Legislation authored by Al Edwards
Includes legislation with Al Edwards as the primary author for the 66th through 81st Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.
| 81st Regular Session | |
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| HB 440 |
Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to one-time supplemental payments of retirement or death benefits by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
| HB 441 |
Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to an emergency power supply for convalescent and nursing homes and related institutions. |
| HB 442 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person. |
| HB 443 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternate generated power. |
| HB 444 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the issuance of estimated customer bills by electric utilities and retail electric providers. |
| HB 445 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to installing sound barriers and beautification along certain parts of State Highway 288 in Houston. |
| HB 660 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools. |
| HB 1025 |
Last Action: Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Caption: Relating to preparation of public school students to enter the workforce. |
| HB 1026 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to establishing legislative district volunteer emergency response teams. |
| HB 1027 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of a peace officer to stop, detain, or arrest a person for a violation of certain traffic offenses. |
| HB 1085 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to an after-school pilot program offered by school districts to middle and junior high school students and their parents to prepare students for postsecondary education and training. |
| HB 1249 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the application to open-enrollment charter schools of certain laws governing public school discipline and law and order. |
| HB 1666 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the tax imposed on certain tobacco products. |
| HB 1667 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the computation and rates of the franchise tax. |
| HB 1668 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to changing the name of certain school campuses. |
| HB 1957 |
Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education. |
| HB 1958 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain inmates who complete a rehabilitation program. |
| HB 2153 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to certain registration requirements imposed on sex offenders. |
| HB 2154 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the physician education loan repayment program. |
| HB 2155 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to clarification of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school curriculum and the evaluation of conforming curriculum management systems. |
| HB 2156 |
Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to uniform financial aid award notification for students and prospective students of public institutions of higher education. |
| HB 2157 |
Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to the certification of benefits coordinators at state agencies by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and related reports. |
| HB 2158 |
Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the imposition of a cost on conviction to pay expenses related to DNA collection or analysis. |
| HB 2159 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to a study regarding the health and safety issues posed by uncovered ditches that abut surface streets. |
| HB 2332 |
Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the penalties prescribed for committing prostitution within a certain distance of certain designated places. |
| HB 3204 |
Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to authorizing municipalities to enforce certain regulations relating to pawnshops; providing a criminal penalty. |
| HB 3205 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system. |
| HB 3206 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the implementation of the exemption from ad valorem taxation for pollution control property. |
| HB 3207 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the administration of the compensation to victims of crime fund and the compensation to victims of crime auxiliary fund. |
| HB 3208 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to public school counselors. |
| HB 3209 |
Last Action: Referred to Corrections Caption: Relating to requiring attendance in an educational program on finding that an offense was committed because of bias or prejudice. |
| HB 3210 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a religious organization for purposes of expanding a religious facility or constructing a new religious facility. |
| HB 3211 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax. |
| HB 3212 |
Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the automatic expunction of certain criminal records; increasing a penalty. |
| HB 3213 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the offense of operating or riding in a passenger vehicle while not secured by a safety belt. |
| HB 3914 |
Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of cosmetology. |
| HB 4777 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 12; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds. |
| HCR 70 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to construct an exit ramp for Cullen Boulevard off westbound IH-610 South. |
| HCR 176 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Expressing continued support for the establishment of a Juneteenth memorial monument on the grounds of the State Capitol at the location previously approved by the State Preservation Board. |
| HR 591 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Harold Cash of Texas City for his achievements as a rodeo rider and community leader. |
| HR 771 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Bessie M. Swindle on the occasion of the dedication of the Bessie Swindle Community Center in Houston. |
| HR 772 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 11, 2009, as Israel Block Party Day. |
| HR 881 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Quentin R. Mease of Houston. |
| HR 995 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Harold Benjamin Moore of Houston. |
| HR 1277 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Shirley Joiner of Houston. |
| HR 2357 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Brittany Winfrey on being named the 2009 valedictorian of Worthing High School in Houston. |
| HR 2358 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Charlita Blossom on being named Teacher of the Year at Cullen Middle School in Houston. |
| HR 2359 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Darlene Speights-Evens on being named the 2009 Teacher of the Year at Frost Elementary School in Houston. |
| HR 2360 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bonnie Bibeau on being named 2009 Teacher of the Year for Carnegie Vanguard High School and on her selection as a finalist for the Houston Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year award. |
| HR 2361 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Idaena Wade for being named Teacher of the Year for 2008-2009 at Tina E. Whidby Elementary School in Houston. |
| HR 2362 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dara Eng on being named salutatorian of the Evan E. Worthing Senior High School Class of 2009 in Houston. |
| HR 2363 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Nicole Benjamin on her selection as the 2009 Teacher of the Year by Parker Elementary School in Houston. |
| HR 2364 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas for her support of Juneteenth activities. |
| HR 2365 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Ben Raimer for his longtime support of Juneteenth events in Galveston. |
| HR 2366 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Maggie and Ennis Williams for their contributions to Juneteenth celebrations in Galveston. |
| HR 2367 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Dwayne Jones for his support of Juneteenth activities. |
| HR 2368 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Douglas Matthews for his support of Juneteenth activities. |
| HR 2515 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of U.S. Army Specialist Rodney Jerome Johnson of Houston. |
| HR 2592 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Georgia Provost of Houston for her contributions to the community. |
| HR 2593 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Ulysses Watkins of Houston for his contributions to his fellow citizens. |
| HR 2594 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sister Stella Mae Nash for her service to the Houston community. |
| HR 2595 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Linda Pravda Horowitz of Houston for her service to her community. |
