Legislation authored by Don Adams

Includes legislation with Don Adams as the primary author for the 61st through 65th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

65th Regular Session
SB 28 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Prohibiting the hunting of turkey in Shelby County for five years.
SB 29 Last Action: Ordered not printed after committee report
Caption: Relating to the designation of the official site of Mission Dolores de los Ais for archaeological purposes; and declaring an emergency.
SB 30 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to information on or attached to birth certificates concerning legitimacy of certain children and provisions for handling information on birth certificates of such children.
SB 47 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to authorization of the board of control to waive the requirements of the State Purchasing Act of 1957 for the rental or lease-purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment to be paid for from the expense fund of a house of the legislature; authorizing purchase of the Gunlocke Executive Chair by a legislator who has not been reelected.
SB 48 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of a fire fighters' relief and retirement fund; providing for the administration of the fund and the distribution of benefits; setting solvency and disclosure requirements for all fire fighters' pension plans; and providing civil penalties.
SB 68 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance
Caption: Making an appropriation to Stephen F. Austin State University.
SB 76 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: To exempt motor vehicles loaded with timber and pulp wood or agricultural products in their natural state being trasported from the place of production to the place of market or first processing from the unloading requirement.
SB 85 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the number of days of insturctin for pupils and inservice training for professionals during a school year.
SB 96 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the bag and retention limits for squirrel in Angelina County.
SB 97 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to the senate sitting as a court of impeachment.
SB 98 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to open season for taking fur-bearing animals in Cherokee County.
SB 100 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to search warrants for certain Texas Water Quality Board inspections and investigations.
SB 104 Last Action: Read second time and passed to engrossment
Caption: Relating to creation of a county court at law district composed of the counties of Jasper and Newton and a county court at law to serve the district; relating to jurisdiction of the county court at law, the county court, and the district court in the counties of Jasper and Newton; making other provisions relative to the county court at law, the county court, and the district court of the counties of Jasper and Newton; and declaring an emergency.
SB 125 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to a change of name of the Neches River Conservation District and describing the territory comprising the newly named Angelina and Neches River Authority; providing for repayment of state appropriations.
SB 126 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably
Caption: Relating to creation of a county cour at law district composed the counties of Sabine and San Augustine and a county court at law to serve the district; relating to the jurisdiction of the county court, and the district court in the counties of Sabine and San Augustine; making other provisions relative to the county court at law, the county court, and the district court of the counties of Sabine and San Augustine; and declaring an emergency.
SB 144 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of public surveyors as defined in this Act; making certain exemptions; providing the qualifications for registration and for examinations and payment of fees; providing for reprimands or revocation or suspension of certificates and for investigations, hearing, and appeals; providing venue in Travis County, Texas; defining certain offenses and providing penalties; making provisions for reciprocity.
SB 145 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the priority of the lien of workmen and materialmen for labor and materials used for improvement of real property; defining a "secured party"; relating to the rights and duties of a secured party and the priority of his lien.
SB 200 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to immunity of witnesses before legislature.
SB 206 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the election and initial terms of the board of supervisors of the Panola County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1; and declaring an emergency.
SB 231 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance
Caption: Relating to an exemption from sales taxes for the purchase or acquisition of emergency medical equipment and vehicles when purchased or acquired for exclusive use by a volunteer fire department.
SB 340 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the immunity from suits of Stephen F. Austin State University.
SB 411 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to the creation of a fire fighters' relief and retirement fund for fire fighters who serve without monetary remuneration.
SB 486 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to the submission to the State Board of Control of all plans for the erection of monuments or memorials within the Capitol complex and submission by the State Board of Control of a recommendation to the legislature.
SB 545 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Conveying 3.69 miles of the Texas State Railroad to the city of Palestine, with the income from the property to be paid to the Parks and Wildlife Department; making provisions relative to the transfer and operation of the property; providing for reversion of title to the State of Texas under certain conditions; abolishing the Board of Managers of the Texas State Railroad.
SB 615 Last Action: Motion lost
Caption: Relating to the size, term, interest, and disclosure requirements of certain regulated loans; giving consumers certain remedies.
SB 659 Last Action: Tabled
Caption: Relating to the use and allocation of certain cigarette tax revenue.
SB 660 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a new judicial district composed of the Counties of Jasper, Newton, and Tyler.
SB 701 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to authority of capitol complex security officers to carry firearms.
SB 713 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the election of the directors of Sabine County Hospital District.
SB 729 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the membership of the Board of Law Examiners and the fee for a bar examination.
SB 771 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to allowing distributive education teachers credit for prior work experience for the purpose of determining minimum salary increments and retirement service credits.
SB 810 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to the designation of the official site of the Mission of Nuestra Senora de los Dolores de los Ais for archeological pruposes.
SB 881 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the validation of transactions and proceedings to acquire land for the expansion of a county airport.
SB 1179 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably
Caption: Relating to conflict of interest of members of the Finance Commission and the Banking Board.
SB 1180 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Validating the creation and organization of certain hospital districts; providing a nonlitigation clause; providing a nonapplicability of this Act to certain pending litigation; providing a saving clause.
SB 1248 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to certain political advertising; prohibiting the expenditure of the funds of a political subdivision for the purpose of political advertising; providing penalties.
SB 1286 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to the maintenance of bonds and insurance and the renewal of licenses and payment of license fees in the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas.
SB 1335 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to hearings concerning certain orders of the Texas Water Quality board.
SCR 45 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Requesting Secretary of Interior to determine if 1841 International Boundary Marker between Republic of Texas and United States of America merits designation as National Historical Landmark.
SCR 75 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Providing for Easter holidays for state departments and agencies.
SCR 93 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Congratulating Pultizer Prize Winners Editor Joe Murray and Reporter Ken Herman of The Lufkin News.
SCR 107 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Providing for placing transom glass from Senate on display in Daughters of Republic of Texas Museum on Capitol Grounds.
SCR 108 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Authorizing Senate Administration Committee to transfer Senator Atkin's office furniture by Interagency Contract to Paris Junior College.
SCR 115 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Requseting return of H.B. No. 661 to the Senate for further consideration.
SR 28 Caption: Extending congratulations to Harriette Kunz.
SR 32 Caption: Providing for the Local and Uncontested Bills Calendar during the 65th Legislature.
SR 33 Caption: Memorial resolution for John F. Parnell.
SR 34 Caption: Memorial resolution for Tucker K. Royall.
SR 40 Caption: Extending welcome to The Honorable Benjamin Harrison Cole.
SR 41 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Iva Oates Hurst.
SR 42 Caption: Memorial resolution for Senator W. R. Cousins, Sr.
SR 48 Caption: Memorial resolution for Wilbur Pate.
SR 49 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Loblolly magazine project.
SR 50 Caption: Memorial resolution for Nathion Lee Clark.
SR 51 Caption: Memorial resolution for Roosevelt Coleman.
SR 66 Caption: Memorial resolution for Leland T. Jordan.
SR 67 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mayor A. J. (Whitey) Thompson.
SR 69 Caption: Extending congratulations to W. W. McDaniel.
SR 70 Caption: Memorial resolution for Arthur Daniel "Artie" Dorrell.
SR 75 Caption: Memorial resolution for M. A. (Buddy) Anderson.
SR 76 Caption: Extending congratulations to Tim Baldree and Jerry Mansfield.
SR 84 Caption: Memorial resolution for The Honorable Davis Bailey.
SR 85 Caption: Memorial resolution for W. C. Britton.
SR 96 Caption: Memorial resolution for Coleman Cliburn.
SR 97 Caption: Memorial resolution for Robert Nash.
SR 102 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Myra Trotti Adams.
SR 103 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. John D. (Leila) Clark.
SR 111 Caption: Memorial resolution for Benjamin Leslie Saunders.
SR 112 Caption: Memorial resolution for Marvin William Lampert.
SR 113 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. W. Primrose.
