Legislation authored by Craig Eiland

Includes legislation with Craig Eiland as the primary author for the 74th through 83rd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

83rd Regular Session
HB 620	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
HB 621	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
HB 622	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the report by the General Land Office to the legislature on the effectiveness of the coastal management program.
HB 623	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for the ports of Galveston County.
HB 835	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
HB 836	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to permits for oversize and overweight vehicles in a certain county.
HB 837	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain certified assuming insurers.
HB 1036	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers; imposing penalties; imposing and authorizing fees.
HB 1037	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the placement on the ballot of the opportunity to cast a straight-party vote.
HB 1038	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
HB 1039	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
HB 1044	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles; creating an offense.
HB 1478	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to the selection of certain members of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
HB 1656	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to funding for emergency medical air transportation provided to patients enrolled in the state Medicaid program; imposing a surcharge.
HB 1897	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property.
HB 1898	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring certain residential property insurers to adjust certain claims under Texas Windstorm Insurance Association policies; imposing fees.
HB 1899	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.
HB 1900	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to exempting certain amounts charged for certain cable television services from the sales and use tax.
HB 1901	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to payment of out-of-network ambulatory surgery benefits by certain health benefit plans.
HB 1902	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the refund of unearned premium for a personal automobile or residential property insurance policy.
HB 1903	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the allocation of amounts deposited into the oyster sales account and the abolishment of the oyster advisory committee.
HB 1904	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the payment of an attorney ad litem appointed to represent a defendant in a delinquent tax suit.
HB 1905	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance.
HB 1906	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to insurers' duty to provide information in a fraud investigation.
HB 1907	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to review by the office of public insurance counsel of rate filings by health benefit plan issuers.
HB 1908	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to sports and community venue projects.
HB 1909	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to surplus lines insurance.
HB 1919	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to the defenses to prosecution of certain gambling offenses.
HB 1924	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the implementation of certain technology in the Health and Human Services Commission's claims processing procedures to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
HB 2162	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain nonemergency ambulance transportation services.
HB 2163	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to an annual assessment on insurers for the examination of insurers; imposing an assessment.
HB 2164	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the delegation of authority by the governing body of a political subdivision during a disaster.
HB 2165	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the qualifications of certain nonresident individuals to hold a surplus lines agent license.
HB 2383	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to life settlement contracts for the payment of long-term care services and support and the consideration of a life insurance policy in determining eligibility for medical assistance.
HB 2543	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to changing the manner in which the tax on mixed beverages is imposed.
HB 2713	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to making auxiliary and institutional funds of a state institution of higher education subject to legislative appropriation.
HB 2714	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to a waiver of sovereign immunity by public institutions of higher education with respect to certain contracts paid using institutional funds.
HB 2715	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to institutional funds held by public institutions of higher education in this state.
HB 2716	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the investment authority of certain independent school districts.
HB 2717	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to an insurer that establishes or significantly expands physical operations in this state; authorizing a premium tax credit.
HB 3451	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the formation, operation, and authority to engage in business of insurance companies and other entities regulated under the Insurance Code; restructuring or changing fees.
HB 3452	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain Medicaid reimbursement disputes.
HB 3453	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use by insurers of a standard residential property insurance policy form.
HB 3454	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair Caption: Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain insurance entities.
HB 3455	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to access to pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans.
HB 3456	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to reimbursement rates paid to certain pharmacies in connection with health benefit plans.
HB 3457	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the filing of certain medical information as evidence in civil and criminal proceedings.
HB 3458	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the offense of evading arrest or detention.
HB 3459	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to access to and protection of certain coastal areas.
HB 3460	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain information be reported to the Texas Department of Insurance and the confidentiality of that information.
HB 3554	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the business of travel insurance; authorizing penalties.
HB 3555	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the use of a public school student's performance on an end-of-course assessment instrument in determining the student's final grade for the course.
HCR 31	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating the Kemp's ridley sea turtle as the official State Sea Turtle of Texas.
HCR 107	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating George P. Mitchell on his receipt of a History-Making Texan Award from the Texas State History Museum Foundation.
HR 101	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Oak Ridge Boys on the occasion of their 40th anniversary tour.
HR 289	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 337	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming students from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to the State Capitol.
HR 358	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Texas Physical Therapy Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1890	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Robert Chase Bossert of Jamaica Beach on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 1895	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Expressing support for chronic care coordination and encouraging the adoption of evidence-based strategies to prevent, postpone, and treat chronic diseases.
HR 2059	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dick and Horacene Daugird on being named the 2013 Citizens of the Year by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2060	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rick Wade of League City on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2061	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jaree Hefner of Santa Fe, Texas, on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2062	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Hilda Torres of Texas City on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2063	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Scott Lyons of San Leon on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2064	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Clayton Summerall-McNabb of Dickinson on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2080	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John Roberts of Santa Fe, Texas, on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2081	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Armando Trevino of Ball High School on being named Teacher of the Year by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2082	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Galveston County Sheriff's Office Mental Health Division on earning the Community Champion Award from the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2083	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas Medical Branch on being named the 2013 Employer of the Year by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2084	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Greg Smith on his designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2085	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Steve Mataro on his designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2086	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mark Ciavaglia on his designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2087	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Angela Brown on her designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2088	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Vera Bell-Gary on her designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2089	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Alex Arce of Dickinson High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2090	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bridgette Bourgeois of Bay Area Christian School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2091	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Andrew Edoimioya of Clear Falls High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2092	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Heather Foskit of Clear Springs High School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2093	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Joshua George of Hitchcock High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2094	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Shelby Gonzales of Texas City High School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2095	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Karmina Martinez-Ruiz of Friendswood High School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2096	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Benjamin Pilgrim of Clear Creek High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2097	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Chris Reitmeyer of O'Connell College Preparatory School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2098	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Felicia Rogers of La Marque High School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2099	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cody VanZandt of High Island High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2100	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jared Weaver of Ball High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2101	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Stephen Zapata of Santa Fe High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2102	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ray Valdez Zavalla of Premier Learning Academy on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.
