HB 1186 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to removing or renaming certain objects and structures located in or near the Capitol.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to eligibility requirements to obtain a pass for expedited access to the State Capitol.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 1677 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of a Texas Police Service Animals Memorial Monument in the Capitol Complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the designation of the Richards-Bush Mall in the Capitol Complex.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3644 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the establishment of a memorial monument dedicated to emergency medical services personnel on the Capitol grounds.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21
HCR 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Directing the State Preservation Board to initiate steps to provide for the replacement of the Children of the Confederacy plaque with a plaque to honor victims of the state's convict leasing system.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 55 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument at the state Capitol Complex honoring victims of mass shootings.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
SB 566 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 1416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Police Service Animals Memorial Monument in the Capitol Complex.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 3260 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to eligibility requirements to obtain a pass for expedited access to the State Capitol.
House: House Administration
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission over certain real property owned by the state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HCR 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Directing the State Preservation Board to initiate steps to provide for the replacement of the Children of the Confederacy plaque with a plaque to honor victims of the state's convict leasing system.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
SB 45 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the expression of breast milk in the Capitol and other public buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 635 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to issuance of a vendor permit for the sale of goods during an authorized event held in the Texas mall area of the Capitol Complex.
House: House Administration Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1829 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and improvement of the Capitol and the Capitol grounds.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2495 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas State Music Museum and Texas Music Foundation; authorizing fees.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain real estate sales, brokerage, and advertising activities, certain functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the authorization of a ground lease with the Texas Facilities Commission to construct or maintain a building.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 53 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, LanceSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Authorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board, to approve and permit the relocation of the Texas Game Warden Memorial to a site at the State Capitol, south of the Sam Houston Building, just outside of the historic grounds.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SB 279 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the expression of breast milk in the Capitol and other public buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1147 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas State Music Museum and Texas Music Foundation; authorizing fees.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Business & Commerce
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2212 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain real estate sales, brokerage, and advertising activities, certain functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SCR 4 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Authorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board, to approve and permit the relocation of the Texas Game Warden Memorial to a site at the State Capitol, south of the Sam Houston Building, just outside of the historic grounds.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
HB 1572 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to safety and security policies and procedures in the Capitol Complex.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
HB 2352 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting smoking tobacco on the grounds of the Capitol Complex and in certain state buildings; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2780 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the parking and movement of vehicles in the Capitol Complex.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
HB 3628 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the adoption by the Department of Public Safety of rules governing the use of unmanned aircraft in the Capitol Complex; creating a criminal offense.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 4043 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the establishment of an unmanned ground vehicle pilot program at the Capitol Complex to employ veterans with a service-connected disability.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 52 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Authorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board, to approve and permit the relocation of the Texas Game Warden Memorial to a site at the State Capitol, south of the Sam Houston Building, just outside of the historical grounds.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HCR 70 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument at the state Capitol Complex, at a site outside the historic Capitol grounds, honoring veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SB 429 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to constructing facilities for state agencies in the Capitol Complex and the North Austin Complex.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 533 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the parking and movement of vehicles in the Capitol Complex.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SCR 24 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument at the state Capitol Complex, at a site outside the historic Capitol grounds, honoring Texans who served during the Global War on Terror as part of the United States armed forces and their families.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 150 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the display of flags at half-staff at the Capitol building to honor service members killed in action.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2107 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Facilities Commission; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2256 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the view of the State Capitol.
House: House Administration Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3436 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, ByronSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use and development of state property, including real property within the Capitol complex.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3559 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3811 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the planning and contracting process for certain state agencies and state property; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HCR 113 83-0 (2013)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument on the Capitol grounds recognizing Vietnamese Americans for their contributions to this state and nation.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 211 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Facilities Commission and to property development plans in connection with governmental entities; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 894 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to real property within the Capitol complex.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1207 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to parking and the movement of vehicles in the Capitol complex.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
SB 1272 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the view of the State Capitol.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1807 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the display of flags at half-staff at state buildings to honor service members killed in action.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report printed and distributed
HCR 17 83-2 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Directing the State Preservation Board to conduct a study on improving access to the State Capitol building for persons with mobility impairments.
Filed
HB 2131 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the issuance of a pass for expedited access to the State Capitol.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 3132 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the State Preservation Board.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of
SB 1338 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the powers and duties of the State Preservation Board.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 1928 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to an African American Texans memorial monument on the Capitol grounds.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11
SCR 25 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Expressing continued support for the construction of a monument on Capitol grounds recognizing Texans who served in the Vietnam War.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SCR 31 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument on the Capitol grounds to honor those Texan service members who fought and died in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.
Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
SCR 51 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Expressing the legislature's support for the construction of a monument to African American Texans on the grounds of the State Capitol at the location approved by the State Preservation Board for a Juneteenth monument.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HB 4114 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to memorial monuments on the Capitol grounds, including the Tejano monument.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HCR 139 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Directing the State Preservation Board to amend its rules to allow the statue in honor of Tejanos to be placed on the south lawn of the Capitol.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HCR 176 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Expressing continued support for the establishment of a Juneteenth memorial monument on the grounds of the State Capitol at the location previously approved by the State Preservation Board.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HR 2886 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana | et. al.
Honoring the staff of the housekeeping/grounds and maintenance divisions of the State Preservation Board for their role in preserving the Texas State Capitol.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
SB 2177 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the establishment of a nonprofit organization for the acquisition of historic art pieces for the Capitol.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
SB 2251 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to memorial monuments on the Capitol grounds, including the Tejano monument.
Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3716 80-0 (2007)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the process of allowing a variance to be granted under the Capitol view corridors law.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
SB 246 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the management and maintenance of certain land located south of the Sam Houston Building by the State Preservation Board.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 317 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to allowing the State Preservation Board to purchase, lease, or maintain indoor plants for the Capitol or Capitol extension.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SCR 4 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Authorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and board rules, to approve and permit the construction of a monument on the Capitol grounds honoring Texans who have fought or served in specified military actions since the Vietnam War.
