Legislation authored by Joe Deshotel

Includes legislation with Joe Deshotel as the primary author for the 76th through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

87th Regular Session
HB 455 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
HB 477 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses and certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
HB 1282 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a restriction on the regulation of utility services and infrastructure based on the energy source to be used or delivered.
HB 1313 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the recording of the examination and testimony of a witness before a grand jury.
HB 1348 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 1502 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
HB 1782 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to alternative base periods for the computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 2722 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to special purpose territory of the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas.
HB 2730 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/22
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority and the regulation of easement or right-of-way agents.
HB 2776 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to municipal release of extraterritorial jurisdiction and disannexation involving certain areas.
HB 2934 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to an agreement between the Department of Public Safety and a county, municipality, or private vendor for the issuance of renewal and duplicate driver's licenses and other identification certificate services; increasing a fee.
HB 3145 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities.
HB 3439 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain nonexempt property used for low-income or moderate-income housing.
HB 3472 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the investment and use of excess residential mortgage loan originator recovery fund fees and to the creation of the mortgage grant fund; changing a fee.
HB 3490 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the authority of an owner of residential rental property on which a tenant has defaulted on the obligation to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property in installments.
HB 3519 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to release of an area from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election.
HB 3550 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain information regarding an application for or the award of disaster recovery funds under the public information law.
HB 3624 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain distributed electricity resources.
HB 3696 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to distributed renewable generation resources.
HB 4120 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the efficient use and generation of electricity by public schools.
HB 4460 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to certain requirements regarding the creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
HB 4463 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to certain complaints against and training for peace officers.
HB 4464 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
HB 4468 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to certain grounds for revocation of a peace officer license.
HB 4569 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to adding a special purpose territory to the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas.
HB 4577 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Chambers County Improvement District No. 1 to issue bonds and impose certain taxes or assessments.
HB 4607 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to special purpose territory of the Orange County Navigation and Port District of Orange County, Texas.
HJR 26 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in those areas and to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct casino gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing; authorizing fees; limiting certain taxes and fees.
HJR 139 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment adding a Railroad Commissioner.
86th Regular Session
HB 487 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for justices of the peace.
HB 494 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
HB 495 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
HB 589 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
HB 680 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care.
HB 832 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the expiration date of a driver's license; increasing a fee.
HB 838 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an agreement between the Department of Public Safety and a county, municipality, or private vendor for the issuance of renewal and duplicate driver's licenses and other identification certificate services; increasing a fee.
HB 919 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
HB 1031 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.
HB 1270 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on certain highways during periods of traffic congestion.
HB 1647 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the development of a dental services benefit under Medicaid for adult recipients with disabilities and a pilot program to provide those services.
HB 1689 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to disclosure regarding the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 1938 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the expiration date of a commercial driver's license; increasing a fee.
HB 2401 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the requirement that state agency employees complete cybersecurity awareness training.
HB 2478 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and other identification certificates; authorizing and increasing fees.
HB 2866 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain investigation and evaluation information regarding certain child-care facilities, homes, and programs.
HB 3024 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
HB 3091 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of and prohibiting disclosure of the location or physical layout of a family violence shelter center or victims of trafficking shelter center; creating a criminal offense.
HB 3155 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 3175 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for disaster recovery funds.
HB 3207 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the maritime port plans, reports, and programs prepared by the Port Authority Advisory Committee.
HB 3370 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the investigation of a complaint made by a foster child or youth and the results of the investigation.
HB 3721 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to an independent review organization to conduct reviews of certain medical necessity determinations under the Medicaid managed care program.
HB 3850 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the funding of certain ship channel improvements; authorizing the Texas Transportation Commission to issue revenue bonds.
HB 3876 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of a work group to advise the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the Texas Rising Star Program.
HB 3916 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.
HB 3941 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to online adult high school diploma programs.
HB 4430 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to electronic correction of voter registration information by a person on the suspense list.
HB 4493 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to supplemental environmental projects authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 4666 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the modernization of the law governing the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas.
HB 4695 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, including the authority to impose taxes.
HCR 182 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 680.
HJR 36 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.
HR 29 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 11-12, 2019, as Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol.
HR 630 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. G. Ray Callas of Beaumont on his receipt of the American Medical Association's Medal of Valor.
85th Regular Session
HB 546 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limiting certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades to assessments required by federal law.
HB 547 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
HB 548 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
HB 1216 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to disclosure regarding the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 2431 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the participation of public state colleges in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
HB 2448 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the award of good conduct time to certain inmates.
