Legislation authored by Don Henderson
Includes legislation with Don Henderson as the primary author for the 63rd through 74th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.
74th Regular Session | |
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SB 192 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the administration and responsibilities of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. |
SB 290 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the delay of the employer trip reduction program. |
SB 495 |
Last Action: Referred to State Recreational Resources Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense involving sales of tickets to certain events; providing a penalty. |
SB 511 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to covenants not to compete. |
SB 516 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to approval of and objection to assignment of certain visiting judges. |
SB 577 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to pleas entered by a minor in justice or municipal court. |
SB 578 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the broadcasting, recording, videotaping, or photographing of a criminal proceeding. |
SB 636 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to a suit filed seeking to withhold information requested under the open records law and to the parties to the suit. |
SB 720 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the offense of barratry. |
SB 721 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to certain governmental purchasing requirements for alternative fuel vehicles. |
SB 737 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to exempting court reporting services from the sales and use tax. |
SB 738 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to nonlawyer representation in a forcible detainer or a forcible entry and detainer suit in justice court. |
SB 748 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to authorizing certain local governments to accept ownership of conveyed property in certain circumstances. |
SB 813 |
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain peace officers from the requirements of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act. |
SB 899 |
Last Action: Reported favorably as amended Caption: Relating to preservation of property rights and the valuation of condemned property. |
SB 900 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the admissibility in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship of evidence relating to the use or nonuse of a child passenger safety seat system or a safety belt in certain motor vehicles being operated on a highway. |
SB 901 |
Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments Caption: Relating to the investments of participants in the optional retirement program for faculty members employed in state-supported institutions of higher education. |
SB 902 |
Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar Caption: Relating to selection of the members of an appraisal review board. |
SB 903 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the assignment of certain former judges and justices. |
SB 904 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain fire and police departments to participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. |
SB 1101 |
Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to injunctive proceedings by the attorney general against persons engaged in the insurance business. |
SB 1102 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the appointment of probate masters for certain courts. |
SB 1103 |
Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to designate areas as scenic districts and to regulate various activities in the districts; providing a penalty. |
SB 1104 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the timely filing of alcoholic beverage permits, the delivery of liquor, the storage of certain alcoholic beverage records, and the shipment of alcoholic beverages. |
SB 1544 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to amending certain provisions of the Insurance Code, including those relating to authorized investments of insurers. |
SB 1545 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the seizure and sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes of abandoned real property in a municipality. |
SB 1572 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to encouraging the use of alternative dispute resolution in certain proceedings. |
SB 1573 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to powers and duties of parents appointed as conservators of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. |
SB 1575 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to certain advertising by attorneys. |
SB 1576 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the powers, duties, and operation of the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District. |
SB 1583 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to adjustment of certain liability limits for insurance coverage through the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association. |
SB 1584 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to rates for commercial windstorm and hail insurance coverage through the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association. |
SB 1585 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the Harris County Child Support Department. |
SB 1586 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the Texas Manufacturing Institute. |
SB 1587 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to immunity from liability of directors, officers, agents, and employees of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association and its participating insurers. |
SB 1590 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to registration and insurance requirements for a military collector's vehicle. |
SB 1611 |
Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the unsuitability of certain solid waste facility sites. |
SB 1612 |
Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the review of certain permitted solid waste facilities. |
SB 1613 |
Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to a clarification of the authority for denial, amendment, suspension, or revocation of permits under the Solid Waste Disposal Act. |
SB 1628 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to service and rates of a gas utility. |
SB 1629 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to tax rebates for qualified hotel projects. |
SB 1644 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of changes of long distance carriers; providing a penalty. |
SB 1687 |
Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the creation of certain judicial districts and to the offices of county attorney and district attorney of certain judicial districts. |
SCR 52 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Granting CW Systems, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Houston System. |
SCR 53 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Granting John R. Phenix & Associates, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Houston System. |
SCR 130 |
Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Directing the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt certain rules relating to attorney advertising. |
SCR 160 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending the students of Klein Forest High School and designating May 19, 1995, as a Day of Hope and Healing in Texas. |
SJR 56 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Proposing that the Supreme Court be directed to promulgate certain rules regarding lawyer advertising. |
SR 51 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., on his birthday. |
SR 54 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Dr. Don Collins of Klein for his notable achievements. |
SR 95 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Brian Timothy Moore on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 96 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Dr. Frank G. Moody, who has been selected as The Houston Surgical Society's Distinguished Houston Surgeon for 1995. |
SR 100 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jo Ann Buttarazzi of Harris County. |
SR 141 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mark William Price on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 142 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jason L. Carter of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 164 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Shely Leigh Patterson. |
SR 250 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jeffrey T. Mock of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 284 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Nathan J. Hay on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 343 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Travis Winfield Sampley on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 349 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Westfield High School Concert Band of Houston on being awarded the Sudler Flag of Honor by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. |
SR 407 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ted A. Wu on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 408 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sean Michael Dettloff of Kingwood on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 411 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Richard Olin Myers of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 412 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Robert William Elolf II of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 413 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mark Aaron Neiser of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 454 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Department for its accomplishments in providing for the safety needs of its community. |
SR 494 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tim and Faith Laibel on the occasion of the birth of their son, Michael Scott Laible. |
SR 537 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Christopher David Waldschmitt on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 538 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Alexander Rushworth of Spring on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 595 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jerry Eubanks of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 596 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Merrick Ales on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 758 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Amanda Bentley of Houston for her participation in the Texas Capitol Rededication Parade. |
SR 840 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Christy Sanders of Spring on being selected as the recipient of a Texas Career and Technology Education Award. |
SR 841 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jeffrey Wist of Spring on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 842 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Michael Davila of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 979 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Geoffry M. Neundorfer of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 980 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating David Hackenson of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 981 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Javier Alcala of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 982 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Michael L. Everett, Jr., of Spring on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 983 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Randy L. and Melissa K. Wooten on the birth of their daughter, Alexandra Rae Wooten. |
SR 1039 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ray Allan Rincon on his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin. |
SR 1040 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Carrie Perreault on her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin. |
SR 1299 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3235. |
SR 1339 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. William Sands Harris. |
73rd Regular Session | |
SB 88 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the validation of governmental acts and proceedings by municipalities. |
