Legislation authored by Mike Martin

Includes legislation with Mike Martin as the primary author for the 72nd through 73rd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

73rd Regular Session
HB 209	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the form of the ballot proposition for the sales and use tax that may be levied for the benefit of certain industrial development corporations.
HB 223	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to authorizing a juvenile court to require certain persons to post a cash bond when a child is placed on probation.
HB 224	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to residency requirements for attendance in a school district.
HB 225	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the inspection of certain law-enforcement records and files of a child who is a party to a juvenile court proceeding.
HB 226	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to prohibiting a person from removing a student from, or enticing a student to leave, a public school campus; providing penalties.
HB 227	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to establishing the Center for Texas Beaches and Shores.
HB 228	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the release of a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien.
HB 229	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the location of certain cemeteries.
HB 230	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to access to certain personal information by an inmate of a state prison.
HB 231	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the abolition of the board of directors of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association and the operation of that association by the State Board of Insurance.
HB 257	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to delinquent children and children in need of supervision, to the jurisdiction of courts for those children, and to the offense of contributing to the delinquency or dependency of a child.
HB 356	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of certain abrasive materials during sandblasting operations on construction projects for state government.
HB 453	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to a requirement that a bidder on a state construction contract make group health coverage available to the bidder's employees and their dependents.
HB 560	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public works contracts.
HB 561	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to minimum standards for smoking in public places or at public meetings; providing penalties.
HB 646	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the right of certain municipal and county employees to purchase a continuation of health benefits coverage at retirement.
HB 660	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the effect of certain types of divorce decrees on retirement benefits payable by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 676	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain cruise ships from ad valorem taxes.
HB 797	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the assignment of certain judges and justices as visiting judges.
HB 910	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1765 in Galveston County as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Highway.
HB 1033	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of persons operating, assembling, or disassembling cranes; creating offenses and providing criminal penalties.
HB 1194	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment of a Council on Competitive Government, and repealing existing provisions concerning the competitive cost review program.
HB 1195	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the duties and mission of the General Services Commission; transferring the duties, assets, and appropriation of the Texas Surplus Property Agency to the Commission; establishing a single identification number for entities doing business with the state; and eliminating duplication in certain procurement activities.
HB 1196	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to a review and analysis of the process by which agencies issue permits.
HB 1466	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the authority of a general-law municipality to provide for the repair and assessment of repairs of bulkheads or other structures.
HB 1477	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes and to the boundaries of an appraisal district.
HB 1680	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health over demolition and renovation activities to protect the public from emissions of asbestos.
HB 1681	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to windstorm insurance issued by the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.
HB 1682	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to enclosures around pools and spas owned, controlled, or maintained by multi-unit rental complex owners or property owners associations; providing a civil penalty.
HB 1683	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to eligibility of a municipality to create an economic development corporation.
HB 1901	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the registration of certain painting contractors; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1902	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to liability for theft committed by a child.
HB 1904	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of bond in common nuisance to allow the attorney general to sue for forfeiture of bond and forfeited bond money to be collected by the State of Texas.
HB 1905	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to the regulation of ocean-going ships on which gambling is offered and to the application of certain gambling offenses to ocean-going ships; creating offenses and providing penalties.
HB 2055	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to health insurance and health costs and the availability of health insurance coverage for certain individuals and small employers.
HB 2177	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the directors of the Gulf Coast Water Authority.
HB 2267	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to medical liability actions and medical liability insurance.
HB 2268	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to medical liability actions and medical liability insurance.
HB 2269	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to state indemnification and liability insurance premiums for certain health care claims.
HB 2270	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to claims for abandoned property filed with the state treasurer.
HB 2271	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to the ability of the Texas Water Development Board to obtain insurance and exempting Texas Water Development Board members and employees from personal liability relating to board business.
HB 2272	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the regulation of utilization review agents.
HB 2273	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to judicial and court personnel training.
HB 2657	Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources Caption: Relating to prohibition of unauthorized structures on land owned by the state.
HB 2658	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the right and authority of the Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office to acquire, hold, and dispose of surplus federal property.
HB 2659	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of directors in certain appraisal districts.
HCM 112	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Frances Guillen Cantu on the occasion of her 40th birthday.
HCM 113	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating District 16 and VFW Post 6378.
HCM 232	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Commending the Texas Clipper on its service as it sails on its final voyage this summer.
HCM 378	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Recognizing Chester Arthur Beverly, IV.
HCM 379	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Walter Hall, Sr., on being designated a Man of Vision of the Gulf Coast Branch of the Texas Society to Prevent Blindness.
HCM 380	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Jim and Wanda Guidroz on the occasion of the birth of their child, Kendall Christine.
HCM 1021	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating William Tyler Winick on the occasion of his birth, May 24, 1993.
HCR 5	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the memory of Manuel Galvan, Sr.
HCR 6	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Paying tribute to the life of August Colunga Bermea.
HCR 7	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Judge Ed J. Harris for his outstanding career in the fields of law and public service.
HCR 8	Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee Caption: Directing the Texas Transportation Commission to designate Farm-to-Market Road 1765 in Galveston County, from Highway 45 to Farm-to-Market Road 146, "Martin Luther King Memorial Highway".
HCR 12	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the memory of Raymond Bernard "Coach" Davis.
