Legislation authored by W.E. 'Pete' Snelson

Includes legislation with W.E. 'Pete' Snelson as the primary author for the 57th through 67th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

67th Regular Session
SB 178 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the curriculum in public schools.
SB 179 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to repeal of certain obsolete or unnecessary education laws.
SB 180 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to setting the funding level of certain education finance components in the General Appropriations Act and to tuition for certain public school students not domiciled in Texas.
SB 181 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to a residence qualification for appointment to the office of Pecos River Compact commissioner.
SB 182 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of a juvenile board in each of the counties of Brewster, Crockett, Jeff Davis, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Sutton, and Upton.
SB 183 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to investment of the Permanent School Fund in short-term obligations.
SB 184 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to lease of property controlled by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
SB 185 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the pay grade of certain therapists in public schools.
SB 209 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an increase in benefits for certain annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; making an appropriation.
SB 234 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to short form acknowledgments.
SB 278 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment and organization and operation of schools at state facilities for the mentally retarded and mentally ill of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; providing for the acceptance of donations and grants; providing for eligibility of students of such districts; providing for the operational costs of schools created pursuant to this Act through the Foundation School Program Fund and funds appropriated to the facilities; providing for allocation of professional units; providing for salaries for certain personnel employed by the districts; providing for severablity.
SB 279 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Education
Caption: Relating to the application of the Texas Education Code to the facilities of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
SB 470 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the cancellation of Patents located in a Block or System of Surveys which conflicts with Senior Patents in the same Block or System and the issuance of a Corrected Patents in conformity with the Block or System of Surveys.
SB 471 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to foster care for children in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Human Resources.
SB 606 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to regulation of professional counselors; creating the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and providing for its powers and duties; providing a penalty.
SB 607 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of the laws governing certain public retirement systems.
SB 630 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a statewide system of early childhood intervention programs for certain handicapped children; creating the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Services.
SB 642 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the place of transacting business of the Eighth Supreme Judicial District.
SB 768 Last Action: Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
Caption: Relating to the regulation of landscape architects.
SB 769 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the registration and regulation of architects.
SB 925 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to tuition at state-supported institutions of higher education and use of the revenue derived from tuition.
SB 926 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to allocation of tuition revenue for the purpose of funding acquisition, construction, and related activities at certain institutions of higher education.
SB 937 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to student fees for the support of student centers at component institutions of the Texas State University System
SB 938 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the regulation of injection wells and underground storage of hydrocarbons; providing penalties.
SB 947 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance
Caption: Relating to the compensation of the justices of the courts of appeals.
SB 952 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the transportation allowance for travel for handicapped state employees.
SB 953 Last Action: Committee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the State Commission for the Blind; changing the title of Chapter 91, Human Resources Code, to read "Texas Commission for the Blind"; amending the Human Resources Code.
SB 1123 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to regulation of frozen dessert manufacturers; providing penalties.
SB 1124 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance
Caption: Relating to the accrual of state leave and longevity pay for certain state employees previously employed by a school district, junior college district, or regional education service center.
SB 1129 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to the regulation of private degree-granting institutions of higher education.
SB 1133 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to annuities based on service creditable in the elected class of membership of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1197 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to the leasing for the exploration for and production of certain minerals of lands previously sold with all minerals reserved to the State.
SB 1292 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with amendments
Caption: Relating to pilot programs for the purpose of studying alternative methods of instruction in language programs for students of limited English-speaking ability.
SJR 45 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the issuance of bonds secured by the permanent university fund and repealing the 10-cent state property tax.
SJR 46 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: To repeal the existing state ad volorem tax by amending the Texas Constitution, relating to the Permanent University Fund and establishing the Higher Education Permanent Fund.
SR 164 Caption: Memorial resolution for John R. Culver.
SR 165 Caption: Memorial resolution for Lee O. White.
SR 166 Caption: Memorial resolution for Earl Olen Creager.
SR 187 Caption: Memorial resolution for John Keesey Miller.
SR 188 Caption: Memorial resolution for Lee Roy Grigsby.
SR 189 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Mildred Stroman Riggs.
SR 278 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. Albert Steele.
SR 292 Caption: Memorial resolution for Harold P. Steck.
SR 318 Caption: Memorial resolution for Carl D. (Toon) Estes.
SR 319 Caption: Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeBolt for their work with the adoption of "special" kids.
SR 320 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Gladys Overton Westphal.
SR 321 Caption: Memorial resolution for Fred H. Barrett.
SR 337 Caption: Recognizing Fort Clark Days as a historical event in the State of Texas.
SR 348 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Alma Dietel.
SR 349 Caption: Memorial resolution for Oscar Haas.
SR 385 Caption: Memorial resolution for Charles T. Poulter.
SR 386 Caption: Memorial resolution for W. J. "Bill" Dennis.
SR 387 Caption: Memorial resolution for Russell T. Seitz.
SR 388 Caption: Extending thanks to the member banks of the Texas Bankers Association and the member banks of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.
SR 393 Caption: Memorial resolution for W. H. "Bill" Dittemore, Jr.
SR 394 Caption: Memorial resolution for John R. Perry.
SR 467 Caption: Memorial resolution for Grover B. "Mutt" Green.
SR 472 Caption: Memorial resolution for Julie Gomez, Gloria Rivera and Sonja Carrillo.
SR 477 Caption: Memorial resolution for Billy Gene Edminston.
SR 478 Caption: Memorial resolution for Thomas S. "Tom" Cox.
SR 486 Caption: Memorial resolution for Paul W. Vogt.
SR 487 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ben F. Meek.
SR 512 Caption: Memorial resolution for Fred J. Ellyson, Sr.
SR 513 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Ruby Murray.
SR 527 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. Frank Crews.
SR 564 Caption: Memorial resolution for Gordon E. Roach.
SR 566 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Emily Atkinson.
SR 567 Caption: Memorial resolution for Sheriff W. S. "Bill" James.
SR 568 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Sophie Lottman Shudde.
SR 582 Caption: Extending congratulations to Tom Sealy upon his 50th anniversary as an attorney.
SR 583 Caption: Memorial resolution for Allen Tipton.
SR 584 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Martha Petersen Bartberger.
SR 623 Caption: Memorial resolution for William F. (Bill) Newby.
SR 624 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Rubee Mabee.
SR 645 Caption: Memorial resolution for Fred Walter Gunstead.
SR 646 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. John P. Searls.
SR 647 Caption: Memorial resolution for Charles Otis Reed.
SR 648 Caption: Memorial resolution for Morris Louis Rubin.
SR 650 Caption: Extending congratulations to W. C. "Prof" Williamson of Iraan.
SR 690 Caption: Memorial resolution for M. W. Collie, Jr.
SR 691 Caption: Memorial resolution for Francis Marion (Frank) Shaddox.
SR 745 Caption: Memorial resolution for Calvin H. Sugg.
SR 746 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Katie Lloyd Dyer.
SR 747 Caption: Memorial resolution for Allen J. Watts.
SR 803 Caption: Extending congratulations to Craig Timberlake.
SR 804 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Sarah R. Nunez.
67th 1st Called Session
SJR 4 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute
Caption: Amending the constitution to reduce the existing state ad valorem tax and to provide for building programs at state institutions of higher education.
SJR 5 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Caption: Amending the constitution to repeal the existing state ad valorem tax and to provide for building programs at state institutions of higher education.
SR 4 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Guy Rachal.
SR 5 Caption: Memorial resolution for O'Neal Dendy.
SR 6 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ira R. Huchinson.
SR 19 Caption: Memorial resolution for Paul Hannon.
SR 20 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Wilford D. Horton.
SR 21 Caption: Memorial resolution for Harold H. Young.
SR 22 Caption: Memorial resolution for Warren L. Faller.
SR 24 Caption: Memorial resolution for Clayton Hamilton.
SR 25 Caption: Memorial resolution for William Wolf.
SR 26 Caption: Memorial resolution for Johnnie Morris Beene.
SR 27 Caption: Memorial resolution for Phillip G. Massey.
SR 28 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ernest Dow Puckett.
SR 39 Caption: Memorial resolution for L. E. "Les" Alldredge.
SR 43 Caption: Commending L. W. McConachie for his contributions to the Texas High School Coaches Association.
SR 44 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Dessie Evans McLure.
SR 48 Caption: Memorial resolution for Marshall F. Smart.
SR 49 Caption: Memorial resolution for Douglas W. Baumann.
SR 79 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Mary Virginia Saxe.
SR 80 Caption: Memorial resolution for Bill Winston.
SR 81 Caption: Memorial resolution for Alex S. "Chano" Marquez.
SR 82 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Alma Oberkampf Roach.
SR 83 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Cora Lee King.
SR 90 Caption: Extending birthday greetings to Senator Kent Caperton.
SR 93 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Maude Stribling Witt.
SR 94 Caption: Memorial resolution for Sam O. Lawhon.
SR 161 Caption: Memorial resolution for George Pechacek.
SR 162 Caption: Memorial resolution for Charles E. McClure, Sr.
67th 2nd Called Session
SB 2 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to appropriations and authorizations for the construction of permanent improvements, acquisition of land, and major repair and rehabilitation projects at certain institutions of higher education.
SCR 11 Last Action: Motion lost to suspend reg order (to consider on 2nd reading)
Caption: Calling on the 68th Legislature to provide for a permanent source of funding in meeting the construction needs of higher education in Texas.
SJR 1 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Amending the constitution to repeal the state property tax.
SR 97 Caption: Recognizing Judge Ken G. Spencer as an outstanding citizen of the State of Texas.
67th 3rd Called Session
SB 2 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to school district loans for current maintenance expenses.