SB 118 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the use of in-house counsel by the State Securities Board. |
SB 166 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to changes in a property tax appraisal roll. |
SB 244 |
Last Action: Recommitted to committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of video lottery games; providing penalties. |
SB 262 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the registration of property tax consultants. |
SB 341 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the use of county roads for festivals and civic events. |
SB 370 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the designation of benzodiazepine as a controlled substance under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. |
SB 385 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the responsibility of the General Services Commission and other state agencies in certain personnel matters. |
SB 475 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the availability to a defendent of certain materials obtained through a crime stoppers advisory program or a local crime stoppers program and to the certification of local crime stoppers programs to receive certain payments from defendants. |
SB 476 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the contributions and eligibility for retirement benefits of certain members of the Texas County and District Retirement System. |
SB 497 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority and responsibility of the Texas Motor Vehicle Board of the Texas Department of Transportation. |
SB 505 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation of property development and development plats by a zoned or unzoned municipality with a population of more than 1.5 million. |
SB 506 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the creation of multiple panels of, and to the operation of, a municipality's zoning board of adjustment; providing for the repeal of zoning regulations. |
SB 548 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to judicial review of ad valorem tax appraisals of oil and gas pipelines and of electric transmission and distribution lines. |
SB 596 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the requirement that the chief justice deliver a state of the judiciary message to the legislature. |
SB 610 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the composition of a county bail bond board. |
SB 680 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to allowing a limited partnership to operate as a common carrier for the transportation by pipeline of certain materials. |
SB 682 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation and operation of tow trucks and storage facilities; providing penalties. |
SB 709 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the management, investment, and expenditure of funds held by public institutions of higher education. |
SB 777 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to statutory construction. |
SB 857 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to court fees and costs in certain family law actions; making an appropriation to the attorney general. |
SB 858 |
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the payment of child support to local registries and the Title IV-D registry for the collection of court-ordered child support and income withholding for child support, and to retroactive child support. |
SB 859 |
Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to the use of hearing officers in teacher hearings. |
SB 860 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the suspension of a public school teacher without pay. |
SB 861 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the creation, operation, and organization of certain courts in this state. |
SB 862 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to certain hotel facilities. |
SB 863 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors. |
SB 864 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to driver's licenses, permits, and resident and nonresident operating privileges. |
SB 865 |
Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to appraisal review boards and to certain property tax agreements. |
SB 1227 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the offenses of barratry, falsely holding oneself out as a lawyer, and the unauthorized practice of law; relating to solicitations regarding certain investigative, legal, and health care professional employment; providing penalties. |
SB 1228 |
Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to certain solicitations regarding professional employment. |
SB 1229 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the administration of certain districts providing fire and emergency services. |
SB 1230 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the conveyance of parks in certain municipalities. |
SB 1231 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to certain information required of property and casualty insurers. |
SB 1244 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the use of alternative fuels; establishing a alternative fuels council, developing an alternative fuels program, and managing certain appropriated funds. |
SB 1245 |
Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to athletic trainers. |
SB 1268 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to elections concerning zoning issues in home-rule municipalities. |
SB 1333 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense involving sales of tickets to certain events; providing a penalty. |
SB 1382 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to changing the date of a political subdivision's general election for officers. |
SB 1431 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Relating to approval of and objection to assignment of certain visiting judges. |
SB 1457 |
Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 of Harris County, Texas. |
SB 1464 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation by home-rule municipalities of streets, avenues, alleys, and boulevards on which certain residences are located. |
SB 1466 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to appraisal districts, appraisal review boards, property tax appraisal rolls, property tax collections, and property tax appeals. |
SCR 8 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Granting John R. Phenix & Associates, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Houston System. |
SCR 43 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Requesting the Council of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar to provide advisory assistance to the Senate Committee on Jurisprudence. |
SCR 107 |
Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Authorizing the chief clerk of the house to return House Bill 1564 to the senate for further consideration. |
SCR 108 |
Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Authorizing the chief clerk of the house to return H.B. 7 to the senate for further consideration. |
SCR 112 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk to make corrections to H.B. 2685. |
SR 25 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kevin Farnsworth on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 26 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Aaron Theilhorn on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 28 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Chris Hardisty on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 29 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Andy Speyer on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 87 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Nathan J. Davis of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 88 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jan White, who was chosen "Council Woman of the Year" for the Houston 1960 Chapter of the Women's Council of Realtors for 1992. |
SR 89 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Travis Smith of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 308 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Clinton John Burkholder on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 309 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Aaron Parker on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 427 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the volunteers who work with Family Outreach Center, Incorporated, of North Harris County and the Spring Branch/Memorial Family Outreach Center, Incorporated. |
SR 442 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. Jerome Nathaniel Sherman of Houston. |
SR 469 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Marilyn D. Rhinehart of Spring, who was selected as a recipient of the 1992 T. R. Fehrenbach Book Award by the Texas Historical Commission and Dow Chemical Company. |
SR 478 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Carol Black of Avondale, Pennsylvania, for her perseverance and adventuresome spirit and declaring her an honorary Texan. |
SR 489 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Michael Mathena of Spring on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 490 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Philip Gonzalez on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 491 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Eric Waligura of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 492 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tony Lyons on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 493 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jeff Moore on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 494 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Stephen Lunsford of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 495 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating David Mensing on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 528 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Brent Dyer of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 529 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ronald L. Lewis, Jr., of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 533 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dorothy Elaine Gillis Lindsey on the occasion of her 65th birthday. |
SR 696 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Oak Creek Elementary School in the Spring Independent School District on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. |
SR 697 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing ITT Educational Services, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. |
SR 698 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Anthony Wayne Hearn on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 699 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jeffery Michael Parson on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 700 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Scott Alan Parson on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 701 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Michael W. Mathena of Spring on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 702 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jason Gardner of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 703 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jonathan Balas on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 704 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Craig Jeter on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 705 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Stephen Anthis on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 742 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Krahn Elementary School of the Klein Independent School District on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. |
SR 849 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John Evans on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 857 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Donald V. and Marjorie Blanton Henderson of Houston on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. |
SR 912 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Hildebrandt Intermediate School for earning second place in the middle school division of the H.E.B./General Land Office Environmental Challenge. |
SR 913 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Carol Sheridan McGee of Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the occasion of her 47th birthday. |
