Legislation authored by Kel Seliger

Includes legislation with Kel Seliger as the primary author for the 78th through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

87th Regular Session
SB 177 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the use of individual graduation committees and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
SB 230 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the continuing education requirement for county commissioners.
SB 231 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to training for county election officers.
SB 284 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study of out-of-state physicians who practiced in this state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SB 288 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to preventing the loss of benefits of and the payment of certain employer contributions for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.
SB 289 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to obtain a driver's license or learner license.
SB 374 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to municipal annexation of certain rights-of-way.
SB 636 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
SB 671 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals.
SB 758 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
SB 761 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
SB 916 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to certain information regarding appraisal district noncompliance and property values in the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation records of a professional property tax appraiser serving as chief appraiser for the district.
SB 922 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to contracts for fingerprinting services entered into by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
SB 1047 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.
SB 1103 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the regulation of nurse aides; requiring an occupational registration.
SB 1180 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
SB 1191 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the definition of a school resource officer.
SB 1212 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Booker Hospital District.
SB 1213 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program.
SB 1233 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a study of the disaster preparedness for certain state military installations.
SB 1270 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the procurement of certain goods and services related to highways by the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 1445 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a parental option to request the return to or retention at a certain grade level for a public school student whose education was disrupted by the coronavirus disease pandemic.
SB 1447 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the rural veterinarian incentive program.
SB 1519 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a judge or magistrate to preside over a regional specialty court program and the authority of that judge or magistrate in cases referred to the program.
SB 1520 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the home nursing visitation for newborn caregivers competitive grant program.
SB 1551 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to court reporter costs incurred in a hearing or proceeding for the involuntary detention of a person with mental illness.
SB 1652 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
SB 1814 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to oversize and overweight vehicle permits.
SB 1815 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to motor vehicle size and weight limitations.
SB 1816 Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to certain temporary vehicle permits and tags.
SB 1817 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to vehicle titles and registration.
SB 1887 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing the establishment and administration of a state bullion
SB 2188 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the municipal or county regulation of residential detention facilities for immigrant or refugee children.
SR 7 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sage Aiden Pistocco.
SR 336 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing September 11, 2021, and September 10, 2022, as an Official State Bison Herd of Texas Day.
SR 412 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 2021 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees.
SR 413 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees.
87th 1st Called Session
SJR 8 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
SR 51 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Daniel Hal Holeva for his service as executive director of the Arts Council of Midland.
87th 2nd Called Session
SB 69 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Bullion Depository.
SB 70 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to providing for the review of the Texas Bullion Depository under the Texas Sunset Act.
SJR 12 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
86th Regular Session
SB 213 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the use of individual graduation committees and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
SB 214 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to funding for the economic stabilization fund, including the rates of severance taxes on oil and gas production.
SB 215 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily lower speed limits.
SB 223 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 248 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to investment training requirements for school district and municipal financial officers.
SB 328 Last Action: Referred to Property Tax
Caption: Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
SB 329 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and certain immunization exemption information and reports.
SB 348 Last Action: Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of certain rivers and streams in particular counties.
SB 349 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
SB 499 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain participating institutions under the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provide loan debt information to students.
SB 501 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a study of costs associated with dual credit courses offered at public high schools.
SB 502 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to requiring certain institutions of higher education to issue reports on the transferability of credit.
SB 503 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to eligibility requirements for student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
SB 504 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of certain information in postsecondary education and career counseling academies developed for certain school counselors and other postsecondary advisors employed by a school district.
SB 505 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
SB 528 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Senate
Caption: Relating to the limitation on the maintenance and operation tax of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 814 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of equine dentistry.
SB 828 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the name of the Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf.
SB 877 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 180 in Gaines County as the Bob Ford Memorial Highway.
SB 878 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 385 in Seagraves as the Irvin "Butch" Hill Memorial Highway.
SB 879 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 181 in Gaines County as the Dell Ross Claiborne Memorial Highway.
SB 995 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to an increase in the basic allotment and classroom teacher salaries.
SB 996 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to eliminating the state-required assessment instrument in social studies and the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument.
SB 1021 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the operations of the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact waste disposal facility.
SB 1086 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
SB 1226 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
SB 1393 Last Action: Returned to committee
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
SB 1394 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of companies that prearrange barbering and cosmetology services outside of certain facilities.
SB 1395 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
SB 1398 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a behavior improvement plan imposed as a public school truancy prevention measure.
SB 1399 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the requirement that certain public institutions of higher education submit a report regarding compliance with a course information Internet posting requirement.
SB 1749 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement of the reporting and use of information concerning the termination of a license holder's employment.
SB 1750 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to certain confidential or privileged information related to veterinary care or treatment.
SB 1950 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Donley County Hospital District.
SB 1951 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 287 as the Honorable Teel Bivins Memorial Highway.
SCR 7 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the second Saturday of September as Quanah Parker Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2019.
SJR 21 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil and gas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balance for the preceding fiscal year is greater than 10 percent of the prior fiscal year's total net general revenue related collections and for reducing the rates of oil and gas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer.
SJR 46 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
SR 35 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kirk Edwards for being named the 2018 Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce.
SR 84 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 30, 2019, as Community College Day.
SR 120 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 2019, as Midland-Odessa Day.
SR 140 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the life of Thomas E. Creek.
SR 190 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2019, as Panhandle Day.
SR 191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 21, 2019, as Andrews County Day.
SR 206 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jimmie Ray Bridges.
SR 262 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2019, as Howard County Day.
SR 352 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 13, 2019, as Home Care and Hospice Awareness Day.
SR 391 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of R. D. Cornelison.
SR 422 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Amarillo Sod Poodles on their inaugural 2019 season.
