Legislation authored by Garnet Coleman

Includes legislation with Garnet Coleman as the primary author for the 72nd through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

87th Regular Session
HB 710 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to statements on the impact of legislation on childhood racial disparity.
HB 1240 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.
HB 1271 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the student union fee at the University of Houston.
HB 1325 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the participation of the medical school at the University of Houston and the college of osteopathic medicine at Sam Houston State University in the Joint Admission Medical Program.
HB 1338 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.
HB 2069 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prevention of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
HB 2317 Last Action: Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of affordable housing as a qualifying project for public-private partnerships.
HB 2846 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
HB 3071 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a board of managers to govern certain school districts with low-performing campuses.
HB 3075 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the collection and reporting of certain information regarding mental health jail diversion.
HB 3077 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the regulation of applied behavior analysis paraprofessional technicians; requiring a registration.
HB 3085 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health care provider participation programs in this State.
HB 3088 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration of certain mental health grant programs established by the Health and Human Services Commission.
HB 3099 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to advance directives in Texas.
HB 3109 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to identifying and addressing social determinants of health in Medicaid managed care contracts.
HB 3549 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants.
HB 3839 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to home and community support services licensing requirements.
HB 3842 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the prohibited sale of flavored cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products and administrative penalties for the prohibited sales.
HB 4139 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the Office for Health Equity.
HB 4140 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities and residents.
HB 4143 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.
HB 4144 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
HB 4145 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to criminal justice.
HB 4149 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to county jailers.
HB 4354 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff.
HB 4398 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the disposition of forfeited assets.
HB 4455 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property.
86th Regular Session
HB 565 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to healthcare coverage in this state.
HB 993 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to notice to a prospective residential tenant regarding flooding and flood insurance.
HB 1511 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to required coverage for eating disorders under group health benefit plans.
HB 1512 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the criminal offense of homosexual conduct.
HB 1513 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression.
HB 1516 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the intercollegiate athletics fee at Texas Southern University; authorizing the continued imposition of a fee.
HB 1517 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
HB 1518 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
HB 1623 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to training for public school personnel to identify and intervene if a student suffers from behavioral health issues.
HB 1722 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment by certain counties and municipalities of disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.
HB 1761 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to credit toward a defendant's sentence for time confined in jail or prison before sentencing.
HB 2079 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for certain expenses.
HB 2080 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to family partners, family partner peer support services, and the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
HB 2081 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
HB 2089 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information for an adult.
HB 2095 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain behavioral health professionals at certain public schools.
HB 2477 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by certain hospital districts.
HB 2593 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the delegation by a podiatrist of certain acts to certain podiatric assistants; authorizing fees.
HB 2600 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
HB 3287 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a board of managers to govern certain school districts with low-performing campuses.
HB 3459 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.
HB 3681 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to preliminary examination periods for mental health protective custody.
HB 3743 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to conflicts of interest and discrimination policies for an ethics or medical committee review of an advance directive.
HB 3756 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of affordable housing as a qualifying project for public-private partnerships.
HB 3758 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to amend a qualified allocation plan in response to a natural or man-made disaster.
HB 3786 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a study conducted by counties on the effectiveness of establishing a family drug court; establishing a family drug court grant program.
HB 3837 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.
HB 4279 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
HB 4289 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain local governments to create and operate health care provider participation programs.
HB 4468 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to county jails and community mental health programs in certain counties.
HB 4567 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities and residents.
HB 4571 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to criminal justice.
HB 4703 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 28; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HJR 114 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
HR 256 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2019, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day at the State Capitol.
HR 262 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2019, as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1286 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 30, 2019, as County Government Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1684 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the University of Houston Hobby Fellows for their contributions to the 86th Texas Legislative Session.
HR 1819 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work interns for their contributions to the 86th Texas Legislative Session.
HR 2089 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Laney and Laney Hobby Fellows for their contributions to the 86th Texas Legislative Session.
85th Regular Session
HB 1629 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the development of a quality-based outcome measure for the child health plan program and Medicaid regarding certain persons with HIV.
HB 1734 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation of certain public benefits, including medical assistance, for individuals after release from confinement in a county jail.
HB 1843 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the University of Houston System and the component institutions of that system.
HB 1845 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
HB 1846 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
HB 1847 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
HB 1848 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
HB 1849 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression.
HB 1850 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to creation of a task force to study the effects of population growth on counties in this state.
HB 1939 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
HB 2135 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
HB 2211 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the qualifications to serve as an emergency services commissioner in certain counties.
HB 2493 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of the board members of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
HB 2502 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
HB 2702 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses and the confinement or release of those individuals prior to prosecution.
HB 2708 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property.
HB 2859 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prescriber and dispenser reporting and access to patient prescription information under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
HB 2860 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information for an adult.
HB 3266 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the conduct that constitutes the practice of psychology.
HB 3268 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the licensing and practice of psychological associates.
HB 3269 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a protocol for contraband searches conducted by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice during extreme weather conditions.
HB 3352 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to civil penalties against subdividers of land.
HB 3353 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partners and the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family or primary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance.
HB 3852 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists by the Texas Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Examiners and to the Executive Council of Examiners of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists; providing civil and administrative penalties; imposing fees.
HB 3853 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain behavioral health professionals at certain public schools.
HB 3857 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to sign a death certificate or out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate order.
HB 3885 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to employment of psychiatrists by certain private hospitals.
HB 3887 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to trauma training for public school personnel.
HB 3891 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to coverage for eating disorders under certain health benefit plans.
HB 4041 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to establishing family drug courts in counties.
HB 4091 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for and the availability of information regarding certain uses of force, injuries, or deaths caused by peace officers.
HB 4098 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to jail administrators in certain counties.
HB 4104 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the county budget for certain court personnel.
HB 4110 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to grants to establish or expand community collaboratives for services to persons experiencing homelessness or mental illness and county government planning for community collaboratives.
HB 4114 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to county approval for the locations at which a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard may be operated.
HB 4117 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the provision of telemental health services to prisoners confined in county jails, including the creation of the county jail telemental health fund, and to certain rules and procedures relating to the safety of those prisoners.
HB 4142 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain requirements of counties and other governmental entities regarding behavioral health.
HB 4159 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals stopped on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses.
HB 4172 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to training for law enforcement officers and officials; authorizing a fee.
HB 4180 Last Action: Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
Caption: Relating to the creation, operations, functions, and regulatory authority of certain governmental entities and officials; changes in certain judicial procedures; imposing civil penalties.
HB 4212 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the renewal of the Texas Health Care Transformation and Quality Improvement Program waiver under Medicaid.
HB 4214 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to Medicaid funding in this state, including the federal government's participation in that funding.
HB 4218 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.
HB 4342 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to authorizing the East Downtown Management District to impose a tax, fee, or assessment on certain property.
HR 56 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 24, 2017, as Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol.
HR 553 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 1, 2017, as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1164 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the United Health Foundation for its TOUCH partnership grant to the University of Houston.
HR 1614 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 3, 2017, as County Government Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1967 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Larry Huber Senkel of Houston.
85th 1st Called Session
HB 102 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
84th Regular Session
HB 1627 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property.
HB 1924 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain care to an intern.
HB 1938 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a public school campus or open-enrollment charter school does not have a nurse assigned to the campus during all instructional hours.
HB 1998 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposes of the Texas Mental Health Code.
HB 2056 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
HB 2057 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
HB 2058 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
HB 2059 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression.
HB 2060 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the application of public information laws to campus police departments at private institutions of higher education.
HB 2065 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by the Harris County Hospital District.
HB 2068 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by certain hospital districts.
HB 2216 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to information required of an applicant for a driver's license.
HB 2217 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
HB 2218 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to instruction regarding mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide in educator training programs.
HB 2219 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for injuries related to certain conduct of a covered individual.
HB 2220 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to mental health first aid training for school district employees and school resource officers.
HB 2250 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the delivery of telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
HB 2434 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
HB 2518 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to discussion or deliberation regarding certain economic development negotiations by governmental bodies.
HB 2519 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to expenditures made by emergency services districts and the sale of district property.
HB 2521 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the allocation and use of payments received under oil and gas leases of land owned by the state for a county road.
HB 2522 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of a county treasurer.
HB 2524 Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials.
HB 2525 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
HB 2526 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the East Downtown Management District to impose a tax, fee, or assessment on a residential property.
HB 2602 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
HB 2627 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to creation of a task force to study the effects of population growth on counties in this state.
HB 2662 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the determination of the market value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
HB 2663 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the treatment for ad valorem tax purposes of real property used for certain low-income or moderate-income housing.