SR 970 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the founding fathers and mothers of the Texas Junior State for their drive and determination in achieving statehood. |
SR 971 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Bobbie Jo Choice Shephard for being selected as the 1993 Humanitarian of the Year by The Accomplishers, a group of Christians from various churches in Houston and the surrounding area. |
SR 972 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Brett O'Neil of Spring on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 973 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Stan Weiss on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. |
SR 1043 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kelly Rueben Short, who was named Outstanding Male Student from Episcopal High School in Houston. |
72nd Regular Session | |
SB 5 |
Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to requiring an election before the adoption or implementation of a rail plan by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities. |
SB 252 |
Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to the issuance of a permit for a hazardous waste processing, storage, or disposal facility. |
SB 543 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the continuation, functions, and operations of the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission, including the advancement of superconductivity research through engineering and science recruiting and to the bonding authority of the commission, of finance corporations established by the commission, and of other state agencies. |
SB 544 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Board of Irrigators; providing penalties. |
SB 545 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying; providing penalties. |
SB 638 |
Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to restrictions on the issuance of a permit for a salt dome hazardous waste storage, processing, or disposal facility. |
SB 708 |
Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on a motor vehicle sold using seller financing. |
SB 772 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the appraisal and assessment of property for property taxes and to property that is omitted from a property tax appraisal roll, valuation notification, appraisal district and appraisal review board hearings; to property tax liens, interest, and exemptions; and regarding tax appeal attorney's fees. |
SB 773 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain persons who represent or advise others in property tax matters; providing a criminal penalty. |
SB 844 |
Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President Caption: Relating to certain assessments imposed on insurance companies to cover costs of state examination. |
SB 845 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the power of the commissioners court in a county with a population of 2.39 million or more to set an optional motor vehicle registration fee in an amount not to exceed $10. |
SB 921 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the microfilming of local government records by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. |
SB 1055 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to county approval of annexations by certain municipalities. |
SB 1141 |
Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President Caption: Relating to credits for reinsurance for domestic ceding insurers. |
SB 1158 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to contractual limitations periods and notice requirements in certain substantial commercial transactions. |
SB 1159 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to liability of subscribers and shareholders of Texas business corporations. |
SB 1179 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to exceptions from certain requirements to purchase or lease vehicles exceeding 39.5 feet in length and capable of using alternative fuels on the grounds of unavailability of such vehicles. |
SB 1208 |
Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the sales and use tax on gasoline and diesel fuel. |
SB 1236 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to brackets establishing ranges of cash advances or balances to which certain rates of charges apply under certain state credit law. |
SB 1473 |
Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to an exemption from the gas production tax for gas produced as a result of qualified enhanced completion or production techniques. |
SB 1474 |
Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to a credit for the gas and oil production tax for certain dry hole costs. |
SB 1478 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the production allowable for a well in a newly discovered gas field. |
SCR 55 |
Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Granting John R. Phenix & Associates, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Houston System. |
SR 13 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jonathan Stephen Smith for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 30 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jason Lombardo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 37 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating David Todd Harris for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 79 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating James Waldron Mitchell of Kingswood, Texas, on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 80 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Bob Michael of Houston, Texas, for his 13 years of splendid service to the Boy Scouts of America. |
SR 147 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating David Bryan Tupper of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 151 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Requesting that the City of Houston, the Houston City Council, and the Department of Aviation not impose an airport access tax for off-site parking lots. |
SR 166 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Todd Eudy of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 168 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Laurent-Christopher Therivel of Kingwood on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 178 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ryan Christopher Runkle on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 179 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bryan Edwards of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 241 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Michael Cooper from the Spring 4-H Club for being selected to participate in the House Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble. |
SR 367 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Katie McMahon for her outstanding achievements as a member of the Katy 4-H Club. |
SR 459 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Gordon Hansen of Spring for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 460 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Atman Madhukar Trivedi of Houston for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 549 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Mrs. Geneva Blackburn of Lubbock on her 70th birthday. |
SR 572 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jim Hook of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 630 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Anita Beneke, M.D., for her involvement in the excellent preceptorship program of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. |
SR 721 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jason Van Kirk of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 722 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Klein Oak High School Strutters of Spring on receiving top honors in the Miss Drill Team U.S.A. Pageant held in Torrance, California. |
SR 723 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Thomas Ellerbrock of Kingwood on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 724 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Joining with Archbishop Patrick Flores and the entire nation in paying tribute to the Karate Kids of America Program on May 19, 1991. |
SR 731 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rusty Major of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 732 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Brian Thorp of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 733 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Patrik Nilsson of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 734 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Hoa Le of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 735 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Peter Jensen of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 825 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Edward F. Bartsch for his enthusiastic participation in the preceptorship program of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. |
72nd 1st Called Session | |
SR 18 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Christopher Scott Sweeney on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 19 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating George G. Gentes, Jr., on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 28 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Benjamin Mitchem of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 29 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Andrew Kerr on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 54 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Keith Love on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 275 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Richard Odum on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 276 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending and applauding Bryan Lee Garrison in recognition of achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 277 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 441st Transportation Company Army Reserve Unit for its exemplary service to their country. |
72nd 2nd Called Session | |
SR 14 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bryan Waters on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 53 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Eric Gilless of Troop 900 on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 54 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 192nd Supply Company Army Reserve Unit for its exemplary service to the United States. |
72nd 3rd Called Session | |
SR 8 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Extending congratulations to Dereck C. Voorhies of Spring on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 9 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Extending congratulations to Cesar Alexander Sylva of Troop 652 on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 86 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Encouraging the Goodyear Tire Company to reconsider leaving the Goodyear Airship in Spring. |
72nd 4th Called Session | |
SB 7 |
Last Action: House passage as amended reported Caption: Relating to the validation of government acts and proceedings regarding certain bond elections in municipalities with a population of more than 1.5 million. |
71st Regular Session | |
SB 86 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to a deed of trust on a homestead. |
SB 94 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the designation of certain bonds as college savings bonds. |
SB 113 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to the confirmation election for certain regional water districts. |
SB 165 |
Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to creation and operation of the Texas exporters loan fund. |
SB 189 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities and passenger conduct thereon; authorizing penalties. |
SB 331 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the designation of certain county toll roads as controlled access toll roads. |
SB 334 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to authorized investments of and the transaction of business by certain domestic insurance companies with defined clearing corporations. |
SB 364 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners courts of certain counties to set maximum speed limits on highways, roads, and streets that provide access to county toll roads and similar thoroughfares. |
SB 404 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to certain exemptions from the open records law. |