HB 2460 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the board of commissioners of the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County.
HB 2572 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain non-ERCOT areas.
HB 2741 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in certain areas of this state to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
HB 2936 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the administration of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, including the authority to impose taxes.
HB 2952 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Sabine-Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County; providing clarification of existing authority with regard to the imposition of maintenance taxes.
HB 3065 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
HB 3145 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the adoption and implementation of a recess policy by public school districts.
HB 3253 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing.
HB 3323 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the evaluation of and improvements to the quality of the Texas Workforce Commission's subsidized child care program.
HB 3692 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to appraisal criteria for assessing performance of public school teachers.
HB 4021 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the financing of ports in the state.
HB 4315 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Beaumont Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
HCR 106 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging Congress to provide sufficient federal funding for the construction of a storm surge barrier along the Texas coast.
HJR 90 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in certain areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.
HR 543 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Creative Corrections Education Foundation on its work.
HR 674 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Elandon Roberts on winning Super Bowl LI as a member of the New England Patriots.
84th Regular Session
HB 617 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
HB 771 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to funding for the Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities.
HB 780 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 73 as the Texas Game Warden Michael C. Pauling Memorial Highway.
HB 984 Last Action: Co-sponsor authorized
Caption: Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
HB 1188 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study and make recommendations regarding early childhood education.
HB 1320 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to certain information reported by consumer reporting agencies.
HB 1704 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to disclosure of pregnancy or the existence of a gestational agreement in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage and standing of an intended parent under a gestational agreement to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 1720 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
HB 1798 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to local control school districts.
HB 1963 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 87 as the Texas Game Warden Michael C. Pauling Memorial Highway.
HB 1995 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the authority to modify an ad valorem tax abatement agreement to extend the abatement period if a disaster prevents the property owner from complying with the agreement.
HB 2223 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to training academies for public school teachers who provide reading comprehension instruction to students in grades four and five.
HB 2224 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to leadership development of public school administrators.
HB 2225 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to bonuses for teachers of students who perform successfully on college advanced placement tests and international baccalaureate examinations.
HB 2417 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to measures to ensure quality prekindergarten programs offered by school districts.
HB 2421 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a study and report on early childhood education.
HB 2819 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to improvement projects of the Sabine-Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas; providing authority to issue anticipation notes and time warrants.
HB 2886 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to providing a training course for public school prekindergarten teachers.
HB 3048 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain municipalities.
HB 3134 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of reading excellence teams.
HB 3335 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of oyster resources.
HB 3462 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of regional emergency communication districts; authorizing a fee.
HB 3466 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to district-required benchmark assessment instruments.
HB 3502 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the selection of entities to perform functions required of the State Center for Early Childhood Development.
HB 3529 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar Institute of Technology.
HB 3531 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar University.
HB 3534 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Port Arthur.
HB 3839 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in certain areas of this state to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.
HJR 142 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in certain areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.
HR 645 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 1-3, 2015, as Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol.
HR 713 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Kansas City Chiefs running back and Port Arthur native Jamaal Charles for his charitable work.
HR 1273 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Corey Dauphine of Memorial High School in Port Arthur on his success as a student-athlete.
HR 1978 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Paula Francis-Richardson of Port Arthur for her contributions to education in her community.
HR 2040 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Paul Beard of Port Arthur for his dedicated community service.
HR 2349 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Pauline Mouton of Beaumont for her contributions as an educator, volunteer, and civic leader.
83rd Regular Session
HB 346 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the accessing and use of electronically readable personal identification information obtained from driver's licenses or personal identification certificates.
HB 372 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to establishing the Workplace Fraud Prevention Act; providing penalties.
HB 702 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the applicability of state law governing funds transfers to certain remittance transfers.
HB 1423 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to multiple public school graduation plans for student success and economic competitiveness; creating an offense.
HB 1537 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county.
HB 1966 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a project that may be undertaken by certain development corporations in connection with infrastructure improvements necessary for municipal area development and revitalization.
HB 1967 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to use of sales and use tax proceeds by certain economic development corporations for certain job-related skills training.
HB 1968 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to Jefferson County.
HB 2473 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to use of sales and use tax proceeds by economic development corporations in connection with housing facilities for certain institutions of higher education.
HB 2476 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to home rule school district charters.
HB 2685 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the purposes, designation, and funding of a transportation reinvestment zone; authorizing an assessment.
HB 3471 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the compensation of the members of the board of port commissioners of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County.