HR 2698	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. Henry Earl Kilgore, Jr., of Kerrville.
HR 2713	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ida M. Wilson Langham of Galveston on her 80th birthday.
HR 3007	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3459.
HR 3178	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating James Mitchell Jackson, Sr., of Galveston on his 80th birthday.
83rd 3rd Called Session
HR 5	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of energy industry pioneer and philanthropist George Phydias Mitchell of Galveston.
82nd Regular Session
HB 259	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an assessment on subscription video service providers.
HB 637	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain treatment by a physical therapist.
HB 757	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the sale and consumption in this state of raw oysters harvested from Texas waters.
HB 758	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain limitations in health benefit plans and health insurance policies.
HB 759	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the reporting by an owner of a facility used to store certain hydrocarbons to the chief appraiser of an appraisal district of information related to property stored in the facility.
HB 760	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from regulation as health spas for certain governmental hospitals and clinics.
HB 1357	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to coverage for certain towing and storage expenses under a motor vehicle insurance policy.
HB 1532	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
HB 1533	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to voter registration.
HB 1534	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements.
HB 1535	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the participation of this state in the Surplus Lines Insurance Multi-State Compliance Compact.
HB 1536	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
HB 1537	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the reporting of criminal offenses to prosecuting attorneys, to any failure by law enforcement agencies to properly consider those reports, and to allegations regarding a law enforcement officer's corruption or abuse of power.
HB 1838	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the repeal of franchise tax rates.
HB 2147	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain transactions related to life insurance and related products; providing penalties.
HB 2148	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to oyster shells and an oyster shell recovery and replacement program.
HB 2149	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to contracts between rural hospitals and certain insurers.
HB 2150	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to a supplemental payment for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the unfunded actuarial liabilities allowed under that system.
HB 2151	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to annual renewal of a Texas windstorm insurance policy.
HB 2152	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the method of payment of insurance benefits.
HB 2153	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a fee collected by the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
HB 2154	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to certain continuing education requirements for agents who sell annuities.
HB 2274	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring a municipality to pay for the expenses of an election contest for a person elected to the governing body of the municipality.
HB 2275	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to make recommendations to the commissioner of insurance regarding certain automobile insurance claims.
HB 2276	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to insurer restrictions regarding repair of a motor vehicle covered under an insurance policy.
HB 2277	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to life settlements and the sale, exchange, or replacement of life insurance and annuity contracts.
HB 2278	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the suitability of certain annuity transactions.
HB 2279	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the composition of the permanent advisory committee to advise the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the implementation of the ad valorem tax exemption for pollution control property.
HB 2280	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the composition of the permanent advisory committee to advise the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the implementation of the ad valorem tax exemption for pollution control property.
HB 2281	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to disclosures to life insurance policy owners.
HB 2696	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
HB 2697	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to payment of out-of-network ambulatory surgery benefits by certain health benefit plans.
HB 2698	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to surplus lines insurance.
HB 2699	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the requirements for an insurance adjuster license.
HB 2700	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.
HB 2701	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation training and examination for employees of certain programs for minors held on campuses of institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
HB 3456	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the powers of a board of trustees of harbor and port facilities of certain municipalities.
HB 3457	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the selection of certain members of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
HB 3458	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the registration with the Texas Department of Insurance of certain contract examiners.
HB 3459	Last Action: Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported Caption: Relating to the containment of costs incurred in the correctional health care system.
HB 3674	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the use of an unsworn declaration.
HB 3675	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to assessments and taxes on subscription video service providers.
HB 3745	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to the participation of certain retirees under the proportionate retirement program in the Texas Public School Employees Group Benefits Program.
HB 3821	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to temporary directors and the continuation in existence of the Bolivar Yacht Basin Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Galveston County.
HB 3824	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Cedar Bayou Navigation District.
HB 3826	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Cedar Bayou Navigation District.
HCR 38	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Texas heroine Jane Herbert Wilkinson Long.
HCR 101	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Granting Mike Leach permission to sue Texas Tech University.
HCR 170	Last Action: Filed Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3459.
HCR 171	Last Action: Filed Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3459.
HR 434	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 16, 2011, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 518	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of James Polk Simpson.
HR 539	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Texas Physical Therapy Association.
HR 634	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring state district court judge Susan Criss of Galveston on the occasion of her 50th birthday.
HR 635	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating NuStar Energy on earning The Spirit of Caring Award from United Way Galveston County Mainland.
HR 971	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Elinor Steinhagen Burrus.
HR 972	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Marian Thomas for her work as executive director and CEO of Communities in Schools of Galveston County.
HR 1039	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2011, as Jack Johnson Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1178	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the reopening of the main terminal building at Scholes International Airport at Galveston.
HR 2738	Last Action: Filed Caption: Commending the Honorable Warren D. Chisum for his many years of outstanding public service.
HR 2777	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Honorable Warren Chisum for his many years of outstanding public service.
81st Regular Session
HB 6	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to appropriations for damages and disruptions suffered by state agencies and institutions of higher education caused by natural disasters and to an appropriation for disaster relief generally.
HB 223	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to regulation of the secondary market in certain physician and health care provider discounts; providing administrative penalties.
HB 676	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to eligibility for the child health plan.
HB 818	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
HB 1283	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area.
HB 1284	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a court record preservation fund; imposing a fee.
HB 1285	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to persons authorized to administer an oath in this state.
HB 1286	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the issuance of Save Our Beaches specialty license plates.
HB 1287	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement that the board of directors of an appraisal district develop a plan for reappraising property after a natural disaster.
HB 1288	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to property owner, contractor, and subcontractor liability for certain damages.
HB 1291	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to regulation of certain disaster remediation contractors; providing penalties.
HB 1292	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces who is serving on active duty during a war or national emergency.
HB 1293	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the sale and marketing of life insurance and annuities.
HB 1294	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to certain certifications, professional designations, and education requirements regarding the sale of life insurance and annuities.
HB 1811	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the standard of causation in claims involving mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos fibers.