SB 516 |
Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to exempting oil produced from marginally economic leases and gas produced from marginally economic wells from production taxes. |
SB 528 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the abolishment of the state board of canvassers. |
SB 529 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the continuation, name change, and operation of the Natural Fibers and Food Protein Commission. |
SB 530 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission. |
SB 531 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the State Property Tax Board. |
SB 740 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to the purchasing, lease, or conversion of motor vehicles by state agencies, school districts, and local transit authorities and districts to assure use of compressed natural gas or other alternative fuels. |
SB 748 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the offense for abandoning a child. |
SB 749 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the payment of ad valorem taxes pending an appeal of an ad valorem tax determination. |
SB 750 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the interest paid on certain ad valorem tax refunds. |
SB 751 |
Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Relating to the parties to an appeal of an ad valorem tax determination and to the payment of taxes pending the appeal. |
SB 785 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to securities exempt from The Securities Act. |
SB 933 |
Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Relating to the appeal of an ad valorem tax determination. |
SB 934 |
Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Relating to the issuance of a subpoena by an appraisal review board. |
SB 953 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the establishment of equivalent membership service credit for employment with certain private schools by members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
SB 963 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to providing tax and regulatory relief as incentives for the production of certain gas that is difficult or expensive to produce. |
SB 970 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to the duration of certain leases made by certain municipalities. |
SB 1032 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the Harris County Regional District No. 2. |
SB 1034 |
Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Relating to a property owner's remedies for unequal appraisal and other actions of the appraisal district or appraisal review board. |
SB 1060 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the authority of a person to stand in a roadway to solicit charitable contributions. |
SB 1075 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to the authority and procedure for approving the revision of a subdivision plat in certain incorporated areas of a county. |
SB 1076 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to the assignment of statutory probate court judges. |
SB 1079 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the regulation of airborne fireworks by certain counties; providing a penalty. |
SB 1089 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to bank loan fees; providing a penalty. |
SB 1092 |
Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the payment of ad valorem taxes pending an appeal of a tax determination and to the interest paid on a tax refund after an appeal. |
SB 1163 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to an action to enjoin acts damaging to business reputation or to a trade name or mark. |
SB 1280 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the creation, confirmation election, director's qualifications, matching funds, and exclusions of property from a regional water district. |
SB 1302 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the refund of premiums from premium finance companies. |
SB 1303 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the authority to set maximum speed limits on causeways, bridges, tunnels, turnpikes, or highways in certain counties. |
SB 1312 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to ad valorem tax abatement in a reinvestment zone. |
SB 1368 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the exclusion of land from a municipal utility district. |
SB 1369 |
Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to ad valorem tax abatement by a conservation and reclamation district. |
SB 1370 |
Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to procedures for the application for special property tax appraisals and to the granting, denial, and review of those applications. |
SB 1371 |
Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee Caption: Relating to the appointment of the board of directors of an appraisal district. |
SB 1390 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to creation of the Texas capital access fund and the economic development of the state. |
SB 1418 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to video recording of certain activity at an unmanned teller machine. |
SB 1419 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the liability of certain homeowners organizations and the volunteers and employees of the organizations. |
SB 1427 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to liability of subscribers and shareholders of Texas business corporations. |
SB 1428 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to authority of State of Texas to make agreements to indemnify against loss or damage certain art and artifacts. |
SB 1641 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the electronic funds transfer of the compensation and reimbursement of municipal officers and employees. |
SB 1770 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to the statutory probate courts in Harris County. |
SB 1783 |
Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem taxation, the administration of ad valorem taxes, and the administrative and judicial review of ad valorem tax matters; providing criminal penalties. |
SB 1821 |
Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to the definition of family homes as community-based residential homes exclusively for disabled persons. |
SCR 8 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of former State Representative Albert Brown. |
SCR 37 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Granting Sibley and Associates, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and The University of Texas System. |
SCR 45 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Granting Mission Construction, Inc., permission to sue the state and the Parks and Wildlife Commission. |
SCR 52 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Granting John Phenix and Associates, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Houston System. |
SCR 70 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Directing the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to issue "U.S. Judge" plates to federal bankruptcy judges residing in Texas. |
SCR 139 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Spring High School for their substance abuse prevention and education program. |
SJR 8 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide the public with an investment alternative to use in financing a college education. |
SJR 16 |
Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county surveyor in certain counties. |
SJR 21 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to qualifications for office of certain judges. |
SR 14 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Expressing the appreciation and gratitude of the Senate to Dr. Jack Haley, Capitol Physician, January 11, 1989. |
SR 22 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Jason Sweeney of Kinkaid High School. |
SR 50 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating George W. Schalles IV. |
SR 58 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Steven D. Doan on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 76 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Dorothy Hall Haley on being named Woman of the Year. |
SR 117 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Stuart Bush on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 118 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Mitchell Sadler on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 119 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Gregory Corinth on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 131 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Extending congratulations to Eugene Chen on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 132 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Extending congratulations to Christopher W. Jones on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 169 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Bruce Palmer on the occasion of his retirement from AAA Auto Club. |
SR 170 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Allen Walker on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 200 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Danielle Denise Fisher for her outstanding academic achievement. |
SR 256 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Charles E. Simmons of Houston on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 306 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Commending Ashford Elementary School in Houston for receiving the 1989 Outstanding Volunteer Program. |
SR 324 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Lorin Theiss on attaining the Gold Medal of Achievement. |
SR 415 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Kevin Soniat on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 416 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Tyler L. Burgener on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 417 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Lucero Raul Parodi on becoming a United States citizen. |
SR 499 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Derek Gentry on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 526 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Alan Gluth on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 558 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Jon Christopher Moore on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 559 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Clifton Kyle Netterville on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 572 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Commending the students, faculty and administrators of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District for their exceptional educational program as they celebrate their golden anniversary. |
SR 580 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Eric Warnsman on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 581 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Paul Ryan Bierwagen of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 758 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Christopher Elbert Coker of Spring on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 869 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Extending congratulations to Nathan Mickle on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 870 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Extending congratulations to Davis Rumsey on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 871 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Extending congratulations to Michael Young of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 872 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Extending congratulations to Kreg Gotschall on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 873 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Extending congratulations to John Bowman of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
71st 1st Called Session | |
SCR 4 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Granting John Phenix and Associates, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Houston System. |
SCR 5 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Granting Glenn H. Johnson, John Neale and Roberto Pensotti permission to sue the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Department. |
