HB 17 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to official misconduct by and removal of prosecuting attorneys.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
HB 157 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EL PASO COUNTY | EL PASO SCHOOL OF LAW | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers
HB 325 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a district or county attorney participating as counsel in certain proceedings in federal court.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers | Weapons
HB 1077 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 1170 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1258 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Lawyers | WITNESSES
HB 1383 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to procedures in a criminal case after a defendant is found competent to stand trial and to consequences arising from certain violations of those procedures.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | Lawyers | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 1499 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the duties of court-appointed guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, and amicus attorneys in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers
HB 1502 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to required training regarding trauma-informed care for certain judges and attorneys.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety | SUPREME COURT
HB 1528 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to magistration proceedings for criminal defendants and the retention of related records, to services and representation provided to indigent criminal defendants and indigent juveniles, and to the governance and administration of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES | TELECONFERENCING
HB 1610 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the defense of this state or a state agency in actions challenging the constitutionality of a state statute.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers
HB 1627 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to implicit bias training for justices and judges of state courts, judicial officers, certain court personnel, and attorneys licensed to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1911 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health Care Providers | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Lawyers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1915 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to land services performed by a landman.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Energy--General | Energy--Geothermal | Energy--Nuclear | Energy--Solar | Energy--Wind | Lawyers | Mines & Mineral Resources | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1918 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to publication by the attorney general of a contingent fee contract for legal services for political subdivisions and related information.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Lawyers | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--General
HB 2059 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training provided by local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Judges | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Lawyers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2384 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to court administration, including the knowledge, efficiency, training, and transparency requirements for candidates for or holders of judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTINUING EDUCATION | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Elections--Judicial | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 2523 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the reimbursement of expenses to certain counsel appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses | TRAVEL
HB 2527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the duty of an attorney representing the state to disclose certain information regarding a defendant convicted of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUPREME COURT
HB 2846 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 3079 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to a pilot program for the provision of free legal representation to certain indigent tenants in eviction suits.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 3429 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to access to justice courts by legal aid offices or other providers of pro bono legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Justice | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Lawyers
HB 4282 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information maintained by state licensing agencies.
House: State Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4487 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for prosecutors and certain criminal lawyers practicing in rural counties.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RURAL | STUDENT LOANS
HB 4630 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to access to and notification of protective order registry information for civil attorneys, courts, prosecuting attorneys, peace officers, and victims pro se.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ANTHONY'S LAW | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIME VICTIMS | Lawyers | PEACE OFFICERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 4699 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the appointment of an attorney pro tem for certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers
HB 4771 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to the creation of tenant legal services offices by local governments to assist low-income residential tenants in eviction cases and in cases involving discrimination based on the tenants' disabilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 5010 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the classification of a grievance filed with the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 5101 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to procedures for a complaint filed with the State Bar of Texas against an attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 5253 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in common law and statutory tort claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 174 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EL PASO COUNTY | EL PASO SCHOOL OF LAW | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers
SB 510 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information maintained by state licensing agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 559 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 604 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to land services performed by a landman.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
| Energy--General | Energy--Geothermal | Energy--Wind | Lawyers | Mines & Mineral Resources | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Franchise
SB 950 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county attorney against certain lawsuits in federal court.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Lawyers
SB 1046 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the reimbursement of expenses to certain counsel appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal proceeding.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses | TRAVEL
SB 1525 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in property tax appraisal records.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--General | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1843 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 1906 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for prosecutors and certain criminal lawyers practicing in rural counties.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RURAL | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2120 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, David
Relating to the establishment of a family protection representation program within the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 2357 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--District | Lawyers | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2461 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to procedures for a complaint filed with the State Bar of Texas against an attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 2462 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the classification of a grievance filed with the State Bar of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 43 88-4 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Filed
| CHILD CUSTODY | Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 179 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | WITNESSES
HB 565 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to required training regarding trauma-informed care for certain judges and attorneys.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Courts--Judges | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | SUPREME COURT
HB 566 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to requiring trauma training for certain attorneys.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 679 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 695 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | WITNESSES
HB 743 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to a maximum allowable caseload for certain attorneys.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 852 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the powers, duties, and qualifications of an amicus attorney in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 1103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the representation of an indigent person in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 1315 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 1428 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to procurement by a political subdivision of a contingent fee contract for legal services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Lawyers | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local
HB 1711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the eligibility of certain attorneys to be employed by a public defender's office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1712 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the representation of an indigent person in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1974 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to contingent fee contracts for legal services.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers
HB 2393 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to State Bar of Texas elections.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 2446 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the reimbursement of expenses to certain counsel appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers
HB 2714 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to implicit bias training for justices and judges of state courts, judicial officers, certain court personnel, and attorneys licensed to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 3245 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to eliminating the court appointed advocates.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers | VOLUNTEERS
HB 3826 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to bail bond surety advertising by a licensed attorney.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ADVERTISING | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Lawyers
HB 3940 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 3988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers
HB 4034 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem to represent an unborn child during a court proceeding authorizing a pregnant minor to consent to an abortion.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 4347 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to address confidentiality on certain documents for certain federal officials and family members of certain federal officials or federal or state court judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4543 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to firm names used by licensed attorneys.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
SB 56 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the availability of personal information of a current or former federal prosecutor or public defender.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers | Protection of Personal Information
SB 247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 418 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to disclosure to legislators of certain attorney grievance information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Lawyers | Legislature
SB 484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the right of a member of the state military forces to retain private legal counsel and file a civil action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | Military & Veterans
SB 515 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to procurement by a political subdivision of a contingent fee contract for legal services.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local
SB 755 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to protection of a client's money and property by an attorney representing the client; creating civil liability.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 891 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to State Bar of Texas elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 904 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to requiring trauma training for certain attorneys.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 960 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program that allows counties to establish public guardians for certain incapacitated persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | SUPREME COURT
SB 1134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to address confidentiality on certain documents for certain federal officials and family members of certain federal officials or federal or state court judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Courts--Judges | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the approval by the comptroller of certain contracts for legal services between an attorney and the attorney general.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1821 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 1897 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem for children in the managing conservatorship of this state and funding those attorneys ad litem through an instant-ticket lottery.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 29 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.
Filed
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 213 87-1 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
Filed
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 167 87-2 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
Filed
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 107 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to certain procedures relating to children placed under a parental child safety placement.
Filed
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers
HB 103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers
HB 211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers
HB 221 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 575 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child | GRANDPARENTS | Lawyers
HB 743 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the appointment and duties of an attorney ad litem for certain relatives in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1162 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Lawyers
HB 1285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to exemptions to reporting and list requirements for certain attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, amicus attorneys, mediators, and guardians.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Lawyers
HB 1317 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the compensation of certain court-appointed attorneys.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Lawyers
HB 1359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to an attorney identification card for entrance into a building that houses a court; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1456 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent person in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1457 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to attorneys representing indigent defendants in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1637 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to required training regarding trauma-informed care for certain judges and attorneys.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Courts--Judges | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | SUPREME COURT
HB 1834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to invoices and payments under certain state contracts for outside legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1916 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requiring trauma training for certain attorneys.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 2251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to certain deceptive advertising of legal services; imposing civil penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Lawyers
HB 2316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 24th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
HB 2398 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Juries | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | WITNESSES
HB 2420 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 293rd Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
HB 2427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | WITNESSES
HB 2437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 2826 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by certain governmental entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--General
HB 2844 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the licensure in this state of certain attorneys who are licensed to practice law in another state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2910 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of certain persons obtained for the purposes of voting.
House: Elections Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Lawyers | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3308 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to nonprofit legal services corporations.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Insurance--General | Lawyers
HB 3359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to pro bono legal services for veterans and service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Lawyers | Military & Veterans | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 3360 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
| Lawyers | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--County & Statutory | Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3605 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem to represent an unborn child during a judicial bypass proceeding for an abortion for a pregnant minor.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3903 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a state defense attorney to represent certain defendants in proceedings before state appellate courts and coordinate continuing legal education for criminal defense attorneys.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Courts--General | Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers
HB 4462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Lawyers
HJR 63 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 28 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by a state agency or political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 41 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to exemptions to reporting and list requirements for certain attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, amicus attorneys, mediators, and guardians.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 246 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the composition and duties of the capital and forensic writs committee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS COMMITTEE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 333 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Lawyers
SB 375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the eligibility of certain applicants for state bar examination.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUPREME COURT
SB 471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to probate and guardianship matters and certain procedures for persons who are incapacitated or have a mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 940 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 24th Judicial District.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
SB 1189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to certain deceptive advertising of legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Lawyers
SB 1199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to settlement and disposition of complaints against attorneys filed with the state bar.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Lawyers
SB 1370 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to invoices and payments under certain state contracts for outside legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1426 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment by a county of public guardians for certain incapacitated persons and funding for guardianships by public guardians and related services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Protection of Personal Information | SUPREME COURT
SB 1623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to nonprofit legal services corporations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Insurance--General | Lawyers
SB 1633 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a program within the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System to provide reimbursement for legal representation in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
SB 1975 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to probate and guardianship matters and proceedings and other matters involving probate courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 2047 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to pro bono legal services for veterans and service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR VETERANS SERVICES, TEXAS | Lawyers | Military & Veterans | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 2048 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Lawyers | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SJR 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Lawyers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 46 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 169 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 205 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to procedures for ordering the required participation in services in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a person's eligibility to take the state's bar examination and to supreme court approval of law schools for the purpose of establishing eligibility.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 557 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons and to the return of certain fees to a person whose criminal record has been expunged; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Lawyers
HB 584 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to litigation financing transactions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Consumer Protection | Financial--General | Lawyers
HB 730 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a disclosure by an attorney before accepting representation of a client in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 744 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 1020 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to volunteer practice by an inactive member of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1027 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of self-help resources on the Internet website of a state court and in the court building.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | INTERNET | Lawyers | LEGAL SELF-HELP
HB 1278 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to availability of personal information of certain current and former prosecutors.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1714 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers
HB 1944 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to captive insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Lawyers
HB 1951 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to firm names used by licensed attorneys.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUPREME COURT
HB 2102 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state bar.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | SUPREME COURT
HB 2103 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2335 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to requiring evidence-based trauma training for certain attorneys, court-appointed volunteer advocates, child-care workers, and child protective services employees.
House: Human Services
Postponed
| Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2361 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to a study regarding the appointment and use of attorneys ad litem in cases involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers | PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
HB 2843 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 3109 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers
HB 3199 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 3322 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice immigration law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice and educational requirements for a notary public appointment; authorizing a fee; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Lawyers | Notaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3411 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in certain capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 3627 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to compliance with ethical and statutory requirements by out-of-state attorneys providing legal services in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Ethics | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 3658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to procedures in mental health cases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3847 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to guardianships, substitutes for guardianships, and durable powers of attorney for persons with disabilities or who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3879 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to nonlawyer representation in an appeal of an eviction suit.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 3902 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to commencement and prosecution of certain actions by and to investigations conducted by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--Foreign Trade Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers | SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
HJR 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for appellate judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Lawyers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 37 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the requirement to obtain certification for attorneys representing persons in guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to estates and to guardianships, substitutes for guardianships, and durable powers of attorney for persons with disabilities or who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Lawyers | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 41 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the demand for an accounting from an attorney in fact or agent of a principal by certain persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Lawyers | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the eligibility of applicants for the state bar examination.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUPREME COURT
SB 302 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state bar.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | SUPREME COURT
SB 303 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | SUPREME COURT
SB 325 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Lawyers
SB 416 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 435 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to volunteer practice by an inactive member of the State Bar of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | VOLUNTEERS
SB 469 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers
SB 847 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to abolishing the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Lawyers | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 915 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to captive insurance companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Lawyers
SB 1058 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers
SB 1424 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to criminal procedure, including grand jury proceedings and the appointment of an attorney pro tem for certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers
SB 1499 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Insurance--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1655 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the availability of certain information under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | Lawyers | Open Records
SB 1741 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to attorneys in certain counties who are qualified for appointment to represent a defendant with a mental illness.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 332 85-1 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | WITNESSES
HB 392 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers | WITNESSES
HB 39 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons and to substitutes for guardianships for certain adults with disabilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT ACT
HB 44 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers
HB 46 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers
HB 59 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers
HB 230 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 316 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this state.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Lawyers | PLATTING
HB 723 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem and attorney ad litem for a minor in an application for a court order authorizing the minor to consent to an abortion.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | Family--Child Protection | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 803 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the filing of a complaint for certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 851 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to children's advocacy centers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers | Minors--Crimes Against | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 1129 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to an exemption from the attorney occupation tax for attorneys exclusively offering pro bono legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1190 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the compensation of property owners whose property is damaged as a result of a pursuit involving a federal law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Law Enforcement | Lawyers | Property Interests--General
HB 1195 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a disclosure by an attorney before accepting representation of a client in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1531 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the making and receiving of referrals for legal services by certain legislators and executive officers; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Placed on General State Calendar
| Ethics | Lawyers | Legislature | State Officers
HB 1537 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the sunset review of the authority of the governing bodies of taxing units to contract with attorneys to represent the taxing units in enforcing the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes on property in the taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Lawyers | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 1644 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the oath of a person admitted to practice law in the State of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Lawyers | OATHS
HB 1817 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 132nd Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
HB 1824 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the applicability of certain definitions and certain laws governing attorneys ad litem, and amicus attorneys in family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Family--General | Lawyers
HB 1879 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to exemptions from continuing education requirements for certain county commissioners.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Lawyers
HB 1909 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the oath of a person admitted to practice law in the State of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | OATHS
HB 2038 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to legal representation for certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Lawyers | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2045 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of attorneys who hold a law license issued by another state to take the state bar examination.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Intergovernmental Relations | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2069 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the administration of foreclosure sales of real property.