| HR 2596 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Delores Hadnott of Houston for her community service. |
| HR 2597 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Howard E. Jefferson of Houston for his contributions to his fellow citizens. |
| HR 2598 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rabbi Jack Segal of Houston for his contributions to his fellow citizens. |
| HR 2599 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Brenda Rogers of Houston for her contributions to her community. |
| HR 2600 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ruthie Hatton of Houston for her community service. |
| HR 2601 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Steve Greenberg for his support of Juneteenth activities in Galveston. |
| HR 2602 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Tilman Fertitta for his support of Juneteenth activities in Galveston. |
| HR 2603 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jim Jamail for his support of Juneteenth activities in Galveston. |
| HR 2604 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Harold T. Thomas for his support of Juneteenth activities in Galveston. |
| HR 2605 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Heber Taylor for his support of Juneteenth activities in Galveston. |
| HR 2606 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Elizabeth Beasley of Houston for her contributions to the community. |
| HR 2607 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rabbi Roy A. Walter of Houston for his service to the community. |
| HR 2608 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Cynthia Pharms of Houston for her contributions to the community. |
| HR 2609 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mary Seamore of Houston for her contributions to the community. |
| HR 2610 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Reverend Darrell Martin for his service to the Houston community. |
| HR 2611 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lenora "Doll" Carter of the Houston Forward Times for her contributions to the community. |
| HR 2612 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rabbi Joseph Ruben Radinsky of Houston for his service to the community. |
| HR 2613 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sandra Massie Hines for her contributions to her fellow citizens. |
| HR 2614 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Vergie Miller of Houston for her contributions to the community. |
| HR 2615 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Pastor Jeff Berger for his contributions to the Houston community. |
| HR 2616 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rabbi Samuel E. Karff of Houston for his contributions. |
| HR 2617 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Claude Cummings of Houston for his contributions to the community. |
| HR 2618 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rabbi Ranon Teller of Congregation Brith Shalom for his contributions to the Greater Houston community. |
| HR 2619 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Hazzan David Propis of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston for his contributions to the community. |
| HR 2782 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Houston chapter of Hadassah for its contributions to the community. |
| HR 2783 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Reverend Keefe Cropper of Westbury United Methodist Church in Houston for his contributions to the community. |
| HR 2784 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Jewish Herald-Voice for its contributions to the Houston community. |
| HR 2785 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jewish Family Service for its contributions to the Houston community. |
| HR 2797 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Marsha Lister for her service as the recreation and facility manager of Sunnyside Park in Houston. |
| HR 2802 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rabbi Gidon Moskovitz and his wife, Rebbitzen Malka Moskovitz, of Meyerland Minyan in Houston for their service to the community. |
| HR 2803 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Edith Clark for her many years of service to the Sunnyside community in Houston. |
| HR 2804 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring KCOH general manager Mike Petrizzo of Houston for his contributions to the community. |
| HR 2867 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rabbi Shimon Lazaroff of Houston for his contributions through Chabad Lubavitch of Texas. |
| 81st 1st Called Session | |
| HB 17 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to establishing legislative district volunteer emergency response teams. |
| 79th Regular Session | |
| HB 922 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to bridge improvement and safety. |
| HB 923 |
Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the location of concrete stockpiles at certain portable concrete crushing facilities. |
| HB 924 |
Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the location of concrete stockpiles at certain portable concrete crushing facilities. |
| HB 1096 |
Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to the regulation of dogs in certain municipalities; creating an offense. |
| HB 1384 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to reimbursements to certain urban hospitals under the disproportionate share program. |
| HB 1476 |
Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to regulation of certain sexually suggestive performances at public school events. |
| HB 1616 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to payments made to certain dentists under the medical assistance program. |
| HB 3104 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the recognition of law enforcement officers in certain counties. |
| HR 1 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting privileges of the floor for the House. |
| HR 388 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Harold V. Dutton, Jr., of Houston on the occasion of his 60th birthday. |
| HR 727 |
Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Amending the house rules to prohibit the house or its committees from meeting on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. |
| HR 1242 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Directing the Office of the Attorney General of Texas to conduct a study to ensure that high gasoline prices in Texas are not the result of consumer fraud and to provide information to help Texas consumers find the lowest possible price for gasoline in their community. |
| HR 1983 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Steve Shapiro of Houston for his 25 years of service as scoutmaster of Troop 806. |
| HR 2010 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Requesting the Texas Education Agency to determine whether overly sexually suggestive performances are occurring at school-sponsored events. |
| HR 2078 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the creation of the Houston Fire Museum Education Center. |
| HR 2316 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Elisa Klein and Brian Gehr for their dedicated service as reading clerks. |
| 79th 1st Called Session | |
| HB 45 |
Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the addition of certain territory to the Greater Southeast Management District. |
| HB 77 |
Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to financing children's health insurance. |
| HB 87 |
Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the location of concrete stockpiles at certain portable concrete crushing facilities. |
| HB 117 |
Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of the South Central Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue a bond or similar obligation. |
| HB 122 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to providing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the full value of the residence homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older. |
| HJR 26 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the full value of the residence homesteads of persons 65 years of age or older. |
| HR 307 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Requesting the Texas comptroller of public accounts to notify convenience stores regarding items that are exempt from state sales tax. |
| HR 380 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Pearlie Cooper for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 31. |
| HR 381 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Stella Nash for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 68. |
| HR 382 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring James Brooks for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 132. |
| HR 383 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Yvette Calloway for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 140. |
| HR 384 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Willie Belle Boone for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 158. |
