HB 630 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, CodySponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the provision of lifeguards by certain municipalities and counties on public beaches.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 884 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the law enforcement authority of federal border patrol agents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER PATROL AGENTS | Criminal Procedure--General | GULF OF MEXICO | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
HB 1929 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of rules concerning certain on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Environmental Regulation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GULF OF MEXICO | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2282 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities and counties and the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably as substituted
| BORDER | City Government--Finance | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | County Government--Finance | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GULF OF MEXICO | LUCIO-KRISTOFFERSON ACT | MEXICO | Taxation--General | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2497 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BAY CITY, CITY OF | City Government--Finance | COLORADO RIVER | GULF OF MEXICO | MATAGORDA COUNTY | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2994 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 3097 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes or other obligations by issuers located along the Gulf Coast in an emergency.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 4494 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, CodySponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to eligible coastal municipalities for purposes of the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4564 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to authorize and finance certain venue projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | DEBT | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4565 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, OscarSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain venue projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | HARLINGEN, CITY OF | Taxation--City | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4739 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of veterans cemeteries.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| BORDER | Cemeteries | GULF OF MEXICO | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 5130 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the use of appropriated money for nonprofit organizations advocating for governmental adoption of a policy of managed retreat.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 5336 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the powers and duties of Port Freeport; limiting the authority of certain municipalities to regulate land use by Port Freeport; and the creation of a reinvestment zone containing property owned by Port Freeport.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BRAZOS RIVER | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | GULF OF MEXICO | PLATTING | PORT FREEPORT | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 644 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--Finance | COLORADO RIVER | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 940 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities and counties and the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BORDER | City Government--Finance | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | County Government--Finance | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GULF OF MEXICO | LUCIO-KRISTOFFERSON ACT | MEXICO | Taxation--General | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1027 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of rules concerning certain on-site sewage disposal systems.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GULF OF MEXICO | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1394 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes or other obligations by issuers located along the Gulf Coast in an emergency.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 1456 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 2006 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to authorize and finance certain venue projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | DEBT | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2007 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the use of the revenue derived from the municipal hotel occupancy tax by certain municipalities and to the rate at which that tax is imposed by those municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--City | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2406 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Manuel, Christian
Relating to the authority of hospitals in certain counties to drill a water well for the purpose of producing water for use in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO | Hospitals | JEFFERSON COUNTY | NECHES RIVER | Water--General
SB 2551 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the use of appropriated money for nonprofit organizations advocating for governmental adoption of a policy of managed retreat.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GULF OF MEXICO | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 8 88-2 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 25 88-3 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 42 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit for a year in which a property owner provides notice that the owner intends to appeal an order of an appraisal review board determining a protest by the owner regarding the appraisal of the owner's property.
Co-author authorized
| GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 43 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to expedited appeals of appraisal review board orders in certain appraisal districts.
Co-author authorized
| Courts--District | GULF OF MEXICO | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to authorize the operation of a golf cart or off-highway vehicle on certain roads.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| County Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | RED RIVER | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1284 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the injection and geologic storage of carbon dioxide in this state.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Environment--Air | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GULF OF MEXICO | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
HB 1395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | GULF OF MEXICO | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SPECIAL TAX CODE BOARD | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to marine vessel projects in the diesel emissions reduction incentive program.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 2543 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the use of county hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a local option election on the sale of alcoholic beverages in certain areas of a municipality.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | City Government--Roads | Elections--General | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 3581 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to establishing a coordinated system for the dispatch, triage, transport, and transfer of patients in certain trauma service area regional advisory councils; providing rulemaking authority.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
HB 3753 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 3996 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to fees for pipeline construction imposed by certain districts.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 450 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over the injection and geologic storage of carbon dioxide.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Environment--Air | Environment--Water | GULF OF MEXICO | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1008 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to fees for pipeline construction imposed by certain districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1216 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a local option election on the sale of alcoholic beverages in certain areas of a municipality.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | City Government--Roads | Elections--General | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 1240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the ownership of certain wildlife resources of this state.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | GULF OF MEXICO | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1383 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority of certain counties to authorize the operation of a golf cart or off-highway vehicle on certain roads.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | RED RIVER | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1397 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to regional protocols and processes for patient transfers and related services within the geographic area served by certain trauma service area regional advisory councils.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2089 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue to acquire, construct, enhance, upgrade, operate, and maintain convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and spaceport and spacecraft observation facilities in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | SPACEPORTS | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1031 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1404 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | GAMBLING | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of coastal counties to adopt certain rules for island parks, beach parks, and public beaches; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1640 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to establishing a pilot program to employ a life skills counselor at public high school campuses in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BORDER | COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | GULF OF MEXICO | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1666 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authorization by referendum on an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BORDER | County Government--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | GULF OF MEXICO | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2199 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2647 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain state hotel occupancy tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3024 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 4042 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Drugs | GULF OF MEXICO | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: House Administration Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale or donation of certain school district property for the development of affordable housing for school district personnel and other income-eligible persons.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO | Housing--General