SR 424 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kevin J. Slater for being named a 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year.
SR 518 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of the Midland County Republican Women to the State Capitol.
SR 570 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Junior League of Midland, Incorporated, for 70 years of service to the community.
SR 733 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Robert Duncan for his service to the people of Texas.
SR 744 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ann Bradford for her service to Centers for Children and Families, Incorporated.
85th Regular Session
SB 18 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to public institutions of higher education setting aside portions of designated tuition for student financial assistance.
SB 19 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to performance-based tuition limitations for and a temporary limitation on the amount of tuition and fees charged by certain public institutions of higher education.
SB 322 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to authorizing current and former members of the state legislature to conduct a marriage ceremony.
SB 463 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
SB 543 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to performance-based tuition limitations for certain public institutions of higher education and a temporary tuition limitation for those institutions.
SB 614 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center.
SB 615 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to requirements regarding assessment instruments required for public high school graduation and the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
SB 647 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student and inclusion of the cost of education adjustment in the computation of weighted average daily attendance.
SB 648 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
SB 649 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program and the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
SB 654 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primary care or network provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.
SB 675 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the development of and contracting for reclaimed water facilities in certain municipalities.
SB 676 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the listing of separate interests in minerals in place in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
SB 683 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to determining eligibility of a county for a grant from the transportation infrastructure fund.
SB 684 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the local regulation of the operation of utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and recreational off-highway vehicles on public roadways.
SB 685 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 689 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Senate
Caption: Relating to the powers and election dates of the Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 714 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to certain account disclosures provided by a financial institution to a customer.
SB 726 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to elections held by the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 779 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the indigent status of a person for the purposes of the driver responsibility program.
SB 800 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility.
SB 801 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials adopted by the State Board of Education.
SB 802 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study and report regarding best practices in the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
SB 803 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a study on the feasibility of requiring certain researchers to make research papers available to the public.
SB 821 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for membership on the Texas Water Development Board.
SB 827 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to procedures for asserting claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act; providing a civil penalty.
SB 828 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.
SB 837 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to requirements for student elections to authorize or increase certain fees at public institutions of higher education.
SB 867 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the designation of United States Highway 287 in Armstrong and Donley Counties as the Colonel Charles Goodnight Memorial Highway.
SB 868 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the designation of State Highway 191 in Ector County as the Chris Kyle Memorial Highway.
SB 885 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the maximum number of semester credit hours allowed for and funding sources used to supplement a TEXAS grant and to the removal of obsolete references related to the Teach for Texas grant program.
SB 886 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program.
SB 887 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a requirement that certain participating institutions under the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provide loan debt information to certain students.
SB 888 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the sale of lottery tickets by certain wine and beer retailers.
SB 895 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans.
SB 896 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the status, regulation, and taxation of powdered alcohol as an alcoholic beverage; creating an offense.
SB 897 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to an election of the board of directors of the Ochiltree County Hospital District.
SB 913 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act.
SB 916 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
SB 931 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority to waive certain penalties and interest in order to facilitate the settlement of an ad valorem tax appeal.
SB 950 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions or waivers at public institutions of higher education.
SB 1008 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to funding for the economic stabilization fund, including the rates of severance taxes on oil and gas production.
SB 1010 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
SB 1086 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain hotel occupancy tax information.
SB 1091 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to limitations on courses that may be offered for dual credit by school districts and public institutions of higher education.
SB 1092 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to access to certain meetings and information of private or independent institutions of higher education.
SB 1137 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact waste disposal facility.
SB 1268 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the taxing power of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1319 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities.
SB 1327 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the authority of a district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily lower speed limits.
SB 1330 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to funding for the operations of the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission.
SB 1380 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to alternative education loans and to the use of higher education private activity bonds by qualified alternative education loan lenders.
SB 1396 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the Clarendon College District.
SB 1451 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the designation of a water conservation coordinator by a retail public water utility to implement a water conservation plan.
SB 1471 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.
SB 1476 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to eligibility for support from the universal service fund.
SB 1667 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the nature, funding, and functions of the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission.
SB 2083 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the sale of beer and ale by the holders of Manufacturer's Licenses and Brewer's permits.
SB 2116 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a revision of rules applicable to hospital construction by the Department of State Health Services.
SB 2117 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the City of Amarillo Hospital District.
SB 2118 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
SB 2119 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the automatic admission of students to general academic teaching institutions.
SB 2120 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
SB 2121 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a defense against a libel claim based on the claimant's status as a public official or public figure.
SB 2281 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to election of the board of directors of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District.
SCR 14 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Expressing support for the completion of La Entrada al Pacifico international trade corridor.
SCR 17 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Designating Big Spring as the Lighted Poinsettia Capital of Texas.
SJR 41 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil and gas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balance for the preceding fiscal year is greater than $5 billion and for reducing the rates of oil and gas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer.
SR 21 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 7, 2017, as Community College Day.
SR 59 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 21, 2017, as Panhandle Day.
SR 75 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 17th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili and Bar-B-Que Cook-Off.
SR 94 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 1, 2017, as Andrews County Day.
SR 112 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 7, 2017, as Midland-Odessa Day.
SR 113 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating February 23, 2017, as Howard County Day.
SR 361 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Bison Student Study Group for its efforts in behalf of the State Bison Herd of Texas.
SR 487 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 4, 2017, as Texas Realtor Appreciation Day.
SR 555 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of the Midland County Republican Women to the Capitol.
SR 618 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Malnor Arthur on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 704 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 9, 2017, as Texas Medical Association Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching Day.
SR 712 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Urging Congress to enact legislation to expand and extend the current federal tax credit for carbon capture, utilization, and storage under Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code.
