Legislation authored by Charlie Geren

Includes legislation with Charlie Geren as the primary author for the 77th through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System. Author information is not available for the 87th Legislature.

87th Regular Session
HB 347	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
HB 359	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage.
HB 788	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the eligibility of emergency service dispatchers to participate in a public safety employees treatment court program.
HB 789	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
HB 790	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.
HB 825	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
HB 1024	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the pickup and delivery of alcoholic beverages from certain premises for off-premises consumption.
HB 1051	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the eligibility of emergency service dispatchers to participate in a public safety employees treatment court program.
HB 1195	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the franchise tax treatment of certain loans and grants made under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
HB 1326	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain public safety employees who successfully complete a public safety employees treatment court program.
HB 2318	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the content and numbering of propositions on the ballot.
HB 2343	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Department of Public Safety for certain persons.
HB 2847	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the Tarrant County Hospital District or a nonprofit corporation formed by the district regarding certain technology or intellectual property owned by or licensed to the district or corporation.
HB 2957	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain sites and facilities conducted using unmanned aircraft.
HB 2980	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the duty of an appraisal review board to determine a motion or protest filed by a property owner and the right of the owner to appeal the board's determination.
HB 3012	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the professional sports teams charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations at rodeo venues.
HB 3215	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to energy efficiency building standards.
HB 3244	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the provision of certain massage therapy instruction using distance learning.
HB 3648	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the provision of natural gas and electric services in this state.
HB 3794	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to oil and gas liens.
HB 3803	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the adoption of a certain plumbing code by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
HB 3831	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct.
HB 3995	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the award of attorney's fees to a prevailing property owner in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
HCR 78	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
HJR 143	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the professional sports team charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations to conduct charitable raffles at rodeo venues.
HR 3	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 87th Legislature.
HR 873	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Charles Beggs Moncrief.
HR 875	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert William "Bobby" Brown of Fort Worth.
HR 1019	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Derek Alden Howard of Austin.
HR 1962	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the passage of the Lanham Act.
87th 2nd Called Session
HR 117	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the release of the motion picture 12 Mighty Orphans, filmed in Fort Worth.
86th Regular Session
HB 322	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
HB 380	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the authority of a district court to hear and determine certain ad valorem tax appeals.
HB 419	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
HB 462	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
HB 534	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the eligibility of emergency service dispatchers to participate in a public safety employees treatment court program.
HB 578	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the characterization of certain membership initiation payments as abandoned property.
HB 585	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the issuance of F-35 fighter jet specialty license plates.
HB 705	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for maintenance and operations property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
HB 837	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the sale by certain municipalities of leased land located near the shoreline of a lake.
HB 1088	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.
HB 1539	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
HB 1581	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the sale of electric power to and the imposition of a tax on the gross receipts of electric power for certain public customers.
HB 1587	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain classes of retail public water utilities.
HB 1739	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage.
HB 1745	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the authority of a property owner to bring suit to compel an appraisal district, chief appraiser, or appraisal review board to comply with a procedural requirement applicable to an ad valorem tax protest.
HB 1787	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of theft.
HB 1997	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the sampling of distilled spirits provided by the manufacturer to a retailer of distilled spirits.
HB 2011	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the affordability of electric power for certain public retail customers.
HB 2019	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to parental notice provided by school districts regarding the Internet website containing the sex offender database.
HB 2228	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the inspection of certain boilers.
HB 2324	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Tarrant County Hospital District.
HB 2402	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
HB 2406	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to political advertising by open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 2675	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the repeal of the provisions providing for the suspension of the collection of certain fees when the balance in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund exceeds a specified amount.
HB 2676	Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources Caption: Relating to the composition and use of money in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
HB 2683	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the transfer or sale of a law enforcement dog to a peace officer, an honorably retired peace officer, or a survivor of a deceased peace officer.
HB 2825	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to disclosures and discovery regarding expert witnesses in civil actions.
HB 2940	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the ownership, control, or operation of a franchised or nonfranchised dealer or dealership by certain motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors.
HB 2993	Last Action: Referred to Property Tax Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain nonexempt property used for low-income or moderate-income housing.
HB 3226	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the terms of dissolution of an oil or gas pooled unit.
HB 3386	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services.
HB 3395	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
HB 3416	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to hiring and licensing certain persons as peace officers.
HB 3693	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to package store permits.
HB 4181	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government.
HB 4456	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed or owned by certain municipalities.
HCR 6	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, and ending on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
HCR 40	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint joint committees.
HCR 79	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, and ending on Monday, March 4, 2019.
HCR 189	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 4181.
HJR 24	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
HJR 26	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
HR 1	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting privileges of the floor for the house.
HR 3	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 86th Legislature.
