HB 542 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Health--General | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1016 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to status notifications provided by the Parks and Wildlife Department to a person who submits a rulemaking petition or accessibility complaint.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1260 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Environment--Water | MARICULTURE | OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al.
Relating to legislative leave for certain peace officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
HB 1809 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the commercial oyster mariculture advisory board.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| COMMERCIAL OYSTER MARICULTURE ADVISORY BOARD | Governor | MARICULTURE | OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2098 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the salary reclassification of certain positions with the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AUDITOR, STATE | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 2475 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to oyster certificates of location and the closure of oyster beds; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 2699 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or by a person or agent of the person on the person's property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 2755 88-0 (2023)
Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the minimum instruction requirement for the boater education program and the disposition and use of money received by the Parks and Wildlife Department from the boater education program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| BOATS & BOATING | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 2777 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, JustinSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the contracting authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Purchasing--State
HB 2791 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to costs associated with ante-mortem testing of breeder deer for chronic wasting disease.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 3012 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3065 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or by a person or agent of the person on the person's property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 3073 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to costs associated with and procedures for the assessment and destruction of certain deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 3489 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the use of an unmanned aircraft to locate and retrieve wounded or killed wildlife.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Aeronautics | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 3604 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, CodySponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| AQUACULTURE | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MARICULTURE | OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
HB 3801 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the centennial parks conservation fund to be administered by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4018 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the use of Parks and Wildlife Department land for carbon sequestration or similar ecosystem services projects.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4471 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the issuance by certain conservation and reclamation districts of bonds for the development and maintenance of recreational facilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to an interim study of the appraisal of land used for wildlife management for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Interim Studies | Legislature | Parks & Wildlife--General | SENATE, TEXAS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 4609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas A&M Forest Service of the potential effects of wildfires in this state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Agriculture | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--General | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | Water--General
HB 4767 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of the Julia C. Hester House State Park.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 4814 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to the use of certain land by The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4992 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the closure of certain areas to the taking of oysters.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 5239 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to costs associated with the destruction of certain deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HJR 154 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund to be administered by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 312 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the assessment, destruction, disposal, and release of certain deer.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 810 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requirements for certain licenses and permits issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
SB 811 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to disclosure of certain information by the Parks and Wildlife Department or the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Protection of Personal Information
SB 922 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Orr, Angelia | et. al.
Relating to legislative leave for certain peace officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPENSATORY TIME | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
SB 938 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the issuance by certain conservation and reclamation districts of bonds for the development and maintenance of recreational facilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1006 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the minimum instruction requirement for the boater education program and the disposition and use of money received by the Parks and Wildlife Department from the boater education program.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BOATS & BOATING | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
SB 1032 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to oyster certificates of location; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 1372 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to costs associated with the destruction of certain deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 1465 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to costs associated with and procedures for the assessment and destruction of certain deer.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 1468 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or by a person or agent of the person on the person's property.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
SB 1648 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the centennial parks conservation fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 1671 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the contracting authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Purchasing--State
SB 1758 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to the use of certain land by The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1763 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | MARICULTURE | OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1764 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Weapons
SJR 74 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 66 88-3 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 426 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the release of deer by certain deer breeder facilities to a low-fenced site.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 432 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a deer breeding facility affected by chronic wasting disease.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 783 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department regarding wind-powered energy devices; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1615 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the propagation of breeder deer by cloning.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Postponed
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
HB 1941 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the use of certain devices to train or control the behavior of an elephant; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--General | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2159 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Health--General | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2225 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the powers and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department regarding the Texas Water Trust.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 2326 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the possession and transportation of certain nonindigenous snakes; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2425 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | OPEN-SPACE LAND | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 2716 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to recommendations made by the Parks and Wildlife Department and intervention by the Parks and Wildlife Department in matters regarding certain permits.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 3216 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to legislative leave for certain peace officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
HB 3600 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the establishment of the commercial oyster mariculture advisory board.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| COMMERCIAL OYSTER MARICULTURE BOARD, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | MARICULTURE | OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the salary reclassification of certain positions with the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AUDITOR, STATE | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Employees
HB 3718 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain entities post human trafficking signs; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COSMETOLOGISTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Highways | Hospitals | HOTELS & MOTELS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Safety | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
HB 3833 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the appraisal of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Aeronautics | Agriculture | Housing--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4436 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the operation of aircraft in or on protected freshwater areas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Aeronautics | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Transportation--Aviation
HB 4499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a regional connected trails system.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 563 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the classification of certain exotic livestock and exotic and nongame animals.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 700 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 840 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the possession, transportation, and release of certain nonindigenous snakes; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 983 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to legislative leave for certain peace officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Employees
SB 1223 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to fee waivers for certain hunting and fishing licenses for certain volunteer firefighters.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 1239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the taking of wildlife by a person on the person's property for purposes of disease diagnosis, management, or prevention.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the ownership of certain wildlife resources of this state.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | GULF OF MEXICO | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1241 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the terms and renewal of oyster certificates of location.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1393 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requirements for certain licenses and permits issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
SB 1721 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the management of wildlife and wildlife habitat by a home-rule municipality; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1723 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to recommendations made by the Parks and Wildlife Department and intervention by the Parks and Wildlife Department in matters regarding certain permits.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 134 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.
Filed
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Health--General | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 127 87-3 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a grant program in the Parks and Wildlife Department for outreach to certain underserved populations; making an appropriation.
Filed
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 376 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a deer breeding facility affected by chronic wasting disease.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 488 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the protection of public freshwater areas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Water--General
HB 489 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of certain rivers and streams in particular counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| HALL COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 661 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the release of deer by certain deer breeding facilities to low-fenced acreage.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 1011 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to exempting certain honorably retired peace officers from continuing education requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1098 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the importation of Pacific oysters for sale for consumption.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to notice of inspections of certain deer facilities by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 1214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 1300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to cultivated oyster mariculture; authorizing fees; requiring a permit; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| MARICULTURE | OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1561 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to authorizing a waiver of certain state park fees for certain children.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of coastal counties to adopt certain rules for island parks, beach parks, and public beaches; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1824 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the sale and taking of sand, gravel, marl, shell, and mudshell, including the use of funds collected from the sale of those materials and the taking of those materials from the San Jacinto River and its tributaries.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Environment--Water | HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT | Mines & Mineral Resources | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | SAN JACINTO RIVER | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1828 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to prohibiting the sale and purchase of certain aquatic products; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 2038 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to certain offenses relating to disturbing or taking marl, sand, gravel, shell, or mudshell or disturbing oyster beds or fishing waters; increasing the criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 2065 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a waiver of certain state park fees for certain children and the use of general revenue appropriations for the artificial reef program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| ARTIFICIAL REEFS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the re-creation, funding, and uses of the off-highway vehicle trail and recreational area account.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Highways | Parks & Wildlife--General | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2805 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to regulations for taking marl, sand, gravel, shell, or mudshell.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Mines & Mineral Resources | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
HB 3559 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain substances to take nongame wildlife; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 4152 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to use of hotel occupancy tax by certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| BORDER | County Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | OPEN-SPACE LAND | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HJR 39 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
SB 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 348 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of certain rivers and streams in particular counties.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| HALL COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
SB 409 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 665 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authority of coastal counties to adopt certain rules for island parks, beach parks, and public beaches; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 682 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to cultivated oyster mariculture; authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Agriculture
Referred to Agriculture
| MARICULTURE | OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 810 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Animals | Electronic Information Systems | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 899 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to prohibiting the sale and purchase of certain aquatic products; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 948 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to release sites for breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 1397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, PeterSponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to exempting certain honorably retired peace officers from continuing education requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1438 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the disposition of property interests by navigation districts for certain purposes.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 1511 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the Battleship "Texas."
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| BATTLESHIP TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1595 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of general revenue appropriations for the artificial reef program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ARTIFICIAL REEFS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 24 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 78 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to credits to certain accounts of the Parks and Wildlife Department resulting from the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 448 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the transfer of certain revenue into the state parks account.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 449 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the applicability of competitive bidding requirements to leases of radio towers and the land under radio towers procured by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Purchasing--State | RADIO
HB 643 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1625 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procedures for the enforcement by the General Land Office of the Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 1991.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--General
HB 1750 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to exempting certain honorably retired peace officers from continuing education requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1875 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the use of the Plains Junction Trail by adjoining landowners.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
No action taken in committee
| HALL COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2854 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an authorization to trap, transport, and transplant certain white-tailed deer between certain sites.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 2855 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by use of microchip implants.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 2971 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to creating an offense for the administration of illegal drugs to breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Crimes--Drugs | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3182 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue permits for the management of the wild mule deer population; requiring an occupational permit.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PERMITS
HB 3537 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the use of money subject to restrictions under federal law that is credited to the deferred maintenance fund account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3827 85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the testing of breeder deer for chronic wasting disease.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3832 85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to breeder deer affected by chronic wasting disease.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3833 85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the ownership of certain deer in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 3835 85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the payment for breeder deer taken for disease management.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HJR 16 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
SB 708 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to an exemption from numbering for certain vessels propelled by trolling motors.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
SB 1720 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by use of microchip implants.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SJR 20 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 118 85-1 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the appropriation of certain tax proceeds for the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berthing of the Battleship "Texas."
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BATTLESHIP TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 251 85-1 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 82 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 158 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the allocation and use of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 300 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to the Parks and Wildlife Department of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 323 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 721 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 801 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to planning for the use of and liability resulting from prescribed burns by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1078 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 1565 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of qualified timber land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 1919 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1925 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1932 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2139 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax for certain zoos and aquariums.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2582 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the transfer of certain powers and duties related to endangered species from the comptroller to the commissioner of agriculture.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENDANGERED SPECIES | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3057 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a pilot program for the purpose of controlling certain predatory animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | BORDER | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 3335 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the regulation of oyster resources.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 3618 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prohibiting camping and building fires in certain areas; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Environment--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HCR 131 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Urging the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to extend and expand its certificate of location program for oyster harvesting.
Filed
| OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 138 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1919.
