HB 1067 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Senate.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 1550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1598 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2652 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to establishing an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SURFACE WATER & GROUNDWATER INTERACTION ADVISORY BOARD|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General
HB 3025 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the membership and meetings of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SENATE, TEXAS|State Officers|TURMAN, JAMES A., SPEAKER|Utilities--General
HB 3487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--Candidates|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--General
HB 3592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SENATE, TEXAS|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General
HB 3932 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Military & Veterans|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 4237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CRIMINAL RECORDS|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--State
HB 4507 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to federal election practices and procedures.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FEDERAL RELATIONS|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|SECRETARY OF STATE|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 63 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature or as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|State Officers|TERM LIMITS
HJR 152 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain organizational and procedural matters related to the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 31 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Senate.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 61 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation and duties of the unfunded mandates interagency work group.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
AUDITOR, STATE|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP
SB 590 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|SECRETARY OF STATE|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT
SB 711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 2044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Military & Veterans|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study of certain Electric Reliability Council of Texas actions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|Governor|SENATE, TEXAS|Utilities--Electric
SJR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 237 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to federal election practices and procedures.
Filed
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FEDERAL RELATIONS|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|SECRETARY OF STATE|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 309 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence.
Filed
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 27 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain organizational and procedural matters related to the legislature.
Filed
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SJR 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
Filed
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
AUDITOR, STATE|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY|Retirement Systems--Teachers|SECRETARY OF STATE|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Taxation--School District|UNIFORM STATE LAWS, COMMISSION ON
SB 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
AUDITOR, STATE|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY|Retirement Systems--Teachers|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Taxation--School District|UNIFORM STATE LAWS, COMMISSION ON
SB 4 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Senate.
House: Redistricting Senate: Redistricting, Special
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 52 87-3 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education, the oversight of certain capital projects at those institutions, and the designation of certain appropriated funds allocated to those institutions.
House: Appropriations Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BONDS|CAPITAL PROJECT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY|TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM|TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
Filed
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 10 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
Filed
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 1523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF|PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|SENATE, TEXAS|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|SURVEYORS
HB 3412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
County Government--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Interim Studies|Military & Veterans|SENATE, TEXAS|TEXAS VETERANS COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER TASK FORCE|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government.
House: House Administration Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
Electronic Information Systems|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Open Records|SECRETARY OF STATE|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4504 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the appointment of certain judicial offices, a board for considering the qualification of applicants for judicial office, and a nonpartisan election for the retention or rejection of a person appointed to those offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Elections--Judicial|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS ADVISORY BOARD|SENATE, TEXAS|SUPREME COURT
SB 617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF|PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|SENATE, TEXAS|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|SURVEYORS
SJR 41 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed owners and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the foundation school fund and additional financial aid for higher education students; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General
SB 705 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to an exception from disclosure under the public information law for certain personal information of an applicant for an appointment by the governor.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Nominations
Effective immediately
Governor|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|SENATE, TEXAS|State Officers
HB 4072 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an election contest.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Elections--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 63 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for and time that a person may serve in certain offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Officers|TERM LIMITS
SJR 6 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide qualifications for and limit the time that a person may serve in certain offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Officers|TERM LIMITS
HJR 146 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature or as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|TERM LIMITS
SJR 34 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|SUPREME COURT
HB 1 83-1 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Legislature and the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
House: Redistricting, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
Congress|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 2 83-1 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Senate.
House: Redistricting, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 1 83-1 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Legislature and the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
Senate: Redistricting, Select
No action taken in committee
Congress|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 2 83-1 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Senate.
House: Redistricting, Select Senate: Redistricting, Select
Effective immediately
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 2864 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the disclosure required by an officer of the executive branch on the nomination of an appointed officer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|SECRETARY OF STATE|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers
HJR 154 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the number of state senators from 31 to 41.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 31 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas Senate.
House: Redistricting Senate: Redistricting, Select
Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/11
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 1775 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas Senate.
Filed
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SR 79 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Adopting procedures for the Committee of the Whole Senate during its consideration of Senate Bill 14.
Reported enrolled
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SENATE|Legislature|Resolutions--Rules|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 134 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SR 408 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Adopting procedures for the Committee of the Whole Senate during its consideration of Senate Bill 362.