SR 11 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating John Monroig on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 12 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Scott A. Buehler of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 16 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Michael C. Peabody of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 70 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Marcus David Chance of Spring on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 206 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating J.P. Villont of Katy on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 207 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Randal M. Whiddon on attaining the Gold Medal of Achievement from the Royal Rangers. |
71st 3rd Called Session | |
SB 27 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to certain assessments imposed on insurance companies to cover costs of state examination. |
SB 32 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the designation of enterprise zones. |
SR 15 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Thomas L. St. John, Jr., of Houston on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 16 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Philip Michael Nicosia of Spring on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 25 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Brad Holt on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 26 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Patrick Williams on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. |
SR 45 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Congratulating Dr. Harold Guthrie on being named 1989 Superintendent of the Year. |
SR 71 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: In memory of Jack M. Fields, Sr. |
71st 4th Called Session | |
SB 37 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the designation of enterprise zones. |
SB 45 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to certain assessments imposed on insurance companies to cover costs of state examination. |
SB 75 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the Texas Department of Commerce. |
SB 92 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to requiring an election before the adoption or implementation of a rail plan by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities. |
SR 26 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: Commending the Kid's Way program for its superlative efforts on behalf of the youth of Houston. |
71st 5th Called Session | |
SB 21 |
Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to requiring an election before the adoption or implementation of a rail plan by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities. |
SB 28 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the Texas Department of Commerce. |
SB 29 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the designation of enterprise zones. |
71st 6th Called Session | |
SB 22 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to requiring an election before the adoption or implementation of a rail plan by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities. |
SR 36 |
Last Action: Read & adopted Caption: In memory of James Quayle Burke. |
70th Regular Session | |
SB 172 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain money and benefits under a life, health, or accident insurance policy from execution, attachment, garnishment, seizure, or other legal or equitable process. |
SB 173 |
Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to the membership of the State Board of Dental Examiners. |
SB 174 |
Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to the date on which the attendance of students for the first semester of the regular public school term begins. |
SB 252 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to regulation of contract motor carriers. |
SB 260 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87 Caption: Relating to liability of certain directors of certain corporations and associations. |
SB 349 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87 Caption: Relating to the payment of tolls imposed for the use of certain county toll roads and other facilities; providing a penalty. |
SB 350 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the effect of an ad valorem tax abatement agreement on other taxing units. |
SB 429 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the appointment of a fire department assistant chief in certain cities. |
SB 445 |
Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to a worker's lien on aircraft for repairs and maintenance. |
SB 446 |
Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to the manufacture, sale, or possession of a document that is deceptively similar to a driver's license or certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety; providing criminal penalties. |
SB 708 |
Last Action: Referred to Liquor Regulation Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage law masters in certain counties. |
SB 709 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the offering for sale, sale, possession, and use of certain fireworks in certain counties; providing penalties. |
SB 710 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the ability of certain inmates to earn good conduct time after a revocation of parole or mandatory supervision. |
SB 711 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the prosecution for the offense of issuance of a bad check and the effect of that prosecution on other prosecutions. |
SB 712 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the activities of private investigators, the protection and custody of children who are the subjects of certain court orders, and to the creation of the offense of agreeing to abduct a child from custody. |
SB 713 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the regulation of outdoor signs in the unincorporated area of certain counties; providing criminal penalties. |
SB 824 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Relating to bank loan fees. |
SB 892 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, including the nonsubstantive codification of various laws omitted from enacted codes and conforming codifications enacted by the 69th Legislature to other acts of that legislature. |
SB 895 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to conforming the Judicial Title of the Government Code to certain Acts of the 69th Legislature, conforming that title to amendments to the constitution proposed by the 69th Legislature and adopted by the voters, and to nonsubstantively codifying in that title certain related statutes. |
SB 944 |
Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to the length of time a hospital, hospital authority, or hospital district is required to retain medical records. |
SB 945 |
Last Action: Effective on 1/1/88 Caption: Relating to property exemptions from assessment and collection for highway improvements in certain counties. |
SB 946 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to a premium reduction under homeowners insurance for provision of certain law enforcement protection. |
SB 948 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the abolition of the State Ethics Advisory Commission. |
SB 949 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the organization, operation, and powers of the State Board of Insurance. |
SB 958 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the rate of the local sales and use tax imposed by certain transportation authorities. |
SB 959 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the certification of law enforcement communications officers by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education; providing a penalty. |
SB 960 |
Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to a contract proposing to create a security interest in homestead property for certain loans. |
SB 1080 |
Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to deadlines for filing certain financial statements and to forms provided by the secretary of state. |
SB 1081 |
Last Action: Effective on 1/1/88 Caption: Relating to certain registrations and reports filed with the secretary of state. |
SB 1082 |
Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, and operation of regional districts under Chapter 50, Water Code and the assumption of debt of a regional district by a city. |
SB 1083 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to issuance of and collection of fees on bad checks. |
SB 1198 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to certain procedures used in the trial of criminal cases, including the joinder of offenses, waiver of jury trial, and prosecution under provisions of the Speedy Trial Act. |
SB 1199 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to recording the sale of certain chemical precursors to controlled substances; providing a penalty. |
SB 1200 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to certain motor vehicle insurance premium deductions. |
SB 1222 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the purchase and disposition of crafted precious metals. |
SB 1223 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to requiring certain businesses to obtain identification of persons who sell or pledge personal property to those businesses. |
SB 1224 |
Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to exempting oil and gas produced from certain new wells from the production tax. |
SB 1225 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to the creation of reinvestment zones and to the abatement of ad valorem taxes in reinvestment zones. |
SB 1393 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to a uniform size for certain supplies and equipment used by state agencies. |
SB 1394 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the application of the sunset act to the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District. |
SB 1434 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to recounts of elections. |
SB 1435 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to activities that may be performed by cooperative associations and their systems. |
SB 1455 |
Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to a restriction of the use of certain indemnity provisions in certain construction contracts. |
SB 1476 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to notice that a driver's license and motor vehicle registration have been suspended for failure to maintain financial responsibility. |
SB 1477 |
Last Action: Referred to Science & Technology Caption: Relating to creation of a Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston-University Park. |
SB 1481 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the alteration and redefinition of the boundaries of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 77. |
SB 1514 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to the rate of certain county hotel occupancy taxes and to the uses of hotel tax revenue in certain counties. |
SB 1515 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to repeal of the highway improvement law for a county with over two million inhabitants. |
SB 1523 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the taking of acknowledgments or proofs of written instruments outside the United States and the recording of instruments acknowledged outside the United States. |
SB 1529 |
Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to authority of the Texas Water Commission to authorize certain districts to proceed under federal bankruptcy law. |
SB 1530 |
Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to exempting oil produced from marginally economic leases and gas produced from marginally economic wells from production taxes. |
SCR 13 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Endorsing the proposed settlement agreement between the city of Austin and the state regarding purchase of electricity. |
SCR 14 |
Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Granting Sibley and Associates, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Houston. |
SCR 106 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Granting John R. Phenix and Associates, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Houston. |
SR 208 | Caption: Commending the Texas Federation of Republican Women. |
SR 576 | Caption: Commending Dr. Paul Ching-Wu Chu of the University of Houston. |
70th 2nd Called Session | |
SB 16 |
Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to liability limits for a health care liability claim. |
SB 22 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the duty of certain cities to pick up employees' contributions to the municipal pension system. |