SR 114 Caption: Memorial resolution for Paul Jordan.
SR 115 Caption: Extending congratulations to Karl Bayer.
SR 124 Caption: Memorial resolution for Billie Marie Clark.
SR 125 Caption: Memorial resolution for Carnes B. Manning.
SR 141 Caption: Memorial resolution for Fred Anders.
SR 142 Caption: Memorial resolution for Robin Lee Hooper.
SR 151 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ira S. Bean.
SR 190 Caption: Extending congratulations to Coach Thomas Cook.
SR 201 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Alberta Porter Overstreet.
SR 207 Caption: Extending congratulations to J. T. Alders.
SR 217 Caption: Memorial resolution for Oscar P. Pate.
SR 226 Caption: Extending congratulations to Howard Rusk.
SR 235 Caption: Extending congratulations to Forrest M. "Polly" Archer.
SR 236 Caption: Extending congratulations to Senator Raul Longoria on his birthday.
SR 239 Caption: Establishing policy of Senate regarding selection of mascots and sweethearts of the Senate.
SR 241 Caption: Extending congratulations to Zelma Childers.
SR 258 Caption: Extending congratulations to Dr. Stephen B. Tucker.
SR 260 Caption: Designating April 1-2 as Dogwood Festival Weekend.
SR 273 Caption: Memorial resolution for Belton Bowling Latimer.
SR 282 Caption: Memorial resolution for William Paulton (Pete) James.
SR 288 Caption: Extending congratulations to Dr. Ralph W. Steen.
SR 289 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dies, Jr.
SR 301 Caption: Extending congratulations to John Lee Kent.
SR 312 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Frances Seale Hart.
SR 315 Caption: Memorial resolution for Nancy Virginia Collier.
SR 324 Caption: Extending congratulations to Colonel and Mrs. Leon Jaworski.
SR 332 Caption: Memorial resolution for D. C. McPherson.
SR 335 Caption: Instructing the chairman of the Subcommittee on Nominations to call meetings during interim.
SR 348 Caption: Extending congratulations to Elsworth Greer.
SR 372 Caption: Extending congratulations to Broaddus High School Bulldogs.
SR 384 Caption: Granting permission to allow Senate staff to observe the Easter holiday.
SR 386 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Winnie Metcalf.
SR 392 Caption: Extending congratulations to Nacogdoches County honorees of the Family Land Heritage Program.
SR 465 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Kaufman County honorees of the Family Land Heritage Program.
SR 477 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Jasper County honorees of the Family Land Heritage Program.
SR 488 Caption: Memorial resolution for Deborah Lee Chaplin.
SR 491 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Cherokee County honorees of the Family Land Heritage Program.
SR 510 Caption: Extending congratulations to Lee Baltimore.
SR 522 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Henderson County honorees of the Family Land Heritage Program.
SR 535 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Shelby County honorees of the Family Land Heritage Program.
SR 542 Caption: Extending congratulations to Robert Aikin.
SR 543 Caption: Extending welcome to Robert Aikin.
SR 547 Caption: Extending congratulations to Warren T. March.
SR 559 Caption: Memorial resolution for Louis Flanagan.
SR 573 Caption: Memorial resolution for Fire Chief Charlie C. Williams.
SR 577 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Joseph L. Rosenbloom.
SR 588 Caption: Memorial resolution for R. G. (Bob) Beall.
SR 609 Caption: Memorial resolution for Edward Cohagen.
SR 610 Caption: Extending congratulations to McNeil Sanders.
SR 617 Caption: Memorial resolution for Will Nettles.
SR 627 Caption: Memorial resolution for Wood Trenton Brookshire.
SR 646 Caption: Extending congratulations to Clyde Ruby Thompson.
SR 672 Caption: Extending congratulations to Cay Carruth.
SR 694 Caption: Memorial resolution for Roy Curtis Armstrong.
SR 715 Caption: Extending congratulations to Robert Herman Hancock.
SR 744 Caption: Extending congratulations to Dean and Mrs. A. M. Aikin on their 48th wedding anniversary.
SR 760 Caption: Extending congratulations to Nacogdoches High School Key Club members.
SR 774 Caption: Memorial resolution for Norris Langford.
SR 784 Caption: Amending the Senate rules.
SR 812 Caption: Memorial resolution for Annie Mary Einkauf.
SR 813 Caption: Memorial resolution for Maudie Pearl Fisher.
SR 814 Caption: Memorial resolution for Cora Leonard Plake.
SR 823 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Sue Snelson.
SR 824 Caption: Extending congratulations to Bill Hobby.
SR 825 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Betty King.
SR 826 Caption: Extending congratulations to Don Rives.
SR 827 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Camilla Borde.
SR 828 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Peggy Brinkman and Mrs. Kay Hughes.
SR 829 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Patsy Spaw and her staff.
SR 830 Caption: Extending congratulations to Tommy Townsend.
SR 831 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Margrette Vollers and her staff.
SR 832 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Polly Miller and her staff.
SR 833 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Mary Kay McLean and her staff.
SR 834 Caption: Extending congratulations to Michael Plake and his staff.
SR 835 Caption: Extending congratulations to Lowell Gault.
SR 836 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ms. Lolly Garcia.
SR 837 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ms. Marie Hudson and Ms. Karen Wilson.
SR 838 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ms. Ann Ramsey and Mrs. Adrienne Allen.
SR 839 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Jill Fooshee and Mrs. Jane Burr.
SR 840 Caption: Extending congratulations to Rodney Kelly, Tim Tunks and Andy Erskine.
SR 841 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Billie Leach and her staff.
SR 842 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mack Young and his staff.
SR 843 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Conneen Lindgren and Mrs. Jolene Burnham.
SR 844 Caption: Designating Andrea Jeanne Brechtel as Mascot of the Senate.
SR 845 Caption: Designating Brian Wilson Hooser as Mascot of the Senate.
SR 846 Caption: Designating David Frank Lombardino as Mascot of the Senate.
SR 847 Caption: Designating Catherine Doggett as Mascot of the Senate.
SR 848 Caption: Designating Maria Luisa Truan as Mascot of the Senate.
SR 849 Caption: Designating Veronica Truan as Mascot of the Senate.
SR 850 Caption: Designating Carlos A. Truan, Jr. as Mascot of the Senate.
SR 851 Caption: Designating Rene David Truan as Mascot of the Senate.
SR 852 Caption: Designating Valerie Lynn Parker as Mascot of the Senate.
SR 853 Caption: Designating Christian Ann Parker as Mascot of the Senate.
SR 854 Caption: Designating Carl Allen Parker, Jr. as Mascot of the Senate.
SR 862 Caption: Extending congratulations to Shelton Smith.
65th 1st Called Session
SB 10 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the protection of persons under the care of nursing and convalescent homes; providing a penalty.
SCR 1 Last Action: Referred to Committee of the Whole Senate
Caption: Addressing the Governor of the State of Texas to remove Donald B. Yarbrough from the office of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas.
SCR 2 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Providing for a joint sessions on Monday, July 11, at 11:00 a.m. to hear the Governor's message.
SCR 3 Last Action: Referred to Committee of the Whole Senate
Caption: Providing for a joint session of committees of the whole House and Senate to consider removal of Donald B. Yarbrough by address.
SR 61 Caption: Memorial resolution for Terry Lee Plake.
SR 62 Caption: Extending get well wishes to Don Jones.
SR 63 Caption: Extending congratulations to employees of Senate Post Office.
SR 64 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Cole.
64th Regular Session
SB 4 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to licensing requirements applying to certain individuals and business entities engaged in the business of installing and servicing certain alarm systems.
SB 5 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to licensing requirements applicable to certain individuals and business entities engaged in the business of installing and servicing certain fire extinguisher systems.
SB 6 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance
Caption: Relating to providing an exemption from the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act for wrapping, baling and packaging supplies used in the production of agricultural products on a farm or ranch.
