Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 1181	87-0 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of certain counties to authorize the operation of a golf cart or off-highway vehicle on certain roads.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1284	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paddie, Chris Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of the injection and geologic storage of carbon dioxide in this state.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately
HB 1395	87-0 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to ad valorem taxation.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2136	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thompson, Ed Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Relating to marine vessel projects in the diesel emissions reduction incentive program.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2543	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to the use of county hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain counties.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3228	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to a local option election on the sale of alcoholic beverages in certain areas of a municipality.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3581	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to establishing a coordinated system for the dispatch, triage, transport, and transfer of patients in certain trauma service area regional advisory councils; providing rulemaking authority.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 3753	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
HB 3996	87-0 (2021)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to fees for pipeline construction imposed by certain districts.	House: Natural Resources	Withdrawn from schedule
SB 450	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over the injection and geologic storage of carbon dioxide.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Co-author authorized
SB 1008	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Canales, Terry	Relating to fees for pipeline construction imposed by certain districts.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1216	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to a local option election on the sale of alcoholic beverages in certain areas of a municipality.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1240	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to the ownership of certain wildlife resources of this state.	Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1383	87-0 (2021)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to the authority of certain counties to authorize the operation of a golf cart or off-highway vehicle on certain roads.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
SB 1397	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to regional protocols and processes for patient transfers and related services within the geographic area served by certain trauma service area regional advisory councils.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
SB 2089	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to the use of certain tax revenue to acquire, construct, enhance, upgrade, operate, and maintain convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and spaceport and spacecraft observation facilities in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1031	86-0 (2019)	Author: Deshotel, Joe Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1404	86-0 (2019)	Author: Dean, Jay Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1628	86-0 (2019)	Author: Morrison, Geanie W. Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the authority of coastal counties to adopt certain rules for island parks, beach parks, and public beaches; creating a criminal offense.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1640	86-0 (2019)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to establishing a pilot program to employ a life skills counselor at public high school campuses in certain counties.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Referred to Education
HB 1666	86-0 (2019)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to the authorization by referendum on an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 2199	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Tracy Sponsor: Flores, Peter \| et. al.	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2647	86-0 (2019)	Author: Morrison, Geanie W. \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation of certain state hotel occupancy tax revenue.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee
HB 3024	86-0 (2019)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.	House: House Administration	Left pending in committee
HB 4042	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the municipal hotel occupancy tax.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee
SB 181	86-0 (2019)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1082	86-0 (2019)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al. Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.	House: House Administration Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1114	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the sale or donation of certain school district property for the development of affordable housing for school district personnel and other income-eligible persons.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Left pending in committee
SB 1467	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hughes, Bryan Sponsor: Paddie, Chris	Relating to the municipal hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1572	86-0 (2019)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al. Sponsor: Button, Angie	Relating to municipal registration of vacant buildings in certain municipalities.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	House appoints conferees-reported
SB 1719	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation of certain state hotel occupancy tax revenue.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2194	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1260	85-0 (2017)	Author: Phelan, Dade Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of commercial shrimp unloading; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1494	85-0 (2017)	Author: Morrison, Geanie W. Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately
HB 2252	85-0 (2017)	Author: Faircloth, Wayne \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Larry \| et. al.	Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.	House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2610	85-0 (2017)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the term for a lease of land owned by certain navigation districts.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2968	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the operation of a golf cart or utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective immediately
HB 3064	85-0 (2017)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the dedication and maximization of returns on payments received by this state for economic losses sustained from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
HB 3909	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the powers and duties of a commissioners court to levy and collect taxes on behalf of a navigation district.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 105	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Encouraging Congress to pass legislation allowing the State of Texas to manage the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery out to 200 nautical miles.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Signed by the Governor