SB 39 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the organization of and the administration of the insurance laws by the State Board of Insurance and the commissioner of insurance. |
SB 50 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to certain government leases regarding airport matters. |
SB 79 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to the accountability review and tax rate of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities. |
SB 99 |
Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Relating to the making of payments to a crime stoppers program as a condition of probation. |
SCR 21 |
Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Granting Macon Engineering, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and The Texas A&M University. |
SJR 3 |
Last Action: Left as pending business in comm. Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to liability limits for a health care liability claim. |
69th Regular Session | |
SB 106 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to local regulation of certain sexually oriented business activities; providing penalties. |
SB 107 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate fireworks; providing a penalty. |
SB 133 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the composition of a city planning commission in certain cities. |
SB 134 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to notice of, the furnishing of services after, and the treatment of property in a special district in regard to, a municipal annexation. |
SB 228 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain carriers of currency, coin, securities, and certain other items. |
SB 245 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to provide law enforcement services on a fee basis, to duties of deputies, and to municipal liability. |
SB 246 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the creation of a department of county park rangers hired as peace officers in certain counties. |
SB 289 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to denial, revocation, or suspension of a registration as a securities dealer, agent, or salesman and to the probation or reprimand of such a person. |
SB 347 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to adopt rules regarding the operation of certain motor vehicles on public highways; providing a penalty. |
SB 348 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to pooling certain related employer units of a multiple employer trust into subgroups for ratemaking purposes. |
SB 349 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to certain compensation for officers of life insurance companies. |
SB 413 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the authorization and regulation of preferred provider health insurance plans. |
SB 527 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to factors to be considered in issuing, amending, or renewing a permit to discharge certain effluent into or adjacent to water in this state. |
SB 528 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the discharge of certain effluent within one mile of a park, playground, or schoolyard. |
SB 582 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/amendments Caption: Relating to regulation of contract motor carriers. |
SB 588 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the regulation of air conditioning contractors and the penalty for practicing air conditioning contracting without a license. |
SB 608 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the levy and collection of assessments on property by certain counties to finance highway improvements. |
SB 642 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to acquire certain property for scenic preservation. |
SB 643 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Amending Article 4477-9a, Sec. 5.01(1) of Vernon's Civil Statutes relating to abandoned motor vehicles; and declaring an emergency. |
SB 746 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of certain state-licensed foreign bank agencies. |
SB 772 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 1; and declaring an emergency. |
SB 773 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 2; and declaring an emergency. |
SB 774 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 3; and declaring an emergency. |
SB 775 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 4; and declaring an emergency. |
SB 776 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 5; and declaring an emergency. |
SB 777 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 6; and declaring an emergency. |
SB 778 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 7; and declaring an emergency. |
SB 779 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 8; and declaring an emergency. |
SB 780 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 9; and declaring an emergency. |
SB 893 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to amending Section 26(b), state Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Act (Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), to repeal the requirement that cities of 1,500,000 or more population pay the full amount of a fireman's or policeman's salary for the period of his accumulated sick leave, without limitation, upon his death, termination or retirement. |
SB 1019 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to eligibility for credit in the Judicial Retirement System of Texas for military service. |
SB 1020 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to eligibility of former district judges to be assigned as judicial officers. |
SB 1055 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to adoption by estoppel of a child who dies before its adoption is finalized and to the birth and death records of that child. |
SB 1056 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the protection and custody of children who are the subjects of certain court orders or who are the subjects of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. |
SB 1137 |
Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the use by school districts of educational and personnel programs developed by the district. |
SB 1138 |
Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested cal. Caption: Relating to use of assumed names by foreign insurance corporations. |
SB 1139 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a toll road authority to regulate or prohibit the placement of signs on toll roads and to compensation and methods of payment of compensation to sign owners and owners of real property on which removed signs were located; providing a penalty. |
SB 1205 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the offense of issuance of a bad check. |
SB 1206 |
Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the activities of private investigators and the protection and custody of children who are the subjects of certain court orders. |
SB 1207 |
Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to restrictions on issuance of school district refunding bonds. |
SB 1208 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the persons authorized to operate an emergency medical services vehicle under certain circumstances. |
SB 1210 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the regulation of persons who produce, transport, or dispose of waste in certain counties outside the corporate limits of a city; providing penalties. |
SB 1272 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of regional districts for water supply, sanitary sewer, and wastewater drainage purposes under Article XVI, Section 59, Texas Constitution. |
SB 1285 |
Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the placement of signs on public roads; providing a penalty. |
SB 1286 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of rural fire prevention districts. |
SB 1312 |
Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of the Northgate Crossing Municipal Utility District No. 2. |
SB 1313 |
Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of the Northgate Crossing Municipal Utility District No. 1. |
SB 1347 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, expansion, and financing of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 311. |
SB 1414 |
Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the classification of firemen and policemen in certain cities; educational incentive pay and appointments in certain cities; assignment pay of firemen and policemen in certain cities; eligibility to be a police officer in certain cities; examiniation procedures in certain cities; disciplinary suspensions in certain cities; hearing examiners; use of polygraph examinations in certain cities; appeal process; uncompensated duty in certain cities; accumulated sick leave in certain cities; grievance procedures in certain cities; amending Section 8, Chapter 325, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947 (Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); amending Sec. 8B of Chapter 83, Acts of the 66th Legislature, Regular Session, 1979 as amended by Section 1, Chapter 338, Acts of the 68th Legislature, Regular Session 1983 (Sec. 8B, Article 1269m, Vernon's Annotated Texas Civil Statutes); amending Section 9, Chapter 325, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947 (Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); amending Section 13, Chapter 325, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947 (Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); Chapter 420, Acts of the 68th Legislature, Regular Session, 1983 (Sec. 16b., 16c. and 16d. of Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); amending Section 18, Chapter 325, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947 (Sec. 18, Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and adding Section 16e., 20A, and 29; and declaring an emergency. |
SCR 58 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing Mrs. Ophie "Donna" Shults for her 30 years with the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department in Houston, Texas. |
SCR 145 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring retiring principal of Stratford Senior High School, Mr. Dale Stafford. |
SR 35 | Caption: Extending congratulations to the Houston Junior Volleyball Stars. |
SR 153 | Caption: Commending David Lee. |
SR 159 | Caption: Extending congratulations to Jeffrey L. Jones. |
SR 180 | Caption: Commending Jennifer Paige Odam. |
SR 181 | Caption: Commending Matthew Curts Odam. |
SR 209 | Caption: Extending congratulations to Paul May. |
SR 255 | Caption: Extending congratulations to Adam C. Schmitt. |
SR 256 | Caption: Commending James M. Delahanty. |
SR 257 | Caption: Extending congratulations to Paul A. Broman. |
SR 258 | Caption: Commending Stephen H. Lewis. |
SR 259 | Caption: Commending Jeffrey S. Namendorf. |
SR 260 | Caption: Extending congratulations to Howard Tsoi. |
SR 309 | Caption: Congratulating Les Griffith on being named "National Quality Dealer of 1985". |
SR 314 | Caption: Extending congratulations to Nikolaus Volgenau. |
SR 336 | Caption: Extending congratulations to Christopher Carlsson. |
SR 385 | Caption: Extending congratulations to Baker family 50th family reunion. |
SR 470 | Caption: Extending congratulations to Tom Yemington. |
SR 471 | Caption: Extending congratulations to Kenny Shelton. |
SR 472 | Caption: Extending congratulations to Andy Jones. |
69th 2nd Called Session | |
SB 30 |
Last Action: Meeting canceled Caption: Relating to the closing of a savings and loan association under certain circumstances. |
SB 55 |
Last Action: Tagged in committee Caption: Relating to the purchase of electricity for state-owned buildings located in the city of Austin, Travis County, Texas. |
SCR 9 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Granting Sibley and Associates, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Houston. |
69th 3rd Called Session | |
SB 35 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the amount of the discount allowed sellers and retailers collecting sales and use taxes. |
SR 22 | Caption: Memorial resolution for George T. Parsons, Jr. |
68th Regular Session | |
SB 46 |
Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to local regulation of a business that sells alcoholic beverages and in which an employee engages in certain sexually oriented conduct. |
SB 47 |
Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain cigarette tax revenue to the local parks, recreation, and open space fund. |
SB 86 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to vehicles hauling loose materials on highways; providing penalties. |