HB 2708 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for teaching a driver education course.
HB 2749 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
HB 2750 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials.
HB 2825 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the provision and administration of indigent defense services.
HB 2977 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities; authorizing fees.
HB 3006 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the distribution and use of certain penalties paid by health maintenance organizations and insurers for violating certain provisions governing prompt payment of physicians and health care providers.
HB 3064 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
HB 3066 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
HB 3067 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the amount that may be donated by contract by certain populous counties to crime stoppers or crime prevention organizations.
HB 3115 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
HB 3226 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to addressing abusive conduct in the workplace; creating a private right of action.
HB 3228 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the governing body of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
HB 3449 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
HB 3472 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authorization for a county to establish a wage higher than the state minimum wage for competitive procurement requirements in a specific contract.
HB 3474 Last Action: Senate discharges conferees
Caption: Relating to issues affecting counties and other governmental entities.
HB 3476 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the provision and reimbursement of, or benefits for, home telemonitoring services, telemedicine medical services, and telehealth services under Medicaid and certain health benefit plans provided to certain retired public employees.
HB 3651 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession, and use of drugs not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the false representation that a substance is a drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration or intended for the prevention or treatment of diseases in humans; creating criminal offenses.
HB 3822 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage.
HB 3833 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to submission of reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.
HB 3845 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace; authorizing a fee.
HB 3875 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to a policy on vaccine-preventable diseases for public schools.
HB 4062 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to limitations on the percentage of money awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas for certain uses.
HB 4079 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to student fees at the University of Houston System.
HB 4100 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
HB 4113 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners; providing a fee.
HB 4210 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to authorizing the East Downtown Management District to impose a tax, fee, or assessment on a residential property.
HCR 71 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Expressing support for the creation of a University of Houston health science center by the UH System Board of Regents.
HJR 34 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
HJR 110 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate.
HR 583 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 23, 2015, as University of Houston System Day at the State Capitol.
HR 709 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rick Lowe of Houston on his selection as the 2015 Texas Medal of Arts honoree for Visual Arts by the Texas Cultural Trust.
HR 1753 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending county officials and employees on the occasion of County Government Day at the State Capitol.
HR 2937 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Beverly Kaufman on her service as chair of the Hobby Center for Public Policy advisory board.
83rd Regular Session
HB 2625 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to disease management practices of local mental health authorities.
HB 3224 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to inclusion of instruction in the detection and education of students with mental or emotional disorders in the requirements for educator training programs.
HB 3225 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to training for public school educators in identifying mental health and suicide risks among students.
HB 3226 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
HB 3227 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
HB 3229 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
HB 3230 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
HB 3231 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to local regulation regarding the sale of certain abusable drugs.
HB 3232 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
HB 3320 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to certain taking claims against certain governmental entities.
HB 3321 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to information required of an applicant for a driver's license.
HB 3322 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child.
HB 3323 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of remedies for an unlawful employment practice.
HB 3324 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression.
HB 3325 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the regulation or prohibition of certain assault weapons; imposing a tax and a license fee; providing a civil penalty.
HB 3326 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
HB 3327 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a list of mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention programs that may be selected for implementation by public schools.
HB 3729 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to licensing requirements for newly constructed assisted living facilities.
HB 3730 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to medical assistance reimbursement for certain health care services provided by a chiropractor.
HB 3731 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the date of a hearing on an application for an order to authorize psychoactive medication for a person receiving inpatient mental health services.
HB 3732 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
HB 3733 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services.
HB 3734 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the administration and funding of and eligibility for the child health plan, medical assistance, and other programs; authorizing a fee.
HB 3762 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials.
HB 3763 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to consent for the inclusion of a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction in an emergency services district.
HB 3764 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to audit requirements of certain emergency services districts.
HB 3765 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
HB 3766 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to making available through the Internet certain information about housing and treatment options in each county for persons with mental illness.
HB 3767 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by charitable organizations that engage in or support the planting, growing, cultivation, or maintenance of trees in public areas.
HB 3768 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the determination of the market value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
HB 3769 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose a civil penalty on owners of certain motor vehicles parked on a highway under the jurisdiction of the municipality that do not display a valid registration insignia or inspection certificate.
HB 3770 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the refusal to register motor vehicles by a county assessor-collector or the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee.
HB 3771 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the adoption and permanent student ownership of low-cost mathematics and science instructional material.
HB 3772 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers; creating offenses.
HB 3773 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or residence.
HB 3774 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the insanity defense and persons found not guilty by reason of insanity in a criminal case.
HB 3792 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the intercollegiate athletics fee at Texas Southern University.
HB 3793 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to powers, duties, and services of entities serving counties and county residents.
HB 3794 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
HB 3795 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of a county assistance district.
HB 3796 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorization for biweekly installment payments for the compensation of certain justices, judges, and district attorneys.
HB 3797 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the public notice required to be provided by a county before adopting an ad valorem tax rate.
HB 3798 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to expenditures made by emergency services districts.
HB 3799 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to ad valorem taxes assessed by an emergency services district; removing the debt service component of the ad valorem tax rate from the computation of the maximum tax rate.
HB 3800 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the recording and indexing of property owners' association management certificates in the county real property records.
HB 3829 Last Action: Referred to Pensions
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to participate in the retirement systems of certain municipalities.
HB 3912 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to authorizing the East Downtown Management District to impose a tax, fee, or assessment on a residential property.
HCR 103 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Expressing support for the creation of a University of Houston health science center by the UH System Board of Regents.
HCR 223 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3793.
HJR 78 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
HJR 91 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for the Medicaid program to certain persons.
HJR 96 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate.
HJR 148 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of emergency response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HJR 149 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying the authority of emergency services districts to levy taxes and issue bonds or other obligations and removing the limitation on the ad valorem tax rate.
HR 424 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 13, 2013, as University of Houston System Day at the State Capitol.
HR 576 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2013, as Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol.
HR 832 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the dedication of an official Texas Historical Marker at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Houston.
HR 1214 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 30, 2013, as County Government Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1558 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Michael Strahan on his receipt of an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Texas Southern University.
HR 1621 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Mamie Charity Club of Houston for its contributions and congratulating the club's 2013 scholarship brunch honorees.
HR 1877 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring former University of Houston basketball coach Guy V. Lewis on his enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
HR 1878 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Henry M. Garza of Houston.
HR 3010 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3793.
HR 3224 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the University of Houston legislative interns and Fellows for their contributions to the 83rd Texas Legislative Session.
HR 3225 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the members of the Texas Legislative Study Group Class of 2013.
83rd 1st Called Session
HB 17 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
83rd 2nd Called Session
HJR 11 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
82nd Regular Session
HB 1266 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a study of the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and the authority of those nurses to prescribe and order prescription drugs.
HB 1278 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
HB 1292 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to coverage of certain eating disorders as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
HB 1318 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to meetings of the University of Houston System Board of Regents.
HB 1360 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of off-premise signs in the unincorporated area of a county.
HB 1386 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the public health threat presented by youth suicide and the qualification of certain persons serving as marriage and family therapists in school districts.
HB 1564 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians.
HB 1565 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the employment of physicians by hospital districts.
HB 1566 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.
HB 1567 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.
HB 1568 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities in certain populous counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians.
HB 1569 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools.
HB 1670 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
HB 1694 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of certain governmental entities.
HB 1700 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to employment of physicians by certain hospitals.
HB 1745 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
HB 1842 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prior approval of residential property insurance rates of certain insurers.
HB 1877 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a fee for certain plastic bags provided to customers by retailers to fund a grant program to support local recycling efforts.
HB 1909 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child.
HB 2114 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to beverage container deposits and recycling; providing penalties.
HB 2115 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from the national research university fund.
HB 2116 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to standards of care for dogs and cats; creating an offense.
HB 2117 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a public school campus or open-enrollment charter school does not have a nurse assigned to the campus during all instructional hours.
HB 2118 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to adding certain synthetic compounds to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
HB 2155 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to information required of an applicant for a driver's license.
HB 2156 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
HB 2157 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
HB 2158 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against the use of a stun gun or taser by school district peace officers, security personnel, and other employees against certain public school students.
HB 2159 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
HB 2160 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the governing bodies of certain local planning organizations.
HB 2227 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression.
HB 2228 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
HB 2229 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee.
HB 2239 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the minimum number of county jailers necessary to staff a county jail.
HB 2299 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the women's health program.
HB 2300 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
HB 2301 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
HB 2302 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to transferring to the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education the statutorily assigned responsibilities of the State Board of Education concerning textbooks.