Senate: Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 110 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to naming the circle drive around the State Capitol the Ronald Reagan Circle.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 539 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to naming the circle drive around the State Capitol the George W. Bush Circle.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 209 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the State Preservation Board's authority to prohibit lobbying or political activity on the Capitol grounds.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 1499 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the view of the state capitol.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3150 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the Texas Capitol Complex.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3445 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to creating a task force to study the use of land within the Capitol Complex.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 210 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to the placement by legislators of certain items outside their offices in the State Capitol.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
SB 1567 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial in the Capitol Complex.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2061 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to establishing a historical representation advisory committee and ensuring equitable representation in monuments on state property.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2796 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Cain, David
Relating to a trust fund for the purpose of maintaining and preserving the Capitol, the General Land Office Building, their contents, and their grounds.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3621 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to creating a task force to study the use of land within the Capitol Complex.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
HR 1380 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Suspending House Rule 13, enabling the conference committee to consider and take action on matters pertaining to H.B. No. 2061.
Reported enrolled
SB 1624 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to a trust fund for the purpose of maintaining and preserving the Capitol, the General Land Office Building, their contents, and their grounds.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 1368 76-0 (1999)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the site of the Emancipation Juneteenth memorial monument.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1865 76-0 (1999)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the operations of the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historical Commission.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1925 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the display of certain flags at the Capitol building.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 951 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the display of the Flag of the State of Texas at the capitol building.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1015 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the requirement that smoke detectors be installed in the Capitol.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 1122 70-0 (1987)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to parking restrictions on certain streets near the Capitol.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 1874 70-0 (1987)
Author: Millsap, MikeSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the financing of the renovation of the State Capitol through bonds issued by the Texas Public Building Authority; providing an appropriation.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 2059 70-0 (1987)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the provision of day-care services to state officers and employees who work in the capitol complex area.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 20 70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., FrankSponsor: Parker, Carl
Authorizing placement on the Capitol grounds of a memorial honoring veterans of Korea and Southeast Asia and creating an advisory committee.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 32 70-0 (1987)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Endorsing the proposed settlement agreement regarding purchase of electricity for state-owned office buildings in Austin.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 175 70-0 (1987)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Creating the Capitol Centennial Committee.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Referred to Cultural & His. Resources
HCR 197 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gibson, BruceSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Creating a joint task force to study parking in the Capitol complex area.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HR 387 70-0 (1987)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Dedicating the restoration of the west wing of the Capitol.
HR 638 70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Commending the associations and companies involved in the innovation of the Capitol irrigation system.
SB 1090 70-0 (1987)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the financing of the renovation of the State Capitol through bonds issued by the Texas Public Building Authority; providing an appropriation.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1215 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to preservation of the view of the State Capitol and to a private right of action for injunctive relief for a violation.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SCR 13 70-0 (1987)
Author: Henderson, Don
Endorsing the proposed settlement agreement between the city of Austin and the state regarding purchase of electricity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 42 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Kubiak, L.B.
Requesting the State Preservation Board to erect a monument honoring Texans who participated in the defense of Pearl Harbor.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
SCR 105 70-0 (1987)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Millsap, Mike
Authorizing the creation of the Capitol Centennial Committee.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HB 137 70-2 (1987)
Author: Riley, Randall
Relating to preservation of the view of the State Capitol from certain points and prohibition of certain construction.
House: State Affairs
Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
HCR 11 70-2 (1987)
Author: Melton, BobSponsor: Blake, Roy
Extending the period of authorization to fly the official POW/MIA flag on the Capitol grounds until May 31, 1989.
House: Rules and Resolutions Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 64 70-2 (1987)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Directing the Capitol Committee to modify implementation of the "A Walk in History" restoration project.
House: House Administration
Signed by the Governor
SB 77 70-2 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to preservation of the view of the State Capitol from certain points and prohibition of certain construction.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 245 69-0 (1985)
Author: Messer, BillSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the use of gifts made to the State Preservation Board to repay the house of representatives for certain renovation expenditures.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
HB 493 69-0 (1985)
Author: Emmett, Ed
Relating to preservation of the view of the State Capitol and to a private right of action for the injunctive relief for a violation.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources
Referred to Cultural & His. Resources
HB 605 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the requirement that smoke detectors be installed in the State Capitol.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 872 69-0 (1985)
Author: Emmett, Ed
Relating to preservation of the view of the State Capitol and to a private right of action for injunctive relief for a violation.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources
Coauthor authorized
HB 2096 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wallace III, RalphSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authorization of the State Preservation Board to provide for the offering of Sesquicentennial Commemorative products in the Capitol.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HCR 33 69-0 (1985)
Author: Gibson, BruceSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Authorizing the placement of a monument to commemorate the sesquicentennial of Texas independence on the Capitol complex grounds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 78 69-0 (1985)
Author: Collazo, Jr., FrankSponsor: Williams, Lindon
Providing for a memorial on the Capitol grounds dedicated to veterans of the Korean War and the war in Vietnam.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 161 69-0 (1985)
Author: Gavin, JohnSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Authorizing the placement of a monument in the Capitol to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Texas Public Employees Association and the Sesquicentennial of Texas independence.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 184 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wallace III, RalphSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Authorizing placement of a sesquicentennial marker on the grounds of the Capitol.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 193 69-0 (1985)
Author: Riley, RandallSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to granting permission for an automatic teller machine to be located in the Capitol Complex.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 209 69-0 (1985)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Blake, Roy
Authorizing placement of a plaque honoring Moses Austin on Capitol grounds.
Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 253 69-0 (1985)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Directing the State Preservation Board to conduct a study of the advisability and feasibility of constructing on the Capitol grounds a memorial dedicated to Vietnam War veterans.