SB 149 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of state savings and loan associations and the savings and loan department, to the continuation of the office of the savings and loan commissioner, and to his powers and duties; providing for fees and their use; prescribing procedures for acquiring voting securities or control of an association; giving an association benefits of provisions of Chapter 4, Business & Commerce Code; providing for incorporation of a savings and loan association to take over an association deemed to be in unsafe condition; defining offenses and providing enforcement procedures and penalties. |
SB 237 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to a moratorium on the issuance of certain waste discharge permits. |
SB 320 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to penalties and interest on delinquent county hotel occupancy taxes and to reporting and remittance requirements by hotel owners or operators. |
SB 379 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the construction and financing of certain facilities as part of parking stations in certain counties. |
SB 443 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate fireworks; providing penalty. |
SB 545 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to offering for sale or selling fireworks to a child under the age of 16. |
SB 599 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the authority in certain counties to regulate signs; providing penalties. |
SB 642 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the regulation of air conditioning contractors; providing a penalty. |
SB 732 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to election of directors of municipal utility districts. |
SB 733 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to payment for construction work by municipal utility districts and to certain amounts on which the district is obligated to pay interest. |
SB 734 |
Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to compensation of members of the governing boards of water control and improvement districts, fresh water supply districts, municipal utility districts, water improvement districts, drainage districts, and levee improvement districts. |
SB 735 |
Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to authorizing a school district board of trustees to adopt rules concerning a determination of residency for school admissions purposes. |
SB 736 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance Caption: Relating to certain specifications for qualifying for premium reductions under homeowners insurance. |
SB 788 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to notice of, the furnishing of services after, and the treatment of property in a special district in regard to, a municipal annexation. |
SB 789 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources Caption: Relating to the efficient management of information by state agencies. |
SB 967 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to certain requirements imposed on foreign insurance corporations seeking to conduct insurance business in this state. |
SB 968 |
Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to extension of the date policies may be issued under the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Act. |
SB 969 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to contract for the improvement of highways in the counties and to assess the cost of the improvements to the owners of property benefited by the improvements, to other powers and duties of the governing body, and to hearing and appeal procedures. |
SB 970 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to financing, constructing, and operating certain causeways, bridges, turnpikes, streets, highways, roads, and tunnels by certain counties; to use and acquisition of property for purposes of a project and to the status of authorized liens or pledges. |
SB 1131 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to life insurance company separate accounts and to contracts providing benefits in variable amounts; and providing for the extent of application of the Insurance Code to separate accounts and contracts relating to separate accounts. |
SB 1132 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to appointment of magistrates for certain district courts. |
SB 1133 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of charitable organizations and professional fund raisers; providing a penalty. |
SB 1134 |
Last Action: Placed on daily Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to motor vehicle insurance, motor vehicle fraud, and motor vehicle theft reporting, to confidentiality of certain records, and to immunity from civil liability for damages in a civil action. |
SB 1135 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to providing for mandatory restitution to victims of property crimes. |
SB 1136 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain counties for, and the operation and maintenance of, causeways, bridges, tunnels, turnpikes, or highways. |
SB 1242 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to validation of the boundaries of Forest Cove Municipal Utility District and elections held in the district. |
SB 1258 |
Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain business and insurance transactions under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code. |
SB 1324 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the composition of a city planning commission. |
SB 1342 |
Last Action: Placed on daily Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to metropolitan rapid transit authorities, to the membership and terms of their boards, to the issuance of commercial revenue obligations and their terms and conditions, and to rules and regulations; defining offenses and providing penalties. |
SB 1363 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Creating and establishing a conservation and reclamation district under Article XVI, Section 59, Constitution of Texas, to be known as "Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 233, of Harris County, Texas," and declaring the district a governmental agency and a body corporate and politic; defining the boundaries; finding the field notes and boundaries form a closure; finding benefit to all property within the district; requiring a confirmation election before issuance of bonds; conferring on the district the rights, powers, privileges, authority, and functions of the general laws of Texas applicable to municipal utility districts created under Chapter 54, Title 4, Water Code, where not in conflict with this Act, and adopting same by reference; providing for appointment of the first directors of the district and for qualifications of directors and the filling of vacancies; providing for terms and elections of directors; finding and declaring that the requirements of Article XVI, Section 59(d) and Section 59(e), Constitution of Texas, have been performed and accomplished; requiring compliance with certain provisions of ordinances or resolutions of the Houston City Council; enacting other provisions relating to the above subjects; providing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency. |
SB 1369 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the removal from office of a member of the board of a rapid transit authority. |
SCR 32 |
Last Action: Filed without the Governor's signature Caption: Granting Sharon Kinzel permission to sue the State and the board of regents of the University of Texas System. |
SR 72 | Caption: Extending congratulations to James M. Windham, Jr. |
SR 281 | Caption: Congratulating the University of Houston basketball team on winning the Southwest Conference Championship. |
SR 522 | Caption: Commending Gustav Likan on his distinguished career as an artist and extending best wishes to him on his exhibition in Germany. |
SR 531 | Caption: Extending congratulations to Douglas Edward Soons. |
SR 632 | Caption: Extending congratulations to the James E. Taylor High School concert and symphonic bands. |
SR 753 | Caption: Commending Stacie Norman. |
68th 1st Called Session | |
SB 15 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to local regulation of business that sells alcoholic beverages and in which an employee engages in certain sexually oriented conduct. |
68th 2nd Called Session | |
SB 50 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of transportation corporations by the State Highway and Public Transportation Commission to carry out certain public purposes of the Commission; providing for the administration, actions and dissolution of such corporations; containing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency. |
SCR 2 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Rules and Resolutions Caption: In memory of the Honorable Herman Adams. |
SR 5 | Caption: In memory of Irma K. Hooks. |
SR 19 | Caption: Congratulating Senator Ike Harris on his birthday. |
SR 43 | Caption: In memory of George A. DeMontrond, Jr. |
SR 44 | Caption: In memory of Jimmy Demaret. |
SR 123 | Caption: Proclaiming The Honorable Mathieu Rutten as an "Honorary Texan." |
67th Regular Session | |
HB 362 |
Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to instruction of jurors as to parole and good conduct times laws. |
HB 388 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to inspection requirements for commercial motor vehicles with temporary permits for highway operation. |
HB 389 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the extension of junior college district boundaries to include adjacent school districts or noncontiguous school districts located in certain counties. |
HB 629 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the maximum rate of interest for bonds and other obligations and evidences of indebtedness of state and local government and nonprofit entities that are instrumentalities of or act on behalf of state or local government. |
HB 800 |
Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate fireworks. |
HB 801 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to county regulation of the keeping of wild animals near public schools. |
HB 898 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Authorizing certain counties to establish certain kinds of public facilities, to levy a hotel occupancy tax, and to issue bonds related thereto. |
HB 931 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to width requirements of certain vehicles used to haul agricultural products. |
HB 932 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to rights of water appropriators to construct facilities along or across roads and highways. |
HB 933 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to claims for benefits under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. |
HB 934 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to claims for benefits under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. |
HB 940 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to certification fee to be charged by the Chairman of the State Highway and Public Transportation Commission in connection with service of process on nonresident defendants. |
HB 941 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to licensing and regulation of agents of county mutuel insurance companies. |
HB 1168 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to an employer's reimbursement to the Texas Employment Commission. |
HB 1273 |
Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to notice, the furnishing of services and the treatment of property in a special district in regard to a municipal annexation. |
HB 1274 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to unemployment compensation benefits for students. |
HB 1377 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to eligibility for coverage under and to extension of the date policies may be issued under the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association Act. |
HB 2000 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to regulation of the sale of motor vehicles. |
HB 2001 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the seizure of animals believed to be cruelly treated. |
HB 2002 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the release of any claim by the state to a certain one-acre tract of real property deeded to the former Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
HB 2239 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the penalty for the offense of criminal mischief. |