SR 1 Caption: Caucus Report for the Third Called Session, 67th Legislature.
SR 58 Caption: Caucus Report for the 67th Legislature, Interim.
66th Regular Session
SB 525 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to public school education.
SB 526 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Providing that payment of royalties on oil and gas and all related payments, fees, and penalties for the benefit of the Permanent University Fund be made to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System instead of to the Commissioners of the General Land Office; substituting the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System for the board for lease in certain circumstances; making conforming amendments.
SB 527 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Restoring civil and criminal jurisdiction to the county court of Real County and conforming the jurisdiction of the district court.
SB 715 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to qualifications of the commissioner of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the qualifications and appointment of certain administrators within its community facilities.
SB 716 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to qualification for the executive director and the director of mental retardation of a community mental health and mental retardation centers.
SB 717 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Authorizing the Comptroller to accept federal money for agencies upon compliance with state and federal laws.
SB 740 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Raising the payment to the voter registrar and extending payment to registrations cancelled on the struck list.
SB 741 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Extending the time period for mailing new certificates to voters and eliminating the list sent to the Secretary of State prior to the succeeding January 15 of persons whose voter registrations were cancelled under this section.
SB 742 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance
Caption: Relating to the taxation of certain buses and repair and replacement parts for certain buses.
SB 745 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to education of handicapped students in public schools.
SB 883 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: To change the duties and powers of the State Board of Education with regard to the permanent and available school fund to conform to sound, current investment practices; removing the requirement that bonds of school districts of the state be first offered for purchase to the State Board of Education; authorizing the use of a bank "lock-box" system to speed collection of income to the Available School Fund; authorizing participation in a fully secured stock and bond loan program to increase the earnings of the Available School Fund.
SB 884 Last Action: Failure to suspend the rules
Caption: Relating to licensing and regulation of counselors; providing penalties.
SB 931 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to children standing in school buses.
SB 1165 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with amendments
Caption: Relating to application of the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act to certain youth camps.
SB 1195 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to certain investments of independent school districts and to depositories of independent school districts.
SB 1224 Last Action: Placed on daily General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to establishing a program of early childhood intervention services to handicapped children.
SB 1225 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers, duties, operations, financing, and expansion of the Reagan County Water Supply District and to the authority of public agencies and political subdivisions to contract with the district.
SB 1243 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to membership, compensation, powers, duties, and responsibilities of the State Commission for the Blind and to membership on the Texas Committee on Purchase of Blind-Made Produts and Services; relating to educational programs for the blind or visually handicapped; placing certain duties on the Central Education Agency, the Texas Library and Historical Commission, and the Texas School for the Blind; abolishing the Governor's Coordinating Office for the Visually Handicapped.
SB 1246 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the compensation of the judge of the 109th Judicial District.
SB 1260 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Including a voter whose name appears on the list of cancelled voter registrations in the group eligible to participate in a party's convention process; providing for reinstatement of the registration of voters whose names appear on the list of cancelled voter registrations solely through postal service error or address reclassification or clerical error on the part of the registrar of voters; invalidating the ballot of a voter who votes from the list of cancelled voter registrations but who willfully disregards certain provisions; correcting the period for which the list of cancelled voter registrations is used.
SB 1271 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the compensation of director and deputy director of the Office of State-Federal Relations.
SB 1291 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the annexation by a city of property to be developed by the city as an industrial park.
SB 1305 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Education
Caption: An Act providing for the development and implementation of a balanced adoption cycle for proclamation of needs for textbooks and other instructional materials.
SCR 94 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing continuation of interagency contracting arrangements between Legislative Council and State Commission for the Blind.
SCR 96 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Providing an appropriate free public education for all handicapped children ages 3 to 21 under federal and state funded programs.
SCR 99 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting the House to return H.B. 1150 to the Senate for further consideration.
SCR 105 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing certain corrections to be made in enrolling S.B. No. 350.
SR 28 Caption: Memorial resolution for James N. Allison, Jr.
SR 29 Caption: Memorial resolution for Alvin D. "Mel" Butler.
SR 30 Caption: Memorial resolution for Joyce H. Krusekopf.
SR 36 Caption: Memorial resolution for William A. "Bill" Griffis.
SR 37 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. R. Matthew Lynn.
SR 38 Caption: Memorial resolution for W. M. Day, Jr.
SR 46 Caption: Memorial resolution for Robert Marion Minton.
SR 47 Caption: Memorial resolution for Tom Neel.
SR 48 Caption: Memorial resolution for Frederic Ernest Oheim.
SR 52 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Mary Blanche King.
SR 53 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Dwight L. Hunter.
SR 54 Caption: Memorial resolution for Julian F. Cole.
SR 84 Caption: Memorial resolution for G. P. (Pink) Mitchell.
SR 85 Caption: Memorial resolution for Chester A. Paxton.
SR 113 Caption: Memorial resolution for Frank Stringer.
SR 142 Caption: Memorial resolution for H.L. Hildebran.
SR 143 Caption: Memorial resolution for Edward Alexander Culbertson.
SR 144 Caption: Memorial resolution for Charles A. Walker, Jr.
SR 152 Caption: Memorial resolution for Eugene Harold "Gene" Linthicum.
SR 153 Caption: Memorial resolution for Fred W. Clark.
SR 155 Caption: Extending congratulations to Captain Hugh Shaw.
SR 171 Caption: Extending congratulations to Judge Hallie Crawford Stillwell.
SR 197 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Joseph H. (Clara) Mims.
SR 203 Caption: Memorial resolution for The Reverend Horace F. Doyle.
SR 204 Caption: Extending congratulations to Walt Roeber.
SR 333 Caption: Extending congratulations to the scientists at McDonald Observatory.
SR 334 Caption: Memorial resolution for F. M. "Roe" Miller.
SR 335 Caption: Memorial resolution for Phillip M. "Phil" Adams.
SR 345 Caption: Memorial resolution for Catherine Nimitz.
SR 346 Caption: Memorial resolution for JameS Lowell Carwile.
SR 347 Caption: Memorial resolution for Rena Butler Northington.
SR 359 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. A.H. "Ella" Fulcher.
SR 360 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Maude Amanda King Hurt.
SR 361 Caption: Memorial resolution for Beryl Chesney Crumpton.
SR 376 Caption: Extending congratulations to H. L. Kokernot, Jr.
SR 384 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Ida Mae Williams.
SR 452 Caption: Memorial resolution for Alvin Lawrence "Tex" Attaway.
SR 453 Caption: Memorial resolution for Richard J. "Dick" Ream.
SR 460 Caption: Memorial resolution for Walter E. Buckner.
SR 475 Caption: Memorial resolution for Randolph W. "Red" Pittman.
SR 476 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mr. Kurt B. Keidel.
SR 477 Caption: Memorial resolution for Maude Yett Bradford.
SR 501 Caption: Memorial resolution for Conrad T. Holekamp.
SR 502 Caption: Memorial resolution for Miss Johnnie Weyerts.
SR 507 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. John Reese Graves.
SR 508 Caption: Memorial resolution for Jess Morgan (Pete) Wristen.
SR 527 Caption: Memorial resolution for James Carroll Ratliff.
SR 528 Caption: Memorial resolution for George A. Pelletier, Sr.
SR 529 Caption: Memorial resolution for Hubert John Risinger.
SR 537 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mr. R. H. Burke, Sr.
SR 538 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Charles McLarnan.
SR 562 Caption: Extending congratulations to C. B. Wheeler.
SR 591 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Kimble County Chamber of Commerce, the citizens of Junction and Paul "Bear" Bryant.
SR 592 Caption: Memorial resolution for Bailey B. Ratliff.
SR 593 Caption: Memorial resolution for Gertrude Mae Warnock.
SR 618 Caption: Directing certain agencies to act upon problems and possibilities pointed out in the report of the Joint Interim Committee on Special Education.
SR 619 Caption: Directing the Texas Legislative Council to undertake a revision of the Texas Education Code.
SR 643 Caption: Memorial resolution for Noah Malone Mitchell, Sr.
SR 644 Caption: Memorial resolution for John M. Jones.
SR 645 Caption: Memorial resolution for Robert Roy Spiller.
SR 646 Caption: Memorial resolution for John Charles Boyle.
65th Regular Session
SB 322 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the participation of the State of Texas in the Academic Common Market.
SB 323 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to authority of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to contract with medical schools, licensed hospitals and non-profit corporations for the purpose of providing state funds to family practice residency training programs.
SB 324 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Authorizing the Texas Employment Commission to exchange certain state-owned land for certain land owned by the First National Bank of Midland, Midland, Midland County, Texas; and declaring an emergency.
SB 509 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to special education for exceptional children under the Foundation School Program.
SB 510 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Compacts, Districts, & Regions
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a state cooperative purchasing service for junior college districts and participation by the districts in such service.
SB 511 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a small purchases procedure for purchasing supplies, materials, services, and equipment costing less than $500.
SB 512 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to raising the monetary requirement for written agreements or contracts between state agencies.
SB 513 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain duties of the comptroller of public accounts for the accounting and inventory of state property to the State Board of Control.
SB 820 Last Action: Failed to pass to third reading
Caption: Relating to enacting the Southern Growth Policies agreement.
SB 821 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to autopsies on children who die suddenly and unexpectedly; recognizing the term "Sudden Infand Death Syndrome" as a cause of death certification when appropriate; directing the Texas Department of Health Resourcs to develop a program outline for consultation and information about "SIDS".
SB 822 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to the Parks and Wildlife Commission's authority to set the seasons, bag limits, and means and methods of taking the wildlife resources in Trans-Pecos Counties.
