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HB 669 87-0 (2021) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to donations to certain local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 1226 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz | et. al. Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of a pilot program to solicit donations made by text message for the benefit of local programs that provide services to homeless individuals and families in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1797 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2633 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2756 87-0 (2021) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the donation of food by public school campuses. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2843 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to the donation to the United States of certain facilities relating to a toll bridge by certain municipalities. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3590 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to the acceptance of donations by a county commissioners court for the performance of certain functions. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3715 87-0 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy Relating to the acceptance of donations by a county commissioners court for the performance of certain functions. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3766 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to donations to local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 3953 87-0 (2021) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and a voluntary contribution to that fund when applying for a handgun license. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Received from the House
HB 4054 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the community development grocery store grant program and to the use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund for the program. House: International Relations & Economic Development Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4112 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James | et. al. Relating to funding for the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or meal accounts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4275 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HJR 89 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on property owned by a business entity that donates money to the district to create or support career and technical education programs or courses. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 456 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the donation of juror reimbursements. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1179 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the procedure for donating juror reimbursements. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1334 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the lease, rental, and donation to the United States of certain facilities relating to a toll bridge by certain counties and municipalities. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1351 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the donation of food by public school campuses. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1678 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1785 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to grants available to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to provide services to students after a disaster in the state of Texas; an adjustment to prevent generational educational decline under the public school finance system; and ensure maintenance of effort. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1799 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the creation of a broadband Internet connectivity and broadband access grant program to facilitate instruction and learning for public school students. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1930 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to prohibiting consideration of certain factors in student admissions to public institutions of higher education in this state. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 32 87-3 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit. Filed
HJR 1 87-3 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit. Filed
HB 356 86-0 (2019) Author: Lang, Mike
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the repeal of a statute allowing the county attorney or commissioners court of Brown County to accept gifts or grants to finance or assist the operation of the office of county attorney. House: County Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 628 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for the psychiatric treatment of certain individuals. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 982 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1113 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to state contract limitations and programs for sex trafficking prevention and victim treatment. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1473 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1506 86-0 (2019) Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water and sewer utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain low-income customers. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1531 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to a specialty court program for sexual assault victim services. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2247 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John Relating to the execution of a record making an anatomical gift. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2971 86-0 (2019) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to powers and duties concerning records of the General Land Office. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3423 86-0 (2019) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3483 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to the donation of alcoholic beverages for use in a fund-raiser for a nonprofit entity. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 3668 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3963 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3978 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to donations to certain local nonprofit organizations ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4244 86-0 (2019) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to donations to certain local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4321 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to certain conflicts of interest of the commissioner of insurance and employees of the Texas Department of Insurance; requiring registration. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 258 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to anatomical gifts. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1694 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water and sewer utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain low-income customers. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 2334 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2340 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
HB 150 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of, and the deferral or abatement of ad valorem taxes on, certain residence homesteads. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
HB 278 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking children. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 367 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to donation and distribution of surplus food at public schools and grace period policies for public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards. House: Public Education
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 994 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John Relating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2271 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to decedents' estates and certain posthumous gifts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2273 85-0 (2017) Author: Lang, Mike Relating to the repeal of certain statutes allowing a county attorney or commissioners court to accept gifts or grants to finance or assist the operation of the office of county attorney. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 2285 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Institute for Coastal Prairie Research and Education at the University of Houston. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2473 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the disclosure of gifts by vendors to certain local government officers and of certain relationships with local government officers; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics Received from the House