SB 7 Last Action: House passage as amended reported
Caption: Validating the incorporation, boundaries, and governmental proceedings of certain cities and towns; providing certain exceptions.
SB 32 Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
Caption: Amending and revising Title 2, Family Code, relating to the parent-child relationship, suits affecting the parent-child relationship, the removal of disabilities of minority, and reports of child abuse, including a penalty for failure to report; providing an effective date.
SB 33 Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
Caption: Relating to a suit to determine the paternity of an illegitimate child.
SB 38 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably
Caption: Relating to the creation of the East Texas Juvenile Board with jurisdiction in the counties of Jasper, Newton, Sabine, and San Augustine; making other provisions relative to the board and a juvenile probation program.
SB 212 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to sell certain land located near Lufkin State School in Angelina County, Texas, for cash at public sale under certain conditions; providing that said land shall be sold with a reservation of the minerals; authorizing the Commissioner of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to execute and deliver the necessary conveyance providing that the attorney general approves the form of such conveyance; providing that the net proceeds from such sale go to the General Revenue Fund.
SB 229 Last Action: 90 day bill
Caption: Relating to eliminating the requirement for certain affidavits to be executed by applicants for a hunting boat license and a private bird shooting area license.
SB 230 Last Action: 90 day bill
Caption: Relating to persons who must acquire a commercial game bird breeder's license and the requirement that every holder of a game bird breeder's license band live birds before selling them; allowing a person to possess a certain number of birds for his personal use; requiring such person to disclose source of birds on request of game warden; defining certain conduct as a violation of the Act.
SB 231 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a person engaged in the business of propagating any game animal obtain a game breeder's license and the period of validity of the license.
SB 241 Last Action: 90 day bill
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain evidences of interests in savings and loan associations and officers of such associations from certain provisions of The Securities Act.
SB 242 Last Action: 90 day bill
Caption: Relating to the investment, subject to regulation by the Credit Union Commissioner, of credit union funds in certain savings certificates and accounts.
SB 355 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a county regulation of parking on certain property; providing a penalty for violation of this Act.
SB 356 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Authorizing the sale and conveyance of certain described land in Cherokee County by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; providing that the proceeds from the sale shall be part of the funds of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use in the construction of living quarters for staff personnel at the Rusk State Hospital and appropriating the proceeds for that purpose.
SB 357 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the transporting of mobile homes.
SB 358 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the juvenile boards in Anderson, Henderson, and Houston counties and making the District Attorney for the 173rd Judicial District a member of those juvenile boards.
SB 367 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Requiring certain political parties to hold presidential primary elections and prescribing the method for selecting delegates to national nominating conventions of those parties.
SB 480 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Authorizing the State Board of Control to establish and administer a parking program for state employees and officials within the permanent parking facilities owned by the state and located in the Capitol Complex area and under the managnement of the State Board of Control; authorizing the establishment of rules and regulations necessary for the administration of such parking program, including the authority to establish and collect a reasonable monthly parking charge for each assigned parking space within the facilities; creating a special fund in the State Treasury for the deposit of parking charges collected and authorizing expenditures for maintenance and operating costs incurred in administering such parking program.
SB 507 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the compensation of river authority directors.
SB 540 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the supervision and chartering of savings and loan associations.
SB 556 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Amending Section 88.103, Subchapter B, Chapter 88, Texas Education Code.
SB 605 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the creation of the office of state fire marshal and the state fire prevention advisory board, and the prescribing of the powers and duties of and the procedures applicable to that office and board in administering and enforcing a state fire prevention safety regulatory system.
SB 658 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the taking of certain game birds at any time during retriever dog field trials licensed, sanctioned, or approved by the American Kennel Club or during certain retriever dog training; providing for the licensing of field trial areas; providing for nonresident field trial hunting licenses.
SB 701 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance
Caption: Supplementing the appropriation to Stephen F. Austin State University for utilities for the year ending August 31, 1975, by the amound of $177,000 to pay additional cost of purchased utilities to the educational and general facilities of the University.
SB 702 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Creating the Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund.
SB 880 Last Action: 90 day bill
Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of the business of title insurance.
SB 943 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to child support collection, parent locator, and paternity determination services by the State Department of Public Welfare; prescribing the powers and duties of the department in carrying out the provisions of this Act; providing for assignment to the department of certain rights to support and payment by court order of child support directly to the department; providing for disbursement of funds collected.
SB 993 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to regulating access to certain state buildings and grounds as described in this Act, and to regulation of parking on driveways and grounds of the State Capitol, state parking lots and properties as set out in the Act, and certain other areas at the request of a state agency; providing the powers and duties of the Board of Control, its appointees, the legislature, and the Department of Public Safety; defining certain offenses; providing for payment of certain costs pursuant to interagency contracts.
SB 1060 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to field dog competition and training and the sport of shooting, hunting, or taking pen-reared game birds on private bird shooting areas.
SB 1061 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of banks, trust companies, and bank holding companies.
SB 1073 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to telecommunications services for certain state agencies; vesting certain duties and functions in the State Board of Control; relating to the funding of the telecommunications system and authorizing pro rata payment for such services by the state agencies through the comptroller of public accounts; authorizing the board to contract with other local and state agencies for utilization of the telecommunications system.
SB 1076 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the appointment, qualifications, duties, and compensation of a juvenile officer for Henderson County.
SCR 2 Last Action: Filed without Governor's signature
Caption: Providing for a joint committee composed of seven members of the senate and seven members of the house to be appointed by the presiding officer of the respective houses to arrange for the canvas of the votes cast for governor and lieutenant governor at the general election held on the first Tuesday in November, 1974, and that a joint session of the senate and house be held in the hall of the house of representatives at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 16, 1975, for the purpose of counting said votes and receiving the report and hearing the declaration of the results of the canvas; providing for a joint committee composed of seven members of the senate and seven members of the house of representatives to also be appointed by the presiding officer of the respective houses to arrange for the inaugeration of the governor-elect and the lieutenant governor-elect as determined by the canvass of the votes; providing for expenses incurred by the committee arranging for the inauguration of the governor-elect and lieutenant governor-elect to be paid out of the expense fund of the 64th Legislature upon authority of the chairman of said joint committee with approval of the respective chairmen of the Administration Committee of the Senate and the Administration Committee of the House of Representatives; instructing the State Board of Control to close all entrances to the capitol grounds on Tuesday, January 21, 1975, at 15th Street and North Congress Avenue, 14th Street at Colorado, San Jacinto, and Brazos Streets, and all other entrances to the capitol area on Congress Avenue, San Jacinto, and Colorado Streets except for those vehicles approed by the inaugural committee as necessary for use in connection with the ceremony and the program following; providing for state visitor parking lots numbers one and two to be closed to all parking except those vehicles approved by the inaugural committee.
SCR 6 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Commending the life of "Ivory" Joe Hunter, distinguished pianist, composeer, and blues singer, and extending sympathy to the family of this truly exceptional man: his son, Sherman Hunter of New York; his sisters, Jewel Droun and Ethel May Spikes, both of Reno, Nevada; his brother, Bennie D. Hunter of Oakland, California; and his nephew, R. A. Hunter of Kirbyville; providing for copies of this Resolution to be prepared for the members of his family as a tribute by the Texas Legislature in memory of "Ivory" Joe Hunter.
SCR 9 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Extending deepest sympathy to the family of a distinguished Texan, former Representative Billy Eugene Hunt; his wife, Mrs. Bettie Hunt of Center; his sons, Roger Burnett and Johnny Burnett, both of Center; and his daughters, Mrs. Barbara Walker of Logansport, Louisiana, and Miss Sandra Burnett and Miss Shannon Rene Burnett, both of Center; providing for copies of this Resolution to be prepared for the members of his immediate family as a tribute by the Texas Legislature to the memory of Billy Eugene Hunt.