House: Business & Industry
Reported favorably as substituted
| Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | FORECLOSURES | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2193 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the office of a public defender appointed by the Commissioners Court of Randall County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | RANDALL COUNTY
HB 2281 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a feasibility study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the establishment of a law school campus extension in El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EL PASO, CITY OF | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers
HB 2396 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to eliminating requirements that certain public institutions of higher education set aside portions of tuition for student loan repayment programs for certain physicians and state attorneys.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | PHYSICIANS
HB 2446 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to a study and report on online law schools and on the licensing of attorneys who obtain degrees through online or correspondence law schools or who become licensed through other nontraditional methods.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2525 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES
HB 2573 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a deceptive trade practice related to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Lawyers | Notaries | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the effects of default on a student loan administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on renewal of certain licenses.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | LOANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STUDENT LOANS | SUPREME COURT
HB 2710 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the duty of an attorney ad litem to locate and represent a defendant in a suit to collect a delinquent ad valorem tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2723 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 2750 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | Lawyers
HB 2817 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to fees and costs imposed by mortgagees or mortgage servicers for certain legal services performed by an attorney.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| FORECLOSURES | Lawyers | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2894 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the election of certain county bail bond board members.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2895 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the payment of certain attorney ad litem fees in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| County Government--Finance | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 3003 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the appointment of counsel in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 3051 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an exemption for attorneys from athlete agent registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ATHLETE AGENTS | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3090 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies, administrators, and sales representatives; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--General | Lawyers | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3218 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to litigation financing transactions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Consumer Protection | Financial--General | Lawyers
HB 3338 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants arrested for, charged with, or taking appeal from a conviction of an assault punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES
HB 3906 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction and the appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3914 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to certain court-initiated guardianship proceedings involving individuals believed to be incapacitated persons including the appointment of a guardian ad litem or court investigator.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 4048 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to mental health assessments and evaluations of children in foster care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Lawyers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 60 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to video recordings made by children's advocacy centers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers | Minors--Crimes Against | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 260 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to caseloads for attorneys who are appointed to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 504 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 132nd Judicial District.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
SB 534 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the oath of a person admitted to practice law in the State of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Lawyers | OATHS
SB 772 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to legal representation for certain emergency services districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Lawyers | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 822 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the applicability of certain definitions and certain laws governing attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, and amicus attorneys in family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--General | Lawyers
SB 986 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to information obtained by a guardian ad litem representing a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
SB 1060 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the regulation of public insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | Lawyers | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS
SB 1217 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the duty of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child to meet with the child before court hearings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
SB 1250 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain rights of witnesses who appear before a grand jury; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | WITNESSES
SB 1369 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to reports on attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, guardian, mediator, and competency evaluator appointments made by courts in this state and an interim study on a billing system for attorneys ad litem.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Interim Studies | Lawyers | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 1430 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to eligibility of attorneys who hold a law license issued by another state to take the state bar examination.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Intergovernmental Relations | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1517 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES
SB 1876 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, mediators, and guardians in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Courts--Administration | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Lawyers | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1929 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction and the appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1930 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the appointment of counsel in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
SB 1931 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 1958 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the election of certain county bail bond board members.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on local & uncontested calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 67 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas System of a law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 293 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the release and use of certain information maintained by the State Bar of Texas on request of certain continuing legal education sponsors regarding attorneys.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 363 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CAMERON COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIDALGO COUNTY | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 758 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to certain legal advice or legal services rendered to certain public servants.
House: Elections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Law Enforcement | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Employees
HB 1185 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the retention of certain records in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship by a child's attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 1278 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 79th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
HB 1318 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent certain youths and indigent defendants.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1375 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an exemption for certain solo practitioner attorneys from electronic filing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers
HB 1558 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to awarding attorney's fees to an insured who prevails in an action against an insurer for uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Lawyers | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 1711 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to barratry.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 1799 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the private practice of law by a judge of the County Court at Law of Starr County on commissioners court approval.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Lawyers | STARR COUNTY
HB 1847 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, StefaniSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to continuing legal education in ethics or professional responsibility for prosecutors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/14
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1904 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the payment of an attorney ad litem appointed to represent a defendant in a delinquent tax suit.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1921 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to disciplinary standards and procedures applicable to grievances alleging certain prosecutorial misconduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 1931 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to compensation of property owners whose property is damaged as a result of a pursuit involving a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
| Law Enforcement | Lawyers | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--General
HB 2021 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to contract for the collection of certain amounts; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | DEBT | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers
HB 2080 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated; changing the amount of a fee and requiring the collection of a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/14
| Courts--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Lawyers | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2410 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem to represent the interests of certain persons in guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2488 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the establishment of an independent agency to function as a tax tribunal.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | AUSTIN, CITY OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Governor | Lawyers | TAX TRIBUNAL ACT | Taxation--General | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2619 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the educational needs of children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers
HB 2656 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to limiting the authority of certain foreign private postsecondary educational institutions to grant or award professional degrees or offer courses toward those degrees.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Lawyers | PHYSICIANS | VETERINARIANS
HB 2710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, LarrySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the employment of an attorney by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2777 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the procedures for taxpayer protests and to appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations to justice courts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Courts--District | Courts--Justice | EVIDENCE | Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 2787 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the amount and payment of attorney's fees in certain workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 2986 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to certain solicitations of professional employment for the provision of legal services; creating an offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3119 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to contingent fee contracts for representation of local governments in certain environmental enforcement actions.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3149 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to an extension for the time a person may be detained in custody for a preliminary examination.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| County Government--General | Health Care Providers | Lawyers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS
HB 3404 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to limits on certain actions arising out of attorney's fee agreements and litigation expense agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 3470 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a disclosure by an attorney before accepting representation of a client in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Lawyers | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 148 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Toth, Steve
Relating to certain legal advice or legal services rendered to certain public servants.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Law Enforcement | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Employees
SB 250 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the requirements of using certain technology to conduct certain mental health hearings or proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Lawyers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 363 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to prohibited exemptions from state bar examination requirements for attorneys who hold law licenses issued by certain other states.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
SB 479 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 79th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
SB 592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 647 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Lawyers | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the reporting of the hiring of lobbyists on behalf of a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Lawyers | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 825 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to disciplinary standards and procedures applicable to grievances alleging certain prosecutorial misconduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 1534 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the automatic recurring payment of State Bar of Texas membership and additional fees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 1550 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the amount and payment of attorney's fees in certain workers' compensation cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
SB 1630 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the protection of defendants against vexatious litigants.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Lawyers
SB 1759 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the procedures for the appointment of and the duties of attorneys ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONSERVATORSHIP | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
SB 1769 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: White, James
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine the fingerprinting practices of juvenile probation departments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Lawyers | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1796 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the release and use of certain information maintained by the State Bar of Texas on request of certain continuing legal education sponsors regarding attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 9 83-3 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to authorizing certain attorneys representing the state to openly carry a handgun.
Filed
| Lawyers | Weapons
HB 50 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas System of a law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 53 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 417 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to claims for compensation for wrongful imprisonment and group health benefits coverage for persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 620 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to liability for contracts for legal services procured as the result of certain prohibited acts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 685 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of the attorney representing the state to dismiss a criminal action based on the commission of a nonviolent offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Lawyers | Military & Veterans
HB 1072 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the State Bar of Texas membership dues for an attorney employed by the office of the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Employees
HB 1078 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem and attorney for a minor in an application for a court order authorizing the minor to consent to an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INFORMED CONSENT | Lawyers | Minors--General
HB 1150 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to an affidavit required to be filed in a cause of action against a licensed attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 1475 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to longevity pay for judicial staff counsel and assistant public defenders.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Courts--General | Courts--Personnel | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1638 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, JoseSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the disqualification of a district or county attorney who is the subject of a criminal investigation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers
HB 1754 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of powers and duties among agencies in this state that provide representation to indigent defendants in criminal cases and to the reorganization of funding sources for indigent defense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE, TASK FORCE ON | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 1858 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the creation, administration, and interpretation of powers of attorney, including statutory powers of attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Lawyers | POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
HB 1871 82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the amount and payment of attorney's fees in certain workers' compensation cases.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 1890 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to voidability of contracts procured through barratry and civil liability arising from conduct constituting barratry.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers
HB 1918 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent defendant in a capital case and to the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2078 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the independence of appraisal review boards and the enforcement of appraisal review board orders; changing the elements of an offense.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2163 82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, Connie
Relating to including barratry as a deceptive trade practice.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Lawyers
HB 2164 82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, Connie
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| ACCIDENTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers
HB 2307 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney employed in the executive branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2387 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the selection, compensation, and duties of the general counsel to an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2488 82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, ConnieSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to access to a child's medical records by the child's attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Family--Child Protection | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers | MEDICAL RECORDS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2598 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John | et. al.