SB 823 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Social Services
Caption: Relating to care after the age of 18 years of persons residing in facilties operated by the Texas Youth Council for orphans, half-orphans, and dependent and negelcted children.
SB 824 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the authority of school districts to charge student fees.
SB 825 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to allowing certain vocational teachers credit for prior experience in a trade or industry for the purpose of determining minimum salary increments and retirement service credits.
SB 826 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to licensing and regulation of counselors; providing penalties.
SB 850 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to issuance of voter registration certificates; defining an offense and perscribing a penalty.
SB 1210 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, establishment, administration, maintenance, operation, and financing of the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas.
SB 1249 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
Caption: Creating the Upton County Water District; prescribing other powers and duties of the district; providing a severability clause.
SB 1270 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to special education programs for handicapped children.
SB 1336 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the boundaries of the Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District.
SCR 8 Last Action: Filed without Governor's signature
Caption: Inviting the Governor of the State of Texas, His Excellency, Dolph Briscoe, to address the Regular Session of the 65th Legislature in Joint Session.
SCR 104 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Authorizing renewal of Interagency Contract between Texas Legislative Council and Commission for the Blind to fulfill federal requirements of statewide studies.
SCR 111 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Creating an interim committee to study special education
SR 65 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. Howard Hodge.
SR 71 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Ollie Badger Rollins.
SR 72 Caption: Memorial resolution for Judge O. O. Adams.
SR 73 Caption: Memorial resolution for Arthur T. Eudaly.
SR 88 Caption: Memorial resolution for William H. Wood.
SR 90 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. C. Gardner Franks.
SR 92 Caption: Memorial resolution for Patrolman Sammy C. Long.
SR 93 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Naomi F. Ingram.
SR 94 Caption: Extending congratulations to Richard Senter.
SR 104 Caption: Memorial resolution for Robert Aylmer Gilmer.
SR 105 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. W. "Skipper" Thomas.
SR 117 Caption: Extending congratulations to Judge Marvin Blackburn.
SR 118 Caption: Memorial resolution for John Goff Hunnicut.
SR 130 Caption: Extending congratulations to George Bentley.
SR 154 Caption: Memorial resolution for Eleanor Fox Black.
SR 155 Caption: Extending congratulations to W. K. "Bill" Ramsey.
SR 156 Caption: Extending congratulations to E. F. (Trip) Triplett.
SR 196 Caption: Extending congratulations to Sheriff Jim Skinner.
SR 197 Caption: Memorial resolution for Miss Maggie Taylor.
SR 198 Caption: Extending congratulations to Eugene Pankratz.
SR 203 Caption: Memorial resolution for Charles William Chancellor, Sr.
SR 204 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Myrtle Kincaid Childress.
SR 208 Caption: Extending congratulations to Sheriff J. R. Koog.
SR 209 Caption: Memorial resolution for Albert J. Bierschwale.
SR 210 Caption: Memorial resolution for Henry J. Schmidt.
SR 221 Caption: Memorial resolution for Norman McNutt.
SR 222 Caption: Memorial resolution for Troy Squires.
SR 223 Caption: Extending congratulations to J. C. Ward.
SR 237 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Agnes Fitzsimmons.
SR 238 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Vern B. Spiva, Jr.
SR 253 Caption: Extending welcome to Comfort High School Senior government class.
SR 264 Caption: Extending congratulations to Sheriff Ed Darnell.
SR 274 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Mildred Lomax.
SR 275 Caption: Extending congratulations to Dr. David B. Connery.
SR 284 Caption: Memorial resolution for Robert Simmons Crawford.
SR 285 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Roberta Harley.
SR 291 Caption: Extending congratulations to Joe Cozby.
SR 302 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ray W. Hodge.
SR 303 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Future Farmers of America Chapter of Fredericksburg High School.
SR 316 Caption: Memorial resolution for Leo P. Richardson.
SR 317 Caption: Memorial resolution for John Wesley Cooksey.
SR 318 Caption: Extending congratulations to Elsie Sauer.
SR 319 Caption: Extending congratulations to Willie Mendeke.
SR 321 Caption: Extending welcome to Medina High School Senior Civics Class.
SR 325 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mr. Bill Briggs.
SR 326 Caption: Memorial resolution for Hall Olds.
SR 327 Caption: Extending congratulations to R. S. "Bob" Marshall.
SR 328 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Leona Gray.
SR 338 Caption: Designating March 14, 1977 as Special Education Day.
SR 345 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. C. O. (Buster) Whitworth.
SR 346 Caption: Extending congratulations to Billy W. Mays.
SR 364 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mr. P. O. Sill.
SR 365 Caption: Memorial resolution for Reverend Herbert Hill Hooks.
SR 376 Caption: Extending congratulations to Oscar Doyle Stevens.
SR 394 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Robert S. Sutton.
SR 395 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. J. F. Howell.
SR 460 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Hilliard (Willie Reed) Rowe.
SR 461 Caption: Memorial resolution for Barry Scobee.
SR 469 Caption: Extending congratulations to Judge Barbara G. Culver.
SR 470 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. Bob Bickley.
SR 476 Caption: Extending congratulations to James P. "Jim" Crawford.
SR 494 Caption: Memorial resolution for Robert Simpson "Bob" Brennand, Jr.
SR 495 Caption: Memorial resolution for Nathan Winkler.
SR 524 Caption: Memorial resolution for Floyd Elbert (Shorty) Parker.
SR 525 Caption: Memorial resolution for Reverend Edward Bernard Postert, O.M.I.
SR 526 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Joe Mims.
SR 538 Caption: Memorial resolution for Judge Roy H. Adams, Sr.
SR 539 Caption: Memorial resolution for Felix C. Hahn, Sr.
SR 540 Caption: Extending congratulations to C. E. Harlow.
SR 541 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. J. Ross Richardson.
SR 548 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Lucille Hutcherson.
SR 549 Caption: Extending congratulations to Clinton S. Hartmann.
SR 550 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Ollie Fulcher Hinson.
SR 560 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. George (Veronica) Puscas.
SR 561 Caption: Memorial resolution for P. P. Butler.
SR 562 Caption: Extending congratulations to Joe Conger.
SR 598 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Annie McElroy.
SR 599 Caption: Memorial resolution for Oliver Hopf.
SR 619 Caption: Memorial resolution for Sam Holt Walk.
SR 620 Caption: Memorial resolution for Thomas F. Daniels.
SR 621 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. H. N. (Ada) Phillips.
SR 622 Caption: Extending congratulations to Berte R. Haigh.
SR 628 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. John R. (Bette) Foster.
SR 629 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Frank (Eula) Lindley.
SR 630 Caption: Memorial resolution for Charles R. Hines.
SR 631 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Janie Goff Hunnicutt.
SR 639 Caption: Memorial resolution for Albert H. Zuberbueler.
SR 640 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Henry Horn.
SR 645 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. A. G. Farmer.
SR 652 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Citizens of Del Rio.
SR 676 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Jessie Eileen Buffington.
SR 677 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Wilson Bryan.
SR 678 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Mary Jane Cummins.
SR 698 Caption: Memorial resolution for Colonel Clarence Eugene "Bud" Bissell.
SR 699 Caption: Extending congratulations to Don Enrique A. Martinez.
SR 707 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Marion Ellis.
SR 709 Caption: Memorial resolution for W. B. (Blackie) McNerlin.
SR 710 Caption: Memorial resolution for Roy A. Whiteside.
SR 711 Caption: Memorial resolution for Lester D. Lohmann.
SR 719 Caption: Extending congratulations to Major E. K. Browning.
SR 750 Caption: Memorial resolution for Judge M. C. Blackburn.
SR 751 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Hugh S. White.
SR 752 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Virginia Johnson.
SR 761 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Mary Moore.
SR 819 Caption: Memorial resolution for James F. Hightower.
65th 1st Called Session
SR 8 Caption: Memorial resolution for Roy Davis Holt, Jr.
SR 12 Caption: Memorial resolution for Lee Rotan Reed.
SR 13 Caption: Memorial resolution for George R. Hopson.
SR 14 Caption: Memorial resolution for Willie Fay Starley.
SR 15 Caption: Memorial resolution for Barbara Elderkin.
SR 16 Caption: Memorial resolution for Max Leaman.
SR 38 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ida Holekamp.
SR 39 Caption: Memorial resolution for Roberta Murchison Bailey.
65th 2nd Called Session
SCR 1 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Providing for a joint session to hear the governor's message at 1:00 p.m. on July 10, 1978.
SCR 2 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Providing that a portrait of Governor Dolph Briscoe to be placed in the rotunda of the Texas Capitol.
SR 68 Caption: Memorial resolution for Judge William L. Kerr.
SR 74 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Veda Hodge.
SR 110 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jim Hall.
SR 111 Caption: Memorial resolution for S. P. "Steve" Hazlip.
SR 112 Caption: Memorial resolution for Alden S. Donnelly.
SR 113 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. Ross Bozeman.
SR 114 Caption: Memorial resolution for Henry R. Fleming.
SR 118 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. John LeRoy Waller.
SR 122 Caption: Memorial resolution for David R. White.
SR 123 Caption: Memorial resolution for Harold B. Eudaly.
SR 129 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Walker.
SR 137 Caption: Memorial resolution for Harry Hornby.
SR 148 Caption: Memorial resolution for Frank B. Stubbeman.
64th Regular Session
SB 193 Last Action: 90 day bill
Caption: Amending Subchapter E, Chapter 54, Title 3, Texas Education Code by adding a new Section 54.504 authorizing the governing board of each institution of higher education to levy and collect from each student medical service fees after provision by the board for recommendations as to those services; specifying the use to be made of such fees.