HR 102	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting permission for the use of the chamber of the Texas House of Representatives by the YMCA Texas Youth and Government Program, Texas Lyceum, Capitol Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Texas DeMolay, and Boy Scout Troop No. 5 Court of Honor.
HR 328	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for being named the 2019 Airport of the Year by Air Transport World.
HR 413	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting permission for the body of former Speaker James A. Turman to lie in honor in the Hall of the House of Representatives on February 22, 2019.
HR 688	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 6 and 7, 2019, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.
HR 734	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kirby Lehman of Vernon on showing the reserve champion Angus steer at the 2019 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.
HR 794	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jacob Brayden Harper of Fort Worth.
HR 795	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Steven Patrick Truitt of Fort Worth.
HR 796	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. Arthur J. Eisenberg.
HR 1535	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Electing the children of house members to the office of mascot.
HR 1536	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating the grandchildren of house members as honorary mascots.
HR 1556	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Kay K. Sanders on her receipt of the 2019 Helen Lamb Outstanding Educator Award and on her retirement from Texas Christian University.
HR 2202	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Richard Gilmore Lauderdale of Fort Worth.
85th Regular Session
HB 360	Last Action: Referred to General Investigating & Ethics Caption: Relating to leave policy and procedures for state employees.
HB 500	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the effect of certain felony convictions of public elected officers.
HB 502	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.
HB 504	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the use of nonpublic information by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
HB 505	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to restrictions on lobbyist expenditures from certain political contributions.
HB 889	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
HB 890	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
HB 1244	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to registration or transfer of title of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
HB 1266	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to notice for hearings and trial settings in criminal cases.
HB 1273	Last Action: Referred to General Investigating & Ethics Caption: Relating to the effect of certain felony convictions of public elected officers.
HB 1283	Last Action: Referred to General Investigating & Ethics Caption: Relating to the ethics of public officers and related requirements; creating criminal offenses.
HB 1291	Last Action: Returned from the House for further action Caption: Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials and the inclusion of American principles in those materials and the public school curriculum.
HB 1552	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to job order contracting for an airport, air navigation facility, airport hazard area, or roadway controlled and operated by a joint airport board.
HB 1699	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the participation by qualified persons in the Department of Public Safety's driver record monitoring pilot program.
HB 1829	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and improvement of the Capitol and the Capitol grounds.
HB 1866	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to compensation and restitution to crime victims and the disposition of unclaimed restitution payments; providing for an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
HB 1913	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the required qualifications for serving as president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and to the prohibition against the award of certain degrees by the center's governing board.
HB 2097	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the sale of malt liquor, ale, and beer by the holder of a brewpub license.
HB 2098	Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported Caption: Relating to allowing certain wholesalers and distributors to purchase beer, ale, and malt liquor from the holder of a brewpub license.
HB 2440	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft.
HB 2495	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas State Music Museum and Texas Music Foundation; authorizing fees.
HB 2533	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to civil suits brought by local governments or certain other persons for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 2653	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of a district court to hear and determine certain ad valorem tax appeals.
HB 2659	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the distribution of universal service funds to certain small and rural incumbent local exchange companies.
HB 2754	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the primary source of supply for alcoholic beverages.
HB 2758	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of seed by a political subdivision.
HB 2838	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the deployment of network nodes in public rights-of-way; authorizing fees.
HB 2953	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the definition of a public entertainment facility and the promotion, sponsorship, or advertising of an entertainment event or venue or alcoholic beverage at certain governmentally owned public entertainment facilities.
HB 3168	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to ad valorem taxation.
HB 3261	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the registration and regulation of appraisal management companies; authorizing fees; expanding the applicability of an occupational registration.
HB 3391	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain public safety employees who commit a criminal offense; imposing fees for participation and testing, counseling, and treatment.
HB 3475	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the operation of automated motor vehicles on highways in this state.
HB 3537	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the use of money subject to restrictions under federal law that is credited to the deferred maintenance fund account.
HB 3659	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to state agency contracting.
HB 3948	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
HB 3956	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
HB 4330	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Tarrant County Hospital District.
HCR 46	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on January 31, 2017.
HCR 47	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, and ending on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.
HR 1	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting privileges of the floor for the house.
HR 3	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 85th Legislature.
HR 227	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cross Timbers Elementary School in Azle on its selection as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School.
HR 548	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dee J. Kelly of Fort Worth.
HR 675	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 1-2, 2017, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.
HR 1344	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Joshua Jolly Harbuck of Aledo.
HR 1620	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Electing the children of house members to the office of mascot.
HR 1621	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Designating the grandchildren of house members as honorary mascots.
HR 1683	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating the grandchildren of house members as honorary mascots.
HR 1926	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lee F. Jackson on his retirement as chancellor of the University of North Texas System.
HR 2573	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 533.