SB 1000	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al.	Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Left pending in committee
SB 1270	85-0 (2017)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the allocation and use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1695	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Price, Four	Relating to mosquito control districts established for an urgent public health purpose.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1748	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Canales, Terry	Relating to use of tax revenue by certain development corporations for job-related skills training.	House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately
SCR 36	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Encouraging Congress to pass legislation allowing the State of Texas to manage the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery out to 200 nautical miles.	Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 716	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lozano, J. M. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the certification of certain peace officers to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation	Effective immediately
HB 731	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1063	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to state assistance to certain counties for indigent burial costs.	House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 1213	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee
HB 1687	84-0 (2015)	Author: Faircloth, Wayne \| et. al.	Relating to a study of the feasibility and desirability of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.	House: Land & Resource Management	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1742	84-0 (2015)	Author: Márquez, Marisa \| et. al.	Relating to certain convention center hotel projects.	House: Ways & Means	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1915	84-0 (2015)	Author: Herrero, Abel \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain barrier island coastal municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1957	84-0 (2015)	Author: Faircloth, Wayne	Relating to the definition of urban transit district.	House: Transportation	Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2031	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to the diversion, treatment, and use of marine seawater and the discharge of treated marine seawater and waste resulting from the desalination of marine seawater; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 2538	84-0 (2015)	Author: Oliveira, René \| et. al.	Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.	House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2784	84-0 (2015)	Author: Faircloth, Wayne	Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate camping on public beaches; adding a provision that may be subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Land & Resource Management	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3152	84-0 (2015)	Author: Smith, Wayne	Relating to the administration of the Port of Houston Authority.	House: Special Purpose Districts	Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 3675	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the regulation of commercial development of groundwater in certain areas.	House: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4037	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties; authorizing an increase in the rate of a tax; authorizing the imposition of a tax.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately
HB 4059	84-0 (2015)	Author: Oliveira, René Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to limitations on annexation by and extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately
HJR 40	84-0 (2015)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 320	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the enforcement of certain motor vehicle weight and safety standards.	Senate: Transportation	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 421	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to participation of certain school districts in the three-year high school diploma plan pilot program.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 695	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al. Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne \| et. al.	Relating to a study of the feasibility and desirability of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.	House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/15
SB 697	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the definition of urban transit district.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
SB 749	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain barrier island coastal municipalities.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Left pending in committee
SB 866	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1592	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1738	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to the diversion and use of marine seawater, including the development of marine seawater desalination projects, integrated marine seawater desalination and power projects, and facilities for the storage, conveyance, and delivery of desalinated marine seawater.	Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1817	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to a limitation on the location of solid waste facilities.	Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs	Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1823	84-0 (2015)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
SB 1859	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the restoration of expired eminent domain authority of certain rural rail transportation districts.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
SB 2016	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to limitations on annexation by, extraterritorial jurisdiction of, and the authority to provide electric service of certain municipalities.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 325	83-0 (2013)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the boundaries of public beaches.	House: Land & Resource Management	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 719	83-0 (2013)	Author: Morrison, Geanie Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the operation of a golf cart or utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties; authorizing a fee.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective immediately
HB 1966	83-0 (2013)	Author: Deshotel, Joe Sponsor: Williams, Tommy	Relating to a project that may be undertaken by certain development corporations in connection with infrastructure improvements necessary for municipal area development and revitalization.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately
HB 1967	83-0 (2013)	Author: Deshotel, Joe Sponsor: Williams, Tommy	Relating to use of sales and use tax proceeds by certain economic development corporations for certain job-related skills training.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately
HB 2226	83-0 (2013)	Author: Longoria, Oscar	Relating to a permit exemption for certain drainage districts located in counties bordering the United Mexican States.	House: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2334	83-0 (2013)	Author: Callegari, Bill \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation, development, and treatment of brackish and marine water.	House: Natural Resources	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2623	83-0 (2013)	Author: Oliveira, René \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the authority of certain counties and the General Land Office to temporarily close a beach or beach access point.	House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Administration	Effective immediately
HB 3127	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue for the maintenance and operation of a coliseum in certain counties.	House: Ways & Means	Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3131	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the line of vegetation and authorized development in certain beach areas; authorizing a fee.	House: Land & Resource Management	Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3510	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ritter, Allan	Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties.	House: County Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 3546	83-0 (2013)	Author: Oliveira, René	Relating to the zoning authority of an eligible barrier island municipality.	House: Land & Resource Management	Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3548	83-0 (2013)	Author: Oliveira, René	Relating to a limitation on annexation by certain municipalities.	House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs	Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 3549	83-0 (2013)	Author: Oliveira, René	Relating to annexation by and disannexation from certain municipalities.	House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs	Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
HJR 54	83-0 (2013)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the boundaries of public beaches and declaring that the state holds public beaches in trust for the use of the public.	House: Land & Resource Management	Reported favorably as substituted
HJR 131	83-0 (2013)	Author: Menéndez, José	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 226	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the operation of a golf cart or utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
SB 614	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to an electric utility surcharge to assist owners of certain historic structures with electric bill payments and to promote energy conservation and efficiency.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 782	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to a permit exemption for certain drainage districts located in counties bordering the United Mexican States.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1265	83-0 (2013)	Author: Nichols, Robert Sponsor: Ritter, Allan	Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1337	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the powers of the governing body of a public utility in certain municipalities.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1549	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to pre-event disaster recovery program administration contracts in certain counties.	Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security	Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
SB 1559	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to collection of fees for solid waste management in certain counties.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1574	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the authority of certain counties and the General Land Office to temporarily close a beach or beach access point.	Senate: Natural Resources	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1692	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a limitation on annexation by certain municipalities.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1694	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to annexation by and disannexation from certain municipalities.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SJR 6	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, and authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 1316	82-0 (2011)	Author: Torres, Raul	Relating to the imposition and use of the municipal hotel occupancy tax by certain eligible central municipalities.	House: Ways & Means	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1572	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to the applicability of certain restrictions on the location and operation of concrete crushing facilities.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 2081	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain less populous municipalities located on a barrier island.	House: Land & Resource Management	Left pending in committee
HB 2760	82-0 (2011)	Author: Garza, John	Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax.	House: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee
HB 3317	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hunter, Todd	Relating to the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties.	House: Ways & Means	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 508	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Lozano, J. M. \| et. al.	Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain less populous municipalities located on a barrier island.	House: Land & Resource Management Senate: International Relations & Trade	Effective immediately
SB 977	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Torres, Raul	Relating to the imposition, use, rebate, and refund of certain taxes related to certain hotel business revenue.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately
SB 1250	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to the applicability of certain restrictions on the location and operation of concrete crushing facilities.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1595	82-0 (2011)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
HB 457	81-0 (2009)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management in relation to alternative electrical power for certain service stations in certain populous counties.	House: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1324	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the municipal hotel occupancy tax imposed in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: International Relations & Trade	Effective immediately
HB 2251	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hunter, Todd	Relating to the use of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to clean and maintain beaches in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2653	81-0 (2009)	Author: Oliveira, Rene \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing design-build procedures for construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain utility projects located in certain areas.	House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2681	81-0 (2009)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the first day of instruction for a school year in certain school districts.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