HB 3491 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to education and training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers.
HR 654 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 3-5, 2013, as Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol.
HR 699 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Congressman Jack Brooks of Beaumont.
HR 982 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 9, 2013, as REALTOR Appreciation Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1354 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Angela and Willie Gillis of Beaumont for losing a combined total of 500 pounds.
HR 1355 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Iram "Jay" Leon on winning the 2013 Gusher Marathon in Beaumont.
HR 1386 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Felix Lugo for completing the 2013 Gusher Marathon in Beaumont while carrying the American flag.
HR 1387 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Richard and Amie James for their work in organizing the Gusher Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K race in Beaumont.
82nd Regular Session
HB 510 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the maximum capacity of a container of wine sold to a retail dealer.
HB 557 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the addition of a county to a freight rail district.
HB 558 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to payoff statements provided in connection with certain home loans.
HB 699 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the funding of port security, facility projects, and port studies.
HB 1181 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to abolishing the Texas Department of Rural Affairs and transferring its functions to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Department of State Health Services, and Department of Agriculture.
HB 1251 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the election of the members of the Board of Port Commissioners of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County.
HB 1390 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to retainage under certain construction contracts.
HB 1391 Last Action: Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to persons authorized to access or use electronically readable information derived from a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate.
HB 1428 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to an account for construction retainage; providing a civil penalty.
HB 1429 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to rights and remedies of certain residential tenants; providing civil penalties.
HB 1617 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to uniform law on secured transactions.
HB 1860 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to waiver of priority for removables in certain mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien claims.
HB 1960 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the regulation of boat manufacturers, distributors, and dealers; providing a civil penalty.
HB 1961 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to provision of workers' compensation medical benefits to a peace officer or firefighter injured in the line of duty; providing an administrative violation.
HB 2258 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use and transferability of certain state property transferred from the state to Spindletop MHMR Services.
HB 2435 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to rate adjustments by gas utilities.
HB 2689 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to certain inmates entering certain pleas by mail or certain secure electronic transmissions.
HB 2690 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing local governments to convey real property interests to other local governments for less than fair market value.
HB 2691 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the submission date of the office of injured employee counsel's legislative report.
HB 2692 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program to obtain grant funding.
HB 2693 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of manufactured housing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
HB 2989 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to establishing the Workplace Fraud Prevention Act; providing penalties.
HB 2990 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the electronic storage of personal identification information obtained from driver's licenses or personal identification certificates.
HB 2991 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to a determination of the reasonable relation of certain transactions to particular jurisdictions.
HB 3108 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reimbursement for certain emergency services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
HB 3347 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the operation of property owners' associations.
HB 3348 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain condominium unit owners' associations.
HCR 138 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Caption: Honoring the African Americans who fought in the Texas Revolution.
HR 1643 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Texas Small Farmers and Ranchers Community Based Organization.
HR 2137 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lamar University chief of police Dale Fontenot on his retirement.
HR 2603 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Roosevelt Petry, Jr., and Marlene Petry of Port Arthur for their business and community service achievements.
HR 2806 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Donald Theodore Boumans for his service to Jefferson County.
HR 2807 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Hilton Kelley of Port Arthur on his receipt of the 2011 Goldman Environmental Prize.
82nd 1st Called Session
HR 200 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Hilton Kelley of Port Arthur on his receipt of a 2011 Goldman Environmental Prize.
81st Regular Session
HB 159 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to unstructured activity requirements for public elementary school students.
HB 160 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of a grant initiative for a community-based at-risk youth program.
HB 161 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to block grant funding for certain workforce training and employment programs and functions by the Texas Workforce Commission.
HB 162 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the adoption of an alternative base period for computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 1020 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use, exhibition, or possession of a firearm by public school students participating in certain school-sponsored programs and activities sponsored or supported by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
HB 1021 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to coverage under residential property insurance policies for certain losses incurred because of compliance with an emergency evacuation order.
HB 1022 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a preference in state purchasing for products from disaster areas.
HB 1023 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of certain state property transferred from the state to Spindletop MHMR Services.
HB 1024 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits based on the claimant's availability to do part-time work.
HB 1047 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the permissible uses of the state highway fund.
HB 1197 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to exceptions to certain disqualifications from receiving unemployment benefits.
HB 1514 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the definition of supplemental environmental projects.
HB 1777 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a loan program to encourage the use of cleaner hydrogen fuel; providing for the issuance of bonds.
HB 1778 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to exceptions to certain disqualifications from receiving unemployment benefits.