HB 1856	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to requiring insurers to offer conversion of group policies.
HB 1857	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the sale of charitable gift annuities.
HB 1858	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to suspension of the unemployment compensation waiting period requirement during a disaster subject to a federal disaster declaration.
HB 1859	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the maturity dates of certain annuities.
HB 1860	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in certain courts.
HB 1861	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the operation and administration of the judiciary in the event of a disaster.
HB 2448	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to reducing the amount paid to purchase attendance credits by certain school districts in disaster areas.
HB 2449	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to requirements for county mutual insurance companies.
HB 2450	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the administration of programs by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in response to or in preparation for a natural disaster.
HB 2451	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to insurance premium finance agreements regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance.
HB 2452	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to size limitations for certain physical education classes in public schools.
HB 2453	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the availability and continuation of certain health benefit plan coverage.
HB 2454	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to a one-time supplemental annuity payment by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2455	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to a one-time supplemental annuity payment by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2456	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to insurance agent qualifications to sell certain products or product lines.
HB 2457	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the duty of the General Land Office to clean, maintain, and clear debris from a public beach affected by a declared disaster.
HB 2458	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring insurers to offer conversion of group policies.
HB 2487	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment, funding, and operation of the Texas natural disaster catastrophe fund and the disaster preparedness and mitigation grant council.
HB 2539	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a disaster recovery insurance claims mediation program.
HB 2540	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a disaster recovery insurance claims mediation program.
HB 2739	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain life settlement contracts; providing penalties.
HB 2749	Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs Caption: Relating to economic recovery grants for certain municipalities following public calamities.
HB 2750	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain market conduct activities of certain life, accident, and health insurers and health benefit plan issuers; providing civil liability and administrative and criminal penalties.
HB 2752	Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported Caption: Relating to independent audits of insurer financial statements and insurer internal controls.
HB 2949	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the operation of condominium associations.
HB 2950	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the position of county elections administrator.
HB 2951	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to appropriations to certain public junior colleges affected by Hurricane Ike.
HB 2952	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to venue for the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses committed on the boundaries of two or more counties.
HB 3851	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the governor or a political subdivision to suspend statutory or local deadlines during a disaster.
HB 3852	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to implement a pilot program to provide certain health care services and to the funding of the program.
HB 3853	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 3854	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers of certain development corporations related to Hurricane Ike disaster relief and to the validation of certain governmental acts or proceedings of counties affected by Hurricane Ike.
HB 3855	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the reporting of information to the Texas Department of Insurance by certain insurance carriers.
HB 3856	Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs Caption: Relating to the state's current and future response to disasters and to preparations for disasters; making an appropriation for the purpose of providing disaster relief.
HB 4095	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the recovery from third parties by health benefit plan issuers.
HB 4096	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to certain contracts by certain governmental entities.
HB 4097	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to transfer of cases by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation.
HB 4098	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to distributed solar generation of electric power.
HB 4099	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to authorizing payment to FSLA-exempt and FSLA-nonexempt state employees for unused compensatory time accrued during a disaster declared by the governor under Section 418.014, Government Code.
HB 4100	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Relating to fees for certain licenses issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
HB 4101	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to punishment for the offense of theft committed in certain evacuated or disaster areas.
HB 4102	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the disaster contingency fund and relief for school districts located in a disaster area.
HB 4489	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain contracts by certain governmental entities.
HB 4490	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to certain contracts by certain governmental entities.
HB 4491	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to a tax credit for eligible costs and expenses incurred during the rehabilitation of a historic structure located in a severely damaged or flooded census tract.
HB 4492	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to annuities registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
HB 4493	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to contracts awarded through competitive bidding by certain port and harbor facilities.
HB 4494	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to indigent health care costs related to a declared disaster.
HB 4593	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the marketing of shrimp and aquaculture products.
HB 4594	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to permits for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in a certain county.
HB 4595	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to responsibility and criminal penalties for certain violations committed by commercial oyster boat crews.
HB 4703	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 76; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
HB 4735	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the powers of the Coastal Water Authority; affecting the authority to issue bonds.
HB 4773	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation of Chambers County Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
HB 4774	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation of the Chambers County Improvement District No. 3; granting road powers; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
HB 4830	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to an election to confirm the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 67.
HJR 64	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces who is serving on active duty during a war or national emergency.
HJR 125	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to ensure that this state receives the maximum federal funding available under the child health plan program.
HR 1	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending the constitutional order of business.
HR 220	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2009, as Jack Johnson Day at the State Capitol.
HR 256	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Shriners Hospitals for Children--Galveston for its outstanding service to children.
HR 335	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Judge Jimmy Sylvia on his selection as the 2008 Person of the Year by the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce.
HR 336	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2009, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1470	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Barbara Louise Stephen Davis of Galveston.
HR 1471	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Guy Cade Jackson III of Anahuac.
HR 1472	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Keaton Gibson Richter of Galveston on becoming an Eagle Scout.
HR 1760	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Joan Richardson, Michael Megna, and Michael Shriner of The University of Texas Medical Branch for their efforts in developing the institution's preparedness plan for Hurricane Ike.
HR 1861	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Reverend David L. Everson, Sr., on his 10th anniversary with First Union Baptist Church in Galveston.
HR 1862	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Reverend N. D. Burkley, Sr., on his 15th pastoral anniversary with Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Galveston.
HR 1863	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Patricia Burns on receiving the 2009 Steel Oleander Award from the Galveston Historical Foundation.
HR 2031	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Betty Massey on her receipt of the Educational Leadership Award from the Galveston Independent School District Educational Foundation.
HR 2128	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Verna Trammel on being named a 2009 Unsung Hero by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2129	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Fred M. Zaunbrecher on being named a 2009 Unsung Hero by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2130	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 120th anniversary of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Galveston.
HR 2131	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Joe Compian on his selection as an Unsung Hero by the Galveston County Daily News in 2009.