HB 2960	81-0 (2009)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to alternative electrical generators for certain service stations.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 3986	81-0 (2009)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis \| et. al.	Relating to the closure of certain man-made passes between the Gulf of Mexico and inland bays by the commissioner of the General Land Office.	House: Land & Resource Management	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4209	81-0 (2009)	Author: Smith, Wayne	Relating to the regulation of certain barge terminal facilities by certain municipalities.	House: Urban Affairs	Left pending in committee
SB 441	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power and to have an alternative electrical generator.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
SB 989	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the municipal hotel occupancy tax imposed in certain municipalities.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1047	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene	Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by a combined municipally owned electric, water, and wastewater utility situated in an economically distressed area within 30 miles of the Lower Texas Gulf Coast.	House: Natural Resources Senate: International Relations & Trade	Effective immediately
SB 1275	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the first day of instruction for a school year in certain school districts.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education
SB 2043	81-0 (2009)	Author: Williams, Tommy Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis	Relating to the closure or modification of certain man-made passes between the Gulf of Mexico and inland bays by the commissioner of the General Land Office.	House: Land & Resource Management Senate: International Relations & Trade	See remarks for effective date
HB 3270	80-0 (2007)	Author: Eiland, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Williams, Tommy	Relating to authorizing the issuance of anticipation notes or other obligations by issuers located along the Gulf Coast in the event of an emergency.	House: Financial Institutions Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Effective immediately
HB 808	78-0 (2003)	Author: Seaman, Gene Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the use of municipal hotel tax revenue collected by certain coastal municipalities.	House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Administration	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3247	78-0 (2003)	Author: Eiland, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to causeways, bridges, tunnels, turnpikes, and highways in certain counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico and in adjacent counties.	House: Transportation	No action taken in committee
SB 386	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the use of municipal hotel tax revenue collected by certain coastal municipalities.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 694	78-0 (2003)	Author: Janek, Kyle	Relating to the authority of certain counties to prohibit open fires on public beaches.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 695	78-0 (2003)	Author: Janek, Kyle	Relating to the authority of certain counties to prohibit the use or possession of certain fireworks on public beaches.	House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Referred to County Affairs
SB 716	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lindsay, Jon Sponsor: Eiland, Craig	Relating to causeways, bridges, tunnels, turnpikes, and highways in certain counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico and in adjacent counties.	House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security	Effective immediately
HB 202	77-0 (2001)	Author: Seaman, Gene	Relating to the authority of coastal counties to enact ordinances regulating activity on beaches in certain circumstances; providing a penalty.	House: County Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 779	77-0 (2001)	Author: Uher, D.R. Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the establishment of a line of vegetation along the Gulf of Mexico in certain areas of public beach.	House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/01
HB 937	77-0 (2001)	Author: Solis, Jim	Relating to limiting the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to close an area of coastal water to shrimping.	House: State Recreational Resources	Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 3044	77-0 (2001)	Author: Luna, Vilma	Relating to the desalination of water.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3302	77-0 (2001)	Author: Solis, Jim	Relating to a moratorium on the regulation of shrimping by the Parks and Wildlife Department.	House: State Recreational Resources	Left pending in committee
SB 810	77-0 (2001)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a moratorium on the regulation of shrimping by the Parks and Wildlife Department.	Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee
SB 1803	77-0 (2001)	Author: Truan, Carlos	Relating to ceding certain state land to counties and municipalities for use for purposes of a seawall, breakwater, levee, floodway, or drainway.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1146	76-0 (1999)	Author: Seaman, Gene	Relating to the power of certain coastal counties to enact ordinances; providing a penalty.	House: County Affairs	Referred to County Affairs
HB 1655	76-0 (1999)	Author: Luna, Vilma \| et. al. Sponsor: Truan, Carlos	Relating to the rate and allocation of the hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately
HB 3277	76-0 (1999)	Author: Cook, Robert Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to research in agriculture production and its effect on water use and availability and wildlife habitats.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
SB 1508	76-0 (1999)	Author: Truan, Carlos Sponsor: Luna, Vilma	Relating to the rate and allocation of the hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 463	75-0 (1997)	Author: Zbranek, Zeb Sponsor: Galloway, Michael	Relating to the hotel occupancy tax revenue of certain counties that border the Gulf of Mexico.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately
HB 891	73-0 (1993)	Author: Hunter, Todd Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the use of revenue generated by the hotel tax by counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SCR 8	71-4 (1990)	Author: Brooks, Chet Sponsor: Saunders, Robert	Urging the Department of State to pursue special area designation for the Gulf of Mexico under the MARPOL treaty.	House: Environmental Affairs	Signed by the Governor
HB 805	70-0 (1987)	Author: Cavazos, Eddie	Relating to the disclosure of public beach rights to a purchaser of property located on a barrier island fronting the Gulf of Mexico.	House: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 14	69-0 (1985)	Author: Criss, Lloyd Sponsor: Brooks, Chet	Relating to the notice required in certain real estate transactions involving property in a county that borders the Gulf of Mexico.	House: Business & Commerce Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 285	69-0 (1985)	Author: Uher, D.R.	Relating to the location of solid waste facilities that handle hazardous waste.	House: Environmental Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1376	69-0 (1985)	Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob Sponsor: Brown, J.E.	Relating to taking water from the Gulf of Mexico without a water rights permit.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