HR 2626	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Rachel Dunnam for her service as director of environmental affairs in the office of State Representative Charlie Geren and as assistant clerk for the House Administration Committee.
85th 1st Called Session
HB 49	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the authority of a district court to hear and determine certain ad valorem tax appeals.
HB 165	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to the authority of a district court to hear and determine certain ad valorem tax appeals.
HR 121	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Anne Cozart on her retirement as district director for State Representative Charlie Geren.
84th Regular Session
HB 482	Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported Caption: Relating to allowing the holder of a brewpub license to sell beer, ale, and malt liquor to certain wholesalers, distributors, and qualified persons outside the state.
HB 796	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the Texas State University System and the component institutions of that system.
HB 804	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the forms of payment that the operator of a vehicle storage facility must accept.
HB 972	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to reporting of expenditures by persons registered as lobbyists.
HB 975	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; creating a criminal offense.
HB 1018	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain alcoholic beverages; creating an offense.
HB 1034	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to registration of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
HB 1039	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the sale by package stores of containers of liquor with a capacity of less than six fluid ounces.
HB 1094	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty.
HB 1179	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms.
HB 1310	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers.
HB 1348	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the approval of certain alcoholic beverages by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
HB 1353	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
HB 1401	Last Action: Referred directly to s/c on Bond Indebtedness by chair Caption: Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain municipalities jointly operating an airport to fund a public pension fund.
HB 1443	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the Texas Identification Number system.
HB 1531	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the making and receiving of referrals for legal services by certain legislators and executive officers; creating a criminal offense.
HB 1532	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to quarterly reporting of political contributions and expenditures by certain candidates, officeholders, and political committees; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 1533	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a restriction on the use of certain political contributions from a single source in the month before an election.
HB 1760	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to maximum penalties for certain environmental violations.
HB 1794	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; affecting civil penalties.
HB 1925	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
HB 2037	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.
HB 2038	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to legal representation for certain emergency services districts.
HB 2475	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the establishment of the center for alternative finance and procurement within the Texas Facilities Commission and to public and private partnerships; authorizing a fee.
HB 2709	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the eligibility of property used for a large data center project for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
HB 2712	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to large data center projects from the sales and use tax.
HB 3015	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to production requirements for holders of winery permits; establishing minimum annual production requirements for permit holders.
HB 3253	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the University of North Texas System and the component institutions of that system.
HB 3312	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the taking of an additional specimen of a person's blood on arrest for certain intoxication offenses.
HB 3386	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to bailiffs in the county courts at law of Tarrant County.
HB 3628	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the adoption by the Department of Public Safety of rules governing the use of unmanned aircraft in the Capitol Complex; creating a criminal offense.
HB 3680	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information stored as part of the preparation of reports and personal financial statements required to be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
HB 3681	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the categorization of violations by the Texas Ethics Commission.
HB 3682	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the categorization and resolution of violations of laws enforced by the Texas Ethics Commission.
HB 3683	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the electronic filing of personal financial statements with the Texas Ethics Commission.
HB 3684	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to political advertising.
HB 3789	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the disclosure on personal financial statements of certain contracts and paid relationships with governmental entities; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 3791	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the provision of recordings of certain interactions with a peace officer relating to intoxication offenses.
HB 3945	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to restrictions on introducing, sponsoring, or voting on measures or bills in which a member of the legislature has certain interests; creating a criminal offense.
HB 3953	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
HB 3988	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to transparency in the reporting of eminent domain authority and the creation of an eminent domain database.
HCR 45	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Thursday, January 22, 2015, and ending on Monday, January 26, 2015.
HCR 56	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
HCR 95	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Roy Houston Moore of Austin.
HJR 73	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles.
HR 3	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 84th Legislature.
HR 562	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 25 and 26, 2015, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.
HR 854	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Leonard Arthur Jones Jr. of Fort Worth.
HR 1852	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the professionals serving pediatric oncology patients at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin.
HR 2192	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Willie Mae Froebel Stark of Fort Worth.
HR 2775	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Electing the children of house members to the office of mascot.
HR 2776	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Naming the grandchildren of house members honorary mascots.
HR 3407	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the house sergeant-at-arms and his staff.
HR 3408	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the House Business Office.
83rd Regular Session
HB 677	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the regulation and enforcement of dam safety by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 893	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain public entertainment facilities.
HB 1160	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the transfer of a certificate of convenience and necessity in certain municipalities.
HB 1242	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of a judge to impose a period of confinement in a county jail for a violation of a condition of community supervision.
HB 1307	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
HB 1422	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the reporting in a lobbyist registration of certain persons from whom compensation or reimbursement is received.
HB 1538	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages.
HB 1603	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of certain tax revenue to enhance and upgrade convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, multiuse facilities, and related infrastructure in certain municipalities.