| HR 385 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lawrence Clark for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 180. |
| HR 386 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Edna Russel for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 219. |
| HR 387 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Marshall York for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 223. |
| HR 388 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring LaVersa Owens for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 237. |
| HR 389 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Robert Glover for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 240. |
| HR 390 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Nedzra Ward for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 243. |
| HR 391 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Bessie Swindle for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 271. |
| HR 392 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Thyra Banks for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 276. |
| HR 393 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Margaret Jenkins for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 294. |
| HR 394 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Edith Clark for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 295. |
| HR 395 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Doris Fears for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 422. |
| HR 396 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Helen Hudson for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 542. |
| HR 397 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Betty Smith for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 564. |
| HR 398 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ollie Brooks for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 573. |
| HR 409 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Linda Thompson for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 425. |
| HR 410 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Curtis McDonald for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 685. |
| HR 411 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Deandrea Woody for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 424. |
| HR 412 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Alan Guttman for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 403. |
| HR 413 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Morris Dante for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 315. |
| HR 414 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Michael Maddi for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 314. |
| HR 415 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sheila Blake for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 291. |
| HR 416 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Helen Viola for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 287. |
| HR 417 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Thomas Lane for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 8. |
| HR 418 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Almee Turney for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 14. |
| HR 419 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Stephen Honore for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 17. |
| HR 420 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Stephanie Twardowski for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 146. |
| HR 421 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Debra Kerner for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 255. |
| HR 422 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mark Lee for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 281. |
| HR 423 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Scherie Townes for serving as a Harris County precinct chair for precinct 284. |
| HR 424 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Clara Caldwell for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 392. |
| HR 425 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ruby Randle for serving as Harris County Democratic Precinct Chair of precinct 541. |
| 79th 2nd Called Session | |
| HB 41 |
Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the location of concrete stockpiles at certain portable concrete crushing facilities. |
| HB 42 |
Last Action: Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select Caption: Relating to providing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the full value of the residence homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older. |
| HB 43 |
Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the addition of certain territory to the Greater Southeast Management District. |
| HB 44 |
Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of the South Central Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue a bond or similar obligation. |
| HB 45 |
Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to financing children's health insurance. |
| 79th 3rd Called Session | |
| HB 122 |
Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments Caption: Relating to the benefits of, and participation as a retiree in, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
| HB 123 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools. |
| HB 124 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to authorizing an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled. |
| HJR 32 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and an increase in the maximum amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled. |
| HR 269 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Carmen Gutierrez on her retirement from the field of education. |
| 78th Regular Session | |
| HB 1265 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the office locations of certain persons with regard to the practice of optometry. |
| HB 1585 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to reimbursements to certain urban hospitals under the disproportionate share program. |
| HB 1811 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the appointment of board members to cultural arts councils in certain populous counties and municipalities. |
| HB 1812 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the location and operation of a concrete crushing facility. |
| HB 2134 |
Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to motor vehicle insurance for certain minors. |
| HB 2135 |
Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to access to specialist physicians under certain health benefit plan coverage. |
| HB 2299 |
Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security Caption: Relating to the issuance of Texas Juneteenth special license plates. |
| HB 2789 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to a limitation on property owners' associations. |
| HB 2790 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to property owners and property owners' associations. |
| HR 1865 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the importance of Juneteenth. |
| HR 2024 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring T. C. Turner and Shannon Steward for their dedicated service as reading clerks. |
| 78th 2nd Called Session | |
| HCR 7 |
Last Action: Adopted Caption: Granting each house of the Texas State 78th Legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days. |
| HCR 9 |
Last Action: Adopted Caption: Granting each house of the 78th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, permission to adjourn for more than three days. |
| 78th 3rd Called Session | |
| HCR 9 |
Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days. |
| HCR 17 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days. |
| HR 173 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing October 6, 2003, as Physician Assistant Day. |
| 77th Regular Session | |
| HB 1651 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of optometrists and therapeutic optometrists to form certain professional associations. |
| HB 2224 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a prohibition on discrimination against criminal offenders in the sale or rental of a dwelling. |
| HB 2287 |
Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the authority of a hospital to share with certain attending physicians reimbursements for services provided to patients under the medical assistance program. |
| HB 2342 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of the location of, and aggregate piles maintained by the operators of, portable rock crushing machines. |
| HB 3115 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to notice requirements for certain permits under the Clean Air Act. |
| HB 3116 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to reducing the amount of particulate matter released from stockpiled aggregate materials. |
| HB 3117 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to reducing air pollution caused by particulates from aggregate stockpiles and rock crushing machines. |