Signed by the Governor
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Corrective | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 33 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HJR 39 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 248 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
SB 381 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1118 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax for certain zoos and aquariums.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1132 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the protection and use of certain products, information, and technology of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Science & Technology
SB 1181 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to an interim study concerning this state's noncommercial hunting and fishing license systems.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Interim Studies | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 1183 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to authorizing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to enter into certain contracts with private vendors.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Purchasing--State
SB 1347 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
SB 1366 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the allocation to the Parks and Wildlife Department of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 1597 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Agriculture | Governor | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1640 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prohibiting camping and building fires in certain areas; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1977 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of hunting license fees to help feed hungry Texans.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1978 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to a voluntary contribution to help feed hungry Texans when a person applies for a hunting license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SJR 18 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SJR 47 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 105 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 115 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to identification numbers on vessels.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| BOATS & BOATING | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 162 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 332 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 840 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Electronic Information Systems | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 896 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to allowable transfers to the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission of proceeds from the taxes on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 929 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the Parrie Haynes Trust.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 993 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to public notice by the Parks and Wildlife Department of consumption advisories for mercury contamination in certain aquatic and terrestrial animals, including fish, crustaceans, and molluscan shellfish.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Environment--Water | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MERCURY | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation regarding the production of and use of native seeds.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Environment--General | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS NATIVE SEEDS COMMITTEE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1443 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed lottery prize money to fund the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berth of the Battleship "Texas."
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BATTLESHIP TEXAS | LOTTERIES | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1614 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the management, breeding, and destruction of deer and to procedures regarding certain deer permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
HB 1937 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to exempting residents who are at least 65 years of age from paying certain parks and wildlife fees.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1998 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2092 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of responsibility for regulating deer breeding from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2146 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to certain restrictions on the mining of marl, sand, gravel, shell, or mudshell in certain protected freshwater areas.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2649 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the punishment for violating certain rules or permit terms under a permit to trap, transport, and transplant certain animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
HB 2744 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning the transfer of exotic species to certain transfers of water that supply populous areas.
House: Natural Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2922 83-0 (2013)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3083 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the requirement to carry a certificate of number identification card on a vessel.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| BOATS & BOATING | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 3279 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the uprooting of seagrass plants; creating an offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 3509 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to endangered species habitat conservation and to the creation of a board to oversee and guide the state's coordinated response to federal actions regarding endangered species.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
| Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | ENDANGERED SPECIES | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3878 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the Lazy W District No. 1.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Committee report sent to Calendars
| LAZY W CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LAZY W DISTRICT NO. 1 | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HJR 40 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 157 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the Parrie Haynes Trust.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Trusts
SB 175 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 446 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to allowable transfers to the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission of proceeds from the taxes on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 468 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to endangered species habitat conservation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | ENDANGERED SPECIES | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 820 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the management, breeding, and destruction of deer and to procedures regarding certain deer permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
SB 933 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 989 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Electronic Information Systems | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 1212 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning the transfer of exotic species to certain transfers of water that supply populous areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1432 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for violating certain rules or permit terms under a permit to trap, transport, and transplant certain animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1444 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transfer of responsibility for regulating deer breeding from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1684 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the registration of boat trailers.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BOATS & BOATING | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SJR 17 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 46 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to compensatory time off for certain employees of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| COMPENSATORY TIME | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 128 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a pilot program to implement renewable energy and other conservation technology in a state park or state natural area.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 283 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the wheelchair accessibility of new or renovated park playgrounds to children with disabilities.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Withdrawn from schedule
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PLAYGROUNDS & PLAYGROUND SAFETY
HB 308 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to life preserving devices on recreational vessels.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 384 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the proper identification of boats and outboard motors; creating an offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| BOATS & BOATING | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 555 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to reportable boating accidents and the penalties for certain boating accidents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| ACCIDENTS | BOATS & BOATING | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 870 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to creating an offense for the trapping of wild deer by a deer breeder and to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct associated with deer breeding; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
HB 1026 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to procedures relating to the issuance and renewal of, and certain notice requirements associated with, certain deer permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
HB 1027 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by microchips.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1161 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal officers and agents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Returned to committee by Calendars Committee
| Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1300 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to funding for state sites and programs of the Parks and Wildlife Department through private contributions and partnerships and to commercial advertising on certain state sites.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1301 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the Parks and Wildlife Department when registering a motor vehicle or renewing a motor vehicle registration.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1322 82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, ConnieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the possession of fish in the tidal water of this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 1346 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the consistent use of the term "game warden" throughout the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1384 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1399 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the Parks and Wildlife Department when registering a motor vehicle or renewing a motor vehicle registration.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1449 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain right-of-way easements on land owned by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Highways | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
HB 1450 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study regarding tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department vehicle.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1453 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to funding for state sites through private contributions and partnerships and to commercial advertising on certain state sites.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1586 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the boundaries of the Ingleside Cove Wildlife Sanctuary.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| INGLESIDE COVE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1628 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the crediting of appropriated funds from the collection of taxes imposed on the sale of sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 1843 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the discontinuation of management and efficiency reviews by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2148 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to oyster shells and an oyster shell recovery and replacement program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2206 82-0 (2011)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the funding and planning of activities undertaken under the Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act; imposing a fee.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 2760 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GUADALUPE RIVER | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | SAN ANTONIO RIVER | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 3297 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the registration and titling of motorboats, vessels, and outboard motors by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BOATS & BOATING | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3317 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--County | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 252 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the management, breeding, and destruction of deer and to procedures regarding certain deer permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
SB 499 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the identification of breeder deer by microchips.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Returned to Calendars Committee
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 810 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the boundaries of the Ingleside Cove Wildlife Sanctuary.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| INGLESIDE COVE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 932 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to oyster beds and shells and an oyster shell recovery and replacement program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1345 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the crediting of appropriated funds from the collection of taxes imposed on the sale of sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
SB 1435 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the possession of fish in the tidal water of this state.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 1480 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the regulation of exotic aquatic species by the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Water--General
SB 1595 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GUADALUPE RIVER | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | SAN ANTONIO RIVER | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 7 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks, the transfer of a historic site from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission, and the general rulemaking authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 155 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to rivers and riverbeds for individuals with physical disabilities.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Environment--Water | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 455 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to creating an offense for the trapping of wild deer by a deer breeder and to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct associated with deer breeding; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Animals | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
HB 865 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Agriculture | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Water--General
HB 971 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the wheelchair accessibility of new or renovated park playgrounds to children with disabilities.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PLAYGROUNDS & PLAYGROUND SAFETY
HB 1384 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to authorizing certain nature centers to charge admission fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1786 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to notice of proposed increases in fees charged by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain permits.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1964 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the crediting of appropriated funds from the collection of taxes imposed on the sale of sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 1965 81-0 (2009)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to permits to control protected wildlife; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
HB 2088 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to increasing public awareness of the benefits of native plant species and problems associated with invasive plant species.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| INTERNET | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2553 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the registration and operation of certain motor vehicles.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
| Parks & Wildlife--General | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2680 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to the retrieval and waste of game birds, game animals, and fish; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Solid Waste | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 3113 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations to conduct charitable raffles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Parks & Wildlife--General | RAFFLES
HB 3117 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the possession, custody, or control of a cougar, bobcat, or coyote.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 3271 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Texas Partnership for Children in Nature.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Agriculture | CHILDREN IN NATURE, TEXAS PARTNERSHIP | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Environment--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3391 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department; changing the elements of an offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09
| Electronic Information Systems | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Sunset Bills
HB 3560 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the establishment of a shared database for deer breeder reporting requirements.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Electronic Information Systems | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3836 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the penalties associated with violations of laws pertaining to a deer breeder permit.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
No action taken in committee
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
HB 3864 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the acceptance of certain donated building projects by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3971 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to the funding of certain activities of the General Land Office pertaining to the management of coastal public land.
House: Land & Resource Management
Postponed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
HB 3986 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the closure of certain man-made passes between the Gulf of Mexico and inland bays by the commissioner of the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 4002 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the funding of the statewide wildfire protection plan at the Texas Forest Service.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FOREST SERVICE
HB 4141 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to a study regarding the Battleship "Texas.".
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| BATTLESHIP TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 4196 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to proof of title to breeding deer for certain purposes of deer breeding operations.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
HB 4214 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the business of taxidermy; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
HB 4234 81-0 (2009)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the collection by the Parks and Wildlife Department of taxes imposed on the sales and use of boats and boat motors and to the disposition of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BOATS & BOATING | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 4284 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal penalty for capturing, transporting, or transplanting white-tailed or mule deer without a permit.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
HB 4287 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the discharge of firearms in certain navigable rivers or streams.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | KLEBERG COUNTY | NUECES COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Water--General | Weapons
HB 4595 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to responsibility and criminal penalties for certain violations committed by commercial oyster boat crews.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--General
HJR 60 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of the revenue received from the sporting goods sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
SB 162 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the crediting of appropriated funds from the collection of taxes imposed on the sale of sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
SB 205 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Partnership for Children in Nature.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | CHILDREN IN NATURE, TEXAS PARTNERSHIP | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Environment--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 417 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of a retired firearm from the Parks and Wildlife Department by a game warden.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
SB 539 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the funding of certain activities of the General Land Office pertaining to the management of coastal public land.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
SB 691 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Water--General
SB 801 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Homer, Mark
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of land used for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/10
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
SB 909 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to designating the first week of October as Monarch Butterfly Week.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Holidays | MONARCH BUTTERFLY WEEK | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 923 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to notice of proposed increases in fees charged by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain permits.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1010 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department; changing the elements of an offense.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Sunset Bills
SB 1121 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Thibaut, Kristi | et. al.