HB 1769	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain metal dealers; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2251	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the inclusion by taxable entities and combined groups that conduct certain oil and gas activities of certain costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax.
HB 2253	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to compensation for commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
HB 2254	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to apprenticeship requirements for occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience.
HB 2255	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the recovery of certain payments by motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors from motor vehicle dealers.
HB 2377	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the use of legislatively produced audio or visual materials; providing penalties.
HB 2378	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to applications for certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.
HB 2536	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the composition of certain regional transportation authority subregional boards.
HB 2537	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to production requirements for holders of winery permits.
HB 2805	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
HB 2806	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to delinquent payment of an alcoholic beverage retailer's account for liquor.
HB 2807	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the purchase of alcoholic beverages by mixed beverage and private club permittees from local distributors.
HB 3304	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to registration of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
HB 3305	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the inclusion by taxable entities and combined groups that conduct certain oil and gas activities of certain costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax.
HB 3306	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverage seller training programs.
HB 3307	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the manufacture of malt beverages, including under alternating brewery proprietorship and contract brewing arrangements.
HB 3344	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to importation of liquor by local distributors.
HB 3345	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to prohibited discrimination in the sale of distilled spirits to holders of wholesaler's permits.
HB 3900	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Tarrant Regional Water District.
HCR 27	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, and ending on Tuesday, January 22, 2013.
HCR 43	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
HCR 209	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed while serving in the Global War on Terrorism, commemorating Memorial Day 2013, and paying tribute to all those who have died in the service of the United States.
HR 1	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting privileges of the floor for the house.
HR 3	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 83rd Legislature.
HR 70	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Michael W. McKinney of Austin.
HR 271	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2013, as Association of Texas Professional Educators Day at the State Capitol.
HR 407	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Ruth Carter Stevenson of Fort Worth.
HR 883	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Elijah Matthew Anderson of Fort Worth.
HR 1126	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Van Cliburn of Fort Worth.
HR 1127	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Nancy Lee Muse Bass of Fort Worth.
HR 1154	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Ruth Walker Polan of Nixon.
HR 1800	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Department of Public Safety on its commitment to protecting and serving the citizens of Texas.
HR 1812	Last Action: Referred to House Administration Caption: Electing the children of house members to the office of mascot.
HR 1813	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Electing the children of house members to the office of mascot.
HR 2006	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating the grandchildren of house members as honorary mascots.
HR 2436	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring house parliamentarian and special counsel Chris Griesel and the staff of the house parliamentarian's office for their significant contributions to the 83rd Regular Session.
HR 2560	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1160.
83rd 3rd Called Session
HB 2	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas Department of Transportation for constructing, maintaining, and acquiring rights of way for public roadways other than toll roads.
82nd Regular Session
HB 279	Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
HB 311	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the duty of a peace officer to inquire into the immigration status of persons arrested on other grounds.
HB 843	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/12 Caption: Relating to the use of electronic means for the delivery of ad valorem tax bills to certain property owners and agents.
HB 844	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the sale or lease of property by certain municipalities owning land near the shoreline of certain lakes.
HB 887	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to registration of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
HB 1145	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to projects funded through the Texas emissions reduction plan.
HB 1242	Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain metal dealers; providing criminal penalties.
HB 1616	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the reporting of political contributions, political expenditures, and personal financial information, and to complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
HB 1680	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of the Texas Real Estate Commission; making an appropriation.
HB 1941	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 2127	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the municipal regulation of the discharge of firearms and certain other weapons in certain counties.
HB 2128	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to single certification in incorporated or annexed areas served by water or sewer utilities.
HB 2131	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the issuance of a pass for expedited access to the State Capitol.
HB 2383	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a study regarding the reenactment of the franchise tax credit or providing other incentives for certain research and development activities.
HB 2384	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to hotel occupancy taxes and livestock facility use taxes for certain venue projects.
HB 2385	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
HB 2480	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of geoscientists by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the regulation and licensing of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and the abolition of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying.
HB 2874	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of Voice over Internet Protocol service.
HB 3130	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the registration of a referee of certain extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by certain public or private schools; providing penalties.
HB 3131	Last Action: Returned to committee Caption: Relating to providing that certain travel vouchers submitted by peace officers assigned to a protective detail are confidential.
HB 3132	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of Caption: Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the State Preservation Board.
HB 3818	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a limitation on production fees on groundwater withdrawals assessed by the Northern Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 3853	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the authority of a gas or electric corporation to use certain land to construct or operate a transmission line.
HCR 43	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Inviting the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to address a joint session of the legislature on February 23, 2011.
HCR 44	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on February 8, 2011.
HCR 63	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
HR 1	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting privileges of the floor for the house.
HR 3	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 82nd Legislature.
HR 670	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Texas Christian University baseball team on its outstanding 2010 season.
