and executive director of the Texas Department of Commerce and the community development block grant program and to the allocation of reservations for certain private activity bonds.
House: Business & Commerce
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 30
72-2 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to an economic development fund for the purchase and development of surplus federal property located in this state, including abandoned military bases.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 32
72-2 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Department of Commerce, to the allocation of reservations for certain private activity bonds, and to the designation of and tax incentives for an enterprise zone.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 75
72-2 (1991)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the creation and administration of a reinvestment zone for tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 7
72-2 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of bonds and financial assistance for the purchase and development of lands formerly used by the federal government, including abandoned military bases.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 4
72-2 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the creation of the Texas Major Employer Development Corporation and the issuance of revenue bonds for major industrial and manufacturing activities.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 41
72-2 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the governing board, duties, and executive director of the Texas Department of Commerce and to economic development, including the community development block grant program, certain industries, and the allocation of reservations for certain private activity bonds.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 46
72-2 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to industrial development corporations created by certain municipalities in counties bordering Mexico.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 6
72-3 (1992)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to economic development and to tax and regulatory relief for certain motor vehicle manufacturers.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor Authorized
HCR 15
72-3 (1992)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Expressing support for General Motors and for the retention and expansion of the General Motors Automotive Assembly Plant in Arlington.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SB 14
72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to enter into ad valorem tax abatement agreements with the owners of certain property used in manufacturing motor vehicles.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 15
72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to economic development and to tax and regulatory relief for certain motor vehicle manufacturers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SCR 6
72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Expressing support for the efforts of the Texas Department of Commerce to work with local governments toward legal measures to create an enterprise zone including the Arlington General Motors Automotive Assembly Plant as a qualified project.
Senate: Administration
Postponed in committee