SR 723 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tana Christie for 50 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club.
SR 724 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ginny Turner for 26 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club.
SR 725 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Pam Sibley for 26 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club.
SR 726 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jan Bullock for 26 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club.
SR 727 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tammy Harris for 26 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club.
SR 728 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Rosie Moncrief for 26 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club.
SR 751 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Edie Carter for receiving the 2017 Faculty Innovation Award.
SR 762 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Cherylyn Murray on the occasion of her 60th birthday.
SR 766 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 18, 2017, as Texas Cattle Feeders Association Day.
SR 800 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mark Wade Sheffield Sr. on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
SR 853 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Valley High School track team for winning a state championship.
85th 1st Called Session
SR 82 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jane Meyers for her volunteer service to the Amarillo Botanical Gardens.
SR 83 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the staff and volunteers at Caprock Canyons State Park for preserving the Texas State Bison Herd.
SR 92 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tommy R. Franks for his service to the country.
SR 151 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Thelma Lee Burditt Ivison on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
84th Regular Session
SB 149 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to alternative methods for satisfying certain public high school graduation requirements, including the use of individual graduation committees.
SB 150 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
SB 176 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the Texas School Accountability Dashboard.
SB 177 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education in this state.
SB 266 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the first day of instruction of a school year for public school students.
SB 312 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a required report made to a public school student, parent, and teacher regarding the student's performance on certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments.
SB 313 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum, the administration of and reports relating to assessment instruments administered to public school students, the instructional materials allotment, and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
SB 413 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for membership on the Texas Water Development Board.
SB 431 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the deadline for filing a candidate's personal financial statement.
SB 451 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades.
SB 452 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to administering the Texas Success Initiative assessment instrument to certain public school students.
SB 453 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to minimum scores required for public school students to receive credit by an examination administered through the College-Level Examination Program.
SB 454 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the alignment of the college readiness standards and expectations and the essential knowledge and skills.
SB 488 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal to members of the armed forces wounded or killed at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009.
SB 489 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 87 in Howard County as the William B. Crooker Memorial Highway.
SB 490 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
SB 551 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the duty of the Water Conservation Advisory Council to submit a report and recommendations regarding water conservation in this state.
SB 605 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the method of determining the average daily attendance in certain school districts.
SB 685 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to the education research center advisory board.
SB 686 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the Math and Science Scholars Loan Repayment Program.
SB 689 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to a refund of overpayments of the motor vehicle sales tax computed based on standard presumptive value.
SB 778 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to performance-based tuition limitations for certain public institutions of higher education.
SB 803 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the validation of certain actions relating to municipal airport zoning regulations.
SB 804 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the period of eligibility for support from the universal service plan for certain providers.
SB 810 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a municipality for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility, stadium, or other athletic facility.
SB 846 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to abolish the permanent resident hotel occupancy tax exemption.
SB 892 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to educator preparation programs and teacher certification examinations.
SB 893 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to public school teacher performance appraisals, continuing education, professional development, career advancement, and compensation.
SB 916 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the creation of a program to improve public education through partnerships between certain public school campuses and public universities.
SB 917 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the Texas Mass Gatherings Act to certain horse and greyhound races.
SB 1023 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the designation of van-only parking spaces for use by persons with disabilities; creating an offense.
SB 1024 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to eligibility for course credit and high school diplomas of students enrolled in educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SB 1025 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to supplemental compensation paid to certain county judges.
SB 1026 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
SB 1027 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to refunding certain taxes remitted by racing associations in consideration for enhancing racing purses.
SB 1030 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for digital audio broadcasting.
SB 1188 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a study on the feasibility of requiring certain researchers to make research papers available to the public.
SB 1189 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a multidisciplinary studies associate degree program at each public junior college.
SB 1190 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by advanced placement examination at public institutions of higher education.
SB 1191 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.
SB 1225 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons.
SB 1226 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for digital audio broadcasting.
SB 1227 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to payment of covered claims based on assignment.
SB 1228 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to authorizing children of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission employees to be employed by holders of licenses or permits issued by the commission.
SB 1229 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the use of credit card payments to settle claims for health care services.
SB 1392 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to service contracts, vehicle protection products and loss damage waivers for heavy equipment; requiring an occupational license; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
SB 1403 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the financing of convention center hotels in certain municipalities.
SB 1515 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to a data center from the state sales and use tax.
SB 1516 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the calculation of a service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class.
SB 1517 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
SB 1518 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
SB 1519 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to notice and appeal of an adverse determination by utilization review agents.
SB 1520 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to transparency of certain information related to certain health benefit plan coverage.
SB 1755 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to named driver insurance policies and certain related exclusions.
SB 1797 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments under the Texas Economic Development Act.
SB 1798 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium.
SB 1927 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance.
SB 1928 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to ensuring local governmental and community input in any federal refugee resettlement program established in this state.
SB 1983 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property.
SB 2030 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the election date of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 2041 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 191 in Midland County as the Sergeant Michael Naylor Memorial Highway and of the portion of Interstate Highway 30 in Rockwall County as the Congressman Ralph Hall Highway.
SCR 13 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports.
SCR 19 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing Johnny Trotter of Hereford on the occasion of his induction into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
SCR 22 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating Quitaque as the official Bison Capital for a 10-year period beginning in 2015.
SR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
SR 58 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing W. David Watts for his contributions to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
SR 59 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Shoot Out BBQ Cook-off.
SR 106 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2015, as Howard County Day.
SR 107 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Howard Parker and Joe Parsley for receiving the 2014 Top Hand Award.
SR 173 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating February 18, 2015, as Andrews County Day.
SR 174 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 17, 2015, as Panhandle Day.