HR 671	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Texas Christian University rifle team on winning the 2010 NCAA national championship.
HR 1022	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of former Texas state senator Don Kennard.
HR 1760	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Electing the children of house members to the office of mascot.
HR 1761	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating the grandchildren of house members as honorary mascots.
HR 2119	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Colonel Philip J. Kuhl.
HR 2746	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of James Reed "Punkin" Dunaway of Fort Worth.
HR 2808	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the members of the Chief Clerk's Office of the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature.
HR 2809	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the staff of the office of the House Journal Clerk.
HR 2810	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the staff of the House Committee Coordinator's Office.
HR 2811	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the staff of the house sergeant-at-arms office.
HR 2812	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring house parliamentarian and special counsel Chris Griesel and his staff for their exemplary service during the 82nd Legislative Session.
HR 2813	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Capitol nurse practitioner Tim Flynn for his service during the 82nd Texas Legislature.
HR 2814	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the employees of the House Business Office for their service during the 82nd Texas Legislature.
HR 2818	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the staff of the Texas Legislative Council.
81st Regular Session
HB 477	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of political contributions to pay a civil penalty imposed by the Texas Ethics Commission.
HB 503	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to adoption of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
HB 1160	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to notice of contract expiration in retail electric service contracts.
HB 1161	Last Action: Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported Caption: Relating to local regulation of distance requirements for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages near certain establishments.
HB 1405	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of landmen by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
HB 1406	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to practices and professions regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
HB 1407	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the redemption of real property sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
HB 1473	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the application of certain requirements affecting certain subdivision golf courses.
HB 1474	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo and the use of bingo proceeds.
HB 1705	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the Department of Information Resources, including the abolition of the telecommunications planning and oversight council, the electronic commerce network, and the electronic procurement marketplace and standards for certain school district software.
HB 1706	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of identity recovery service contract providers and the inclusion of identity recovery service agreements in certain service contracts and vehicle protection products; providing penalties.
HB 1707	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the required disclosure under the public information law of information pertaining to an employee or trustee of a public employee pension system.
HB 2103	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
HB 2104	Last Action: Motion to concur in Senate amdmts. withdrawn Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for an action under the Beer Industry Fair Dealing Law.
HB 2105	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain licensing agents; providing a penalty.
HB 2106	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
HB 2109	Last Action: Returned to Calendars Committee Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain applicants for a vehicle dealer general distinguishing number complete a dealer education course.
HB 2333	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the lease of certain oil, gas, or mineral land by a municipality.
HB 2334	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of a regional tollway authority, including the establishment of an administrative adjudication hearing procedure; creating an offense.
HB 2509	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the payment of a lottery prize awarded to a minor.
HB 3071	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to benefits for members and veterans of the United States armed forces and the state military forces.
HB 3072	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the transfer of municipal property to economic development corporations by certain municipalities.
HB 3073	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/10 Caption: Relating to charges at closing of certain real property transactions.
HB 3632	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the state to acquire, sell, or exchange certain land.
HB 3633	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the purchase by state agencies of certain lamps.
HB 3634	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to creditable service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the transfer of that credit between classes of membership for certain state employees.
HB 3635	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to administration of a trust with cotrustees.
HB 3664	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement of a permit or permit amendment from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the construction or modification of an electric generating facility in the coastal zone of this state that uses wind power.
HB 3797	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to suspending the goal for renewable energy.
HB 3798	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the total cost of transmission to competitive renewable energy zones.
HB 3799	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the preservation and maintenance of the Governor's Mansion.
HB 4360	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to revenue sources for certain venue projects.
HB 4361	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the regulation of retail installment contracts for commercial vehicles.
HB 4452	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to amendments to the Texas Timeshare Act.
HB 4750	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the appointment of magistrates in the White Settlement municipal courts.
HCR 16	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating Paluxysaurus jonesi as the official Lone Star State Dinosaur, replacing Brachiosaur Sauropod, Pleurocoelus.
HCR 57	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
HR 3	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 81st Legislature.
HR 70	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Providing for the receipt of nominations to elect the speaker of the house of representatives.
HR 339	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas and welcoming its members who are visiting the State Capitol on February 10, 2009.
HR 634	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2009, as Osteopathic Medicine Day at the State Capitol.
HR 998	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Billy Eugene "Sarge" Cook of Dallas.
HR 1533	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 23, 2009, as Technosaurus Day and commending Shashwath Murthy of Irving for his research on the species.
HR 1613	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ronald Ray Hughes of Austin on the occasion of his retirement from the Purchasing and Supply Department of House Business Operations.
HR 2070	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of William Kelly Young of Fort Worth.
HR 2286	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Janice Vastine of Austin on her retirement from the Texas House of Representatives.
HR 2385	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating the grandchildren of house members as honorary mascots.