Senate: Administration, Special
Referred to Administration
HR 422 69-0 (1985)
Author: Bush, Bob
Endorsing construction of the Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
SB 123 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the creation and maintenance on the grounds of the State Capitol a permanent flower bed depicting through appropriate design and flower selection the Texas flag.
Senate: Administration, Special
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 644 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Emmett, Ed
Relating to preservation of the view of the State Capitol and to a private right of action for injuctive relief for a violation and to the effect of local ordinances of cities affected by this Act.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1355 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the authority of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to solicit and accept gifts for certain capital improvements including the establishment of a Sesquicentennial Monument Park.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 76 69-2 (1986)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the sale of sesquicentennial commemorative products in the Capitol.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Referred to Cultural & His. Resources
HB 85 69-2 (1986)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the sale of Texas souvenirs in the Capitol.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Referred to Cultural & His. Resources
HCR 31 69-2 (1986)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Authorizing the official POW-MIA flag to be flown on the Capitol grounds.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 7 69-2 (1986)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the sale of sesquicentennial commemorative products in the Capitol.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 32 69-2 (1986)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the sale of Texas souvenirs in the Capitol.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SR 18 69-2 (1986)
Author: Blake, Roy
Directing the Senate Administration Committee to conduct an interim study to determine the feasibility of providing a flower bed depicting the Texas flag.
HB 42 69-3 (1986)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the sale of Texas souvenirs in the Capitol.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 43 69-3 (1986)
Author: Wallace III, RalphSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the sale of Texas souvenirs.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 Days-12/30/86
HCR 2 69-3 (1986)
Author: Shaw, LarrySponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Authorizing the flying of the official POW/MIA flag on the Capitol grounds.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SB 33 69-3 (1986)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the sale of Texas souvenirs in the Capitol.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SR 4 69-3 (1986)
Author: Blake, Roy
Directing the Committee on Administration to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of providing a flower bed depicting the Texas flag.
HB 1168 68-0 (1983)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the requirement that smoke detectors be installed in the state capitol.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1906 68-0 (1983)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to the creation of a Capitol Complex Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2309 68-0 (1983)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the conservation, maintenance, and restoration of the State Capitol, its contents, and its grounds.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 21 68-0 (1983)
Author: Patrick, KaeSponsor: Williams, Lindon
Authorizing the flying of the MIA flag over the capitol on January 27, 1983, in recognition of the 10th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accords.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 44 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Honoring the Texas 4-H programs on the occasion of their Diamond Anniversary.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HCR 57 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, SamuelSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Commending Capitol Security Officers James Mitchell, Joel Quintanilla, Arthur Patterson and Wilfred Spinks on their courageous efforts during the Capitol fire February 6, 1983.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HCR 105 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Accepting a plaque from the Austin Lawyer's Wives Club to be placed on the Bicentennial granite star on the Capitol grounds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 190 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bomer, EltonSponsor: Blake, Roy
Accepting a plaque from the Dogwood Trails Board for placement on the Capitol grounds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HR 63 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sutton, Lou Nelle
Directing State Purchasing and General Services Commission to install a ramp into the east door of the third floor gallery of the house chamber.
House: State Affairs
HR 323 68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, Charles
Commending Officer Joel Quintanilla, and the Capitol Security Police for their courageous efforts during the fire in the Capitol Building, Feb. 6, 1983.
HR 370 68-0 (1983)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Authorizing the placement of a bust of former Speaker Bill Clayton in the house chamber.
SB 128 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the creation and maintenance on the grounds of the State Capitol a permanent flower bed depicting through appropriate design and flower selection the Texas flag.
Senate: Administration, Special
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 147 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Emmett, Ed
Relating to care of the State Capitol, General Land Office Building, their grounds, and their contents; to the establishment of the State Preservation Board, its powers and duties, membership, staff, and operations; to the qualifications and duties of the architect of the Capitol; to the duties of the state fire marshal; to the duties of the state curator; to the custody and control of certain archives, records, and documents; and to the inspection of state property.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 176 68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Hill, Gerald
Relating to preservation of the view of the State Capitol from certain points and prohibition of certain construction.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 373 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to supplemental appropriations to the senate and State Purchasing and General Services Commission required by fire damage and other costs related to continued operations of the senate the and of the commission in the Capitol Complex and to compliance with our waiver of local ordinance requirements.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1119 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to preservation of the view of the State Capitol and to a private right of action for injunctive relief for a violation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Considered by committee in formal meeting
SB 1401 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the provision of telecommunication service to the state government.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Withdrawn from calendar
SR 121 68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Commending the officers and fire fighters for their professional and dedicated action in preserving the Texas Capitol from destruction by fire on Febraury 6.
SR 122 68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd | et. al.
Commending the State Purchasing and General Services Commission for their assistance after the February 6 fire.
SR 128 68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Extending congratulations to Dr. Bill Rush for his invaluable assistance during Sunday morning fire at the Capitol.
SR 129 68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Extending congratulations to Bobby Ramsey for his generous effort to help save the Capitol after the fire.
SR 131 68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Commending City of Austin's Emergency Medical Services teams and Police Department for their splendid effort to meet the emergency of Sunday's fire at the Capitol.
SR 680 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Providing for portrait of the late Senator John Wilson to be hung in Texas Capitol.
HB 20 68-1 (1983)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the requirement that smoke detectors be installed in the state capitol.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SR 2 68-2 (1984)
Author: Blake, Roy
Commending the Texas paint and coatings industry for their donation to the Capitol restoration.
SR 68 68-2 (1984)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Commending those involved in the manufacture and installation of the new Senate carpeting.
HB 756 67-0 (1981)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to implementation of energy conservation measures in state buildings in the capitol complex.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2165 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the establishment of a gymnasium health facility in the Capitol.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HR 195 67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Directing that a portrait of Vice-President George Bush be produced for display in the House chamber.