HB 2312 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of a sickle cell disease program.
HB 2313 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain notice requirements for municipalities and counties under the open meetings law.
HB 2314 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of public institutions of higher education.
HB 2315 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a county's general revenue levy for indigent health care.
HB 2316 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to county powers, duties, and services, including the powers and duties of certain districts, and the authorization of certain health care programs and studies.
HB 2343 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the creation of Asher's Law, the public health threat presented by youth suicide and to the prevention of associated discrimination, harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.
HB 2445 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to fostering collaboration among health care systems to provide indigent health care to communities more efficiently.
HB 2811 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to local regulation regarding the sale of certain abusable drugs.
HB 2812 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to access to certain cemeteries; providing penalties.
HB 2822 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the penalty for and certain other civil consequences of engaging in disorderly conduct for certain unlawful purposes.
HB 2823 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to educational and training requirements for certain peace officers on ethical decision making.
HB 2943 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to property taxing entities' bond and debt reporting requirements to the Bond Review Board.
HB 2944 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a searchable database for the bonds and other debt obligations issued by local governmental entities.
HB 2945 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the promotion of efficiencies in and the administration of certain district court and county services and functions.
HB 2946 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for loss or impairment of speech, language, or hearing.
HB 2947 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exception of an audit working paper of a hospital district from required disclosure under the public information law.
HB 3169 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
HB 3170 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to notice to taxpayers of potential discontinuance or adjustment of certain tax exemptions.
HB 3195 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees.
HB 3196 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requirements related to the reporting of emissions events by certain regulated entities under the Clean Air Act.
HB 3197 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to creating a pilot program to implement the culture change model of care at certain state supported living centers.
HB 3198 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by certain charitable corporations.
HB 3275 Last Action: House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to the operation and governance of tax increment financing reinvestment zones.
HB 3276 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of sheriff's departments in certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
HB 3331 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain persons who teach social work at institutions of higher education from the licensing requirements for social workers.
HB 3336 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to information regarding pertussis for parents of newborn children.
HB 3401 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Commission on Jail Standards and addressing mental health issues in jail.
HB 3402 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state.
HB 3492 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing counties to adopt buffer zone regulations and comprehensive plans and assess a roadway cost recovery fee; providing a penalty.
HB 3493 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the creation of the employee wellness program.
HB 3494 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to voluntary deductions from the wages or salaries of deputy sheriffs for contributions to political committees.
HB 3495 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of certain peace officers killed in the line of duty.
HB 3499 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
HB 3588 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of a county risk management pool by certain county and district officers instead of the execution of bonds.
HCR 70 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2011, as Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol.
HJR 89 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate.
HJR 102 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
HR 569 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Texas Southern University football team on winning the 2010 Southwestern Athletic Conference championship.
HR 942 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 13, 2011, as County Government Day at the State Capitol.
HR 964 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ernest Zachary Clouser of Houston.
HR 2278 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Legislative Internship Program and congratulating its alumni and all those who have contributed to the program's success.
HR 2654 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3275.
HR 2802 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the members of the Texas Legislative Study Group Class of 2011.
HR 2803 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John A. Maldonado II on his graduation from The University of Texas at Austin.
HR 2804 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Chloe Walker for her service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative Garnet F. Coleman.
82nd 1st Called Session
HB 64 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to a county mental health services Medicaid waiver program.
HB 78 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to a county HIV and AIDS services Medicaid waiver program.
HCR 15 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Pete A. Gallego, Jr., of Alpine.
81st Regular Session
HB 151 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a nurse is not assigned to a public school campus.
HB 1955 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to administrative and contract provisions applicable to certain nonprofit corporations located in large counties.
HB 2709 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to a physician's delegation of prescriptive authority to physician assistants or advanced practice nurses.
HB 2710 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to indigent health care services that may be provided by a county.
HB 2711 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the assignment of school nurses at public school campuses.
HB 2712 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to ambulatory surgical centers and to the provision of services at those centers by certain designated physician groups.
HB 2713 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for acute or chronic medical conditions.
HB 2714 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for speech, language, or hearing impairments.
HB 2715 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to grants for school-based health centers.
HB 2787 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to liability of charitable organizations for certain negligent hiring, supervision, or retention actions.
HB 2953 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against the use of a stun gun or taser by school district peace officers, security personnel, and other employees against elementary, middle, and junior high school students.
HB 2954 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing an increase in the student center fee at Texas Southern University.
HB 2955 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of public institutions of higher education.
HB 2956 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the regulation of solar energy panels by a property owners' association.
HB 2957 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a counselor is not assigned to a public school campus.
HB 2958 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to excused absences from public schools for voting in certain elections.
HB 2959 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to adoption and ownership of mathematics and science textbooks for public school students.
HB 2960 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to alternative electrical generators for certain service stations.
HB 2961 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing an increase in the student union fee at the University of Houston.
HB 2962 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the administration and funding of and eligibility for the child health plan, medical assistance, and other programs.
HB 2963 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county, hospital district, or public hospital to provide health care services to an indigent patient.
HB 2964 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
HB 2965 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the fee for providing copies of health care information.
HB 2966 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression.
HB 2967 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
HB 2968 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to voluntary and informed consent for an abortion.
HB 2969 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
HB 2970 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to information required of an applicant for a driver's license.
HB 2971 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to licensing of assisted living facilities.
HB 2972 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to licensing of certain health facilities.
HB 2973 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
HB 2974 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to personnel, employment, and other human resources functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and health and human services agencies.
HB 2975 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
HB 2976 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain serious mental illnesses and mental disorders.
HB 3004 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to animal shelter standards; providing a civil penalty.
HB 3005 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the mandatory testing of persons suspected of exposing employees of a juvenile probation department to certain diseases.
HB 3006 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on municipal controllers and on the members of the municipalities' governing bodies.
HB 3007 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to food handlers.
HB 3008 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
HB 3009 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of municipal management districts to consolidate.
HB 3010 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a chief appraiser to audit a rendition statement or property report delivered to the chief appraiser.
HB 3012 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to food handlers and other food service employees.
HB 3013 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to residential and commercial insurance deductibles.
HB 3014 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a lien on property to recover certain medical assistance.
HB 3015 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to payment of excess losses and operating expenses incurred by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding for certain catastrophic events through the issuance of public securities.
HB 3016 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against the conversion of a free segment of the state highway system to a toll project.
HB 3023 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a temporary moratorium on the use of stun guns by law enforcement agencies and peace officers.
HB 3024 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the allocation of a portion of the revenue from lottery ticket sales to combat problem and compulsive gambling.
HB 3025 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
HB 3026 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
HB 3027 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
HB 3028 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration technicians.
HB 3381 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the maintenance of telephone and electric utility poles.
HB 3382 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to transferring the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency.
HB 3383 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land to be appraised as open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes.
HB 3384 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to prior approval of residential property insurance rates of certain insurers.
HB 3385 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the activation of the statewide alert system for abducted children.
HB 3386 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, and maintenance of toll projects by certain counties.
HB 3387 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to a moratorium on tolls by the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 3469 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the authority of a community health center to contract with or employ an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
HB 3470 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the administration and funding of and eligibility for the child health plan, medical assistance, and other programs.
HB 3471 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to certain illegal pricing practices.
HB 3472 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to diagnostic testing of pregnant women and certain newborns.
HB 3473 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to charity care.
HB 3474 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to indigent health care.
HB 3482 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the notice required by mortgage servicers before foreclosing a contract lien on certain real property; providing civil penalties.
HB 3483 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to county authority to prohibit off-premise signs on certain roads and standards for off-premise signs.
HB 3484 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain acts and proceedings of certain local governments, including those related to tax increment financing, and the validity of certain acts and proceedings.
HB 3485 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to certain county, municipal, district, and other governmental functions, procedures, powers, duties, and services, including certain criminal procedures.
HB 3486 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to application of the minimum wage to certain governmental entities.
HB 3487 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of counties; providing penalties.
HB 3562 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Caption: Relating to the minimum electronic mail retention period required by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
HB 3563 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to reports on racial profiling in connection with motor vehicle stops; providing a penalty.
HB 3564 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of certain conduct constituting the offense of indecency with a child.
HB 3565 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the use of credit scoring and rating territories in writing certain lines of personal insurance.
HB 3566 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the rights of certain county law enforcement officers.
HB 3704 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the purchase of fair trade certified products by a state agency.
HB 3705 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to work performed in sports and community venue districts in certain municipalities.
HB 3706 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a Tex Sun solar energy system rebate program.