Reported enrolled
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SENATE|Legislature|Resolutions--Rules|SENATE, TEXAS
SR 1119 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Commending the Central Staff of the Texas Senate for their outstanding service to the Senate and the State of Texas.
Reported enrolled
Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 76 70-0 (1987)
Author: Patronella, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the apportionment of senate and house districts according to population.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 106 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for annual budget sessions, to provide for an apportionment of senate and house districts according to population, and to provide for terms of four years for members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 16 70-2 (1987)
Author: Beauchamp, Jerry
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the order of business of the house of representatives and senate when convened in a regular session.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SR 6 69-3 (1986)
Author: Caperton, Kent | et. al.
Submitting for consideration by the Texas Senate a proposal relating to the rate of the state limited retail sales and use tax and to the rate of motor fuel taxes.
Resolutions--Administration|SENATE, TEXAS|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Sales
HB 84 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to election contests for the offices of state senator and state representative.
House: Elections
Referred to Committee on Elections
Elections--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 1006 68-0 (1983)
Author: Shea, GwynSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to election contests for the offices of state senator and state representative.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 5 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for trial of election contests for the office of state representative in the courts.
House: Elections
Referred to Committee on Elections
Elections--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 45 68-0 (1983)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to senate confirmation of appointments by the governor to the judiciary and to the Railroad Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Courts--Judges|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|State Officers
SR 81 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, Roy
Providing for block panel photographs of Members of Senate, mascots and sweethearts.
Resolutions--Administration|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 1682 67-0 (1981)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to election contests for the office of state senator and state representative.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
Elections--Candidates|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 800 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to apportionment of the state into senatorial districts.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Vetoed by the Governor
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 1281 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to apportionment of the State into senatorial districts.
Referred to Committee of the Whole
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 16 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for interim sessions of the senate to consider the confirmation of gubernatorial appointees.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SR 399 67-0 (1981)
Author: Blake, Roy
Providing for photographs of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Senate, and Mascots and Sweethearts and Members of the Senate to be arranged in block panel and placed in Senate Chamber.
Read and adopted
Resolutions--Administration|SENATE, TEXAS|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HJR 30 66-0 (1979)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to limit the length of time that a person may hold office of state senator or state representative.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|TERM LIMITS
SCR 5 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Gene
Granting The Whitley Company permission to sue the State of Texas.
Senate: Administration
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Resolutions--Suits vs. State|SENATE, TEXAS|WHITLEY COMPANY
SJR 21 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for interim sessions of the senate to consider the confirmation of gubernatorial appointees.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 54 66-0 (1979)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the number of State Senators from thirty-one to thirty-five.
Senate: State Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 56 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Proposing and amendment to the Texas Constitution to limit the length of time that a person may hold the office of State Senator or State Representative.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|TERM LIMITS
SB 97 65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the senate sitting as a court of impeachment.
House: Judiciary Senate: Administration
90 Day Bill
Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 6 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to limit the length of time that a person may hold the office of State Senator or State Representative.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|TERM LIMITS
HCR 22 65-1 (1977)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Granting the Whitley Company permission to sue the state.
Filed
Resolutions--Suits vs. State|SENATE, TEXAS|WHITLEY COMPANY
SCR 15 65-1 (1977)
Author: Clower, RonSponsor: Hill, Gerald
Granting the Whitley Company permission to sue the state.
Signed by Governor
Resolutions--Suits vs. State|SENATE, TEXAS|WHITLEY COMPANY
SCR 16 65-1 (1977)
Author: Clower, RonSponsor: Hill, Gerald
Granting the Best Company permission to sue the state.
Signed by Governor
BEST COMPANY|Resolutions--Suits vs. State|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 67 64-0 (1975)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to restrictions on the authority of conference committees appointed to resolve disagreements between the senate and the house of representatives with regard to appropriations bills and tax bills.
House: Rules Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 443 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schieffer, Tom
Relating to the place for filing an application to run for state senator or state representative in a primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Committee on Elections
Elections--Candidates|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 444 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schieffer, Tom
Relating to the place for candidates and political committees involved in state legislative races to file campaign statements and designations of campaign managers.