HB 2427 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the rights and responsibilities of residential tenants.
HB 2428 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to immunity from liability for doctors performing certain medical services at the request of the Division of Workers' Compensation.
HB 2429 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to return-to-work coordination services and the return-to-work reimbursement program for employers participating in the Texas workers' compensation system.
HB 2461 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to publishing certain images of private property on the Internet; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2623 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to unemployment compensation modernization.
HB 3074 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to availability of health coverage for certain employees of institutions of higher education.
HB 3075 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of convenience signers on certain accounts established at financial institutions.
HB 3076 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness program used in the health curriculum for public schools.
HB 3077 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the assignment of security interests in certain collateral.
HB 3078 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the racial distribution of members of jury panels.
HB 3372 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain inmates entering certain pleas by mail or certain secure electronic transmissions.
HB 3373 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the use of a computer for an unauthorized purpose.
HB 3374 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to permits for air contaminant emissions of stationary natural gas engines.
HB 3375 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to energy efficiency measures and technologies.
HB 3449 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to establishment of a pilot program to provide financial incentives to students in academically unacceptable public school campuses.
HB 3691 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to shipping coordination services for state agencies.
HB 3692 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the compensation of the members of the board of port commissioners of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County.
HB 4395 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of boat manufacturers, distributors, and dealers; providing a civil penalty.
HB 4396 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to setting a prudent uniform standard for the retail display of aerosol paint; and providing for the collection and distribution of a surcharge on such paint for purpose of preventing graffiti vandalism and repairing damage there from.
HB 4397 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to payoff statements provided in connection with certain home loans.
HB 4398 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to workers' compensation supplemental income benefits.
HB 4620 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the rights and responsibilities of residential landlords and tenants.
HB 4621 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain billing practices by businesses in this state.
HB 4699 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers of the board of port commissioners of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas.
HB 4824 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the election of the members of the Board of Port Commissioners of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County.
HJR 54 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
HJR 73 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage the use of hydrogen as a cleaner fuel source.
HR 1054 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Amos James Evans of Port Arthur.
HR 1055 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the life and work of Robert Rauschenberg, who is being posthumously honored with the 2009 Texas Medal of Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement.
HR 1056 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Don Pumphrey of Beaumont on his selection as 2008 Person of the Year by Quota International of Southeast Texas.
HR 1057 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James A. Roberts of Orange.
HR 1216 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School for 82 years of service to the Beaumont community.
HR 1706 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating photographer and educator Keith Carter of Beaumont on being named the 2009 Texas Medal of Arts honoree for Visual Arts.
HR 2514 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Colonel and Chaplain Sidney J. Marceaux, Jr., of Beaumont.
80th Regular Session
HB 143 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to application of the Texas no-call list to certain transmissions to a mobile telephone number.
HB 144 Last Action: Referred to Government Reform
Caption: Relating to a preference in state purchasing for products from disaster areas.
HB 145 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
Caption: Relating to exempting certain individuals from general fishing license fees.
HB 146 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to human papilloma virus education and immunization.
HB 579 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to coverage under residential property insurance policies for certain losses incurred because of compliance with an emergency evacuation order.
HB 580 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the adoption of an alternative base period for computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 581 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to exempting from certain employment restrictions the employment of certain children engaged in the direct sale of newspapers to the general public.
HB 582 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the determination of certain catastrophe areas eligible for insurance coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 583 Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries
Caption: Relating to disbursements from the universal service fund.
HB 584 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an increase in the total loan amount available under the owner-builder loan program.
HB 1277 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits based on the claimant's availability to do part-time work.
HB 1278 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a person who performs certain tissue-altering procedures be licensed.
HB 1279 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a detector for certain traffic-actuated electric traffic-control devices register the presence of a motorcycle.
HB 1280 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to issue certain enforcement orders in the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.
HB 1379 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to human papillomavirus education programs.
HB 1467 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to reservations of the state ceiling and priority carryforward classifications for certain projects under the private activity bond allocation program.
HB 1759 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Health and Human Services Commission, the Department of State Health Services, or the Department of Aging and Disability Services to Spindletop MHMR Services.
HB 2029 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to block grant funding for certain workforce training and employment programs and functions by the Texas Workforce Commission.
HB 2120 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of the unemployment compensation system and computation of an individual's unemployment compensation benefits; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2175 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to an urban land bank program in certain municipalities.
HB 2176 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness component of the high school health curriculum.