House: House Administration
HR 373 67-0 (1981)
Author: Bush, Bob
Authorizing the hanging of a portrait of Speaker Bill Clayton in the hall of the House.
SB 280 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to implementation of energy conservation measures in state buildings in the capitol complex.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SCR 7 67-0 (1981)
Author: Blake, Roy
Directing the Administration Committee to place a plaque on the bust of the Honorable Ben Ramsey in the Senate Chamber.
Senate: Administration
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SCR 103 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Directing Purchasing & General Services Commission to place additional benches on Capitol grounds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Posting rule suspended
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.
HCR 38 67-1 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Directing the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to restore the Capitol fence to its original color.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 27 66-0 (1979)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Jones, Gene
Directing the Board of Control to install a women's restroom on the fourth floor of the Capitol.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 54 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clark, BillSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Directing the State Board of Control to erect on the Capitol grounds a memorial to Texans who lost their lives in Vietnam War.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 58 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bode, Mary Jane
Requesting the State Board of Control to place the Archive War historical marker on the capitol grounds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 76 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hill, GeraldSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Authorizing the closing of the Capitol grounds to motor vehicles and traffic movement from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., April 7, for Waterloo Festival Fun Run.
House: House Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 82 66-0 (1979)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Jones, Gene
Authorizing construction of permanent historical display on third floor of Capitol.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 138 66-0 (1979)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Jones, Gene
Authorizing the Board of Control to construct steps at the west entrance of the Capitol.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 180 66-0 (1979)
Author: Agnich, FredSponsor: Williams, Lindon
Authorizing the construction of a memorial to disabled veterans on the Capitol grounds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 208 66-0 (1979)
Author: Waters, RonSponsor: Jones, Gene
Requesting the Board of Control to provide a new entrance to the women's staff restroom on the first floor of the Capitol.
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SB 107 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to increasing the parking space available on the capitol grounds.
Senate: Administration
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SCR 17 66-0 (1979)
Author: Vale, Bob
Transferring to the senate certain Capitol office space now assigned to the secretary of state.
Senate: Administration
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HCR 8 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Designating Room 346, Texas Capitol, as the R. B. McAlister Hearing Room in memory of the Honorable R. B. McAlister.
House: House Administration
Referred to Committee on House Administration
HCR 49 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ragsdale, PaulSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Providing that pictorial exhibit of black citizens who served in Texas Legislature and Constitutional Convention before 1900 be given a place in Capitol for permanent display.
House: Rules Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 114 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Directing the Board of Control to construct a ramp at the east entrance to the capitol.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 128 65-0 (1977)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Authorizing placement of a marker on capitol grounds commemorating official bicentennial communities of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Assigned to Resolutions Calendar
HR 46 65-0 (1977)
Author: Miller, Chris
Authorizing placement of a portrait of Congressman Jim Wright in hall of the House.
House: Rules
SB 486 65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to the submission to the State Board of Control of all plans for the erection of monuments or memorials within the Capitol complex and submission by the State Board of Control of a recommendation to the legislature.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 701 65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to authority of capitol complex security officers to carry firearms.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
90 Day Bill
SCR 66 65-0 (1977)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Senate Concurrent Resolution directing the Board of Control, with funds presently available, to construct a ramp in accord with the provisions and requirements of Section 7, Article 678g, Vernon's Civil Statutes, at the east entrance of the Capitol.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 97 65-0 (1977)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Providing that the plaque honoring Texans of the American Revolution remain permanently in rotunda of capitol where it is now located on temporary basis.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 107 65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Adams, Herman
Providing for placing transom glass from Senate on display in Daughters of Republic of Texas Museum on Capitol Grounds.
Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
SR 123 65-0 (1977)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Commending Ben Ramsey and placing a bust in the Senate Chamber.
HCR 6 65-1 (1977)
Author: Kaster, James J.Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Directing that the Texas Roll of Patriots of the American Revolution, 1775-1783, be displayed permanently in the state capitol building.
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SCR 2 65-2 (1978)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"Sponsor: Nugent, James E.
Providing that a portrait of Governor Dolph Briscoe to be placed in the rotunda of the Texas Capitol.
Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
HB 848 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bynum, Ben
Relating to closing the capitol grounds to through traffic.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
HB 878 64-0 (1975)
Author: Korioth, A.J. "Al"
Relating to enforcement of laws on certain state property.
House: House Administration
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1027 64-0 (1975)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to the regulation of parking on driveways and grounds of the state capitol.
House: House Administration
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1113 64-0 (1975)
Author: Earle, RonaldSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to legislative approval of construction and maintenance on certain state property.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Ordered not printed after committee report
HB 1903 64-0 (1975)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Relating to acquisition and maintenance of a structure in the capitol complex known as the Goodman Building.
House: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HCR 12 64-0 (1975)
Author: Massey, TomSponsor: Sherman, Max
Authorizing the legislature to accept a gift of money from the Texas Association of Realtors for commemoration of the bicentennial.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
HCR 142 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Providing for removal for display and preservation of cut-glass windows in the capitol skylight.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
HCR 149 64-0 (1975)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Authorizing placement of bicentennial celebration marker on capitol grounds commemorating German Lutheran Church and the Swedish Methodist Church sites.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
HCR 157 64-0 (1975)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Authorizing the Board of Control to accept certain funds form the Austin Lawyers' Wives Club.
Signed by Governor
SB 272 64-0 (1975)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the construction of buildings open to the public to make them accessible to certain handicapped persons.