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2640 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the use of certain information by the State Bar of Texas to notify a person licensed to practice law in this state of accredited continuing legal education activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 2641 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to a civil action for deprivation of rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Law Enforcement | Lawyers
HB 2919 82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to state bar rules adopted or amended by the supreme court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 2965 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the powers and duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 3003 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the issuance of an identification card to certain individuals to permit entrance into certain county buildings without passing through security services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| Courts--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Lawyers | Safety
HB 3314 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, StefaniSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a requirement that an attorney ad litem appointed for a child file a statement with the court regarding the attorney ad litem's meeting with the child or other specified person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 3323 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 3362 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain proceedings.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 3569 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the review of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3655 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the State Bar of Texas membership dues and minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney employed by the office of the attorney general.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Employees
HB 3833 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the adoption of a uniform collaborative law Act in regard to family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | UNIFORM COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW ACT
HB 3850 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the county attorney of Oldham County and the district attorney for the 287th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers | OLDHAM COUNTY
SB 93 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain proceedings initiated by a workers' compensation insurance carrier.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
SB 286 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to attorney's fees and other costs in guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
House passage as amended reported
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--General | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 367 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the review by the attorney general of invoices related to legal services provided to state agencies by outside counsel.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 623 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Aliseda, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the disqualification of a district or county attorney who is the subject of a criminal investigation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers
SB 715 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Scott, Connie
Relating to access to a child's medical records by the child's attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Family--Child Protection | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers | MEDICAL RECORDS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 749 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to provision of notice regarding and limitation of attorney's fees for services provided in connection with the making of a wrongful imprisonment claim.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 823 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to required instruction regarding mental illness and substance abuse for certain judges and attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1025 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to service of citation and appointment of an attorney ad litem for an indigent parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 1026 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the powers and duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a parent or an alleged father in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 1027 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the provision of legal services by a guardian in connection with a guardianship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1028 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent defendant in a capital case and to the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by appointed counsel.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1182 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the review of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1192 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the creation, administration, and interpretation of powers of attorney, including statutory powers of attorney.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Lawyers | POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
SB 1308 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 1476 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney employed in the executive branch of state government.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1649 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Margo, Dee
Relating to a grant program to support the prosecution of certain crimes.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Aliens | BORDER | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers
SB 1682 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the creation of managed assigned counsel programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 1716 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to voidability of contracts procured through and liability arising from conduct constituting barratry; providing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Lawyers
SB 1929 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 287th Judicial District.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
SB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PROCESS SERVERS | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | RURAL HEALTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 59 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a law school in the city of Dallas by the University of North Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 66 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a school of law at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers
HB 91 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas System of a law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 228 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to a defendant's payment of the costs of legal services provided by court-appointed counsel in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers
HB 587 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the payment of attorney's fees to an attorney representing an applicant for the appointment of a guardian.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 611 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requirements applicable to an attorney ad litem appointed to represent a parent in a child protective services case.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 699 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain judicial review proceedings initiated by a workers' compensation insurance carrier.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 1259 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to hiring outside legal counsel to provide legal services to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Lawyers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1353 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to permitting certain military attorneys to represent military personnel and their dependents in civil proceedings before the courts of this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | Military & Veterans
HB 1928 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to requirements for attorneys in fact under Lloyd's plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform | Lawyers
HB 2034 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants by certain municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| Courts--Municipal | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 2234 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain judges to take the bar examination.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Education--Higher--General | Lawyers
HB 2368 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 2550 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the regulation of property tax consultants.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Lawyers | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANT
HB 2758 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to continuing legal education for certain government attorneys.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers | Legislature | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUPREME COURT
HB 2825 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the disclosure of a lack of professional liability insurance coverage by certain attorneys.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
HB 3515 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of the offense of failure to report barratry and solicitation of employment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Ethics | Lawyers
HB 3825 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to legal representation for a county auditor.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | AUDITS & AUDITORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers
HB 3911 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to classification of certain grievances against an attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers
HB 3915 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to barratry.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 4382 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to standards of competency for attorneys appointed as counsel to indigent applicants in certain habeas corpus proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 4528 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to a feasibility study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the establishment of a school of law in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
HB 4575 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to an exemption from accreditation for certain private postsecondary educational institutions offering professional law degrees in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
SB 62 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to permitting certain military attorneys to represent military personnel and their dependents in civil proceedings before the courts of this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | Military & Veterans
SB 394 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain proceedings initiated by a workers' compensation insurance carrier.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
SB 956 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a law school in the city of Dallas by the University of North Texas System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW
SB 1062 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to creating an online resource center for individuals handling child abuse and neglect cases.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD ABUSE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers
SB 1369 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem and to court-appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1438 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to compliance requirements for candidates for judicial office.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Lawyers
SB 1529 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture, the disposition of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture, and accountability for that disposition; providing civil penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Major State Calendar
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Lawyers
SB 1581 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent defendant in a capital case and to the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by appointed counsel.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 1677 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of immigration assistance services; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES ACT | Lawyers
SB 1710 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the creation of independent assigned counsel programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers
SB 1767 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to practices and procedures in child abuse and neglect cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Courts--Judges | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers
SB 1799 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adoption of rules by the supreme court relating to the nonrenewal of the license of an attorney who defaults on a student loan administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
SB 2277 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain entities in the legislative branch to provide student loan repayment assistance to employees who are attorneys.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Referred to Higher Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 516 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the employment of a special counsel by a county.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers
HB 762 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the recusal of certain persons from a grievance proceeding conducted by a panel of a district grievance committee of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1055 80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the licensure of certain attorneys licensed to practice law in other jurisdictions to practice law in Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1233 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a law school in the city of Dallas by the University of North Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 1237 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of a person licensed to practice law held by the State Bar of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Courts--Personnel | Lawyers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1266 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1267 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to appointment procedures concerning and compensation and reimbursement for counsel appointed to represent indigent defendants in certain criminal and post-conviction proceedings and to the creation of an indigent defense representation fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1331 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the public posting or other display of Texas bar examination results.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers
HB 1358 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the definition of private or independent institution of higher education applicable to certain statutes.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Lawyers
HB 1406 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Relating to the State Bar of Texas fee to provide legal services to the indigent.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
| INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
HB 1599 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 1903 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to continuing educational requirements of a justice of the peace who is a licensed attorney.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Courts--Justice | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Lawyers
HB 1972 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to requirements applicable to an attorney ad litem representing a child in a child abuse proceeding.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 2012 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to abolition of the statutory legislative continuance.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
HB 2119 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants by certain municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Municipal | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 2342 80-0 (2007)
Author: O'Day, Mike
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Courts--Administration | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 2352 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a registered property tax consultant.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2638 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue in computing the franchise tax of certain funds, reimbursements, and expenses related to certain legal services.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2725 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the recovery of certain attorney's fees and costs incurred in certain proceedings to review decisions made by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Judges | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | Lawyers
HB 3022 80-0 (2007)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to reimbursement by the state for attorney ad litem fees paid by counties in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers
HB 3679 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to internships for certain attorneys before engaging in certain trial work in civil matters.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Family--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HCR 243 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Encouraging state agencies to consider the diversity rankings of Texas law firms when hiring outside counsel.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | Lawyers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 105 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a law school in the city of Dallas by the University of North Texas System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW
SB 168 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to the State Bar of Texas fee to provide legal services to the indigent.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
SB 306 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Pierson, Paula | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent defendant in a capital case and to the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 396 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers | SEARCH WARRANTS
SB 480 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the definition of private or independent institution of higher education applicable to certain statutes.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Lawyers
SB 514 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of a person licensed to practice law held by governmental bodies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Personnel | Lawyers | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
SB 528 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 706 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 820 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney who is a member of the Texas Legislature.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
| Lawyers | Legislature | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 1290 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to abolition of the statutory legislative continuance.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
SB 1301 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the recovery of certain attorney's fees and costs incurred in certain proceedings to review decisions made by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Judges | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | Lawyers
SB 1450 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a registered property tax consultant.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1555 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Garcia, Juan
Relating to compensation and payment of attorney's fees of attorneys serving as guardians of a ward.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 1596 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the continuing jurisdiction of a magistrate who sets bail in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES
SB 2006 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to admissions to public law schools in this state.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 226 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child in certain proceedings regarding the abuse or neglect of the child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers
HB 227 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the completion of continuing legal education by an attorney ad litem appointed for a child in certain proceedings regarding the abuse or neglect of the child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 268 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the qualifications and appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT DEFENSE, TASK FORCE ON | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 307 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to court-ordered representation in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| CHILD CUSTODY | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers
HB 800 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to protective services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | DRUG COURTS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | Lawyers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 826 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the licensure of certain attorneys licensed to practice law in other jurisdictions to practice law in Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUPREME COURT
HB 1174 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to attorney's fees and costs in a proceeding to enforce an order for the possession of or access to a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Family--Child Support | Lawyers
HB 1533 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to abolition of the statutory legislative continuance.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
HB 1620 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action against an officer or director of a nonprofit corporation.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Lawyers
HB 1624 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a law school in the city of Dallas by the University of North Texas System.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
HB 2407 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the hearing of a child protection case by an associate judge.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Courts--Judges | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers
HB 3033 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to licensing of attorneys.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUPREME COURT
HB 3152 79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to procedures applicable to waivers of the right to counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers
HB 3229 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the reinstatement of attorneys after disbarment.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUPREME COURT
HB 3243 79-0 (2005)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to licensing of attorneys.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUPREME COURT
HB 3356 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to governmental contingent fee contracts for legal services entered into by a local governmental entity.
House: Civil Practices
Postponed
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Political Subdivisions
HB 3463 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to a restriction on the authority of an appraisal review board to retain legal counsel.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HCR 230 79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, JuanSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3152.
Signed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers | Resolutions--Corrective
SB 232 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the State Bar of Texas fee to provide legal services to the indigent.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 260 79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the division of legal fees between attorneys in different law firms.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 458 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to governmental contingent fee contracts for legal services entered into by a local governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Political Subdivisions
SB 730 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a law school in the City of Dallas by the University of North Texas System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
SB 845 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the hearing of a child protection case by an associate judge.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers
SB 987 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the authority of certain depository institutions and mortgage brokers to receive compensation for preparing legal documents in connection with residential mortgages.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Financial--Banks | Financial--Credit Unions | Financial--Savings & Loans | Lawyers | MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1013 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the use of private legal counsel by certain hospital districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| Lawyers | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1410 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Administration | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
SB 1492 79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the fee for the issuance of an attorney's license or certificate.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
SB 1550 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to licensing of attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUPREME COURT
HB 19 79-1 (2005)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the qualifications and appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE, TASK FORCE ON | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 36 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the compensation of state judges and to providing funds for other court-related purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Judges | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | Retirement Systems--Judicial | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Salaries & Expenses
HB 315 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to a statute of repose for certain malpractice suits against attorneys.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | Malpractice--Professionals | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 462 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection of a fee from certain nonresident attorneys requesting permission to participate in proceedings in a Texas court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Administration | Courts--Civil Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers
HB 475 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the availability of a legislative continuance in a judicial matter.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
HB 599 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Bar of Texas and to conflicts of interest with respect to certain persons engaged in the practice of law.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
HB 620 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the legal representation of county officials by private attorneys in certain civil cases.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
HB 665 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to standards of competency for attorneys appointed as counsel to indigent applicants in certain habeas corpus proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 721 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 42nd Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
HB 887 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and expenses in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 1006 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to exemptions from registration requirements for certain persons who perform property tax consulting services.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
No action taken in committee
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1084 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the availability of a legislative continuance in a judicial matter.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
HB 1285 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the regulation of certain companies that provide for-profit legal service contracts; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Insurance--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1412 78-0 (2003)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to procedures for establishing a public appointment list of attorneys from which to appoint counsel for indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1428 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the prosecution of a criminal case in which a spousal relationship exists between the attorney representing the state and the attorney representing the defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers
HB 1547 78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the eligibility of the holders of certain offices for state official license plates.
House: Transportation
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Lawyers | State Officers | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1716 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to conflicts of interest of certain local public officials engaged in the practice of law.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Lawyers
HB 1734 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to representation of applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1759 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the licensure of a person licensed to practice law in another jurisdiction to practice law in Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1815 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to court-ordered representation in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
| Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers
HB 1951 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the collection of and the penalties incurred on delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2127 78-0 (2003)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to certain information provided to an attorney appointed to represent an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 2141 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the duties of the district attorney in Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2281 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to taxes and fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--General
HB 2387 78-0 (2003)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the appointment of an attorney to represent the interests of a proposed ward in certain guardianship proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 2406 78-0 (2003)
Author: Stick, Jack
Relating to computation of certain legal fees in workers' compensation benefit matters.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 2435 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the legal representation of county officials by district, county, and private attorneys.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers
HB 2550 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to governmental contingent fee contracts for legal services entered into by a local governmental entity.
House: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Lawyers | Political Subdivisions
HB 2552 78-0 (2003)
Author: Telford, Barry
Relating to the transfer of or assignment of a statutory probate court judge to hear certain probate matters.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Judges | Lawyers | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 2657 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to appointment of counsel for indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers
HB 2689 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the practice of law.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas
HB 2711 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to the availability of a legislative continuance in a judicial matter.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
HB 3363 78-0 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to requiring state agencies to report on legal matters.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 266 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners and to eligiblity for taking the examination for a license to practice law.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
SB 272 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Bar of Texas.
Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
SB 323 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the additional penalty for costs associated with the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes by an attorney.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 430 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to the availability of a legislative continuance in a judicial matter.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
SB 452 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to public access to certain documents about legislative continuances under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature | Open Records
SB 597 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain companies that provide for-profit legal service contracts; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Insurance--General | Lawyers | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 600 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the reimbursement of compensation and expenses of certain appointed counsel filing an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House appoints conferees-reported
| Courts--Appellate | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | Lawyers
SB 714 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the liability of a taxing unit for the fee of an attorney ad litem in a suit to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 727 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the payment of fees awarded to certain attorneys appointed by a court to represent indigent inmates in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| County Government--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers
SB 771 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to conflicts of interest of attorneys who represent municipalities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| City Government--General | Lawyers
SB 1047 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the authority and permissible actions of state and local officers, including protecting such officers from certain consequences based on their legislative actions.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Lawyers | Legislature | State Officers
SB 1195 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to prohibited solicitation of professional employment by an attorney or the attorney's agent or employee; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VISITING JUDGES
SB 1224 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House appoints conferees-reported
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 1267 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the collection of and the penalties incurred on delinquent ad valorem taxes.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1455 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the award of attorney's fees to an appraisal district, an appraisal review board, or a chief appraiser that prevails in certain ad valorem tax appeals to a court.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
SB 1507 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the use of powers of attorney in certain motor vehicle transfers; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective on 9/1/03
| Lawyers | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1602 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the membership fee collected by the supreme court from members of the state bar.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
SB 1623 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection of a fee from certain nonresident attorneys requesting permission to participate in proceedings in a Texas court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers
SB 1721 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to governmental contingent fee contracts for legal services entered into by a local governmental entity.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Political Subdivisions
SB 1722 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to legal and judicial ethics.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Judges | Ethics | Lawyers
HB 19 77-0 (2001)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to personal representatives of decedents' estates and the regulation of attorneys representing those personal representatives.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Probate
HB 24 77-0 (2001)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to protection of injured parties by certain limitations on the amount of attorney's contingency fees after a settlement or settlement offer.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 214 77-0 (2001)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the licensing of certain persons as attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 267 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the quality of legal representation in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | Lawyers
HB 293 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers
HB 387 77-0 (2001)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to pro bono community service programs to provide legal services to the public and to participation in those programs for continuing legal education credit.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers
HB 559 77-0 (2001)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the award of attorney's fees to a property owner who prevails in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 792 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain procedures regarding state bar disciplinary proceedings.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 847 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Family--Parent & Child | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers
HB 873 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a settlement offer in a suit for modification of an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Support | Lawyers
HB 1021 77-0 (2001)
Author: Clark, Ron | et. al.
Relating to consultations between a governmental body and its attorney.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| INTERNET | Lawyers | Open Meetings | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1083 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the effect of a bankruptcy proceeding on a durable power of attorney.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| DEBT | Lawyers | Probate
HB 1160 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to establishing a duty of care for an attorney who prepares a will.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
| Lawyers | Probate
HB 1324 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to attorney's fees paid in certain workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 1383 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to certain attorneys employed by or under contract to insurers and related conduct by insurers.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Lawyers
HB 1433 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to prohibition on the disclosure of defense counsel's billing statements by certain insurers and on the submission of those statements to certain audits; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Lawyers
HB 1712 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to online public access to certain information regarding attorneys.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Courts--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1715 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of certain county judges to engage in the private practice of law.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Lawyers
HB 1745 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the period during which a person arrested is required to be taken before a magistrate and to the appointment and compensation of counsel to represent indigent persons accused of crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT DEFENSE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Lawyers | TEXAS FAIR DEFENSE ACT
HB 1775 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the unauthorized practice of law, providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers
HB 1868 77-0 (2001)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to authorizing the attorney general to administer oaths.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Lawyers | OATHS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 1876 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, PatriciaSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the authority of an attorney appointed by a court as a master in chancery for a delinquent ad valorem tax suit to practice law in that court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Courts--District | Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 1904 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the period covered by a legislative continuance in a civil or criminal suit.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
HB 2042 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to proving a lack of consent in the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Lawyers | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2152 77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the validity of certain devises or bequests.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Lawyers | Probate
HB 2323 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to repayment assistance for certain law school loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | RURAL | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2329 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the use of local counsel in connection with public securities issued by a governmental entity.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Lawyers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2553 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to repayment assistance for certain law school loans of attorneys employed by district or county attorney's offices in rural counties.
House: Higher Education
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Lawyers | RURAL | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2607 77-0 (2001)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the imposition of a fee for collecting a delinquent fine, court cost, or court-ordered attorney's fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2766 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to repayment assistance for certain education loans owed by certain state attorneys.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2843 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to an award of litigation costs in certain judgments following an offer of settlement.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 2889 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to certain attorneys and law clerks employed by a court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Personnel | Ethics | Lawyers
HB 3134 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain conduct of notaries public; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Lawyers | Notaries
HB 3250 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the application of the offense prohibiting certain solicitations regarding professional employment to attorneys.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3325 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Texas regarding the practice of law in this state by attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers
HB 3660 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the appointment of a public defender by the Commissioners Court of Randall County.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | RANDALL COUNTY
HCR 323 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 2323.
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | Resolutions--Corrective | STUDENT LOANS
SB 7 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the period during which a person arrested is required to be taken before a magistrate or released on bond and to the appointment and compensation of counsel to represent indigent persons accused of crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 1/1/02
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT DEFENSE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Lawyers | TEXAS FAIR DEFENSE ACT
SB 629 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to authorizing the attorney general to administer oaths.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Lawyers | OATHS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 695 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Clark, Ron
Relating to consultations between a governmental body and its attorney.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| INTERNET | Lawyers | Open Meetings | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 792 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to repayment of certain law school education loans.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1210 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Relating to certain attorneys and law clerks employed by a court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Courts--Personnel | Ethics | Lawyers
SB 1365 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the licensing of certain persons as attorneys and the continuing legal education requirements for those attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1369 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to pro bono community service programs to provide certain legal services and to participation in those programs for continuing legal education credit.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers
SB 1477 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to human organ donation education and distribution.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--General | Lawyers | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
SB 1610 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the collection of delinquent fines by county attorneys, district attorneys or criminal district attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Lawyers
SB 1654 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the provision of defense counsel to insureds by liability insurers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Lawyers
SB 1765 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to an award of litigation costs in certain judgments following an offer of settlement.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 1778 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the collection of costs in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Lawyers
SB 1781 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the appointment of a public defender by the Commissioners Court of Potter County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers | POTTER COUNTY
SB 1789 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the appointment of a public defender by the Commissioners Court of Randall County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | RANDALL COUNTY
SB 1814 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the tuition for law school and graduate and professional pharmacy courses at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Tuition | Lawyers | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 37 76-0 (1999)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to protection of injured parties by certain limitations on the amount of attorney's contingency fees after a settlement or settlement offer.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 80 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to unclaimed property held by attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Meeting cancelled
| Courts--General | Lawyers
HB 192 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the licensing of certain persons as attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 221 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the appointment of members to the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 604 76-0 (1999)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to contingent fee contracts for legal services entered into by a state or local governmental entity and to the deposit of certain delinquent or disputed funds recovered by a state or local governmental entity.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 863 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the disclosure of information compiled by a grievance committee of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | Open Records | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 919 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an attorney who represents a ward, proposed ward, guardian, or other interested person in certain guardianship proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| Lawyers | Probate
HB 945 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in an action alleging discrimination against an employee who sustains a compensable injury.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 955 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to providing parties with notice of the attorney of record representing the office of attorney general.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers
HB 991 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to limiting the liability of certain professionals for damages arising from providing pro bono services.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | Lawyers | PHYSICIANS | Tort Reform | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1119 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the purposes of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Human Relations | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1271 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the enforcement of an order for the payment of attorney's fees in certain proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--General | Family--Marriage Relationship | Lawyers
HB 1276 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of Texas Young Lawyers Association license plates.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1277 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to a fee collected by a prosecutor for collecting and processing a dishonored or forged check or similar sight order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CHECKS | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FORGERY | Lawyers
HB 1507 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the definition of the practice of law.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Lawyers | LEGAL SELF-HELP
HB 1608 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of certain county judges to engage in the private practice of law.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Lawyers
HB 1734 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to retirement benefits payable for service as a district or criminal district attorney or a county attorney performing the duties of a district attorney.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 1767 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the legal representation of county officials and employees by district and county attorneys.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers
HB 2414 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to compensation paid by a state agency for outside counsel.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2582 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the liability of attorneys who breach a duty of care in drafting a will.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | Malpractice--Professionals | Probate
HB 2586 76-0 (1999)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the duties of an attorney ad litem in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 2647 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the procurement of legal services by the Texas Turnpike Authority Division of the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | TURNPIKE AUTHORITY
HB 3030 76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the selection of an attorney to represent certain taxing units in enforcing the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3066 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the participation of attorneys representing the state in criminal cases in mediation or similar procedures.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 3344 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to certain attorneys employed by or under contract to insurers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Lawyers
HB 3510 76-0 (1999)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to clarification that lenders complete loan documents forms prepared by licensed attorneys if the lender does not charge for completing these forms.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
| Financial--General | Lawyers | LOANS
HB 3580 76-0 (1999)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to the attorney-client relationship between certain persons.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Lawyers | Probate
SB 113 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to contingent fee contracts for legal services entered into by a state governmental entity and to the deposit of certain delinquent or disputed funds recovered by a state governmental entity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 247 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to defense and pretrial information gathering standards for indigent people who are accused of crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers
SB 250 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to civil jurisdiction and the awarding of attorney's fees in justice and small claims courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | Courts--Small Claims | Lawyers
SB 284 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the fee collected by a prosecutor for collecting and processing a dishonored or forged check or similar sight order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| CHECKS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FORGERY | Lawyers
SB 321 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to collection of attorney's fees in certain contract actions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Lawyers
SB 491 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to legal services provided to school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Education--School Districts | Lawyers
SB 609 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the duties of an attorney ad litem in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
SB 647 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to salaries and fees for services of certain prosecutors.
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 764 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the definition of the practice of law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | LEGAL SELF-HELP
SB 771 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the legal representation of county officials and employees by district and county attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers
SB 987 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the issuance of Texas Young Lawyers Association license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Lawyers | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1009 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the procurement of legal services by the Texas Turnpike Authority division of the Texas Department of Transportation.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | TURNPIKE AUTHORITY
SB 1125 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to mediation in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1144 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to retirement benefits payable for service as a district or criminal district attorney or a county attorney performing the duties of a district attorney.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers | Retirement Systems--State Employees
SB 1702 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a scholarship program to assist deserving students at public law schools who commit to practice law in certain public interest fields.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1714 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a repayment of certain law school education loans.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Lawyers | STUDENT LOANS
HB 19 75-0 (1997)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to attorney's fees in civil actions.
House: Civil Practices
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 24 75-0 (1997)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to computation of damages and attorney's fees awarded in certain civil actions.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 58 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the punishment prescribed for murder of certain public servants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GIL EPSTEIN ACT | Lawyers
HB 175 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the offense of barratry.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 183 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to donations to state agencies by court-appointed attorneys.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 444 75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the licensing of certain persons as attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 541 75-0 (1997)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the statutory legislative continuance in a civil or criminal case.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
HB 563 75-0 (1997)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to attorney's fees in civil actions.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 875 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to certain attorney employees of the state providing pro bono legal services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Lawyers | State Employees
HB 879 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a professional liability insurance premium discount for attorneys who provide pro bono legal services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Insurance--General | Lawyers
HB 1004 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to attorneys' fees in workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 1315 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to an attorney who represents a ward, guardian, or other interested person in certain guardianship proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Lawyers | Probate
HB 1327 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, JoeSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the offense of barratry.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1825 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the State Bar of Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1830 75-0 (1997)
Author: Torres, Gerard
Relating to payment for the legal defense of certain county officials or employees.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers
HB 1892 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to attorney's fees and costs in certain complaints against school district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Lawyers
HB 2377 75-0 (1997)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to restricting the authority of the attorney general to issue a written opinion about the constitutionality of a state statute.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Lawyers | Legislature
HB 2419 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the attorney-client privilege.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers
HB 2476 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the attorney-client communication privilege.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Lawyers
HB 2526 75-0 (1997)
Author: Williams, ThomasSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the duties of an attorney ad litem in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
| Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Minors
HB 2633 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to attorney compensation in certain matters; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
| Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2808 75-0 (1997)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to limits on attorney's fees in certain ad valorem tax appeals of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 2881 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the assessment of damages, costs, and attorney's fees in an eminent domain proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
| Lawyers | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 2995 75-0 (1997)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to letters of protection provided by attorneys to health care providers.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Health Care Providers | Lawyers
HB 3085 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the attorney-client and work-product privileges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Lawyers
HB 3216 75-0 (1997)
Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al.