| HB 3118 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to regulate facilities that produce, discharge, or emit pollutants. |
| HB 3119 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of mobile rock crushing machines. |
| HCR 240 |
Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Granting the house and senate permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period begining on April 11, 2001 and ending on April 17, 2001. |
| HR 325 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Harry E. Johnson for being elected general president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. |
| HR 495 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historical Commission and Juneteenth USA permission to use the house chamber on June 1, 2001, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
| HR 941 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lula Belle Goodman of Dewalt. |
| HR 1001 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring State Representative Helen Giddings for her myriad accomplishments. |
| HR 1453 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Harry P. Whitworth. |
| 76th Regular Session | |
| HB 1368 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the site of the Emancipation Juneteenth memorial monument. |
| HB 1720 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the right to choose a specialist for the performance of certain health care services. |
| HB 1721 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to use of a drug formulary in certain health benefit plans. |
| HB 1865 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the operations of the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historical Commission. |
| HB 2080 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to agreements between insurers and certain repair persons or facilities. |
| HB 2453 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the authority of physicians and optometrists or therapeutic optometrists to form certain jointly owned entities. |
| HB 2454 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the penalty applicable to a person who tattoos a person younger than 18 in violation of law. |
| HB 2455 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to access for certain persons to the medical records of a child. |
| HB 3056 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the maximum interest rate on a home equity loan. |
| HB 3057 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to including veterans of certain military conflicts within the definition of a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
| HCR 239 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Endorsing the exemption of all church facilities from prohibitive and intrusive zoning regulations |
| HR 383 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting permission for the Juneteenth Emancipation Association to use the house chamber on June 3, 1999, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| HR 414 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Laura Marie Eaton of Houston. |
| HR 789 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Suzanne Murphy for her academic achievements. |
| HR 790 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Gretchen Beatty for her academic achievements. |
| HR 870 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Mother's Day, May 9, 1999. |
| HR 926 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Five Young Men for their refreshing musical style and positive message. |
| HR 1080 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1865. |
| HR 1165 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mary Elizabeth "Tipper" Gore. |
| HR 1166 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lawrence Collins for his legislative service. |
| 75th Regular Session | |
| HB 1216 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historical Commission. |
| HB 2120 |
Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the immediate qualification for an ad valorem tax exemption for certain property acquired by a religious organization. |
| HB 2808 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to limits on attorney's fees in certain ad valorem tax appeals of real property. |
| HB 2809 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the establishment of a state podiatry school. |
| HCR 139 |
Last Action: Referred to House Administration Caption: Directing the State Preservation Board to restore the Capitol chapel. |
| HCR 216 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Encouraging state agencies to convert all future building project documentation into electronic format. |
| HCR 244 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending Ramsay H. Gillman for his achievements in the automotive industry. |
| HR 110 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting the Texas Legislative Black Caucus permission to use the house chamber on March 21, 1997. |
| HR 532 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Colonel John Phillip Crawford, Sr. |
| HR 624 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting permission for the Juneteenth Emancipation Association to use the house chamber on June 6, 1997. |
| HR 694 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Deputy Rudy M. Gonzales. |
| HR 695 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Deputy Ramiro Perez, Jr. |
| HR 696 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Officer Gary Bryant. |
| HR 697 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Deputy Wilburn Agy. |
| HR 698 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Officer Drew Alan Bolin. |
| HR 699 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Patrolman Michael C. McInnis. |
| HR 700 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Officer Dawn Erickson. |
| HR 701 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Deputy Tom Sitton. |
| HR 702 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Constable Roy V. Richardson. |
| HR 703 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Deputy Douglas John Noll. |
| HR 704 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Deputy James Robert Allman. |
| HR 705 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Corporal Richard D. Barreda. |
| HR 706 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Trooper Timothy Wade McDermott. |
| HR 707 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Deputy Randolph Michael Eng. |
| HR 830 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Corporal Roel Garcia of the Texas Department of Public Safety. |
| 74th Regular Session | |
| HB 44 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense to limit access by children to certain firearms and to firearms safety education for schoolchildren. |
| HB 392 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a period of silent reflection or meditation in public schools. |
| HB 393 |
Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to equal access for student religious groups to public school premises for meetings during noninstructional time. |
| HB 394 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a period of silence in public schools. |
| HB 395 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a nonbinding referendum on prayer in public schools. |
| HB 821 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a school uniform pilot program. |
| HB 822 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination against a person based on the person's criminal history record. |
| HB 1148 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to corporal punishment in certain school districts. |
| HB 2934 |
Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to garnishment of wages for the collection of certain civil judgments. |
| HCR 39 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Urging the president and the Congress of the United States to continue financial support of Amtrak. |
| HCR 158 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Directing the State Preservation Board to restore the Capitol chapel. |
| HJR 113 |
Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the garnishment of wages for the collection of a civil judgment. |
| HR 194 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Harold V. Dutton, Jr., on the occasion of his 50th birthday. |
| HR 480 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting the Education Committee of the Legislative Black Caucus permission to use the house chamber on April 21, 1995. |
| 73rd Regular Session | |
| HB 202 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of offenses intended to limit access by children to certain firearms and to firearms safety education for schoolchildren. |
| HB 251 |
Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to a school uniform pilot program. |
| HB 252 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to corporal punishment in certain school districts. |
| HB 856 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to corporal punishment in certain school districts. |
| HB 1201 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the offense of sale, distribution, or exhibition of lyrics harmful to minors and a requirement that certain recordings be labeled as containing explicit lyrics; providing a penalty. |