HR 2386	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Electing the children of house members to the office of mascot.
HR 2768	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the heroism of all those involved in saving the life of State Representative Edmund Kuempel.
HR 2898	Last Action: 3 hr. notice-for consideration Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1161.
HR 2943	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the staff of the house sergeant-at-arms office.
HR 2944	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the staff of the House Research Organization.
HR 2945	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the staff of the House Committee Coordinator's Office.
HR 2946	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the staff of the Texas Legislative Council.
HR 2962	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring House Parliamentarian Denise Davis and her staff for their exemplary service during the 81st legislative session.
HR 3052	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Capitol nurse practitioner Tim Flynn for his service to the legislative community during the Regular Session of the 81st Texas Legislature.
HR 3053	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the staff of the office of the House Journal Clerk.
HR 3072	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the employees of the House Business Office for their service during the 81st Texas Legislature.
HR 3073	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the members of the Chief Clerk's Office of the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature.
80th Regular Session
HB 349	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to political consultants who are, or who are associated with, registered lobbyists; providing a penalty.
HB 1093	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the offense of funeral service disruption.
HB 1336	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government.
HB 1424	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to an appropriation to the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of administering and supporting certain databases and clearinghouses related to missing persons and children.
HB 1469	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to local regulation of distance requirements for businesses selling alcoholic beverages near a public school.
HB 1633	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the determination of eligibility for Medicaid for certain persons in the armed forces and their family members.
HB 1640	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
HB 1667	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the amount of the fee for issuing certain alcoholic beverage permits.
HB 1670	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the payment of a lottery prize awarded to a minor.
HB 1681	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the preservation for development of sites of unique value for regional water supply reservoirs and the preservation of river and stream segments of unique ecological value.
HB 1836	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the collection of a fee from a person who sells a product over the Internet in violation of certain offenses involving theft or fraud.
HB 2060	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; providing penalties.
HB 2065	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to regulation of residential property or personal automobile insurance.
HB 2183	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to public school safety and the safety plan of a campus.
HB 2466	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to promotional activities engaged in by a local distributor of alcoholic beverages.
HB 2774	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to areas of an airport where weapons are prohibited; providing a penalty.
HB 3350	Last Action: Returned from the House for further action Caption: Relating to payment of costs incurred in the operation and administration of the Texas Lottery Commission.
HB 3691	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the ethics of public servants.
HB 3948	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to ad valorem taxation administered by the comptroller; relying on self-reports; sales disclosure by taxpayers; and the abolition of central appraisal districts and all related functions; providing penalties.
HB 4028	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Northern Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
HJR 108	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing for ad valorem taxation administered by the comptroller; relying on self-reports; sales disclosure by taxpayers; abolition of central appraisal districts and all related functions; and requiring a statewide referendum before the legislature may impose a real estate transfer fee or tax.
HR 32	Last Action: Filed Caption: Providing for the election of the speaker of the House of Representatives.
HR 33	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Relating to the nomination for the speaker of the House of Representatives.
HR 974	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 50th wedding anniversary of Robert Waymon Hall and Betty Hall of Granbury.
HR 2271	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Captain Blake Harrison Russell of Fort Worth.
HR 2572	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Patriot Guard Riders for their tributes to our nation's fallen military personnel and for their support of those individuals' families and communities.
HR 2628	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Rhonald E. Meeks of Weatherford.
HR 2677	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Tom Dickerson for his service to the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association.
HR 2877	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. Gladys Hayes Crates.
HR 2953	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dorman Wayne Tidwell of Fort Worth.
79th Regular Session
HB 116	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the establishment of the farm and ranch lands conservation program.
HB 387	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to prohibiting the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from amending, interpreting, impairing, or modifying certain written contracts for the wholesale provision of water.
HB 931	Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism Caption: Relating to stamps for migratory and upland game bird hunting.
HB 941	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to restrictions on the use of claims history for certain water damage.
HB 942	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the registration of antique boats with the Parks and Wildlife Department.
HB 943	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to evidence establishing ownership of a vessel for a certificate of title issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
HB 944	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the license requirements of marine dealers, distributors, and manufacturers.
HB 996	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to county authority to regulate the placement of water wells in unincorporated areas of the county; providing a penalty.
HB 997	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to procedures for compensating owners of outdoor advertising that is subject to condemnation or obstruction by certain governmental entities or public utilities.
HB 1264	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the repeal of the restriction on the amount of money in the water infrastructure fund that may be used for certain purposes in a fiscal year.
HB 1453	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the application of the Texas Sunset Act to river authorities and certain other districts.
HB 1513	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to permit exemptions for certain users of state water.
HB 1568	Last Action: Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres Caption: Relating to the definition of an agricultural operation.
HB 1569	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
HB 1573	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the definition of the practice of architecture and to certificates of merit for design professionals.