HB 2487 85-0 (2017) Author: Price, Four Relating to making a voluntary contribution when registering a motor vehicle in certain counties for county health and welfare programs that benefit children. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 2771 85-0 (2017) Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the fee collected for an on-site wastewater treatment permit application. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3470 85-0 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to acceptance of donations and bequests by a commissioners court. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3595 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to assistance for certain municipal projects provided by the Texas Historical Commission. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Left pending in committee
HB 4250 85-0 (2017) Author: Anderson, Rodney Relating to liability of food donors. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 382 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 513 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1293 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to a prohibition on requiring a gift or grant to be made to a district or county attorney or a commissioners court as a condition of a defendant's pretrial intervention agreement. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1659 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the commissioner of education accepting contributions for the public school system, adopting rules regarding grant compliance, and establishing grants for high-quality educational programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 17 85-1 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the disclosure of gifts by vendors to certain local government officers and of certain relationships with local government officers; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 583 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to donations to certain local veteran's charities ordered as a condition of community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 614 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to establishing an advance directive registry. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1050 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to liability of food donors. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1584 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a voluntary donation to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a hunting or fishing license. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1771 84-0 (2015) Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the donation of sick leave by state employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2271 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al. Relating to a pilot program for donation and redistribution of certain unused prescription medications; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2528 84-0 (2015) Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of a water district to accept donations to fund certain economic development programs. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2936 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to a pilot program for donation and redistribution of certain unused prescription medications; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2952 84-0 (2015) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3067 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the amount that may be donated by contract by certain populous counties to crime stoppers or crime prevention organizations. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3439 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the donation of property from a state agency to an assistance organization or a local governmental entity. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3996 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the donation of juror reimbursements. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 44 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to matching private grants given to enhance additional research activities at institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 783 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the development of antifraud educational programs by the Texas Department of Insurance and acceptance of gifts, grants, and donations for the department's fraud unit. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1092 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to the amount that may be donated by contract by certain populous counties to crime stoppers or crime prevention organizations. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1243 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for donation and redistribution of certain unused prescription medications; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1528 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to corporate donations to a charity chosen by a political contributor. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1599 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the donation of sick leave by state employees. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1978 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to a voluntary contribution to help feed hungry Texans when a person applies for a hunting license. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 12 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to gifts and other consideration made to state agencies for state employee salary supplement or other purposes and to publication by state agencies of staff compensation and related information. House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 692 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the donation of juror reimbursements. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 693 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a water and sewer utility to collect voluntary contributions on behalf of a local library. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 695 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to funding state highway markers. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 969 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain child protective services workers. House: Human Services Considered in Calendars
HB 1227 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the use of an Internet application to allow access by court-appointed volunteer advocates to child protective services case information. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1255 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the acceptance of private donations by a district clerk to fund promotion of effective jury service. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1308 83-0 (2013) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to certain economic development programs administered by the Department of Agriculture. House: Agriculture & Livestock Postponed
HB 1384 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a county road department to accept donations. House: County Affairs
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1691 83-0 (2013) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the disclosure by a local government officer of certain gifts accepted as a guest. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1760 83-0 (2013) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the provision of services to certain individuals with developmental disabilities by a state supported living center. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2079 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the continuation of title insurance coverage of certain transferred property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2084 83-0 (2013) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to marketing items provided by manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors of alcoholic beverages to retailers or consumers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 2634 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3211 83-0 (2013) Author: Cortez, Philip
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 195 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the maintenance by the Legislative Budget Board of a searchable database containing certain budget information. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 254 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 650 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the continuation of title insurance coverage of certain transferred property. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee
SB 737 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain child protective services workers. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 870 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to marketing items provided by manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors of alcoholic beverages to retailers or consumers. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 963 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the use of an Internet application to allow access by court-appointed volunteer advocates to child protective services case information. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1135 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to certain donations by school districts or public schools of food provided to the district or school through the national free or reduced-price school lunch program. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1557 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to business and nonprofit organization participation in supporting early college high schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SJR 21 83-0 (2013) Author: Eltife, Kevin Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items. Senate: Administration Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 3 83-1 (2013) Author: West, Royce Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items. Filed
SB 15 83-2 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the establishment of the Texas Equal Opportunity Scholarship Program. Filed
SJR 3 83-2 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items. Filed
SJR 4 83-2 (2013) Author: Eltife, Kevin Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items. Filed
SJR 3 83-3 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items. Filed
HB 6 82-0 (2011) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
HB 89 82-0 (2011) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to a drug donation program. House: Public Health No action taken in committee
HB 307 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the administration of the homeless housing and services program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1300 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to funding for state sites and programs of the Parks and Wildlife Department through private contributions and partnerships and to commercial advertising on certain state sites. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1301 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the Parks and Wildlife Department when registering a motor vehicle or renewing a motor vehicle registration. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1399 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the Parks and Wildlife Department when registering a motor vehicle or renewing a motor vehicle registration. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 1608 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to participation in and contributions to the state employee charitable campaign by retired state employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1630 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to funding the TEXAS grant program at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1637 82-0 (2011) Author: Hamilton, Mike Relating to the professions regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1702 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to reporting donations received by a school district and public school campus. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2139 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of an Adopt-A-Library program and state employee charitable contributions to the program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2769 82-0 (2011) Author: Frullo, John
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission regarding gifts, grants, and donations. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 3132 82-0 (2011) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the State Preservation Board. House: State Affairs Companion considered in lieu of
HB 3829 82-0 (2011) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to gifts and donations to the McLennan County Juvenile Board. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 6 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 267 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to a joint statement regarding the transfer of a motor vehicle as the result of a gift. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 747 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the professions regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1067 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to funding the TEXAS grant program at public institutions of higher education. Senate: Higher Education No action taken in committee
SB 1224 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to contributions made and personal services rendered to public servants. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1338 82-0 (2011) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the powers and duties of the State Preservation Board. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 1635 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
Relating to contributions to the fund for veterans' assistance. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1845 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the change of the name of Texas A&M University--Kingsville to Texas A&I University. Senate: Higher Education Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 163 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to reporting of the fair market value of certain gifts made to public officials. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1162 81-0 (2009) Author: Orr, Rob | et. al. Relating to regulating the collection or solicitation of donated goods subsequently sold by for-profit entities or individuals; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2329 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to employment at or by certain facilities serving the elderly or person with disabilities. House: Human Services Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2654 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on motor vehicles transferred as the result of a gift. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2773 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the Texas Teach Corps Scholarship Program for students who agree to teach in public schools in this state that have shortages of teachers in mathematics or science. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 3156 81-0 (2009) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to a drug donation program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3163 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to funding the housing trust fund. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3271 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the Texas Partnership for Children in Nature. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3525 81-0 (2009) Author: England, Kirk Relating to telephone solicitations for certain law enforcement-related charitable organizations. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee
HB 4067 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development of the Border Region. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Returned from the House for further action
HB 4110 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the purchase, donation, and sale of promotional items by the Texas Water Development Board. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4419 81-0 (2009) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to money contributed to the secretary of state for officeholder purposes. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4623 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 4681 81-0 (2009) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the active seeking of waivers of federal requirements and modifications of federal regulations for federal Medicaid reimbursement for certain mental health evaluation and treatment facilities. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 205 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Partnership for Children in Nature. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 640 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to electronic technology infrastructure. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 776 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Orr, Rob
Relating to regulating the collection or solicitation of donated goods subsequently sold by for-profit entities or individuals; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 934 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to funding the housing trust fund. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 995 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on motor vehicles transferred as the result of a gift. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1327 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the disposition of surplus data processing equipment of a university system or an institution or agency of higher education. House: State Affairs