House: Elections
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Elections--Candidates|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 911 63-0 (1973)
Author: Caldwell, NeilSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Appropriating Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to the Senate of the State of Texas, One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000) to the House of Representatives of the State of Texas and Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) to the Texas Legislative Council for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1973; and declaring an emergency.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Signed by the Governor
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations
SCR 95 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Preston, George L.
Calling for a Joint Session of the Legislature for the formal unveiling of the portrait of Senator A. M. Aikin, Jr.
Signed by Governor
AIKEN, A. M., JR., SEN.|Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary|Resolutions--Joint Session|Resolutions--Official Designations--Special Dates|SENATE, TEXAS|SENATOR A. M. AIKEN, JR. DAY
SR 892 63-0 (1973)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Pledging to the citizens of Texas the Senate's efforts to be worthy of the faith and trust the people of indicated in electing them to the position of Senator.
Resolutions--Legislative Policy|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 19 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Proposing an amendment to Article III, Sections 2 and 25 of the Texas Constitution, to provide for an increase in the membership of the State Senate from 31 to 39 members; to fix the membership in the House of Representatives at 150 members; to require apportionment of the Senate according to population; and to delete the limitation that no single county is entitled to more than one Senator.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 461 62-0 (1971)
Author: Word, J.P.
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Senatorial Districts.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 799 62-0 (1971)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Senatorial Districts.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 4 62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to proposing adoption of Joint Rules of Procedure for the Senate and House of Representatives of the 62nd Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 48 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hall, Ralph
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution, relating to the ineligibility of state officials for certain other offices and interest in contracts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 56 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas, to provide that in apportionment of the state into senatorial and representative districts, the legislature shall not create multi-member legislative districts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 14 62-1 (1971)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.Sponsor: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to appropriating funds for the operation of the Senate of the State of Texas.
Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 884 61-0 (1969)
Author: Muniz, Raul | et. al.
Relating to making all members of the Texas House of Representatives and Senate members of the Juvenile Board of certain counties.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Juvenile Boards & Officers|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 25 61-0 (1969)
Author: McKool, Mike | et. al.
Relating to apportionment of the state into senatorial districts; providing when this amendment takes effect.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SCR 13 61-2 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles | et. al.
Authorizing the acceptance of gifts under the jurisdiction of the Texas Historical Survey Committee for the development of a statewide museum.
Historic Preservation & Museums|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 1 60-0 (1967)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to appropriating Five Hundred Thousand Dollars to the House of Representatives and Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars to the Senate for per diem, other salaries and wages, consumable supplies and materials, current and recurring operating expenses, capital outlay, repairs and renovations to capitol, other necessary expenses, and for operations of the Legislative Council.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 388 60-0 (1967)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating amending the Texas Election Code relating to filing fees for candidates for State Senator.
Elections--Candidates|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 628 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to appropriating Two Hundred Thousand Dollars to the Senate for per diem, other salaries and wages, consumable supplies and materials, current and recurring operating expenses, capital outlay, repairs and renovations to Capitol, other necessary expenses for the period ending August 31, 1967.
Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 168 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Senatorial Districts.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 374 59-0 (1965)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to appropriating Five Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($570,000) to the House of Representatives and Two Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($210,000) to the Senate for per diem, other salaries and wages, consumable supplies and materials, current and recurring operating expenses, capital outlay, other necessary expenses, and for operations of the Legislative Budget Board and the Legislative Council.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 496 59-0 (1965)
Author: Traeger, John | et. al.
Relating to providing for run-offs in special elections for State Senator and State Representative; amending the Texas Election Code.
Elections--Administration|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 20 59-0 (1965)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide for six-year terms of office for Senators.
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 62 59-0 (1965)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide that the Senate shall consist of 38 members.
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 7 59-0 (1965)
Author: Word, James Powell | et. al.
Relating to reapportioning the Senate of the State of Texas; amending the Texas Election Code.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 318 59-0 (1965)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott | et. al.
Relating to reapportioning the Texas House of Representatives, reapportioning the Texas Senate.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 440 59-0 (1965)
Author: Strong, Jack B.
Relating to reapportioning the Senate of the State of Texas.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 547 59-0 (1965)
Author: Crump, Louis M. | et. al.
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Senatorial Districts.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SCR 96 59-0 (1965)
Author: Crump, Louis M.
