62nd Regular Session (1971) – Governor Preston Smith
| Bill | Caption | Document |
|---|---|---|
| HB 517 | Relating to the transfer of voluntary mental patients. | Veto |
| HB 556 |
Establishing a system of comparative negligence.
Attachments to Governor's veto message include: point of order raised suggesting the Governor did not comply with Article 4, Section 14 of the Constitution; statement by Speaker and Lt. Governor. |
Veto |
| HB 628 | Abolishing the office of county superintendent in certain counties. | Veto |
| HB 743 | Authorizing the annexation of territory by certain eligible junior college districts. | Veto |
| HB 825 | Prohibiting members of the State Banking Board from being indebted to or holding an interest in a state bank. | Veto |
| HB 930 | Relating to competitive bidding on certain contracts involving political subdivisions. | Veto |
| HB 1131 | Authorizing certain county governments to contract with each other for the performance of certain functions. | Veto |
| HB 1262 | Increasing the penalty for unlawful dumping or depositing of certain wastes on or near a public highway. | Veto |
| HB 1705 | Relating to the appointment of an assistant district attorney for the 35th Judicial District. | Veto |
| HB 1733 | Relating to the method, number and seasons for taking shrimp from part of Lake Sabine. | Veto |
| HB 1807 | Relating to hunting spike deer and the use of a dog to hunt deer in Houston County. | Veto |
| HB 1840 | Relating to the interest rate on bonds of the San Patricio Municipal Water District. | Veto |
| SB 11 |
Relating making appropriations for Executive, Judicial and Legislative Branches of State Government, Aid to Public Junior Colleges, State Buildings, etc. (General Appropriations Bill).
Line item veto. |
Veto |
| SB 172 | Prohibiting the traffic of endangered species of wildlife. | Veto |
| SB 392 | Prohibiting the possession of certain paraphernalia for injecting dangerous drugs. | Veto |
| SB 576 | Authorizing publication of information on state parks and historical sites. | Veto |
| SB 580 | Relating to extraterritorial jurisdiction and annexation powers of cities. | Veto |
| SB 728 | Relating to possession of an illegally killed game bird or animal. | Veto |
| SB 813 | Authorizing intergovernmental contracting for performance of governmental services. | Veto |
| SB 821 | Exempting Parks and Wildlife Department construction projects from supervision of the State Building Commission. | Veto |
| SB 919 | Authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to designate a representative as State Liaison Officer. | Veto |
| HCR 188 | Correcting HB 1644 to include constables. | Veto |
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