SR 175 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Roy Don Creacy.
SR 253 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Texas PTA for their work on behalf of the children of Texas.
SR 402 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kirk Edwards for being named 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year.
SR 403 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Chuck Wagon Gang of Odessa for 75 years of service to the community.
SR 502 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Andrews County Airport for being selected Airport of the Year.
SR 503 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Hemphill County Airport for being selected Most Improved General Aviation Airport of the Year.
SR 548 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 15, 2015, as County Government Day.
SR 645 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 15th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili and Barbecue Cook-off.
SR 733 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 7, 2015, as Salad Day 2015.
SR 1025 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of W. Winfred Moore.
SR 1059 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1191.
SR 1067 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing June 6, 2015, as Transverse Myelitis Awareness Day in Texas.
83rd Regular Session
SB 15 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education in this state.
SB 224 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the availability of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for the purposes of projects in the state water plan.
SB 225 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation.
SB 266 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to use of local hotel occupancy tax revenue to conduct an audit.
SB 267 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the liability of a municipality for certain space flight activities.
SB 268 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 287th Judicial District and the county attorney of Oldham County.
SB 269 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption for land owned by a school from the additional tax imposed on the change of use of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
SB 270 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to a limited exception to the prohibition on releasing personal information about a juror collected during the jury selection process in certain cases.
SB 271 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of failing to secure a child in a child passenger safety seat system.
SB 272 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to water well recordkeeping and reporting requirements, including the production and use of groundwater.
SB 302 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the management, operation, rulemaking authority, and oversight of groundwater conservation districts.
SB 346 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements of certain persons who do not meet the definition of political committee.
SB 347 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to funding for the operations of the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission and to the disposal of certain low-level radioactive waste.
SB 412 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the maintenance, operation, and promotion of a coliseum in the county; authorizing a tax.
SB 468 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to endangered species habitat conservation.
SB 490 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the expiration of tuition equalization grant requirements for grants awarded before the 2005-2006 academic year.
SB 496 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to review and approve capital projects and purchases of real property at public institutions of higher education in this state.
SB 497 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the number of semester credit hours required to earn an associate degree at public institutions of higher education.
SB 498 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to applying credit earned by a student at a general academic teaching institution to an associate's degree at a lower-division institution of higher education previously attended by the student.
SB 543 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, to employ and commission peace officers.
SB 666 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to public school educator preparation and alternative certification programs.
SB 667 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a study on the feasibility of requiring certain researchers to make research papers available to the public.
SB 668 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the reports and recommendations of the Water Conservation Advisory Council.
SB 674 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative.
SB 791 Last Action: Returned to committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities and radioactive substances.
SB 792 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation.
SB 857 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the initiation, consolidation, or elimination of a degree or certificate program offered by a public institution of higher education.
SB 1025 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the offense of the carrying of a handgun by a concealed handgun license holder at certain meetings of a governmental entity.
SB 1323 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to establish a centralized sex offender registration authority.
SB 1324 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority to organize volunteer safety groups at churches, synagogues, and other places of religious worship.
SB 1325 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to Seminole Hospital District of Gaines County, Texas.
SB 1340 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the temporary operation of a racetrack extension location.
SB 1509 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to college readiness and success.
SB 1524 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Legislature and the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
SB 1530 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the admission of undergraduate students to public institutions of higher education.
SB 1531 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to providing information to entering undergraduate students at certain general academic teaching institutions to promote timely graduation.
SB 1556 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a school safety certification program and the School Safety Task Force.
SCR 10 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating September 12 as Mary Ann "Molly" Goodnight Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2013.
SCR 40 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 347.
SJR 65 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a transportation infrastructure fund to assist counties in this state in the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of transportation infrastructure that is intended to alleviate degradation caused by the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas.
SR 34 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2013, as Municipal Government Day at the State Capitol.
SR 110 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 2013, as Howard County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 113 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 2013, as Community College Student Day at the State Capitol.
SR 230 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Panhandle Day at the State Capitol.
SR 250 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 20, 2013, as Andrews County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 441 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Roy Dale and MaryBeth Messer on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary.
SR 481 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Best of the Basin BBQ Championship as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition.
SR 521 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 25 through March 30, 2013, as Early College High School Week.
SR 600 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 4, 2013, as Educational Technology Day.
SR 661 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Thomas R. Craddick on being inducted into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
SR 747 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ruby Lee Martin Beebe on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 756 Last Action: Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Harlow L. Sprouse.
SR 821 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 3, 2013, as GenTX Day.
SR 822 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the restoration of the home of Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight.
SR 1052 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jimmie and Peggy Cockerham on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
SR 1053 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Becky Groneman for her service to Oldham County.
SR 1054 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Annyston H. Pennington for being named a 2013 United States Presidential Scholar in the Arts.
83rd 1st Called Session
SB 1 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Legislature and the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
SB 2 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Senate.
SB 3 Last Action: Effective on 9/24/13
Caption: Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
SB 4 Last Action: Effective on 9/24/13
Caption: Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
SB 11 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
83rd 2nd Called Session
SB 6 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
SR 26 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing James C. Conkwright on the occasion of his retirement.
83rd 3rd Called Session
SB 3 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
82nd Regular Session
SB 31 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/11
Caption: Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas Senate.
SB 307 Last Action: Referred to Redistricting, Select
Caption: Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
SB 308 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the composition of the congressional districts for the State of Texas.
SB 310 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District.
SB 311 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Ochiltree County Hospital District to employ physicians and other health care providers.
SB 312 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations.
SB 313 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to priority groundwater management areas.
SB 368 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to limits on the purpose of a fresh water supply district and on a district's exercise of the power of eminent domain.
SB 369 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for women veterans.