Relating to the retrieval and waste of game birds, game animals, and fish; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Solid Waste | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 1232 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to increasing public awareness of the benefits of native plant species.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
| INTERNET | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1582 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the criminal penalty for capturing, transporting, or transplanting white-tailed or mule deer without a permit.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
SB 1584 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the penalties associated with violations of laws pertaining to a deer breeder permit.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
SB 1586 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the establishment of a shared database for deer breeder reporting requirements.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Electronic Information Systems | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1643 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the artificial reef program; creating offenses and providing criminal and civil penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ARTIFICIAL REEFS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
SB 1999 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations to conduct charitable raffles.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Parks & Wildlife--General | RAFFLES
SB 2050 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the disposition of certain fees collected by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
SB 2051 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the collection by the Parks and Wildlife Department of taxes imposed on the sales and use of boats and boat motors and to the disposition of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Ways & Means
| BOATS & BOATING | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 2172 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to proof of title to breeding deer for certain purposes of deer breeding operations.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
SB 2379 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to responsibility and criminal penalties for certain violations committed by commercial oyster boat crews.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--General
SCR 1 81-1 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to authorize a joint interim study on the benefits of establishing a statewide county park beautification and improvement program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACT | Interim Studies | Legislature | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 6 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SPORTING GOODS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
HB 7 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of historic sites from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission, to the allocation and use of revenue by the department and commission, and to the eligibility of certain land for entry into the state parks system.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 12 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to parks, wildlife, hunting, and historic sites; the funding, powers, and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department, the Parks and Wildlife Commission, and the Texas Historical Commission; and standards for certain state law enforcement officers; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Animals | BOATS & BOATING | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
HB 318 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the allocation and use of revenue from the sales tax imposed on sporting goods.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 466 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the allocation and use of revenue from the sales tax imposed on certain sporting goods.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HB 1309 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the possession or transportation of certain snakes that are not indigenous to this country; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS
HB 1310 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the wasting of certain game, alligators, and shellfish; imposing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 1697 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the protection of real property used as open space or for another similar purpose.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | Energy--General | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2001 80-0 (2007)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a program to control or eradicate nuisance aquatic vegetation.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Water | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 2208 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition by the Parks and Wildlife Department of certain real property in Brewster County owned by the permanent school fund.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| BREWSTER COUNTY | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2769 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the marking of oyster beds.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3843 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the issuance of certain bonds for the benefit of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| BONDS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3845 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the possession, custody, or control of a cougar, bobcat, or coyote.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 3847 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to a pilot project to conserve threatened and endangered species and habitat.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 4135 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to preservation of game and fish in McCulloch County.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Postponed
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | MCCULLOCH COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General
HCR 286 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Estes, Craig
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 12.
Signed by the Governor
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Corrective | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
HJR 38 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of the revenue received from the sporting goods sales tax.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HR 2912 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 12.
Reported enrolled
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
SB 252 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SPORTING GOODS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
SB 353 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the allocation and use of revenue from the sales tax imposed on sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
SB 620 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the marking of oyster beds.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 825 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a program to control or eradicate nuisance aquatic vegetation.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Water | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 969 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to exemptions from certain fees for government vessels and outboard motors.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BOATS & BOATING | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--General
SJR 16 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of the revenue received from the sporting goods sales tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales
SR 1195 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, Craig
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 12.
Reported enrolled
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Sales
HB 506 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to hunting on or over certain submerged land; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 882 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the disposition of an abandoned watercraft.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ARTIFICIAL REEFS | BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--General | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 883 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the disposition of abandoned watercraft and the construction of, and donation of materials for, artificial reefs.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| ARTIFICIAL REEFS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 942 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the registration of antique boats with the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| BOATS & BOATING | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 943 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to evidence establishing ownership of a vessel for a certificate of title issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BOATS & BOATING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 944 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the license requirements of marine dealers, distributors, and manufacturers.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| BOATS & BOATING | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 1257 79-0 (2005)
Author: Campbell, Scott
Relating to a permit to take certain deer causing depredation; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 1292 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of revenue from the sales tax imposed on sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 1333 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain employees of the Texas Forest Service.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1407 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to an exemption from tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education for children of certain employees of the Texas Forest Service with fire-fighting, rescue, or other special duties who are killed or disabled in the line of duty.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Employees | TEXAS FOREST SERVICE
HB 1703 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the hunting of certain wounded or dangerous wildlife.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 1848 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the classification of certain employees of the Texas Forest Service as fire protection personnel.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1889 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the powers, protections, and immunities of a commissioned law enforcement officer of the National Park Service.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Law Enforcement | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, U.S. | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2024 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to hunter education.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Political Subdivisions
HB 2025 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over the National Museum of the Pacific War and other historical sites from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| FLEET ADMIRAL CHESTER W. NIMITZ MEMORIAL NAVAL MUSEUM | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2026 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the recovery of certain enforcement-related costs and to the taking and possession of certain wildlife or eggs, including requirements related to taxidermy and tanning and to harmful aquatic plants; imposing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Animals | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 2028 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the efficient use and maintenance of the state parks account and the Texas recreation and parks account by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2029 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to commercial bay shrimping boat licenses, commercial bay shrimp boat licenses, and commercial bait-shrimp boat licenses.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to subcommittee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | SHRIMPING INDUSTRY
HB 2032 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the expansion of the operation game thief program to include certain other violations of law.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales | Water--General
HB 2052 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the establishment of regional habitat conservation plans by political subdivisions of this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2096 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the removal and disposal of certain vessels and structures in certain locations; providing penalties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| BOATS & BOATING | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2685 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the acceptance of gratuities by certain employees of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| Ethics | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2895 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the recovery of certain costs associated with certain civil suits by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2897 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the establishment of an all-terrain vehicle trail and recreational area program; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 2901 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a deer breeder's permit; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Senate Amendments printed and distributed
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2908 79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the administration and operation of the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| FLEET ADMIRAL CHESTER W. NIMITZ MEMORIAL NAVAL MUSEUM | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3146 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the establishment of a land conservation program and land conservation council in the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Agriculture | CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | ENDANGERED SPECIES | Environment--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 3153 79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the creation of a wind power research institute at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Animals | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | Parks & Wildlife--General | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE
HB 3464 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to federal approval of land for habitat conservation.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| Animals | CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 3553 79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the boundaries of and prohibited acts in the Nine-Mile Hole State Scientific Area; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Science & Technology
SB 21 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 380 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to commercial bay shrimping boat licenses, commercial bay shrimp boat licenses, and commercial bait-shrimp boat licenses.
Senate: Natural Resources
Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | SHRIMPING INDUSTRY
SB 453 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the disposition of an abandoned watercraft.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ARTIFICIAL REEFS | BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--General | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 455 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the use of abandoned watercraft as part of artificial reefs and the construction of, and donation of materials for, artificial reefs.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| ARTIFICIAL REEFS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 489 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the license requirements of marine dealers, distributors, and manufacturers.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| BOATS & BOATING | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
SB 537 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the registration of antique boats with the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BOATS & BOATING | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
SB 538 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to evidence establishing ownership of a vessel for a certificate of title issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BOATS & BOATING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
SB 1040 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the removal and disposal of certain vessels and structures in certain locations; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BOATS & BOATING | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1311 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the establishment of an off-highway vehicle trail and recreational area program; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 1497 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the administration and operation of the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| FLEET ADMIRAL CHESTER W. NIMITZ MEMORIAL NAVAL MUSEUM | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1504 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to a deer breeder's permit; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1603 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the recovery of certain costs associated with certain civil suits by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1765 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the management of deer on private property; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
SB 1766 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to transferring certain responsibilities from the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife to the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1854 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the boundaries of and prohibited acts in the Nine-Mile Hole State Scientific Area; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Science & Technology
HB 139 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George
Relating to transfer of the Odessa Meteor Crater to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| ODESSA METEOR CRATER | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 621 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to exempting certain cold storage or processing facilities from recordkeeping requirements.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--General | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 953 78-0 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to educational requirements for game wardens.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
| Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 1328 78-0 (2003)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to cooperative federal and state wildlife-restoration projects.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1382 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the powers of a commissioned law enforcement officer of the National Park Service.
House: Law Enforcement
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1837 78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to federal approval of land for habitat conservation.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Point of order sustained
| CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2206 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land used for wildlife management.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2328 78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the registration of persons engaged in certain fowl operations; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2351 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain fees collected by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2471 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to fees in connection with waterfowl and wetland conservation special license plates.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
| LICENSE PLATES | Parks & Wildlife--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3136 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the calculation of net to land in the ad valorem tax appraisal of open-space land used for wildlife management.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3516 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the immediate qualification of certain land used for wildlife management for ad valorem tax appraisal as qualified open-space land.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
| Animals | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3599 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the management of deer and land with deer populations under management plans approved by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
HB 3607 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the calculation of net to land in the ad valorem tax appraisal of open-space land used for wildlife management.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/04
| Agriculture | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HCR 256 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Directing the White-tailed Deer Advisory Committee to address how habitat relates to the ecological diversity of the state and to study the role of the wildlife biologist in the development of management plans and in the utilization of suitable management practices, including population goals and control, yearly census data, supplemental feeding and food plots, and genetic management.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Signed by the Governor
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WHITE-TAILED DEER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SB 3 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the management of deer and land with deer populations under management plans approved by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
SB 220 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1158 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain fees collected by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1270 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to fees in connection with waterfowl and wetland conservation special license plates.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to s/c by chair
| LICENSE PLATES | Parks & Wildlife--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SCR 56 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Directing the White-tailed Deer Advisory Committee to address how habitat relates to the ecological diversity of the state and to study the role of the wildlife biologist in the development of management plans and in the utilization of suitable management practices, including population goals and control, yearly census data, supplemental feeding and food plots, and genetic management.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WHITE-TAILED DEER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HB 60 78-1 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the qualifications for membership on the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Government Reform
Received from the House
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 7 78-1 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 5 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the composition of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Government Reform
Laid on the table subject to call
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Officers
SB 7 78-4 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 237 77-0 (2001)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to membership of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 273 77-0 (2001)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the advertising of alcoholic beverages on properties under the control of and in programs and publications of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| ADVERTISING | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1080 77-0 (2001)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to insurance requirements to limit the liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of agricultural land for damages arising from a certified prescribed burn on that land.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| BURNING & INCINERATORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2203 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the construction of facilities and trails for bicycles, electric bicycles, and pedestrians and to the safe operation of bicycles and electric bicycles.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| BICYCLES | MATTHEW BROWN ACT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2244 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Sunset Bills
HB 2608 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Relating to the protection of bats; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 2615 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the timing of public hearings by the Parks and Wildlife Department that affect commercial fishing activities.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 2684 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to acquire certain protected property.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| Animals | Environment--General | Highways | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2719 77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, RickSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the use of obsolete bridges, tunnels, and causeways to create artificial reefs.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| ARTIFICIAL REEFS | BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--General | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2907 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the review by the Parks and Wildlife Department of state land proposed to be sold.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3107 77-0 (2001)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to requiring occupants of certain boats to wear a lifesaving device.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Safety
HB 3123 77-0 (2001)
Author: Alexander, Clyde | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the standards for determining whether land qualifies for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land based on its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3495 77-0 (2001)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to educational requirements for game wardens.