Senate: Human Resources
Co-author authorized
SB 480 64-0 (1975)
Author: Adams, Don
Authorizing the State Board of Control to establish and administer a parking program for state employees and officials within the permanent parking facilities owned by the state and located in the Capitol Complex area and under the managnement of the State Board of Control; authorizing the establishment of rules and regulations necessary for the administration of such parking program, including the authority to establish and collect a reasonable monthly parking charge for each assigned parking space within the facilities; creating a special fund in the State Treasury for the deposit of parking charges collected and authorizing expenditures for maintenance and operating costs incurred in administering such parking program.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 841 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Providing for legislative recognition of the problems relating to congestion of traffic in the Capitol Complex and urban problems caused by the high concentration of state employees in the capital; providing for the creation of a Division of State Government Decentralization in the office of the governor; providing for the employment of staff; requiring that the Division undertake certain studies and establishing procedures for the conduct of such studies.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
SB 993 64-0 (1975)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to regulating access to certain state buildings and grounds as described in this Act, and to regulation of parking on driveways and grounds of the State Capitol, state parking lots and properties as set out in the Act, and certain other areas at the request of a state agency; providing the powers and duties of the Board of Control, its appointees, the legislature, and the Department of Public Safety; defining certain offenses; providing for payment of certain costs pursuant to interagency contracts.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SCR 1 64-0 (1975)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.Sponsor: Sherman, W.C. "Bud"
Providing for a meeting of the Senate and the House of Representatives in Joint Session in the House of Representatives at 11:30 a.m., January 15, 1975, to honor the late Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States, and to dedicate the bronze bust of this distinguished Texan; providing for the bust of the late beloved President of the United States to be placed temporarily in the rotunda of the Capitol to permit the public to observe the bust.
Filed without Governor's signature
SCR 19 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, Max
Accepting in the name of the poeple of Texas this gift of $50,000 from the Texas Association of Realtors to be used for the construction of a granite fountain and ponds on the Capitol grounds; providing for the Texas Board of Control to receive and administer the grant using any part remaining after construction costs to defray future maintenance expenses; providing for copies of this Resolution to be prepared for presentation to the Texas Association of Realtors as a token of gratitude from the Members of the Legislature and the people of Texas for the organization's magnanimous gesture of philanthropy and patriotism.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
SCR 74 64-0 (1975)
Author: McKnight, Peyton
Creating a special committee to provide for placing the seals of the six nations which have governed Texas on the outside of the Capitol in the indentations across the front portico, immediately below the present location of a lighted star; providing that the committee shall be composed of three Senators, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, three members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House, the chairman of the State Board of Control, or a staff member of the board, designed by the chairman, the director of the State Building Commission, or a member of the commission's staff designated by the director, and the director-librarian of the state library, or a staff member of the archives division designated by the director-librarian; providing that the committee shall decide on the type of seals to be used and shall commission the making of the seals, which shall be paid for from funds of the State Board of Control; providing that actual and necessary expenses of the committee in connection with the activities of the committee shall be paid from the contingent expense funds of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
SCR 80 64-0 (1975)
Author: Adams, Don
Directing the State Board of Control, with funds presently available, to construct ramp in accord with the provisions and requirements of Section 7, Chapter 324, Acts fo the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969, as amended (Article 678g, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), at the East entrance of the Capitol beginning at the concrete drive at the northeast corner of the Capitol, slope up parallel with the east exterior face of the Capitol with the ramp center line approximately six feet from the exterior and terminating at the most northern door of the east entrance at a level equal to the first floor of the Capitol; said ramp to be constructed of materials consistent with those used in the Capitol and not distracting from the aesthetics of the Capitol.
Senate: Administration
Received from the Senate
SR 478 64-0 (1975)
Author: Longoria, Raul | et. al.
Directing Senate Administration Committee to Commission a painting of Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to be displayed in an appropriate place in the Senate.
Senate: Administration
HB 1711 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to construction of acquisition of parking facilities in the area of the state capitol, to be financed by the issuance of bodns; relating to the operation and use of the facilities; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 25 63-0 (1973)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Clower, Ron
That a live oak seedling from an acorn of the live oak shading the Johnson family cemetery by planted on the earliest possible birthday of the late President as a living memorial to the man and his deeds.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 65 63-0 (1973)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Requesting that the portrait of Susan B. Anthony be hung in the Capitol.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
HCR 87 63-0 (1973)
Author: Spurlock II, JoeSponsor: Meier, Bill
Providing for a committee to select a monument to be placed on the Capitol grounds honoring Texans who served in the Korean War, Southeast Asia and Vietnam.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 105 63-0 (1973)
Author: Sherman, W.C. "Bud"
Relating to vehicle traffic and parking on the Capitol grounds.
House: House Administration
Considered in public hearing
HJR 58 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to provide for the issuance of bonds to finance the construction or acquisition of parking facilities near the capitol.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HR 58 63-0 (1973)
Author: Parker, Carl
Providing for hanging the reverse side of the Great Seal of the State of Texas in memory of the Honorable Will L. Smith.
House: House Administration
SB 895 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to the state-owned buildings, grounds and property maintained by the State Board of Control; amending Article 665, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably
SB 979 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to protection and policing of state property, buildings, driveways and grounds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Reported favorably
SCR 12 63-0 (1973)
Author: Clower, RonSponsor: Williams, Lindon
Providing for the State Board of Control to plant a special Jim Hogg pecan tree on Capitol grounds honoring P.O.W.'s and M.I.A.'s of Texas and the nation.
House: House Administration
Signed by Governor
SCR 35 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Allen, Joe
That by this Resolution, the House Administration Commitee and the Senate Committee on Administration are hereby authorized to acquire by gift, or purchase, for the people of Texas a bronze bust of President Lyndon Baines Johnson.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
SCR 112 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Allen, Joe
Providing for placing busts of Garner and LBJ, and suitable placques, in West and East entrance corridors, naming them the John Nance Garner and the LBJ Entrance Corridors.
House: House Administration
Reported favorably
SR 286 63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Directing Administration Committee to obtain a portrait of The Honorable Barbara Jordan to hang in the Senate.