HCR 38	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending Esther Rice on the many significant contributions she has made to the citizens of Galveston County.
HCR 54	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Police Chief Freddie L. Poor on the occasion of his retirement.
HCR 153	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating the Grand 1894 Opera House of Galveston as the official Opera House of Texas.
HCR 172	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make a correction to H.B. 560.
HJR 43	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the exemption of cruise ships from ad valorem taxation.
HR 7	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Richard D. Diehl for his many years of service to the Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District #1.
HR 37	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Constable Joseph Anthony Scrofne, Sr., on the occasion of his retirement.
HR 123	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Proclaiming the month of February 1993 as Cruise Vacation Month and acknowledging the important role Texas' coastal cities play in the development of this industry.
HR 621	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Commemorating the service of the Texas Clipper as it sails on its final voyage this summer.
HR 689	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Michelle Hatmaker, Mrs. Texas 1993.
HR 751	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Charles R. Delgado for his outstanding service to the labor movement in Texas.
72nd Regular Session
HB 356	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the abatement of public nuisances in counties.
HB 641	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the registration of certain painting contractors; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 831	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the continuation of group health insurance coverage for certain persons leaving the group.
HB 832	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to a commercial fisheries marketing council in the agriculture department.
HB 1162	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the qualifications of certain special judges.
HB 1163	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the inspection of certain law enforcement records and files of a child.
HB 1164	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the posting of a sign at each waste discharge point.
HB 1290	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91 Caption: Relating to authorizing certain counties to issue longevity pay to deputy constables.
HB 1291	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to prohibiting a person from removing a student from, or enticing a student to leave, a public school campus; providing penalties.
HB 1470	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the right of certain fire fighters and peace officers to purchase a continuation of health benefits coverage at retirement.
HB 1601	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to false reports of vehicle or boat theft; requiring restitution and providing a penalty.
HB 1622	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to the protection and enhancement of state-owned coastal wetlands.
HB 1623	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to the prevention and remediation of coastal erosion, to the protection and enhancement of the public's common law rights of access to and use of public beaches, and to the preservation of sand dunes for storm protection and conservation purposes.
HB 2312	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the establishment of an insurance fraud unit in the State Board of Insurance and to the punishment for certain criminal offenses relating to insurance and to the business of insurance and providing penalties.
HB 2313	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to representation of an insured for claims under an insurance policy.
HB 2314	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to municipal civil service for fire fighters and police officers.
HB 2315	Last Action: Referred to Liquor Regulation Caption: Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in an area of Galveston State Park assigned to a concessioner.
HB 2492	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the practice of optometry.
HCR 53	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Granting Todd Shipyards Corporation permission to sue the State of Texas and the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
HCR 55	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the United Way's "Youth at Risk" program and celebrating the gala opening of the Mall of the Mainland.
HCR 174	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Galveston County and the entities participating in the Galveston County Emergency Communication District for their joint efforts in the implementation of enhanced 9-1-1 for Galveston County.
HCR 175	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Howard Douglas Williams.
HCR 194	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Recognizing May 4, 1991, as Loyalty Day in Texas.
HCR 216	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Donald Ferrell.
HR 106	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Vincent J. Beninati, Sr.
HR 466	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Corporal Robert Louis John of the Galveston Police Department.
HR 698	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 4, 1991, as Loyalty Day in Texas.
HR 699	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Frank Mimms Johnson.
HR 740	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Dickinson Independent School District on the occasion of its centennial celebration.
HR 757	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Henry W. Flagg, Sr.
HR 854	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the first grade students of Westlawn Elementary School of La Marque for their participation in the welcome of Queen Elizabeth II.
HR 1009	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of the dedication of a newly renovated church edifice.
HR 1010	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the organizers of the Making Strides Against Cancer celebration to be held in Galveston on June 2, 1991.
72nd 1st Called Session
HCR 2	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Richard Graves MacBeth.
HCR 3	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending Johnnie Henderson for his lifelong dedication to the public good and for his exemplary achievements as a labor leader and a humanitarian.
HCR 6	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Barbara and Tommy Schwartz on the birth of their daughter, Madison Blaise Schwartz.
HCR 7	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Christy and Bob Schwartz on the birth of their daughter, Melissa Erin Schwartz.
HR 20	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Joseph A. Dambach, Sr.
HR 21	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Fire Chief Roy McKinney for his exceptional career with the Texas City Fire Department.
HR 145	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Alphonse Hamilton.
HR 239	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Wayne W. Johnson III for his many significant achievements and contributions to the betterment of his community.
HR 268	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Alfreda Hickey Welch.
HR 269	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing September 14-15, 1991, as POW/MIA days for District 16, VFW in Galveston, Texas.
HR 278	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Robert and Thelma Webber on their 60th wedding anniversary.
HR 279	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Harry Wesley Monych, Jr.
72nd 3rd Called Session
HB 9	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the election of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of criminal appeals from single-member districts.
HCR 6	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending Ben G. Levisee for his record of exemplary work with credit unions.
HR 71	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Oscar T. Ekelund, Jr.
72nd 4th Called Session
HCR 1	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the memory of James F. Hury, Jr.
HCR 3	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Lucy Sparks.
HCR 4	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Luther Morgan.
HCR 5	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Kermit Courville.
HCR 15	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Isaac D. Kaplan.