HB 1796	Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Relating to the regulation of consumer reporting agencies; providing penalties.
HB 1797	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth for campus expansion and construction of a public health education building.
HB 2310	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to services provided by manufacturers and distributors of beer to beer retailers.
HB 2483	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.
HB 2639	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Tarrant Regional Water District and the abolition and distribution of the assets of the Lower Rio Grande Authority.
HB 2949	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue an emergency order authorizing certain action in the event of a catastrophe.
HB 2950	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to the regulation of outdoor advertising and the establishment of a scenic byways program.
HB 2951	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to dessert wines.
HB 3170	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to legislative review and gubernatorial suspension of certain rules of state agencies.
HB 3171	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the procedure for collecting signatures on a petition filed in connection with a candidate's application for a place on the ballot.
HB 3172	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the authorization and regulation of gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing taxes; providing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 3362	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to performance and efficiency reviews of certain governmental entities and programs.
HB 3425	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the use of certain exhibition vehicles.
HB 3530	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the City of Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Tarrant County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HCR 25	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Granting permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Thursday, January 13, 2005, and ending on Monday, January 24, 2005.
HJR 72	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans from ad valorem taxation.
HJR 78	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming and requiring creation of a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state and authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at racetracks and on Indian lands.
HR 223	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring A. Dwain Mayfield on the occasion of his retirement from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company in Fort Worth.
HR 585	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the White Settlement Independent School District on the occasion of the ground breaking ceremony for the new Brewer High School campus.
HR 586	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Texas House staff team on its win in the 12th Capitol Cup football game.
HR 763	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dwaine A. Johnson of Fort Worth.
HR 1049	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the University of North Texas Health Science Center on the success of its doctor and master of public health programs and congratulating all those associated with these outstanding programs.
HR 1121	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Recognizing April 20, 2005, as Barnett Shale Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1221	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 20, 2005, as Barnett Shale Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1624	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Debora Jean Kennedy of Fort Worth.
79th 1st Called Session
HR 427	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dewitt Dodson Harris of Wills Point.
79th 2nd Called Session
HB 67	Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to the authority of the Tarrant Regional Water District to exercise the power of eminent domain.
79th 3rd Called Session
HR 524	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Tom Jones, executive director of the Independent Electrical Contractors Fort Worth/Tarrant County Chapter, on his professional and civic contributions.
HR 728	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School in Fort Worth for being named one of the top 100 high schools by Newsweek magazine.
HR 795	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Honorable Carter Casteel for her many years of dedicated service to her constituents and to the citizens of Texas.
78th Regular Session
HB 504	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to an exemption from the private security law for certain nonprofit businesses or civic organizations.
HB 656	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to inspection, installation, repair, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, chairlifts, people movers, moving sidewalks, platform lifts, and related equipment; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 708	Last Action: Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel Caption: Relating to a wireless priority service program for mobile telecommunication services.
HB 802	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the number and location information requirements provided by business phones in certain 9-1-1 emergency communication districts.
HB 803	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire rights to water and the assessment of damages in condemnation proceedings initiated for that purpose.
HB 804	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.
HB 895	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program to provide grants to make voluntary purchases of development rights in real property.
HB 896	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the use of a sounding device by a locomotive engineer; providing a criminal penalty and increasing an existing penalty.
HB 1231	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to management of the Gulf Coast Intracoastal Waterway.
HB 1232	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the expiration of alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.
HB 1273	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the sale of prison articles and products.
HB 1274	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the procedure for collecting signatures on a petition filed in connection with a candidate's application for a place on the ballot.
HB 1301	Last Action: Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res Caption: Relating to the use of receipts from the sale of land by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
HB 1302	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to deliberations and information regarding the safety, security or integrity of public water and sewer supplies and public water and sewer systems.
HB 1303	Last Action: Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res Caption: Relating to the sale of land by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
HB 1304	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the receipts from the sale of land by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
HB 1378	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to certain duties and information regarding water planning and development matters in the state.
HB 1526	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the registration requirements for certain retired architects.
HB 1604	Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management Caption: Relating to county authority to regulate the use, location, and occupancy of land and buildings for residential purposes; providing a penalty.
HB 1723	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the performance of asbestos surveys.
HB 2089	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to requiring the secretary of state to publicly post a list of candidate names on the Internet.
HB 2184	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to prohibiting the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from amending, interpreting, impairing, or modifying a written contract for the wholesale provision of water.
HB 2185	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the issuance of a certificate of death by catastrophe.
HB 2186	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means Caption: Relating to the rendition of property for ad valorem tax purposes and to the consequences of a failure to render property.
HB 2567	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the disposal of brine from desalination operations.
HB 2687	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to procedures for compensating owners of outdoor advertising that is subject to condemnation.
HB 2924	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the addition of territory to a public improvement district.