HR 2132	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Eleanor Grant on her selection as a 2009 Unsung Hero by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2133	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Aurora Corona Solis on being named a 2009 Unsung Hero by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2134	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Greg Valentine on his selection as a 2009 Unsung Hero by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2312	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sergeant Omar Leonardo Mora of Texas City.
HR 2327	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Michael James Jaurigue of Texas City.
HR 2401	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Allison McMullen of Galveston on being named an Unsung Hero by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2402	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bill Beveridge of Galveston on being named an Unsung Hero by the Galveston County Daily News.
HR 2664	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Amy Lindley Herzog and Gregory James Herzog of Austin on the birth of their son, Nathan James Herzog.
HR 2963	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4102.
80th Regular Session
HB 634	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain limitations in health benefit plans and health insurance policies.
HB 635	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the issuance of public securities.
HB 698	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the kinds of property insurance that may be offered by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan.
HB 817	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to eligibility for and the administration of the child health plan program.
HB 839	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to regulation of the secondary market in certain physician and health care provider discounts; providing administrative penalties.
HB 1151	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the responsibility of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to provide health care services to certain residents.
HB 1152	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to enforcement of certain insurance provisions in and related to construction contracts.
HB 1153	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to indigent health care.
HB 1325	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to exempting sales of certain hurricane preparation supplies in certain counties from the sales tax for a limited period.
HB 1662	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the authority of the attorney general to bring suit on behalf of individuals injured by unlawful practices in restraint of trade.
HB 1663	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to classifying oysters as an inherently unsafe product for personal consumption.
HB 1865	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 1913	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to assessment of a premium surcharge on renewal of certain insurance policies.
HB 1914	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to certain information reporting requirements regarding workers' compensation claims.
HB 2078	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to health care coverage for a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 2079	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to examinations for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
HB 2191	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to unencumbered surplus or guaranty fund requirements for certain insurance companies.
HB 2192	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to venue in civil actions brought under the federal Employers' Liability Act or the Jones Act.
HB 2193	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the applicability to certain school districts of provisions related to the equalized wealth level and state aid for property tax reduction.
HB 2262	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
HB 2263	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain judges.
HB 2264	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including proceedings for the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support; providing a civil penalty.
HB 2544	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to increasing the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit from $5,000 to $30,000.
HB 2758	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to venue for civil actions.
HB 2759	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to registration statements filed by an insurer that is a member of an insurance company holding system.
HB 2760	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the management and control of certain port improvements and facilities.
HB 2761	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to requirements governing suitability in certain annuity transactions with consumers.
HB 2762	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to adoption of requirements regarding the replacement of existing life insurance policies and certain annuities; imposing penalties.
HB 2763	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a state occupational health and safety plan; establishing a maintenance tax.
HB 2764	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to the regulation of installers of swimming pools and in-ground spas; providing penalties.
HB 2765	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to certain variable insurance contracts.
HB 2766	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the location at which certain courts may conduct proceedings following certain disasters.
HB 2767	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to an offense of operation of a golf cart by an unaccompanied person under 14 years of age on a public beach.
HB 2768	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the prosecution or the offense of criminal nonsupport.
HB 2769	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the marking of oyster beds.
HB 2770	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to adoption of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act.
HB 2771	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to regulation and licensing of certain insurance agents.
HB 3265	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to dispute resolution and insurance policies or other coverage agreements.
HB 3266	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to fees for certain commercial licenses issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
HB 3267	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to venue for civil actions.
HB 3268	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the authority of voters of certain municipalities to extend or change the purposes of a sales and use tax for certain economic development corporations.
HB 3269	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Residential Construction Commission.
HB 3270	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of anticipation notes or other obligations by issuers located along the Gulf Coast in the event of an emergency.
HB 3271	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the biennial hearing concerning title insurance and related information.
HB 3272	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment, funding, and operation of the natural disaster catastrophe fund.
HB 3839	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to premium tax credits for certain investments; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 3840	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to prohibition of certain insurer restrictions regarding repair of a motor vehicle covered under an insurance policy.
HB 3841	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to coverage for certain towing and storage expenses under a motor vehicle insurance policy.
HB 3967	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to establishing insurance eligibility requirements for property located in first tier coastal counties.
HB 3968	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to allowing insurer rate filings in coastal areas within a 12-month period following a storm to be presumed reasonable.
HB 3969	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to establishing a reinsurance program for residential property insurance in the first and second tier coastal counties.
HB 3980	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the navigation district powers and the confirmation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 67; providing authority to issue bonds.
HB 4010	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the creation of the Cade Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Galveston County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 4053	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Galveston Grand Beach Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
HB 4070	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 65; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 4112	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the creation of the Bolivar Yacht Basin Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Galveston County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HCR 197	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Urging Congress to oppose the establishment of a federal insurance regulatory system.
HJR 86	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision from $5,000 to $30,000.
HR 251	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Oliver Jenkins on his 100th birthday.
HR 368	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 13, 2007, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 488	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Joseph A. Raitano, Sr., of Santa Fe.
HR 489	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring James P. Elbert on his retirement as president of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association board of directors.
HR 490	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2007, as Jack Johnson Day at the State Capitol.
HR 916	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Oliver Jenkins of League City.
HR 917	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Major Vic Maceo on his retirement from the Galveston Beach Patrol.
HR 918	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Zachary Zbranek of Winnie for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 987	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the victims of the BP Texas City refinery explosion that occurred on March 23, 2005.
HR 1007	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Barbour's Chapel Baptist Church of Texas City on its 94th anniversary of its founding.
HR 1316	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Reverend David L. Everson, Sr., on his eighth anniversary as pastor of First Union Baptist Church in Galveston.
HR 1317	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Reverend James Benjamin Thomas of Galveston.
HR 1356	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jim Ted Jolly of Galveston.
HR 1376	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sharon Strain on her retirement as executive director of the Galveston Housing Authority.
HR 1403	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Galveston County Constable Charles D. "Skip" Gay of Santa Fe, Texas.
HR 1686	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Henry Peter Porretto, Jr., of Galveston.
HR 1687	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of William Edmund Cross of Bonham.
HR 1688	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Mary L. Crowder of Texas City.