SCR 12 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Judge James Garrison Strong, the distinguished man who was an inspiration to his family and friends as well as the citizens of this state; extending sympathy to the members of his family on their great loss: his wife, Mrs. Willie Belle Strong of Carthage; his daughter, Mrs. Edgar Clark of Carthage; and his sons, former Senator Jack B. Strong of Longview and James Strong of Memphis, Tennessee; providing that copies of this resolution be prepared for members of his family as a token of recognition from the Texas Legislature for the service and many contributions to Texas of Judge James Garrison Strong.
SCR 14 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Providing for this resolution to stand in tribute to and in memory of an exceptional public servant, whose dedication and efforts contributed much to the legislative process and to all of Texas; providing for copies of this resolution to be prepared for Mrs. Meier's husband, Mr. Homer Meier, as an expression of sympathy from members of the legislature, and that when the two houses of the legislature adjourn this day they do so in memory of Mrs. Homer (Miss Minnie) Meier.
SCR 18 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Commending Representative and Mrs. Emmett Whitehead for their work and congratulate them on being named Rusk Citizens of the Year; providing for copies of this resolution to be prepared for Representative and Mrs. Emmett Whitehead as an expression of appreciation from the Texas Legislature.
SCR 21 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Allocating State matching funds for aid in disaster areas.
SCR 25 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of service of Ernest LeRoy Sparks, and extend sympathy to the members of his family: his wife, Mrs. Agens Sparks of San Augustine; his son, Stephen Sparks of Houston; his four sisters, Frances Maxwell, Marie Lawrence, Betty Jean Cartwright, and Claudine Selden, all of San Augustine; and his two brothers, Beeman Sparks and Hugh Sparks, also of San Augustine; providing for copies of this resolution to be prepared for the members of his immediate family and that when the two houses of the Texas Legislature adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Ernest LeRoy Sparks.
SCR 45 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Granting permission to either house to adjourn from Wednesday, March 26, 1975, through Monday, March 31, 1975, in compliance with Article III, Section 17 of the Constitution of the State of Texas and in observance of Easter.
SCR 49 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Designating that the directors of all state agencies release personnel, at their discretion, for either a half day beginning at noon on Thursday, March 27, 1975, or a half day beginning at noon on Friday, March 28, 1975; providing that this resolution not affect emergency service operations of a state agency or department.
SCR 80 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Directing the State Board of Control, with funds presently available, to construct ramp in accord with the provisions and requirements of Section 7, Chapter 324, Acts fo the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969, as amended (Article 678g, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), at the East entrance of the Capitol beginning at the concrete drive at the northeast corner of the Capitol, slope up parallel with the east exterior face of the Capitol with the ramp center line approximately six feet from the exterior and terminating at the most northern door of the east entrance at a level equal to the first floor of the Capitol; said ramp to be constructed of materials consistent with those used in the Capitol and not distracting from the aesthetics of the Capitol.
SCR 112 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Providing that Regular Session of the 64th Legislature stand adjourned sine die at 11:59 p.m., June 2, 1975.
SJR 2 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
Caption: Amending Constitution to authorize the Legislature to establish the standard of judicial review in an appeal from a decision of an administrative agency.
SR 6 Caption: Memorial resolution for A. J. Brazil.
SR 7 Caption: Extending congratulations to Howard Folmar.
SR 8 Caption: Memorial resolution for Albert Vernon McGraw, Sr.
SR 9 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mayor Oscar "Red" Adams.
SR 10 Caption: Memorial resolution for Patrolman Kobler Coleman Winn, Jr.
SR 18 Caption: Extending congratulations to John M. Ruckel.
SR 19 Caption: Memorial resolution for Jacke Daniel Davis.
SR 20 Caption: Memorial resolution for Arnold L. Reed.
SR 21 Caption: Memorial resolution for Larry E. Hobson.
SR 23 Caption: Extending congratulations to Texas Process Plastics, Inc.
SR 24 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cowart.
SR 25 Caption: Extending congratulations to Dr. Lex Neill.
SR 26 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ralph Daniel Kesler.
SR 27 Caption: Memorial resolution for Sergeant Ralph Lucius O'Quinn.
SR 31 Caption: Memorial resolution for Forrest Robbins.
SR 32 Caption: Extending congratulations to the City of Newton.
SR 33 Caption: Memorial resolution for James A. McKim, Jr.
SR 34 Caption: Memorial resolution for Marshall H. Norton.
SR 38 Caption: Memorial resolution for George C. Enloe.
SR 39 Caption: Extending congratulations to Leon Sanders.
SR 40 Caption: Memorial resolution for N. C. Garrison.
SR 41 Caption: Extending congratulations to City of Nacogdoches.
SR 52 Caption: Extending welcome to senior class from Neches High School.
SR 63 Caption: Memorial resolution for Zac Brittain, Sr.
SR 64 Caption: Extending congratulations to City of Mabank.
SR 65 Caption: Memorial resolution for Woodrow S. Walker.
SR 66 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Bonita Dess Woodell.
SR 67 Caption: Extending congratulations to Newton High School Football Team.
SR 77 Caption: Memorial resolution for Willie W. Cordray.
SR 78 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Gracie B. Byerly.
SR 79 Caption: Memorial resolution for B. L. Cornwell, Jr.
SR 80 Caption: Extending congratulations to Harris Curtis.
SR 81 Caption: Memorial resolution for John Norvel Whitaker.
SR 85 Caption: Establishing Senate policy relative to selection of Senate Mascots.
SR 103 Caption: Memorial resolution for Hugh O. Peebles, Sr.
SR 104 Caption: Memorial resolution for Fred L. Brawner.
SR 105 Caption: Memorial resolution for W. Wilson McVicker.
SR 106 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ebb Burgess.
SR 107 Caption: Extending congratulations to City of Jacksonville.
SR 108 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ernest E. Rogers.
SR 109 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Minnie Pearl Childs.
SR 110 Caption: Memorial resolution for K. L. Barton.
SR 126 Caption: Extending congratulations to Eustace, Texas.
SR 127 Caption: Extending congratulations to Rusk, Texas.
SR 128 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ned Shands, Jr.
SR 129 Caption: Memorial resolution for Lewis E. Lanier.
SR 130 Caption: Memorial resolution for Landon Hazen Bradshaw.
SR 141 Caption: Designating David Lee Farabee as Mascot of the Senate of the 64th Legislature.
SR 142 Caption: Designating Steven Ross Farabee as Mascot of the Senate of the 64th Legislature.
SR 143 Caption: Designating Lindon Williams II as Mascot of the Senate of the 64th Legislature.
SR 144 Caption: Designating Gerald David Williams as Mascot of the Senate of the 64th Legislature.
SR 145 Caption: Designating Mary Susan Hance as Mascot of the Senate of the 64th Legislature.
SR 146 Caption: Designating Kent Ronald Hance, Jr. as Mascot of the Senate of the 64th Legislature.
SR 147 Caption: Designating Kelley Marie Cerny as Mascot of the Senate of the 64th Legislature.
SR 154 Caption: Memorial resolution for William Lee Baldree.
SR 155 Caption: Memorial resolution for Captain H. G. Neely.
SR 156 Caption: Memorial resolution for William Perry Smith.
SR 157 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. D. H. (Cara May) Patrick.
SR 173 Caption: Extending welcome to students from Elkhart High School.
SR 182 Caption: Providing for interim committee to be known as "First for Texas Senate Committee."
SR 190 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. D. Boone.
SR 191 Caption: Memorial resolution for Gary Brown.
SR 192 Caption: Memorial resolution for Rex Grady Whittlesey.
SR 193 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dave Kenley.
SR 205 Caption: Extending birthday greetings to Senator Raul Longoria.
SR 209 Caption: Extending welcome to students from Mt. Enterprise High School.
SR 210 Caption: Memorial resolution for Aaron B. Cox.
SR 211 Caption: Memorial resolution for George Henderson, Sr.