SB 194 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with amendments
Caption: Amending Section 21.301 of the Texas Education Code relating to suspension of pupils from school by the superintendent or board of trustees of the school district; providing for notice to pupil and hearings.
SB 195 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer or sale of state owned surplus or salvage equipment or material.
SB 259 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Amending the definition of "military duty" in Paragraph (16) of Subsection (a) of Section 3.02 of the Texas Education Code; amending Section 3.23 of the Texas Education Code to permit members to purchase creditable service in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain military duty rendered before becoming a member of that system, removing the privilege of purchasing creditable service for certain non-military service and providing for the payment of a fee when purchasing service credit for military duty; declaring effective dates for the provisions of this Act and providing for severability of the Act.
SB 277 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Granting the authority to the Texas Youth Council to assist local communities with services and funding of programs for pre-delinquent and delinquent children; permitting the Texas Youth Council to promulgate rules and regulations concerning such services and funding.
SB 278 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the increase of membership on the Texas Youth Council, calling of meetings, quorum, per diem for members, and terms of office; providing an effective date.
SB 279 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance
Caption: Authorizing the Texas Youth Council to expend certain appropriated funds for community-based, alternate care programs and to extend the Halfway House program to children other than delinquents.
SB 300 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a statewide system of permanent voter registration.
SB 308 Last Action: 90 day bill
Caption: Relating to the compensation of members of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
SB 309 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners to receive criminal records and reports of law enforcement agencies or other sources on its licensees and applicants for licensure; relating to submission by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners to the Department of Public Safelty of fingerprints of applicants for licensure for classification and checking; relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety concerning its findings; making the information received by the board privileged, not to be disclosed except on court order; providing for opportunity for hearings for applicant or licensee prior to action on application for license or for revocation, cancellation, or suspension of license; providing for severability.
SB 310 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners to extend the expiration date of a temporary license.
SB 311 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain supplemental fees and charges to be charged by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners; providing for severablility.
SB 353 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of county historical commissions and commissioners courts with respect to historical matters.
SB 354 Last Action: 90 day bill
Caption: Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record on the city of Midland and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing rules and procedures for appeals from a municipal court of record and the effect of the ruling of the appellate court; prescribing the extent of applicability of laws other than this Act.
SB 402 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Amending Education Code relating to place of sale for oil and gas in university lands.
SB 403 Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
Caption: Relating to the authority of juvenile courts to commit children in need of supervision to the Texas Youth Council; prohibiting the Texas Youth Council from placing such children in institutions for children who have committed delinquent acts; and providing for modification of a court disposition under specific circumstances.
SB 455 Last Action: 90 day bill
Caption: Relating to the lease, sale, and trade of unsold state land.
SB 456 Last Action: 90 day bill
Caption: Relating to the disposition of improvements on state land at expiration of a lease.
SB 791 Last Action: Read second time
Caption: Relating to the participation of the State of Texas in the Academic Common Market.
SB 949 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Education
Caption: Relating to the authority and capability of the Central Education Agency to promote and improve educational accountability as a means of determining the degree of attainment of policy commitments, analyzing the effectiveness of the results of educational programs in relation to their costs, and reporting these findings to policy boards, management, and the public; and further establishing that educational accountability begins with self-accountability by the Central Education Agency, the regional education service centers, school districts, and other organizations and agencies responsible for the quality of public education programs and the achievement of educational goals.
SB 950 Last Action: 90 day bill
Caption: Relating to electronic voting systems.
SB 951 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably substituted
Caption: Relating to regulation of child care facilities and child placing agencies by the State Department of Public Welfare; providing for licensing of certain child care facilities and child placing agencies; providing for licensing for certain solicitation of funds.
SB 1029 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Education
Caption: Relating to tuition and fees for certain students holding competitive scholarships.
SCR 22 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Honoring the memory of Texas Ranger Captain James E. "Jim" Riddles and extend sympathy to the members of his family; providing for copies of this resolution to be prepared under the seal of the senate, and presented to Mr. Riddles' family as a tribute to his memory, and when the senate adjourns this day, it do so in his memory.
SCR 40 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Empowering the Texas Legislative Council to enter into such interagency contracts with the State Commission for the Blind as may be necessary and desirable to assist the State Commission for the Blind in fulfilling federal requirements for continuing statewide studies and to assure the appropriate involvement of federal funds in such studies; providing that the Texas Legislative Council Study Committee designated by the chairman of the council to direct the project be assisted by a citizens advisory commission of 10 members, 5 to be appointed by the lieutenant governor and 5 by the speaker of the house of representatives, who shall be chosen for their knowledge of the needs and problems of the handicapped and have such other qualifications as are necessary to comply with applicable federal law, regulations, or guidelines; providing that necessary travel and other expenses incidental to the operation of the study project be paid by the Texas Legislative Council from funds budgeted for this purpose under terms of the interagency contracts herein authorized.
SCR 106 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Suspending the Joint Rules of the two Houses so that either House may take up and consider Senate Bill No. 791 at any time.
SR 48 Caption: Memorial resolution for James N. Allison, Sr.
SR 70 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. William B. Blakemore.
SR 89 Caption: Extending congratulations to H. L. (Buck) Wheat.
SR 90 Caption: Memorial resolution for John W. Starr.
SR 91 Caption: Memorial resolution for T. M. (Tommy) Mills.
SR 92 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Ernest (Sylvia) Boyett.
SR 93 Caption: Memorial resolution for George W. Coy.
SR 113 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. W. R. Baggett.
SR 114 Caption: Memorial resolution for R. M. Rubin.
SR 115 Caption: Memorial resolution for Willie B. Whitehead.
SR 116 Caption: Memorial resolution for Floyd Coker, Jr.
SR 123 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Frank C. Hodges.
SR 124 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Ruel (Ruth) Adams.
SR 125 Caption: Memorial resolution for Charles F. Underwood.
SR 131 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. Nalle Gregory.
SR 138 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Kenneth Brown.
SR 139 Caption: Memorial resolution for Edgar E. Watts.
SR 148 Caption: Memorial resolution for Bob Milburn.
SR 151 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Alda Parsons.
SR 152 Caption: Memorial resolution for Howard Lee Westfall.
SR 153 Caption: Memorial resolution for Leonard Mortimer "Len" Mertz.
SR 164 Caption: Extending congratulations to Lisa Kay Finley.
SR 165 Caption: Memorial resolution for Luther Hale Gilbreath.
SR 166 Caption: Memorial resolution for Joseph Fuller Logan.
SR 167 Caption: Memorial resolution for W. D. Black.
SR 174 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Elizabeth Adams.
SR 175 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Dewitt Garrett.
SR 176 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Mary Jo Peppler.
SR 186 Caption: Memorial resolution for Phillip John Scherz.
SR 187 Caption: Memorial resolution for Lynch King.
SR 188 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Tom (Thelma) Neel.
SR 201 Caption: Memorial resolution for Thomas Carwin Barnsley, Jr.
SR 202 Caption: Memorial resolution for Wallace Walton LeStourgeon.
SR 203 Caption: Memorial resolution for Francis Marion Cassaday.
SR 217 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Gerald E. (Charlotte) Self.
SR 218 Caption: Memorial resolution for Herman H. Fricke.
SR 221 Caption: Extending welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Royce Fox and family and Jose Edwardo Salazar Barrantes.
SR 259 Caption: Memorial resolution for Shelby H. Blaydes.
SR 260 Caption: Memorial resolution for Miss Nancy Ethie Eagleton.
SR 261 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Ethel Williams Bird.
SR 272 Caption: Memorial resolution for C. E. "Nubbin" Booth.
SR 273 Caption: Memorial resolution for N. T. Underwood.
SR 274 Caption: Memorial resolution for Grady Lowrey.
SR 275 Caption: Memorial resolution for Donald Dale Miller.
SR 276 Caption: Designating John Morrow as Honorary Page.
SR 284 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. John W. (Ida Tom) Howell.
SR 285 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Henry (Betty) Goulet.
SR 286 Caption: Memorial resolution for Homer Allen Nettleton.
SR 327 Caption: Memorial resolution for S. B. Buchanan.
SR 328 Caption: Extending congratulations to Robert E. Lee Basketball Team.
SR 416 Caption: Memorial resolution for Brown Bailey.
SR 450 Caption: Memorial resolution for James Ray Maner.
SR 451 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Katherine Scobee.
SR 497 Caption: Memorial resolution for John L. Pike.
SR 498 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. A. G. Morriss.
SR 499 Caption: Memorial resolution for Enslie O. Oglesby.
SR 526 Caption: Memorial resolution for Robert "Bob" Baker.
SR 528 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Sara M. Wooldridge.
SR 529 Caption: Memorial resolution for Darrell Keltner.
SR 537 Caption: Memorial resolution for Reverend Raymond Wolff.
SR 538 Caption: Memorial resolution for Morrison C. (Billy) Slayten.
SR 539 Caption: Memorial resolution for Louis Dean Wood.
SR 548 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Richard B. Saxe, Sr.
SR 549 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Dorothy Smith Taylor.
SR 551 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Maud W. Green.
SR 566 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Raymond M. Cavness.
SR 567 Caption: Memorial resolution for Richard King (Dick) Lewis.
SR 583 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Clyde Lawler.
SR 584 Caption: Commending Chick Chadwell on his interest in the Texas Senate.
SR 596 Caption: Memorial resolution for Lester W. Morton.
SR 597 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Anna Kate Turney.
SR 598 Caption: Extending congratulations to Billy Carr.
SR 625 Caption: Memorial resolution for Alfred J. Petmecky.
SR 626 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ray Cecil Kayser.
SR 627 Caption: Memorial resolution for Emmett L. Hunter.