HR 2141	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of former State Representative Jean Edmond Hosey of La Grange.
HR 2415	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Eddie D. Tamez of Galveston.
HR 2416	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 21-28, 2007, as National Beach Safety Week in Galveston.
HR 2447	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Eddie Tamez of Galveston.
79th Regular Session
HB 949	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain limitations in health benefit plans and health insurance policies.
HB 978	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the quality assurance accreditation process for certain entities that offer health benefit plans.
HB 998	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to insurance market conduct surveillance; imposing sanctions.
HB 1044	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by a certain county for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles.
HB 1117	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to studies or projects concerning coastal erosion that may be undertaken by the General Land Office in conjunction with qualified project partners.
HB 1118	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to operating a motor vehicle with a person riding in a boat or personal watercraft being drawn by the vehicle; creating an offense.
HB 1217	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to enforcement of certain insurance provisions in construction contracts.
HB 1348	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to political contributions and expenditures; providing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 1474	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to certain information contained in records about members, retirees, annuitants, or beneficiaries of the Texas County and District Retirement System.
HB 1475	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to repealing certain authority regarding taxation and financing by the Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1.
HB 1638	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to creation and operation of a pilot program under which benefits for a compensable injury sustained by an employee are provided through a qualified accident and health insurance policy and endorsements to that policy.
HB 1639	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the authority of the attorney general to bring suit on behalf of individuals injured by unlawful practices in restraint of trade.
HB 1640	Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the law governing access to public beaches; imposing a surcharge on certain insurance premiums.
HB 1891	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to certain insurers subject to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 1892	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to excluding certain challenge courses from regulation as amusement rides.
HB 1893	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to authorizing a consumer credit reporting agency to provide certain information if the information is needed to avoid a violation of federal law.
HB 1894	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the definition of a primary job with respect to a project that may be undertaken by a development corporation.
HB 1895	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of an associate judge appointed by a court with family law jurisdiction.
HB 2561	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the applicability of the rule against perpetuities to trusts.
HB 2562	Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism Caption: Relating to the creation of an oyster license management program.
HB 2563	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the operations and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the establishment of a revenue bond program.
HB 2564	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to reinsurance for insurance written by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 2565	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to rebates regarding certain insurance coverage.
HB 2566	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 2567	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to requiring public retirement systems periodically to submit an asset and liability study to the Pension Review Board.
HB 2568	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to certain retired school employees and the powers and duties of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2569	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the office of district attorney for the 253rd Judicial District and to the creation of the office of district attorney for the 344th Judicial District.
HB 2570	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs by mail order.
HB 2571	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to requirements for disclosing a consumer's personal information.
HB 2613	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact.
HB 2614	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to Lloyd's plans and reciprocal and interinsurance exchanges.
HB 2615	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the distinction between surplus lines insurance and unauthorized insurance.
HB 2616	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 2617	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to systems and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2618	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services.
HB 2620	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the recognition of an informal marriage.
HB 2621	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the power of certain coastal municipalities to impose assessments to pay for improvement projects, services, or special events.
HB 2941	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to compensation of insurance agents.
HB 2942	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/05 Caption: Relating to license fees for commercial fish dealers and shrimp boats.
HB 2943	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to including pension and other postemployment benefits in the computation of rates for electric utilities.
HB 2944	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to prohibiting rebates regarding certain insurance coverage.
HB 2945	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the predicted retirement of and participation in the optional retirement program by certain employees of institutions of higher education.
HB 2946	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to efforts by coastal counties to mitigate coastal erosion and improve public access to public beaches; authorizing the issuance of bonds by coastal counties.
HB 2947	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the compensation of insurance agents.
HB 3125	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a retired employee's eligibility for participation in the optional retirement program and the regulation of investment advisors in that program.
HB 3126	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the regulation of investment advisors in the optional retirement program.
HB 3127	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the split payment of ad valorem taxes on residential homesteads.
HB 3128	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to funding of coastal erosion response activities and the coastal management program; imposing a fee.
HB 3355	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to provider duty for ocular postoperative care.
HB 3499	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 53; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 3500	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 63; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 3501	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 61; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 3503	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to road utility district and navigation district powers of Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 52, including the authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
HB 3504	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 54; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 3505	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 60; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 3506	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 62; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 3507	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 64; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 3577	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 67; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HCR 59	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Opposing the State Modernization and Regulatory Transparency (SMART) Act and any similar federal legislation that would interfere with the ability of state governments to regulate the business of insurance.
HCR 78	Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism Caption: Designating the Yaga's Children's Fund World Championship Wild Game and BBQ Cook-off as the Official Wild Game Cook-off of Texas.
HCR 117	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating Elissa the official tall ship of Texas.
HCR 186	Last Action: Filed Caption: Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to facilitate the offering of high school elective courses on the Bible in Texas public schools.
HJR 75	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to authorize the creation of perpetual trusts.
HJR 94	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize this state to license persons to conduct certain electronic gaming on cruise vessels departing from or returning to a dock in this state.
HR 359	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2005, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 695	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Captain Grady Burke of Texas City.
HR 834	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems (TEXPERS) on the occasion of its 16th annual conference, March 19-25, 2005.
HR 835	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2005, as Jack A. Johnson Day.
HR 1628	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to facilitate the offering of high school elective courses on the Bible in Texas public schools.
HR 1629	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 12, 2005, as the Texas Retired Teachers Association "Texas Retired School Personnel Day."
HR 2066	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Wesley Robert Riggs of Beach City.
HR 2080	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Wesley Robert Riggs of Beach City.
79th 1st Called Session
HCR 11	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Tuesday, June 21, 2005, and ending on Monday, June 27, 2005.
79th 2nd Called Session
HB 36	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the establishment of a revenue bond program.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 73	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to public financing of the public education employee retirement system and certain retirement benefits; making an appropriation.
HB 107	Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments Caption: Relating to public financing of retirement of state employees and officers; making an appropriation.
HB 143	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 156	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the separation of certain facilities for juries deliberating in criminal trials.