House: State Recreational Resources
No action taken in committee
| Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--General
HCR 105 77-0 (2001)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Directing the Parks and Wildlife Department to negotiate with the Weches Cemetery Association for a land exchange or sale in Houston County.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| Cemeteries | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WECHES CEMETARY ASSOCIATION
SB 137 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over the San Jacinto Battleground and the Battleship "Texas" from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SAN JACINTO HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 197 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 305 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Sunset Bills
SB 1194 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Relating to the protection of bats; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 1240 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the construction of facilities and trails for bicycles and electric bicycles and to the safe operation of bicycles and electric bicycles.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BICYCLE HELMETS | BICYCLES | Parks & Wildlife--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1356 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to condemn certain protected property.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Environment--General | Highways | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1643 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the review by the governor of certain conveyances for conservation purposes.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Animals | Environment--General | Environment--Water | Governor | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 167 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to commissioned rangers of the National Park Service.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 430 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prepare and implement a regional habitat conservation plan or habitat conservation plan or to enter into a conservation agreement.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 715 76-0 (1999)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to education requirements for game wardens.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 880 76-0 (1999)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the advertising of alcoholic beverages on properties under the control of and in programs and publications of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1691 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the Texas parks and wildlife capital account.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1692 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the allocation of certain sales tax revenue to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 1906 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to special license plates benefiting parks, fisheries, and wildlife.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Animals | LICENSE PLATES | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2108 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to state assistance for local parks and recreational, cultural resource, and open space areas.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2233 76-0 (1999)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to exempting items used exclusively for wildlife management from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 2272 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to advisory committees to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2303 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hope, RubenSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the penalty for possession of a live game animal.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 2549 76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the state's artificial reef plan.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
| ARTIFICIAL REEFS | Environment--Water | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2599 76-0 (1999)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to prescribed burning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | BURNING & INCINERATORS | Environment--Air | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3198 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to access to a lake or pond surrounded by privately owned land; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Property Interests--General
HB 3277 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to research in agriculture production and its effect on water use and availability and wildlife habitats.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE/WILDLIFE RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT | Environment--Water | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION | TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 3291 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to the keeping of dangerous wild animals; providing criminal and civil penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3462 76-0 (1999)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the identification of vessels without identification numbers and outboard motors without serial numbers.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3791 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to fishing tournament permits; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
HCR 23 76-0 (1999)
Author: Clark, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Requesting the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to consider the economic impact of the double-crested cormorant on sport fishing.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| Animals | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | CORMORANTS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 69 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 133 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the offense of retaining of lightning whelks caught in shrimp trawls.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 286 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain sales tax revenue to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 287 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the Texas parks and wildlife capital account.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 627 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to directing the Parks and Wildlife Department to work with federal, state, and local agencies to mitigate environmental damage.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
| BORDER | Environment--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 872 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the lease, transfer, sale, or exchange of Parks and Wildlife Department lands.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 874 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the general power of the Parks and Wildlife Department to contract.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Purchasing--State
SB 965 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to commissioned law enforcement officers of the National Park Service.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1272 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prepare and implement a regional habitat conservation plan or habitat conservation plan or to enter into a conservation agreement.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1333 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the keeping of dangerous wild animals; providing criminal and civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1680 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to construction, repair, and maintenance of roads in or adjacent to certain state parks and wildlife facilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres.
| Highways | Parks & Wildlife--General
SCR 81 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Sunset Advisory Commission to include a review of appropriate sources of dedicated funding for financing the programs administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in the sunset review process.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 205 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to designation of restricted areas on certain public water.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
HB 300 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to the authority of an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department to enter land and water and to collect information.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 709 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the appointment of members to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 770 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the acquisition by the Parks and Wildlife Department of real property owned by the permanent school fund.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1067 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the allocation of certain sales, excise, and use tax revenue to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 1211 75-0 (1997)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the use of public recreational facilities by certain private organizations.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Parks & Wildlife--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 1431 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to removing the authority of certain local governments to participate directly in regional habitat conservation plans; requiring the Parks and Wildlife Department to coordinate with governmental entities affected by the plan and to submit the plan to the legislature for review.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Environment--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1489 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of certain animals.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1609 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prepare and implement a regional habitat conservation plan or habitat conservation plan or to enter into a conservation agreement.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENDANGERED SPECIES | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2242 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the management of historic sites.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Left pending in committee
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2541 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of certain scientific breeders.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2542 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the regulation of parks and wildlife; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2583 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the placement of hike and bike trails near active railroad tracks.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Safety
HB 2764 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the collection and availability of information concerning providers of certain retail products.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Business & Commerce--General | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2953 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to duties of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3061 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hightower, Allen | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to regulation of the import, export, and management of deer; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3189 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue revenue bonds.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
| BONDS | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 3320 75-0 (1997)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to the use of local funds for state parks.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--General
HCR 125 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to report to the 75th Legislature on plans to implement findings of a study on state historic sites.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Left pending in committee
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 195 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 199 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the administration of park and recreation districts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 807 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain sales, excise, and use tax revenue to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 1136 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prepare and implement a regional habitat conservation plan or habitat conservation plan or to enter into a conservation agreement.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Land and Resource Management
| ENDANGERED SPECIES | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1272 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the collection and availability of information concerning providers of certain retail products.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Business & Commerce--General | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1322 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the regulation of parks and wildlife; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1458 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to regulation and management of deer; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1741 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue revenue bonds and to the allocation of certain sales, excise, and use tax revenue to the Parks and Wildlife Department for debt service on revenue bonds.
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| BONDS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SCR 48 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to report to the 75th Legislature on plans to implement findings of a study on state historic sites.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 370 74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 390 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to land acquisitions by public entities.
House: Land and Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 451 74-0 (1995)
Author: Park, Carolyn | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a governmental unit to persons entering the premises of the governmental unit for recreational purposes.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 726 74-0 (1995)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the procedures for awarding construction contracts by or for the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Purchasing--State
HB 1358 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alexander, Clyde | et. al.Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land used for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/96
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1359 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to road construction, repair, and maintenance in certain areas controlled by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1606 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to special rangers of the National Park Service.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1779 74-0 (1995)
Author: Black, Layton
Relating to meetings of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Open Meetings | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1823 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to regulation by the Parks and Wildlife Department of the taking of marl, sand, gravel, shell, or mudshell; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1956 74-0 (1995)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to eliminating certain mandated reports prepared by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission or the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1964 74-0 (1995)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the issuance of permits by the Parks and Wildlife Department for the conservation, protection, and management of certain wildlife resources; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
| Environment--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2012 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the disclosure of certain information collected by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2130 74-0 (1995)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to suits for recovery of value of certain species and collection of restitution after judgment.
House: State Recreational Resources
Considered in Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2133 74-0 (1995)
Author: Combs, Susan | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the authority of certain Parks and Wildlife Department employees to enter on private property and to the use of information obtained.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2712 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to removing the authority of certain local governments to participate directly in regional habitat conservation plans; requiring the Parks and Wildlife Department to coordinate with governmental entities affected by the plan and to submit the plan to the legislature for review.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Consideration withdrawn
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2940 74-0 (1995)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the appraisal and ad valorem taxation of certain types of personal property; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/96
| BOATS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3046 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to vessels and obstructions in fish passes.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Water--Rights
HJR 72 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alexander, Clyde | et. al.Sponsor: Montford, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the ad valorem taxation of open-space land used for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 171 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 248 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the seizure and disposition of certain property under the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 1378 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to disposition of certain areas acquired or improved by a political subdivision with grants of money from the Texas recreation and parks account.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1525 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, PeggySponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the acquisition by the Parks and Wildlife Department of real property owned by the permanent school fund.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably as amended
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1146 73-0 (1993)
Author: Erickson, BernardSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to statistical reporting by aquatic products dealers.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
| Business & Commerce--General | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1563 73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1643 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the transportation of aquatic products.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| FISH | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1644 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the shipping of finfish in individual packages.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Considered in Calendars
| FISH | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1863 73-0 (1993)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to ad valorem tax relief for open-space wildlife land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2035 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the resource protection duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2400 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to location of sightings of threatened and endangered species.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Referred to Agriculture & Wildlife Management
| Animals | ENDANGERED SPECIES | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2719 73-0 (1993)
Author: Combs, Susan
Relating to access to a portion of the Devil's River in Val Verde County and directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to generate a plan for river use in that segment of the river.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Referred to subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--General | VAL VERDE COUNTY | Water--Development
HCR 59 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Requesting the Parks and Wildlife Department to refrain from enforcement of Subsection (b), Section 47.0182, of the Parks and Wildlife Code in Cameron County until the 73rd Legislature has had opportunity to conduct hearings on the subject.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Considered in Calendars
| CAMERON COUNTY | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 84 73-0 (1993)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to grant ad valorem tax relief to wildlife land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 23 73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the protection of certain animals; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 713 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to s/c on Agriculture by Chair
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 901 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: James, Mary
Relating to the award of a certificate of number and the collection of certain taxes by an authorized agent of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 960 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the establishment of a Texas parks and wildlife trust fund and the allocation of certain revenue from the limited sales, excise, and use tax act to the Parks and Wildlife Depaartment.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE TRUST FUND
SB 1112 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the appointment of members to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1132 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to payment of death benefits to certain peace officers of the State of Texas.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
| Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1157 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to location of sightings of threatened and endangered species.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Animals | ENDANGERED SPECIES | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1174 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the resource protection duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1204 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to access to a portion of the Devil's River in Val Verde County and directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to generate a plan for river use in that segment of the river.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Parks & Wildlife--General | VAL VERDE COUNTY | Water--Development
SB 1270 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the seizure, forfeiture, and disposition of contraband used in the commission of certain offenses under Parks and Wildlife Code; providing immunity for certain department employees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 1437 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the shipping of finfish in individual packages.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| FISH | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1438 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the commercial transportation of aquatic products.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| FISH | Parks & Wildlife--General
SCR 87 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sims, Bill
Requesting the Parks and Wildlife Department to develop and implement a plan for recreational access to the Devil's River.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Agriculture & Wildlife Management
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | VAL VERDE COUNTY | Water--Development
SR 1068 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Jim
Directing the Parks and Wildlife Department to negotiate with the Weches Cemetery Association in Houston County for the sale of one acre of real property at an agreed price.