HB 2177 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state coordination of transportation services for certain clients of health and human services agencies.
HB 2178 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the legislature's goal for electric generation capacity using combined heat and power technology.
HB 2179 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to compensation of Texas Department of Transportation employees for certain compensatory time.
HB 2239 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a state scenic byways program.
HB 2278 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to business and commerce; including conforming amendments.
HB 2695 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting tenant lockouts for failure to pay rent.
HB 2696 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the use of title insurance to insure certain interests in personal property.
HB 3346 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the ownership or operation of a health spa by a municipality.
HB 3347 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the waste tire recycling program; providing for civil penalties and injunctive relief.
HB 3633 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of a community-based at-risk youth program.
HB 3634 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the name and powers of the Jefferson County Waterway and Navigation District.
HB 3694 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the enterprise zone program.
HB 3695 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to notice and certain restrictions regarding the nonrenewal of lease agreements in manufactured home communities; providing a civil penalty.
HB 3816 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the execution of an innocent person as the subject of a court of inquiry.
HB 3987 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the compensation of the members of the board of port commissioners of the Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County.
HCR 177 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Granting Michael "Ricky" Spencer and Mary Walker permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HR 187 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mark Ryan Hernandez of Nederland.
HR 410 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Mary and John Gray Library at Lamar University on its 50th anniversary as a federal government document depository.
HR 462 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating Local 4-254 of Port Arthur as part of Black History Month.
HR 511 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Amending the house rules to remove the obsolete reference to the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission from the jurisdiction of the Committee on Economic Development.
HR 512 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 25-27, 2007, as Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol.
HR 591 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Edward "Jay" Reynolds.
HR 888 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz of Port Arthur on being named 2006 Person of the Year by the Quota International Club of Southeast Texas.
HR 1053 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 26, 2007, as Leadership Southeast Texas Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1055 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 12, 2007, as Coca-Cola Day and acknowledging the Beaumont Coca-Cola Bottling Company on the 100th anniversary of its founding.
HR 1389 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Martin Luther King III for his contributions to social justice on the occasion of his visit to the State Capitol.
HR 2440 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Noah Erasmo Lopez of Dallas on his first birthday.
HR 2441 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Benjamin D. Williams of Orange.
HR 2532 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing July 17, 2007, as Salon Sanitation Awareness Day.
HR 2534 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating gospel singer and constable of Jefferson County Precinct 6 Joe "Q. B." Stevenson on his singing performance in a Blue Bell Ice Cream commercial.
HR 2535 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kristina Lindsey on her selection as a recipient of a 2007 Young Jefferson Award by the Beaumont Enterprise.
HR 2536 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Patty Williams on her selection as a recipient of a 2007 Jefferson Award by the Beaumont Enterprise.
HR 2537 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Haley Seymour on her selection as a recipient of a 2007 Young Jefferson Award by the Beaumont Enterprise.
HR 2538 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Georgeanne Wallen on her selection as a recipient of a 2007 Young Jefferson Award by the Beaumont Enterprise.
HR 2539 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joe and Linda Domino on their selection for a 2007 Jefferson Award by the Beaumont Enterprise.
HR 2540 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Chris Gonzales on his selection as a recipient of a 2007 Jefferson Award by the Beaumont Enterprise.
HR 2541 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Margaret DeLong Mason LeBlanc on her selection as a recipient of a 2007 Jefferson Award by the Beaumont Enterprise.
HR 2542 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Judge Ransom "Duce" Jones of Beaumont for his efforts to curb truancy.
HR 2571 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Yolanda King.
79th Regular Session
HB 168 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the hours for selling alcoholic beverages at certain events.
HB 169 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
Caption: Relating to exempting certain individuals from general fishing license fees.
HB 170 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to supplemental environmental projects in local communities and site-specific air quality monitoring for certain facilities.
HB 289 Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Relating to a requirement that jobs created as a condition for receipt of an ad valorem tax abatement or a limitation on the appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes be filled by local residents.
HB 313 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to supplemental environmental projects in local communities and site-specific air quality monitoring for certain facilities.
HB 342 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting certain individuals from general fishing license fees.
HB 343 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of convalescent homes, nursing homes, and related institutions.
HB 490 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to enforcement of certain provisions in construction contracts.
HB 558 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the adoption of an alternative base period for computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 563 Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries
Caption: Relating to disbursements from the Universal Service Fund.
HB 721 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the transmission of certain unsolicited messages or images to a mobile telephone or pager; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1403 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the board of port commissioners of the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County.