SB 1467 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the municipal hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1572 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to municipal registration of vacant buildings in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
House appoints conferees-reported
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 1719 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain state hotel occupancy tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | GULF OF MEXICO | HOTELS & MOTELS | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1260 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of commercial shrimp unloading; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| GULF OF MEXICO | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | SHRIMPING INDUSTRY
HB 1494 85-0 (2017)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Arts & Humanities | City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2252 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Interim Studies | Legislature
HB 2610 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the term for a lease of land owned by certain navigation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 2968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the operation of a golf cart or utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3064 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the dedication and maximization of returns on payments received by this state for economic losses sustained from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Environment--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3909 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the powers and duties of a commissioners court to levy and collect taxes on behalf of a navigation district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HCR 105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Encouraging Congress to pass legislation allowing the State of Texas to manage the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery out to 200 nautical miles.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 1000 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Interim Studies | Legislature
SB 1270 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the allocation and use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Drugs | GULF OF MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1695 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to mosquito control districts established for an urgent public health purpose.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | CAMERON COUNTY | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1748 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to use of tax revenue by certain development corporations for job-related skills training.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| BORDER | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO
SCR 36 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Encouraging Congress to pass legislation allowing the State of Texas to manage the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery out to 200 nautical miles.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 716 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the certification of certain peace officers to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 731 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a pilot program under the foundation school program for funding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early high school graduation programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| BORDER | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 1063 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to state assistance to certain counties for indigent burial costs.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Cemeteries | GULF OF MEXICO | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Indigent Health Care | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1213 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1687 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to a study of the feasibility and desirability of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Interim Studies | Legislature
HB 1742 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to certain convention center hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | HOTELS & MOTELS | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 1915 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain barrier island coastal municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1957 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the definition of urban transit district.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--Finance | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2031 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the diversion, treatment, and use of marine seawater and the discharge of treated marine seawater and waste resulting from the desalination of marine seawater; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| DESALINATION | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF OF MEXICO | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PERMITS | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aging | BORDER | City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--General
HB 2784 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate camping on public beaches; adding a provision that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 3152 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the administration of the Port of Houston Authority.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| GULF OF MEXICO | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3675 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of commercial development of groundwater in certain areas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 4037 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties; authorizing an increase in the rate of a tax; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| GULF OF MEXICO | Historic Preservation & Museums | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4059 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to limitations on annexation by and extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BORDER | City Government--Annexation | GULF OF MEXICO
HJR 40 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | GULF OF MEXICO | HORSE RACING | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 320 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of certain motor vehicle weight and safety standards.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 421 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to participation of certain school districts in the three-year high school diploma plan pilot program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BORDER | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO
SB 695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to a study of the feasibility and desirability of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Interim Studies | Legislature
SB 697 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the definition of urban transit district.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Finance | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 749 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain barrier island coastal municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 866 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BORDER | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 1592 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aging | BORDER | City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--General
SB 1738 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the diversion and use of marine seawater, including the development of marine seawater desalination projects, integrated marine seawater desalination and power projects, and facilities for the storage, conveyance, and delivery of desalinated marine seawater.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| DESALINATION | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GULF OF MEXICO | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1817 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a limitation on the location of solid waste facilities.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Solid Waste | GULF OF MEXICO | LANDFILLS | Water--General
SB 1823 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Law Enforcement | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1859 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the restoration of expired eminent domain authority of certain rural rail transportation districts.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads | Transportation--Rural
SB 2016 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to limitations on annexation by, extraterritorial jurisdiction of, and the authority to provide electric service of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