SB 715	69-0 (1985)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to the authority of certain cities and their park boards over parks, certain facilities, and other public improvements.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2048	68-0 (1983)	Author: Uher, D.R.	Relating to restricting solid waste facilities for storage, processing, or disposal of hazardous waste.	House: Natural Resources	Referred to subcommittee
HB 2227	68-0 (1983)	Author: Davis, Mark R. Sponsor: Brown, J.E.	Relating to the authority of any general-law city, town or village to annex up to 5,280 feet gulfward of the coastline.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 904	68-0 (1983)	Author: Truan, Carlos	Relating to the environmental protection of certain gulf coast beach areas.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 1365	68-0 (1983)	Author: Truan, Carlos	Relating to restricting solid waste facilities for storage, processing, or disposal of hazardous waste.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to subcommittee
HB 394	67-0 (1981)	Author: Benedict, Jerry L.	Relating to notice by sellers of real property adjoining the Gulf of Mexico or an arm of the Gulf of Mexico of a possible effect of erosion on property lines.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to subcommittee
HB 414	67-0 (1981)	Author: McBee, Susan Gurley	Relating to the temporary diversion and use of water from an international stream by holders of water rights.	House: Natural Resources	Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 1483	67-0 (1981)	Author: McLeod, E. Douglas	Providing for reserve deputy sheriffs in coastal counties to be organized for the purposes of Marine Safety and Lifeguard functions.	House: Security & Sanctions	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2403	67-0 (1981)	Author: Uher, D.R.	Relating to the creation of seawall commissions in coastal counties.	House: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 1182	67-0 (1981)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to certain contracts and contracting procedures of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1267	67-0 (1981)	Author: Brown, J.E.	Relating to increasing the maximum hotel occupancy tax for cities bordering the Gulf of Mexico under 75,000 population according to the last Federal Census to seven percent and to the disposition of revenue from the tax.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1288	67-0 (1981)	Author: Brown, J.E.	Relating to the creation of seawall commissions in coastal counties.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1646	66-0 (1979)	Author: Criss, Lloyd	Relating to the issuance of certain revenue bonds by cities and towns located on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, or any channel, canal, bay or inlet connected therewith, having a population of more than 5,000 inhabitants.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1647	66-0 (1979)	Author: Criss, Lloyd Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to the rights, powers, authority, privileges, and functions of cities and towns on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico or connecting waters regarding harbor, wharf, dock, and port facilities; containing other provisions relating to the subject.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
SB 78	66-0 (1979)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to the power of counties bordering on the Gulf of Mexico to enact ordinances.	Senate: Natural Resources	Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 1070	66-0 (1979)	Author: Ogg, Jack	Relating to zoning in certain counties on the Gulf of Mexico; and providing a penalty.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1176	66-0 (1979)	Author: Jones, Gene Sponsor: Hanna, Joe	Relating to the gulfward boundaries of counties, cities, towns or villages on the Gulf of Mexico; providing the extent of application of this Act.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
HCR 62	65-0 (1977)	Author: Powers, Pike Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Requesting the governor to have made a study devising a method of improving the state's decision-making processes relating to the natural resources of the Gulf Coast.	House: State Affairs Senate: Administration	Signed by the Governor
HCR 65	65-0 (1977)	Author: Powers, Pike	Reaffirming commitment to existing policies for protection and development of the natural resources of the Gulf Coast.	House: State Affairs	Assigned to Resolutions Calendar
HB 1482	64-0 (1975)	Author: Caldwell, Neil	Relating to the boundary lines of counties and independent school districts from the coastline to the three marine league line.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
HB 2174	64-0 (1975)	Author: Hale, L. DeWitt	Providing that counties and incorporated cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or its tidewater limits may reasonably regulate sanitary, safety conditions and use so as to promote the public health, safety and welfare; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs	Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1055	64-0 (1975)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to the powers and authority of a beach park board of trustees regarding the advertising, acquisition, financing, and improvement of recreational facilities.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HJR 34	63-0 (1973)	Author: Baker, Andrew Z.	Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution authorizing the creation and financing of a state insurance corporation to insure public property in the Gulf Coast area.	House: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 331	63-0 (1973)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to regulation of the sale of subdivided land in any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico, providing a penalty.	Senate: State Affairs	Sent to subcommittee
HB 1035	62-0 (1971)	Author: Lemmon, Ray Sponsor: Brooks, Chet	Relating to providing for the advertisement of taking of bids on contracts on amounts exceeding $10,000 or of a duration of more than two years; relating to regulating operation of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.
HB 1199	62-0 (1971)	Author: Braun, Rex \| et. al.	Relating to counties to be included in the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.
SJR 42	62-0 (1971)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas; to provide that certain counties and cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico may levy a tax to pay for bonds issued for the construction of sea walls and breakwaters upon the vote of the majority of the resident property owners voting in an election.
HB 230	61-0 (1969)	Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" \| et. al.	Relating to prohibiting the taking of shell or mudshell from any reef, bar, lake, or bay within the waters of the Gulf of Mexico under the jurisdiction of this state for a certain period; providing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 817	61-0 (1969)	Author: Uher, D.R. \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing school districts on the Gulf Coast to extend their boundaries into the Gulf.
HB 945	61-0 (1969)	Author: Cavness, Don	Relating to the dedication and disposition of the proceeds of the sale, lease, or rental of certain underwater lands, including the beds of the Gulf of Mexico, bays, inlets, rivers, and lakes.
HB 1030	61-0 (1969)	Author: Cummings, Russell Bennett \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or the tidewater limits thereof to exercise certain zoning powers in certain areas in said county; providing for administration, enforcement and remedies.