Relating to representation in certain workers' compensation proceedings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 3311 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the compensation paid to outside counsel by a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 90 75-0 (1997)
Author: Denny, Mary
Proposing a constitutional amendment restricting the authority of the attorney general to issue an opinion about the constitutionality of a state statute.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Lawyers | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 112 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Knox County.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | KNOX COUNTY | Lawyers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 129 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, Drew
Relating to the appearance of an attorney in a court of this state.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Lawyers
SB 349 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, and child volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
| Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Minors | Probate
SB 467 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to prohibiting a peace officer or attorney representing the state from requiring that certain complainants submit to polygraph examinations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS
SB 768 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Supreme Court to adopt rules relating to the contractual relationship between an attorney and client.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Courts--Appellate | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
SB 889 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees under the Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 953 75-0 (1997)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the attorney-client communication privilege.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
| Lawyers
SB 1110 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the award of attorney's fees under the Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 1172 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the offense of barratry.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1488 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the employment of in-house counsel by a county commissioners court.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers
SB 1614 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain unauthorized practice of law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Lawyers
SB 1671 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to letters of protection provided by attorneys to health care providers.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to s/c by Chairman
| Health Care Providers | Lawyers
SB 1863 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the compensation paid to outside counsel by a state agency.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 67 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the award of attorney's fees to a property owner in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 453 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to award of attorney's fees in certain civil actions.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 528 74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to the advertisement of special competence or legal specialization by certain attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers
HB 650 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to donations to a state agency by certain attorneys.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 656 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to certain advertising by attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 827 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the exemption of a municipality from the payment of attorney's fees in declaratory judgment actions.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 878 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dear, Homer
Relating to prepaid legal services contracts.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Lawyers
HB 1015 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of attorney's fees, costs, and damages for certain frivolous lawsuits and defenses.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | Tort Reform
HB 1153 74-0 (1995)
Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Relating to attorney's fees in civil actions.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 1247 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants or inmates.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1357 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the assessment of damages, costs, and attorney's fees in an eminent domain proceeding.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Jurisprudence
Tagged in committee
| Lawyers | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 1421 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the liability of court-appointed attorneys for damages arising from the representation of indigent clients.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Lawyers
HB 1624 74-0 (1995)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to certain fees charged by attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 1816 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the enforcement of an order for the payment of attorney's fees by contempt in certain proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 1883 74-0 (1995)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to political contributions by certain attorneys to certain judicial candidates or officeholders; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
No action taken in subcommittee
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Judicial | Lawyers
HB 2360 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to indemnification by the state for attorney's fees incurred by a person in defense of certain criminal prosecutions.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 2568 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the practice and regulation of attorneys and guardians ad litem.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Probate
HB 2678 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to certain fees collected by attorneys.
House: Civil Practices
Withdrawn from schedule
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers
HB 2709 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to certain attorney employees of the state providing pro bono legal services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | State Employees
HB 2735 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to preparation of certain secondary loan documents by an attorney.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2802 74-0 (1995)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to permitting certain students to take the examination for a license to practice law in this state.
House: Judicial Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Higher--General | Lawyers
HB 2879 74-0 (1995)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the private practice of law and referral of certain cases by criminal district attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
HB 2987 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., CurtisSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the authority of the supreme court to adopt rules relating to the contractual relationship between an attorney and client.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Courts--Appellate | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
HB 3124 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees by the state in proceedings under Chapter 21, Labor Code.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Labor--General | Lawyers
HB 3153 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees under the Declaratory Judgment Act.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 27 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to protection of injured parties by certain limitations on the amount of attorney's contingency fees after a settlement or settlement offer.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 31 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the assessment of attorney's fees, costs, and damages for certain frivolous lawsuits and defenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | Tort Reform
SB 172 74-0 (1995)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to certain records of transactions conducted under durable powers of attorney.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Lawyers | Probate
SB 401 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to the payment, and procedures to enforce payment, of taxes and fees collected by the comptroller; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/95
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Lawyers | Taxation--Occupation Tax
SB 403 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to the occupation tax imposed on attorneys.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Taxation--Occupation Tax
SB 720 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the offense of barratry.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 804 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to preparation of certain secondary loan documents by an attorney.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Lawyers | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 849 74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees by the state in proceedings under Chapter 21, Labor Code.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--General | Lawyers
SB 1195 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to indemnification by the state for attorney's fees incurred by a person in defense of certain criminal prosecutions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 1365 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Dear, Homer
Relating to prepaid legal services contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
| Insurance--General | Lawyers
SB 1553 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nixon, Drew
Relating to a requirement that an attorney pay the attorney tax as a condition of practicing law.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Lawyers | Taxation--Occupation Tax
SB 1575 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to certain advertising by attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1581 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, JimSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in certain proceedings under the Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 1602 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to permitting certain students to take the examination for a license to practice law in this state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Education--Higher--General | Lawyers
SB 1624 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Torres, Gerard
Relating to the legal defense of certain county officials or employees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers
SCR 16 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Requesting the Supreme Court of Texas to promulgate rules for the State Bar of Texas to institute in its continuing education curriculum a program on sexual abuse issues.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| Crimes--Against Persons | Education--General | Lawyers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SEXUAL ABUSE | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SCR 86 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Requesting the Supreme Court and State Bar of Texas to address issues of sex discrimination and gender bias through amendment of disciplinary rules and expanded continuing education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Lawyers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 96 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Encouraging Texas law schools to include in their curriculums consideration of issues of gender bias.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--General | Lawyers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 130 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, Don
Directing the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt certain rules relating to attorney advertising.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Ethics | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
SJR 56 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, Don
Proposing that the Supreme Court be directed to promulgate certain rules regarding lawyer advertising.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ADVERTISING | Lawyers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
HB 109 73-0 (1993)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the election of a special district judge by the practicing lawyers of the court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Lawyers
HB 214 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the offense of and punishment for barratry.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers
HB 317 73-0 (1993)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to a poll on judicial candidates conducted by a bar association.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Tagged in committee
| Elections--Judicial | Lawyers
HB 406 73-0 (1993)
Author: Kamel, Ted | et. al.
Relating to award of attorney's fees in certain civil actions.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 464 73-0 (1993)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to referral fees received by district and county attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers
HB 531 73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John | et. al.
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil actions.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers
HB 532 73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the validity of certain contracts entered into by an injured tort victim or a representative of an injured tort victim.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 587 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to legislative service as a substitute for certain study and training requirements for candidates for the examination for a license to practice law.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Lawyers | Legislature | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 909 73-0 (1993)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in certain ad valorem tax protests.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 1126 73-0 (1993)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Relating to an exemption from jury service for attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Juries | Lawyers
HB 1293 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the award of attorney's fees to a property owner in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 1440 73-0 (1993)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to the requirement of pro bono legal services by certain attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers
HB 1498 73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to prosecutors providing pro bono legal services to the indigent.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
HB 1499 73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the participation in pro bono legal services to low-income Texans by some attorney employees of the State of Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers
HB 1501 73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the use of in-house counsel to provide legal services for the Texas School for the Deaf and the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | Lawyers
HB 1568 73-0 (1993)
Author: Dear, HomerSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding prepaid legal services contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
| Insurance--General | Lawyers
HB 1763 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to liability insurance coverage for holders of certificates of special competence issued by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Lawyers
HB 1764 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the qualifications of certain court staff and support personnel.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Personnel | Lawyers
HB 1773 73-0 (1993)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the use of in-house counsel by the Banking Department of Texas.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/93
| BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Financial--Banks | Lawyers
HB 1800 73-0 (1993)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the regulation of legal technicians.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Lawyers | LEGAL TECHNICIANS, BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1926 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of lawyer referral services.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/93
| LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT, TEXAS | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1929 73-0 (1993)
Author: Munoz, Sergio
Relating to the private practice of law by the judge of a statutory county court of Hidalgo County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | HIDALGO COUNTY | Lawyers
HB 2235 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to recovery of damages for an act of barratry.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 2356 73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the practice of certain attorneys ad litem.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 2506 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the offense of and punishment for barratry and to certain solicitations regarding professional employment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2804 73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to political contributions and expenditures, public financing of supreme court campaigns, and the rate of occupation tax on attorneys; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Campaign Financing | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT | SUPREME COURT FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT | Taxation--Occupation Tax
SB 118 73-0 (1993)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the use of in-house counsel by the State Securities Board.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
| Corporations & Associations | Lawyers | STATE SECURITIES BOARD
SB 581 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the private practice of law by a judge of a statutory county court of Hidalgo County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | HIDALGO COUNTY | Lawyers
SB 647 73-0 (1993)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the regulation of legal technicians.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | LEGAL TECHNICIANS, BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 877 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the duties of the attorney general in representation of the legislature and state agencies and to certain immunities from liability.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1059 73-0 (1993)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to retaining a lawyer in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers
SB 1099 73-0 (1993)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the qualifications of certain court staff and support personnel.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Personnel | Lawyers
SB 1155 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the employment of attorneys by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--School Districts | Lawyers
SB 1227 73-0 (1993)
Author: Henderson, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the offenses of barratry, falsely holding oneself out as a lawyer, and the unauthorized practice of law; relating to solicitations regarding certain investigative, legal, and health care professional employment; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers
SB 1228 73-0 (1993)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to certain solicitations regarding professional employment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
| ADVERTISING, COMMITTEE ON | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 28 72-0 (1991)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to permanent guardianships for minors or physically or mentally handicapped persons.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Handicapped Persons | Lawyers | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Minors | Probate
HB 267 72-0 (1991)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in certain earnest money contract actions.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Lawyers
HB 294 72-0 (1991)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to disclosure of certain examinations for a license to practice law.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| Lawyers | Open Records
HB 299 72-0 (1991)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to continuing legal education requirements for certain attorneys.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| Education--Higher--General | Lawyers
HB 577 72-0 (1991)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil actions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 642 72-0 (1991)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the disclosure by a judge of certain special relationships with parties or attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Lawyers
HB 777 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the representation of the Texas Legislature before the courts of Texas or the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Legislature
HB 854 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Board of Law Examiners and to the function of the board and the state supreme court concerning the licensing of attorneys.
House: Government Organization
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | Sunset Bills
HB 867 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the adoption of the Durable Power of Attorney Act.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT | Lawyers | Probate
HB 906 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to compensation charged for the preparation of instruments affecting title to real property.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
| Lawyers | Property Interests--Real Property | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1186 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the continuation and operation of the State Bar of Texas and to the state bar's and the state supreme court's functions concerning the regulation of attorneys.
House: Government Organization Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills | SUPREME COURT
HB 1200 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the application of the Professional Services Procurement Act to legal services.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
| Lawyers | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT ACT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1402 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the regulation of attorneys.
House: Government Organization
Laid on table subject to call in s/c
| ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE COMMISSION | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2246 72-0 (1991)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the practice of certain attorneys ad litem.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 2310 72-0 (1991)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to certificates of special competence issued by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Lawyers | LEGAL SPECIALIZATION, TEXAS BOARD OF
HB 2386 72-0 (1991)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to attorney's fees resulting from an appeal concerning a person's property taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 2387 72-0 (1991)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to attorney's fees resulting from an appeal concerning a person's property taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 2630 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the award of attorney's fees to a property owner who prevails in a property tax appeal.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 2697 72-0 (1991)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to awarding court appointed attorney's fees under a fee schedule adopted pursuant to Art. 26.05, Code of Criminal Procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers
SB 358 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and operation of the State Bar of Texas and to the state bar's and the state supreme court's functions concerning the regulation of attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in subcommittee
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
SB 359 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Board of Law Examiners and to the functions of the board and the state supreme court concerning the licensing of attorneys.