| BORDER | City Government--Annexation | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 325 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the boundaries of public beaches.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 719 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the operation of a golf cart or utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| GUADALUPE RIVER | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1966 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a project that may be undertaken by certain development corporations in connection with infrastructure improvements necessary for municipal area development and revitalization.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1967 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to use of sales and use tax proceeds by certain economic development corporations for certain job-related skills training.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY | GULF OF MEXICO | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2226 83-0 (2013)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to a permit exemption for certain drainage districts located in counties bordering the United Mexican States.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 2334 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the regulation, development, and treatment of brackish and marine water.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| GULF OF MEXICO | PERMITS | Water--General
HB 2623 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of certain counties and the General Land Office to temporarily close a beach or beach access point.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Aeronautics | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF OF MEXICO | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Safety
HB 3127 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue for the maintenance and operation of a coliseum in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| GULF OF MEXICO | HOTELS & MOTELS | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3131 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the line of vegetation and authorized development in certain beach areas; authorizing a fee.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3510 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY | GULF OF MEXICO | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3546 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the zoning authority of an eligible barrier island municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| BORDER | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 3548 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a limitation on annexation by certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| BORDER | City Government--Annexation | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 3549 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to annexation by and disannexation from certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| BORDER | City Government--Annexation | GULF OF MEXICO
HJR 54 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the boundaries of public beaches and declaring that the state holds public beaches in trust for the use of the public.
House: Land & Resource Management
Reported favorably as substituted
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 131 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | GULF OF MEXICO | HORSE RACING | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 226 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the operation of a golf cart or utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| GUADALUPE RIVER | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 614 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an electric utility surcharge to assist owners of certain historic structures with electric bill payments and to promote energy conservation and efficiency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BORDER | Energy--Conservation | GULF OF MEXICO | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORIC STRUCTURE ENERGY ASSISTANCE FUND | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 782 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a permit exemption for certain drainage districts located in counties bordering the United Mexican States.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
SB 1265 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY | GULF OF MEXICO | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1337 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the powers of the governing body of a public utility in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BORDER | City Government--Utilities | GULF OF MEXICO | Utilities--Electric
SB 1549 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to pre-event disaster recovery program administration contracts in certain counties.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
| COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF OF MEXICO | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1559 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to collection of fees for solid waste management in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BORDER | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1574 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of certain counties and the General Land Office to temporarily close a beach or beach access point.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aeronautics | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF OF MEXICO | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Safety
SB 1692 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a limitation on annexation by certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BORDER | City Government--Annexation | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 1694 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to annexation by and disannexation from certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BORDER | City Government--Annexation | GULF OF MEXICO
SJR 6 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, and authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | GULF OF MEXICO | HORSE RACING | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 1316 82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, Raul
Relating to the imposition and use of the municipal hotel occupancy tax by certain eligible central municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| GULF OF MEXICO | HOTELS & MOTELS | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Sales
HB 1572 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the applicability of certain restrictions on the location and operation of concrete crushing facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | CEMENT & CONCRETE | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 2081 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain less populous municipalities located on a barrier island.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 2760 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GUADALUPE RIVER | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | SAN ANTONIO RIVER | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 3317 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--County | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 508 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain less populous municipalities located on a barrier island.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| BORDER | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
SB 977 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Torres, Raul
Relating to the imposition, use, rebate, and refund of certain taxes related to certain hotel business revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | GULF OF MEXICO | HOTELS & MOTELS | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Sales
SB 1250 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the applicability of certain restrictions on the location and operation of concrete crushing facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| BORDER | CEMENT & CONCRETE | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 1595 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GUADALUPE RIVER | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | SAN ANTONIO RIVER | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 457 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management in relation to alternative electrical power for certain service stations in certain populous counties.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1324 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, TaraSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the municipal hotel occupancy tax imposed in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2251 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the use of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to clean and maintain beaches in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2653 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to authorizing design-build procedures for construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain utility projects located in certain areas.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| BORDER | City Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | GULF OF MEXICO | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development
HB 2681 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the first day of instruction for a school year in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 2960 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to alternative electrical generators for certain service stations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
HB 3986 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the closure of certain man-made passes between the Gulf of Mexico and inland bays by the commissioner of the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 4209 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the regulation of certain barge terminal facilities by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BARGES | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 441 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power and to have an alternative electrical generator.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 989 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the municipal hotel occupancy tax imposed in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1047 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by a combined municipally owned electric, water, and wastewater utility situated in an economically distressed area within 30 miles of the Lower Texas Gulf Coast.