HB 3707 Last Action: Considered by s/c in work session
Caption: Relating to county-regulated disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases for certain counties.
HB 3709 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the exercise of eminent domain power by certain charitable corporations.
HB 3730 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the authority of officers in certain counties to designate a person to receive fees, commissions, or costs.
HB 3731 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of and sales and use taxes imposed by county assistance districts.
HB 3733 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the administration of the driver responsibility program.
HB 3734 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the imposition by an emergency services district of an impact fee on new development to be used for capital improvements and equipment.
HB 3735 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing counties to enact ordinances to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; providing a penalty.
HB 3736 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the prohibition on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
HB 3739 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to regulation of and access to certain cemeteries; providing penalties.
HB 3746 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to prevention of discrimination and harassment in public schools.
HB 3747 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the discharge and court-ordered treatment of certain patients with mental illness.
HB 3748 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for law enforcement officers relating to interaction with persons with mental impairments.
HB 3749 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Relating to the creation of an interim committee on, and a study of, the itemized billing statements of certain health care facilities.
HB 4120 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an odor nuisance ordinance enacted by a municipality.
HB 4297 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
HB 4298 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of certain hospital districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
HB 4501 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee at Texas Southern University.
HB 4502 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to charity care.
HB 4503 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to charity care and government-sponsored indigent health care provided by certain hospitals.
HB 4504 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for health occupation regulatory agencies.
HB 4505 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
HB 4506 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the screening of newborns for sickle-cell trait and other disorders by the Department of State Health Services.
HB 4507 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to reporting by the Department of State Health Services regarding services provided at school-based health centers.
HB 4508 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to creation and duties of a county economic development district.
HB 4509 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain real property owned by a nonprofit hospital or hospital system.
HB 4510 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a separate local workforce development board for certain counties.
HB 4511 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the composition of certain regional planning commissions.
HB 4512 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Greater Houston Partnership.
HB 4513 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of amusement redemption machines at certain locations; providing criminal penalties.
HB 4514 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Transportation to demonstrate that alternatives to toll roads have been considered.
HB 4515 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to contracting practices of certain large nonprofit corporations.
HB 4648 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to authorizing municipalities located in certain counties to create residential management districts.
HB 4649 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain school districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
HB 4650 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to physical examination requirements for participation in extracurricular athletic activities.
HB 4680 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to mass transit authorities.
HB 4691 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the protection and care of individuals requiring long term care services and supports.
HB 4788 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Harris County Improvement District No. 6 to impose an impact fee or assessment on certain service providers.
HB 4827 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 20; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 4828 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 21; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HCR 160 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Directing the Health and Human Services Commission to pursue federal funding for the support of kinship caregivers.
HCR 282 Last Action: Filed without the Governor's signature
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3485.
HJR 84 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate.
HJR 131 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
HJR 141 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide property tax abatement for home and business owners who install solar panels on their homes or businesses.
HR 708 Last Action: Withdrawn
Caption: Requesting that the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation provide the House with project selection criteria prior to obligating any Recovery Act funds.
HR 709 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Requesting that the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation provide the House with project selection criteria prior to obligating any Recovery Act funds.
HR 936 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Becky Moeller on her election as president of the Southern Region of the AFL-CIO.
HR 1551 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 27, 2009, as Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1623 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 6, 2009, as County Government Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1639 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Texas Legislative Internship Program and its participants during the 81st Legislative Session.
HR 1640 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Tressie Bates for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1641 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Rebecca Cohen for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1642 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Kimberly M. Freeman for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1643 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Rahsaan J. Coefield on his service as a legislative intern in the office of Representative Abel Herrero.
HR 1644 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dimetrius Holland for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1645 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring John Hefley for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1646 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kierah Weber on her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1647 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Morris Williams for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1648 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Miles Stiles for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1649 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Eronn Putman for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1650 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Robert Edrozo for his service in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1651 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jonathan "J. J." Lietzke for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1652 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Diana Cruz for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1653 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending John White for his service in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1654 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brittany Rosales on her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1655 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Chani Seals for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1656 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Maria Molina for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1657 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Resha Thomas on her service as a legislative intern in the office of Representative Jim McReynolds.
HR 1658 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Stephen Rispoli for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1659 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Amber Goodwin for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1660 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Carlos Dantes Mejias for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1661 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Joshua Bekerman for his service in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1662 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Curtis Smith for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1663 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Tanya Gripton on her service as a legislative intern in the office of Representative Helen Giddings.
HR 1664 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Alexis Dugger for her service in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1665 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Sandra Marek for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1666 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jorge Lopez for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1667 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gloria E. Lopez on her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1668 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Rebecca Reyes for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1669 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Tommy Micah for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1670 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Sharonda Joy Thomas for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1671 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Melinda Griffith on her service as a legislative intern in the office of Representative Norma Chavez.
HR 1672 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Alejandro Martinez for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 1673 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Natasha Egharevba for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
HR 3098 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Texas Legislative Study Group Class of 2009.
HR 3130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Julia Cruz Kerker for her outstanding work in the office of State Representative Garnet F. Coleman.
81st 1st Called Session
HB 11 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the child health plan program.
HB 13 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
80th Regular Session
HB 262 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.
HB 641 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to application of the minimum wage to certain governmental entities.
HB 655 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording.
HB 656 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
HB 659 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
HB 669 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for and the administration of the child health plan program.
HB 998 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a moratorium on tolls by the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 1068 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to distribution of condoms to inmates and state jail defendants confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 1128 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
HB 1159 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the testing of certain inmates for HIV or AIDS.
HB 1169 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
HB 1173 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
HB 1289 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression.
HB 1304 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to a temporary moratorium on the use of stun guns by law enforcement agencies and peace officers.
HB 1326 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
HB 1370 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the Interagency Coordinating Council for HIV and Hepatitis.
HB 1437 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for acute or chronic medical conditions.
HB 1456 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the requirements for filing an annual financial statement by a municipality.
HB 1520 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to student fees at Texas Southern University.
HB 1706 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the annual registration of physicians by the Texas Medical Board.
HB 1707 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the practice of nursing; providing civil penalties.
HB 1760 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to voluntary and informed consent for an abortion.
HB 1761 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
HB 1845 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to monetary assistance for care provided to children by certain relatives or other designated caregivers.
HB 1873 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance and to the contents of consumer credit reports.
HB 1943 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a lien on property to recover certain medical assistance.
HB 1944 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the elimination of sexual assault against inmates confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 1986 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
HB 2040 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a nurse is not assigned to a public school campus.
HB 2041 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the assignment of school nurses at public school campuses.
HB 2169 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas Medical Board for the purpose of hiring additional licensing staff and enhancing the board's information system capabilities.
HB 2170 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas Medical Board for the purpose of enforcement activities and to repay a deficiency grant.
HB 2224 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to eligibility for and the administration of the child health plan program; making an appropriation.
HB 2226 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a Tex Sun solar energy system rebate program.
HB 2327 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the installment payment of ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead.
HB 2361 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to grants for school-based health centers.
HB 2379 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the service of notice of license suspension for failure to pay child support.
HB 2380 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to providing medical assistance to certain former foster care adolescents.
HB 2381 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the immigration status or nationality of a person needing or receiving certain emergency services.
HB 2382 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of institutions of higher education.
HB 2526 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Center for Correctional Public Health and Health Promotion.
HB 2527 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to prevention of discrimination and harassment in public schools.
HB 2528 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to personnel, employment, and other human resources functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and health and human services agencies.
HB 2579 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the provision of health care services to an employee who sustains a compensable injury.
HB 2781 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to renaming the State Auditor the Texas Government Accountability Office, and the expansion of the powers and duties of that office, including the creation of an office of inspector general.
HB 2795 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
HB 2863 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to coverage for health care for Texans.
HB 2963 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to occupancy limits for certain residential rental property.
HB 2964 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to mental health services for women with postpartum depression.
HB 3183 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain children receive the influenza vaccine.
HB 3184 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to educating parents about the benefits of immunizing certain children against influenza.
HB 3361 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit coverage for children and grandchildren.
HB 3414 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners and the regulation of medical radiologic technology.
HB 3480 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
HB 3511 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to adjust a fee or administrative penalty assessed.
HB 3689 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
HB 3690 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to advance directives.
HB 4090 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Glenbrook Valley Neighborhood Preservation and Improvement District; providing authority to impose an assessment and a tax, and issue bonds or similar obligations.
HB 4091 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the boundaries and board of directors of Harris County Improvement District No. 6.
HB 4110 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 9; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 4130 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the governance of certain state agencies.