SR 212 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dale Allen Hollaway.
SR 213 Caption: Memorial resolution for Euda Dean.
SR 214 Caption: Memorial resolution for Louis Adams.
SR 215 Caption: Memorial resolution for William Bridges Glover.
SR 225 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. B. F. (Josephine) McDonald.
SR 226 Caption: Memorial resolution for Clarence P. Cowart.
SR 227 Caption: Extending birthday greetings to Senator Tom Creighton.
SR 230 Caption: Extending best wishes for speedy recovery to Robert E. (Bob) Johnson.
SR 231 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. A. L. "Gracie" Tucker.
SR 235 Caption: Memorial resolution for The Honorable W. F. H. (Frank) Barnes.
SR 236 Caption: Memorial resolution for The Reverend H. B. (Doc) Mason.
SR 237 Caption: Memorial resolution for Charles Ray Johnson.
SR 238 Caption: Memorial resolution for Henry J. Stidham.
SR 239 Caption: Memorial resolution for Milton Dudley Stewart.
SR 240 Caption: Extending congratulations to Leo and Katherine Fain.
SR 241 Caption: Memorial resolution for Milton E. Griner.
SR 263 Caption: Memorial resolution for Donald Howard Gerald.
SR 264 Caption: Memorial resolution for Emery Best.
SR 291 Caption: Extending birthday wishes to Senator Bob Gammage.
SR 294 Caption: Memorial resolution for James Peter Dove.
SR 295 Caption: Extending congratulations to Walter M. Fortenberry, Sr.
SR 297 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. H. H. (Ethel) Dietz.
SR 304 Caption: Extending congratulations to Angelina County.
SR 316 Caption: Memorial resolution for Oscar A. "June" Phillips.
SR 319 Caption: Memorial resolution for Jewel W. Byrd.
SR 325 Caption: Designating Dogwood Week in Texas.
SR 326 Caption: Extending congratulations to Archer Fullingim.
SR 331 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ernest LeRoy Sparks.
SR 339 Caption: Extending congratulations to La Poynor High School basketball team.
SR 340 Caption: Extending welcome to Stephen Backhaus.
SR 341 Caption: Extending birthday wishes to Senator William N. (Bill) Patman.
SR 344 Caption: Extending welcome to Steven Ross Farabee.
SR 345 Caption: Extending welcome to David Lee Farabee.
SR 346 Caption: Extending welcome to Carter Harrison.
SR 348 Caption: Interpreting Senate Rules as they relate to S.J.R. 11.
SR 353 Caption: Extending birthday wishes to Senator W. E. (Pete) Snelson.
SR 355 Caption: Extending congratulations to Kemp, Texas.
SR 358 Caption: Extending congratulations to Marvin Baker.
SR 369 Caption: Extending congratulations to City of Terrell.
SR 378 Caption: Memorial resolution for Marvin Kenneth Hancock.
SR 382 Caption: Memorial resolution for John Zeigler.
SR 386 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. C. C. Young.
SR 390 Caption: Memorial resolution for Sam H. Shipley.
SR 393 Caption: Extending congratulations to The Lufkin News.
SR 395 Caption: Extending birthday wishes to Senator W. T. "Bill" Moore.
SR 408 Caption: Extending congratulations to Air Force Colonel Richard A. Dutton.
SR 410 Caption: Extending congratulations to Lawrence Acosta.
SR 413 Caption: Extending welcome to students from Athens High School.
SR 417 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jacksonville Daily Progress.
SR 421 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Patrece McLemore.
SR 424 Caption: Extending welcome to ladies from Henderson High School FHA Chapter.
SR 432 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ide Ross Hall.
SR 439 Caption: Extending congratulations to Pat Adams.
SR 461 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Terri Burch and Miss Jennie Williford.
SR 465 Caption: Memorial resolution for George Washington Russell, Sr.
SR 473 Caption: Extending congratulations to Hezekiah Rivers.
SR 474 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Z. N. Beal.
SR 483 Caption: Memorial resolution for Carlton Wesley Morton.
SR 490 Caption: Memorial resolution for Theron Ellis Moses.
SR 496 Caption: Memorial resolution for Webb Pedigo.
SR 505 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Bernice Sedalia Porter Mark.
SR 518 Caption: Memorial resolution for William Henry Hanna.
SR 521 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Woodie Winifred Richards.
SR 535 Caption: Extending congratulations to Joe Harris.
SR 536 Caption: Extending congratulations to Charles and Molly Hodges on the birth of their son and designating Charles Peyton Hodges as a mascot of the Senate.
SR 561 Caption: Extending congratulations to Alto, Texas.
SR 579 Caption: Extending congratulations to Malakoff, Texas.
SR 581 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jasper High School track team.
SR 586 Caption: Extending congratulations to Oscar J. Rushing.
SR 590 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Marilyn Magness.
SR 592 Caption: Extending congratulations to Senator and Mrs. A. M. Aikin.
SR 599 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. A. "Bounce" May.
SR 609 Caption: Extending congratulations to John C. Box.
SR 610 Caption: Extending congratulations to William Emerson Stone, Sr.
SR 611 Caption: Extending congratulations to Summers A. Norman.
SR 616 Caption: Extending congratulations to Carthage, Texas.
SR 630 Caption: Memorial resolution for The Honorable William Henry Hanna.
SR 631 Caption: Extending congratulations to B. L. (Les) Saunders.
SR 632 Caption: Extending birthday wishes to Senator A. R. "Babe" Schwartz.
SR 633 Caption: Memorial resolution for James P. Brookshire.
SR 634 Caption: Memorial resolution for M. H. Eades.
SR 658 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. W. A. Mathis, The Reverend Ben Waltman, Mrs. Fannie Muckleroy and H. J. Pollard.
SR 660 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Francis Martindale Glover.
SR 667 Caption: Extending congratulations to Will Price.
SR 684 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ethel W. Sadler.
SR 685 Caption: Extending congratulations to Kendrick E. Deckard.
SR 692 Caption: Extending welcome to Ron Hance.
SR 702 Caption: Commending Secretary of the Senate, Charles Schnabel on his 20th Anniversary of Senate service.
SR 703 Caption: Extending congratulations to Gary, Texas.
SR 704 Caption: Extending congratulations to Panola County.
SR 706 Caption: Extending congratulations to Beckville, Texas.
SR 707 Caption: Designating Shawn David Hathaway as Senate Mascot.
SR 708 Caption: Designating Douglas Roy Harrington, Jr., as Senate Mascot.
SR 709 Caption: Designating Michael Brett Hathaway as Senate Mascot.
SR 721 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Don Rives and all members of the Lieutenant Governor's staff for their service to members of the 64th Texas Senate.
SR 722 Caption: Expressing gratitude and appreciation to Lieutenant Governor Bill Hobby for a job well done as President of the 64th Texas Senate.
SR 723 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Steve Bickerstaff for capable manner in which he served as Senate Parliamentarian for 64th Legislature.
SR 724 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Shelton Smith for his work as Clerk of Administration Committee.
SR 725 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Dick Strader, Research Director of the Texas State Senate.
SR 726 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Charles Schnabel, Chief Administrative Officer of the Texas Senate.
SR 727 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Texas Legislative Service.
SR 728 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Mrs. Ike (Ann) Harris for her service as President of the Senate Ladies Club.
SR 729 Caption: Expressing appreciation to floor personnel for their valuable and loyal service.
SR 730 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Madge Steinle and personnel of Staff Services for their assistance.
SR 731 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Claiborn Crain and his staff for a job well done.
SR 732 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Alex Martinez and his staff for service throughout the session.
SR 734 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Mary Key and staff for Enrolling and Engrossing room.
63rd Regular Session
SB 65 Last Action: Sent to subcommittee
Caption: Prohibiting parole when a life sentence is assessed for a capital offense and requiring certain jury instructions concerning the times and conditions that a prisoner may be eligible for parole in capital cases.