HB 2240 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the authority of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to make reciprocal agreements with other political subdivisions concerning vehicle registration fees. |
HB 2241 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation Caption: Relating to penalties for violations of maximum weight and load limitations. |
HB 2352 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the compensation of a member of the board of directors of the Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 61. |
HCR 53 |
Last Action: Removed from local and uncontested calendar Caption: Proclaiming the nine-banded armadillo as the official mammal of the State of Texas. |
HCR 115 |
Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . . Caption: Designating the state highway building as the Dewitt C. Greer State Highway Building. |
HR 78 | Caption: Congratulating former state Representative Ray Barnhart. |
67th 1st Called Session | |
HCR 33 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Requesting the Texas Department of Public Safety to withdraw proposed amendments to their rules relating to transportation of hazardous materials. |
66th Regular Session | |
HB 438 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to workers' compensation self-insurance. |
HB 651 |
Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to limitation of the rate of growth of legislative appropriations. |
HB 972 |
Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . . Caption: Relating to county regulation of the keeping of wild animals near public schools. |
HB 973 |
Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to the regulation of mortgage loan agreements for residential homesteads. |
HB 977 |
Last Action: Laid on the table Caption: Relating to the charges on an installment contract for a commercial vehicle. |
HB 1065 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to charges by the Parks and Wildlife Department for park services for blind, disabled, and elderly persons. |
HB 1066 |
Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing Caption: Relating to the covering of vehicles hauling loose materials. |
HB 1067 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to competitive bids for work on highways in the state highway system. |
HB 1068 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to purchase or condemnation of property for purposes of the state highway program. |
HB 1106 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Authorizing the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation and Texas Department of Public Safety to photograph, microphotograph or film all of their respective departmental records and to destroy original records; authorizing direct micrographic record preparation; correcting obsolete terminology. |
HB 1107 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate fireworks. |
HB 1442 |
Last Action: Removed from local and uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to administration of the statewide traffic safety program. |
HB 1443 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to notice, the furnishing of services, and the treatment of property in a special district in regard to municipal annexation. |
HB 1470 |
Last Action: Laid on the table Caption: Relating to abolition of the Texas Amusement Machine Commission and transfer its functions to the comptroller. |
HB 2030 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the licensing of certain professional corporations as insurance agents. |
HB 2031 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to a record of completion of a driving safety course. |
HB 2032 |
Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to the authority of constables to enforce certain requirements for motor vehicle. |
HB 2099 |
Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting Caption: Relating to a performance audit of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. |
HB 2100 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the expenditure of the proceeds of airport revenue bonds in certain cities. |
HCR 74 |
Last Action: Senate refuses to adopt conference committee report Caption: Proclaiming the nine-banded armadillo as the official mammal of the State of Texas. |
HJR 103 |
Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . . Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate the requirement that tangible personal property be taxed in proportion to its value. |
65th Regular Session | |
HB 389 |
Last Action: Assigned to General State Calendar Caption: Relating to continuing legal education of municipal court judges who are either elected or appointed. |
HB 390 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to permit fees charged and reductions in groundwater withdrawl required by the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District. |
HB 468 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Ways & Means Caption: Relating to use of Texas park development funds. |
HB 636 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Increasing the number of citizen members on the State Banking Board. |
HB 931 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to legislation review of proposed rules of state agencies; and fiscal notes for proposed rules. |
HB 1048 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days Caption: Relating to health care liability insurance, certain providers of health care, and certain health care liability claims; providing penalties. |
HB 1121 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days Caption: Relating to maximum weight of certain vehicles operated on public highways. |
HB 1133 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Business and Industry Caption: Relating to fees for service by certain peace officers of a landlord's written notice to vacate premises. |
HB 1151 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare Caption: Relating to licensing of certain persons as nursing home administrators. |
HB 1344 |
Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to service retirement, disability, and death benefits for officers and employees of incorporated cities, towns, and villages. |
HB 1425 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources Caption: Relating to permit fees charged by the Houston-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District; and declaring an emergency. |
HB 1452 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to petitions requesting municipal annexation. |
HB 1964 |
Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to the issuance of certificates and permits to motor carriers. |
HB 1965 |
Last Action: Assigned to Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to public mass transportation. |
HB 2127 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to Procedure for Descent By Shareholders as to said corporate actions by adding thereto a provision relating to the fair value of shares of such descenting shareholder. |
HB 2128 |
Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to tender offers for the securities of corporations incorporated in this State. |
HCR 154 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Memorializing Congress to establish post office at Klein, Texas. |
HCR 155 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Granting L. Wallace Christophersen permission to sue the state and the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation. |
HJR 91 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments Caption: Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution restreicting the power of the legislature to increase state taxes in excess of eight percent of the total personal income of the state unless approved by a two-thirds vote of the membership of each house or by referendum. |
HJR 105 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments Caption: Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution providing that the state shall pay ten percent (10%) of the residence homestead ad valorem tax. |
65th 1st Called Session | |
HJR 5 |
Last Action: Passed to third reading as amended Caption: Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to prohibit the Legislature from lending the credit of the State, granting public money, or assuming or discharging any indebtedness for deepwater port purposes. |
65th 2nd Called Session | |
HJR 36 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate the requirement that personal property be taxed. |
HJR 46 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment restricting the power of the legislature to increase state taxes in excess of eight percent of the total personal income of the state unless approved by a two-thirds vote of the membership of each house or by referendum. |
64th Regular Session | |
HB 414 |
Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks. |
HB 591 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to regulation of acceptance of certain honorariums by members of the legislature; prescribing penalties. |
HB 598 |
Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with amendments Caption: Relating to the use of Texas park development funds. |
HB 751 |
Last Action: Failed to pass to engrossment Caption: Increasing the number of citizen members on the State Banking Board. |
HB 928 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to inclusion of certain persons within regional or area-wide collection, treatment, or disposal systems. |
HB 1053 |
Last Action: Reported from committee with substitute Caption: Relating to notice to certain nonresident taxpayers of certain proposed districts. |
HB 1145 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation Caption: Relating to authorizing the sale of diesel fuel without collection of the special fuels tax when made to a bonded dealer; providing for the collection of the tax by bonded dealers; authorizing the collection and evaporation allowance for bonded dealers; providing for the issuance of bonded dealer's permits; providing for duties by bonded dealers. |
HB 1778 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days Caption: Providing definitions of certain terms; authorizing a change in the number of Directors and in the management by Directors; providing for management of hospitals; modifying the provisions for the issuance, approval and sale of Authority's revenue bonds, the revenues pledged to the payment thereof and the use to be made of the bond proceeds; containing other provisions relating to the subject and a severability clause. |
HB 1779 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days Caption: Providing certain definitions; authorizing a change in the number of Directors and in the management by Directors; providing for management of hospitals; modifying the provisions for the issuance, approval and sale of Authority's revenue bonds, the revenues pledged to the payment thereof, and the use to be made of the bond proceeds; containing other provisions relating to the subject and a severability clause. |
HCR 161 |
Last Action: Signed by Governor Caption: Authorizing the conference committee on SB 839 to add certain language. |
63rd Regular Session | |
HB 866 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the time during which new residents of the state must obtain a Texas driver's license. |
HB 1077 |
Last Action: Sent to Calendar Committee Caption: Relating to absentee voting in elections; to increase the number of watchers authorized at absentee voting by a personal appearance. |
HB 1319 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Reapportionment Caption: Relating to reapportionment of certain state representative districts. |
HB 1652 |
Last Action: Received from House Caption: Relating to the prevention of pollution of the waters of the State of Texas; empowering and permitting Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 116 to discharge municipal waste at a discharge point on Cypress Creek in Harris County, Texas, within certain volumes and quality standards, to complete construction of a waste treatment facility and to operate the same; validating all acts and proceedings of the district relating to the construction of such waste treatment facility; finding certain facts; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency. |
HB 1741 |
Last Action: Sent to Calendar Committee Caption: Ratifying, confirming, approving, validating all proceedings and actions taken by the board of directors of Ponderosa Forest Utility District, adding or annexing land and all bonds heretofore voted, authorized, approved, sold, or issued by said district, and related matters; providing a nonlitigation clause; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency. |