Reported enrolled
| HOUSTON COUNTY | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | WECHES CEMETERY
HB 141 72-0 (1991)
Author: Willy, John | et. al.
Relating to certain federal-state agreements under the federal Migratory Bird Conservation Act and to acquisition of conservation easements.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BIRDS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 466 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to contract for rehabilitation of displaced, orphaned, sick, or injured wildlife; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1105 72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to regulation of fish farmers under the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | FISH FARMING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1135 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the transfer of administration of beach cleaning funds from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the General Land Office.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Solid Waste | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1212 72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the distribution of revenue from the unclaimed refundable gasoline tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 1578 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Dickson, Temple | et. al.
Relating to the commission of special game wardens by the director of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1742 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department to protect Endangered Species of the State.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1743 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the authority of certain employees of the Parks and Wildlife Department to administer oaths.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Employees
HB 1770 72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to volunteer services for the benefit of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1771 72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the issuance of permits to take, possess, and hold wildlife for propagation, zoological, rehabilitation, or scientific purposes and to the species of certain animals and birds covered by permits.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
| Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
HB 1808 72-0 (1991)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the disposition of interest received from investments of money in the funds and accounts in the charge of the state treasurer.
House: Appropriations
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1809 72-0 (1991)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the establishment of fees by the Parks and Wildlife Commission to review permit applications and to the collection of revenue by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1865 72-0 (1991)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the management of state-owned marl, sand, gravel, shell, mudshell, and other substrate material; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1990 72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the creation and administration of the Texas Protected Rivers System; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Environment--Water | Parks & Wildlife--General | PROTECTED RIVERS SYSTEM, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2153 72-0 (1991)
Author: Bomer, EltonSponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the civil liability of Parks and Wildlife Department and Parks and Wildlife Commission members and employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2214 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the lease by the Parks and Wildlife Department of grazing or farming rights on game preserves, sanctuaries, or management areas.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
| Agriculture | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2457 72-0 (1991)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to exempting certain information about threatened, endangered, or protected plants and animals from disclosure under the open records law.
House: Environmental Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Animals | Open Records | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2725 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the protection of native plants, including native cacti; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 222 72-0 (1991)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to studies conducted by the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Water Commission concerning streams, rivers, bays, and estuaries.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Water | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | WATER COMMISSION | Water--General
SB 517 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple | et. al.
Relating to the commission of special game wardens by the director of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 726 72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to regulation of fish farmers under the Parks and Wildlife Code; creating an offense and providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
| Business & Commerce--General | FISH FARMING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 746 72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to search for and inspect wildlife resources.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1053 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Martin, Mike
Relating to the prevention and remediation of coastal erosion, the protection of coastal resources, the protection and enhancement of the public's common law rights of access to and use of public beaches, and the preservation of sand dunes for storm protection and conservation purposes; providing for civil penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR BEACH ACCESS PRESERVATION .... | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1054 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Martin, Mike
Relating to the protection and enhancement of state-owned coastal wetlands.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR STATE-OWNED COASTAL WETLANDS | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | WETLANDS
SB 1061 72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department to protect Endangered Species of the State.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed in committee
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1205 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation and administration of the Texas Protected Rivers System; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Water | Parks & Wildlife--General | PROTECTED RIVERS SYSTEM, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1217 72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the control of exotic animals as depredating animals.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1218 72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to exempting certain information about threatened, endangered, or protected plants and animals from disclosure under the open records law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | Open Records | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1219 72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the meaning of "wild" when used in reference to an animal.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1238 72-0 (1991)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the transfer of administration of beach cleaning funds from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the General Land Office.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subject to call in subcommittee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Solid Waste | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1424 72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the sale or exchange of land between the Parks and Wildlife Department and municipalities.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
| City Government--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1550 72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Related to required meetings of the Operation Game Thief Committee.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 126 72-1 (1991)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the disposition of interest received from investments of money in the funds and accounts in the charge of the state treasurer.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 232 72-1 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the sale and protection of certain animals; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 103 72-1 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the sale and protection of certain animals; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General
HCR 9 72-2 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Requesting the Parks and Wildlife Department, before adopting rules to implement House Bill 2494, to study its impact on the Texas commercial seafood industry and submit a report of its findings to the 73rd Legislature.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 39 72-2 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the sale and protection of certain animals; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 149 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lucio, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and maintenance of artifical reefs; establishing an artificial reef fund; making an appropriation.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Appropriations | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 529 71-0 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the composition of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 595 71-0 (1989)
Author: Soileau, Curtis
Relating to the appointment of members to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 634 71-0 (1989)
Author: Willy, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and maintenance of artifical reefs; establishing an artificial reef fund; making an appropriation.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Appropriations | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 961 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the creation, administration, and powers of the Texas Rivers Protection System; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Companion considered in lieu in comm.
| Environment--Water | Parks & Wildlife--General | RIVERS PROTECTION SYSTEM, TEXAS
HB 1045 71-0 (1989)
Author: Willy, John
Relating to certain federal-state agreements under the federal Migratory Bird Conservation Act and to acquisition of conservation easements.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
| BIRDS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1417 71-0 (1989)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to enforcement and application of certain laws and regulations under the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1945 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to granting limited law enforcement authority to certified law enforcement officers of the Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
House: Public Safety
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2259 71-0 (1989)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to jurisdiction over the Alamo.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| ALAMO | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2375 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to contract for rehabilitation of sick or injured wildlife; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Transferred to Calendars Committee
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2686 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the regulation of the possession of dangerous wildlife and to the prohibition of hunting dangerous wildlife in captivity; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2978 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the introduction of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants into the public water of the state; providing criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Pending in committee
| Environment--Water | FISH | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3010 71-0 (1989)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the creation of local and regional plans for managing and protecting an endangered species and for submission of such plans for review by the Texas Parks and Wildlife.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Animals | ENDANGERED SPECIES | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3037 71-0 (1989)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department to protect Endangered Species of the State.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Animals | ENDANGERED SPECIES | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 5 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Willy, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and maintenance of artifical reefs; establishing an artificial reef plan and fund; making an appropriation.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Appropriations | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 43 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the appointment of members to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left as pending business in comm.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 370 71-0 (1989)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the creation, administration, and powers of the Texas Rivers Protection System; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Environment--Water | Parks & Wildlife--General | RIVERS PROTECTION SYSTEM, TEXAS
SB 599 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to venue and proof requirements in certain enforcement proceedings under the Parks and Wildlife Code.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 999 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the adoption of emergency rules by the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1219 71-0 (1989)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to certain federal-state agreements under the federal Migratory Bird Conservation Act and to acquisition of conservation easements.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BIRDS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1260 71-0 (1989)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the regulation of the possession of dangerous wildlife in certain counties and to the protection of federally endangered wildlife; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1437 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of local and regional plans for managing and protecting an endangered species and for submission of such plans for review by the Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Animals | ENDANGERED SPECIES | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1461 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department to protect endangered species of the state.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
| Animals | BIRDS | ENDANGERED SPECIES | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 87 71-1 (1989)
Author: Waterfield, Richard
Relating to property rights in, and the establishment of a wildlife management area along, certain riverbeds.
House: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Water--Rights
HB 136 71-1 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the imposition and administration of sales and use taxes on and the numbering and titling of motorboats, outboard motors and other vessels.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| MOTORBOATS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 51 71-1 (1989)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to property rights in, and the establishment of a wildlife management area along and in the vicinity of, the Canadian River bed; making an appropriation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably with substitute
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Water--Rights
SB 90 71-1 (1989)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the administration and enforcement of taxes on the sale and use of certain motorboats and to certificates of title for those motorboats.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| MOTORBOATS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 25 71-2 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in an area of Galveston State Park assigned to a nonprofit concessioner.
House: Liquor Regulation
Referred to Liquor Regulation
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | GALVESTON STATE PARK | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1239 70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the classification of Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanors and to jurisdiction of misdemeanor offenses charged under that code.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
| Courts--General | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1240 70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to a justice court's jurisdiction of misdemeanor offenses charged under the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Justice | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1656 70-0 (1987)
Author: McKinney, Mike
Relating to the use of certain funds deposited to the credit of the game, fish, and water safety fund.