Suspending Joint Rules to consider S. B. No. 547.
Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Administration|SENATE, TEXAS
SCR 124 59-0 (1965)
Author: Strong, Jack B.
Suspending Joint Rules to consider S. B. No. 440.
Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Administration|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 36 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas so as to provide a six year term of office for Senators; providing for a new Senate after each apportionment and the division of the Senators chosen into three classes.
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 41 59-0 (1965)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas so as to provide for an increase in the membership of the State Senate from thirty-one to thirty-nine members, to fix the membership in the House of Representatives at one hundred fifty members, to provide for the election of Senators in 1966 and thereafter, and to delete the limitation that no single county is entitled to more than one Senator.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 44 59-0 (1965)
Author: Crump, Louis M.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide for an increase in the membership of the State Senate from 31 to 39 members; to fix the membership in the House of Representatives at 150 members; to require apportionment of the Senate according to population; and to delete the limitation that no single county is entitled to more than one Senator.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 12 59-1 (1966)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain acts by transferring from the appropriations account of the House of Representatives the sum of $125,000 for the expenses of the Senate.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 896 58-0 (1963)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code to provide procedures for holding special elections for the offices of State Senator and State Representative, to require that election be by majority vote, and to provide for a runoff election where no candidate receives a majority vote in the first election.
Congress|Elections--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 1084 58-0 (1963)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to amending the Election Code relative to filing fees for candidates for State Representative or State Senator in primary elections in certain counties.
Elections--Candidates|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 1087 58-0 (1963)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" | et. al.
Relating to appropriating One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) to the House of Representatives and Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) to the Senate for per diem, other salaries and wages, consumable supplies and materials, current and recurring operating expenses, capital outlay, and other necessary expenses.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 2 58-0 (1963)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the election of a Speaker during the last week of any regular session to serve as Speaker whose terms of office shall commence after the next general election; providing additional election in the event the Speaker is unable to serve.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HJR 58 58-0 (1963)
Author: Bass, III, Thomas Hutcheson "Tom" | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment removing the restriction that no single county shall be entitled to more than one senator.
County Government--General|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 74 58-0 (1963)
Author: Koliba, Sr., Homer Louis
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that a person must be thirty (30) years of age to be a Senator and twenty-five (25) years of age to be a Representative and excepting Members elected to the Fifty-ninth Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 1 58-0 (1963)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady | et. al.
Relating to authorizing moneys appropriated by Senate Bill No. 1, for the Senate of Texas, to be expended also for the additional purposes of paying any unpaid expenses and obligations incurred by the Senate during the fiscal year ending August 31, 1962.
Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 22 58-0 (1963)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing for open sessions of the House and Senate.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Open Meetings|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 92 57-0 (1961)
Author: Connell, Jr., Jack W.
Relating to amending an Article of the Election Code relating to fees charged candidates for nomination for State Senator or Representative for having name placed on the primary ballot.
Elections--Candidates|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 155 57-0 (1961)
Author: Dewey, Jr., Brownrigg Hefferron "Browny"
Relating to amending the Election Code relating filing fees and expenses charged candidates for nomination for State Representative or State Senator for primary elections.
Elections--Candidates|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 69 57-0 (1961)
Author: Latimer, Roy Truett | et. al.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide that bills for raising revenue may originate in either the House of Representatives or in the Senate.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 117 57-0 (1961)
Author: Kazen, Jr., Abraham "Chick"
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Senatorial Districts; providing that this Act shall become effective and apply to the election of Senators of the 58th Legislature and to the election of Senators thereafter; providing that this Act shall not apply to the election of Senators of the 57th Legislature.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 11 57-3 (1962)
Author: Cotten, James M.
Relating to appropriating from the General Revenue Fund Two Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($220,000) for the expenses of the House of Representatives and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) for the expenses of the Senate for the Third Called Session of the Fifty-seventh Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 75 57-3 (1962)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating to creating a Court of Domestic Relations in and for Brazoria County.
Elections--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 76 57-3 (1962)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code to provide for special elections for State Representative and State Senator; to increase the filing fee of candidates in special elections for the office of Representative and Senator of the Legislature, and Congressman-at-Large, determining the number of signatures required for referendum in certain instances.