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1357 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a joint statement relating to the transfer of a motor vehicle as the result of a gift. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1837 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Bleeding Disorders Advisory Council. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1939 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations Left pending in committee
SB 1940 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and to the establishment of pretrial veterans court programs. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 2181 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the establishment of regional advisory councils on state educational grant funding to review and report concerning state grants awarded for public educational programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 2208 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the purchase, donation, and sale of promotional items by the Texas Water Development Board. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SJR 19 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items. Senate: Administration Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 2 81-1 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items. Senate: Administration Committee report printed and distributed
HB 64 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to reporting of the fair market value of certain gifts made to public officials. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 72 80-0 (2007) Author: Hill, Fred | et. al. Relating to reporting of gifts of cash or a cash equivalent to public officials. House: Elections Withdrawn from schedule
HB 158 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to reporting of the fair market value of certain gifts made to public officials. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 255 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to reporting of gifts of cash or a cash equivalent to public officials. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 393 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to reporting of gifts to public officials; imposing a penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 674 80-0 (2007) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of the Department of Information Resources to accept gifts and grants. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 3078 80-0 (2007) Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al. Relating to the distribution and redistribution of certain drugs. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3123 80-0 (2007) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to involvement in charitable events by holders of alcoholic beverage licenses and permits. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 39 80-0 (2007) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to a cancer drug donation program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 129 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to reporting of gifts of cash or a cash equivalent to public officials. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 469 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the creation by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a certificate of recognition for persons who contribute certain gifts or donations to public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 558 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to reporting of gifts of cash or a cash equivalent to public officials. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 656 80-0 (2007) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the authority of the Department of Information Resources to accept gifts and grants. Senate: Government Organization Withdrawn from schedule
SB 1214 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to involvement in charitable events by holders of alcoholic beverage licenses and permits. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1896 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the distribution and redistribution of certain drugs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SJR 11 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items. Senate: Administration Committee report printed and distributed
HB 255 79-0 (2005) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to the reduction in value or expiration of a stored value card. House: Business & Industry Laid on the table subject to call
HB 762 79-0 (2005) Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the solicitation by state officers and employees of and recommendations regarding contributions to charitable organizations and governmental entities. House: Elections
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1343 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the expiration or reduction in value of a gift certificate or gift card. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 1501 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a guardian of the estate of a ward to make certain gifts of the ward's estate for estate planning purposes. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1691 79-0 (2005) Author: Keel, Terry Relating to the reduction in value of a gift card. House: Business & Industry No action taken in committee
HB 1697 79-0 (2005) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the use of gifts to fund technology workforce development grants and to the evaluation of the technology workforce development grant program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 192 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al. Relating to the expiration of or a fee charged in relation to a gift certificate. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 446 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the reduction in value or expiration of a stored value card. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 650 78-0 (2003) Author: Campbell, Scott
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the expiration or reduction in value of a gift certificate. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1563 78-0 (2003) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to charitable contributions by state employees to the General Land Office's Adopt-A-Map/Adopt-A-Document Program. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1588 78-0 (2003) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to the disclosure of the expiration or reduction in value of a gift certificate. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
SB 230 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to reporting charitable gifts by certain insurance companies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1051 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Human Services to solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1603 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Casteel, Carter
Relating to charitable contributions by state employees to the General Land Office's Adopt-A-Map/Adopt-A-Document Program. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 521 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the donation of certain property and equipment of the Maverick County Hospital District. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 954 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to consideration of kinship to a student, former student, or donor in admissions to public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1305 77-0 (2001) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to certain plans or operations involving gifts. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1687 77-0 (2001) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Animal Health Commission. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1958 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to participation in and benefits and administration of retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2729 77-0 (2001) Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to allowing the donation of certain unused prescription drugs to charitable medical clinics. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 3430 77-0 (2001) Author: Merritt, Tommy Relating to solicitation for a charitable organization of or benefiting state employees; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 790 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to participation in and benefits and administration of retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 927 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the transfer or donation of data processing equipment to certain public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1124 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to solicitation for a charitable organization of or benefiting state employees; providing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 88 76-0 (1999) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to permitting a county to donate money to certain crime prevention organizations. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 585 76-0 (1999) Author: West, George