HB 157	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the separation of certain facilities for juries deliberating in criminal trials.
HB 158	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the separation of certain facilities for juries deliberating in criminal trials.
HB 169	Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments Caption: Relating to certain investment products made available to certain public school employees.
HR 312	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Izola Collins of Galveston on her receipt of the 2006 Steel Oleander Award.
HR 488	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Carter Randall Ware of Galveston on becoming an Eagle Scout.
HR 489	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 10th Annual World Championship Wild Game and BBQ Cook-off being held in Galveston on May 12 and 13, 2006.
HR 490	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lane Tiernan Ware of Galveston on becoming an Eagle Scout.
HR 657	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the contributions of the Seaborne ChalleNGe Corps.
78th Regular Session
HB 231	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to structures that constitute insurable property under the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 232	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to public school finance.
HB 475	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the availability of a legislative continuance in a judicial matter.
HB 524	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the use of the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry operated by the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 720	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation and prompt payment of health care providers under certain health benefit plans; providing penalties.
HB 836	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to immunity from liability for public school teachers.
HB 917	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of counties and municipalities to incur debt to participate in erosion response projects undertaken by the General Land Office.
HB 918	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to implement a pilot program to provide certain indigent health care services and to the funding of the program.
HB 919	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the review and approval of drainage reports by certain special districts.
HB 920	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain personal lines of insurance.
HB 921	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to limitations on insurance coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association for certain loss or damage.
HB 922	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to financial responsibility requirements for certain persons licensed or permitted under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
HB 923	Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security Caption: Relating to special license plates to aid the recovery, rehabilitation, and release of stranded marine mammals.
HB 924	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to extending the boundaries of the Galveston County Navigation District No. 1.
HB 925	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the rollback tax rate for certain taxing units.
HB 926	Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security Caption: Relating to special license plates benefiting the State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance (STAR) Day Foundation.
HB 927	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the selection of appraisal review board members.
HB 928	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the authorized investments and transactions of certain stipulated premium insurance companies.
HB 1453	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the time for filing a report of the annual audit of school district dropout records.
HB 1454	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to powers of a property owners' association relating to restrictive covenants in certain subdivisions.
HB 1455	Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management Caption: Relating to the landward boundary of the public beach when natural dune vegetation is planted and becomes established at a beach renourishment project.
HB 1456	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the share of the cost of a coastal erosion study or project required to be paid by a qualified project partner under an agreement with the commissioner of the General Land Office.
HB 1457	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the applicability and enforcement of the law governing access to public beaches.
HB 1458	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to criminal obstruction of or retaliation against an honorably retired peace officer.
HB 1459	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to hotel taxes in certain municipalities with a population of less than 5,000.
HB 1460	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
HB 1461	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to mandatory paternity testing before a court may render an order for child support.
HB 1462	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to rate changes for insurance coverage written through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 1463	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to underwriting and rating guidelines for medical professional liability insurance.
HB 1561	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to nonforfeiture amounts of certain annuities.
HB 2780	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of the offices of district attorney for the 75th and 344th judicial districts and the abolition of the office of district attorney for the 253rd Judicial District.
HB 2781	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to efforts by coastal counties to mitigate coastal erosion and improve public access to public beaches; authorizing the issuance of bonds by coastal counties.
HB 2782	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain limitations in health benefit plan coverage policies.
HB 2783	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the withdrawal of an insurance company from a particular line of insurance.
HB 2784	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to allowing rural fire prevention districts to impose a sales and use tax.
HB 2785	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Agriculture Caption: Relating to the promotion and marketing of the shrimp industry of this state, the funding of those activities, and certain health and safety requirements for shrimp for human consumption.
HB 2786	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to an extension of a strategic partnership agreement between a special purpose district and certain municipalities.
HB 2787	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to Self-Insurance Trusts.
HB 2788	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to certain third-party claims against an employer by an injured employee.
HB 3247	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to causeways, bridges, tunnels, turnpikes, and highways in certain counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico and in adjacent counties.
HB 3319	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to flame effects and pyrotechnics before an assembly.
HB 3320	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to pharmacy benefit managers.
HB 3321	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to finance biomedical research facilities and exempting the facilities financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
HB 3399	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to an increase in sales tax to fund Health and Human Services.
HCR 1	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Memorializing the California governor, legislature, and health agency to repeal emergency regulations that restrict the sale in California of raw oysters from Texas and four other Gulf Coast states.
HCR 96	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating April 1, 2003, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
HCR 103	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Memorializing the United States government to improve the enforcement of food import restrictions on seafood imports.
HR 763	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Galveston Police Department for participating in the search for and recovery of debris from the space shuttle Columbia.
HR 764	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Galveston County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit for participating in the search for and recovery of debris from the space shuttle Columbia.
HR 1269	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of George Wilmot Karp of Galveston.
HR 1351	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing National Beach Safety Week in Galveston.
HR 1868	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 463.
HR 1878	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Connie Mabin of the Associated Press for her work as a member of the Capitol Press Corps.
78th 1st Called Session
HB 46	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for nursing home residents under the Medicaid program.
78th 2nd Called Session
HR 106	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John Mark Belton of Galveston.
77th Regular Session
HB 978	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the appeal of certain orders, judgments, and decrees.
HB 979	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to models used in conjunction with a hearing before the Texas Department of Insurance relating to windstorm insurance.
HB 980	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to workers' compensation lifetime income benefits for certain compensable injuries.
HB 1160	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to establishing a duty of care for an attorney who prepares a will.
HB 1161	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the administration of the Business Enterprises Program trust fund.
HB 1162	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the development of Texas Windstorm Insurance Association insurance rates.
HB 1163	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents and to the consolidation of insurance agent licenses; providing penalties.
HB 1164	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to credit in the Texas County and District Retirement System for certain service as a peace officer.
HB 1170	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for taxable items used in the performance of a space flight contract.
HB 1255	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to creating the State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day Medal.
HB 1342	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for persons who sell certain telecommunications equipment.
HB 1343	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for certain persons who rent real property for residential use.