House: Natural Resources Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | GULF OF MEXICO | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1275 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the first day of instruction for a school year in certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 2043 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the closure or modification of certain man-made passes between the Gulf of Mexico and inland bays by the commissioner of the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: International Relations & Trade
See remarks for effective date
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 3270 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of anticipation notes or other obligations by issuers located along the Gulf Coast in the event of an emergency.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Financial--General | GULF OF MEXICO | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 808 78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of municipal hotel tax revenue collected by certain coastal municipalities.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3247 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to causeways, bridges, tunnels, turnpikes, and highways in certain counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico and in adjacent counties.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | County Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 386 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of municipal hotel tax revenue collected by certain coastal municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 694 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the authority of certain counties to prohibit open fires on public beaches.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 695 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the authority of certain counties to prohibit the use or possession of certain fireworks on public beaches.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Safety--Fireworks
SB 716 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to causeways, bridges, tunnels, turnpikes, and highways in certain counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico and in adjacent counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | County Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 202 77-0 (2001)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the authority of coastal counties to enact ordinances regulating activity on beaches in certain circumstances; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 779 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the establishment of a line of vegetation along the Gulf of Mexico in certain areas of public beach.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--General | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 937 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to limiting the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to close an area of coastal water to shrimping.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 3044 77-0 (2001)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the desalination of water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| GULF OF MEXICO | Water--General
HB 3302 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to a moratorium on the regulation of shrimping by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
SB 810 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a moratorium on the regulation of shrimping by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
SB 1803 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to ceding certain state land to counties and municipalities for use for purposes of a seawall, breakwater, levee, floodway, or drainway.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1146 76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the power of certain coastal counties to enact ordinances; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1655 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the rate and allocation of the hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Finance | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3277 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to research in agriculture production and its effect on water use and availability and wildlife habitats.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE/WILDLIFE RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT | Environment--Water | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION | TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 1508 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the rate and allocation of the hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 463 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zbranek, ZebSponsor: Galloway, Michael
Relating to the hotel occupancy tax revenue of certain counties that border the Gulf of Mexico.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 891 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the use of revenue generated by the hotel tax by counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Tourism
SCR 8 71-4 (1990)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Urging the Department of State to pursue special area designation for the Gulf of Mexico under the MARPOL treaty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Water | GULF OF MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 805 70-0 (1987)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to the disclosure of public beach rights to a purchaser of property located on a barrier island fronting the Gulf of Mexico.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 14 69-0 (1985)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the notice required in certain real estate transactions involving property in a county that borders the Gulf of Mexico.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 285 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the location of solid waste facilities that handle hazardous waste.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1376 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leonard, Jr., BobSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to taking water from the Gulf of Mexico without a water rights permit.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| GULF OF MEXICO | Oil & Gas | Water--Rights
SB 715 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of certain cities and their park boards over parks, certain facilities, and other public improvements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 2048 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to restricting solid waste facilities for storage, processing, or disposal of hazardous waste.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 2227 68-0 (1983)
Author: Davis, Mark R.Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the authority of any general-law city, town or village to annex up to 5,280 feet gulfward of the coastline.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Annexation | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 904 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the environmental protection of certain gulf coast beach areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 1365 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to restricting solid waste facilities for storage, processing, or disposal of hazardous waste.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 394 67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to notice by sellers of real property adjoining the Gulf of Mexico or an arm of the Gulf of Mexico of a possible effect of erosion on property lines.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 414 67-0 (1981)
Author: McBee, Susan Gurley
Relating to the temporary diversion and use of water from an international stream by holders of water rights.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Water--Rights
HB 1483 67-0 (1981)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Providing for reserve deputy sheriffs in coastal counties to be organized for the purposes of Marine Safety and Lifeguard functions.