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the funding of public libraries. House: State, Federal & International Relations
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
HB 614 76-0 (1999) Author: George, Kenn
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the acceptance of gifts, grants, donations, bequests, and devises by a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 631 76-0 (1999) Author: Alexander, Clyde | et. al. Relating to the acceptance of certain gifts by state agencies. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 823 76-0 (1999) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the treatment of certain annuities as charitable gift annuities and the application of the Insurance Code and certain other laws to charitable gift annuities. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1679 76-0 (1999) Author: Corte, Frank Relating to liability for donation of drugs to certain nonprofit organizations. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 3316 76-0 (1999) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to donations and other transfers of real or personal property to institutions of higher education. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
SB 136 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to donations of juror reimbursements. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 183 76-0 (1999) Author: Nixon, Drew
Sponsor: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the acceptance of gifts by certain state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 333 76-0 (1999) Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the treatment of certain annuities as charitable gift annuities and the application of the Insurance Code and certain other laws to charitable gift annuities. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1289 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to donations and other transfers of real or personal property to institutions of higher education. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1613 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to requiring the Texas Commission on the Arts to develop a five-year program to promote the development of the arts in certain counties. House: State, Federal & International Relations
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
See remarks for effective date
SB 1841 76-0 (1999) Author: Ratliff, Bill
Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the abolition of the Texas eminent scholars program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1153 70-0 (1987) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the authority of state agencies to receive grants and donations. House: State Affairs Pending in committee
HB 1477 70-0 (1987) Author: Denton, Betty Relating to liability for damages caused by the condition of donated items sold by a nonprofit organization. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee
HB 1478 70-0 (1987) Author: Denton, Betty Relating to liability for damages caused by the condition of certain items donated to a nonprofit organization. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee
HB 1630 70-0 (1987) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to accept donations for the missing children and missing persons information clearinghouse. House: Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1637 70-0 (1987) Author: Millsap, Mike
Sponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the authority of the legislature and legislative agencies to accept gifts and grants. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 258 70-0 (1987) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to the acceptance of certain donations of money and other property by the Department of Public Safety. House: Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 889 70-0 (1987) Author: Blake, Roy Relating to the authority of the legislature and legislative agencies to accept gifts and grants. Senate: State Affairs Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1058 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to gifts, grants, and donations made to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation or on behalf of a facility operated by the department. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1100 70-0 (1987) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the Texas Eminent Scholars Program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 245 69-0 (1985) Author: Messer, Bill
Sponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the use of gifts made to the State Preservation Board to repay the house of representatives for certain renovation expenditures. House: Cultural & Historical Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
HB 259 69-0 (1985) Author: Wolens, Steven Relating to the receipt of gifts from foreign persons by an institution of higher education; providing a penalty. House: Higher Education 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1038 69-0 (1985) Author: Heflin, Talmadge Relating to the authority of counties to donate money to crime stoppers organizations. House: County Affairs Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 2245 69-0 (1985) Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to donations accepted on behalf of the state by the sesquicentennial commission or the State Preservation Board. House: Cultural & Historical Resources
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2437 69-0 (1985) Author: Waldrop, Tom
Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to authorizing the board of trustees of a school district to invest certain gifts, devises, and bequests. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 104 69-0 (1985) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to disclosure requirements relating to the receipt of conditional gifts from foreign persons by a public institution of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 947 69-0 (1985) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to the authority of the Bexar County Commissioners Court to accept gifts and grants for certain purposes. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1075 69-0 (1985) Author: Williams, Lindon
Sponsor: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the authority of counties to donate money to crime stoppers organizations. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1280 68-0 (1983) Author: Presnal, Bill Relating to the authority of the board of regents of the Texas A&M University System to accept and administer donations of property. House: Higher Education Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 1542 68-0 (1983) Author: Gibson, Jay
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to gifts received by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System; and declaring an emergency. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2181 68-0 (1983) Author: Colbert, Paul
Sponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the creation of the legal excellence fund in the state treasury for the purpose of accepting gifts, grants, and donations from private sources to attain legal excellence in the office of the attorney general. House: Appropriations
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2331 68-0 (1983) Author: Presnal, Bill Relating to authority of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System to accept and administer gifts, donations, grants and endowments, for the use of The Texas A&M University System or any of its component parts. House: Higher Education Committee laid on table subject to call
SB 156 68-0 (1983) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Horn, Jim
Relating to certain powers and duties of the board of regents of North Texas State University. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 517 68-0 (1983) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Gibson, Jay
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of regents of Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to accept donations, grants, endowments, and gifts and manage certain real property; providing for use of funds. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 572 68-0 (1983) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the establishment and administration of a fund and a program to attract to and retain in this state eminent scholars. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 728 68-0 (1983) Author: Caperton, Kent
Sponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to authority of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System to accept and administer donations of property for the use of The Texas A&M University System or any of its component parts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1294 68-0 (1983) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to authority of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System to accept and administer gifts, donations, grants and endowments, for the use of The Texas A&M University System or any of its component parts. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