SR 628 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Christian Mathisen.
SR 637 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ken Esmond.
SR 638 Caption: Memorial resolution for Sgt. Gerald W. Fritz.
SR 639 Caption: Memorial resolution for C. R. Mallison.
SR 640 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Stella Cauthron Altizer.
63rd Regular Session
SB 142 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Authorizing the State Highway Department to issue special permits for the movement of unladen lift equipment motor vehicles exceeding certain weight and length limitations.
SB 190 Last Action: Reported favorably
Caption: Relating to the standing of children in school buses; providing for an effective date.
SB 257 Last Action: Reported by subcommittee favorably
Caption: Declaring the public policy of the State of Texas; invalidating provisions for indemnity in certain contracts where there is negligence attributable to the indemnitee; defining terms; specifying the applicability of the Act.
SB 392 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to qualifications for membership on the board of the State Commission for the Blind; prohibiting the appointment of individuals with private interests in the sale or furnishing of goods or services of the type provided through the State Commission for the Blind.
SB 423 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Education
Caption: Amending the Texas Education code to raise retirement benefits in the Teacher Retirement System of certain retired members and beneficiaries; prescribing the conditions under which and the time at which this amendatory shall become effective and operative as law.
SB 424 Last Action: Reported favorably as amended
Caption: Relating to written instructions from the court to the jury; providing for severability; repealing all laws in conflict therewith.
SB 425 Last Action: Reported favorably
Caption: Relating to credit awarded for confinement pending appeal, and to the time a sentence begins; providing for severability; repealing all laws in conflict therewith to the extent of such conflict only.
SB 426 Last Action: Sent to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for release on parole; providing for severability; repealing all laws in conflict therewith.
SB 652 Last Action: Sent to Calendar Committee
Caption: Relating to the determination of unit allotments under the Foundation School Program on the basis of the best 170 days of attendance.
SB 801 Last Action: Sent to Calendar Committee
Caption: Relating to development of methods for determining accountability of public schools.
SB 818 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Amending Section 66.68, Subchapter D, Texas Education Code, by adding a new Subsection (g) requiring a provision in oil and gas leases covering university lands that allows the Board for Lease of University Lands at its discretion to take royalty payments in kind and giving the board powers necessary for disposition of such payments in kind; providing for severability; repealing all laws in conflict herewith to the extent of such conflict only; preserving certain rights of the state under existing or future leases; and declaring an emergency.
SB 854 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to certain insurance policies covering newborn children and including maternity benefits; prohibiting certain limitations as to time covered or limitations or exclusions in regard to congenital defects; providing for rates; providing an effective date and methods of compliance by insurers; amending Section 2, Chapter 397, Acts of the 54th Legislature, Regular Session, 1955, as amended (Article 3.70-2, Vernon's Texas Insurance Code), by adding a new Subsection (D); and declaring an emergency.
SB 855 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the coordination and development of emergency medical services by the State Department of Health; making certain requirements as to area plans; requiring progress reports to the legislature; and declaring an emergency.
SB 875 Last Action: Reported favorably
Caption: Amending Subsection (a), Section 5, Chapter 173, Acts of the 47th Legislature, Regular Session, 1941, as amended (Article 6687b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), relating to certification of school bus drivers; and declaring an emergeny.
SB 885 Last Action: Sent to subcommittee
Caption: Amending Title 102, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, by adding thereto a new Article 6008b-1 relating to the powers of the Railroad Commission to direct and enforce cooperation among persons owning or controlling production, leases, royalties, or other oil and gas property interests along each side of a voluntarily pooled unit's boundary lines; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
SB 886 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Amending Chapter 302, Acts of the 52nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1951, as amended (Article 6701g, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), relating to the regulation of traffic on county roads and county owned land and establishment of restricted traffic zones by the commissioners court of any county; providing penalties; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
SCR 72 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Commending the Texas Relays.
SCR 78 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Granting Penroc Oil Corporation et al permission to sue the State.
SCR 107 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Rules
Caption: Directing and authorizing the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission (of Texas) to establish a "Texas Folklorico" stage production.
SCR 118 Last Action: Filed without Governor's signature
Caption: The Texas Legislative Council be and is hereby empowered to enter into such interagency contracts with the State Commission for the Blind as may be necessary and desirable to assist the State Commission for the Blind in fulfilling federal requirements for continuing statewide studies and to assure the appropriate involvement of federal funds in such studies.
SCR 128 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: A resolution relating to the addition of new language in the conference committee report on Senate Bill No. 216.
SCR 131 Last Action: Filed without Governor's signature
Caption: Suspending the Joint Rules of the House and Senate.
SR 17 Caption: Extending congratulations to coaches and members of the Uvalde Coyotes football team.
SR 18 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Mrs. Edna Ross Johnson.
SR 19 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Mrs. Lewis C. (Sarah) Link.
SR 20 Caption: Memorial Resolution for George Victor "Vic" Montgomery.
SR 24 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Mrs. H. D. Allison.
SR 25 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Mrs. Dan F. Lehmberg.
SR 26 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Mario Morales.
SR 27 Caption: Memorial Resolution for James Monroe "Jimmy" Cooksey, II.
SR 28 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Dr. Carl A. Kunath.
SR 29 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Mrs. George W. Glass.
SR 30 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Robert S. "Bob" Bickerstaff.
SR 35 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Roy R. McKee.
SR 36 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Mrs. H. C. Goldwire Sr.
SR 77 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Mrs. Bennie Bell Bright Hays.
SR 78 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Dr. Herbert Haynie Wilson.
SR 82 Caption: Congratulating Robert G. Carr for being chosen San Angelo's "Citizen of the Year".
SR 83 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Walter C. Hodge.
SR 84 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Ed M. Whitaker.
SR 85 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Melvin N. Dow.
SR 86 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Mrs. W. H. Kugle.
SR 108 Caption: Memorial resolution for Reverend Marvin Menefee.
SR 109 Caption: Memorial resolution for Elmer Dee Parrot.
SR 110 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Gayle Bailey.
SR 139 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. John Geistweidt.
SR 140 Caption: Memorial resolution for John W. Gentry.
SR 141 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. W. P. McConnell.
SR 142 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. B. B. Ingham.
SR 157 Caption: Memorial resolution for Judge Felix McGaughy.
SR 158 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Alice M. Neill.
SR 159 Caption: Memorial resolution for Charles Stewart.
SR 160 Caption: Memorial resolution for Archie Floyd Brownlee.
SR 166 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Eva R. Warnock.
SR 167 Caption: Memorial resolution for David Leonard Monroe.
SR 168 Caption: Memorial resolution for William Wallace Watkins.
SR 169 Caption: Memorial resolution for D. K. Glenn.
SR 172 Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Blair on their 50th wedding Anniversary.
SR 173 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. John Duncan McDaniel.
SR 174 Caption: Memorial resolution for Cleveland Thurman Jones, Sr.
SR 175 Caption: Memorial resolution for Harold Hall Carr.
SR 176 Caption: Memorial resolution for William L. Watters.
SR 202 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. W. A. (Julie) Halamicek.
SR 203 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Mary Breeding Dean.
SR 204 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. F. H. Lanham, Sr.
SR 205 Caption: Memorial resolution fro Frank C. Billings.
SR 212 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. C. "Jess" Miles.
SR 213 Caption: Memorial resolution for Charles A. Wimer.
SR 214 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dee Newton.
SR 215 Caption: Memorial resolution for James Marius "Jimmy" Jacobsen.
SR 222 Caption: Memorial resolution for William Burke Shanklin.
SR 223 Caption: Memorial resolution for A. B. Lewis.
SR 224 Caption: Memorial resolution for Loy Swint Kilgore.
SR 225 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Adolph C. Streng.
SR 238 Caption: Memorial resolution for Jesse Pearl Rankin.
SR 239 Caption: Memorial resolution for Alexander Knopp.
SR 240 Caption: Memorial resolution for Warren A. Specht.
SR 241 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Floyd (Ruby) Sturman.
SR 247 Caption: Memorial resolution for William Franklin Bennett.
SR 248 Caption: Memorial resolution for Claude L. Stevens.
SR 249 Caption: Memorial resolution for Z. I. Ashcraft.
SR 250 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. H. H. Wilson.
SR 251 Caption: Memorial resolution for Brack Wiggins.
SR 265 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Terry Gathercole.
SR 282 Caption: Memorial resolution for L. B. Horton, Sr.
SR 283 Caption: Memorial resolution for James Cornelius Whitmire, Sr.
SR 284 Caption: Memorial resolution for Walter Alexander Earnest.
SR 285 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Nora M. McGee.
SR 289 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Loretta Borden McDermott.
SR 290 Caption: Memorial resolution for William I. "Bill" Winter.
SR 305 Caption: Memorial resolution for D. T. "Huck" Russell.
SR 306 Caption: Memorial resolution for T. A. Chandler.
SR 307 Caption: Memorial resolution for Emil Frank Klein.
SR 324 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ross E. Brumfield.
SR 325 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Ina Womack.
SR 326 Caption: Memorial resolution for John J. Middagh.
SR 327 Caption: Memorial resolution for Walton M. Cates.
SR 381 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Sarah Henderson.
SR 382 Caption: Memorial resolution for M. L. Brooks.
SR 383 Caption: Memorial resolution for R. W. "Bob" Weatherby.
SR 384 Caption: Memorial resolution for Chester Klaerner.
SR 385 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Dr. Frank H. Pratt.
SR 386 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Mrs. Lowell F. Hankins.
SR 389 Caption: Memorial resolution for Charles N. Hickox.
SR 390 Caption: Memorial resolution for Richard L. Cochran.