House: Security & Sanctions
Laid on the table subject to call
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 2403 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the creation of seawall commissions in coastal counties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 1182 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to certain contracts and contracting procedures of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| Environment--Solid Waste | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY | GULF OF MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1267 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to increasing the maximum hotel occupancy tax for cities bordering the Gulf of Mexico under 75,000 population according to the last Federal Census to seven percent and to the disposition of revenue from the tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| GULF OF MEXICO | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1288 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the creation of seawall commissions in coastal counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1646 66-0 (1979)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the issuance of certain revenue bonds by cities and towns located on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, or any channel, canal, bay or inlet connected therewith, having a population of more than 5,000 inhabitants.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1647 66-0 (1979)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the rights, powers, authority, privileges, and functions of cities and towns on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico or connecting waters regarding harbor, wharf, dock, and port facilities; containing other provisions relating to the subject.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 78 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the power of counties bordering on the Gulf of Mexico to enact ordinances.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| City Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 1070 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to zoning in certain counties on the Gulf of Mexico; and providing a penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 1176 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Hanna, Joe
Relating to the gulfward boundaries of counties, cities, towns or villages on the Gulf of Mexico; providing the extent of application of this Act.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
HCR 62 65-0 (1977)
Author: Powers, PikeSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Requesting the governor to have made a study devising a method of improving the state's decision-making processes relating to the natural resources of the Gulf Coast.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Governor | GULF OF MEXICO | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 65 65-0 (1977)
Author: Powers, Pike
Reaffirming commitment to existing policies for protection and development of the natural resources of the Gulf Coast.
House: State Affairs
Assigned to Resolutions Calendar
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | NATURAL RESOURCES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 1482 64-0 (1975)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating to the boundary lines of counties and independent school districts from the coastline to the three marine league line.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 2174 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Providing that counties and incorporated cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or its tidewater limits may reasonably regulate sanitary, safety conditions and use so as to promote the public health, safety and welfare; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 1055 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the powers and authority of a beach park board of trustees regarding the advertising, acquisition, financing, and improvement of recreational facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HJR 34 63-0 (1973)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution authorizing the creation and financing of a state insurance corporation to insure public property in the Gulf Coast area.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 331 63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to regulation of the sale of subdivided land in any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico, providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Sent to subcommittee
| GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Real Property | UNIFORM COASTAL LAND SALES PRACTICES ACT
HB 1035 62-0 (1971)
Author: Lemmon, RaySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to providing for the advertisement of taking of bids on contracts on amounts exceeding $10,000 or of a duration of more than two years; relating to regulating operation of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.
| Environment--Solid Waste | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY | GULF OF MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1199 62-0 (1971)
Author: Braun, Rex | et. al.
Relating to counties to be included in the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.
| Environment--Solid Waste | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY | GULF OF MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SJR 42 62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas; to provide that certain counties and cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico may levy a tax to pay for bonds issued for the construction of sea walls and breakwaters upon the vote of the majority of the resident property owners voting in an election.
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 230 61-0 (1969)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will" | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the taking of shell or mudshell from any reef, bar, lake, or bay within the waters of the Gulf of Mexico under the jurisdiction of this state for a certain period; providing civil and criminal penalties.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 817 61-0 (1969)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing school districts on the Gulf Coast to extend their boundaries into the Gulf.
| Education--School Districts | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 945 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cavness, Don
Relating to the dedication and disposition of the proceeds of the sale, lease, or rental of certain underwater lands, including the beds of the Gulf of Mexico, bays, inlets, rivers, and lakes.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1030 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cummings, Russell Bennett | et. al.
Relating to authorizing any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or the tidewater limits thereof to exercise certain zoning powers in certain areas in said county; providing for administration, enforcement and remedies.
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1031 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cummings, Russell Bennett | et. al.
Relating to declaring a moratorium on the sale or leasing of the surface estate in state-owned submerged lands, beaches, and islands under any existing laws of this state, pending receipt of the Interagency Natural Resources Council study of these submerged lands, beaches, and islands or until May 31, 1973, whichever is earlier.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 1032 61-0 (1969)
Author: Kilpatrick, Rufus U. | et. al.