SB 1435 68-0 (1983) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the acceptance of the gift of a center for health and physical fitness for and on behalf of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
HB 1629 67-0 (1981) Author: Rangel, Irma
Sponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to liability for damages resulting from a person eating certain donated food. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1257 67-0 (1981) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to gifts and grants for the use or benefit of North Texas State University. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
HB 1585 66-0 (1979) Author: Bode, Mary Jane Relating to honoraria and appreciation benefits paid to public servants. House: Elections Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 57 66-0 (1979) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to the coercion of parents of public school students to join or contribute to private organization; providing penalties. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
HB 1306 65-0 (1977) Author: Watson, Ed Relating to the authority of the Adjutant General to accept gifts, to purchase or exchange certain property, and to execute certain leases. House: State Affairs Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 2110 65-0 (1977) Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill" Prohibiting the coercion of parents of public school students to join or contribute to private organizations; providing penalties. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education
SB 107 65-0 (1977) Author: Mengden, Walter Prohibiting the coercion of parents of public school students to join or contribute to private organizations; providing penalties. Senate: Education Referred to subcommittee
SB 418 65-0 (1977) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the authority of the adjutant general to accept certain gifts, to purchase or exchange certain property, and to execute certain leases; creating Adjutant General's Fund and providing for its sources. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SJR 43 65-0 (1977) Author: Mengden, Walter To prohibit state agencies from accepting gifts or grants from private sources. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 822 64-0 (1975) Author: Hutchison, Ray Relating to disclosure of contributions and gifts to certain elected officers; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1236 64-0 (1975) Author: Pentony, Joe Relating to the reporting and regulation of donations, receipts, and disbursements of salary supplementation for certain state officers and employees. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1509 64-0 (1975) Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to gifts to minors. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SJR 51 64-0 (1975) Author: Mengden, Walter Amending Constitution to prohibit certain State agencies from accepting gifts or grants from private sources. Senate: Texas Constitution Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
HB 1470 63-0 (1973) Author: Bales, Larry Relating to donations of property to the University of Texas System and the legal title to such donations; repealing all laws in conflict. House: Education Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1577 63-0 (1973) Author: McAlister, R.B. Relating to the authority of the Texas Library and Historical Commission to accept certain gifts and donations; amending Chapter 503, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 5442b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by adding Section 2A; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs Considered in public hearing
HCR 184 63-0 (1973) Author: Caldwell, Neil
Sponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Establishing administrative policy regarding charitable contributions by employees of state departments and agencies. House: State Affairs Filed without Governor's signature
SB 609 63-0 (1973) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Bales, Larry
Relating to donations of property to the University of Texas System, use of, and legal title to such donations; repealing all laws in conflict. House: Education
Senate: Education
90 Day Bill
SB 845 63-0 (1973) Author: Hightower, Jack
Sponsor: McAlister, R.B.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Library and Historical Commission to accept certain gifts and donations and to its powers, duties and obligations with regard to such gifts and donations in acting for itself and for the state; amending Chapter 503, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971 (Article 5442b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by adding Section 2A; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SCR 96 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Foreman, Wilson
Authorizing State of Texas to accept contributions for the acquisition of a site for a statewide museum.
SB 320 61-0 (1969) Author: Kennard, Don Relating to creating a Texas Conservation Foundation; providing powers, duties, organization, and term of office.
HB 886 56-0 (1959) Author: Latimer, Roy Truett Relating to authorizing the Texas Youth Council to accept gifts, grants, and donations of money, personal property, real property, or anything of value from any source, public or private, acceptable to the Texas Youth Council, subject to the approval of the Governor, for the purpose of locating new facilities and institutions or of improving and expanding existing institutions and facilities.
SB 225 54-0 (1955) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to gifts of securities to minors; providing an additional manner in which such gifts may be made; providing for a custodian of the securities and defining his rights, powers and duties; providing for appointment of a successor custodian; making other provisions relative to the care and management of the securities.
HB 392 51-0 (1949) Author: Presnal, James K. Relating to authorizing the various state institutions of higher learning to accept donations of land, money, buildings and other useful things.
SB 89 51-0 (1949) Author: Bell, John Junior Relating to authorizing guardians of estates of minors to contribute to charitable institutions.
HB 516 47-0 (1941) Author: Halsey, Marcus "Mark (Hop)" Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of Texas Technological College to accept from private sources a gift of building stone for the construction of on the campus of said school of a Museum, Social Science and Anthropological Research building; making a certain appropriation for the purpose of constructing said building.
HB 517 47-0 (1941) Author: Little, G. H. "Jack" Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of the West Texas State Teachers College to accept from private sources a gift of building stone for the completion of a building on the campus of said school to be used as a Museum; making a certain appropriation for the completion of said building.
SB 35 43-1 (1933) Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie" | et. al. Relating to authorizing the receiving of gifts and donations for rehabilitation work, said gifts and donations to be deposited in the State Treasury, subject to the matching of same with Federal Funds to a limited amount.
SB 178 41-0 (1929) Author: McFarlane, William Doddridge | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Governor of the State of Texas to accept gifts of lands to the State to be held and administered as state forests, under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas.
SB 594 41-0 (1929) Author: Russek, Gus Relating to accepting the donation to the State of parts of a site and to purchase other parts of a site for a State Historical Park to be designated the "Stephen F. Austin Memorial Park"; making an appropriation.
SB 98 41-1 (1929) Author: Wirtz, Alvin Jacob Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of the University of Texas to accept and hold in trust for the University a gift form the Executor of the will of E.D. Farmer, Deceased, for the purpose of establishing an international scholarship fund; appropriating certain funds to the University of Texas.
SJR 22 39-0 (1925) Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin | et. al. Relating to authorizing the State Park Board to solicit donations for the purpose of public parks and to accept the title to any such tracts of land. Senate: State Affairs
HJR 4 38-0 (1923) Author: Bryant, Sam A. | et. al. Proposing to amend Section 50, Article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Texas, so that hereafter the legislature shall have power to give or lend the credit of the state for the purchase and improvement of rural and urban homes.
SB 383 34-0 (1915) Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers Relating to authorizing domestic and foreign corporations to make contributions to purely public relief or purely charitable associations actually engaged in relief and charitable work.


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