| HB 1381 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to equal access for non-curriculum-related student groups, including student prayer groups, to public school premises for meetings during noninstructional time. |
| HB 1382 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to bail for persons charged with felonies under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. |
| HB 1383 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the selection of a grand jury and to procedures before the grand jury. |
| HB 2311 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination against a person based on the person's criminal history record. |
| HB 2312 |
Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee Caption: Relating to the composition of certain state representative districts. |
| HCM 1183 |
Last Action: Adopted Caption: Recognizing Rachelle McHenry for her service and dedication to the Texas Legislative Black Caucus during the 73rd legislature. |
| HCM 1184 |
Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Nichelle Antionette Turner for her service to the Legislative Black Caucus and for successfully completing the Texas Bar Exam. |
| HCR 53 |
Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Extending an invitation to President Bill Clinton to address a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Texas. |
| HR 405 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting the Legislative Black Caucus permission to use the House Chamber on May 8, 1993. |
| HR 762 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the memory of the Reverend E. Stanley Branch. |
| HR 782 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting Juneteenth USA permission to use the house chamber on Friday, June 18, 1993. |
| 72nd Regular Session | |
| HB 560 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to highway signs directing persons to passenger train stations. |
| HB 561 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to investigations of violations of the civil rights of persons in the custody of peace officers, jailers, or guards. |
| HB 562 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to public inspection of pledged goods in possession of a pawnbroker. |
| HB 563 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to bail for persons charged with felonies under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. |
| HB 564 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct. |
| HB 565 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the reporting and investigation of suspected cases of abuse or neglect in nursing homes and facilities operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. |
| HB 566 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to a nonbinding referendum on the question of using corporal punishment in addition to existing punishment for crimes. |
| HB 567 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to certain purchases of aluminum material. |
| HB 568 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to equal pay for equal work. |
| HB 569 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place. |
| HB 1013 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Cosmetology Commission; providing penalties. |
| HB 1014 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the polygraph examination of a complainant of a sexual assault. |
| HB 1015 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain sales of cigarette rolling paper; providing a penalty. |
| HB 1016 |
Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee Caption: Relating to appropriations for highway signs directing persons to train stations. |
| HB 1017 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the offense of sale, distribution, or exhibition of lyrics harmful to minors and a requirement that certain recordings be labeled as containing explicit lyrics; providing a penalty. |
| HB 1018 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to equal access for non-curriculum-related students groups, including student prayer groups, to public school premises for meetings during noninstructional time. |
| HB 1019 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the availability of a personal bond for a person charged with a felony controlled substances offense. |
| HB 1407 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to prohibiting employment discrimination against a person based on the person's criminal history record. |
| HB 1639 |
Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the offense of theft of service involving property held under a rental agreement. |
| HB 1640 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the appointment of deputy police and fire chiefs in certain municipalities. |
| HB 2566 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to retirement benefits and insurance premiums for the month in which a retired teacher or the survivor of a retired teacher dies. |
| HB 2567 |
Last Action: Vote reconsidered in committee Caption: Relating to regulating cancellation of insurance agency contracts. |
| HB 2829 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to the resale of beer by certain distributors. |
| HCR 34 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Requesting the State Board of Education to require instruction relating to current criminal laws of this state. |
| HCR 157 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Encouraging manufacturers, distributors and retailers of electronic recordings to label their products having provocative content. |
| HR 206 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Extending a Valentine's greeting to the ladies of the house--members, officers, and employees. |
| HR 266 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Requesting the division of emergency management to conduct a study of the means by which shelters can be provided to the public in case of nuclear war or other similar disaster. |
| HR 314 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Alice Armstead on the occasion of her 100th birthday. |
| HR 517 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert Daniel Henderson. |
| HR 589 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Encouraging producers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of electronic recordings to label those products that contain offensive, explicit, or provocative lyrics. |
| HR 615 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Requesting the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to place along the highways in the state highway system signs that provide directions to the nearest railroad station served by passenger trains. |
| HR 667 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Endorsing the concept of equal access for all non-curriculum-related student groups, including student prayer groups, to public school premises for meetings during noninstructional time. |
| HR 1005 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating May 25, 1991, as Cantu Family Reunion Day. |
| HR 1006 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending V. Michael McKay. |
| HR 1088 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Encouraging all producers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of electronic recordings to label those products that contain offensive, explicit, or provocative lyrics. |
| 72nd 2nd Called Session | |
| HR 67 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Extending birthday greetings to Representative Fred Blair. |
| 72nd 4th Called Session | |
| HCR 2 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Inviting Governor Ann W. Richards to address the 4th Called Session of the 72nd Legislature in Joint Session on Tuesday, November 10, 1992. |
| 71st Regular Session | |
| HB 268 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the same-day registration of voters at a polling place. |
| HB 269 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to highway signs directing persons to passenger train stations. |
| HB 270 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the provision of services relating to dental extractions and complications from extractions under the medical assistance program. |
| HB 271 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to prayer in public schools before school hours. |
| HB 272 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the reemployment of a teacher by a school district. |
| HB 273 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to instruction in criminal law in public schools. |
| HB 274 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the offense of impersonating a peace officer by a licensed security officer and to the clear identification of the vehicle of a licensed security officer or security company. |
| HB 275 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawful carrying of a weapon. |
| HB 276 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain offenses of possession under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. |