HB 1620	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to liability insurance for certain persons licensed or permitted under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
HB 1719	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain persons and entities from banning the use of recording devices during the delivery of a child.
HB 1862	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the regulation and prompt payment of health care providers under certain health benefit plans; providing penalties.
HB 1966	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to an exemption from form and rate filing requirements for commercial motor vehicle insurance and certain insurance policies issued to large risks.
HB 2064	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an application for a memorial designation for a law enforcement officer who died in the line of duty.
HB 2065	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain settlement money awarded to the state to appropriation accounts at the direction of the attorney general with the prior approval of the Legislative Budget Board.
HB 2066	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to compensation for services rendered at a polling place by election officers in a primary election.
HB 2082	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services.
HB 2100	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for certain persons who sell contracts regulated by the Texas Department of Banking for prepaid funeral benefits.
HB 2101	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to imposing a requirement that certain insurance agents obtain limited personal lines license.
HB 2102	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the determination of premium rates for certain lines of insurance.
HB 2364	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to sale of wine by the holder of a winery permit.
HB 2537	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages by the surviving spouse or heirs of the body of a deceased employee.
HB 2555	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the privacy of certain information provided by consumers to insurers and other related entities; providing penalties.
HB 2793	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the share of the cost of a coastal erosion response study or project required to be paid by a qualified project partner under an agreement with the commissioner of the General Land Office.
HB 2794	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the placement of dredged material on beaches adjacent to navigation inlets and channels.
HB 2795	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the optional fee for child safety imposed by certain counties.
HB 2906	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the imposition of an additional fee on nursing and convalescent homes for the purpose of allowing the state to increase reimbursement rates to the homes under the state Medicaid program and to qualify for more federal Medicaid funds.
HB 2916	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of pull-tab or instant bingo.
HB 3474	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the Galveston Seawall Conservation District; providing the authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
HB 3475	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the West Galveston Island Conservation District; providing the authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
HB 3476	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to admissibility of nursing facility survey and license documents.
HB 3477	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to venue for certain actions under the insurance laws of this state.
HB 3478	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the income method of appraisal for property purposes.
HB 3479	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the applicability of provisions governing the powers of property owner's associations concerning restrictive covenants in certain subdivisions.
HB 3480	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to special license plates to aid the recovery, rehabilitation, and release of stranded marine mammals.
HB 3481	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to counties authorized to create coastal county conservation districts.
HB 3592	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the imposition of an additional fee on home and community support services agencies for the purpose of allowing the state to increase reimbursement rates to the agencies under the state Medicaid program and to qualify for more federal Medicaid funds.
HB 3593	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to rates paid to certain providers of health care and to making appropriations for such payments from the economic stabilization fund.
HB 3698	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the powers and authority and the board of directors of the Clear Creek Drainage District of Galveston County.
HCR 144	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring State Representative Kyle Janek and his wife, Shannon Janek, on the birth of their son, William Walker Janek.
HCR 177	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating March 2001 as Dolphin Awareness Month and commending the work of the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
HCR 298	Last Action: Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel. Caption: Designating May 21-28, 2001, as Beach and Water Safety Week in Texas.
HJR 89	Last Action: Tabled in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a county to construct, maintain, or improve in the county any street, road, or highway of a city, town, or village.
HR 340	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Reverend L. J. Kimble and the members of the New Macedonia Baptist Church in Hitchcock as they dedicate their new church building.
HR 341	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Reverend Dr. Zephaniah Phillips of La Marque.
HR 342	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring William Ward Hooser Sullivan of Galveston for his many accomplishments.
HR 711	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2001, as Jack A. Johnson Day in Texas.
HR 1398	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1862.
HR 1403	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1839.
76th Regular Session
HB 739	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to workers' compensation lifetime income benefits for certain compensable injuries.
HB 740	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of a motor vehicle.
HB 741	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle.
HB 742	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of using, carrying, or exhibiting a firearm during the commission of certain felonies and to the sentencing of a defendant convicted of the offense.
HB 743	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the exclusion of a witness who is a peace officer in charge of the investigation of the criminal charges filed in a case from hearing the testimony of other witnesses in the case.
HB 744	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to revolving credit accounts.
HB 745	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain persons from the requirement to be licensed as an engineer.
HB 834	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/00 Caption: Relating to the qualifications of a member of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
HB 974	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to creating a recognition day on February 19 in honor of Texas joining the Union.
HB 1089	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to fraternal benefit societies.
HB 1190	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of certain state services and facilities by members of the legislature.
HB 1213	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the administration of the justice courts in certain counties.
HB 1230	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to adjustments to the property tax values of certain school districts for purposes of funding under the Foundation School Program.
HB 1800	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the transfer by the General Land Office to the City of Texas City the state's interest in certain real property.
HB 1801	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the use tax on items acquired outside Texas for use in Texas or for attachment to other property for use in Texas.
HB 1802	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to an affirmative defense to certain gambling offenses committed on an ocean-going vessel.
HB 2251	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the reduction of certain windstorm insurance rates.
HB 2252	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to commercial windstorm insurance rates.
HB 2253	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the operation of the catastrophe reserve trust fund.
HB 2254	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to models used in conjunction with a hearing before the Texas Department of Insurance relating to windstorm insurance.
HB 2581	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Pres. Caption: Relating to the appeal of certain orders, judgments, and decrees.
HB 2582	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the liability of attorneys who breach a duty of care in drafting a will.
HB 2583	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the taxation of windstorm protection devices.
HB 2584	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to credit in the Texas County and District Retirement System for certain service as a peace officer.
HB 2787	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to the consideration of the location of a bidder's principal place of business in the award of contracts by certain local governments.
HB 2788	Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Relating to retail charge agreements
HB 2789	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the licensing of certain persons who provide services related to the business of insurance.
HB 2790	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents and to the consolidation of insurance agent licenses; providing penalties.
HB 2791	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to cancellation of agency contracts by fire and casualty insurance companies.
HB 3359	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the benchmark rating system for certain lines of insurance.
HB 3360	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Galveston County.