SR 410 Caption: Memorial resolution for G. C. Magruder.
SR 411 Caption: Memorial resolution for George Worthington Ramer.
SR 412 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. George F. Mood.
SR 413 Caption: Memorial resolution for William Harold Pettit.
SR 414 Caption: Memorial resolution for Tom O. Schmidt.
SR 415 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Zina Ellen Dittman.
SR 427 Caption: Memorial resolution for Edgar Glasscock.
SR 428 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. J. H. Atchison.
SR 450 Caption: Extending welcome to social studies class from San Angelo Central High School.
SR 453 Caption: Memorial resolution for John A. Boyd.
SR 454 Caption: Memorial resolution for Samuel Boyd Wallace.
SR 455 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Sam E. Felts.
SR 456 Caption: Memorial resolution for Charles "Red" Moore.
SR 457 Caption: Memorial resolution for Howard Christian Eckhart.
SR 473 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mr. Alois Louis Jung.
SR 474 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mr. Andrew Jackson Sitton.
SR 475 Caption: Memorial resolution for Robert W. Klingelhoefer.
SR 518 Caption: Commending Captain John W. Anderson returning POW.
SR 519 Caption: Commending Lt. Col. Louis F. Makowski, returning POW.
SR 520 Caption: Memorial resolution for O. C. "Kip" Harper.
SR 521 Caption: Memorial resolution for Rudolph A. Hoefs.
SR 522 Caption: Memorial resolution for Miss Bari Ann Blackaller.
SR 540 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. K. "Jack" Hazlip.
SR 541 Caption: Memorial resolution for Thomas Clay Tubb.
SR 542 Caption: Memorial resolution for Judge John F. Sutton.
SR 548 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Viola Mae Jones.
SR 580 Caption: Memorial resolution for Walter John Sippel.
SR 581 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Roman Carrasco.
SR 582 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Bill Eason.
SR 594 Caption: Memorial resolution for Charles M. Linehan.
SR 602 Caption: Memorial resolution for John R. Scott.
SR 603 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Victor J. Smith.
SR 604 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Ben Dansby, Jr.
SR 605 Caption: Memorial resolution for Bill Cope.
SR 620 Caption: Memorial resolution for Marcus Welch.
SR 621 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. James H. Chapple.
SR 629 Caption: Memorial resolution for Bryan Hunt.
SR 630 Caption: Memorial resolution for Albert W. Eckert.
SR 631 Caption: Memorial resolution for W. E. "Bill" Dietert.
SR 632 Caption: Memorial resolution for Merton G. Shurley.
SR 633 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ed Dixon.
SR 652 Caption: Memorial resolution for Acree Bishop Carlisle.
SR 653 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. Wilmot Hunt.
SR 654 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. R. E. Buck.
SR 683 Caption: Memorial resolution for William J. "Bill" Currie.
SR 684 Caption: Memorial resolution for Judge Herbert Arthur Holmes.
SR 689 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. W. "Wilee" Owens.
SR 690 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Dean Chenoweth.
SR 691 Caption: Memorial resolution for Daniel Rodriguez.
SR 701 Caption: Extending welcome to Girl Scout Troop No. 241 of Midland.
SR 737 Caption: Memorial resolution for William Oscar Brown.
SR 738 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. C. O. Nesting.
SR 739 Caption: Memorial resolution for James Presley "Stubby" Stubblefield.
SR 740 Caption: Memorial resolution for Joseph Bruce Ashburn.
SR 741 Caption: Memorial resolution for Rev. O. F. Kattner.
SR 750 Caption: Extending congratulations to Monahans High School Track and Field Team.
SR 751 Caption: Memorial resolution for Bill R. Hale.
SR 757 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. W. H. McGonagill.
SR 761 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Edith Mabel Moody.
SR 767 Caption: Memorial resolution for James Wayne Cummins.
SR 799 Caption: Memorial resolution for Miss Elizabeth Garrett.
SR 800 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Jack Elder.
SR 823 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Bradley Long.
SR 824 Caption: Memorial resolution for Brian Pruitt.
SR 825 Caption: Memorial resolution for James H. Cass.
SR 841 Caption: Commemorating 50th Anniversary of Santa Rita No. 1.
SR 872 Caption: Memorial resolution for Patricia Ann Johnson.
SR 873 Caption: Memorial resolution for W. G. "Bill" Michalopulos.
SR 874 Caption: Memorial resolution for Rubin R. Klier.
SR 875 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Robert M. Lewis.
SR 893 Caption: Memorial resolution for Jesse Dewey McKiddy.
SR 914 Caption: Memorial resolution for Fred Vester Adams.
62nd Regular Session
SB 74 Caption: Relating to providing the Boards of Trustees of all school districts shall adopt policies specifying the duties of each of its positions of employment.
SB 90 Caption: Relating to providing, under certain circumstances, for a presumption of knowledge on the part of a dealer that property received by him has been stolen.
SB 109 Caption: Relating to the punishment for murder without malice.
SB 129 Caption: Relating to providing for the issuance of a search warrant authorizing the seizure of items of evidentiary value.
SB 540 Caption: Relating to amending Statutes to empower and authorize Railroad Commission to review, revise and regulate orders and agreements of natural gas pipeline companies, other regulations.
SB 820 Caption: Relating to abolishing the Court of Domestic Relations in Midland County and creating the 232nd District Court to give preference to family law matters.
SB 821 Caption: Relating to exempting Parks and Wildlife Department projects from Building Commission action.
SB 822 Caption: Relating to amending Code of Criminal Procedure, relating to eligibility for release on parole.
SB 823 Caption: Relating to the discharge of prisoners from the Texas Department of Corrections.
SB 828 Caption: Relating to authorizing the State Commission for the Blind to grant such easements and rights-of-way on behalf of the State of Texas as might be necessary for the proper construction and development of the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center for the Blind in Austin, Travis County, Texas.
SB 829 Caption: Relating to vending facilities operated on State property by blind persons.
SB 830 Caption: Relating to services extended to handicapped persons by the State Commission for the Blind.
SB 879 Caption: Relating to declaring the public policy of the State of Texas; invalidating provisions for indemnity in certain contracts where there is negligence attributable to the indemnities.
SB 924 Caption: Relating to the election of board members of the Plateau Underground Water Conservation and Supply District.
SB 962 Caption: Relating to disannexing the territory of certain independent school districts from certain junior college districts and establishing new junior college districts.
SCR 22 Caption: In memory of former Senator Penrose C. Metcalfe.
SCR 35 Caption: In memory of Mr.Del S. Beeman.
SCR 44 Caption: In memory of Juan Rivera Sr.
SCR 113 Caption: Providing for the creation of an Interim Committee to study Texas Energy Fuels.
SCR 133 Caption: Providing for the creation of an interim committee to study possible revision of hard mineral laws of the State of Texas.
SJR 43 Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appointment of appellate judges by the governor from a list of candidates submitted by a court nominating commission.
SR 49 Caption: Commemorating the birthday of General Robert E. Lee.
SR 50 Caption: Extending congratulations to A.S. Brokaw.
SR 121 Caption: In memory of Willie H. Franz.
SR 122 Caption: In memory of Grady Mahaffey.
SR 148 Caption: In memory of Hance Smyth.
SR 149 Caption: In memory of Charles Robert Gurley.
SR 163 Caption: In memory of Frank Jones.
SR 173 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Mae M. Ament.
SR 237 Caption: In memory of Frank Dickey, Sr.
SR 259 Caption: In memory of Lester Calvin Rhoads.
SR 284 Caption: Extending congratulations to Sonora High School Class A Schoolboy Football Championship team.
SR 286 Caption: In memory of Hal C. Peck.
SR 287 Caption: In memory of Glenn Jenkins.
SR 342 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Martin Baze.
SR 426 Caption: Extending welcome to teacher and students, senior class, Rocksprings Public School.
SR 427 Caption: In memory of Joseph A. Saragusa.
SR 495 Caption: In memory of Mrs. D.C. Durham.
SR 521 Caption: In memory of John L. Morris.
SR 522 Caption: In memory of Willis Raymond Moody.
SR 612 Caption: Extending congratulations to Uvlade Chamber of Commerce.
SR 621 Caption: In memory of Captain Ray Butler.
SR 689 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Bernice Jones, Ozona's Outstanding Citizen of 1970.
SR 692 Caption: In memory of Louis L. James.
SR 699 Caption: In memory of J.P. "Bum" Gibbins.
SR 753 Caption: Extending congratulations to Gary Couples.
SR 770 Caption: In memory of Dwight A. McClatchy.
SR 794 Caption: Commending Mrs. J. Philip Robbins on her selection as First Lady of Fort Stockton for 1971.
SR 814 Caption: Extending welcome to Honors Government Class of Central High School.
SR 886 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Dorothy Roseta Costello.
SR 910 Caption: Extending welcome to Girl Scout Troop No. 138 of Midland, with sponsors.
SR 927 Caption: In memory of Dr. John Franklin Howell.
SR 928 Caption: In memory of Julius Drew Henderson.
SR 955 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Dorothy Blackburn Elkins.
SR 1006 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Neva Harrell.
SR 1007 Caption: In memory of Ralph H. Harris, III.
SR 1026 Caption: In memory of William C. McDonald.
SR 1027 Caption: Extending congratultions to Mrs. Lilly Gresham on her 95th birthday.
SR 1045 Caption: Extending congratulations to directors of the Colorado River Municipal Water District.
SR 1263 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Sara Winn Pugh.
SR 1264 Caption: Extending congratulations to J.L. "Mike" Werst for the success of The Big Lake Wildcat during his tenure as editor.
SR 1324 Caption: In memory of Paul Thomas Bradley.