SB 370 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for certain projects if the applicant has failed to complete a request for information relevant to the project.
SB 371 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain elected officials convicted of certain crimes.
SB 372 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain reports, communications, publications, and other documents involving the attorney general.
SB 458 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.
SB 459 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to voluntary assessment of property owners by a municipality to finance water or energy efficiency improvements.
SB 460 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to regulation of the import, export, and management of mule deer; providing penalties.
SB 544 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to unlawful acts against and criminal offenses involving the Medicaid program; providing penalties.
SB 545 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to employment records for law enforcement officers, including procedures to correct employment termination reports; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 640 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
SB 641 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the calculation of interest on certain ad valorem tax refunds.
SB 642 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
SB 643 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a grant program to defray the cost of constructing a new health facility in a rural county.
SB 727 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to groundwater conservation district management plans.
SB 728 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a groundwater conservation district's recovery of expenses in closing or capping a well.
SB 729 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a joint election for trustees of an independent school district.
SB 750 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation of a groundwater conservation district in a priority groundwater management area.
SB 755 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to a priority groundwater management area designation for a water district.
SB 756 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the transport of surface water or groundwater more than a specified distance from the water's source; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 807 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program to obtain grant funding.
SB 808 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of breach of computer security.
SB 809 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to adjudication of certain workers' compensation disputes, including judicial review in district court.
SB 907 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the management, operation, rulemaking authority, and oversight of groundwater conservation districts.
SB 935 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 956 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Northern Dallam County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 998 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation of a groundwater conservation district in a priority groundwater management area.
SB 1032 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the licensure and regulation of equine dental providers; providing penalties.
SB 1033 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.
SB 1120 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exemption from taxation of property of a local government corporation.
SB 1129 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to treatment under the public school finance system of a school district that imposes a maintenance and operations tax at a rate below the rate otherwise required for entitlement to state funding.
SB 1149 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to requiring electric utilities to comply with energy efficiency goals.
SB 1150 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to requiring certain non-ERCOT utilities to comply with energy efficiency goals.
SB 1160 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the liability of landowners for damage or injury, including liability for harm to a trespasser.
SB 1308 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
SB 1341 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the participation by a taxing unit in a suit to compel an appraisal review board to order a change in an appraisal roll.
SB 1342 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the use of bingo proceeds by licensed authorized organizations, including the use of proceeds to provide health insurance or health insurance benefits to certain employees.
SB 1393 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of contracts by local governments to purchase electricity.
SB 1403 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments.
SB 1481 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing driver education courses to be delivered by course providers.
SB 1504 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the disposal or storage of waste at, or adjacent to, the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact waste disposal facility.
SB 1601 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of chiropractors.
SB 1602 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax for certain agricultural items.
SB 1603 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the basis for apportioning annual per capita payments from the available school fund.
SB 1604 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to weight limits on a vehicle loaded with certain agricultural products.
SB 1605 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission.
SB 1606 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements regarding groundwater withdrawals for water wells.
SB 1618 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements of state agencies and school districts.
SB 1800 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the requirements regarding plugging of inactive oil or gas wells.
SB 1929 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 287th Judicial District.
SCR 32 Last Action: Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
Caption: Expressing opposition to federal regulation of intrastate water resources.
SCR 55 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of the lives of John Clinton Formby and Margaret Clark Formby.
SR 143 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Garden City High School Bearkats six-man football team on winning its second consecutive state championship.
SR 144 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 1, 2011, as Andrews County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 145 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 2, 2011, as Texas Food Bank Day at the State Capitol.
SR 146 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 9, 2011, as Howard County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 305 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2011, as Texas Panhandle Day at the State Capitol.
SR 327 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to the State Capitol.
SR 387 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the honorees of the 2011 Texas Medal of Arts Awards.
SR 480 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Baylor University's Bob Bullock Scholars Program and commending this year's scholars for their participation.
SR 489 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Walt Kelley on the occasion of his retirement as emergency administration manager for the City of Amarillo.
SR 495 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Canyon High School Lady Eagles basketball team on winning the Class 4A state championship title.
SR 517 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Abby Gibson for earning a Girl Scout Gold Award.
SR 518 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Andrea Saxon for earning a Girl Scout Gold Award.
SR 519 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Madison Sanders for earning a Girl Scout Gold Award.
SR 520 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Tanesha Cayton for earning a Girl Scout Gold Award.
SR 521 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Samantha Prather for earning a Girl Scout Gold Award.
SR 522 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Kelsey Turner for earning a Girl Scout Gold Award.
SR 615 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 23, 2011, as Salad Day at the State Capitol.
SR 658 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dan Sheperd for his service to this nation as a member of the United States Army.
SR 659 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Nicholas Orchowski for his service to this nation as a member of the United States Army.
SR 660 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Matthew Keil for his service to this nation as a member of the United States Army.
SR 661 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Shawn L. Walton for his service to this nation as a member of the United States Army.
SR 794 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Andrea Cazares for winning the 2011 national championship in powerlifting.
SR 876 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John Paul Castro.
SR 1007 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Justin B. Graham and Paul D. Ware of Amarillo for receiving the 2010 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor.
SR 1008 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing K. C. Simpson and Jerry S. "Steven" White of Potter County for receiving the 2010 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor.
SR 1042 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Danny Fryar for his service to the people of Stanton and Martin County.
SR 1223 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Candido Mejia of Roberts County on the occasion of his graduation from Miami High School.
SR 1224 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Valeria Mejia on the occasion of her graduation from Miami High School.
SR 1230 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard McDonald.
82nd 1st Called Session
SB 4 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the composition of the congressional districts for the State of Texas.