Relating to declaring the public policy of the State of Texas concerning the maintenance and cleaning of public beaches; providing for payment of state funds to certain cities and counties through the Parks and Wildlife Department.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 556 61-0 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to the public policy of the State of Texas concerning the right of the public to have free and unrestricted right of ingress and egress to and from the state-owned beaches bordering on the seaward shore of the Gulf of Mexico.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 558 61-0 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to permits for certain excavation activities in certain coastal areas; providing a penalty for violations.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 813 61-0 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the creation of park boards of trustees by certain Home Rule cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico.
| City Government--Annexation | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 20 61-1 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the creation of park boards of trustees by certain Home Rule cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico and to the authority of the Boards.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 28 61-1 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to declaring the public policy of this state regarding the recreational use of certain beaches; authorizing the licensing of certain business establishments which do not interfere with such use; providing for certain exemptions; providing a penalty for violations.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 36 61-2 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the creation of park boards of trustees by certain Home-Rule cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 380 60-0 (1967)
Author: Kilpatrick, Rufus U. | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of seines or nets of over 160 feet in length in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico within 6 miles of the North Jetty of the pass or ship channel leading from Bolivar Roads and Galveston Bay to the Gulf of Mexico and regulating the use of nets less than 150 feet in length; providing a penalty for violations.
| GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 198 60-0 (1967)
Author: Connally, Wayne W.
Relating to the acquisition of an international toll bridge by a city or town.
| City Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 152 59-0 (1965)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to authorizing Gulf Coast counties to regulate motor vehicle traffic and prohibit littering on certain beaches.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | LITTER | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 222 59-0 (1965)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the regulation by certain municipalities of motor traffic and littering on certain lands bordering on the Gulf of Mexico.
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | LITTER | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1035 57-0 (1961)
Author: Stewart, III, Maco | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to certain cities bordering upon the Gulf of Mexico; validating bonds heretofore issued and proceedings and actions of such cities and their governing bodies in connection with such bonds, and validating conveyances or grants of properties and rights in properties, real or personal, to any such city, in connection with or relating to any park improvement or pier acquired or constructed.
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
HJR 56 57-0 (1961)
Author: La Valle, Peter J. "Pete" | et. al.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas permitting the Legislature to delegate certain zoning powers to the governing body of any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or the tidewater limits thereof.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GULF OF MEXICO | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 19 57-0 (1961)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A. | et. al.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to permit the Legislature to delegate certain zoning powers to the governing body of any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or the tidewater limits thereof.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GULF OF MEXICO | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 128 57-1 (1961)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Penal Code of Texas relating to pound nets in Gulf Waters.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 45 57-3 (1962)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to authorizing Home-Rule cities having a population in excess of 60,000 and bordering on the Gulf of Mexico having beaches suitable for park purposes to establish a Beach Park Board of Trustees.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 155 56-0 (1959)
Author: Parish, Harold Burton
Relating to amending certain acts so as to permit any city located on the Gulf of Mexico to build, acquire, purchase, take over, construct, enlarge, extend, repair, maintain, improve, replace, develop, regulate, operate, lease, mortgage and encumber their harbors, ports or navigational facilities.
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 232 56-0 (1959)
Author: Conley, Carl C.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to authorize the construction of causeways, bridges and tunnels in any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico which has a population of twenty thousand (20,000) or more.
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | County Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 282 56-0 (1959)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to regulating the method of taking fish in the bays, inlets, passes and tidal waters and from points less than 300 yards from the coastline of the mainland of the State of Texas and islands of the Gulf of Mexico; providing penalties.
| GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 21 56-0 (1959)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to authorize the construction of causeways, bridges and tunnels in any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico which has a population of twenty thousand (20,000) or more.
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | County Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 383 56-0 (1959)
Author: Wood, Bill D.