SR 1325 Caption: In memory of Edward J. Foley.
SR 1326 Caption: In memory of Herd Lee Midkiff.
SR 1345 Caption: Extending congratulations to James "Doc" Didson, selected as a trainer for the U.S. Olympic athletes for the 1972 Summer Olympics.
SR 1348 Caption: Commemorating Ludwig van Beethoven for the profound influence on the world of music.
SR 1466 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Florence Fenley.
62nd 1st Called Session
SR 3 Caption: Providing for the creation of an interim Committee on Texas Energy Fuels.
SR 4 Caption: In memory of Mrs. G. H. Crone.
SR 5 Caption: In memory of Judge Horace Ernest Resley.
SR 25 Caption: Requesting Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System to review newly-created upper-level institutions and report to 63rd Legislature.
62nd 2nd Called Session
SCR 4 Caption: Memorial resolution honoring the memory of Mr. Houston Harte.
SR 13 Caption: Extending welcome to Girl Scout Troop 122 Cadettes of Midland.
SR 42 Caption: In memory of Charles B. Perry.
SR 82 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lee May for their many civic contributions.
62nd 3rd Called Session
SCR 7 Caption: In memory of former State Senator Martin Faust.
SCR 14 Caption: In memory of Dan Blocker.
SR 72 Caption: In memory of Mr. Holsey Glover.
SR 73 Caption: In memory of H. J. Sanders.
SR 74 Caption: In memory of W. D. Reiger.
SR 75 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Lillie Davenport Midkiff.
SR 98 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Lucy Mashburn.
SR 99 Caption: In memory of Charles G. Roe.
SR 100 Caption: In memory of John J. Watts.
SR 101 Caption: In memory of Brice M. Hays.
SR 102 Caption: In memory of Charles S. "Charlie" Manahan.
SR 108 Caption: In memory of Frank T. Brahaney.
SR 109 Caption: In memory of Roger Weldon Hodge.
SR 110 Caption: In memory of James Albert McHargue.
SR 111 Caption: In memory of Laura Van Pelt.
SR 112 Caption: In memory of Rebecca and Valeri Brown.
SR 113 Caption: In memory of Richard Sample.
SR 114 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Mabel Dell Clark.
SR 115 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Myrtle Barton Schreiner.
SR 151 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Jewel Dean Boroughs.
SR 152 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Eglantina Vinegra Calderon.
SR 163 Caption: Extending welcome to Texas to The Honorable Wendell Ford, Governor of Kentucky.
SR 195 Caption: In memory of David Lynn Dickinson.
SR 196 Caption: In memory of Wade Crossley.
SR 197 Caption: In memory of H. V. "Buzzie" Stokes.
SR 198 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Wheat.
SR 199 Caption: In memory of Billy Lee Lewter.
SR 200 Caption: In memory of Paul S. Armstrong.
SR 201 Caption: In memory of R. A. "Dick" Whitson.
SR 202 Caption: In memory of Edward B. Keng.
SR 203 Caption: In memory of LaMarr Chapman.
SR 204 Caption: In memory of William I. "Bill" Marschall.
SR 205 Caption: In memory of Joe Key York III.
SR 206 Caption: In memory of John I. Moore.
SR 207 Caption: In memory of Frank W. Miller.
SR 240 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Ashby (Alice Henderson) McMullan.
SR 241 Caption: In memory of Gary Louis Kellett.
SR 242 Caption: In memory of R. L. Miers.
SR 243 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Jean Stephens.
SR 244 Caption: In memory of J. R. Miller.
SR 245 Caption: In memory of William N. Mosher.
SR 246 Caption: In memory of Albert Walter Billingsley.
SR 247 Caption: In memory of L. B. Cooper.
SR 248 Caption: In memory of Mrs. R. F. "Kate" Powell.
SR 249 Caption: In memory of A. E. Hatcher.
SR 250 Caption: In memory of Dr. W. E. Thurman.
SR 251 Caption: In memory of Floyd Richmond Henderson.
SR 252 Caption: In memory of James S. Noland.
SR 253 Caption: In memory of John A. Sewell.
SR 254 Caption: In memory of Brigadier General Richard B. Moran.
SR 255 Caption: In memory of Jack H. Ashby.
SR 271 Caption: In memory of Mr. Luther N. "Luke" Garner.
SR 272 Caption: In memory of W. Ernest Dunlap.
SR 273 Caption: In memory of F. Grady Mitcham.
SR 274 Caption: In memory of Owen Lee Welborn.
SR 275 Caption: In memory of Fred Girdley.
SR 276 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Flora Elizabeth Noelke.
SR 277 Caption: In memory of Edgar Stroeher.
SR 278 Caption: In memory of Curtis Escue "Red" Covington.
SR 279 Caption: In memory of M. T. "Smitty" Smith.
SR 280 Caption: In memory of Jack Nolan.
SR 281 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Lucy Ann Davis.
SR 282 Caption: In memory of Walter G. Moxey.
SR 283 Caption: In memory of J. B. Bain.
SR 284 Caption: In memory of District Judge C. E. (Pat) Patterson.
SR 285 Caption: Extending congratulations to James Lee Collett for his achievements at Angelo State University.
SR 286 Caption: Extending congratulations to Texas Highway Department on occasion of the dedication of the Fred Wemple Rest Area.
SR 287 Caption: Extending congratulations to John Cargile on his selection as "Distinguished Alumnus" of The University of Texas College of Business Administration.
SR 345 Caption: Amending Senate Rules to omit the Administration Committee from the limitation in Senate Rule 94(c) as it pertains to the number of committees on which a Member may serve.
62nd 4th Called Session
SR 5 Caption: In memory of Floyd David Manry.
SR 6 Caption: In memory of Hylton Buster.
SR 7 Caption: In memory of Ulric Ross.
SR 8 Caption: In memory of Ben E. Breihan.
61st Regular Session
SB 182 Caption: Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas, to prescribe or adopt safety standards for the transportation of gas and all gas pipeline facilities that are not subject to exclusive federal control, to require record maintenance and reports and to inspect records and facilities, to make certifications and reports and to take all other action requisite to the maintenance of the maximum permissible degree of state control over the safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation of gas and gas pipeline facilities within the borders of this state in accordance with Section 5(a) of the federal Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968; prescribing civil penalties for violations.
SB 250 Caption: Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, providing for the issuance of a search warrant authorizing the seizure of items of evidentiary value; providing the rules under which such warrant may issue.
SB 306 Caption: Relating to the compensation of assistants, investigators, and stenographers of the District Attorney for the 51st and 119th Judicial Districts, composed of the counties of Tom Green, Irion, Schleicher, Coke and Sterling.
SB 331 Caption: Relating to the punishment for murder without malice.
SB 448 Caption: Relating to the compensation of assistants, investigators, and stenographers of the county attorney of Midland County, Texas.
SB 449 Caption: Relating to authorizing additional regents for public and junior college districts which have been or may be enlarged by the addition of one or more school districts from adjacent counties, fixing terms of regents.
SB 531 Caption: Relating to creating Permian State College as a state-supported institution of higher education; providing for its management, administration, and financing.
SB 532 Caption: Relating to changing the name and function of the "McKnight State Tuberculosis Hospital" and transferring it to the control and management of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; providing for an effective date.
SB 533 Caption: Relating to providing for the annexation of a county to or exclusion of a county from the Edwards Underground Water District; providing for alteration of Board of Directors of the District in the event of annexation or exclusion.
SB 534 Caption: Relating to providing that anyone receiving anything unordered in the mail except goods received due to a bona fide mistake may consider it a free gift; burden of proof to be on sender; exempting goods substituted for goods ordered or solicited by the recipient.
SB 605 Caption: Relating to providing for the administration of family law by replacing the functioning domestic relations court of Midland County with a district court of general jurisdiction, to be called family district court; providing for this court's jurisdiction, terms, personnel, facilities, and administration; restructuring existing juvenile board in Midland County and providing for the future creation and organization of a juvenile board in Midland County; repealing the laws creating and providing for the replaced court.
SB 764 Caption: Relating to and fixing minimum and maximum salary of the official shorthand reporter for the 143rd Judicial District of Texas; with a saving clause.
SB 779 Caption: Relating to the holding of inquests in this state.
SB 793 Caption: Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Courts of the counties of the District of the District Attorney of the 112th Judicial District to supplement the salary of the District Attorney of the 112th Judicial District.
SCR 7 Caption: Authorizing adjournment of either House of Legislature from Wednesday, January 15, 1969, until Monday, January 20, 1969, in memory of former Representative D.C. Howard.
SR 20 Caption: Welcoming Mary Smiley to the State Capitol.
SR 85 Caption: In memory of U.S. Representative Robert A. Everett.
SR 86 Caption: Welcoming the students and sponsors of Eighth Grade of Sabinal Junior High School.
SR 96 Caption: Recognizing the football team of Sonora High School on the occasion of winning the Class A Football Championship.
SR 139 Caption: In memory of Fred T. Earwood.
SR 183 Caption: Requesting the President of the Senate to designate a member of the Senate of Texas to read the Declaration of Independence adopted by "The Great Convention" at Washington-on-the-Brazos at an appropriate time on Thursday, February 27, 1969.
SR 217 Caption: Welcoming Betty Dudley to the State Capitol.
SR 243 Caption: Welcoming John Greene to the State Capitol.
SR 300 Caption: Welcoming the Junior Historians of Sabinal Public Schools to the State Capitol.
SR 301 Caption: Designating March 14-21 as "Advertising Recognition Week" throughout Texas.
SR 397 Caption: Authorizing the Senate Engrossing and Enrolling Clerk to make certain corrections in S.B. No. 449.