Elections--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 84 57-3 (1962)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code providing for increased assessments for candidates for the office of State Senator and State Representative in certain counties.
Elections--Candidates|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 75 57-3 (1962)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code to provide for special elections for State Representative and State Senator; to increase the filing fee of candidates in special elections; to require party designation on the ballot.
Elections--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 83 57-3 (1962)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code by providing for special elections for State Representative and State Senator; and that election of such offices be by majority vote, prescribing procedures for holding such election, canvassing votes, making returns, and certification of election; to increase the filing fee of candidates in special elections.
Elections--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 477 56-0 (1959)
Author: Strickland, Robert L. "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code so as to fix $300.00 per county as the maximum amount that a candidate for nomination for State Senator or Representative may be required to pay to the County Executive Committee to have his name placed on the primary ballot in counties having a population of more than 350,000 as determined by the last preceding Federal Census.
Elections--Candidates|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 42 56-0 (1959)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Proposing an amendment changing the number of Representatives in the Texas Legislature; changing the apportionment of Representatives.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Adjournment|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 56 56-0 (1959)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Proposing an amendment providing for apportionment of the Legislature solely on the basis of population.
Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 57 56-0 (1959)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Proposing an amendment providing that the Legislature shall be composed of Fifty (50) Senators and One Hundred (100) Representatives and that membership of the Legislature shall be apportioned solely upon the basis of population.
Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 4 56-0 (1959)
Author: Baker, Robert W.
Proposing an amendment permitting division of a county into two or more complete senatorial districts.
Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 321 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to prohibiting candidates or Members of the Legislature from representing others before administrative commissions, boards, etc.
Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 44 55-0 (1957)
Author: Koliba, Sr., Homer Louis
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to change the required age of Senators from twenty-six to thirty years.
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 24 55-2 (1957)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy" | et. al.
Relating to clarifying certain laws so as to give full force and effect to the rules of procedure of the House and Senate, respectively, as they relate to admission of persons other than Members to the floors of the Houses.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 22 54-0 (1955)
Author: Crosthwait, John L.
Relating to amending the Election Code of Texas relating to assessments against candidates for State Senator or State Representative in primary elections.
Elections--Candidates|Elections--Primaries|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 38 54-0 (1955)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Proposing an Amendment to Article III of the Constitution of Texas, by amending Sections 2 and 26 so as to change the number of Representatives in the Texas Legislature; changing the apportionment of Representatives; repealing Section 26a thereof; providing an effective date; providing for an election and issuance of a proclamation therefor.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 594 52-0 (1951)
Author: Pearson, Jr., Gary Pinkney
Relating to providing that the Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives and Senate shall appoint one of its employees to perform the duty of distributing the House Journal of each House respectively.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 700 52-0 (1951)
Author: Smith, Max Carlton
Relating to providing that the Presiding Officers of the House of Representatives and Senate shall appoint one (1) of their employees to perform the duty of distributing the Journal of each House respectively.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 3 52-0 (1951)
Author: Young, Cloyd D. | et. al.
Proposing an Amendment relating to compensation or Members of the Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 10 52-0 (1951)
Author: Wilson, Paul S.
Proposing an amendment relating to the number of Senators and Representatives in the Legislature of the State of Texas; providing that the House of Representatives shall consist of ninety-three members and shall never be increased above this number and making an appropriation.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 28 52-0 (1951)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Proposing an amendment relating to the number of Senators and Representatives in the Legislature; and relating to the apportionment of Representatives in the Legislature of the State of Texas; providing that the House of Representatives shall consist of ninety-three (93) members and may be increased under certain conditions.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 29 52-0 (1951)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Proposing an amendment providing that in redistricting the Senatorial Districts that it be done on the population instead of the qualified electors.
Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 1 52-0 (1951)
Author: Kelley, Rogers | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes apportioning the State of Texas into Senatorial Districts; naming the counties composing each district; providing that each district shall be entitled to elect one Senator.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 382 52-0 (1951)
Author: Fuller, Jep S. | et. al.
Relating to fixing the filing fees of candidates for nomination for State Senator in certain senatorial districts.
Elections--Candidates|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 15 52-0 (1951)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Proposing an amendment relating to Membership of Legislature, number, qualifications, salaries, travel expense, limiting Representatives from one county, certain restrictions on Members, revenue raising bills may originate in either house.