81st Regular Session
SB 398 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to professional staff salaries paid by school districts that establish a local minimum hiring schedule.
SB 399 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to abolishing the office of inspector of hides and animals.
SB 400 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to an electronic course pilot program in the Amarillo Independent School District.
SB 401 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to eligibility for the small and mid-sized district adjustment under the public school finance system.
SB 483 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the establishment of incentives by this state for the implementation of certain projects to capture and sequester in geological formations carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere.
SB 632 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to create a municipal court equal justice and education fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund.
SB 633 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the number of counties or municipalities necessary to establish a regional drug court program.
SB 634 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog.
SB 635 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain requirements for school bus emergency evacuation training.
SB 636 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the imposition of the franchise tax and local sales and use taxes, including the authority of a county or other local governmental entity to receive local sales tax information.
SB 858 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to offering the classroom portion of a driver education course through an alternative method of instruction.
SB 859 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.
SB 935 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to authorizing a judge of a municipal court to conduct a marriage ceremony.
SB 969 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to a length exemption for a vehicle or combination of vehicles used to transport a combine used in farm custom harvesting operations.
SB 970 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the qualifications required of the executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 971 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to an interlocal contract for a relief highway route around certain municipalities; providing authority to issue bonds.
SB 1130 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
SB 1163 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the penalties for theft of cattle, horses, exotic livestock, exotic fowl, sheep, swine, or goats.
SB 1173 Last Action: 1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
Caption: Relating to certain procedures for delivery of a warrant of execution and modifications or withdrawals of a warrant of execution.
SB 1207 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to finance a convention center hotel in certain municipalities.
SB 1208 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Seventh Court of Appeals District.
SB 1236 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to admonishments given to a person charged with a misdemeanor.
SB 1253 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the power of certain districts and water supply corporations to allow the use of right-of-way easements for certain energy-related purposes.
SB 1254 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to limits on the purpose and power of a fresh water supply district.
SB 1303 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain state and local governmental entities designate a firearms proficiency officer and require weapons proficiency.
SB 1358 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
SB 1359 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to forfeiture of remedy for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes.
SB 1385 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
SB 1386 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to priority groundwater management areas.
SB 1387 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the implementation of projects involving the capture, injection, sequestration, or geologic storage of carbon dioxide.
SB 1399 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to delinquent payment of an alcoholic beverage retailer's account for liquor.
SB 1424 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a person's eligibility to possess or carry a concealed handgun or other firearm.
SB 1458 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain taxing units to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement.
SB 1502 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Martin County Hospital District to employ physicians and other health care providers.
SB 1503 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District to employ health care providers.
SB 1593 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to agreements for limitations on appraised value under the Texas Economic Development Act.
SB 1594 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to suspension of a driver's license for failure to pay a civil penalty imposed by the Texas Ethics Commission; providing penalties.
SB 1595 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to direct payment by a health or automobile insurer of physicians and health care providers.
SB 1653 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the deduction of membership fees for correctional employee organizations from a state employee's salary.
SB 1662 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of breach of computer security.
SB 1823 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the state's statutory and contractual liens to secure the payment of unpaid royalty and other amounts due under oil and gas leases of state land.
SB 1900 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas cultural endowment fund.
SB 2000 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to weight limits on a vehicle loaded with certain agricultural products.
SB 2118 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for an action under the Beer Industry Fair Dealing Law.
SB 2119 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to desired future condition requirements for certain groundwater conservation districts.
SB 2120 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the management, operation, and review of groundwater conservation districts and to the potential impact of districts' rules and plans on the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer.
SB 2170 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to the amount and use of certain fees imposed in connection with oil and gas activities.
SB 2235 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the names of persons included on a permit or license for certain solid waste facilities under the Solid Waste Disposal Act.
SB 2236 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations.
SB 2237 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
SB 2273 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain reporting duties of the attorney general and the Department of Aging and Disability Service.
SB 2274 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a school district to impose ad valorem taxes.
SB 2275 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks; transferring authority from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education.
SB 2465 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with educational programs of the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
SB 2499 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Martin County Hospital District.
SB 2544 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the West Texas Water Supply District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SCR 2 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the centennial of West Texas A&M University.
SCR 31 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing Bell Helicopter Textron on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of its Amarillo Military Aircraft Assembly Center.
SCR 43 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Jimmy Glen Riemer, Richard Coon, Jr., June Meetze Coon Trust, Johnson Borger Ranch Partnership, and W. R. Edwards, Jr., permission to sue the State of Texas and the General Land Office.
SR 8 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 14, 2009, as Andrews Day at the State Capitol.
SR 45 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ted Collins, Jr., for earning the Permian Basin Petroleum Association's 2008 Top Hand Award.
SR 251 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 24, 2009, as Panhandle Day at the State Capitol.
SR 281 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing March 3, 2009, as Cotton Day at the State Capitol.
SR 454 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing March 25, 2009, as Big Spring Area Day at the State Capitol.
SR 516 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing March 26, 2009, as Cal Farley's Day at the State Capitol.
SR 641 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 26 through May 2, 2009, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Texas.
SR 645 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing the winners of the Search for Solutions competition at the 2008 Texas Leadership Forum.
SR 669 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to the State Capitol.
SR 675 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Knights of Columbus West Texas Barbecue Association Championship Cookoff for being designated a Texas State Championship event.
SR 748 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mark Groneman of Vega for his contributions to his community.
SR 857 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Teresa Lyons for receiving the 2009 General Aviation Airport Manager of the Year Award.
SR 861 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Staten James Holmes for his accomplishments in the sport of archery.
SR 890 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating May 13, 2009, as Salad Day 2009 at the Texas Capitol.