SB 143 Last Action: 90 Day Bill
Caption: Relating to the creation, establishment, administration, maintenance, operation, and financing of the Mabank-Kemp Hospital District; providing for the tax-free status of district bonds and their eligibility as legal investments and security for deposit of funds.
SB 163 Last Action: Notice of intent given
Caption: Relating to the tuition fee charged to students enrolled at state-supported institutions of higher education who have earned a degree or degrees on the basis of completion of four or more years of college study; exempting certain students at state supported institutions of higher education from the payment of building, union, and service fees; repealing all laws in conflict.
SB 164 Last Action: Reported favorably
Caption: Relating to a suit to determine the paternity of an illegitimate child; providing an effective date.
SB 165 Last Action: Sent to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the transporting of mobile homes.
SB 166 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the office of district attorney in 173rd Judicial District.
SB 167 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of the constitutional office of Criminal District Attorney of Kaufman County; abolishing the office of County Attorney of Kaufman County.
SB 168 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Adopting Title 2 of the Family Code, relating to parents and children; repealing laws replaced by Title 2; providing an effective date.
SB 172 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Administration
Caption: Relating to days designated as legal holidays.
SB 173 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Authorizing the establishment of a private bird shooting area; defining a private bird shooting area and describing activities permitted thereon; authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to issue a license for said area; requiring markers to be erected; providing a license fee of $25; requiring banding of game birds released; establishing a season for taking released birds; requiring hunters to have a valid Texas Hunting license; requiring the license to be issued on a form prescribed by the Parks and Wildlife Department; establishing a penalty for violation.
SB 235 Last Action: Laid on table
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain persons tot he Texas Department of Corrections pending appeal from a felony conviction.
SB 266 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the assistant district attorney for the Second Judicial District.
SB 267 Last Action: Sent to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the use and performance of chemical tests of blood, breath, urine, and other body fluids under certain conditions on motor vehicle drivers to determine intoxication; providing for suspension or denial of the driver's license on refusal of an arrested person to submit to those chemical tests.
SB 278 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the use of in-transit license plate and the fee charged for them.
SB 339 Last Action: Reported favorably
Caption: Relating to salaries of assistants to county school superintendents in certain counties.
SB 361 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Authorizing the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University to sell and convey certain land.
SB 367 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of local government units with regard to planning, constructing and operating bicentennial expositions.
SB 411 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the compensation of the district attorney of the 88th Judicial District and the compensation of his stenographer or clerk.
SB 452 Last Action: Sent to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to experience requirements for salary increments under the Texas State Public Education Compensation Plan.
SB 513 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the duties and authority of the state forester in developing rural fire protection plans; providing training in suppression of fires; to sell, lend, or otherwise make available to organized fire fighting groups fire control equipment available to the Texas Forest Service, including obsolete equipment and federal excess or surplus property.
SB 608 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to compensation of members of the juvenile boards of Hardin and Tyler counties.
SB 688 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the use of safety glazing materials in hazardous locations in residential, industrial, commercial, and public buildings.
SB 689 Last Action: Sent to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the production of gas from common reservoirs producing both sweet and sour gas; containing a severability clause.
SB 716 Last Action: Sent to subcommittee
Caption: An Act amending House Bill No. 8, Page 269, Chapter 184, Article XX, General and Special Laws of the State of Texas, Acts of the 47th Legislature, Regular Session, 1941, as amended.
SB 893 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Amending Subsection (d) of Section 2, Article 46.02, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended; relating to the state mental hospital to which defendants shall be committed; and declaring an emergency.
SB 954 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to salaries for the assistants to the county school superintendent in Shelby County.
SB 955 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to licensing requirements applying to certain individuals and business entities engaged in the business of installing and servicing certain alarm systems.
SCR 22 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: In memory of Martin Dies, Sr.
SCR 23 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Granting permission to W.D. Harper and/or his estate to sue the state.
SCR 24 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Authorizing Paul Glass to sue the State of Texas.
SCR 25 Last Action: Signed by Governor
Caption: Authorizing Wilma Perkins Jorgenson, James I. Perkins, and Morinne T. Perkins to sue the State of Texas.
SCR 50 Last Action: Filed without Governor's signature
Caption: Memorializing Congress regarding a daily fee charge for use of boat ramps on federal reservoirs.
SCR 88 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Rules
Caption: In memory of former Senator John S. Redditt.
SCR 104 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Rules
Caption: Commending Ancel Nunn as Alternate State Artist from May 1, 1974 to April 30, 1975.
SCR 111 Last Action: Filed without Governor's signature
Caption: Expressing thanks and appreciation to the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Medical Association, the Department of Public Welfare, Dr. Lamar McNew, Nurse Vera Taylor and the participating physicians of TAPP.
SCR 123 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Setting sine die for 11:00 p.m. on Monday, May 28, 1973.
SCR 134 Last Action: Filed without Governor's signature
Caption: Suspending the Joint Rules to take up H.B. 925.
SJR 35 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Rules
Caption: Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to authorize the legislature by law to limit or regulate the terms for which a member may be elected speaker.
SR 23 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Louis R. Renfrow.
SR 63 Caption: Memorial Resolution for Mrs. Della Adams.
SR 111 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Mrs. Fred (Mary) Buchanan.
SR 112 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Ed Mac Benchoff.
SR 133 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Miss Jesalyn McMahon.
SR 134 Caption: Memorial resolution for George W. Hughes.
SR 135 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Stephen F. Austin State University's debate teams.
SR 138 Caption: Amending Senate Rules by adding Rule 110 and amending Rule 32(a)(5).
SR 143 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Dr. Ralph W. Steen.
SR 149 Caption: Extending welcome to Paul Georgas and Billy Barclay.
SR 177 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Edward D. (Eddie) Melasky family.
SR 178 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Palestine High School "Wildcat" Band.
SR 179 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Miss Almetrice Burrell as Girl of the Month for January, 1973, for Future Homemakers of America.
SR 192 Caption: Extending welcome to Senior Government Class of Zavalla High School.
SR 227 Caption: Memorial resolution for M. D. Erwin.
SR 228 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Ray Vandagriff.
SR 229 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Kaye Barrow.
SR 245 Caption: Extending congratulations to Garry Minton.
SR 246 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jimmy Arrington.
SR 252 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Alvin Walker.
SR 256 Caption: Memorial resolution for J. Willard Sutton.
SR 257 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Jackie Foster.
SR 258 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Marcus Lee Hassell.
SR 259 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Lisa Halbert.
SR 260 Caption: Memorial resolution for Jack Renfro.
SR 261 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Cliff Powell.
SR 269 Caption: Extending welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Chancellor.
SR 272 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Paul Duncan.
SR 273 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for B. L. Cornwell.
SR 274 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Frank Hinton.
SR 292 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for San Augustine High School Boys Basketball Team.
SR 293 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Amelia Taylor Wood.
SR 294 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Charles E. Goodson.
SR 300 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Carthage High School Band.
SR 301 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for girls basketball team of Neches ISD.
SR 302 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for members of Jacksonville High School Band.
SR 320 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Miss Ernette Rogers, Co-Sweetheart of McGee Bend Future Farmers.
SR 333 Caption: Commending city of Buna on first annual Redbud Festival.
SR 338 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Mike Anders.
SR 339 Caption: Congratulatory resolution to Beall's Department Store on its 50th anniversary.
SR 340 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Mrs. Mattie Cole Reeder on her retirement.
SR 360 Caption: Congratulating Mark Ward.
SR 364 Caption: Congratulating Debbie Crawford on winning the Bonnie Cox Scholarship.
SR 365 Caption: Congratulating Prue Benson on being named Outstanding Citizen of Kirbyville for 1972.
SR 377 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Douglas Ray Butler on his election as President of District 7 TSTA.
SR 388 Caption: Congratulating Lon Morris College on centennial anniversary.
SR 400 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Panola Watchman.