County Government--Employees/Officers|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 1 50-0 (1947)
Author: Kelley, Rogers | et. al.
Relating to apportioning the State into Senatorial Districts; naming the counties composing each district; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 37 49-0 (1945)
Author: Dunn, Sr., Winford Lee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas providing that the Senate shall consist of forty-one members, and further providing that the House of Representatives shall consist of not more than two hundred members, upon the ration of not more than one Representative for every thirty thousand (30,000) inhabitants.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 102 49-0 (1945)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to apportioning the State into Senatorial Districts; naming the counties composing each district; designating the counties to which election returns shall be sent in each district; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 3 48-0 (1943)
Author: Kelley, Rogers | et. al.
Relating to apportioning the State into Senatorial Districts; naming the counties composing each district.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 65 47-0 (1941)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; apportioning the State into Senatorial Districts agreeable to certain provisions of the State Constitution.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 26 46-0 (1939)
Author: Dickson, Sr., Robert Temple | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the number of members in the Senate and in the House of Representatives and changing the method of whereby they are elected.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 331 46-0 (1939)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to an apportioning the State into Senatorial Districts.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 16 46-0 (1939)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the number of State Senators to thirty-five (35).
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 452 42-0 (1931)
Author: Poage, William Robert "Bob"
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Senatorial Districts, naming the Counties composing each district and providing for the election of a member of the State Senate from each such district.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 453 42-0 (1931)
Author: Poage, William Robert "Bob"
Relating to providing that all election returns, in cases of election of State Senators, shall be made to the Secretary of State and that the Secretary of State shall receive the returns and count the votes, and issue certificates of election to persons receiving the highest number of votes for Senator at any election in their respective districts.
Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 8 41-0 (1929)
Author: Kemble, Sr., George Clark | et. al.
Relating to defining, regulating and licensing real estate brokers, real estate agents and real estate salesmen within the State of Texas, to create a State Board of Examiners to operate in conjunction with the office of the Commissioner of the General Land Office, and providing for the appointment of such examiners, and fixing their qualifications, compensation and tenure of office; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|REAL ESTATE AGENTS|REAL ESTATE BROKERS|REAL ESTATE EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 602 41-0 (1929)
Author: Graves, Harry N.
Relating to the State Penitentiary and the state prison system; making an appropriation.
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|PRISON BOARD, TEXAS|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SENATE, TEXAS|STATE BOARD OF CONTROL|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 129 41-0 (1929)
Author: Westbrook, Ed | et. al.
Relating to regulating and imposing duties and restrictions on certain public utilities, providing for the regulation of rates to be charged by public utilities for services rendered.
Governor|PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|UNIFORM PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT|Utilities--General
SB 166 41-0 (1929)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to providing an adequate method of regulating the practice of Civil Engineering in the State of Texas.
CIVIL ENGINEERING EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 263 41-0 (1929)
Author: Wirtz, Alvin Jacob
Relating to creating the State Labor and Industrial Commission of Texas.
Governor|INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD|LABOR STATISTICS, COMMISSIONER OF|Labor--General|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 342 41-0 (1929)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to the State Penitentiary and the State Prison System; making an appropriation.
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|PRISON BOARD, TEXAS|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SENATE, TEXAS|STATE BOARD OF CONTROL|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 594 41-0 (1929)
Author: Russek, Gus
Relating to accepting the donation to the State of parts of a site and to purchase other parts of a site for a State Historical Park to be designated the "Stephen F. Austin Memorial Park"; making an appropriation.
GIFTS & DONATIONS|Governor|Historic Preservation & Museums|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SENATE, TEXAS|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 252 39-0 (1925)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto | et. al.
Relating to granting to every person against whom any judgment of conviction has heretofore been rendered by the Senate of the State of Texas in any impeachment proceeding, a full and unconditional release of any and all acts and offenses of which any such person was so convicted under and by virtue of any such judgment, and to cancel and remit any and all punishment fixed or assessed by any such judgment of said Senate, including that of disqualification to hold any office of honor, trust or profit under the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 506 38-0 (1923)
Author: Merriman, James Otho
Relating to amending certain Article so as to provide that no candidate for State Senator or State Representative shall be required to pay more than one dollar as his portion of the estimated expenses of holding the primary election at which such candidate is seeking nomination.