Relating to establishing and providing for a State mentally retarded school.
| Education--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 31 56-1 (1959)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the protection of State and public uses of the seashore bordering the Gulf of Mexico and prohibiting obstruction or interference with such uses.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 70 56-1 (1959)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to defining an area presumed to be a public easement to the open shore and surf of the State of Texas; providing certain standards of proof of claimants to ownership and use of the sandy shore in question; prohibiting interference with such easement.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 14 56-2 (1959)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to the protection of State and public uses of the seashore bordering the Gulf of Mexico and prohibiting obstruction or interference with such uses; providing for enforcement by injunctions and penalties and other rights and procedures relating thereto.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 9 56-2 (1959)
Author: Baker, Robert W. | et. al.
Relating to affirming and protecting the right of the public use of certain state-owned beaches or such larger area extending from the line of mean low tide to the line of vegetation, in the event the public has acquired a right of use or easement to or over such area by prescription, dedication, or has retained a right by virtue of a continuous right in the public bordering on the seaward shore of the Gulf of Mexico.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 754 54-0 (1955)
Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick
Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for geological, geophysical and other surveys and investigations of islands, salt water lakes, bays, inlets, marshes and reefs owned by the State of Texas within tidewater limits and that portion of the Gulf of Mexico within the jurisdiction of Texas, and all unsold public free school land both surveyed and unsurveyed, and all rivers and channels belonging to the State; providing for the promulgation of rules and regulations to prevent the unnecessary pollution of waters, destruction of fish, oysters and other marine life and obstruction of navigation; providing for the issuance of permits; providing a fee and directing the deposit thereof in the State Treasury to the credit of the Permanent School Fund; providing a fee and directing the deposit thereof in the State Treasury to the credit of the Land Office Mineral Fund; creating such a Fund; providing that said Fund shall be used for the enforcement and supervision of rules and regulations and all other lawful purposes involved in mineral leasing, exploration and development; making an appropriation out of said Fund; providing for the transfer of funds in excess of $30,000 remaining in said Fund at the end of the biennium ending August 31, 1957, to the General Revenue Fund.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 117 54-0 (1955)
Author: Kazen, Jr., Abraham "Chick"
Relating to authorizing certain Home Rule Cities owning a portion of an international bridge over the Rio Grande River to issue revenue bonds payable from net revenues of such bridge for the purpose of providing funds to construct capital improvements to such bridge; to pledge the net revenues and secure by trust indenture or supplement any existing trust indenture; authorizing parity revenue bonds for such purposes and the execution of a trust indenture or supplement further securing the bonds; validating any bonds authorized and proceedings passed or executed in connection therewith on or prior to effective date of this Act; providing a severability clause; providing that no such bonds or proceedings shall be validated if litigation is pending questioning any such bonds or proceedings on the effective date of this Act.
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | County Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 835 50-0 (1947)
Author: Cannon, Oscar E.
Relating to authorizing certain counties to construct, acquire, improve, operate and maintain causeways, bridges, tunnels, or combinations thereof, in, over, through or under the waters of the Gulf of Mexico or any bay or inlet opening thereinto; repealing all laws in conflict herewith to the extent of the conflict; providing a saving clause.
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 76 50-0 (1947)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to amending a previous Act, acquisition of and payment for causeways, bridges and tunnels by certain counties in Texas so as to eliminate certain restrictions as to the location of such causeways, bridges and tunnels.
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Finance | County Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 130 50-0 (1947)
Author: Phillips, Jimmy
Relating to amending a previous Act, by providing for elections for bond issues; containing a severability and a saving clause.
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Finance | County Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 338 50-0 (1947)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to extending the gulfward boundaries of all coastal counties of this state.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 400 50-0 (1947)
Author: Kelley, Rogers | et. al.
Relating to declaring the sovereignty of Texas along its Gulfward seacoast; amending a previous Act.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 13 48-0 (1943)
Author: Markle, Donald M. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the protection of coastal navigable waters of the State of Texas against pollution; providing penalties; repealing laws in conflict with this Act.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Water | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 2 47-0 (1941)
Author: Brown, Jr., Sherwood | et. al.
Relating to granting certain cities the right of use and occupancy for park purposes of tidelands and bed and waters of the Gulf of Mexico to a certain extent.
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 13 47-0 (1941)
Author: Stone, William E.
Relating to granting to certain cities in this State bordering upon the Gulf of Mexico the right of use and occupancy for park purposes of tidelands and bed and waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 689 44-0 (1935)
Author: Jefferson, Pat Curtis | et. al.