SR 401 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Mrs. Joyce Smith McCorquodale.
SR 402 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Lufkin News.
SR 403 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for LaPoyner High School Basketball Team.
SR 404 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Noel W. Bird.
SR 434 Caption: Congratulating Jana Birdwell and Tony Watson.
SR 435 Caption: Commending Chad Wes Dean.
SR 436 Caption: Congratulating Kountze High School Band.
SR 437 Caption: Congratulating Henderson County Junior College Student Government Association.
SR 458 Caption: Congratulations to City of Terrell on its centennial.
SR 459 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Miss Vera Roberts on being named Girl of the Month by Henderson Optimist Club.
SR 465 Caption: Commending Lillian Cohagen on being named outstanding citizen by Overton Chamber of Commerce.
SR 466 Caption: Congratulating Lee Laswell on his 81st birthday.
SR 468 Caption: Congratulating Mrs. Jimmie Lynn Barton on being named Athens Civic Woman of the Year.
SR 469 Caption: Congratulating Miss Sherri Oates on being named Miss Nacogdoches.
SR 485 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Thomas Anson Stevens.
SR 491 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Miss Kay Henry.
SR 492 Caption: Memorial resolution for Harry Brewton.
SR 493 Caption: Memorial resolution for Judge W. Q. "Punk" Adams.
SR 494 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for David Foster.
SR 501 Caption: Memorial resolution for Carl Lemuel De Puy.
SR 502 Caption: Memorial resolution for R. S. Farmer.
SR 503 Caption: Instructing Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee to form a subcommittee to make a thorough study of the Volunteer Fireman's Pension Fund.
SR 504 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Major Artice W. Elliott, returning POW.
SR 513 Caption: Commending L. D. Self on retirement as Silsbee tax assessor-collector.
SR 514 Caption: Congratulating nine members of faculty at Stephen F. Austin on receiving "Outstanding Educators for 1973" awards.
SR 515 Caption: Congratulating Mike Towns, Timpson Man of the Year.
SR 516 Caption: Congratulating Mrs. Bertha Wiggins on being chosen a participant in 1973 Distinguished Secondary Educators of America Award Program.
SR 526 Caption: Congratulating Patricia Wilson on Spelling Bee victory.
SR 527 Caption: Congratulating Ben May and Webb Jenkins on courageous actions.
SR 528 Caption: Congratulating Gary Michael Bates.
SR 532 Caption: Extending congratulations to Yalanda Jones.
SR 537 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Bill Rogers.
SR 538 Caption: Congratulating Charles Allan Sullivan.
SR 539 Caption: Congratulating Frank Ross.
SR 553 Caption: Congratulating Miss Gwenn Williford.
SR 554 Caption: Congratulating Timpson High School Band.
SR 555 Caption: Congratulating Edward Clark.
SR 556 Caption: Commending Texas Forestry Association.
SR 557 Caption: Congratulating Todd Brown Tyson.
SR 558 Caption: Congratulating John D. Richardson.
SR 559 Caption: Congratulating Norma Glawson.
SR 564 Caption: Congratulating Malakoff Tigerettes Girls Volleyball Team.
SR 565 Caption: Congratulating Alto High School Girls Volleyball Team.
SR 566 Caption: Congratulating Diboll High School Girls Volleyball Team.
SR 567 Caption: Commending John Blair for outstanding record as president of Texas Association of Hospital Governing Boards.
SR 568 Caption: Extending congratulations to Stephen F. Austin University on 50th anniversary.
SR 569 Caption: Memorial resolution for Alf Fullingim.
SR 595 Caption: Extending congratulations to David Crager.
SR 609 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jacksonville High School Band.
SR 610 Caption: Congratulating Charlotte Hancock, Queen of Tyler County Dogwood Festival.
SR 611 Caption: Extending congratulations to Carthage High School Band.
SR 612 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Addie Mae Edwards Hutcherson on her retirement.
SR 613 Caption: Extending congratulations to Carthage High School Industrial Arts Club.
SR 614 Caption: Memorial resolution for Early Caldwell.
SR 615 Caption: Congratulating Miss Dessie Samuels.
SR 634 Caption: Memorial resolution for John Raymond Wilson.
SR 635 Caption: Congratulating Mrs. Vernie Imogene Burnes.
SR 636 Caption: Congratulating Athens High School Band.
SR 637 Caption: Congratulating Jacksonville High School Indians golf team.
SR 638 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Miss Becky Neal.
SR 639 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Susan Turner.
SR 640 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Bob Cummings.
SR 641 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for Miss Kathy Franklin.
SR 642 Caption: Congratulatory resolution for City of Overton.
SR 667 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Nacogdoches High School Band on winning Sweepstakes Trophy of University Interscholastic League Competition.
SR 668 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mike Miller on receipt of Southern Methodist University's "M" Award for distinguished service.
SR 669 Caption: Extending congratulations to James B. Hull on his selection as Texas' Outstanding Young Forester for 1973.
SR 670 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Jacksonville Junior High School Band for winning Sweepstakes Award of University Interscholastic League Concert and Sightreading Contest.
SR 674 Caption: Extending congratulations to Bill Mack Still, Jaycee of the Year of Carthage.
SR 675 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Kathy Hardy on her selection as Miss Tyler, 1973.
SR 676 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Donna Hepler on her selection as Miss Silsbee.
SR 677 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Jennifer Covington on her selection as Miss Toledo Bend of 1973.
SR 678 Caption: Memorial resolution for C. O. Miller, Jr.
SR 679 Caption: Extending congratulations to Lufkin Senior and Junior High School Bands.
SR 680 Caption: Extending congratulations to Directors of the Henderson County Livestock Show and Henderson County Fair Board.
SR 681 Caption: Extending congratulations to Elbert McMillan for his achievements.
SR 682 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Eileen Shaw on her selection to "Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges".
SR 685 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Helen Colston on her selection as Miss Alumni Queen of Texas College at Tyler.
SR 686 Caption: Memorial resolution for Francis Ingraham Tucker.
SR 687 Caption: Extending congratulations to George Orr on receiving the "Outstanding Bandsman" award in the Henderson County Junior College Band Festival.
SR 698 Caption: Commending Pete Dodson of Malakoff for service to Henderson County Junior College.
SR 699 Caption: Commemorating silver anniversary of Panola Junior College.
SR 706 Caption: Extending congratulations to Don Scarborough on his selection as "Rookie of the Year" in the Dallas Fire Department.
SR 707 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Cheryl Chowning on her selection as Miss Athens of 1973.
SR 708 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Dorothy Thompson on her selection as Miss Lufkin Rodeo.
SR 709 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Frank W. Taylor.
SR 710 Caption: Extending congratulations to Brownsboro Cubs Little Dribblers Team.
SR 711 Caption: Extending congratulations to Industrial Arts Club of Carthage High School.
SR 712 Caption: Extending congratulations to Broaddus High School Volleyball Team.
SR 713 Caption: Extending congratulations to Carey Glenn McKinney on his selection to "Who's Who Among American High School Students".
SR 746 Caption: Extending congratulations to James Michael Mason.
SR 753 Caption: Extending congratulations to Joe Fomby.
SR 754 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Dora M. Grant.
SR 790 Caption: Congratulating David Foster on being selected for the Distinguished Library Service Award.
SR 791 Caption: Extending congratulations to Bill O'Neal on being named Teacher of the Year at Panola Junior College.
SR 794 Caption: Extending congratulations to Nacogdoches High School Choirs.
SR 795 Caption: Extending congratulations to Miss Kirbyville, Miss Susie Bateman.
SR 817 Caption: Extending congratulations to Lufkin High School Panthers Baseball Team.
SR 818 Caption: Extending congratulations to Texas Forestry Association.
SR 819 Caption: Commending city sanitation crew of Jacksonville.
SR 833 Caption: Congratulating Robert Chapman "Buck" Strong, Jr. on his academic achievements.