HCR 61 Last Action: Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
Caption: Expressing opposition to sending additional troops to Iraq.
HCR 90 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Recognizing Richard Allen for his years of devotion to public service and directing the Texas Building and Procurement Commission to name the state office building located at 311 East 14th Street in Austin, Texas, the Richard Allen State Office Building.
HCR 134 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Urging Congress to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program.
HCR 219 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Recognizing April 24-29, 2007, as Cover the Uninsured Week 2007 at the State Capitol.
HCR 274 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 4091.
HJR 73 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
HR 184 Last Action: Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
Caption: Expressing opposition to sending additional troops to Iraq.
HR 467 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing University of Houston System Day at the State Capitol on February 20, 2007.
HR 719 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Roland Glowinski of the University of Houston on his professional achievements.
HR 820 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming participants in the National Wildlife Federation Earth Tomorrow program of Houston to the State Capitol.
HR 1266 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity on the organization's 96th anniversary.
HR 1369 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Father George Clements to the State Capitol and commending him for his achievements with One Church-One Child and his many other good works.
HR 1919 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 8, 2007, as National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.
HR 2950 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Legislative Interns for their outstanding efforts and invaluable service.
HR 2951 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Texas Legislative Study Group Class of 2007 for their service to the Texas Legislature and the people of Texas.
HR 2952 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Texas Legislative Fellowship Program Class of 2006-2007 for their service to the Texas Legislature and the people of Texas.
79th Regular Session
HB 376 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of discrimination by public educational institutions.
HB 792 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of certain rating practices in certain lines of insurance.
HB 793 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a nurse is not assigned to a public school campus.
HB 1019 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the rates of tuition charged to students of institutions of higher education.
HB 1255 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to an increased penalty for certain privileged parking offenses.
HB 1303 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to mercury contamination in fish and shellfish.
HB 1409 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority to change the name of component institutions of The Texas A&M University System.
HB 1784 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders.
HB 1785 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
HB 1786 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
HB 1969 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the immunization of elderly persons by certain health care facilities.
HB 1980 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the assignment of school nurses at public school campuses.
HB 2005 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
HB 2056 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of voter registration applications to graduating high school students and incoming college students; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2057 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to distribution of condoms in state prisons and jails.
HB 2074 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to providing medical assistance for care in an assisted living facility.
HB 2126 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to assistance of a deferred presentment transaction.
HB 2291 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University for campus facilities and infrastructure.
HB 2518 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a mental health court program.
HB 2519 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
HB 2520 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the development and availability of a curriculum regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome and human immunodeficiency virus infection.
HB 2521 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the interagency coordinating council for HIV and hepatitis.
HB 2522 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation; providing penalties.
HB 2523 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by institutions of higher education.
HB 2524 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the provision of education and training programs for law enforcement officers regarding persons with mental impairments.
HB 2536 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to urban land bank demonstration programs.
HB 2537 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to repealing the authority of certain nonprofit corporations to exercise the power of eminent domain.
HB 2538 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for culturally significant sites.
HB 2594 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the health disparities task force.
HB 2889 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the governing board and territory of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
HB 2963 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to removal of corneal tissue from a decedent; providing penalties.
HB 3205 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to depictions of gender and ethnicity in textbooks used in the public schools.
HB 3211 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
HB 3212 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to the extension of credit to a victim of identity theft.
HB 3213 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the exemption from the sales tax for clothing and footwear.
HB 3214 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies and instructional materials.
HB 3215 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
HB 3216 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to report of inmate death.
HB 3217 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to assault by employee on inmate.
HB 3218 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reports regarding participation in higher education.
HB 3363 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the financing of state highways and the Trans-Texas Corridor.
HB 3364 Last Action: Referred to Government Reform
Caption: Relating to the creation of a Civilian Oversight Commission and local district complaint offices; providing penalties.
HB 3411 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to mental health services for women with postpartum depression.
HB 3436 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the restoration and expansion of the medical assistance, children's health insurance, and other health and human services programs; making an appropriation.
HB 3449 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the sale of mixed beverages by certain food and beverage establishments.
HB 3450 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the deposit of municipal sales and use taxes into a tax increment fund.
HB 3451 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to adoption of rules by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to effects screening levels.
HB 3470 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of state subsidies granted for economic development purposes.
HB 3510 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 460; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 3516 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 8; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 3517 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 7; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 3518 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 6; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HCR 208 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Encouraging the board of regents of Texas Southern University to name a building, an outdoor plaza, or an interior space of honor on the campus after the Honorable Joe E. Moreno.
HJR 73 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a moratorium on the execution of persons convicted of capital offenses.
HJR 102 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to authorize and govern the sale of alcoholic beverages by certain restaurants in this state.
HR 141 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 2, 2005, as Texas Southern University Day at the Capitol.
HR 492 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 23, 2005, as TEXAS Grant Day at the State Capitol and expressing appreciation for the program.
HR 542 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2005, as Prairie View A&M University and Alumni Day at the Capitol.
HR 543 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Prairie View A&M University for its record of graduating outstanding students.
HR 836 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 23, 2005, as Texas AIDS Advocacy Coalition Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1082 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Paul Rusesabagina to the State Capitol on April 11, 2005.
HR 1162 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Recognizing the National Day of Silence on April 13, 2005, for its efforts to raise awareness of the silencing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students in high schools and colleges.
HR 1727 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston as Pastor of the Day on May 16, 2005.
HR 2208 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3518.
HR 2221 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3518.
79th 1st Called Session
HB 60 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to discrimination by public educational institutions and a report regarding bullying in the public schools.
HB 84 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority or purchase of certain real property by certain nonprofit charitable corporations.
HB 94 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston.
HB 95 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston--Downtown.
HB 96 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.
79th 2nd Called Session
HB 32 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston.
HB 33 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston--Downtown.
HB 34 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.
HB 60 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority or purchase of certain real property by certain nonprofit charitable corporations.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 58 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the examination for licensing as a physician.
HB 59 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording.
78th Regular Session
HB 290 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to removal of corneal tissue from a decedent.
HB 688 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the release of a mechanic's lien.
HB 689 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the adoption and ownership of mathematics and science textbooks for public grade school students.
HB 690 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
HB 761 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain offenses in connection with privileged parking.
HB 775 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
HB 783 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to public participation in certain condemnation proceedings.
HB 862 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of discrimination by public educational institutions.
HB 987 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to removal of human body parts after death; providing a penalty.
HB 1028 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to certain immunization programs.
HB 1423 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to a pilot program for language interpreter services under the medical assistance program.
HB 1507 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a motor vehicle registration fee to support trauma centers to be collected when a motor vehicle is registered.
HB 1555 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to a demonstration project to provide certain medications and related services through the medical assistance program.
HB 1556 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the immunization registry.
HB 1557 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain employers for a state tax refund for certain wages paid or incurred.
HB 1558 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to coverage of anorexia and bulimia as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
HB 1559 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to a demonstration project to provide certain services and medications through the medical assistance program to persons with HIV infection or AIDS.
HB 1560 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a study of indoor molds conducted by the Texas Department of Health.
HB 1866 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of restrictions, the extension of, addition to, or modification of existing restrictions, and the reinstatement of expired restrictions in certain residential subdivisions.
HB 1867 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to criteria for creating a commercial and industrial development zone.
HB 1868 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of medical assistance to certain legal immigrants.
HB 1880 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for mental disorders.
HB 1884 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to a rate rollback for motor vehicle insurance.
HB 1956 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
HB 2279 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing certain early voting polling places to serve as election day polling places.
HB 2280 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Transportation Commission to require each highway district of the state that includes an urban area to establish a green ribbon master plan for the area.
HB 2281 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to taxes and fees.
HB 2282 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to requiring certain insurers of motor vehicles to file rate information; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 2602 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to use of safety belts and child passenger safety seat systems.
HB 2603 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
HB 2604 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefits coverage for certain low-income parents of children receiving Medicaid or enrolled in the state child health plan.
HB 2605 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the financing and administration of certain venue projects and related infrastructure; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issuance of local bonds.
HB 2606 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to access to and funding for women's health care services.
HB 2607 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to funding of group coverage programs for certain school and educational employees and their dependents.
HB 2608 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the duration of a lease for municipal civic center property.
HB 2609 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the establishment of mental health court programs.
HB 2610 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the financing of health care facilities under the sports and community venue statute.
HB 2705 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the state Medicaid program.
HB 2706 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees.
HB 2719 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to mercury contamination in fish and shellfish.
HB 2720 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a portion of the tax increment of certain tax increment reinvestment zones be used to provide affordable housing.