HB 2925	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to certain offenses eligible for civil commitment.
HB 2926	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the regulation of marine manufacturers, dealers, and distributors.
HB 3467	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to liability of sponsors of and participants in certain activities involving animals.
HB 3468	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the irrigation of agricultural land on prison property.
HCR 62	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the Westside All-Stars of Fort Worth for being the 2002 Southwest Little League Champions and semifinalists in the 56th Annual Little League World Series.
HR 15	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing January 13-26, 2003, as the Centennial of Flight Celebration in the State of Texas.
HR 115	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Recognizing the senate football team for its poor performance in the 2003 House vs. Senate Football Game.
HR 313	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2003, as Tarrant County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 333	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Congratulating Charles Boyle Campbell, Jr., on his retirement from the Tarrant Regional Water District board of directors.
HR 544	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Charles Boyle Campbell, Jr., on his retirement from the Tarrant Regional Water District board of directors.
HR 598	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jenkins and Virginia Garrett for winning the 2003 Award for Excellence in Preserving History from the Texas Historical Commission.
HR 645	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Chas Skelly of Azle High School on winning the 2003 UIL state wrestling championship in the 140-pound weight class.
HR 719	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Honoring the Texas Chiropractic Association.
HR 720	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Honoring the recipients of the Keeler Plaque from the Texas Chiropractic Association.
HR 804	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Marine Corporal Jesus Martin "Marty" Antonio Medellin of Fort Worth.
HR 902	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Paul R. Ray, Sr., of Fort Worth on his 85th birthday.
HR 914	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring past recipients of the Texas Chiropractic Association's Keeler Plaque.
HR 915	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Texas Chiropractic Association.
HR 940	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Russell Don Steagall and extending congratulations to him for his induction into the Hall of Great Westerners at the National Cowboy & Heritage Museum.
HR 1147	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Preston and Colleen Geren of Fort Worth on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 1161	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jenkins and Virginia Garrett for winning the 2003 Award for Excellence in Preserving History from the Texas Historical Commission.
HR 1520	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lucille Neal.
HR 1869	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Vance Godbey of Azle.
78th 1st Called Session
HCR 7	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Granting the legislature the permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Thursday, July 10, 2003, and ending on Tuesday, July 15, 2003.
77th Regular Session
HB 1396	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of an emergency communication district to provide emergency siren warning service.
HB 1490	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the right of certain lessees of land owned by a municipality to purchase the land.
HB 1807	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to discharging fines and costs in a criminal case by performing community service.
HB 1808	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the authority of the Tarrant Regional Water District, A Water Control and Improvement District, to generate and purchase water power and electric energy and to acquire and dispose of facilities for those purposes.
HB 1927	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the installation of asbestos in public buildings; providing penalties.
HB 1928	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the period of deferral in deferred disposition procedures applicable to traffic offenses.
HB 2283	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to court fee on dismissal of a charge in connection with motor vehicle financial responsibility.
HB 2400	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to liability of sponsors of and participants in certain activities involving animals.
HB 2653	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the form and content of notices of matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
HB 2787	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to notifying students of institutions of higher education of emissions inspection requirements for certain vehicles and enforcement of vehicle inspection laws by those institutions.
HB 3040	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to air pollutant emissions permitting requirements for shipyard facilities.
HB 3041	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of a missing persons DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth; providing a penalty.
HB 3047	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to inspection of elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, and related equipment; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 3135	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the validation of certain actions and proceedings and to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Tarrant Regional Water District, a Water Control and Improvement District; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
HB 3636	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the validation of certain actions and proceedings and to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Tarrant Regional Water District, a Water Control and Improvement District; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
HCR 123	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring LaDainian Tomlinson on his receipt of the 2000 Doak Walker Award.
HCR 278	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the Texas Christian University Lady Frogs basketball team on winning their first Western Athletic Conference championship.
HR 208	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In honor of the achievements of Texas Christian University's LaDainian Tomlinson.
HR 430	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the Independent Electrical Contractors of Texas to the State Capitol.
HR 452	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John Sullivan Justin, Jr., of Fort Worth.
HR 461	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Castleberry High School Marching Band of River Oaks for its outstanding accomplishments.
HR 475	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Texas Christian University Lady Frogs basketball team on winning their first Western Athletic Conference championship.
HR 518	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the School of Public Health at the University of North Texas for its excellence in academics.
HR 624	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the River Oaks Lady Lions Club on its 40th anniversary.
HR 625	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the memory of Bobby Eubanks of Fort Worth.
HR 626	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Robert "Bob" Machos, Sr., of Fort Worth for his outstanding service to his community.
HR 683	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 4, 2001, as River Oaks, Sansom Park, and Westworth Village Day at the State Capitol.
HR 799	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Harold Richard "Rusty" Bost of Boyd.