House: Appropriations
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1748 70-0 (1987)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to affidavits certifying certain convictions under the Parks and Wildlife Code and other information provided to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by a justice court.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Courts--Justice | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2409 70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to providing for certificate of title evidencing ownership of a motorboat or an outboard motor to be issued on an accelerated basis for a prescribed fee.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 998 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to affidavits certifying certain convictions under the Parks and Wildlife Code and other information provided to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by a justice court.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
| Courts--Justice | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1541 70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the protection of nesting islands for sea birds in Nueces County; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | NUECES COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2444 69-0 (1985)
Author: Roberts, TedSponsor: Sharp, John
Relating to taking sand, gravel, marl, shell, and mudshell from Cedar Bayou in Aransas County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Parks & Wildlife--General | Water--General
HB 2482 69-0 (1985)
Author: Roberts, Ted
Relating to taking sand, gravel, marl, shell, and mudshell from the Mustang Island Fish Pass and Packery Channel in Nueces County.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| NUECES COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Water--General
HB 2501 69-0 (1985)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the use of boats and other watercraft in the critical habitat of the whooping crane; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Transferred to Calendars Committee
| BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 577 69-0 (1985)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the protection of endangered, threatened, or protected plants; authorizing certain fees; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Crimes--Against Property | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
SB 1380 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to taking sand, gravel, marl, shell, and mudshell from Cedar Bayou in Aransas County.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1 68-0 (1983)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to hunting and fishing and to the conservation of wildlife resources in all counties; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Parks & Wildlife--General | WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ACT OF 1983
HB 480 68-0 (1983)
Author: Collazo, Jr., FrankSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to research and management of alligators, fur-bearing animals, and other wildlife resources, and to the removal of alligators and fur-bearing animals from wildlife management areas.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 492 68-0 (1983)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the Matagorda Island State Park and Wildlife Management Area.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 552 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the appointment, powers, and duties of law enforcement officers commissioned by the director of the Parks and Wildlife Department, and to rewards made from the operation game thief fund.
House: Law Enforcement
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 582 68-0 (1983)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the expiration dates of permits for scientific, zoological, and propagation purposes, and to reports filed by a permit holder.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
HB 688 68-0 (1983)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the manufacture, sale, and use of certain chemical compounds that are hazardous to wildlife.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
| Business & Commerce--General | CHEMICALS, VOLATILE | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1731 68-0 (1983)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the establishment of a Texas Trails System.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 94 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to hunting and fishing and to the conservation of wildlife resources in all counties; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ACT OF 1983
SB 216 68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to licenses and permits and to license fees, user fees, penalties, and other charges connected with the duties, services, and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 243 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to research and management of alligators, fur-bearing animals, and other wildlife resources, and to the removal of alligators and fur-bearing animals from wildlife management areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 245 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to representation and recovery of and methods of determining damages in a suit for unauthorized discharge of waste into water.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--Water | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 252 68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the expiration date of permits for scientific, zoological, and propagation purposes, and to reports filed by a permit holder.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS
SB 1025 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Hill, Gerald
Relating to abandoned motor vehicles, including certain motorboats, outboard motors, or vessels.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES | Parks & Wildlife--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 471 67-0 (1981)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the application of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to the wildfire resources in Shelby County.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1189 67-0 (1981)
Author: Salinas, FroySponsor: Short, E.L.
Relating to goods made from endangered species that were taken in another state.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1837 67-0 (1981)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to the establishment of Texas Trails System.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 2102 67-0 (1981)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the conservation of endangered, threatened, or protected native plants. pref. bill. no. 125.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ENDANGERED SPECIES | Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 934 67-0 (1981)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Whaley, Foster
Relating to the control of rodents and predatory animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Agriculture | Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 62 66-0 (1979)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the organization and duties of State Commission for the Deaf.
House: Human Services
Referred to subcommittee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 608 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clark, Bill
Relating to penalties for second and subsequent convictions of crimes defined by the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: Environmental Affairs
Returned to Calendar Committee
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1781 66-0 (1979)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Andujar, Betty
Thereto so as to authorize certain cities and towns owning sea life parks and oceanariums to abandon such use upon certain findings and authorizing the sale or lease thereof for other purposes, subject to certain conditions.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 533 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to the conservation and protection of endangered, threatened, of State protected native plant species.
Senate: Natural Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| ENDANGERED SPECIES | Environment--General | NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION ACT, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 534 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to rewards for persons providing information about game law violators.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 69 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to the establishment of a procedure for resolving differences between agencies on matters relating to the equitable mitigation of adverse impacts on fish and wildlife resources of various construction practices and expediting decisions necessary for federal coordination; granting certain powers and duties to the governor; directing that a study be made of the subject of mitigation by a joint interim committee and prescribing its powers, duties, and authority; providing for an expiration date and severability; and declaring an emergency.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
| Environment--General | FISH & WILDLIFE MITIGATION & COORDINATION ACT OF 1977, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 970 65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to motorboats and outboard motors; relating to proclamations in certain counties for the taking of wildlife resources; relating to special archery seasons in certain counties; prescribing requirements fro crab traps and pots in certain bays in Harris County and providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
| BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 17 65-1 (1977)
Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C.
Appropriating funds to the Parks and Wildlife Department for the control and eradication of hydrilla.
Filed
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 726 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to the designation, acquisition, and administration of state wilderness areas; prohibiting certain acts; providing for rules relating to wilderness areas; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
| Parks & Wildlife--General | WILDERNESS AREAS ACT
HB 1186 64-0 (1975)
Author: Agnich, FredSponsor: Jones, Grant
Adopting the Parks and Wildlife Code, a formal revision of general and permanent and local and special statutes relating to the Parks and Wildlife Department, wildlife resources, water safety, and state and national parks.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Statutory Revision
SB 538 64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, Grant
Adopting the Parks and Wildlife Code, a formal revision of general and permanent and local and special statutes relating to the Parks and Wildlife Department, wildlife resources, water safety, and state and national parks.
Senate: Natural Resources
Ordered not printed after committee report
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Statutory Revision
HB 13 63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the creation and administration of the Natural and Scenic Rivers System; providing for powers and duties in the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing for the creation of scenic and surface easements; providing for the preservation and protection of natural and scenic rivers; and declaring an emergency.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported unfavorably
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Water--General
HB 557 63-0 (1973)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to the designation, acquisition, and administration of state wilderness areas; prohibiting certain acts; providing for rules relating to wilderness areas; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Amended in committee
| Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | WILDERNESS AREAS ACT
HB 769 63-0 (1973)
Author: Agnich, FredSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to making the Texas Conservation Foundation Act applicable to purposes related to wildlife refuges, preservations, and management areas.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1195 63-0 (1973)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to allocation of funds in the Omnibus Tax Clearance Fund for construction of trails for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1366 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to increasing the tax on cigarettes and placing the additional tax in the special Scientific Areas Fund.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Cigarette
HR 135 63-0 (1973)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Requesting the Sub-Committee on Wildlife Preservation of the Environmental Affairs Committee to make a study of wildlife management and financing.
House: Environmental Affairs
Votes recorded
| ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 415 63-0 (1973)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to making the Texas Conservation Foundation Act applicable to purposes related to wildlife refuges, preservations, and management areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Environment--General | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 502 63-0 (1973)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to transfer certain property from one division of the department to another; providing for the repayment of dedicated funds in certain circumstances.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 247 62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to the regulation by the Parks and Wildlife Department of the exhibition of wildlife for public purposes, and providing penalties for violation.
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 308 62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to the administration of funds by the Water Safety Series Division of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 399 62-0 (1971)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating to prohibiting the traffic of endangered species; prescribing a penalty for violation.
| ENDANGERED SPECIES | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1093 62-0 (1971)
Author: Allen, John
Relating to a joint study to determine the best sites for natural river areas. ("Natural Rivers Act")
| NATURAL RIVERS ACT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Water--General
HB 1522 62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to authorizing the Governor to appoint a citizen to serve as administrative head of state and local assistance programs as set up in the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1536 62-0 (1971)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to execute deeds to exchange portions of certain sections at Palo Duro State Park for adjoining real property.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1544 62-0 (1971)
Author: McKissack, Dick
Relating to expressing intent to promote utilization of lands, public and private, by management of recreational and wildlife resources and authorizing liberal construction.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1810 62-0 (1971)
Author: Kubiak, DanSponsor: Watson, Murray
Relating to authorizing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to acquire certain Spanish Missions in Milam County.
| Historic Preservation & Museums | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1864 62-0 (1971)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.Sponsor: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to creating Ingleside Cove Wildlife Sanctuary; providing penalties for certain types of hunting and fishing in Ingleside Cove Wildlife Sanctuary.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 1875 62-0 (1971)
Author: Harding, Forrest A.
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to collect a fee for issuing permits to offset cost.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 302 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.Sponsor: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to authorizing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to locate and designate outstanding natural features or formations with markers or monuments.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 576 62-0 (1971)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"Sponsor: Golman, Joe H.
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to publish information on State Parks, State historic sites and State scientific areas.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 714 62-0 (1971)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to establishing a Natural Rivers System.
| NATURAL RIVERS ACT OF TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Water--General
HB 60 61-0 (1969)
Author: Dramberger, A.L. "Tony"
Relating to the issuance of permits by the Parks and Wildlife Commission for the taking of shell and gravel or sand from the inside waters of this State.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS | Water--General
HB 745 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to the creation of the Texas Marine Sanctuary; providing for a penalty for violations; authorizing injunctions.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 790 61-0 (1969)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to creating a Texas Conservation Foundation.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSERVATION FOUNDATION, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1353 61-0 (1969)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to allowing the Parks and Wildlife Department to contract for the removal of noxious vegetation from waters.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Purchasing--State
HB 1381 61-0 (1969)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to allowing the Parks and Wildlife Department to plan and develop as well as acquire land.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 320 61-0 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to creating a Texas Conservation Foundation; providing powers, duties, organization, and term of office.
| CONSERVATION FOUNDATION, TEXAS | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 489 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to the licensing and regulation of persons possessing raptors; providing for penalties.
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 519 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to changing the designations of certain bonds, to authorize the Parks and Wildlife Department to exercise discretion in establishing interest rates, maximum maturity and the capitalization of interest for the initial fiscal year and appropriate reserves and to authorize the Parks and Wildlife Commission to invest surplus monies in the Park Development Fund in specified securities and recognizing the expenses of issuing bonds to be costs of acquiring land to be acquired with the proceeds thereof.
| BONDS | Financial--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 58 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hendryx, Gene R.