Relating to repealing a certain Article of the Texas Penal Code; preventing commercial fishing in open waters of Gulf of Mexico on outside of Padre Island.
| GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 840 43-0 (1933)
Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund | et. al.
Relating to validating and legalizing the authorization of bonds issued by or on behalf of any county, city, district, or political subdivision of this State for the construction of sea walls.
| BONDS | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Validating Acts
HB 923 43-0 (1933)
Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"
Relating to empowering certain cities to build, construct and maintain bridges across streams, inlet or arm of the Gulf of Mexico, and providing rules and regulations for operation.
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | City Government--Finance | City Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 196 43-1 (1933)
Author: McKee, Harry L. | et. al.
Relating to granting authority to the State Highway Department to acquire by purchase, and/or to construct, maintain, operate and control ferries over and across any bay, arm, channel, or salt water lake emptying into the Gulf of Mexico, or any inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, any river or other navigable waters of this State where such ferries connect designated State highways, and which may be made self-liquidating or partially self-liquidating
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways
HB 818 42-0 (1931)
Author: Carpenter, William C.
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners' Courts of all counties adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico to issue time warrants bearing interest not exceeding eight per cent (8%) per annum to be used in the payment either by outright purchase, or after condemnation proceedings, of lands for right of way and dumping ground purposes for an Intra-coastal canal.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 20 42-1 (1931)
Author: Gainer, Charles Salter
Relating to amending certain Acts by conferring upon all counties adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico the right of eminent domain, where land, right of way or easements or dumping ground privileges are necessary to be secured for the construction of an intra-coastal canal.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 461 41-0 (1929)
Author: Hogg, Mike
Relating to prohibiting the building, construction, extension, operation or maintenance of any pipe line leading into waters of the Gulf of Mexico, which pipe line is used or designed to be used for transporting, handling, loading, unloading or discharging oil, gas, or any derivative of oil or gas, or any other product or commodity susceptible of being transported into tanks, ships, vessels, barges, or any water-craft or any agency for loading water-craft, and providing a penalty and imposing upon the Attorney General of Texas the duty of bringing timely suit to prevent and restrain the violation of this Law, and fixing the jurisdiction and venue of such action.
| GULF OF MEXICO | Oil & Gas
SB 144 41-2 (1929)
Author: Parr, Archer "Archie"
Relating to regulating fishing and the taking of fish and shrimp in certain coastal waters; establishing prohibitions and penalties in connection therewith.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 664 39-0 (1925)
Author: Faulk, Harry L.
Relating to amending certain statutes by specifically providing that the provisions thereof shall extend to levees, dikes, floodways and drainways
House: Conservation and Reclamation
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GULF OF MEXICO | Water--General
SB 139 33-0 (1913)
Author: Willacy, John G.
Relating to authorizing the purchase, construction, maintenance and operation of combination bridges, dams, dykes, causeways and roadways in, over and across any arm of the Gulf of Mexico, or inlet thereof, or any of the salt water bays wholly within the limits of the State of Texas, for the purpose of providing a causeway, roadway or highway for vehicles, teams, pedestrians, railroads, and for every other character of inland transportation; giving the right of eminent domain.
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways
SJR 22 33-0 (1913)
Author: Kauffman, Sr., John Edward
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain counties to construct sea walls in the Gulf of Mexico.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 348 32-0 (1911)
Author: Murray, Sr., William Owen
Relating to providing for the protection of the fish and oysters within tide water limits along the Gulf coast of this State from the most interior point of tidewater seaward co-extensive with the jurisdiction of the State and the fish in such fresh water lakes inland as may be owned by the State; and providing penalties for the violation of this Act, and appropriating to certain funds the proceeds from sale and fines arising under this Act.
| GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 13 27-1 (1901)
Relating to giving effect to Section VII, Article XI, of the Constitution, authorizing all counties and cities bordering on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico to construct seawalls and breakwaters, to issue bonds therefor, and levy a tax for the payment thereof.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 346 22-0 (1891)
Relating to encouraging the construction and maintenance of deep water harbors, navigable channels, docks, and wharves on the gulf coast within the State of Texas.
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Water--Navigation & Ports