| HB 277 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of certain real property of repeat offenders under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. |
| HB 934 |
Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to bail for persons charged with felonies under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. |
| HB 935 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to public inspection of pledged goods in possession of a pawnbroker. |
| HB 936 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the reporting and investigation of suspected cases of abuse or neglect in nursing homes and facilities operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. |
| HB 937 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the provision of certain material and facilities by service station operators; providing a penalty. |
| HB 938 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the prohibition of the requirement by a business that a credit card be presented for the acceptance of a check; providing a penalty. |
| HB 939 |
Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the selection and qualifications of jurors. |
| HB 940 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to approve or disapprove municipal laws relating to speed limits for certain trains traveling in municipalities. |
| HB 941 |
Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to appropriations for the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of speed limits of certain trains traveling through municipalities. |
| HB 942 |
Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to appropriations for highway signs directing persons to train stations. |
| HB 1121 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to certain purchases of aluminum material. |
| HB 1122 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to eligibility for service retirement benefits from, and rates of contribution to, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
| HB 1123 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to eligibility for service retirement benefits from, and rates of contributions to, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
| HB 1590 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the appointment of deputy police and fire chiefs in certain municipalities. |
| HB 1894 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to investigations of violations of the civil rights of persons in the custody of peace officers, jailers, or guards. |
| HB 2572 |
Last Action: Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s) Caption: Relating to punishment by amputation of a finger or a part of a finger for aggravated offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. |
| HCR 19 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Memorializing Congress not to reduce funding of Amtrak service. |
| HCR 206 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Requesting the State Board of Education to require instruction in certain grades regarding state criminal law. |
| HR 132 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Inviting the Reverend Jesse Jackson to address the house of representatives. |
| HR 346 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Billie Carr. |
| HR 347 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Herbert Joseph Provost. |
| HR 358 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ron Brown and inviting him to address the house. |
| HR 359 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Tamala Edwards. |
| HR 1031 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Kathryn Mayo Schmidt. |
| HR 1138 |
Last Action: Motion to suspend rules lost Caption: Requesting the Criminal Justice Policy Council to study the issue of amputation of a finger as punishment for certain offenses. |
| 71st 2nd Called Session | |
| HB 102 |
Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to investigations of violations of the civil rights of persons in the custody of peace officers, jailers, or guards. |
| HB 103 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct. |
| HB 115 |
Last Action: Referred to Labor & Employment Rel. Caption: Relating to equal pay for equal work. |
| HR 166 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Expressing legislative sentiment against further restrictions on abortion. |
| 71st 3rd Called Session | |
| HCR 18 |
Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Granting Ray F. and Faye D. Gray Wilson permission to sue the State of Texas. |
| 71st 4th Called Session | |
| HCR 54 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Granting Ray and Faye Wilson permission to sue the State of Texas. |
| 70th Regular Session | |
| HB 243 |
Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to reporting and investigation of suspected cases of abuse or neglect in nursing homes and state institutions and schools. |
| HB 244 |
Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to the provision of services relating to dental extractions and complications from extractions under the medical assistance program. |
| HB 245 |
Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense of going on the premises of an airport with a firearm, explosive weapon, or illegal knife. |
| HB 246 |
Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to prayer in public schools before school hours. |
| HB 671 |
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary Caption: Relating to the age at which a child may be prosecuted for a felony. |
| HB 870 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to prohibited investments for funds under the control of a state-supported institution of higher education. |
| HB 1013 |
Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/amdt(s) Caption: Relating to the provision of certain material and facilities by service station operators; providing a penalty. |
| HB 1014 |
Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the prohibition of the requirement of a business that a credit card be presented for the acceptance of a check; providing a penalty. |
| HB 1015 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the requirement that smoke detectors be installed in the Capitol. |
| HB 1253 |
Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the imposition, application, rates, collection, administration, and civil and criminal enforcement of various state taxes, providing penalties, and declaring an emergency. |
| HB 1254 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation or of a community center to place a facility for the mentally ill in a residential neighborhood. |
| HB 1255 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to a bank holiday on June 19. |
| HB 1256 |
Last Action: Reported from s/c with substitute Caption: Relating to certain notice requirements before an employer may merge or shut down a place of employment; providing a penalty. |
| HB 1257 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to instruction in criminal law in public schools. |
| HB 1258 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the reemployment of a teacher by a school district. |
| HB 1677 |
Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Rail Passenger Service Commission. |
| HB 2013 |
Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call Caption: Relating to the financing of transportation related projects which conserve energy or have the potential of reducing the future consumption of energy from resources made available through the "Stripper Oil Well Overcharge Fund". |
| HB 2014 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87 Caption: Relating to funding of ridesharing activities by the State Highway and Public Transportation Commission. |
| HB 2015 |
Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to public inspection of pledged goods in possession of a pawnbroker. |
| HB 2016 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the offense of impersonating a peace officer by a licensed security officer and to the clear identification of the vehicle of a licensed security officer or security company. |
| HB 2017 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to motor vehicles that alternately use railroad tracks; providing a civil penalty. |
| HB 2261 |
Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the merging of County Auditor with the County Treasurer in certain counties. |
| HCR 45 |
Last Action: Referred to House Administration Caption: Inviting the Reverend Jesse Jackson to address a joint session. |
| HCR 177 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Requesting convenience stores not to sell cigarette papers without loose tobacco. |
| HR 176 | Caption: Creating the Special Interim Committee to Study Rail Passenger Service in Texas. |
| HR 261 | Caption: Inviting the Reverend Jesse Jackson to address the house of representatives. |
| HR 443 | Caption: Commending Paula Moya Martinez and the East End Art Committee. |
| HR 444 | Caption: Honoring the Sunnyside Neighborhood Center. |
| HR 631 | Caption: Commending Brenda Rose Vonjoe. |
| 70th 2nd Called Session | |
| HB 20 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to funding the operation of state and local government and providing the necessary provisions for the administration and enforcement thereof. |