SR 917 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Zachary Thomas Page for his work in the office of Senator Kel Seliger.
SR 918 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jonathan Dumire for his work in the office of Senator Kel Seliger.
SR 919 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kristilyn N. Rehmann for her work in the office of Senator Kel Seliger.
SR 920 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Edward "Trey" Owens III for his work in the office of Senator Kel Seliger.
SR 1086 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Alyssa Marie Zamarripa for her work in the office of Senator Kel Seliger.
SR 1102 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B No. 469.
SR 1113 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Suzanne McMath on the occasion of her retirement from State Farm Insurance.
SR 1114 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Laura Frances Bright for earning her doctoral degree from The University of Texas at Austin.
81st 1st Called Session
SR 11 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Christy Bertolino for her service in the office of Senator Kel Seliger.
80th Regular Session
SB 157 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the definition of criminally injurious conduct for purposes of the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
SB 158 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the certification and employment of educational diagnosticians.
SB 379 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the administration of end-of-course assessment instruments in public schools at certain grade levels.
SB 522 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to eligibility for the small and mid-sized district adjustment under the public school finance system.
SB 523 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to student services building fees at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
SB 524 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the validation of governmental acts and proceedings of the Downtown Midland Management District.
SB 525 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the sale of certain small municipal parks.
SB 526 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to providing that a municipality may allow a municipal fire marshal or arson investigator to travel in an unmarked municipal vehicle when performing official duties.
SB 527 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the declination of compensation by a candidate for a county or precinct office.
SB 528 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
SB 652 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to professional staff salaries paid by school districts that establish a local minimum hiring schedule.
SB 653 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to filling certain vacancies on the governing bodies of municipalities.
SB 654 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the management of certain public land; providing for penalties.
SB 655 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the membership of the governing board of the Department of Information Resources.
SB 656 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Department of Information Resources to accept gifts and grants.
SB 657 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the threshold amount at which certain water districts are required to solicit competitive bids before awarding certain contracts and to the ability of such districts to enter those contracts.
SB 658 Last Action: Referred to Government Reform
Caption: Relating to an energy-efficient building accreditation program.
SB 744 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to retaliation for reports of possible abuse, neglect, or exploitation of certain persons receiving home and community-based services.
SB 745 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of persons convicted of certain offenses to possess or carry certain firearms.
SB 746 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Texas Economic Development Act and to the duties of the comptroller of public accounts and the Texas Education Agency under that Act.
SB 876 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to establish a driver record monitoring pilot program and enter into contracts for the periodic reporting of certain information in the department's driver's license files; providing penalties.
SB 877 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to a limitation on judge-ordered community supervision for certain defendants convicted of first-degree felony injury to a child.
SB 895 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
SB 1008 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
SB 1047 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the use of information obtained by the attorney general through a civil investigative demand under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
SB 1172 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the disposition of income at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
SB 1173 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the tax credit for enhanced efficiency equipment installed on certain wells.
SB 1203 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of the attorney general to obtain reimbursement to the compensation to victims of crime fund resulting from overpayments made to victims, claimants, and providers.
SB 1249 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the sale and delivery of certain motor fuels.
SB 1260 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a nonresident commercial driver's license.
SB 1345 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a criminal offense concerning the making of certain fraudulent claims.
SB 1346 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a state scenic byways program.
SB 1356 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, on behalf of the Department of State Health Services or the Department of Aging and Disability Services, as appropriate, to Texas Panhandle Mental Health Mental Retardation.
SB 1383 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to district hearings and citizen suits for illegally drilling or operating a water well.
SB 1458 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of the governor to contract in relation to a clean coal project.
SB 1459 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to indemnification requirements and other matters relating to a clean coal project.
SB 1460 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for purchasing electricity from a clean coal project.
SB 1461 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to certain matters regarding a clean coal project, including contracting authority and indemnification requirements, liability, representation of a state agency by the attorney general, and monitoring of sequestered carbon dioxide.
SB 1463 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
SB 1470 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to certain notifications required for persons convicted of a misdemeanor involving family violence.
SB 1477 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation of certain severance tax credits for certain low-producing wells.
SB 1714 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to regulation of dairy products.
SB 1715 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the venue for certain crimes regarding insurance fraud.
SB 1716 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a fee exemption for local law enforcement agencies in the licensing and registering of X-ray devices used for screening suspicious packages and other objects.
SB 1752 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the election, powers, and duties of the members of the board of directors of the Midland County Hospital District.
SB 2020 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Randall County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SCR 12 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on February 6, 2007.
SCR 53 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Proclaiming April 15 through 22, 2007, Days of Remembrance in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
SCR 66 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Corporal Ray Michael Bevel of Andrews.
SCR 68 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Granting Jimmy Glen Riemer, Richard Coon, Jr., June Meetze Coon Trust, Johnson Borger Ranch Partnership, and W. R. Edwards, Jr., permission to sue the State of Texas and the General Land Office.
SR 261 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the members of the Community Education Compact for their contributions to education in the Texas Panhandle.
SR 262 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating James C. Henry for receiving the Permian Basin Petroleum Association's Top Hand Award.
SR 289 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Food Bank Network for its humanitarian work.
SR 392 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Matthew DeWayne Myrick of Hereford.
SR 393 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2007, as Big Spring Area Day at the Capitol.
SR 480 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Coffee Memorial Blood Center in Amarillo on the occasion of its grand opening.
SR 520 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jerry Neal on the occasion of his retirement from the Amarillo Police Department.
SR 650 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lee Couch for his service to the people of Texas.
SR 709 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Jewish Historical Society for its efforts to preserve the history of the Texas Jewish experience.
SR 886 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Corporal Ray Michael Bevel of Andrews.