Relating to the acquisition, restoration, and maintenance of historical structures and sites by the Parks and Wildlife Department and structures and sites relating to prehistoric animal or plant life.
| Historic Preservation & Museums | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 65 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to changing the name of the Rockport Wildlife Sanctuary to the Connie Hagar Wildlife Sanctuary-Rockport.
| ARANSAS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 220 60-0 (1967)
Author: Orr, Fred | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to establish a state system of scientific areas and authorizing governmental agencies to acquire, develop and manage scientific areas.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 917 60-0 (1967)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and directing the Parks and Wildlife Department to expend funds to counties and school districts in lieu of taxes for wildlife management areas.
| County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1081 60-0 (1967)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for an additional ten cents per cubic yard on all shell or mudshell sold by the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing that such monies shall be deposited in the General Revenue Fund.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--General | ROYALTIES
HB 1111 60-0 (1967)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the defacing or damaging of caves or caverns; providing a penalty.
| Crimes--Against Property | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1175 60-0 (1967)
Author: Haines, David Graves
Relating to coordination between State and Federal agencies in the control of predation.
| Agriculture | Parks & Wildlife--General | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1184 60-0 (1967)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to establishment of El Robano Wildlife Sanctuary; prohibiting hunting and fishing in the sanctuary and closing the are to firearms and vehicles; prescribing penalties.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 409 60-0 (1967)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to authorizing and directing the Parks and Wildlife Department to expend funds to cities, counties, and school districts in lieu of taxes for Wildlife Management areas.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 596 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cole, Criss | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Galveston Bay Area Authority; relating to the control of water pollution and waste disposal in the Galveston Bay area; prescribing penalties.
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 597 60-0 (1967)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to rehabilitate the Copano Bay Causeway as a public fishing pier and recreation area.
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 70 59-0 (1965)
Author: Slider, James Lenoy | et. al.
Relating to conservation and development of the natural resources of Texas by increasing opportunities for outdoor recreation; enacting the State Recreation Development Act.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ACT, STATE | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 585 59-0 (1965)
Author: Klager, James Edward "Jim" | et. al.
Relating to developing outdoor recreation resources and facilities and authorizing state participation in the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 738 59-0 (1965)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to redefining the boundaries of the Rockport Wildlife Sanctuary; amending certain Acts.
| ARANSAS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 1108 59-0 (1965)
Author: Garrison, Donald E. "Don" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Penal Code to clarify language and to exclude from the unprotected list of birds certain rare, uncommon, beneficial or nondestructive species.
| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 64 59-0 (1965)
Author: Krueger, Culp
Relating to authorizing the Texas Historical Survey Committee to name natural geographical features.
| NATURAL RESOURCES | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 98 59-0 (1965)
Author: Krueger, Culp | et. al.
Relating to conservation and development of the natural resources of Texas by increasing opportunities for outdoor recreation; enacting the State Recreation Development Act.
| NATURAL RESOURCES | Parks & Wildlife--General | RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ACT, STATE | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 165 59-0 (1965)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A.
Relating to designating the Parks and Wildlife Department of the State of Texas as the State Agency to cooperate with the Federal Government in the administration of the "Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965."
| NATURAL RESOURCES | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 6 58-0 (1963)
Author: Price, William Rayford
Relating to the creation of Padre Island National Seashore.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 597 58-0 (1963)
Author: Crews, David William
Relating to declaring the public policy of the State relating to the control of forest pests; providing for the administration of this Act by the Texas Forest Service.
| Environment--General | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 745 58-0 (1963)
Author: Cowles, L. Nelson
Relating to authorizing the Game and Fish Commission to enter into contracts or agreements with the Federal Government for the eradication of noxious vegetation in the navigable waters of this State.
| Environment--Water | GAME & FISH COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 295 58-0 (1963)
Author: Strong, Jack B.
Relating to declaring noxious certain aquatic plants in that portion of Caddo Lake situated in Harrison and Marion Counties; authorizing the Commissioner of the General Land Office to execute exclusive contracts for removal of noxious aquatic plants.
| Environment--Water | HARRISON COUNTY | MARION COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 443 57-0 (1961)
Author: Peeler, Travis A.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Penal Code of Texas providing the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission authority to permit, limit, or prohibit the importation of fish, birds, wild animals or other wild life into this State for any and all purposes.
| Animals | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 444 57-0 (1961)
Author: Peeler, Travis A.
Relating to amending a certain Act authorizing game wardens to make arrests of certain persons outside the incorporated limits of any city, town, or village.
| Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 709 57-0 (1961)
Author: Bailey, Scott J.
Relating to amending the Texas Penal Code relating to the administration of the Game and Fish Commission.
| GAME & FISH COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 846 57-0 (1961)
Author: Glusing, Ben A. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the trapping, transporting and transplanting of wild white-tailed deer from overpopulated areas to other areas in which deer populations are below carrying capacity.
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 965 57-0 (1961)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to declaring certain areas of Laguna Madre in the counties of Cameron, Willacy, Kleberg, and Nueces in the State of Texas, to be the "Laguna Madre Wildlife Management Area."
| CAMERON COUNTY | KLEBERG COUNTY | NUECES COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | WILLACY COUNTY
HB 125 57-1 (1961)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to amending a certain Act that the School Land Board to lease the surface estate in State-owned islands and submerged lands for the propagation, protection and conservation of birds and bird life to any organization organized for that purpose; authorizing the littoral owner to lease State-owned lands for his own use, with certain conditions.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 72 57-3 (1962)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to conveying whatever right, title or interest the State of Texas may have in certain lands to the City of Mineral Wells.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 939 56-0 (1959)
Author: Dungan, William Taylor "Bill"
Relating to declaring the legislative policy of the State as to Lavon Lake in Collin County in regard to game; regulating the use of boats and water skis on said Lavon Lake; regulating and prohibiting the use and discharge of firearms on said Lavon Lake; providing penalties for violation; designating peace officers of Collin County and game wardens to make inspections of boats and other watercraft on Lavon Lake and to enforce provisions of the Act.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Water--General
SB 417 56-0 (1959)
Author: Dies, Jr., Martin | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts to provide that any vacancy on the Game and Fish Commission shall be filled by the appointment of a resident of one of nine regions, herein established, which region, at the time of the appointment, is not represented on the Commission.
| GAME & FISH COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 28 56-1 (1959)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Game and Fish Commission to transfer and convey certain lands in Hemphill County, Texas to the Adobe Walls Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
| HEMPHILL COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 49 56-1 (1959)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt | et. al.
Relating to creating the Laguna Madre Wildlife Sanctuary in Nueces County, Texas; prohibiting hunting in said sanctuary; providing a penalty.
| NUECES COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 40 56-3 (1959)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to creating the Laguna Madre Wildlife Sanctuary in Nueces County, Texas; providing a penalty.
| NUECES COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 427 55-0 (1957)
Author: Burkett, Jr., Joseph W. "Joe"
Relating to authorizing the Game and Fish Commission to publish information.
| GAME & FISH COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 435 55-0 (1957)
Author: Heitman, Jr., Charles "Charlie"
Relating to the hunting of deer in Sabine and Nacogdoches Counties; changing the open season for hunting deer in Sabine County and adding and re-enacting provisions permitting the use of dogs for hunting deer in Sabine and Nacogdoches Counties.
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 512 55-0 (1957)
Author: Thurmond, George Murat
Relating to enabling the Game and Fish Commission to sell or exchange sections or parcels of land in Brewster, Culberson or Hudspeth Counties.
| BREWSTER COUNTY | CULBERSON COUNTY | GAME & FISH COMMISSION | HUDSPETH COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 950 55-0 (1957)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to conserving the game and fish resources of Calhoun County, Texas by withdrawing certain areas of water, marsh islands and submerged land from sale or lease and setting the same aside for a public hunting and fishing area, subject to certain exceptions and restrictions.
| CALHOUN COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 21 54-0 (1955)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the leasing of certain areas to the National Audubon Society for the purpose of propagating, protecting and conserving birds and bird life.
| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 324 53-0 (1953)
Author: Crosthwait, John L. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the leasing of grazing rights upon, and the sale of timber or other valuable products taken from, lands acquired by the Game and Fish Commission for use as game management areas; providing the grazing lease or product sales shall be made by the State Board of Control.
| GAME & FISH COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 609 52-0 (1951)
Author: Wood, Clifford W.
Relating to authorizing the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission of Texas to enter into cooperative agreements with the United States for the protection and management of wildlife resources on certain National Forest lands in Texas situated in Houston and Trinity Counties and to restock and protect same; prescribing penalty for violations of rules and regulations promulgated by said Commission and for other purposes.
| GAME, FISH & OYSTER COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 298 52-0 (1951)
Author: Carney, Howard A.
Relating to providing for the use, operation and management by the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission under its rules and regulations of land acquired by said Commission, including in such management authority to make disposition of timber and other plants and crops, make tenancy of rental agreements, sell or lease certain mineral rights, including restriction to directional drilling on fish hatchery land, grant certain rights-of-way or easements, when such disposals, sales and leases shall not adversely affect or will be beneficial to game and fish protection.
| GAME, FISH & OYSTER COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 469 52-0 (1951)
Author: Wagonseller, Wayne Warren
Relating to authorizing the Texas State Parks Board to transfer and convey certain land in Palo Pinto County to the City of Mineral Wells.
| PALO PINTO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | PARKS BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 484 50-0 (1947)
Author: Fertsch, Marvin D.
Relating to amending the Penal Code of Texas; providing open season for taking mourning doves and white-winged doves in Lavaca County.
| Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 135 50-0 (1947)
Author: Carney, Howard A.
Relating to conferring regulatory powers upon the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission; providing penalties.
| GAME, FISH & OYSTER COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 453 49-0 (1945)
Author: Kirby, Dann
Relating to declaring the policy of the State of Texas toward the perpetuation of the Texas Bighorn Mountain Sheep, declaring the purpose of the Legislature to authorize the purchase of not to exceed twelve (12) sections of privately owned, and not to exceed eight (8) sections of public school lands in Culberson and Hudspeth Counties; authorizing the acceptance by the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission of gifts of moneys or of lands in said Counties for the purpose of a game management unit for the special benefit of said species.
| CULBERSON COUNTY | HUDSPETH COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 177 49-0 (1945)
Author: Winfield, Henry L.