HB 3402 Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of qualified timber land.
HB 3403 Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Relating to the qualification for appraisal and the appraisal of qualified restricted-use timber land.
HB 3404 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the use of cigarettes and tobacco products at state hospitals.
HB 3405 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to reporting of claims information by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
HB 3406 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to rates for professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
HB 3407 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to rate information to be filed by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 3408 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to rate information to be filed by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 3409 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the withdrawal of an insurer from writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers in this state.
HCR 95 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to expand the Green Ribbon Project to enhance the appearance of public highways in urban areas throughout the state.
HCR 148 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating March 26, 2003, as ACT Now! Day at the Capitol.
HJR 79 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the constitutional dedication of revenue from taxes imposed on motor fuels used to propel a motor vehicle on the public highways of this state.
HJR 88 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the use of motor vehicle registration fees to support trauma centers.
HR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Teach for America-Texas in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley.
HR 66 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 28, 2003, as Texas Southern University Day at the Capitol.
HR 253 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 18, 2003, as University of Houston System Day at the State Capitol.
HR 586 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the University of Houston College of Optometry on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
HR 1067 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Anita S. Jones for her efforts to raise awareness regarding chronic fatigue syndrome.
HR 1365 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 25, 2003, as KUHT-TV Channel 8 Day at the Capitol and congratulating the station on its 50th anniversary.
HR 1403 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the University of Houston for welcoming Jody Williams, recipient of the 1997 Nobel Prize for Peace, as a Distinguished Visiting Professor for the 2003-2004 academic year.
HR 1804 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1936.
78th 1st Called Session
HB 120 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for and benefits provided under the state child health plan.
HB 126 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to appropriations to the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
78th 2nd Called Session
HB 41 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to restoring essential health and human services programs; depositing certain funds to the credit of the general revenue fund; and making appropriations.
HB 43 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to appropriations to the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
HR 64 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Regena Vetene Thomas of Houston.
HR 65 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the life of Barbara Gray of Lake Conroe.
HR 207 Last Action: Filed
Caption: In memory of Ralph D. King of Houston.
78th 3rd Called Session
HB 55 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to restoring essential health and human services programs; depositing certain funds to the credit of the general revenue fund; and making appropriations.
78th 4th Called Session
HB 46 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to certain essential health and human services programs; making appropriations.
77th Regular Session
HB 757 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a task force to eliminate health and health access disparities in Texas.
HB 758 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain activities of the employee's child.
HB 759 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the adoption and ownership of mathematics and science textbooks for public grade school students.
HB 760 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
HB 761 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to fees for copies of birth and death certificates.
HB 762 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring certain employers who contract with or receive financial assistance from the state or a state agency to pay its employees a living wage; providing a penalty.
HB 790 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the financing of health care facilities under the sports and community venue statute.
HB 813 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation; providing penalties.
HB 814 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to local school health education advisory councils and to health education instruction in public schools.
HB 849 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to coverage of anorexia and bulimia as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
HB 895 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a demonstration project to provide certain medications and related services through the medical assistance program.
HB 896 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a demonstration project to provide certain services and medications through the medical assistance program to persons with HIV infection or AIDS.
HB 928 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the powers of a local government corporation.
HB 929 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the administration of adult and community education programs.
HB 996 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to authorize the removal of certain motor vehicles from public roadways in the municipality to aid in the enforcement of parking ordinances of the municipality.
HB 1053 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones in certain populous counties; providing for taxes and the issuance of bonds.
HB 1054 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a program of grants and loans to provide capital for community development and economic development institutions in economically distressed and low-income areas.
HB 1055 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to participation by private school students in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
HB 1087 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a demonstration project to establish a medical assistance buy-in program for certain persons with disabilities.
HB 1101 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a state strategic health plan.
HB 1133 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the dedication of a fine collected by a municipality or county for a disabled parking violation.
HB 1134 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to the emergency possession of and termination of the parent-child relationship of certain abandoned children.
HB 1156 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to access to and funding for women's health care services.
HB 1177 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Texas Department of Economic Development's duty to promote tourism.
HB 1223 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the administration and operation of the Medicaid program.
HB 1278 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to an asbestos survey before issuance of a building permit to renovate or demolish certain buildings.
HB 1279 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the application of certain licensing and registration requirements to activities involving resilient floor-covering material.
HB 1339 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to an advisory committee on reducing drug abuse.
HB 1349 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the mission, responsibilities, and duties of the Texas Department of Health to eliminate health and health access disparities in Texas.
HB 1380 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to protecting, under the public information law, the identity of a victim of violence or threatened violence.
HB 1536 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to compensation for persons wrongfully imprisoned.
HB 1537 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to a study and a pilot program regarding the provision of medical assistance and certain health benefits plan coverage for children of migrant or seasonal agricultural workers.
HB 1538 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a commercial and industrial development zone; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 1570 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes.
HB 1580 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of restrictions, the extension of, addition to, or modification of existing restrictions, and the reinstatement of expired restrictions in certain residential subdivisions.
HB 1581 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to determining whether a criminal defendant is insane or otherwise incompetent to stand trial.
HB 1604 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to simplifying the certification process for medical assistance provided to children.
HB 1621 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the representation of the transportation disadvantaged in mass transportation.
HB 1670 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the functions of a municipal or county cultural education facilities finance corporation.
HB 1825 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a scenic byways program.
HB 1886 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to municipal hotel occupancy taxes.
HB 2054 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the mission of Texas Southern University.
HB 2055 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to damages for liability actions in residential construction.
HB 2056 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to residential construction projects.
HB 2160 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the immunization registry.
HB 2259 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the designation and functions of a state demographer.
HB 2321 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to petitioning for candidacy as a member of, and term limits on the members of, certain municipal governing bodies.
HB 2322 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to consent to the voluntary admission of the ward to an inpatient psychiatric facility.
HB 2357 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to child development activities provided by licensed day-care centers.
HB 2393 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to health education.
HB 2419 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to charity care requirements for certain hospitals.
HB 2420 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to extend Medicaid coverage to certain low-income parents of children receiving Medicaid.
HB 2512 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to landscaping and billboards along highways; imposing a civil penalty.
HB 2513 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to financial assistance for certain persons seeking certification as public school teachers, including revisions to the Teach for Texas grant program.
HB 2541 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the state Medicaid program.
HB 2601 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/27/01
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain possessory interests in certain municipal property open to the public.
HB 2602 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to indigent health care.
HB 2603 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the tuition charged to certain foreign students enrolled in a graduate public health course in a border county.
HB 2842 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to reinvestment zones and tax increment financing under the Tax Increment Financing Act.
HB 2953 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the transfer of sexual assault prevention and crisis services from the Office of the Attorney General to the Texas Department of Human Services.
HB 3271 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of state subsidies granted for economic development purposes.
HB 3487 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a memorandum of understanding for services for persons needing multiagency services.
HB 3488 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to establishing a purchasing preference for calcium rich foods and drinks.
HB 3532 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones in certain populous counties; providing for taxes and the issuance of bonds.
HB 3554 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the dispensing of drugs pursuant to an oncology protocol.
HB 3583 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to required contract provisions and sanctions for ICF-MR program providers.
HB 3692 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Greater Southeast Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HCR 99 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In honor of Carl Lewis's outstanding work with the Best Buddies International organization.
HCR 140 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Aurelia Juarez of Houston.
HCR 191 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In honor of the contributions of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Texas.
HCR 223 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Health to prepare a list of foods and beverages fortified with calcium for use by each primary and secondary school in Texas.
HR 239 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Senior Service Corps volunteers for their dedication to their fellow Texans.
HR 478 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Reggie "Air Man" Dixon of Houston for his work with the Conceive, Believe, and Achieve Program.
HR 1367 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1156.
76th Regular Session
HB 659 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to keeping school campuses open after school hours for recreational purposes and tutoring.
HB 908 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to enforcement of screening requirements for vision, hearing, and other special senses and communication disorders of children in certain licensed child-care facilities.
HB 909 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
HB 923 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to regulation of licensed professional counselors.
HB 1013 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to child-care resource and referral networks.
HB 1026 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to participation by private school students in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
HB 1097 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to application requirements for participation in the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool.
HB 1122 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to local school health education advisory councils and to health education instruction in public schools.
HB 1398 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to indigent health care.
HB 1399 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Teach for Texas Program.
HB 1406 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain serious mental illnesses in children.
HB 1407 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of the self-sufficiency fund to develop job training for certain recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
HB 1641 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston System.
HB 1650 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
HB 1651 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain activities of the employee's child; providing a penalty.