Senate: Administration
HB 1575 62-0 (1971)
Author: Johnson, Jake
Relating to the authority of the State Highway Department to construct certain buildings and to develop, use, and maintain certain property.
HCR 96 62-0 (1971)
Author: Blanton, Jack
To modify state buildings, etc., in the Capitol Complex to permit use by physically handicapped.
HR 48 62-0 (1971)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Concerning future construction and renovation in the Capitol and its environs.
HR 102 62-0 (1971)
Author: Graves, Curtis M. | et. al.
Concerning plaque in Room G-13 and picture of Speaker Mutscher.
HR 110 62-0 (1971)
Author: Smith, William L. | et. al.
Concerning dedication of House Hearing Room.
HR 468 62-0 (1971)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe | et. al.
Creating the House Interim Committee for Restoration, Arts, and Heritage.
HR 513 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hull, Cordell | et. al.
Creating a special interim committee to study the extermination of insects and pests in the Capitol Building.
SCR 50 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jordan, Barbara
Requesting and authorizing State Building
Commission to create a parking area primarily for the handicapped.
SR 10 62-0 (1971)
Author: Word, J.P. | et. al.
Expressing appreciation for the cooperation of Mohair Council and Sheep and Goat Raisers Association for the installation of carpet on Senate floor.
HCR 12 62-3 (1972)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe | et. al.
Directing the Board of Control to remove the remaining round, blue cut-glass windows from the skylight and to trasnfer them to the Texas Library and Historical Commission so that these historical windows may be preserved for posterity.
HR 78 62-3 (1972)
Author: Harding, Forrest A.
Creating an interim committee to study the use of Capitol space by private news services.
SR 347 62-3 (1972)
Author: Hall, Ralph
Recognizing Senator A. M. Aikin, Jr., as the "Father of Modern Texas Education," and providing that a portrait of A. M. Aikin, Jr., be hung in the Senate Chamber.
HR 18 62-4 (1972)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Creating an interim committee to study the office space needs of the House.
SCR 10 62-4 (1972)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Howard, Ed
Providing for a portrait of Governor Preston Smith to be placed in the rotunda of the State Capitol.
HCR 52 61-0 (1969)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob"
Granting permission to the Boys Club of Austin to hold their 1969 Art Exhibit in the Capitol Rotunda.
HCR 105 61-0 (1969)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Directing the State Building Commission to erect, at no expense to the state and without credit to the donor or donors, a marker with an inscription to the "Tyler Rose."
HCR 131 61-0 (1969)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Directing the Board of Control to vacate rooms B-60, B-65, B-67, and 67B of the Comptroller's Department in the Capitol basement.
SCR 3 61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Providing for the closing of Capitol Grounds on Inauguration Day.
SCR 17 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Providing for the hanging of an appropriate portrait of former Governor John B. Connally in the Capitol Rotunda.
SCR 30 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Providing for a Committee to be known as the "Committee for Permanent Assignment of Space in the Capitol".
SCR 34 61-0 (1969)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Authorizing appointment of a Committee to study placement of the six seals under which Texas has been governed on the Capitol building.
SCR 36 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Providing for a Special Committee to Study Space Utilization in the Capitol.
SCR 37 61-0 (1969)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Directing the State Board of Control to remove the star on the front of the Capitol Building.
SCR 63 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Providing for the removal of pictures from the first floor Rotunda of the Capitol on April 18-19 and closing of the east drive to Capitol on April 19, 1969.
SCR 18 61-1 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Creating a committee to study the long-term space requirements of the Texas Legislature and the legislative service agencies.
SCR 21 61-1 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Creating the Committee for the permanent assignment of space in the Capitol.
SCR 3 61-2 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Creating a committee to review present space allocations in the Capitol and to make permanent assignments of office space.
HB 989 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cahoon, Frank Kell | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide for the creating of centralized maintenance, office supply, and duplicating services for the Capitol Area Complex.
HB 1172 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John
Relating to flying the state flag over the capitol building at the request of a Texas resident.
HB 1333 60-0 (1967)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to empower the watchmen authorized by said Act to carry firearms under certain conditions and in certain situations.
HCR 136 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J. | et. al.
Directing the creation of a special interim committee to study the problems of parking and traffic congestion in and around the Capitol complex.
SCR 24 60-0 (1967)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Recognizing Hilda B. Weinert for her lifetime of service to the State and the Democratic Party.
SCR 66 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Directing the Ladies Lounge in the East Wing of the Capitol Building be assigned to the Senate for a different use.
HCR 37 60-1 (1968)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Directing the vacation and distribution of office space within the Capitol.
HCR 42 60-1 (1968)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Directing the vacation and allocation of office space within the Capitol.
HB 1050 59-0 (1965)
Author: Arledge, Roy W.
Relating to the height of buildings and structures within a certain distance from the state capitol building.
HCR 4 59-0 (1965)
Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank"
Providing that portions of the Capitol grounds shall be closed to motor vehicles on Inauguration Day.
HCR 36 59-0 (1965)
Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank" | et. al.
Directing the State Building Commission to initiate condemnation proceedings on certain land adjacent to the State Capitol grounds, and to continue its policy of constructing buildings that do not obstruct, but enhance the beauty of, the view of the Capitol Building.
HCR 97 59-0 (1965)
Author: Harding, Forrest A.
Directing the Board of Control to provide parking spaces for the tourists who visit the State Capitol Building.
HCR 117 59-0 (1965)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Providing for a committee to study the state's building and renovation program.
HCR 171 59-0 (1965)
Author: Slider, James Lenoy | et. al.
Accepting the portrait of Sam Ealy Johnson, Jr., father of President Lyndon B. Johnson and expressing appreciation to those who commissioned the portrait.
HJR 78 59-0 (1965)
Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank"
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas authorizing the Legislature to enact laws restricting the height of buildings within two miles of the state capitol building.
SCR 57 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Directing the State Building Commission to convert the former Walton Building site into a temporary parking lot while the Legislature in session.