HB 1404 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the fees collected by a county clerk for certain filings in pending probate actions.
HB 2188 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to Spindletop MHMR Services.
HB 2189 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Lamar Institute of Technology.
HB 2190 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Lamar State College--Port Arthur.
HB 2238 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to license application procedures for pharmacy applicants.
HB 2364 Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries
Caption: Relating to requiring an opportunity for a grace period before disconnection from utility services.
HB 2365 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
HB 2366 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service.
HB 2743 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the overtime compensation of employees of the Texas Youth Commission.
HB 2744 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing the governing body of a city or town to order a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
HB 2745 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the overtime compensation of employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 2746 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the examination requirements for mold assessors and remediators.
HB 2930 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to an age limitation on children engaged in the performance of duties related to a paper route.
HB 3036 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the number, terms, and removal of directors of certain development corporations.
HB 3321 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to student and faculty representation on the board of regents of each state university or state university system.
HB 3456 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to creating an office of civil rights at certain state agencies.
HR 242 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 13-15, 2005, as Jefferson County Days at the State Capitol.
HR 266 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. W. Sam Monroe of Port Arthur on being selected as Man of the Year by Quota International of Southeast Texas.
HR 458 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Susan Elizabeth Fisher of Southwestern University on earning the Outstanding Accounting Student Award.
79th 2nd Called Session
HR 143 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the East Texas Choctaw Tribe.
HR 183 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Antioch Baptist Church of Beaumont on its new facility.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 67 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the determination of certain catastrophe areas eligible for insurance coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
78th Regular Session
HB 506 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the tuition charged by institutions of higher education for high school students enrolled in college-level courses.
HB 553 Last Action: Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
Caption: Relating to exempting certain individuals from general fishing license fees.
HB 669 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a home-rule municipality to adopt an ordinance prohibiting criminal trespass; providing for a criminal penalty.
HB 1045 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the adoption of an alternative base period for computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 1361 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the use of the compensation to victims of crime fund to reimburse the reasonable costs of certain victims' medical examinations.
HB 1625 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to temporary wine and beer retailer's permits.
HB 1882 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to incentives for certain high schools and high school students to participate in and to student eligibility requirements under the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
HB 1893 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to disbursements from the universal service fund.
HB 1955 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prescription drug benefits under certain health benefit plans.
HB 1975 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to providing a physical address for a ballot to be delivered to the early voting clerk.
HB 1983 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a challenge to a person voting by mail in an election.
HB 2045 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to supplemental environmental projects in local communities and site-specific air quality monitoring for certain facilities.
HB 2046 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a prescription drug cost control education program and disclosure of certain expenditures by prescription drug manufacturers.
HB 2047 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the transmission of certain unsolicited messages or images to a mobile telephone or pager; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2048 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a candidate to assist a voter.
HB 2353 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the determination of certain dates, deadlines, and procedures under the Election Code.
HB 2354 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the time of the local canvass and the counting of certain early voting mail ballots in certain elections.
HB 2355 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the timely filing of an application for a place on the ballot for an office of a home-rule city.
HB 2356 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to age and years of service calculations for state retirement.
HB 2357 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to stating the amount of a franchise fee for the provision of electric energy services on a customer's bill.
HB 2358 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service.
HB 2557 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the provision of medications and medical supplies under the medical assistance program.
HB 2630 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the time of the local canvass and the counting of certain early voting mail ballots in certain elections.
HB 2735 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of medications and medical supplies under the medical assistance program.
HB 2740 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the collection of ethnicity information from Asian applicants for admission to a public institution of higher education.
HB 3055 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to certain probate fees.
HB 3056 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the determination and clarification of certain dates, deadlines, and procedures under the Election Code.
HB 3065 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the composition of a jury in certain cases.
HB 3201 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to enforcement of certain provisions in construction contracts.
HCR 2 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the 10th anniversary of Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation, Inc.
HR 6 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jerry LeVias on his athletic accomplishments.
HR 47 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 27, 2003, as Orange County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 119 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Orange County Emergency Service District No. 2 Volunteer Fire Department on the 50th anniversary of its founding.
HR 241 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2003, as Beaumont Day at the State Capitol.
HR 644 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2003, as International Student Exchange Program Day at the State Capitol and extending to the young men and women participating in this program sincere best wishes for an educational and memorable visit.
HR 1046 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Princess Hopson of Beaumont for her receipt of the Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award.
HR 1374 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Lloyd Joshua Sams.
HR 1375 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Robert Loving.