HB 3361	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the control of health insurance fraud; providing administrative penalties.
HB 3736	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the applicability of procedures governing restrictive covenants in certain residential subdivisions.
HB 3737	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation of the Port Regionalization and Megaport Advisory Committee.
HB 3738	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to counties authorized to create coastal county conservation districts.
HCR 38	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Walter G. Hall, Sr., on being named Galveston County's 1998 Citizen of the Year.
HCR 59	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Memorializing congress to pass the Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 1999.
HCR 138	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the Friendswood High School Academic Decathlon team on winning the Texas Academic Decathlon.
HCR 238	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Welcoming United States senator John Glenn to the State Capitol.
HCR 248	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Granting J. Keith Rose permission to sue the state and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
HCR 285	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Betty Hardin on the occasion of her retirement.
HR 53	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lieutenant William Edward Bird, Jr., for his outstanding service to Galveston County and the City of La Marque.
HR 68	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. Don W. Micks.
HR 69	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Hugh Gibson.
HR 93	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 40th wedding anniversary of Tom and Betty Hardin.
HR 128	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dave and Nichi Dunphy on their 25th wedding anniversary.
HR 417	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Mark Kilroy and commending the work of the Mark Kilroy Foundation.
HR 531	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting Professor Janice C. May and the students in her American State Legislatures class permission to use the house floor on April 18, 1999.
HR 671	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Raymond Campbell for his 54 years of outstanding service with Gaido's restaurant in Galveston.
HR 761	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Daniel B. Kulvicki for his efforts in promoting S.T.A.R. Day.
HR 783	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Umon Goff.
HR 1017	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Thelma J. White on receiving a Distinguished Alumnus Award from The University of Texas at Austin.
HR 1314	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 957.
75th Regular Session
HB 448	Last Action: Subcommittee meeting cancelled Caption: Relating to a child's property damage to a hotel.
HB 449	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the control of and disabling of gambling devices, equipment, or paraphernalia while an ocean-going vessel is in the territorial waters of this state.
HB 450	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to residency requirements for municipal employees.
HB 451	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the use of certain state services and facilities by members of the legislature.
HB 452	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to registration and renewal fees paid by certain registered professional engineers.
HB 453	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a report of a financial institution's deposits and loans.
HB 581	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll.
HB 650	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the qualifications of a member of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
HB 668	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the requirement that deliberations relating to collective bargaining between certain public employers and certain employee associations be open to the public.
HB 725	Last Action: Failed to pass to engrossment Caption: Relating to the summoning and payment of witnesses in certain civil suits.
HB 1277	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain open-end credit agreements.
HB 1326	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to licensing requirements for certain insurance agents.
HB 1424	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the imposition of a municipal sales and use tax and hotel occupancy tax in areas to be annexed by certain municipalities.
HB 1564	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to requiring certain special districts to select a depository and follow a competitive bidding process.
HB 1691	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to enforcement of the Texas Fair Housing Act.
HB 1692	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the operation of publicly owned and operated harbor and port facilities located in certain municipalities.
HB 1770	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the sale of advertising space on a ferry operated or controlled by the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 1853	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to coverage provided under certain policies issued through the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.
HB 1854	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to creating a recognition day on February 19 in honor of Texas' joining the Union.
HB 1855	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to sales tax exemption for items used in manufacturing tangible personal property for ultimate sale.
HB 2092	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to advertisements for certain health benefit plans.
HB 3030	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the delivery of certain property presumed abandoned to the castastrophe reserve trust fund established under Art. 21. 49 of the Insurance Code.
HB 3031	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to approve higher deductibles on coverage provided under certain policies issued through the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.
HB 3032	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to receiverships and guaranty associations.
HB 3033	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to indemnity provisions in certain mineral agreements.
HB 3223	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to rate filings for certain lines of insurance.
HB 3224	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the dissolution of a beach park board of trustees.
HB 3383	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas catastrophe property insurance pool.
HB 3384	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to a preference given to bidders who hire recipients of financial assistance and services.
HB 3471	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the administration of oil overcharge funds.
HB 3586	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the election of the board of supervisors of the Clear Creek Drainage District of Galveston County.
HCR 27	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the La Marque Cougars.
HCR 45	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Edna Seinsheimer Levin.
HCR 213	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the Friendswood High School Academic Decathlon team.
HCR 292	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. 1855.
HR 1193	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Edward R. "Tim" Thompson, Jr.
74th Regular Session
HB 1170	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to registration and renewal fees paid by certain registered professional engineers.
HB 1171	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring counties to accept ownership of conveyed property in certain circumstances.
HB 1172	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the right of a patient or the patient's representative to a copy of the patient's medical records and to the charge for providing the copy.
HB 1173	Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to the application of certain weapons offenses to certain peace officers.
HB 1528	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the waiver of exclusive jurisdiction by juvenile courts for certain delinquent children and the mandatory transfer of the jurisdiction for those children to the criminal courts.
HB 1529	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to examination requirements for certain reappointed police officers.
HB 1530	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to certain business practices used in the collection of copyright royalties, providing penalties.
HB 1773	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain school districts to establish an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rate limitation imposed on school districts.
HB 2060	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to allocation and use of state and municipal hotel occupancy taxes.
HB 2061	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the qualifications for jury service.
HB 2429	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the control of and disabling of gambling devices, equipment, or paraphernalia while an ocean-going vessel is in the territorial waters of this state.
HB 2593	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to rates for commercial windstorm and hail insurance coverage through the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.
HCR 209	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating the Lone Star Flight Museum of Galveston the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame.
HJR 67	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the requirements for persons serving in certain judicial offices.
HR 124	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the birth of Cole Alexander Guidroz.
HR 133	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Walter Hallam for his service as pastor of Abundant Life Christian Center.
HR 357	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Galveston College Whitecaps on winning the 1994 NJCAA Division I baseball championship.
HR 435	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Friendswood High School academic decathlon team.
HR 532	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Friendswood High School academic decathlon team.
HR 1196	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Grant Teaff for his outstanding career as a coach.