SCR 70 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Creating a committee and requesting the Legislative Council to direct the compilation of "The Texas Capitol" brochure for visitors to the State Capitol.
HB 170 58-0 (1963)
Author: Cotten, James M. | et. al.
Relating to providing that no person, firm, or corporation shall hereafter construct any building on any land within one thousand (1,000) yards of the Capitol grounds, the top of which is more than ninety (90) feet above the natural ground level; providing that any citizen of Texas may petition any District Court of Travis County to enjoin construction of such building; establishing a penalty of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per day for violation.
HB 328 58-0 (1963)
Author: Cavness, Don | et. al.
Relating to providing for the protection and policing of the Capitol, Governor's Mansion, State Office Buildings and the grounds thereof; providing penalties.
HB 1032 58-0 (1963)
Author: Markgraf, Jim | et. al.
Relating to empowering and directing the Board of Control to construct an elevator in the north wing of the Capitol Building.
HCR 53 58-0 (1963)
Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob"
Relating to the placement of a portrait of Governor Price Daniel in the Capitol Rotunda.
HCR 93 58-0 (1963)
Author: Ritter, Jr., Jack
Providing for a suitable room in the Capitol Building for non-denominational prayer and worship services for State officers and employees.
SB 23 58-0 (1963)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to providing for the protection and policing of the Capitol, Governor's Mansion, State Office Buildings and the grounds thereof, and certain other lands owned by the State in Travis County, by the State Board of Control.
SCR 5 58-0 (1963)
Author: Herring, Charles
Directing the closure of the Capitol Grounds to motor vehicles for the Inauguration Ceremonies.
SCR 34 58-0 (1963)
Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al.
Authorizing the erection of a memorial on the Capitol Grounds to the 49th Armored Division.
SCR 43 58-0 (1963)
Author: Colson, Esther Neveille
Directing the placement of a portrait of Governor Price Daniel in the Capitol Rotunda.
SCR 68 58-0 (1963)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Authorizing the State Building Commission to erect on the Capitol Grounds a historical marker telling the story of the Texas Secession Convention and the part played by Texas in the Confederate States Government.
SB 104 57-0 (1961)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to providing for the preservation as historical shrines the former courtrooms of the Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, located in the State Capitol Building in Austin, Travis County, Texas; providing the powers and duties of the State Board of Control in relation thereto.
HB 104 57-3 (1962)
Author: Foreman, Wilson | et. al.
Relating to providing for improvements, construction, equipment, designation of buildings, landscaping and related actions in the Capitol Area; providing for the planning, construction, equipping and operation of a parking garage in the Capitol Area and for incorporation of any emergency control center if feasible; authorizing the State Building Commission, the Texas Employment Commission and the State Board of Control to make inter-agency agreements to carry out the purposes of this Act.
HCR 104 56-0 (1959)
Author: Jones, Obie | et. al.
Granting the Children of the Confederacy permission to place a bronze plaque in the State Capitol, setting forth the creed of the organization.
SB 437 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al.
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful, without the prior express consent of the Legislature, for any officer or employee of this state or any other person to build, construct, erect or maintain any building, structure, memorial, monument, statue or concession or any other structure, including parking areas or any additional paving on any of the grounds surrounding the State Capitol that were bounded by certain streets on January 1, 1955, with certain exceptions; providing a penalty.
SB 278 54-0 (1955)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to making an appropriation to the State Board of Control to be used in repairing and remodeling of the Old Land Office Building property placed under the custody and control of the Daughters of the Republic and the Daughters of the Confederacy; providing that the money expended and contracts entered into for the repairs and remodeling of such property shall be by and under the direction of the State Board of Control; directing the State Board of Control to consult and obtain the advice of the Daughters of the Republic and Daughters of the Confederacy concerning the repairing and remodeling.
HB 150 53-1 (1954)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce
Relating to regulating traffic on the Capitol grounds; providing a penalty.
HB 2 48-0 (1943)
Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to authorize use of offices and apartments on the second floor of the Capitol building for bedroom, cooking and other private purposes by the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
HB 348 48-0 (1943)
Author: Dove, Dan | et. al.
Relating to providing for the establishment of a vending stand in the Capitol Building for promoting the training and establishment of physically handicapped persons in Texas as operators of vending stands.
HB 176 47-0 (1941)
Author: Alsup, Lon E.
Relating to providing for the establishment of a vending stand in the Capitol Building for promoting the training and establishment of blind persons as operators of vending stands.
HB 399 46-0 (1939)
Author: Boyd, James Rush
Relating to creating the position of Information Bureau to be located in the Capital of Texas, setting out qualifications, salary, and making appropriation for such Bureau.
HB 1135 46-0 (1939)
Author: Thornberry, William Homer | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation to the State Board of Control out of the unexpended balance of monies already appropriated for the painting of the roof of the Capitol Building.
HB 8 42-0 (1931)
Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful for any officer or employee of this State or any other person to build, construct, erect or maintain any building, structure, memorial, monument, or statue within the inclosure around the Capitol ground in the City of Austin, without the authority theretofore given by statute or concurrent resolution by the Legislature of the State of Texas; and prescribing a penalty.
HB 285 42-0 (1931)
Author: Reader, Robert L. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the repairing and renovation of the State Capitol, creating a Board for such purpose, making an appropriation.
SB 4 42-0 (1931)
Author: Hornsby, John William
Relating to providing for the repairing and renovation of the State Capitol; making an appropriation.
SB 584 42-0 (1931)
Author: Purl, George Clark | et. al.
Relating to regulating the use of the State Capitol and State Buildings by telegraph companies.
HB 722 41-0 (1929)
Author: Purl, George Clark | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation for the renovation, repair and furnishing of the State Capitol; providing for the plans for such.