House: Government Organization Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | Sunset Bills | SUPREME COURT
SB 444 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the adoption of the Durable Power of Attorney Act.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT | Lawyers | Probate
SB 510 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the application of the Professional Services Procurement Act to legal services.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT ACT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 568 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to public availability of information concerning the attorney discipline system in this state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to special subcommittee
| Lawyers | Open Records
SB 747 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to permitting certain students who are graduates of the Reynaldo G. Garza School of Law to take the examination for a license to practice law in this state and to the licensing of persons who were enrolled at unaccredited schools of law.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Lawyers | REYNALDO G. GARZA SCHOOL OF LAW
SB 778 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to permanent guardianships for minors or physically or mentally handicapped persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Handicapped Persons | Lawyers | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Minors | Probate
SB 874 72-0 (1991)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the representation of the Texas Legislature before the courts of Texas or the United States.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Legislature
SB 1040 72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to contracting with attorneys for the collection of property taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Assessment and Collection
SB 1069 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to a durable power of attorney.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Probate
SB 1145 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the subpoena of a lawyer or a lawyer's representative to provide testimony, documents, or tangible objects concerning a client or former client.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Lawyers
HB 77 72-2 (1991)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to United States attorneys and their assistants as peace officers.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | Lawyers
HB 103 72-2 (1991)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to United States Attorneys and their Assistants as special investigators under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Lawyers
HB 80 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to representation of an insured for claims under an insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
| Insurance--General | Lawyers
HB 147 71-0 (1989)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to disclosure of certain examinations for a license to practice law.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | Open Meetings & Open Records
HB 536 71-0 (1989)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to financing of the activities of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Finances, Management & Control
HB 901 71-0 (1989)
Author: Price, Albert | et. al.
Relating to public availability of information concerning the attorney discipline system in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | Open Meetings & Open Records
HB 1086 71-0 (1989)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to employ special counsel.
House: County Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
| County Government | Lawyers
HB 1114 71-0 (1989)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the use of a power of attorney in this state; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 1403 71-0 (1989)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in an appeal of an appraisal review board order to the district court.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
| APPRAISAL REVIEW | Courts--Civil Procedure | Lawyers | Taxation--Property
HB 1517 71-0 (1989)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to a durable power of attorney.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
| Lawyers | Probate
HB 1669 71-0 (1989)
Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.
Relating to the crime of barratry.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers
HB 1685 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to permitting certain students who are graduates of the Reynaldo G. Garza School of Law to take the examination for a license to practice law in this state.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Higher--General | Lawyers | REYNALDO G. GARZA SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 1923 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to the representation of the Texas Legislature before the courts of Texas or the United States.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Legislature
HB 2098 71-0 (1989)
Author: McDonald, NancySponsor: Montford, John
Relating to a durable power of attorney for health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Health | Lawyers
HB 2122 71-0 (1989)
Author: Soileau, Curtis
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney Act.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | UNIFORM STATUTORY FORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT
HB 2209 71-0 (1989)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the imposition of mandatory attorney's fees for taxpayers in certain property tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property
HB 2247 71-0 (1989)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the transfer of certain misdemeanor cases from a county court to a district court or a county court at law with an attorney presiding as judge.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Lawyers
HB 2393 71-0 (1989)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in an appeal of an appraisal review order to the district court.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| APPRAISAL REVIEW | Courts--District | Lawyers | Taxation--Property
HB 2527 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the office of public defender in counties with at least four county courts and four district courts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers
HB 2713 71-0 (1989)
Author: Evans, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the continuing legal education requirements for certain attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Education--General | Lawyers
HB 2896 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, PatriciaSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to fees charged for the preparation of instruments affecting title to real property.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate conferees appointed
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3081 71-0 (1989)
Author: Valigura, Keith | et. al.
Relating to certain county attorneys.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government | Lawyers | MONTGOMERY COUNTY
HB 3113 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the establishment of a public defender's office in Aransas County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| ARANSAS COUNTY | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers
SB 154 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the issuance of certificates of authority to attorneys-in-fact for reciprocal and interinsurance exchanges.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Insurance--General | Lawyers
SB 572 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
| Lawyers | Minors | Probate
SB 575 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | UNIFORM STATUTORY FORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT
SB 755 71-0 (1989)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the amount of the fee charged and collected for the manufactured homeowners' recovery fund.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Housing | Lawyers | MANUFACTURED HOUSING
SB 843 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the offense of barratry, certain contracts for legal services, and to appearances in court by certain attorneys; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers
SB 906 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to a durable power of attorney for health care.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
| Health | Lawyers
SB 932 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to exempting certain prosecuting attorneys from the occupation tax on attorneys.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Lawyers | Prosecuting Attorneys | Taxation--Occupation Tax
SB 1048 71-0 (1989)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the representation of the Texas Legislature before the courts of Texas or the United States.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in comm.
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Legislature
SB 1660 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the persons permitted to collect ad valorem taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property
SB 1741 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the establishment of a public defender's office in Aransas County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
| ARANSAS COUNTY | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers
SB 47 71-1 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the appearance of certain attorneys in contested civil cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Lawyers
HB 70 71-2 (1989)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the representation of the Texas Legislature before the courts of Texas or the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Legislature
HB 94 70-0 (1987)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers
HB 120 70-0 (1987)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to continuing legal education requirements for certain attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers
HB 396 70-0 (1987)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the preparation for trial by an appointed counsel in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | Lawyers
HB 540 70-0 (1987)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to public access to information concerning the discipline of an attorney.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Lawyers | Open Records
HB 764 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the employment of special counsel by the commissioners courts of certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers
HB 786 70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the provision of a defense by a municipality or a special purpose district in certain suits against peace officers, fire fighters, or emergency medical personnel.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Lawyers
HB 1396 70-0 (1987)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to private reprimands issued by grievance committees of the state bar.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1640 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to conforming the Judicial Title of the Government Code to certain Acts of the 69th Legislature, conforming that title to amendments to the constitution proposed by the 69th Legislature and adopted by the voters, and to nonsubstantively codifying in that title certain related statutes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Lawyers | STATE BAR ACT | Statutory Revision
HB 1679 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to certain attorneys appearing before certain judges and justices.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Consideration withdrawn
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Judges | Lawyers
HB 1730 70-0 (1987)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to certain persons representing other persons in justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
| Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Courts--Small Claims | Lawyers
HB 1803 70-0 (1987)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to the persons permitted to collect ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2049 70-0 (1987)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the liability of an attorney to the client of the attorney in certain circumstances.
House: Judiciary
Pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 2360 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to certification of attorneys who practice before the Industrial Accident Board.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 2476 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to a private attorney's contract with a county for the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes and the requirement of the county tax assessor-collector's approval.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in committee
| Lawyers | Purchasing--Local | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 77 70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the establishment of the Reynaldo G. Garza School of Law at Pan American University under the control and management of the Board of Regents of Pan American University.
Senate: Education
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | PAN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY | REYNALDO G. GARZA SCHOOL OF LAW
SB 153 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury; providing penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Courts--Juries | Lawyers
SB 569 70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to attorney's contingent fees.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Tort Reform
SB 1075 70-0 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Hury, James
Relating to fees charged for the preparation of instruments affecting title to real property.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 42 69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the employment of special counsel by certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Testimony received in s/c
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--County & Statutory | Lawyers
HB 48 69-0 (1985)
Author: Toomey, MikeSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the licensing of persons to practice law in this state; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Lawyers
HB 189 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the practice of law by a person retired under the Judicial Retirement System of Texas.
House: Retirement & Aging
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | Retirement Systems--Judicial
HB 283 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the operation of lawyer referral services.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Lawyers
HB 642 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to eligibility requirements for public defenders.
House: Judiciary
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Lawyers
HB 777 69-0 (1985)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Juries | Lawyers | WITNESSES
HB 778 69-0 (1985)
Author: Connelly, Barry
Relating to the authority of certain counties to contract with special counsel.
House: County Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| County Government--General | Lawyers
HB 890 69-0 (1985)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Juries | Lawyers
HB 1010 69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to professional corporations.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Corporations & Associations | Lawyers
HB 1035 69-0 (1985)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to attorneys representing water districts.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Lawyers
HB 1652 69-0 (1985)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to public access to information concerning the discipline of an attorney.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
| Lawyers | Open Records
HB 2038 69-0 (1985)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the regulation of contingent fees for legal services; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers
SB 149 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to procedures before a grand jury, to the right to counsel of a person accused before or suspected by a grand jury, and to restrictions on divulging secret information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Courts--Juries | Lawyers
SB 164 69-0 (1985)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the operation of lawyer referral services; providing enforcement procedures.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Lawyers
SB 1010 69-0 (1985)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to proceedings to disbar an attorney based on certain convictions.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
| Lawyers
SR 328 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee to conduct an interim study of the State's system of legal representation.
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Interim Studies | JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE, SENATE | Lawyers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 485 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Directing Jurisprudence Committee to conduct interim study for delivery of legal services to the State.
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
| Interim Studies | JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE, SENATE | Lawyers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 75 69-3 (1986)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the state's liability for and defense of certain claims against certain public servants and to the limitation of liability of those public servants.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | State Employees | State Officers
SB 50 69-3 (1986)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the state's liability for and defense of certain claims against public servants and to the limitation of liability of those public servants.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | State Employees | State Officers
HB 123 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to establishment of a law school in Dallas County.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| DALLAS COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 172 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers
HB 214 68-0 (1983)
Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to continuances of cases in which a party applying for a continuance or the party's attorney is a member of the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
| Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE | Legislature
HB 250 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to communications between an attorney and a juror in a criminal case after discharge of the jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Lawyers
HB 419 68-0 (1983)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the mandatory use of interest earned on certain client funds held by attorneys to provide legal services to the indigent in civil matters.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 438 68-0 (1983)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to a right to continuance in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | Lawyers
HB 1307 68-0 (1983)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the practice of law by a person retired under the Judicial Retirement System of Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
| Courts--Judges | Lawyers | Retirement Systems--Judicial
HB 1426 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to structure and operation of lawyer referral services.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Lawyers
HB 1645 68-0 (1983)
Author: McKenna, Jan
Relating to the legislative service qualifications for taking the examination for a license to practice law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Lawyers | Legislature
SB 157 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the right to counsel of a person called to testify before a grand jury; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Lawyers
SB 158 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the payment of court-appointed counsel by a county in certain criminal proceedings and by the state in capital cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 244 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the mandatory use of interest earned on certain client funds held by attorneys, law firms, or professional corporations engaged in the practice of law to provide legal services to the indigent in civil matters; to the deposit of the funds; to the creation and administration of a program by the Texas Supreme Court to carry out the purpose of Article 317a, Revised Statutes, and to the powers and duties of the court; to the formation, operation, powers, duties, and liability of a nonprofit corporation to be the recipient and disbursing agent for interest earned on client funds; and to liability of depository institutions.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Record vote
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 1173 68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to structure and operation of lawyer referral services.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Lawyers
SB 1374 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the legislative service qualifications for taking the examination for a license to practice law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Lawyers | Legislature
HB 122 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to establishment of a law school in Dallas County.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 186 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to communications between an attorney and juror in a crininal case after discharge of the jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Juries | Lawyers
HB 225 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the delegation of tasks to a paralegal.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Lawyers
HB 255 67-0 (1981)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the disclosure to an attorney ad litem of records maintained for mental patients and mentally retarded persons.
House: Health Services
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 535 67-0 (1981)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to legal representation of the state in civil suits.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1285 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the exercise by attorneys at law of authority now exercised by notaries public.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Lawyers | Notaries
HB 1293 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right to counsel of a witness before a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Courts--Juries | Lawyers
HB 1373 67-0 (1981)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to prohibition of certain conduct of the legal counsel and governing body members of a regional planning commission.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
HB 1519 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to regulation of certain professional, business, and insurance transactions and practices and to consumer remedies.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers
HB 1561 67-0 (1981)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Wilson, John
Relating to prohibition of certain conduct of the legal counsel and governing body members of a regional planning commission.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Lawyers | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
HB 1832 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Neal T.
Relating to the application of the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act to nonprofit legal services corporations.
