Legislation authored by Joe Straus
Includes legislation with Joe Straus as the primary author for the 79th through 85th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.
85th Regular Session | |
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HR 17 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Joseph Ray Perry of Paint Creek. |
HR 48 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Barbara Lynn Stephenson, wife of State Representative Phil Stephenson. |
HR 49 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Barbara "Babs" Nesbitt Miller, wife of State Representative Rick Miller. |
83rd Regular Session | |
HR 1965 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Melanie Trostel on her selection as a Distinguished College Scholar by The University of Texas at Austin. |
83rd 1st Called Session | |
HR 182 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Anthony John Sherwood Corbet on his retirement from the Pediatrix Medical Group of San Antonio. |
82nd Regular Session | |
HR 483 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Janette Overton Dixon of San Antonio. |
HR 559 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Caring for Children Foundation of Texas and commending all those associated with that organization. |
HR 1348 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Expressing the importance of pedestrian safety and driver awareness and welcoming the Alamo Council of the Blind to the Capitol. |
HR 1660 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Expressing the importance of pedestrian safety and driver awareness and welcoming the American Council of the Blind to the Capitol. |
HR 2580 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Superintendent Richard Middleton on his retirement from the North East Independent School District in San Antonio. |
81st Regular Session | |
HB 122 |
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the use of certain court costs in a criminal case for municipal programs enhancing public safety and security. |
HB 135 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting. |
HB 346 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the refund of the sales taxes imposed on real property repair and remodeling services for certain energy efficient facilities. |
HB 347 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the establishment of railroad quiet zones outside the boundaries of certain municipalities. |
HCR 123 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the recipients of the 2009 Texas Medal of Arts Awards. |
HR 4 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dulcenea Maria "Nellie" Munoz of Georgetown. |
HR 498 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Alan W. Dreeben of San Antonio on his receipt of the Chairman's Award from the Texas State University System. |
HR 1139 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Lee E. Henderson on the occasion of his retirement from Prairie View A&M University. |
HR 1279 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille and recognizing the Braille Revival League of Texas. |
HR 2261 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Representative Norma Chavez on her graduation from The University of Texas at Austin in May 2009. |
HR 2416 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the baptism of Ella Rachel Drai of Houston. |
80th Regular Session | |
HB 360 |
Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to venue in civil actions brought under the federal Employer's Liability Act or the Jones Act. |
HB 575 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care children to attend prekindergarten classes. |
HB 735 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the discontinuation of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund. |
HB 736 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the applicability of the Texas no-call list to campaign-related calls made using an automated telephone dialing system. |
HB 1081 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor bus-only lane program. |
HB 1082 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a pilot program to require reporting of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. |
HB 1217 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to allowing a municipal electric utility to enter into hedging contracts for certain commodities. |
HB 2132 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of a diabetes mellitus registry pilot program. |
HB 2567 |
Last Action: Recalled from subcommittee Caption: Relating to energy savings performance contracts. |
HB 2711 |
Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means Caption: Relating to multi-jurisdictional library districts. |
HB 3240 |
Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries Caption: Relating to building energy performance standards. |
HB 3241 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities. |
HB 3242 |
Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries Caption: Relating to this state's goal for electric energy efficiency. |
HB 3243 |
Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries Caption: Relating to requiring the installation of solar power generation panels in the construction of public schools. |
HB 3244 |
Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries Caption: Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities. |
HB 3245 |
Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries Caption: Relating to electric energy efficiency goals and programs. |
HB 3356 |
Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the acquisition of real property by public housing authorities. |
HB 3366 |
Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to a small employer health benefit plan premium assistance program. |
HB 3367 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the change in municipal boundaries by agreement between certain municipalities. |
HB 3692 |
Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the denial or revocation of bail for a person who violates certain court orders or conditions of bond related to victim or community safety and to the performance of community service by certain persons charged with certain alcohol-related offenses. |
HB 3693 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to energy demand, energy load, energy efficiency incentives, energy programs, and energy performance measures. |
HCR 77 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Firstmark Credit Union in San Antonio. |
HCR 228 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Bruce B. Cloud of San Antonio. |
HJR 6 |
Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to a person who violates certain court orders or conditions of release in a felony or family violence case. |
HJR 88 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow library districts to impose property taxes. |
HR 103 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the San Antonio Public Library on its receipt of a 2006 National Award for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. |
HR 711 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Alamo Heights High School football team on winning the University Interscholastic League Class 4A Division I state championship title. |
HR 1937 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Encouraging Texans to associate the white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individuals and to exercise caution when driving in proximity to such individuals. |
HR 2420 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher R. Morningstar of San Antonio. |
HR 2667 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children in San Antonio on its 60th anniversary. |
79th Regular Session | |
HB 3264 |
Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to conduct surety bonds as required by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. |
HB 3265 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the declaration of a mistrial in the punishment phase of a criminal proceeding. |
HB 3266 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the reimbursement by certain defendants for the cost of confinement in county jail. |
HB 3267 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain convicted felons from county jail to the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
HR 1014 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John Heard for being named a top youth volunteer in Texas for 2005 in the 10th annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. |
HR 1015 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert S. Morris of San Antonio. |
79th 1st Called Session | |
HR 402 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending R. R. Witt for his 1976 Fourth of July address in Terrell Hills. |
79th 3rd Called Session | |
HR 438 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher R. Morningstar of San Antonio. |