Relating to declaring the policy of the State of Texas toward the perpetuation of the Texas Bighorn Mountain Sheep, declaring the purpose of the Legislature to authorize the purchase of not to exceed 12 sections of privately owned, and not to exceed 8 sections of Public School lands in Culberson and Hudspeth counties.
| CULBERSON COUNTY | HUDSPETH COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 63 48-0 (1943)
Author: Ramsey, Ben
Relating to authorizing the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission of Texas to enter into co-operative agreements with the United States for the protection and management of wildlife resources on certain National Forest lands in Texas situated in the Counties of San Augustine and Sabine, and to re-stock and protect the same; prescribing penalty for violations of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission.
| GAME, FISH & OYSTER COMMISSION | NATURAL RESOURCES | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 440 47-0 (1941)
Author: Love, Jack | et. al.
Relating to making it unlawful to shoot, kill, maim, injure, molest, entrap, or detain an Antwerp Messenger or Homing Pigeon, commonly called a "carrier pigeon"; making it unlawful for person other than owner to remove or alter any stamp or identification mark; and to provide a penalty for the violation thereof.
| Crimes--Against Property | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 631 47-0 (1941)
Author: McMurry, Houston
Relating to amending a certain Act making Clay County eligible to the provisions of this Act regarding elections as to whether domestic turkeys shall be permitted to run at large.
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 53 47-1 (1941)
Author: Manning, Rushing | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission of Texas to enter into cooperative agreements with the United States for the protection and management of wildlife resources on certain national forest lands in Texas situated in certain counties to restock and protect the same; prescribing penalty for violations of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission.
| GAME, FISH & OYSTER COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 147 46-0 (1939)
Author: Clark, Lester
Relating to declaring it unlawful to take, hunt, trap, ensnare, kill, or attempt to kill by any means whatsoever any wild deer, buck, doe, fawn, or wild turkey in Palo Pinto County for a period of four (4) years from and after the passage of this Act; providing a penalty therefor.
| PALO PINTO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 333 46-0 (1939)
Author: McFarland, Charles Melford | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Texas State Penal Code to include in the unprotected list certain birds not now included.
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 884 46-0 (1939)
Author: Felty, Fred Cumming
Relating to declaring the Collared Peccary or Javelina a game animal; providing an open season for taking same and the number that may be taken or possessed; prohibiting the sale of any Peccary or part of such animal; providing a suitable penalty.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 965 46-0 (1939)
Author: Shell, J. Harvey
Relating to declaring a certain area adjacent to the town of Rockport, Aransas County, Texas, a Wildlife Sanctuary; providing a suitable penalty for hunting therein.
| ARANSAS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1109 46-0 (1939)
Author: Reader, Robert L. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain House Bill of the Acts of the 46th Legislature (R.S.); taking of Collared Peccary or Javelina or their hides.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 215 46-0 (1939)
Author: Redditt, John Sayers
Relating to assenting to the provisions of the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the States in wildlife restoration projects and for other purposes," approved September 2, 1937.
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 629 45-0 (1937)
Author: Morse, Robert Emmett
Relating to declaring the islands in Galveston Bay, known as Vingt et Un Islands, as a wildlife sanctuary and prohibiting the molestation of any birds found on said Islands; providing a penalty for violation of this Act.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 484 45-0 (1937)
Author: Stone, Albert
Relating to enlarging the State Parks Board to six members and to have six-year overlapping terms.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | PARKS BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 91 42-0 (1931)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relative to authorizing the acquisition by the government of the United States of American of land, water or land and water within the State of Texas, for migratory bird reservations authorized by Act of Congress February 18, 1929.
| BIRDS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 112 42-0 (1931)
Author: Thomason, William Edgar
Relative to declaring State Game Preserves to be a public use and authorizing the State Game Fish and Oyster Commission to purchase land when needed for use as State Game Preserves.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 663 41-0 (1929)
Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of permits by the Game, Fish and Oyster Commissioner to applicants to take sand, shells, gravel, marl or mudshell from the public waters and their beds.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GAME, FISH & OYSTER COMMISSIONER | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 515 41-0 (1929)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to the issuance of permits by the Game, Fish and Oyster Commissioner to applicants to take sand, shells, gravel, marl or mudshell from the public waters and their beds on public islands.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GAME, FISH & OYSTER COMMISSIONER | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 215 40-0 (1927)
Author: Finlay, Sr., James
Relating to providing that the State Board of Control and State Parks Board shall give due consideration to the Pecan Tree when beautifying State Parks or other public property belonging to the State.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 253 40-0 (1927)
Author: Pool, Adrian C. | et. al.
Relating to the destruction of predatory animals.
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 353 39-0 (1925)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Relating to propagating and protecting wild fox and wild raccoon; preventing shooting and trapping wild fox and wild raccoon within the limits of Harris County, State of Texas, for a period of five years from and after the passage of this Act; and providing a penalty therefor.
Senate: State Affairs
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 344 38-0 (1923)
Author: Parr, Archer "Archie"
Relating to authorizing the Commissioner of the General Land Office to lease a group of three islands situated in Bahia Grande (Big Bay) in Cameron County for a term not to exceed fifty years to the National Association of Audubon Societies.
| CAMERON COUNTY | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 356 37-0 (1921)
Author: Burmeister, Frank H.
Relating to the destruction of prairie dogs, ground squirrels, rats, etc.
| Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 42 37-1 (1921)
Author: Parr, Archer "Archie"
Relating to authorizing the Commissioner of the General Land Office to lease Green Island, the group of islands known as Three Islands and North Bird Island and South Bird Island and the adjacent flats and reefs in Laguna Madre on the Texas Coast for a term not to exceed fifty years to the National Association of Audubon Societies for and in consideration of said Association undertaking to propagate, protect and conserve birds and bird life thereon.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 91 36-0 (1919)
Author: Kellis, W. F.
Relating to providing for the eradication of predatory animals, making an appropriation therefor, and prescribing the manner of its expenditure in cooperation with the Bureau of Biological Survey, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 124 36-0 (1919)
Author: Hornby, Sr., Harry P.
Relating to prohibiting the killing or shipment or sale of the reptile commonly known as the horned toad, except for educational purposes; providing penalties for the violation of this Act.
| Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 275 36-0 (1919)
Author: Bailey, John H.
Relating to preserving, propagating, and protecting the wild game, wild birds, wild fowl of this State, providing adequate penalties for the unlawful taking, slaughter, sale, purchase, or shipment thereof, providing for the appointment of Deputy Game Commissioners and fixing their salaries, defining the duties and powers of the Game, Fish and Oyster Commissioner, and his deputies; fixing the venue of prosecution under this Act.
Senate: Criminal Jurisprudence
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 24 35-0 (1917)
Author: Beason, Augustine L.
Relating to prohibiting the use of automatic shot guns, automatic rifles, and shot guns known as pump guns for the purpose of killing wild game or game birds, and prohibiting the use of any such fire arms except on the premises of the owner; fixing a penalty.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Weapons
HB 40 35-0 (1917)
Author: Lange, Edward Henry
Relating to making it a misdemeanor to kill or in any manner injure the winged quadruped known as the common bat.
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 477 35-0 (1917)
Author: Scholl, Louis H. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the establishment and maintenance of experimental apiaries for the purpose of studying beekeeping problems under the direction of the Agricultural and Mechanical College; making appropriations.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
SB 96 35-0 (1917)
Author: Bee, Carlos
Relating to making it a misdemeanor to kill or in any manner injure the winged quadruped known as the common bat.
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 30 35-3 (1917)
Author: Mendell, Jr., George W.
Relating to making appropriation for additional support of the Game, Fish and Oyster Department.
| GAME, FISH & OYSTER COMMISSIONER | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 24 35-3 (1917)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass
Relating to an appropriation for the Game, Fish and Oyster Department.
| GAME, FISH & OYSTER COMMISSIONER | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 42 35-4 (1918)
Author: Buchanan, Charles R.
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court to purchase poisons and other accessories for the purpose of destroying certain animals; providing procedure for the distribution and use of such poisons.
| County Government--Finance | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 107 35-4 (1918)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass
Relating to making appropriations for deficiencies in appropriations heretofore made for the support of the Game, Fish and Oyster Department for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1917.
| GAME, FISH & OYSTER COMMISSIONER | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 133 34-0 (1915)
Author: Biggers, Don Hampton | et. al.
Relating to declaring prairie dogs a public nuisance and to provide for their destruction.
| NUISANCES | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 339 34-0 (1915)
Author: Beason, Augustine L. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute permitting the killing of pelicans.
| Crimes--Against Property | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 231 34-0 (1915)
Author: Bee, Carlos
Relating to preserving, propagate and protect wild game, wild birds and wild fowl of the State, to provide adequate penalties for the unlawful taking, slaughter, sale, purchase or shipment thereof; providing for the appointment of deputy game commissioners and fixing their salaries, defining the duties and powers of the Game, Fish and Oyster Commissioner and his deputies.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 319 34-0 (1915)
Author: Bee, Carlos
Relating to making it a misdemeanor to kill or in any manner injure the winged quadruped known as the common bat.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 378 34-0 (1915)
Author: Bailey, John H.
Relating to appropriating the sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000) for the suppression and eradication of foul brood in bees, to be expended under the direction of the State Entomologist and the Director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.
| Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 95 33-0 (1913)
Author: Mills, Charles H.
Relating to providing penalties for the unlawful taking, slaughter, sale, purchase or shipment of wild game, defining the duties and powers of the Game, Fish and Oyster Commissioner and his deputies, providing for issuance of hunting licenses and prescribing penalties for hunting without license, and declaring that certain monies shall belong to the special game fund
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 702 33-0 (1913)
Author: Cox, George Joshua
Relating to amending the General Laws relating to the taking of fish so as to exempt Franklin County.
| FRANKLIN COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 61 33-0 (1913)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton | et. al.
Relating to preserving, propagating and protecting the wild game, wild birds and wild fowl of the state; providing for the appointment of deputy game commissioners and providing adequate penalties.
| Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 345 30-0 (1907)
Author: Terrell, Henry Berryman
Relating to preserving and protecting the wild game, wild birds and wild fowl of the State, providing adequate penalties for the violation of this Act, and the unlawful taking, slaughter, sale, purchase or shipment thereof.
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