Elections--Candidates|Elections--Primaries|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 3 38-0 (1923)
Author: Baugh, James Harvey
Proposing to amend sections of the Constitution of the State of Texas, governing the number of members composing the Senate and House of Representatives of Texas.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 48 37-0 (1921)
Author: Burkett, Sr., Joseph W. | et. al.
Relating to a certain Act on the apportion of the State into senatorial districts.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 94 37-0 (1921)
Author: Hill, Herman B. | et. al.
Relating to a certain Act regarding the apportion of the State into senatorial districts.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 226 37-0 (1921)
Author: Russell, John A.
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Senatorial districts, etc.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 8 37-1 (1921)
Author: Hill, Herman B. | et. al.
Relating to amending the act apportioning the State of Texas into Senatorial Districts.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 7 37-1 (1921)
Author: Bledsoe, William Harrison
Relating to redistricting the State into Senatorial districts.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 10 37-1 (1921)
Author: Burkett, Sr., Joseph W.
Relating to redistricting the State into Senatorial districts.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 4 37-2 (1921)
Author: Bledsoe, William Harrison
Relating to Senatorial redistricting.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 5 37-2 (1921)
Author: Doyle, William Elliott
Relating to Senatorial redistricting.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 154 35-0 (1917)
Author: Tilson, Thomas J. "Tile"
Relating to apportioning senatorial districts; specifying the county to which returns of an election shall be sent.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 7 35-0 (1917)
Author: Johnson, Willard Arnold
Relating to apportioning the State into Senatorial districts: to specify the county to which returns of an election shall be sent, on which the county Judge shall issue certificates of election.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 78 34-0 (1915)
Author: Templeton, Rufus Lee | et. al.
Relating to apportioning the State into Senatorial Districts and designating returning officers.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 89 34-0 (1915)
Author: Tilson, Thomas J. "Tile"
Relating to amending a certain Statute apportioning the State into Senatorial districts and providing for receiving and canvassing the election returns and issuing certificates of election.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 2 34-0 (1915)
Author: Dickson, David W. "Dave"
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the apportionment of the State into Senatorial and Representative districts and fixing the salaries of Senators and Representatives.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 21 34-0 (1915)
Author: Johnson, Willard Arnold
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Senatorial district to specify the county to which returns of an election shall be sent and which County Judge shall issue certificates of election.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 266 33-0 (1913)
Author: Humphrey, R. B.
Relating to apportioning the state into senatorial districts.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 381 33-0 (1913)
Author: Templeton, Rufus Lee
Relating to apportioning the state into senatorial districts, designating returning officers.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HJR 30 33-0 (1913)
Author: Robbins, Archie C.
Proposing an amendment to the constitution to reduce the number of members of the House of Representatives to 93.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 10 33-0 (1913)
Author: Warren, Robert Lee
Relating to apportioning the state into senatorial districts and declaring what counties shall constitute each senatorial districts.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
SB 243 33-0 (1913)
Author: Johnson, Willard Arnold
Relating to apportioning the state into senatorial districts; to specify the county to which returns of an election shall be sent, on which the county judge shall issue certificates of election.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 69 33-1 (1913)
Author: Humphrey, R. B.
Relating to apportioning the State into Senatorial Districts, declaring what counties shall compose each district, providing for returning officer for each district.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 80 33-1 (1913)
Author: Templeton, Rufus Lee
Relating to apportioning the State into Senatorial Districts, designating returning officers.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 7 27-1 (1901)
Author: Moran, Horace S.
Relating to amending a certain Act to apportion the State of Texas into senatorial districts, and to provide for receiving and canvassing the election returns and issuing certificates of election.
Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 6 22-1 (1892)
Relating to reapportioning the State into senatorial districts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 7 22-1 (1892)
Relating to reapportioning the State into senatorial and representative districts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 9 22-1 (1892)
Relating to reapportioning the State into senatorial and representative districts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 25 22-1 (1892)
Relating to reapportioning the State into senatorial and representative districts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
HB 39 22-1 (1892)
Relating to reapportioning the State into senatorial districts.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|SENATE, TEXAS