SR 452 Caption: Commending H. Wade Whiteley for his manifold contributions to the State of Texas.
SR 557 Caption: Welcoming the Honors Government Classes of Central High School to the State Capitol.
SR 601 Caption: In memory of Joe A. Bunch.
SR 602 Caption: Welcoming Andy Hemphill to the State Capitol.
SR 633 Caption: Welcoming the teachers and students of the Civics Class of Lamar Junior High School to the State Capitol.
SR 634 Caption: In memory of J.C. Wilson.
SR 692 Caption: In memory of Lloyd Presler Bloodworth.
SR 701 Caption: Congratulating Rene Pederson on her first place award in the William Randolph Hearst Journalism Writing Contest.
SR 716 Caption: Welcoming the sponsors and students of the Junior Historians of Uvalde to the State Capitol.
SR 748 Caption: Congratulating R. Matthew Lynn for his civic and religious contributions to our state.
SR 759 Caption: In memory of John Ivan "Jack" Mashburn.
SR 830 Caption: Welcoming Gary Wisener to the State Capitol.
SR 864 Caption: Welcoming Sheryl and Melinda Harris to the State Capitol.
SR 898 Caption: In memory of Joe Brown Ross.
SR 899 Caption: In memory of Don "Tex" Smith.
SR 995 Caption: In memory of A.N. Hendrickson.
SR 996 Caption: In memory of Effie R. Sanders.
SR 1002 Caption: In memory of the wife of Fred L. Magee.
SR 1003 Caption: In memory of Cyrus Wilson Banner.
SR 1004 Caption: In memory of the wife of Bill Tittle.
SR 1005 Caption: Congratulating Derrell Henry on his election as President of the Texas Bankers Association.
SR 1034 Caption: Congratulating Carrin Foreman Patman on her selection as 7th Grade "Girl of the Year" of O. Henry Junior High School.
61st 1st Called Session
SR 22 Caption: In memory of Lee Whitehead.
SR 23 Caption: In memory of James C. Watson.
SR 24 Caption: In memory of William Patrick Rooney.
SR 62 Caption: Congratulating Charles Milton Johnson and Ima Sue Snelson on their Golden Wedding Anniversary.
SR 63 Caption: In memory of W.E. (Bill) Williams.
SR 131 Caption: In memory of Jack B. Wilkinson.
SR 133 Caption: In memory of Fannie Adams Webb.
SR 134 Caption: In memory of Oliver T. (Judge) Jernigan.
SR 135 Caption: Commending Gerard J. Baril and the people of Edmonton, Canada for their hospitality during Klondike Days.
SR 136 Caption: Commending Leo L. Le Clerc and the people of Edmonton, Canada for their hospitality during Klondike Days.
SR 137 Caption: Commending Jack Agnois, his wife, and the people of Edmonton, Canada for their hospitality during Klondike Days.
SR 142 Caption: Commending Steve Souter for the recognition he has brought to the State in winning the All-American Soap Box Derby.
SR 143 Caption: Congratulating Ray B. Butler on his retirement from service with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
SR 145 Caption: Congratulating Ralph Robert Robatsch on his retirement as a Texas Ranger.
SR 146 Caption: Congratulating James S. Nance on his retirement as a Texas Ranger.
61st 2nd Called Session
SR 32 Caption: Commending President Richard M. Nixon and President Gustavo Diaz-Ordaz on completing the Amistad Dam.
SR 33 Caption: In memory of Robert E. Stegner.
59th Regular Session
SB 131 Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts by authorizing and providing for supervisor professional unit allotments for school district exceptional children education programs, constituting same a part of the Foundation School Program Act and cost thereof.
SB 241 Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for the acquiring, constructing and equipping of a building in the City of Midland, Texas or adjacent area to house certain administrative staff offices of The University of Texas.
SB 320 Caption: Relating to authorizing the establishment of eight additional state schools for the mentally retarded.
SB 328 Caption: Relating to certain cities and water control and improvement districts; authorizing any such district to sell and such City to purchase certain district water and sewer properties.
SB 329 Caption: Relating to validating all action taken by the Commissioners Court of certain counties in connection with ordering an election for the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of erecting public health administration buildings and acquiring sites and equipment therefor.
SB 384 Caption: Relating to appointment of county child welfare boards.
SB 385 Caption: Relating to establishing Permian State College and providing for its management and operation.
SB 577 Caption: Relating to authorizing any water power control district heretofore or hereafter organized to enter into contracts with any person, firm or corporation for the sale or disposal of salt water for pollution control.
SCR 28 Caption: Authorizing the Board of Regents of the University of Texas to sell and accept certain land for Texas Western College.
SCR 44 Caption: Urging Congress to establish the Guadalupe Mountains National Park in West Texas.
SCR 49 Caption: Granting Joe B. Wright permission to sue the State of Texas.
SR 27 Caption: Welcoming Roy Elsner and his wife to the State Capitol.
SR 33 Caption: Welcoming F. H. Ryan and his granddaughter, Laura Jenkinson, to the State Capitol.
SR 62 Caption: In memory of L. Wayne Ashmore.
SR 107 Caption: Authorizing the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce to use the Senate Chamber for meeting.
SR 147 Caption: Welcoming C. J. Ryan to the State Capitol.
SR 207 Caption: Welcoming J. Ray Reid, Bob Rex, H. P. Minyard, Ed Barham and Phil Graves to the State Capitol.
SR 216 Caption: In memory of Lloyd A. Nelson.
SR 257 Caption: Welcoming William Latham and his wife to the State Capitol.
SR 261 Caption: Welcoming the wife of Ralph Barton to the State Capitol.
SR 263 Caption: In memory of Jack C. Kimbrough.
SR 269 Caption: Welcoming Dick Starley to the State Capitol.
SR 294 Caption: In memory of David M. "Doc" Ellis.
SR 299 Caption: Welcoming William J. McAnerny and Fred Peyton, II, to the State Capitol.
SR 370 Caption: Welcoming the wife of Wendell Mayes, Jr., and Antonio Fonticielha to the State Capitol.
SR 447 Caption: Welcoming C. E. Marsh, II, John McMillian, John Ashman and Hank Avery to the State Capitol.
SR 479 Caption: Welcoming Dan and Ted Painter to the State Capitol.
SR 490 Caption: Recognizing Howard Edmund Quinn for his service to Texas Western College.
SR 510 Caption: In memory of Hugh B. Dwyer.
SR 518 Caption: In memory of Dan R. Ponder.
SR 529 Caption: Welcoming Peggy Latham and Nancy Latham Roberts to the State Capitol.
SR 535 Caption: In memory of John Claiborne Dunagan.
SR 542 Caption: Welcoming Janet Massey, Andylene Philips, Toni Welsh and Geri Elliot to the State Capitol.
SR 585 Caption: Welcoming Russell Criner to the State Capitol.
SR 600 Caption: Welcoming visitors of El Paso to the State Capitol.
SR 645 Caption: Welcoming Pat Baskin and her children to the State Capitol.
SR 692 Caption: Welcoming Jackie Blackstock and Ruth Burnam to the State Capitol.
SR 706 Caption: In memory of Bill P. Smith.
SR 712 Caption: Welcoming Dickson Skidmore and his wife and son, Sammy, to the State Capitol.
SR 722 Caption: In memory of Jim Surratt.
SR 790 Caption: Recognizing The First National Bank of Midland on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
SR 814 Caption: Recognizing Midland city officials and officers of the Globe Exploration Company for their contributions.
SR 820 Caption: Welcoming George Buch and his wife to the State Capitol.
SR 821 Caption: Welcoming the wife of E. M. Evans and their children Sam, Richard and Mary to the State Capitol.
SR 831 Caption: Welcoming a delegation from Hudspeth County to the State Capitol.
SR 840 Caption: Welcoming Terry Guerra to the State Capitol.
59th 1st Called Session
SR 56 Caption: In memory of Jo W. Camp.
57th Regular Session
HB 305 Caption: Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court of Midland County to pay the District Judge of the 142nd Judicial District compensation in addition to that paid by the State.
HB 859 Caption: Relating to authorizing independent school districts to borrow money for current maintenance expenses.
HB 871 Caption: Relating to repealing a certain Act abolishing office of county superintendent in certain counties; delegating duties of county superintendent to county judge.
HB 983 Caption: Relating to amending a certain Statute exempting certain property from taxation.
HB 1019 Caption: Relating to the appointment, qualifications, duties and compensation of official shorthand reporter for the District Court of the One Hundred Twelfth District of Texas.
HB 1064 Caption: Relating to fixing the salaries to be paid certain officials in certain counties.
HB 1076 Caption: Relating to fixing the salaries to be paid certain officials in certain counties.
HCR 84 Caption: Commending the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce for their efforts in securing annual salaries for the Legislators.
HR 696 Caption: Commending Dr. Douglas Gutherie, Jr. of Waco, President of the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce for his work to secure annual salaries for Members of the Texas Legislature.
HR 697 Caption: Commending the Midland Junior Chamber of Commerce for their work to secure annual salaries for Members of the Texas Legislature.
HR 698 Caption: Commending F. E. Hightower, former President of the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce, for his work to secure annual salaries for Members of the Texas Legislature.
HR 699 Caption: Commending W. S. Montgomery of Midland for his work to secure annual salaries for Members of the Texas Legislature.
HR 717 Caption: Directing the Texas Legislative Council to study teacher certification procedures in the State.
57th 1st Called Session
HR 27 Caption: In memory of Zack Howard of Midland.
57th 3rd Called Session
HB 22 Caption: Relating to the compensation of the official shorthand report for the District Court of the 142nd Judicial District of Texas, in Midland County.