HR 1376 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Dian King.
HR 1377 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Keitha Monet Johnson.
HR 1378 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Shannon Harris.
HR 1379 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Latosha McGill.
HR 1380 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Farsam Farschtschian.
HR 1381 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Nathaniel James Walker.
HR 1382 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Van Pham.
HR 1383 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Ender Reed.
HR 1384 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Shareen Larmond.
HR 1385 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Michele Leal.
HR 1386 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Chesley Hamm.
HR 1387 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Maria Vittoria Carminati.
HR 1388 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Andrea Medley.
HR 1389 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Eric Blue.
HR 1390 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Gustavo Nascimento.
HR 1391 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Marc Gonzalez.
HR 1392 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Blair Haley.
HR 1393 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Shunn Rector.
HR 1394 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Samrawit Sium.
HR 1395 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Kunal Dura.
HR 1396 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Paul Molina.
HR 1397 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Erica A. Hunter.
HR 1398 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Danielle Vatrice Perry.
HR 1399 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Christopher Payne.
HR 1400 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring legislative intern Veronica Garza.
HR 1546 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring St. Mary Catholic Church in Port Arthur on its centennial.
HR 2023 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending John White, mayor of Ames, on his public service.
78th 1st Called Session
HB 33 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and to the use of that increase to purchase textbooks.
HR 28 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Stephen Jackson of the San Antonio Spurs on his induction into the Legends Sports Gallery of the Museum of the Gulf Coast.
HR 29 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Kendrick Perkins of Ozen High School on being selected in the first round of the 2003 NBA Draft.
HR 55 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John Navarro of McAllen on placing eighth at the SkillsUSA-VICA national competition.
HR 56 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jackie Navarro and Isaac Garcia on their upcoming marriage.
HR 151 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Chris Stroud of Lamar University on his golfing achievements.
HR 152 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Davy Arnaud on his athletic accomplishments.
78th 2nd Called Session
HR 131 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Johnie Alford, owner of Alford's Supermarket in Port Acres, on his retirement.
77th Regular Session
HB 130 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to notice concerning certain unclaimed property.
HB 131 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of the compensation to victims of crime fund to reimburse the reasonable costs of certain victims' medical examinations.
HB 132 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment.
HB 133 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to requiring certain long-term care institutions to refer persons to other institutions.
HB 134 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to disqualification for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits based on the receipt of certain periodic payments.
HB 135 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to collection and dissemination of information concerning unsafe driving of a commercial motor vehicle.
HB 136 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the fees charged in connection with collection of a dishonored check.
HB 143 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to posting reports of inspections of certain food service establishments.
HB 543 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the composition of the First, Ninth, and Fourteenth courts of appeals districts.
HB 565 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a fee charged by a financial institution for cashing a check drawn on that financial institution; providing a penalty.
HB 566 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 567 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to computation of the maximum and minimum benefit amounts for total unemployment under the unemployment compensation system.
HB 647 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the age of children entitled to attend public school.
HB 977 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the regulation of convalescent homes, nursing homes, and related institutions.
HB 982 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to certain violations committed by nursing institutions.
HB 1026 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to naming certain state buildings.
HB 1482 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain exemptions from fishing license fee requirements.
HB 1628 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to Spindletop MHMR Services.
HB 1809 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain transactions subject to regulation as loans.
HB 1929 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prescription drug benefits under certain health benefit plans.
HB 1934 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to training conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission in certain life skills that enhance employment opportunities.
HB 1935 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the fees collected for certain services by clerks of county courts.
HB 2133 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of a home-rule municipality to adopt an ordinance prohibiting criminal trespass.
HB 2213 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the adoption of an alternative base period for computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 2712 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission for life-skills training.
HB 2713 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of public schools and libraries for certain funds.
HB 2714 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to a cash advance made or issued in connection with a credit card agreement.
HB 2775 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to an exemption for certain students from the requirements of the Texas Academic Skills Program.
HB 2987 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to an exemption from sex offender registration for certain juvenile and adult offenders.
HB 3377 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to individual policy or group policy accident and sickness insurance for persons with mental illness or mental retardation.
HB 3378 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to composition of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
HCR 116 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Directing the General Services Commission to rename the Jefferson County State School in Beaumont to honor former Representative Al Price.
HJR 95 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the time for legislative and congressional redistricting following release of the federal decennial census.
HR 180 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 2001, as Port Arthur Day at the State Capitol.
HR 503 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of Share! Student Exchange Program to Austin on March 12.