HB 1659 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to payment of a fee or penalty for parking by persons with disabilities.
HB 1696 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a child health plan for certain low-income children.
HB 1752 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the compensation of certain private investigators and witnesses who are retained by appointed counsel.
HB 2115 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to certain permissible conditions of placement on deferred disposition for offenses involving the use of alcohol, a controlled substance, or drugs.
HB 2116 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain Class C habitual offenders.
HB 2181 Last Action: Effective with Fall Semester 1999
Caption: Relating to authorizing a recreational and wellness facility fee at the University of Houston.
HB 2278 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the substitution of certain drugs by a pharmacist.
HB 2304 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/00
Caption: Relating to certain providers of family counseling services under the medical assistance program.
HB 2381 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to information to be included on a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
HB 2382 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the evaluation and approval of continuing education for physical therapists.
HB 2424 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to application of certain coverage requirements for serious mental illness.
HB 2425 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of inpatient mental health services to certain incapacitated persons.
HB 2489 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation; providing penalties.
HB 2490 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the Houston Downtown Management District.
HB 2682 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to a study of the Harris County Hospital District.
HB 2683 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the development and implementation of Texas Integrated Enrollment Services.
HB 2684 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to reinvestment zones and tax increment financing under the Tax Increment Financing Act, tax abatement agreements within those zones, and the administration of certain local government corporations.
HB 2685 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the execution of credit agreements and issuance of anticipation notes by certain school districts.
HB 2686 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to tuition charged for students of optometry.
HB 2687 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the financing of maintenance expenses by school districts and of materials and labor incident to the installation of personal property by school districts and other local governments.
HB 2707 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to funeral expenses for children in foster care.
HB 2708 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to health benefits plan coverage for certain children.
HB 2894 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Midtown Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 2895 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to municipal governing body confirmation of appointments to a venue district board.
HB 2896 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration and operation of the state Medicaid program.
HB 2898 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the execution of credit agreements and issuance of obligations by certain political subdivisions.
HB 3298 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers of property owners' associations.
HB 3299 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain hospital districts to enter into credit agreements.
HB 3300 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to limits on eminent domain, a code of conduct, and the board of directors for sports and community venue districts in certain populous counties and to elections for certain districts.
HB 3301 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the expansion and funding of the Texas Integrated Funding Initiative of the Health and Human Services Commission.
HB 3302 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to certain private facilities that provide behavioral or mental health care services; imposing civil, criminal, and administrative penalties.
HB 3525 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the continued independence of Texas Southern University.
HB 3526 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to facilitating and supporting cooperative efforts of municipalities and counties to promote economic development by hosting the Olympic Games.
HB 3527 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to certain advance directives for medical treatment; providing administrative penalties.
HB 3528 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the places where certain private investigators may carry a concealed handgun.
HB 3529 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a licensed private investigator for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
HB 3530 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to providing privacy for certain interviews between licensed private investigators and persons confined in a correctional facility.
HB 3531 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to membership and credit in and benefits and administration of retirement systems for officers and employees of certain municipalities.
HB 3532 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to participation in, administration of, and benefits from certain public retirement systems for municipal employees.
HB 3533 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
HB 3534 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
HB 3535 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the allocation by the Texas Workforce Commission of certain funds for child care services.
HB 3799 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the East Downtown Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HCR 43 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Ervan Chew.
HCR 96 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to maximize federal funding for outreach activities related to children's health insurance.
HCR 112 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Congratulating Lois Jean Moore on her retirement from the Harris County Hospital District.
HCR 267 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the 25th season of the Houston Shakespeare Festival.
HR 103 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 9, 1999, as Kidney Day at the State Capitol.
HR 425 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring members of the Senior Service Corps.
HR 610 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Houston educator Dr. Joe H. Martel.
HR 611 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Calvin Owens of Houston on his 70th birthday.
HR 696 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Clyde Drexler for his decision to coach at the University of Houston.
HR 927 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lloyd D. Choice on his retirement as principal of Jack Yates High School.
HR 983 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending U.S. Rep. Ken Bentsen's efforts to preserve the Texas homestead exemption.
HR 1081 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital in Houston on its 10-year anniversary.
HR 1210 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 3799.
75th Regular Session
HB 511 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of child care training centers for certain recipients of public assistance.
HB 512 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a state program of loan guarantees to promote child care services.
HB 580 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to enforcement of laws relating to parking by, or accessibility of facilities to, persons with disabilities.
HB 648 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to local school health education advisory councils and to human sexuality instruction in public schools.
HB 699 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the licensing of professional counselors.
HB 974 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement for certain medications under the Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Services Act.
HB 1147 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to authorizing the comptroller to provide assistance to local governments in obtaining funds from the federal government.
HB 1173 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to coverage by certain health benefit plans for certain serious mental illnesses.
HB 1249 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to exceptions to public school class size limits.
HB 1415 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the recovery of Medicaid disproportionate share hospital funds.
HB 1416 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the planning and decision making process of school districts.
HB 1457 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
HB 1459 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the delivery and funding of certain mental health, chemical dependency, and mental retardation services through networks established by community centers; establishing requirements for capitation and other at-risk contracts for members of the state's priority population; and declaring an emergency.
HB 1568 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the terms of, and term limits on, the members of certain municipal governing bodies.
HB 1569 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.
HB 1719 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of psychologists and the powers and duties of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
HB 1786 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain abusable volatile chemicals; imposing certain civil and administrative penalties.
HB 1787 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded; imposing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 1939 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to Medicaid coverage of certain nutrition therapy and nutrition services.
HB 1984 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the admission of certain persons into the public schools of a school district.
HB 1985 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of administrative support functions of state agencies through the use of franchising.
HB 1986 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to surrogate parents for certain public school students.
HB 2091 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of therapeutic optometry.
HB 2268 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to mental health treatment decisions made on behalf of an incapacitated individual and authorizing a declaration for mental health treatment.
HB 2409 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to creating a licensing program for adult foster care homes.
HB 2410 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a nursing and biomedical sciences facility at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
HB 2411 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to student center fees at Texas Southern University.
HB 2412 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of Houston--Downtown.
HB 2426 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a "wheels for work" pilot program to assist certain recipients of AFDC.
HB 2611 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to continuing medical education for physicians.
HB 2771 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the registration of and reporting by charitable organizations; providing penalties.
HB 2772 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the registration and reporting by commercial solicitors and restrictions on charitable solicitation.
HB 2773 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to expanded hours of operation under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
HB 2774 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to coverage by certain health benefit plans for children with serious emotional disturbances.
HB 2923 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a medical services fee at Texas Southern University.
HB 2924 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the refinancing of certain motor vehicle retail installment contracts.
HB 2925 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the provision of inpatient mental health services to certain incapacitated persons.
HB 2926 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to training for local workforce development boards.
HB 2927 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain health and human services and to assistance in becoming self-sufficient.
HB 2928 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of the self-sufficiency fund to develop job training for certain recipients of the financial assistance program for persons with dependent children.
HB 2929 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the taxes of which a qualified hotel project is entitled to a refund, rebate, or payment and to the collection of those taxes.
HB 2930 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain qualifications to practice dentistry and dental hygiene.
HB 2931 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the performance of certain dental procedures by dental hygienists.
HB 2932 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the rights of recovery of Medicaid providers.
HB 2933 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a recreational facility fee at Texas Southern University.
HB 2934 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain permitted duties of dental assistants.
HB 2935 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the performance of certain dental procedures by dental hygienists and dental assistants.
HB 3083 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the Tax Increment Financing Act and to the creation of a public improvement district.
HB 3257 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the performance of certain dental procedures by dental hygienists.
HB 3258 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the implementation of the Medicaid managed care program.
HB 3259 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to training and apprenticeships in allied health professions for certain recipients of temporary assistance for needy families.
HB 3275 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain health-related expenses incurred by persons confined in a county jail or kept under guard by a county.
HCR 58 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Encouraging the State Preservation Board to provide for the permanent placement of a monument on the Capitol grounds honoring Girl Scouts in Texas.
HCR 112 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
HCR 220 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Granting Copelco Capital, Inc., formerly doing business as Copelco Credit Corporation, permission to sue Nueces County Hospital District, doing business as Memorial Medical Center.
HCR 325 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Expressing legislative intent to direct the Texas Workforce Commission to structure the Self-Sufficiency Fund to be used for grants.
HR 178 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Texas Southern University.
HR 179 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the University of St. Thomas.
HR 180 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast on the 75th anniversary of its founding.
HR 289 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Senator D. Klaus Franke, of the Berlin Parliament, and Mr. Alfons Schops, director of the Partnership of Parliaments, to the State Capitol.