SR 1035 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Southwest Airlines on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
SR 1036 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Parmer County on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 1051 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Lauren Tipton for her work in the office of Senator Seliger.
SR 1052 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Michael McKissack for his work in the office of Senator Seliger.
SR 1053 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Nicole Monsibais for her work in the office of Senator Seliger.
SR 1054 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Adam Blanchard for his work in the office of Senator Seliger.
SR 1100 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing William D. Hicks, Sr., on the occasion of his retirement from Amarillo High School.
SR 1111 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing J. Pat Richmond on the occasion of his retirement from West Texas A&M University.
SR 1180 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2833.
79th Regular Session
SB 120 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle by certain minors.
SB 394 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the definition of criminally injurious conduct for purposes of the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
SB 395 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
SB 396 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the interagency exchange of information regarding certain offenders with special needs.
SB 397 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used or intended to be used in the commission of certain criminal offenses.
SB 539 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of credit card or debit card abuse.
SB 540 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the computation of wealth per student in certain school districts.
SB 541 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to posting on the Internet information regarding certain residential property held by an appraisal district.
SB 605 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the declination of compensation by a candidate for constable.
SB 606 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
SB 607 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system for school districts located in counties with small populations.
SB 668 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the South Randall County Hospital District to invest district funds.
SB 669 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the terms of court of the 47th Judicial District.
SB 670 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the appointment of judges to the City of Amarillo municipal court.
SB 671 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Randall County.
SB 672 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the Randall County Juvenile Board.
SB 673 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Randall County.
SB 783 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
SB 952 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to medical support for a child.
SB 953 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to an energy-efficient building program.
SB 954 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the holding of a special election to fill a vacancy in the legislature.
SB 955 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to awards for certain members of the state military forces serving on active federal military duty.
SB 956 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the appointment and jurisdiction of cattle rangers.
SB 1046 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for West Texas A&M University.
SB 1047 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
SB 1135 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to certain time limits on and the consequences of a delay in the state's readiness to proceed with the trial of a criminal case.
SB 1136 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the method of selecting public members to serve on a county's salary grievance committee.
SB 1217 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the punishments authorized under the Texas Code of Military Justice.
SB 1301 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the transaction of business by the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Court of Appeals District.
SB 1302 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Ector County Hospital District.
SB 1303 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain employment records maintained by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 1304 Last Action: Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to projects that may be undertaken by certain development corporations with respect to business enterprises or business development.
SB 1461 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the offenses for which the use of wire, oral, or electronic interception devices may be authorized.
SB 1462 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
Caption: Relating to payment for livestock feeding and care charges.
SB 1463 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to combined municipal sales tax ballot propositions.
SB 1633 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain reports and records requested by the attorney general.
SB 1634 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the Texas Energy Education Council; authorizing the imposition of an assessment on producers of oil, gas, and condensate.
SB 1870 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District; validating certain district actions and proceedings.
SCR 8 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the chuck wagon as the official vehicle of Texas.
SCR 31 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle for their observance of the National Day of Prayer.
SCR 33 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon for hosting the art exhibit Capturing Western Legends: Russell and Remington's Canadian Frontier.
SJR 14 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing Potter or Randall County to abolish and reinstate the office of constable in the county or in a precinct of the county.
SR 35 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Medical Center Hospital Family Health Center in Odessa on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
SR 59 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tom Brown of Midland on receiving the Permian Basin Petroleum Association's Top Hand Award.
SR 76 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing District 5730 of Rotary International on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 251 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 1, 2005, as Texas Panhandle Day at the State Capitol.
SR 299 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Seth Huston of Perryton.
SR 398 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Norbert J. Dickman of Midland for being named the 2005 Person of Vision by the Permian Basin Branch of Prevent Blindness Texas.
SR 452 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Rural Rail Transportation Districts for improving rail transportation assets in Texas.
SR 476 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Lyceum Association on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
SR 477 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 29, 2005, as Cotton Day at the State Capitol.
SR 537 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Nancy Jo and Charles R. Perry of Odessa on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 538 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Children's Learning Centers of Amarillo on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.
SR 637 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the girls basketball team of Canyon High School for winning a state championship.
SR 638 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of J. Mark Fuller of Amarillo.
SR 665 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of George A. Donnelly, Jr., of Midland.
SR 697 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 27, 2005, as Big Spring Area Day at the Capitol.
SR 793 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the basketball team of Morton High School in Morton for winning a state championship.
SR 1074 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sam Brown of Oldham County for his contributions to the culture and literature of the Old West.
79th 1st Called Session
SB 86 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
SR 91 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the annual West Texas Barbecue Association Championship Cookoff as a Texas State Championship event.
79th 2nd Called Session
SB 29 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
79th 3rd Called Session
SCR 4 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the football team of Stratford High School in Stratford for winning the 2006 University Interscholastic League Class 1A state football chamionship.
SR 2 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Coalition of Health Services and Strategic Healthcare Initiative for their promotion of the NonStop program in Amarillo.
SR 3 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the memory of 19 fallen heroes on the occasion of the dedication of Station 19 at the Shamrock McKee refinery.
SR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the annual West Texas Barbecue Association Championship Cookoff as a Texas State Championship event.
78th 4th Called Session
SCR 3 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the Big Spring Veterans Administration Medical Center for providing quality medical treatment and care to our veterans.
SR 98 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Carole Durrett Graham of Amarillo.
SR 99 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the first Law Enforcement Ceremony in Big Spring.
SR 193 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the boys basketball team of Grady High School in Lenorah for winning a state championship.
SR 194 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Big Spring Refinery, ALON USA, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary celebration.
SR 195 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing First Baptist Church of Midland on the occasion of its 50th anniversary at its present location.