HB 1031	61-0 (1969)	Author: Cummings, Russell Bennett \| et. al.	Relating to declaring a moratorium on the sale or leasing of the surface estate in state-owned submerged lands, beaches, and islands under any existing laws of this state, pending receipt of the Interagency Natural Resources Council study of these submerged lands, beaches, and islands or until May 31, 1973, whichever is earlier.
HB 1032	61-0 (1969)	Author: Kilpatrick, Rufus U. \| et. al.	Relating to declaring the public policy of the State of Texas concerning the maintenance and cleaning of public beaches; providing for payment of state funds to certain cities and counties through the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SB 556	61-0 (1969)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" \| et. al.	Relating to the public policy of the State of Texas concerning the right of the public to have free and unrestricted right of ingress and egress to and from the state-owned beaches bordering on the seaward shore of the Gulf of Mexico.
SB 558	61-0 (1969)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" \| et. al.	Relating to permits for certain excavation activities in certain coastal areas; providing a penalty for violations.
SB 813	61-0 (1969)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to the creation of park boards of trustees by certain Home Rule cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico.
SB 20	61-1 (1969)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to the creation of park boards of trustees by certain Home Rule cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico and to the authority of the Boards.
SB 28	61-1 (1969)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to declaring the public policy of this state regarding the recreational use of certain beaches; authorizing the licensing of certain business establishments which do not interfere with such use; providing for certain exemptions; providing a penalty for violations.
SB 36	61-2 (1969)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to the creation of park boards of trustees by certain Home-Rule cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico.
HB 380	60-0 (1967)	Author: Kilpatrick, Rufus U. \| et. al.	Relating to prohibiting the use of seines or nets of over 160 feet in length in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico within 6 miles of the North Jetty of the pass or ship channel leading from Bolivar Roads and Galveston Bay to the Gulf of Mexico and regulating the use of nets less than 150 feet in length; providing a penalty for violations.
SB 198	60-0 (1967)	Author: Connally, Wayne W.	Relating to the acquisition of an international toll bridge by a city or town.
SB 152	59-0 (1965)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to authorizing Gulf Coast counties to regulate motor vehicle traffic and prohibit littering on certain beaches.
SB 222	59-0 (1965)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to the regulation by certain municipalities of motor traffic and littering on certain lands bordering on the Gulf of Mexico.
HB 1035	57-0 (1961)	Author: Stewart, III, Maco \| et. al.	Relating to amending a certain Act relating to certain cities bordering upon the Gulf of Mexico; validating bonds heretofore issued and proceedings and actions of such cities and their governing bodies in connection with such bonds, and validating conveyances or grants of properties and rights in properties, real or personal, to any such city, in connection with or relating to any park improvement or pier acquired or constructed.
HJR 56	57-0 (1961)	Author: La Valle, Peter J. "Pete" \| et. al.	Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas permitting the Legislature to delegate certain zoning powers to the governing body of any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or the tidewater limits thereof.
SJR 19	57-0 (1961)	Author: Reagan, Bruce A. \| et. al.	Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to permit the Legislature to delegate certain zoning powers to the governing body of any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or the tidewater limits thereof.
HB 128	57-1 (1961)	Author: Harrington, D. Roy	Relating to amending a certain Article of the Penal Code of Texas relating to pound nets in Gulf Waters.
SB 45	57-3 (1962)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to authorizing Home-Rule cities having a population in excess of 60,000 and bordering on the Gulf of Mexico having beaches suitable for park purposes to establish a Beach Park Board of Trustees.
HB 155	56-0 (1959)	Author: Parish, Harold Burton	Relating to amending certain acts so as to permit any city located on the Gulf of Mexico to build, acquire, purchase, take over, construct, enlarge, extend, repair, maintain, improve, replace, develop, regulate, operate, lease, mortgage and encumber their harbors, ports or navigational facilities.
HB 232	56-0 (1959)	Author: Conley, Carl C.	Relating to amending certain acts so as to authorize the construction of causeways, bridges and tunnels in any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico which has a population of twenty thousand (20,000) or more.
HB 282	56-0 (1959)	Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob" \| et. al.	Relating to regulating the method of taking fish in the bays, inlets, passes and tidal waters and from points less than 300 yards from the coastline of the mainland of the State of Texas and islands of the Gulf of Mexico; providing penalties.