| HR 23 | Caption: Creating a special committee to investigate impeachment of the governor. |
| HR 206 | Caption: Honoring the Park Place neighborhood of Houston. |
| 69th Regular Session | |
| HB 31 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the selection of delegates to national presidential nominating conventions; providing a penalty. |
| HB 47 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to investments in businesses with interests in South Africa by public institutions of higher education. |
| HB 50 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the vote required for nomination in a primary election. |
| HB 222 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the appointment of assistant police chiefs in certain cities. |
| HB 367 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the selection of delegates to national presidential nominating conventions; providing a penalty. |
| HB 471 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the prohibition of the requirement by a business that a credit card be presented for the acceptance of a check; providing a penalty. |
| HB 601 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the regulation of health spa services; providing penalties. |
| HB 602 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to reimbursement of a hospital supported by public funds for medical care or treatment provided to a nonresident indigent patient. |
| HB 603 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to prohibited investments for funds under the control of a state-supported institution of higher education. |
| HB 604 |
Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the provision of telephones in certain public facilities for the sole use of the news media; providing penalty. |
| HB 605 |
Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to the requirement that smoke detectors be installed in the State Capitol. |
| HB 606 |
Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the provision of certain material and facilities by service station operators; providing a penalty. |
| HB 660 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to requiring an institution of higher education to include a compulsory course on multicultural education as a part of its teacher education program. |
| HB 750 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to an appropriation for the study of rail passenger service. |
| HB 751 |
Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the rail passenger service study fund. |
| HB 752 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the creation of, the funding for, and an appropriation to the Rail Passenger Service Commission. |
| HB 753 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the composition of certain representative districts. |
| HB 925 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain state agencies to place facilities in residential neighborhoods. |
| HB 1095 |
Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to official identification cards for justices of the peace. |
| HB 1372 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to amending Section 8, Firemen's and Policeman's Civil Service Act (Article 1269m, VTCS) to authorize the fire chief or police chief in any city having a population of 1,500,000 or more to appoint persons to command staff positions under certain circumstances; and declaring an emergency. |
| HB 1773 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the uniforms worn by certain private security guards. |
| HB 1774 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to disclosure of bank charges. |
| HCR 54 |
Last Action: Referred to House Administration Caption: Creating the Joint Committee to Study Rail Passenger Service in Texas. |
| HR 76 | Caption: Honoring Minister Louis Farrakhan of Chicago. |
| 68th Regular Session | |
| HB 294 |
Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to the regulation of health spa service. |
| HB 295 |
Last Action: Committee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to the packaging and sale of nonprescription drugs. |
| HB 387 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the prohibition of the requirement by a business that a credit card be presented for the acceptance of a check. |
| HB 629 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to investments in businesses with interests in South Africa by public institutions of higher education. |
| HB 630 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of premature infants to receive the medical care provided for crippled children. |
| HB 631 |
Last Action: Withdrawn by Author Caption: Relating to the reimbursement of certain hospital districts for services rendered to nonresident patients. |
| HB 974 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to the failure of a police officer employed by a municipality to enforce the laws of this state. |
| HB 975 |
Last Action: See remarks Caption: Relating to the creation of a special fund in the state treasury to be used for the continuing legal education of municipal court judges. |
| HB 976 |
Last Action: See remarks Caption: Relating to the display of gasoline prices by service stations; providing a penalty. |
| HB 977 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to reimbursement of a hospital supported by public funds for medical care or treatment provided to a nonresident indigent patient. |
| HB 1166 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to an appropriation to the house of representatives for conducting a study on rail passenger service in Texas. |
| HB 1167 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to a seizure of property under a landlord's lien. |
| HB 1168 |
Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to the requirement that smoke detectors be installed in the state capitol. |
| HB 1460 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court to set court costs in certain misdemeanor cases in certain counties. |
| HB 1641 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to payments to convicts on discharge or release from the penitentiary. |
| HB 1658 |
Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to a temporary increase of the operator's license fee to fund a study on rail passenger service. |
| HB 2278 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary Caption: Relating to the factors that may be considered in determining the best interest of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. |
| HCR 49 |
Last Action: Filed without the Governor's signature Caption: Granting Onoray Davis and Onoray Davis Trucking Company, Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. |
| HR 214 | Caption: Commending the Reverend E. Stanley Branch. |
| HR 249 | Caption: Continuing the House Joint Committee to Study Rail Passenger Service in Texas. |
| HR 264 | Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Harold Washington on his election as mayor of Chicago. |
| 68th 1st Called Session | |
| HB 19 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on County Affairs Caption: Relating to reimbursement of a hospital supported by public funds for medical care or treatment provided to a nonresident indigent patient. |
| HB 20 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to the requirement that smoke detectors be installed in the state capitol. |
| 68th 2nd Called Session | |
| HB 62 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Appropriations Caption: Relating to an appropriation to the house of representatives to fund a study of rail passenger service. |
| HB 63 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Appropriations Caption: Relating to an appropriation to the Railroad Commission of Texas to fund a study of rail passenger service. |
| HCR 25 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing Emancipation Day in Texas, June 19. |
| HR 19 | Caption: Commending Evelyn Virginia Sims McNeil. |
| 67th Regular Session | |
| HB 795 |
Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with amendments Caption: Relating to the appointment of assistant and deputy police chiefs in certain cities. |
| HB 983 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to inspection and approval by a political subdivision of a repair to a residential natural gas system. |
| HB 984 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to school lunches for senior citizens. |
| HB 985 |
Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to the establishment of the parent-child relationship and to determination, payment, collection, and enforcement of child support. |
| HB 986 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to certain repairs made to motor vehicles. |
| HB 987 |
Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to the sale of items by certain supermarkets on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays. |
| HB 988 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to distribution of voter registration application forms at assemblies in which high school graduating classes participate. |
| HB 989 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the amount of money an inmate is entitled to receive when released or discharged from a penitentiary. |