SR 848 Caption: Commending Teresa A. Parish for receiving National Business Association Award of Merit.
SR 849 Caption: Memorial resolution for Garland Due.
SR 854 Caption: Congratulating Miss Retha Swindle for setting new state and national record in the triple jump.
SR 866 Caption: Commending Alcoa for locating plant in Palestine, Texas.
SR 867 Caption: Memorial resolution for Arthur L. Looney.
SR 868 Caption: Congratulating Miss Diana Conger on being crowned Miss Lufkin.
SR 883 Caption: Congratulating Stephen F. Austin State University on 50th Anniversary.
SR 897 Caption: Commending K. A. Anderson on his numerous contributions to his community and state.
SR 898 Caption: Congratulating Mrs. Rebecca Jones and Mrs. Agnes Downer for receiving fellowships to attend the 16th Annual Petroleum Institute for Educators.
SR 899 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Dr. Robert D. Baker.
SR 931 Caption: Extending appreciation to Senator Jack Hightower for conducting business of the Local and Uncontested Bills Calendar.
63rd 1st Called Session
SR 7 Caption: Memorial resolution for James Alfred Smith.
SR 17 Caption: Extending congratulations to M. Steele Wright, Jr.
SR 18 Caption: Commending McGraw-Edison Company on location of new manufacturing plant in the Nacogdoches area.
SR 19 Caption: Commending Oil States Rubber Company on location of newest manufacturing plant in Athens.
SR 27 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Margie Ruth Hancock.
62nd Regular Session
HB 326 Caption: Relating to the use of artificial devices to call or attract fox in Liberty, Walker, Jasper, Newton, Tyler, and Hardin counties; removing Falls County from the provisions of this Act.
HB 370 Caption: Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code.
HB 428 Caption: Relating to the licensing of fish farms.
HB 429 Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction to hear appeals from awards in all matters of eminent domain.
HB 501 Caption: Relating to providing for the transfer of certain persons to the Texas Department of Corrections pending appeal from a felony conviction.
HB 591 Caption: Relating to the hours and conditions of employment of females.
HB 656 Caption: Relating to provide that child support payments may be extended until graduation from a college, university, or trade school by an unmarried supported child.
HB 657 Caption: Relating to requiring a jury to determine the mental competency and related hospitalization issues in a criminal action.
HB 943 Caption: Relating to the appointment of appraisers under certain conditions.
HB 1320 Caption: Relating to the collection and disposition of the fee for an attorney's license or certificate.
HB 1404 Caption: Relating to increasing the fees for drive-a-way "in transit" license plates, making other provisions for the display of such plates.
HB 1435 Caption: Relating to the use of county employees and equipment to construct, maintain, or improve private roads in certain counties.
HB 1536 Caption: Relating to authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Department to execute deeds to exchange portions of certain sections at Palo Duro State Park for adjoining real property.
HB 1537 Caption: Relating to establishing a Natural Rivers System.
HCR 11 Caption: Providing for state official license plates for members of the State Board of Education.
HCR 186 Caption: In memory of Texas Supreme Court Justice Clyde E. Smith.
HJR 37 Caption: Proposing an amendment to permit courts of record to determine mental competency to stand trial in criminal actions.
HJR 57 Caption: Proposing an amendment to permit the commissioners court of a county to reduce the county permanent school fund and to provide for the per scholastic distribution and use of the money obtained from the reduction.
HR 21 Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Terry Doyle on his birthday.
HR 30 Caption: Naming Edward Lee Howard a Mascot of the House.
HR 65 Caption: Creating a special interim committee to make a study of the Volunteer Firemen's Pension Plan.
HR 66 Caption: Naming Timothy Lynn Nabers Mascot of the House.
HR 131 Caption: Naming Christopher Gantt Newton Mascot of the House.
HR 132 Caption: Naming John Fitzmaurice Boyle III Mascot of the House.
HR 162 Caption: In memory of Max H. Robinson.
HR 264 Caption: Naming Benedict Brooks Boyle, Eileen Elizabeth Boyle, and Rebecca Suzanne Boyle Mascots of the House.
HR 275 Caption: Congratulating Joe Bob Golden.
HR 297 Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Lynn Nabers.
HR 298 Caption: Commending J. A. McKim, Sr.
HR 331 Caption: Congratulating Miss Tina Pace.
HR 358 Caption: Declaring April 22, 1971, as Newton County Day in the State of Texas.
HR 391 Caption: In memory of John Davis Fowler.
HR 434 Caption: Commending the Deep East Texas Development Association.
HR 495 Caption: Commending Mr. O. L. Marsh.
62nd 2nd Called Session
HR 17 Caption: Amending Rule VII of the House Rules concerning standing committees.
HR 47 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Maggie Belle Nipper Whitworth.
62nd 3rd Called Session
HCR 3 Caption: Amending Joint Rule 22 and Joint Rule 24 concerning form of bills.
HR 16 Caption: In memory of Mr. C. N. Twyman.
HR 24 Caption: Congratulating Mrs. James G. Kelley.
HR 30 Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Jim Nugent on his birthday.
HR 31 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Mildred Kaine.
HR 56 Caption: In memory of William Thomas (Bill) Parrott.
HR 73 Caption: Congratulating the Kirby High School Band.
HR 94 Caption: Congratulating Miss Nan Nugent.
62nd 4th Called Session
HB 78 Caption: Relating to appropriating state funds to the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, for allocation to a junior college district to establish an occupational extension center.
HB 95 Caption: Relating to prohibiting parole when life sentence is assessed for a capital offense and requiring certain jury instructions concerning the time and conditions that a prisoner may be eligible for parole om capital cases.
HCR 14 Caption: Proposing amendments to the joint rules of the 62nd Legislature by creating the Joint Legislative Committee on Administration.
HCR 25 Caption: Congratulating Speaker Rayford Price for his receipt of the K. A. and Lois Anderson "Builder of Palestine" award.
HR 15 Caption: In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rhodes, Sr.
HR 71 Caption: In memory of Dallas Matthews, Jr.
61st Regular Session
HB 402 Caption: Relating to compensation of the official shorthand reporter for the First Judicial District.
HB 587 Caption: Relating to exempting service performed by students participating in a vocational training program from coverage under unemployment compensation tax and benefits.
HB 588 Caption: Relating to compensation for county school trustees in certain counties.
HB 589 Caption: Relating to providing child support payments may be extended until graduation from college by the supported child; requiring amount of support to be specified in the judgment.
HB 759 Caption: Relating to funds collected by local officials.
HB 1398 Caption: Relating to the creation and organization of a rural fire prevention district for the Lumberton Independent School District and Rose Hills Acres, an incorporated municipality.
HJR 17 Caption: Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the Commissioners Court of Jasper County may reduce the County Permanent School Fund of Jasper County to an amount not less than $100,000 and to provide for the per scholastic distribution and use of moneys in excess of such amount.
HR 81 Caption: Commending the Jasper Legal Secretaries Association.
HR 149 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Necy Virginia Britton of Silsbee, Texas.
HR 196 Caption: In memory of N.A. Cravens of Silsbee, Texas.
HR 268 Caption: Congratulating Bob and Tommy Read as The Silsbee Bee celebrates it Golden Anniversary of service in Hardin County, Texas.
HR 304 Caption: In memory of William David Overstreet of Kountze, Texas, Specialist 4th Class of the U.S. Army.
HR 412 Caption: Congratulating W.C. McNeil of Silsbee, Texas on his selection as "General Practitioner of the Year".
HR 415 Caption: Congratulating Representative Bill Bass of Van Zandt County on receiving his law degree and passing the Bar Examination.
61st 1st Called Session
HR 17 Caption: Commending Josiah Wheat, President of the State Bar of Texas.
HR 20 Caption: Congratulating the Vocational Agricultural Teachers of the State of Texas.
HR 44 Caption: In memory of Paul Dickerson of Jasper, Texas.