HB 680 39-0 (1925)
Author: Purl, George Clark | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation for improving the sanitary condition of the State Capitol building; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
SB 193 39-0 (1925)
Author: Parnell, John D. | et. al.
Relating to defining the authority of the Board of Control in reference to the State Capitol building and the Land Office building situated in the City of Austin, Texas.
Senate: Public Buildings and Grounds
SB 274 39-0 (1925)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to appropriating one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) to pay in full the surviving heirs at law of General T.J. Chambers for 5,004 acres of land condemned by the Republic of Texas for the purpose of establishing a seat of government, upon which the city of Austin now stands and upon a part of which the State Capital is built.
Senate: Finance
HB 378 38-0 (1923)
Author: Thrasher, Robert B.
Relating to appointing and designating Mrs. M.E. Wheeler as assistant guide in charge of paintings, providing for her salary, and making appropriations.
HB 418 38-0 (1923)
Author: Hull, Thomas Phillip
Relating to appropriating the sum of Forty Five Thousand dollars to pay in full, Mrs. Kate Chambers Sturgis (nee Kate Chambers)and Mrs. Stella J. McGregor (nee Stella J. Chambers), the only surviving lawful heirs at law of General T.J. Chambers deceased, for 5004 acres of land owned by General T.J. Chambers, which land was condemned by the Republic of Texas for the purpose of establishing a seat of Government, and upon which the City of Austin now stands, and upon a part of which the State Capitol is built.
HB 27 37-0 (1921)
Author: Rosser, Mark E.
Regulating to a certain Act regarding the authorization of the erection and maintenance of apartments and rooming on the old capitol grounds in the City of Austin for the use of the State Senate and Representatives.
SB 58 36-0 (1919)
Author: Floyd, Charles Richard
Relating to making provision for the erection by the State of Texas of a monument on the Capitol grounds at Austin, Texas, in honor of those in the military service of the United States who gave their lives in the late war between the United States and Austria-Hungary; constituting the Governor, Attorney General and Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds a board to carry out the purposes of the Act; making an appropriation of twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars to carry out the purpose of this Act
HB 180 34-0 (1915)
Author: Payne, I. M.
Relating to prohibiting the use of the House of Representatives and the Senate Chamber or any other room, chamber or office of the State Capitol building for the purpose of having or holding inaugural balls or other dancing functions, fixing penalties; providing for injunction suits to be brought in the name of the State by any citizen thereof to enforce the provisions of the Act; fixing venue for said suits; fixing penalties.
SB 427 34-0 (1915)
Author: Clark, Isaac Edgar
Relating to making an appropriation for the purpose of making repairs on and the rearrangement of the State Capitol Building in Austin.
SJR 20 34-0 (1915)
Author: Clark, Isaac Edgar
Proposing a constitutional amendment appropriating twelve hundred dollars ($1,200) to employ an expert engineer and architect to make a report to the Joint Committee as to the exact amount of the cost of repairing the Capitol.
SB 11 34-1 (1915)
Author: Clark, Isaac Edgar
Relating to making a certain appropriation for the purpose of making repairs on and rearrangements of the State Capitol Building in Austin; creating a board to have general supervision of the making of such repairs and the expenditures of such moneys.
HB 370 33-0 (1913)
Author: Burmeister, Frank H. | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation to make necessary repairs on the roof of the capitol.
HB 499 33-0 (1913)
Author: Parker, Daniel F.
Relating to erecting a monument to the memory of the soldiers and veterans of the Mexican War; providing appropriation.
HB 616 33-0 (1913)
Author: Wortham, Louis J.
Relating to authorizing and directing the Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds, with the approval of the Governor, to sell and convey certain tracts or parcels of land belonging to the State and situated in the city of Austin, exempting from sale that tract of land know as the Temporary Capitol Grounds.
SB 209 33-0 (1913)
Author: Darwin, Henry Lewis
Relating to making an appropriation to make necessary repairs on the roof of the capitol.
SB 245 33-0 (1913)
Author: Astin, James Robert
Relating to erecting a monument to the memory of the soldiers and veterans of the Mexican War, in the capitol grounds; providing appropriation therefor; providing for committee to supervise the work.
HB 13 33-3 (1914)
Author: Owsley, Alvin Mansfield | et. al.
Relating to re-arrangement and re-assignment of rooms in the capitol and to provide offices for new departments created by the legislature.
HB 432 24-0 (1895)
Relating to permitting the State Firemen's Association to erect a monument in the Capitol grounds in the City of Austin.
SB 210 24-0 (1895)
Relating to better protection of the public buildings of the State of Texas.
HCR 31 23-0 (1893)
Relative to the improvement of the capitol grounds.
HB 439 21-0 (1889)
Relating to authorizing the Governor to extend further time to the Capitol Furnishing Board, Expert, and Engineer.
HB 586 21-0 (1889)
Relating to leasing the temporary capitol building in the city of Austin to the board of directors of the John B. Hood Camp of ex-Confederate Veterans.
HB 38 20-1 (1888)
Relating to providing for the reception of the new State Capitol Building.
HB 91 20-1 (1888)
Relating to providing for a board to contract for, direct, and supervise the furnishing of the new Capitol building, the grading, improving, and fencing the Capitol grounds, and to make an appropriation therefor.
SCR 3 20-1 (1888)
Relating to clearing Capitol grounds and making an appropriation therefor.
HCR 1LRL 19-0 (1885)
Relating to inviting General Porferio Diaz, President of the Republic of Mexico, to take part in the laying of the corner stone of the new state capitol.
SB 250 18-0 (1883)
Relating to permitting the State Firemen's Association to erect a monument in the Capitol grounds in the City of Austin
SB 59 18-1 (1884)
Relating to amending Articles 3672 and 3675, Chapter 2, Title 76, Revised Civil Statutes; to adding Articles 3675a, 3675b, 3675c, 3675d and 3675e and to making an appropriation