SB 21	56-0 (1959)	Author: Reagan, Bruce A.	Relating to amending certain acts so as to authorize the construction of causeways, bridges and tunnels in any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico which has a population of twenty thousand (20,000) or more.
SB 383	56-0 (1959)	Author: Wood, Bill D.	Relating to establishing and providing for a State mentally retarded school.
HB 31	56-1 (1959)	Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob" \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the protection of State and public uses of the seashore bordering the Gulf of Mexico and prohibiting obstruction or interference with such uses.
HB 70	56-1 (1959)	Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob" \| et. al.	Relating to defining an area presumed to be a public easement to the open shore and surf of the State of Texas; providing certain standards of proof of claimants to ownership and use of the sandy shore in question; prohibiting interference with such easement.
HB 14	56-2 (1959)	Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob" \| et. al.	Relating to the protection of State and public uses of the seashore bordering the Gulf of Mexico and prohibiting obstruction or interference with such uses; providing for enforcement by injunctions and penalties and other rights and procedures relating thereto.
SB 9	56-2 (1959)	Author: Baker, Robert W. \| et. al.	Relating to affirming and protecting the right of the public use of certain state-owned beaches or such larger area extending from the line of mean low tide to the line of vegetation, in the event the public has acquired a right of use or easement to or over such area by prescription, dedication, or has retained a right by virtue of a continuous right in the public bordering on the seaward shore of the Gulf of Mexico.
HB 754	54-0 (1955)	Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick	Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for geological, geophysical and other surveys and investigations of islands, salt water lakes, bays, inlets, marshes and reefs owned by the State of Texas within tidewater limits and that portion of the Gulf of Mexico within the jurisdiction of Texas, and all unsold public free school land both surveyed and unsurveyed, and all rivers and channels belonging to the State; providing for the promulgation of rules and regulations to prevent the unnecessary pollution of waters, destruction of fish, oysters and other marine life and obstruction of navigation; providing for the issuance of permits; providing a fee and directing the deposit thereof in the State Treasury to the credit of the Permanent School Fund; providing a fee and directing the deposit thereof in the State Treasury to the credit of the Land Office Mineral Fund; creating such a Fund; providing that said Fund shall be used for the enforcement and supervision of rules and regulations and all other lawful purposes involved in mineral leasing, exploration and development; making an appropriation out of said Fund; providing for the transfer of funds in excess of $30,000 remaining in said Fund at the end of the biennium ending August 31, 1957, to the General Revenue Fund.
SB 117	54-0 (1955)	Author: Kazen, Jr., Abraham "Chick"	Relating to authorizing certain Home Rule Cities owning a portion of an international bridge over the Rio Grande River to issue revenue bonds payable from net revenues of such bridge for the purpose of providing funds to construct capital improvements to such bridge; to pledge the net revenues and secure by trust indenture or supplement any existing trust indenture; authorizing parity revenue bonds for such purposes and the execution of a trust indenture or supplement further securing the bonds; validating any bonds authorized and proceedings passed or executed in connection therewith on or prior to effective date of this Act; providing a severability clause; providing that no such bonds or proceedings shall be validated if litigation is pending questioning any such bonds or proceedings on the effective date of this Act.
HB 835	50-0 (1947)	Author: Cannon, Oscar E.	Relating to authorizing certain counties to construct, acquire, improve, operate and maintain causeways, bridges, tunnels, or combinations thereof, in, over, through or under the waters of the Gulf of Mexico or any bay or inlet opening thereinto; repealing all laws in conflict herewith to the extent of the conflict; providing a saving clause.
SB 76	50-0 (1947)	Author: Kelley, Rogers	Relating to amending a previous Act, acquisition of and payment for causeways, bridges and tunnels by certain counties in Texas so as to eliminate certain restrictions as to the location of such causeways, bridges and tunnels.
SB 130	50-0 (1947)	Author: Phillips, Jimmy	Relating to amending a previous Act, by providing for elections for bond issues; containing a severability and a saving clause.
SB 338	50-0 (1947)	Author: Kelley, Rogers	Relating to extending the gulfward boundaries of all coastal counties of this state.
SB 400	50-0 (1947)	Author: Kelley, Rogers \| et. al.	Relating to declaring the sovereignty of Texas along its Gulfward seacoast; amending a previous Act.
HB 13	48-0 (1943)	Author: Markle, Donald M. \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the protection of coastal navigable waters of the State of Texas against pollution; providing penalties; repealing laws in conflict with this Act.