HR 354 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 125th anniversary of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Houston.
HR 1174 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Burton F. Raiford for his service to Texas.
74th Regular Session
HB 434 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to removal of restrictions on investment of certain funds in businesses doing business in South Africa.
HB 626 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county judge in a county with a population of more than one million to delegate certain responsibilities.
HB 814 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the restoration, operation, and maintenance of certain historic cemeteries.
HB 1023 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to regulation of end stage renal disease facilities; providing penalties.
HB 1044 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing a political subdivision to create a program to assist historically underutilized businesses.
HB 1045 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of historically underutilized businesses as subcontractors on state purchasing contracts.
HB 1046 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the definition of a historically underutilized business in the enabling law of the General Services Commission.
HB 1047 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rule-making authority under the state's program to assist historically underutilized businesses to transact business with the state.
HB 1114 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to permitting an independent school district to elect members to its board of trustees by cumulative or limited voting.
HB 1244 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of tuition revenue bonds for Texas Southern University.
HB 1296 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to student fees for the University Center at the University of Houston.
HB 1347 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the registration and reporting by commercial solicitors and restrictions on charitable solicitation.
HB 1348 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to venue, notice, and attorney general participation in proceedings involving charitable trusts.
HB 1373 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to lead-based paint activities in target housing; providing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 1464 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of the Houston Downtown Management District.
HB 1465 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education to close streets or alleys running through the campuses of those institutions.
HB 1466 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the identification of potential sources of funding and support for early child care and education programs.
HB 1549 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to the juvenile justice system, including the adjudication and disposition of children in need of supervision and children who engage in delinquent and criminal conduct; providing criminal penalties.
HB 1601 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the registration of and reporting by charitable organizations; providing penalties.
HB 1729 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to authorizing the creation of urban forest districts under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
HB 1978 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the application of certain laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
HB 2040 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to coverage of serious mental illness under certain group health insurance programs.
HB 2083 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates and parking placards for vehicles owned by or transporting disabled persons and the enforcement of the law relating to parking by or for disabled persons.
HB 2084 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the allowable size of a business under the state's program to assist historically underutilized businesses to transact business with the state.
HB 2446 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipal utility district to assess a charge for providing peace officers in the district.
HB 2447 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a municipal short-term automobile rental tax by certain municipalities
HB 2465 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to bonds issued for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
HB 2466 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of tuition revenue bonds for the University of Houston-Downtown.
HB 2467 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to tuition rates and tuition-funded grants at public institutions of higher education.
HB 2468 Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of an advisory committee for the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services on programs for promoting the adoption of and provision of services to minority children.
HB 2469 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health education instruction in public schools.
HB 2810 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to Medicaid coverage of certain nutritional feedings, nutritional counseling services, and medical nutritional products.
HB 2905 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the delivery of services by certain health and human services agencies.
HB 2906 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a study and report regarding the training and certification of early childhood education workers.
HB 2912 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to assisting small businesses to participate in state public works contracting.
HB 2933 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of psychologists and the powers and duties of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
HB 3020 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to a report on fire protection services by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
HB 3065 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to determining whether a state agency is making a good faith effort to comply with the state's procurement programs and goals for contracting with historically underutilized businesses.
HB 3118 Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
Caption: Relating to intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded; imposing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 3155 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to tax credits for real property contributed to institutions of higher education.
HB 3156 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to defense and pretrial information gathering standards for indigent people who are accused of crime.
HB 3174 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of the Houston Downtown Management District.
HCR 81 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing Black History Month, February 1995, and providing for a historical volume and Capitol exhibit chronicling the contributions of 19th-century African-American legislators.
HJR 37 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing investment of money from the Texas growth fund in a business without the business's disclosure of its investments in or with South Africa or Namibia.
HR 376 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Hoover Carden on the occasion of his retirement.
HR 394 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the gifted and talented programs of the Houston Independent School District.
HR 460 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Texas Southern University basketball team on its outstanding season.
HR 481 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Texas Southern University debate team.
HR 587 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to federal funding formulas and how they affect the State of Texas.
HR 591 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Reverend Elbert Curvey, Jr., and commemorating April 9, 1995, as Curvey Family Day.
HR 592 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the board of directors, the staff, and the volunteers of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center.
HR 606 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Carrier-Hollier Family Reunion.
HR 607 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Arnold "Bill" Scott.
HR 680 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 25, 1995, as Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Day at the Capitol.
HR 687 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Clara M. Anthony.
HR 688 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Carrier-Hollier Family Reunion.
HR 1004 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jo Ann Williams.
HR 1129 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1646.
73rd Regular Session
HB 1475 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to racially offensive conduct, sexual harassment, or sexual assault at public institutions of higher education.
HB 1532 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the consent of a person seventeen years of age to donate blood or blood components.
HB 1533 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to community based services provided by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
HB 1626 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse provide alternatives for children at risk of selling controlled substances.
HB 2067 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to an alternate promotional system for the police department in certain municipalities.
HB 2279 Last Action: Referred to Investments & Banking
Caption: Relating to the registration of mortgage bankers and a reporting requirement regarding mortgage loans for financial institutions and mortgage bankers; providing a penalty.
HB 2280 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the date by which a religious organization must file a late application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
HB 2281 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the acceptance of gifts and grants by the Governor.
HB 2282 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to certain hotel facilities.
HB 2283 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the registration of and financial reporting by charitable organizations and to the prohibition of deceptive practices in the solicitation of contributions.
HB 2284 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the registration and bonding of and financial reporting by persons soliciting for charitable organizations and to the prohibition of deceptive practices in the solicitation of contributions.
HB 2285 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring institutions of higher education to report certain information.
HB 2286 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to treatment of chemically dependent persons.
HB 2752 Last Action: Senate Amendments printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 2772 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a commissioners court in certain counties to establish a public defender's office and to provide for the expenses of that offices.
HB 2773 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to juvenile court jurisdiction over and procedures for children who are eight or nine years of age and to services for those children.
HB 2774 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the training, qualifications, and duties of attorneys appointed to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
HCM 123 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Commending the Phillis Wheatley High School Class of 1943 on the occasion of their 50 year reunion.
HCM 124 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Commending Colonel Robert D. Cabana.
HCM 125 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Commending Colonel Guion S. Bluford, Jr.
HCM 126 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Commending Captain David M. Walker.
HCM 127 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Commending Lieutenant Colonel James S. Voss.
HCM 128 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Commending Lieutenant Colonel Michael R. Clifford.
HCM 158 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Commending the La family for its extraordinary achievements in the restaurant business.
HCM 235 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Commending Madgelean Rush for her contributions to Martin Luther King Community Center and Mickey Leland Crisis Nursery.
HCM 236 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Commending Volunteers of the Family Outreach Central, Inc., for their hard work and dedication.
HCM 263 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Recognizing Mr. Adewinka Mendes as an African-American Leader of Tomorrow.
HCM 264 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Recognizing Ms. Ethiopia Hattix as an African-American Leader of Tomorrow.
HCR 147 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study how the considerable resources of public television might best be used to further enhance service to the people of Texas.
HCR 170 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the House enrolling clerk to make a correction to H.B. 2281.
HR 452 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Norvella Dervin for receiving the "Mother Dearest" award.
HR 453 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Carolyn Ross Bailey for receiving the "Mother Dearest" award.
HR 454 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dorothy Simmons for receiving the "Mother Dearest" award.
HR 455 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Joyce Williams Bullock for receiving the "Mother Dearest" award.
HR 456 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Berdie Chadwick for receiving the "Mother Dearest" award.
HR 464 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Honoring Captain David M. Walker for his outstanding contributions to manned space flight.
HR 465 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Honoring Colonel Guion S. Bluford, Jr., for his outstanding contributions to manned space flight.
HR 466 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Honoring Colonel Robert D. Cabana for his outstanding contributions to manned space flight.
HR 467 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Honoring Lieutenant Colonel Michael Richard Clifford for his outstanding contributions to manned space flight.
HR 468 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Honoring Colonel James S. Voss for his outstanding contributions to manned space flight.
HR 482 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Honoring the La family of Houston for its extraordinary achievements.
HR 550 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Commending Madgelean Bush for her contributions to the Martin Luther King Community Center and the Mickey Leland Crisis Nursery.
HR 551 Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions
Caption: Commending the many volunteers working with Family Outreach Central, Inc., for their hard work and dedication.
HR 569 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Debra Danburg on her receipt of the 1993 Distinguished Social Services Alumna Award.
HR 648 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Houston public television station KUHT on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.