| HB 990 |
Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to intercity rail passenger services. |
| HB 991 |
Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with amendments Caption: Relating to speed limits of trains traveling through municipalities. |
| HB 992 |
Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to highway signs directing persons to passenger train stations. |
| HB 993 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to hospitals' liens on certain causes of action. |
| HB 1004 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation Caption: Relating issuance by the Department of Public Safety of certain information contained in drivers' license records. |
| HB 1005 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to rights of employees of the state and its political subdivisions. |
| HB 1006 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Business and Industry Caption: Relating to serving children's portions to senior citizens by restaurants. |
| HB 1122 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to reimbursement of certain hospital districts for services rendered to nonresident patients. |
| HB 1259 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to the right of elderly persons in certain counties to obtain a free copy of the deed to their residential homesteads. |
| HB 1260 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to investment in businesses with interests in South Africa by public institutions of higher education. |
| HB 1641 |
Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to the continuing legal education of certain municipal court judges and to certain related duties of city secretaries. |
| HB 1642 |
Last Action: Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal. Caption: Relating to the creation of a special fund in the State Treasury to be used for the continuing legal education of municipal court judges. |
| HB 1643 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary Caption: Relating to persons authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies |
| HB 1884 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to supplemental appropriations to Texas Southern University. |
| HB 1945 |
Last Action: Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal. Caption: Relating to who is authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony. |
| HB 2113 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation Caption: Relating to the selection and compensation of members of boards of certain metropolitan transit authorities. |
| HB 2259 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Appropriations Caption: Relating to appropriations for highway signs directing persons to passenger train stations. |
| HB 2260 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Appropriations Caption: Relating to appropriations for the regulation of speed limits of trains traveling through municipalities. |
| HB 2261 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Appropriations Caption: Relating to appropriations of intercity rail passenger services. |
| HB 2369 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of a Texas Board of Licensure for Hygenic Massage owners and employees. |
| HCR 64 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending Amtrak. |
| HCR 86 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the Houston Grand Opera on its 25th anniversary. |
| HCR 106 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation Caption: Memorializing Congress not to reduce Amtrak funding. |
| HCR 107 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Declaring certain days for special statewide observance. |
| HCR 145 |
Last Action: Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal. Caption: Declaring certain days for special observances honoring railroad pioneers. |
| HCR 171 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the Houston Rockets of the NBA. |
| HCR 221 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Creating a special committee to study intercity rail passenger service in Texas. |
| HJR 82 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and the authority to reprimand, censure, or prohibit future judicial office or assignment of retired and former judges. |
| 67th 1st Called Session | |
| HB 95 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation Caption: Relating to highway signs directing persons to passenger train stations. |
| HB 96 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation Caption: Relating to intercity rail passenger services. |
| HB 97 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation Caption: Relating to speed limits of trains traveling through municipalities. |
| HR 75 | Caption: Honoring Mark Henry Hannah, Jr. |
| 67th 2nd Called Session | |
| HB 14 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Caption: Relating to the appointment of assistant and deputy police chiefs in certain cities. |
| HB 17 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Security and Sanctions Caption: Relating to the amount of money an inmate is entitled to receive when released or discharged from a penitentary. |
| 66th Regular Session | |
| HB 641 |
Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing Caption: Relating to the taxation of mobile homes under the motor vehicle sales tax. |
| HB 642 |
Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement Caption: Relating to disclosures required of auto repair dealers. |
| HB 872 |
Last Action: Failed to pass to third reading Caption: Relating to regional planning commissions. |
| HB 942 |
Last Action: Ordered not printed Caption: Relating to state funding for kindergarten. |
| HB 943 |
Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement Caption: Relating to the construction of wills and trusts containing provisions for a maximum marital deduction allowable by federal law. |
| HB 944 |
Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement Caption: Prohibiting a charge for the use of a toilet in certain places. |
| HB 945 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to serving children's portions to senior citizens by restaurants. |
| HB 946 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to industrial regulations wherein all industry is encouraged to maximize production to satisfy all true economic, domestic, foreign and surplus needs. |
| HB 947 |
Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to a housing rehabilitation program for blighted residential areas. |
| HB 948 |
Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to issuance by the Department of Public Safety of certain information contained in driver's license records. |
| HB 949 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to enforcement of the Deceptive Trade Practices - Consumer Protection Act by the attorney general and by district and county attorneys. |
| HB 1016 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to a declaration of Emancipation Day in Texas as a legal holiday. |
| HB 1198 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Employment Practices Caption: Relating to the state minimum wage. |
| HB 1199 |
Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting Caption: Relating to the prohibition of discrimination by certain alcoholic beverage licensees and permittees. |
| HB 1279 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to the use of employees in construction projects who have violated an immigration or naturalization law or rule. |
| HB 1327 |
Last Action: Placed on daily General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the appointment of deputy police chiefs in certain cities. |
| HB 1329 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the membership and election of the governing bodies of certain cities. |
| HB 1330 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to investments in businesses with interests in South Africa by public institutions of higher education. |
| HB 1487 |
Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement Caption: Relating to the amount of money an inmate is entitled to recieve when released or discharged from a penitentiary. |
| HB 1488 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the sale of items by certain supermarkets on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays. |
| HB 1489 |
Last Action: Referred to Committee on Employment Practices Caption: Relating to unemployment compensation benefits. |
| HB 1688 |
Last Action: Motion lost to suspend reg order (to consider on 2nd reading) Caption: Relating to reimbursement of certain hospital districts for services rendered to nonresident patients. |
| HCR 55 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Inviting the Reverend Jesse Jackson to address a joint session of the house and senate. |
| HCR 71 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Memorializing Congress to halt elimination of passenger train service. |
| HR 104 | Caption: Authorizing House members to pay for employee parking in state lots. |
| HR 150 | Caption: Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision in Brown vs. Board of Education. |