HR 511 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the visiting group from Blanchette Elementary School to the State Capitol on March 14, 2001.
HR 514 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of Beaumont's Our Mother of Mercy Senior Citizens Organization to the State Capitol.
HR 685 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Officer David Henry for his service to the Beaumont Police Department.
HR 686 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming students from Tekoa Academy in Port Arthur to the State Capitol.
HR 903 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jewel and Hargie Savoy on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 997 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the 2000-2001 Ozen High School boys basketball team for winning the UIL Class 4A state championship.
HR 1000 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Carolyn Broussard of Beaumont on her retirement from the teaching profession.
HR 1149 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Deonne Cunningham for her contributions as a participant in the Texas Legislative Internship Program and congratulating her on the occasion of her birthday.
HR 1312 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Rodney Hughes for his participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1313 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Deonne Cunningham for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1314 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jennifer Parrott for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1315 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring LaTonya Edwards for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1316 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Alene Riley for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1317 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Corey D. Williams for his participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1318 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Michelle Hinson for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1319 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jose P. Garza for his participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1320 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Darrin E. Johnson for his participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1321 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Stacy Hill for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1322 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jennifer Davis for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1323 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Naila Ahmed for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1324 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Carla Harleaux for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1325 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Edinia Espinoza for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1326 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Patrick Lin for his participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1327 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Craig Dykes for his participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1328 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Sara McCuistion for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1329 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lisa D. Juarez for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1330 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jennifer Clay for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1331 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Phillip Dupre for his participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1332 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Julie Glasco for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1333 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Chad W. Dunn for his participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1334 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Vanessa Wilson for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1335 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Natalie Johnson for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1336 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Alan Burrows for his participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1337 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jason Allen McLemore for his participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1338 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Elizabeth Green for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1339 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Rico Reyes for his participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1341 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Daniel Hernandez for his participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1342 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Nakiya Jones for her participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1343 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Daron Roberts for his participation in the 2001 Texas Legislative Internship Program.
76th Regular Session
HB 1353 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain information used for emergency management and disaster services.
HB 1595 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 1596 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain exemptions from hunting or fishing license fee requirements.
HB 1597 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to computation of the maximum and minimum benefit amounts for total unemployment under the unemployment compensation system.
HB 2173 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to service retirement benefits for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas who are affected by a workforce reduction.
HB 2396 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to disqualification for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits based on the receipt of certain periodic payments.
HB 2759 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the prostate cancer education program.
HB 2822 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the fees charged by a county clerk for probate filings.
HB 3554 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to correcting the statutory description of the boundaries of the Port Arthur Navigation District.
HB 3587 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
HR 133 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 1999, as Port Arthur Day at the Capitol.
HR 345 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 1-5, 1999, as Peace Week in the Port Arthur Independent School District and encouraging other school districts across the state to develop and implement similar initiatives.
HR 433 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Edith Huber-Logsdon.
HR 506 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 4-11, 1999, as Public Health Week in Southeast Texas.
HR 509 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the 75th anniversary of Lamar University.
HR 694 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Huntsman Corporation's Oxides and Olefins Plant in Port Neches for its commitment to safety.
HR 701 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing June 18-20, 1999, as the Whitley Family Reunion.
HR 901 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Port Arthur basketball coach James Gamble to the State Capitol.
HR 1097 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Herbert Martin.
HR 1243 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Alex Ibanez on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1244 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Brett Biggart on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1245 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Khelan Bhatia on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1246 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Ramiro Gonzalez on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1247 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Reinaldo Isturiz on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1248 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Khomotso Ngwaheng on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1249 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jonathan O'Neal on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1250 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Sylvester Musa Shezi on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1251 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Shelley Davis on his outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1252 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Monica Higgins-Buckhalter on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1253 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Andrea Hickson on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1254 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Rosemary Garza on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1255 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dawn Garrison on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1257 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Monica Epps on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1259 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Lisa Linney on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1260 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Gwendolyn Whitlock on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1262 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Nicole Streeter on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1263 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Barbara Rubin on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1264 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Stacy Thedford on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1266 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Maricella Villarreal on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1267 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Lynn White on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1268 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Shirley Collins on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1269 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Kamarah Scott on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1270 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Laura Ruiz on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1271 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Chantal King on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1272 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Eronda Johnson on her outstanding contributions as a legislative intern.
HR 1356 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of the Beaumont Branch NAACP Youth Council to the State Capitol.