HB 2	47-0 (1941)	Author: Brown, Jr., Sherwood \| et. al.	Relating to granting certain cities the right of use and occupancy for park purposes of tidelands and bed and waters of the Gulf of Mexico to a certain extent.
SB 13	47-0 (1941)	Author: Stone, William E.	Relating to granting to certain cities in this State bordering upon the Gulf of Mexico the right of use and occupancy for park purposes of tidelands and bed and waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
HB 689	44-0 (1935)	Author: Jefferson, Pat Curtis \| et. al.	Relating to repealing certain statute preventing commercial fishing in open waters of Gulf of Mexico on outside of Padre Island.
HB 840	43-0 (1933)	Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund \| et. al.	Relating to validating and legalizing the authorization of bonds issued by or on behalf of any county, city, district, or political subdivision of this State for the construction of sea walls.
HB 923	43-0 (1933)	Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"	Relating to empowering certain cities to build, construct and maintain bridges across streams, inlet or arm of the Gulf of Mexico, and providing rules and regulations for operation.
HB 196	43-1 (1933)	Author: McKee, Harry L. \| et. al.	Relating to granting authority to the State Highway Department to acquire by purchase, and/or to construct, maintain, operate and control ferries over and across any bay, arm, channel, or salt water lake emptying into the Gulf of Mexico, or any inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, any river or other navigable waters of this State where such ferries connect designated State highways, and which may be made self-liquidating or partially self-liquidating
HB 818	42-0 (1931)	Author: Carpenter, William C.	Relating to authorizing the Commissioners' Courts of all counties adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico to issue time warrants bearing interest not exceeding eight per cent (8%) per annum to be used in the payment either by outright purchase, or after condemnation proceedings, of lands for right of way and dumping ground purposes for an Intra-coastal canal.
SB 20	42-1 (1931)	Author: Gainer, Charles Salter	Relating to amending certain Acts by conferring upon all counties adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico the right of eminent domain, where land, right of way or easements or dumping ground privileges are necessary to be secured for the construction of an intra-coastal canal.
HB 461	41-0 (1929)	Author: Hogg, Mike	Relating to prohibiting the building, construction, extension, operation or maintenance of any pipe line leading into waters of the Gulf of Mexico, which pipe line is used or designed to be used for transporting, handling, loading, unloading or discharging oil, gas, or any derivative of oil or gas, or any other product or commodity susceptible of being transported into tanks, ships, vessels, barges, or any water-craft or any agency for loading water-craft, and providing a penalty and imposing upon the Attorney General of Texas the duty of bringing timely suit to prevent and restrain the violation of this Law, and fixing the jurisdiction and venue of such action.
SB 144	41-2 (1929)	Author: Parr, Archer "Archie"	Relating to regulating fishing and the taking of fish and shrimp in certain coastal waters; establishing prohibitions and penalties in connection therewith.
HB 664	39-0 (1925)	Author: Faulk, Harry L.	Relating to amending certain statutes by specifically providing that the provisions thereof shall extend to levees, dikes, floodways and drainways	House: Conservation and Reclamation
SB 139	33-0 (1913)	Author: Willacy, John G.	Relating to authorizing the purchase, construction, maintenance and operation of combination bridges, dams, dykes, causeways and roadways in, over and across any arm of the Gulf of Mexico, or inlet thereof, or any of the salt water bays wholly within the limits of the State of Texas, for the purpose of providing a causeway, roadway or highway for vehicles, teams, pedestrians, railroads, and for every other character of inland transportation; giving the right of eminent domain.
SJR 22	33-0 (1913)
SB 348	32-0 (1911)	Author: Murray, Sr., William Owen	Relating to providing for the protection of the fish and oysters within tide water limits along the Gulf coast of this State from the most interior point of tidewater seaward co-extensive with the jurisdiction of the State and the fish in such fresh water lakes inland as may be owned by the State; and providing penalties for the violation of this Act, and appropriating to certain funds the proceeds from sale and fines arising under this Act.
SB 13	27-1 (1901)		Relating to giving effect to Section VII, Article XI, of the Constitution, authorizing all counties and cities bordering on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico to construct seawalls and breakwaters, to issue bonds therefor, and levy a tax for the payment thereof.
SB 346	22-0 (1891)		Relating to encouraging the construction and maintenance of deep water harbors, navigable channels, docks, and wharves on the gulf coast within the State of Texas.

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