House: Insurance
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--General | Lawyers
SB 520 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the requirement for members of the State Bar to pay fees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 833 67-0 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the right to counsel of a witness before a grand jury.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Courts--Juries | Lawyers
SB 920 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating the regulation of certain professional, business and insurance transactions and practices and to consumer remedies.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Lawyers
SB 1085 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the right of counsel of a witness before a grand jury.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Courts--Juries | Lawyers | WITNESSES
HB 76 67-1 (1981)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to contracting with an attorney to enforce collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 80 67-1 (1981)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to enforced collection of delinquent property taxes by an attorney.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 78 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to creation of a school of law by Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY'S THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 79 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to establishment of a law school in Dallas County.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| DALLAS COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 83 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
authorizing Texas Southern University to establish a night law school in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 91 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to paralegals.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers
HB 96 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the delegation of tasks to a paralegal.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers
HB 192 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to establishment of a law school in Dallas County.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 336 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to give legal opinions to city attorneys.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers
HB 355 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to a system of grievance committees to handle complaints about attorneys and the unauthorized practice of law.
House: Government Organization
Coauthor authorized
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers
HB 356 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to the functions of the State Bar.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 359 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to complaints about attorneys or the unauthorized practice of law.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 360 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to the educational requirements for taking the state bar examination.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 361 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to sanctions imposed on attorneys under the State Bar Act.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 362 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to regulation of attorneys.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 463 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to eligibility to take the bar exam.
House: Judiciary
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| Lawyers | Legislature
HB 473 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to voluntary membership in the State Bar.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 474 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to the payment and disposition of fees and other revenue of the State Bar.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 475 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to expenditure of the State Bar's funds for political purposes.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Ethics | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 533 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to disbarment of an attorney or suspension of the attorney's license after a trial.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Lawyers
HB 591 66-0 (1979)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to the practice of law by a person retired under the Judicial Retirement System of Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| Lawyers | Retirement Systems--Judicial
HB 714 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to regulation of attorneys.
House: Government Organization
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR ACT | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
HB 742 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Relating to regulation of lawyers by the Supreme Court Board of Law Examiners.
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills | SUPREME COURT
HB 1080 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the exercise by attorneys at law of authority now exercised by notaries public; providing severability; declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
| Lawyers | Notaries
HB 1158 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to the qualifications for taking the examination for a license to practice law.
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers
HB 1299 66-0 (1979)
Author: Temple, Arthur "Buddy"
Relating to non-profit legal services corporations and prepaid legal services contracts under the supervision and regulation of the State Board of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Lawyers
HB 1380 66-0 (1979)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the regulation of lawyers by the Supreme Court and the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
HB 1606 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hernandez, JoeSponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to the exercise by attorneys at law of authority now exercised by notaries public; providing for severability.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Lawyers | Notaries
HB 1674 66-0 (1979)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to adoption services by attorneys and physicians.
House: Health Services
Laid on the table
| Human Services--Child Services | Lawyers | PHYSICIANS
HB 2221 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to an attorney's right to real estate broker's license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Lawyers | REAL ESTATE BROKERS
SB 185 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the prohibition of the requirement that licensed attorneys pay dues as a prerequisite to the right to practice law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Lawyers
SB 280 66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to regulation of attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR ACT | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
SB 281 66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Lalor, Lance
Relating to regulation of lawyers by the Supreme Court and the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Government Organization Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills | SUPREME COURT
SB 287 66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the regulation of attorneys; revising the State Bar Act.
House: Government Organization Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR ACT | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 600 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to persons not authorized to receive license as an attorney at law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Lawyers
SB 689 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to the right, power, and authority of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to contract with existing Dallas-Fort Worth area private law schools to provide for the education of certain law students; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 705 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to creation of a school of law administered by The University of Texas at Dallas.
Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
SB 1091 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to regulation of lawyers by the Supreme Court and the Board of Law Examiners.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
SB 1161 66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to non-profit legal services corporations and prepaid legal services contracts under the supervision and regulation of the State Board of Insurance.
Senate: Economic Development
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Lawyers
SB 1216 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the practice of law by a person receiving retirement pay under the Judicial Retirement System of Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Judges | Lawyers | Retirement Systems--Judicial
SCR 68 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to recalling SB 287 from the House.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Lawyers | Resolutions--Recall | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 473 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Creating a school of law under the auspices of Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 478 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to membership in the State Bar; providing that all persons licensed to practice law in this state are subject to certain rules and regulations.
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 479 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to revenues of the State Bar, the deposit of such revenues in the General Revenue Fund, and the appropriation of such revenue by the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 554 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to paralegals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
| Lawyers
HB 573 65-0 (1977)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to the period of service of an attorney ad lietm appointed for a child for a detention hearing.
House: Judiciary
Assigned to General State Calendar
| Lawyers | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 599 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to defining the term para-legal and the delegation of tasks thereto.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Lawyers
HB 703 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Authorizing and directing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to establish a law school in Dallas County, Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 891 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Authorizing Texas Southern University to establish a night law school in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 909 65-0 (1977)
Author: Briscoe, Leonard
Relating to moving Texas Southern University's School of Law and School of Pharmacy to Fort Worth.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 956 65-0 (1977)
Author: Powers, Pike
Relating to nonprofit legal services corporations and prepaid legal insurance.
House: Insurance
Assigned to Consent Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 973 65-0 (1977)
Author: Briscoe, Leonard
Relating to authorizing The University of Texas at Arlington to establish schools of pharmacy and law in the city of Fort Worth.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Subcommittee on Senior Institutions
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
HB 1065 65-0 (1977)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the creation, coverage, and operation of a trust fund for legal malpractice insurance.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 1251 65-0 (1977)
Author: Maloney, Robert
Relating to information about criminal records of persons declaring an intent to study law or applying for admission to the State Bar.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from calendar
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1303 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to the practice of law by a person retired under the Judicial Retirement System of Texas.
House: Judiciary
Failed to pass to third reading
| Courts--Judges | Lawyers | Retirement Systems--Judicial
HB 1304 65-0 (1977)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to the membership of the Board of Law Examiners and the fee for a bar examination.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1524 65-0 (1977)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to the number of days an attorney representing a child in proceedings under Title 3 of the Texas Family Code has to prepare for adjudication or transfer hearings.
House: Judiciary
Assigned to General State Calendar
| Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 2185 65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to legal representation for county officials and employees in certain suits.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers
SB 128 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to fees in civil cases in certain counties for the County Law Library Fund.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--General | Lawyers | Libraries & Librarians
SB 228 65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to the authority of the State Bar of Texas to receive criminal records and reports of law enforcement agencies or other sources on those persons seeking to be licensed to practice law; realting to submission by the State Bar of Texas to law enforcement agencies of a list of persons seeking a license to practice law; realting to the duties of the findings; making the information received by the Stat Bar privileged, not to be disclosed except to those persons or agencies which are required to make a determiniation of eligibility for admission to the Bar except upon court order.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 377 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, Kent
Relating to penalties for unlawful fees for representing an applicant before the State Department of Public Welfare, for unlawful disclosure of welfare information, and for obtaining assistance by fraud.
Senate: Human Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Lawyers
SB 413 65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to admission to public schools of law.
Senate: Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Lawyers
SB 419 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to fees in civil cases in certain counties for the County Law Library Fund.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably
| County Government--General | Lawyers | Libraries & Librarians
SB 500 65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to nonprofit legal services corporations and prepaid legal insurance.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Lawyers
SB 561 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Stubbeman, David
Relating to county law libraries.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Lawyers | Libraries & Librarians
SB 729 65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to the membership of the Board of Law Examiners and the fee for a bar examination.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 745 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the prohibition of the requirement that licensed attorneys pay dues as a prerequisite to the right to practice law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Lawyers
HB 395 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Relating to exempting certain graduates of certain law schools from the requirement of taking the State Bar Examination; establishing certain minimum curriculum requirements.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| Lawyers
HB 424 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nowlin, JamesSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the practice of law by certain unlicensed persons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
| Lawyers
HB 504 64-0 (1975)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to the liability of an attorney for costs in a civil proceeding.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 511 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to requiring that an alleged alcoholic be represented by an attorney in a commitment proceeding.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Lawyers
HB 540 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the exercise by attorneys at law of authority now exercised by notaries public.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | Notaries
HB 847 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to the practice of law by law students.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| Lawyers
HB 888 64-0 (1975)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to providing minority groups with better access to state-supported law schools by directing their immediate participation in the Council on Legal Education Opportunity of the United States government and, absent the C.L.E.O. program, the immediate formulation and implementation of affirmative action programs by state-supported law schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Human Relations | Lawyers
HB 926 64-0 (1975)
Author: Finney, Dave
Relating to non-profit legal service corporations, issuance of contracts for prepaid legal services.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1705 64-0 (1975)
Author: Spurlock II, JoeSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to county law libraries in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
| County Government--General | Lawyers | Libraries & Librarians
HB 1906 64-0 (1975)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to employment of attorneys by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
House: Health & Welfare
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Lawyers | MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2033 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hall, Anthony
Relating to the prohibition of any requirement that an attorney at law be present at or participate in certain real estate transactions.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 28 64-0 (1975)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Powers, Pike
Relating to non-profit prepaid legal services corporations under the supervision and regulation of the State Board of Insurance and to issuance of contracts for prepaid legal services; placing certain duties, responsibilites, and restrictions on corporations operating under this chapter; prescribing their mode of operation and financing; authorizing certain participation contracts and agreements; prescribing the duties and powers of the State Board of Insurance in carrying out the provisions of the Act; providing for bonding of officers and employees; providing for a tax on corporations operating under this chapter in lieu of any franchise or gross-receipts tax, the proceeds of such tax to be kept in a separate fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Prepaid Legal Services Fund; providing the use and disposition of the fund; stating the relationship of the provisions of this Act to the Texas Miscellaneous Corporation Laws Act, the Texas Non-profit Corporation Act and designated provisions of the Insurance Code.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
90 day bill
| Corporations & Associations | Lawyers
SB 316 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the prohibition of the requirement that licensed attorneys pay dues as a prerequisite to the right to practice law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Lawyers
SB 368 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to establishment of a legal insurance service in Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Insurance--General | Lawyers | LEGAL INSURANCE ACT, TEXAS
SB 445 64-0 (1975)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to exempting attorneys providing certain legal services from provisions of the Public Welfare Act of 1941.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| ADOPTION | Human Services--Child Services | Lawyers
SB 512 64-0 (1975)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to the qualifications of certain persons who apply to take the state bar examination.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
| Lawyers
HB 258 63-0 (1973)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to prerequisites for taking the regular examination for license to practice law.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee hearing notice posted
| Lawyers
HB 287 63-0 (1973)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to the prerequisites for taking the regular examination for license to practice law.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee hearing notice posted
| Lawyers
HB 340 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to the qualifications for taking the examination for admission to the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
| Lawyers
HB 411 63-0 (1973)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.Sponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to regulation by the Board of Directors of the State Bar of certain prepaid legal services programs; providing for severability; setting an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Insurance--General | Lawyers | PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES ACT
HB 676 63-0 (1973)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the liability of an attorney for costs in a civil proceeding; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 759 63-0 (1973)
Author: Massey, TomSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the appointment of an attorney to represent the state when the attorney for the state is unable to perform the duties of his office.
House: Judiciary Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers
HB 996 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
An Act relating to authorizing the creation of a Clients' Security Fund financed by assessment of State Bar Members, under rules and regulations prepared by the Texas Supreme Court; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary
Postponed
| Lawyers
HB 1104 63-0 (1973)
Author: Powers, Pike
Providing certain exemptions for certain corporations subject to the "Texas Title Insurance Act."
House: Judiciary
Reported favorably
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Lawyers
HB 1245 63-0 (1973)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to providing minority groups with better access to state-supported law schools by directing their immediate participation in the Council on Legal Education Opportunity of the United State governmetn and, absent the C.L.E.O. program, the immediate formulation and implementation of affirmative action programs by state-supported law schools.
House: Education
Subcommittee hearing date
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers
HB 1259 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the exercise by attorneys at law of authority now exercised by notaries public; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
| Lawyers | Notaries
HJR 43 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to permit statutory authorization for the State Bar of Texas to establish a Clients' Security Fund.
House: Judiciary
Failed to pass
| Lawyers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 41 63-0 (1973)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to the qualifications for taking the examination for admission to the State Bar of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on table
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 157 63-0 (1973)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to requiring an attorney's affidavit in a proceeding to determine whether a child is a delinquent; providing, on commitment of a delinquent, for the forwarding of certain papers to the Texas Youth Council.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee hearing date
| Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Lawyers | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 460 63-0 (1973)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to certain legal services benefits offered by certain organizations to members or beneficiaries.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as amended
| Corporations & Associations | Lawyers
SB 796 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to authorizing the creation of a clients' security fund, financed by assessment of state bar members, under rules and regulations prepared by the Texas Supreme Court; prescribing the nature of payments from the fund as being a matter of grace and not of right; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 835 63-0 (1973)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to furnishing legal and investigative services to indigents and providing legal counsel for indigents accused of crime and to investigating entitlement to release of persons accused of crime on personal bond; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Notice given
| County Government--Finance | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SJR 34 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Proposing and amendment of the Texas Constitution to permit statutory authorization for the State Bar of Texas to establish a Clients' Security Fund.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably
| Lawyers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 569 62-0 (1971)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to prerequisites for taking the regular examination for license to practice law.
| Lawyers
HB 924 62-0 (1971)
Author: Wolff, Nelson
Relating to permitting law students to practice law under certain conditions.
| Lawyers
HB 1320 62-0 (1971)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to the collection and disposition of the fee for an attorney's license or certificate.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers
HB 1792 62-0 (1971)
Author: Doran, Jr., Hilary B.Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the compensation to be paid counsel appointed to defend an indigent.
| County Government--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 66 62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, CharlesSponsor: Wolff, Nelson
Relating to the practice of law and providing that law students, while attending a law school approved by the Supreme Court of Texas, may assist licensed attorneys in the trial of cases under rules promulgated by such Supreme Court.
| Lawyers
SB 328 62-0 (1971)
Author: Bridges, Ronald W.
Relating to permitting excess funds not needed for the maintenance of County Law Libraries, in counties having a population of three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) or less, to be used for providing legal services for indigents; raising the maximum fee that can be collected to $10.00 and extending it to criminal cases.
| County Government--Finance | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Libraries & Librarians
SB 593 62-0 (1971)
Author: Harrington, D. RoySponsor: Haynes, Clyde
Relating to the compensation of county attorneys in certain counties.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 711 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to the collection and disposition of the fee for an attorney's license or certificate.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
SB 816 62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce or assist in the enforcement of the collection of delinquent taxes.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 916 62-0 (1971)
Author: Bernal, Joe J.Sponsor: Simmons, Wayland A.
Relating to the establishing and maintaining of a county law library in certain counties.
| County Government--General | Lawyers | Libraries & Librarians
HB 56 61-0 (1969)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to prelegal educational qualifications for certain persons to study law.
| Courts--Reporters | Lawyers
HB 143 61-0 (1969)
Author: Nugent, James E. | et. al.
Relating to amending the State Bar Act.
| Ethics | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 279 61-0 (1969)
Author: Calhoun, Frank | et. al.
Relating to amending the State Bar Act relating to disbarment proceedings against any attorney.
| Lawyers
HB 283 61-0 (1969)
Author: Stewart, Vernon James
Relating to the right to counsel in juvenlile proceedings.
| Lawyers | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 559 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt | et. al.
Relating to furnishing legal and investigative services to indigents and providing legal counsel for indigents accused of crime and to investigating entitlement to release of persons accused of crime on personal bond.
| County Government--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 661 61-0 (1969)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to the issuance of a law license to certain persons who graduate from certain law schools of this state.
| Lawyers
HB 1026 61-0 (1969)
Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy"
Relating to amending The State Bar Act to permit persons who are duly licensed to practice law in this State to do so without payment of fees.
| Lawyers
SB 103 61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending the State Bar Act.
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 108 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to amending the State Bar Act.
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 212 61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending Statutes relating to the practice of law and providing that law students, while attending a law school approved by the Supreme Court of Texas, may assist licensed attorneys in the trial of cases under rules promulgated by such Supreme Court.
| Lawyers
SB 283 61-0 (1969)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to the exemption from prelegal educational qualifications prerequisite to the study of law in certain instances.
| Lawyers
SB 461 61-0 (1969)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of Texas A&M University to acquire all of the assets of South Texas College of Law and to operate the same as a school of law for the use and benefit of the State of Texas as a part of Texas A&M University.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 515 61-0 (1969)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to prerequisites for taking the regular examination for license to practice law.
| Lawyers
SB 612 61-0 (1969)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J.
Relating to the issuance of a law license to certain persons who graduate from certain law schools of this state.
| Lawyers
SB 614 61-0 (1969)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to amending the State Bar Act so as to permit persons who are duly licensed to practice law in this State to do so without payment of fees.
| Lawyers
SCR 83 61-0 (1969)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Expressing intent of the Legislature in passing S.B. No. 260.
| Lawyers | Legislature | Open Meetings | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
HB 1178 60-0 (1967)
Author: Whatley, Willis James
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide the maximum fee which may be charged for taking an examination from the Board of Legal Examiners.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers
SB 114 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide that the maximum fee which may be charged for taking an examination from the Board of Legal Examiners is $40.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers
SB 334 60-0 (1967)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J. | et. al.
Relating to county law libraries; providing for a cost increase on civil cases to benefit the county law library fund.
| County Government--General | Lawyers | Libraries & Librarians
HB 131 59-0 (1965)
Author: Knapp, Jr., Walter Lee | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by abolishing trial fees and certain fees allowed the attorney representing the State before a justice court in cases involving the violation of any penal statute or the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways; providing that all justices of the peace in the State of Texas shall be compensated on a salary basis.
| Courts--Justice | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 968 59-0 (1965)
Author: Miller, Wallace H.
Relating to amending certain Acts relative to prerequisites for taking the regular examination for license to practice law.
| Lawyers | Legislature
SB 364 59-0 (1965)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to registration of powers of attorney authorizing the conveyance of real property.
| Lawyers | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 503 58-0 (1963)
Author: Whatley, Willis James | et. al.
Relating to providing that the Supreme Court may grant certain attorneys who have practiced law in the State of Illinois prior to the year 1920 and whose practice of law was interrupted by reason of military service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and who have thereafter resided in the State of Texas twenty (20) years or more, and who have during their period of residence in this State been engaged in civic undertakings and activities for the advancement of the public interest, a license to practice law in the State of Texas without taking examination, provided such applicants meet the requirements as to moral character and provided that evidence of their qualifications as herein prescribed is supplied by affidavit or otherwise to the Supreme Court.
| Lawyers
HB 841 58-0 (1963)
Author: Davis, William S. "Bill"
Relating to providing for the deposit of certain revenues in the General Revenue Fund; providing that expenses of the Board of Legal Examiners shall be paid from the General Revenue Fund as appropriated by the Legislature; providing for the transfer of certain funds to the General Revenue Fund; providing an effective date.
| Lawyers | LEGAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 478 58-0 (1963)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to permitting the Commissioners Court of all counties containing more than six hundred thousand (600,000) population according to the last preceding federal census to employ special counsel; providing special duties for such special counsel; providing the manner in which such special counsel shall be named.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers
HB 899 57-0 (1961)
Author: Barlow, James E.
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the inclusion of all law schools situated within this State which are on the approved list of the Supreme Court of Texas.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers
HB 1030 57-0 (1961)
Author: Garrison, Donald E. "Don"
Relating to amending the Texas Penal Code prohibiting solicitation by attorneys, free-splitting, information to attorneys by medical personnel for solicitation purposes, and the representation of solicited clients; fixing the venue of the injunction a misdemeanor and providing certain penalties therefor.
| Lawyers
SB 384 57-0 (1961)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to permitting the Commissioners Court of all counties containing more than five hundred thousand (500,000) population according to the last preceding Federal Census to employ special counsel.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers
HB 104 57-1 (1961)
Author: Shipley, Donald K.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure providing the amount of fees and compensation to be received by witnesses, persons, or attorneys who are compelled to leave their own counties to serve or testify in a judicial proceeding.
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | Lawyers | WITNESSES
HB 10 56-0 (1959)
Author: Thurman, Leon
Relating to amending certain acts reducing the number of years service as a Member of the Legislature required as equivalent to pre-legal study and training.
| Lawyers | Legislature
HB 136 56-0 (1959)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Relating to amending certain statutes authorizing attorneys at law of the State of Texas to take acknowledgments or proof of an instrument of writing for record within the State of Texas.
| Lawyers
HB 165 56-0 (1959)
Author: Jarvis, Ben E.
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to authorize the Board of Legal Examiners, with the approval of the Supreme Court, to appoint a Secretary, authorizing salary for same.
| Lawyers | LEGAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 183 56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy"
Relating to amending certain statutes providing that the Supreme Court may grant certain attorneys who have practiced law in a State of the United States for a period of seven (7) years and who hold a license to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States and who have resided in the State of Texas for a period of twenty-four (24) months, a license to practice law in the State of Texas without taking examination; providing certain substitutes for prelegal study.
| Lawyers
HB 513 56-0 (1959)
Author: Winston, William D.
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code to provide that persons, firms and corporations may act as attorneys-in-fact for reciprocal or inter-insurance exchanges.
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Lawyers
HB 549 56-0 (1959)
Author: Huffman, Reagan Russell | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide as an additional prerequisite for the recording of certain written instruments that there be an endorsement thereon showing that such instrument was prepared by a duly licensed and practicing attorney.
| Lawyers | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 992 56-0 (1959)
Author: Ehrle, Sr., William Lawrence "Will"
Relating to providing permission to take the Bar Examination to persons who have served as Governor of another State, meeting certain conditions of membership in the Bar of another state, and residence in Texas.
| Lawyers
SB 1 56-0 (1959)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to amending certain statutes relative to the State Bar Act to provide that persons licensed by the Supreme Court to practice law do not have to be members of the State Bar.
| Lawyers
HB 188 55-0 (1957)
Author: Sudderth, Ben Doyle
Relating to licensing of persons to practice law in this State; providing that law licenses shall be granted to law school graduates upon separation from military service under certain circumstances without requirement of passage of the State Bar Examination and setting out the conditions thereon.
| Lawyers | Military & Veterans
HB 410 55-0 (1957)
Author: Kelly, Moyne L.
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to permit district clerks who are licensed attorneys to appear and practice as an attorney before the courts under certain conditions; rephrasing provisions relative to practice by county clerks.
| Courts--Personnel | Lawyers
HB 656 55-0 (1957)
Author: Yezak, Herman | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes and authorizing attorneys at law of the State of Texas to take acknowledgments or proof of an instrument of writing for record within the State of Texas, and providing for a seal.
| Lawyers
HB 659 55-0 (1957)
Author: Pressler, III, Herman Paul | et. al.
Relating to County Law Libraries, providing for a cost increase on civil cases to benefit the County Law Library Fund.
| County Government--General | Lawyers | Libraries & Librarians
HB 708 55-0 (1957)
Author: Puckett, Jr., Herman V. | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain practices by any person, firm, partnership, corporation, group, organization, or association, not a real party in interest, which result in the fomenting of litigation and proceedings before State agencies; providing a penalty.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 141 54-0 (1955)
Author: Lee, Otis
Relating to amending Statutes so as to make eligible any citizen of this State and of the United States, who has attained the age of 28 years, to take the State bar examination, provided he meets certain educational and moral requirements and is certified by a county examining committee; providing for the creation of such county examining committee, prescribing its membership, qualifications, terms of appointment and duties.
| Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
HB 222 54-0 (1955)
Author: Burkett, Jr., Joseph W. "Joe" | et. al.
Relating to amending Statutes by providing standards of approval for Law Schools in Texas; approving existing Law Schools; Prohibiting delegation of authority granted the Supreme Court.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers
HB 233 54-0 (1955)
Author: Sheridan, Edward Hueber "Ed"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code so as to provide for the execution of policies of insurance by an attorney or an attorney in fact or other representative authorized by and acting for underwriters, and so as to provide for the maintenance of the principal office of such attorneys, and so as to provide that no license should be issued to any attorneys at Lloyd's to bind insurance risks in Texas or with citizens of Texas or covering Texas property, unless said attorneys in fact be residents of Texas and maintain their office in Texas, with certain exceptions.
| Insurance--General | Lawyers
