Legislation authored by Rob Eissler

Includes legislation with Rob Eissler as the primary author for the 78th through 82nd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

82nd Regular Session
HB 6	Last Action: 1 hr. notice-to suspend rules Caption: Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.
HB 400	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to flexibility for public schools to administer primary and secondary education efficiently.
HB 500	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to state-adopted assessment instruments administered to public school students.
HB 527	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain examination requirements for physicians.
HB 1158	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to additional optional training and course work for public school principals.
HB 1159	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to repeal on a periodic basis of the provisions of Titles 1 and 2 of the Education Code to provide for legislative review of the primary state statutes governing public education.
HB 1160	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certification to teach public school students who have visual impairments.
HB 1437	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the guarantee of open-enrollment charter school bonds by the permanent school fund.
HB 1587	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the evaluation of public school teachers.
HB 1588	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 1589	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the study of productivity and cost-effectiveness in public education.
HB 2365	Last Action: Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported Caption: Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
HB 2561	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the definition of "school year" for purposes of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2721	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the public school finance system.
HB 3043	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the science curriculum used in public schools.
HB 3044	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain activities on a public highway or road, the right-of-way of a public highway or road, or a parking lot.
HR 289	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 3, 2011, as Texas PTA Rally Day at the State Capitol.
HR 413	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 14, 2011, as Association of Texas Professional Educators Day at the State Capitol.
HR 966	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 19 through 26, 2011, as Austin Navy Week.
HR 1012	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 20-26, 2011, as Early College High School Week.
HR 1099	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2011, as U.S. Army Senior Service College Fellows Program Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1155	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The Woodlands High School on winning the 2009-2010 UIL 5A Lone Star Cup.
HR 1988	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Kyle Matthew Holder of The Woodlands.
HR 1989	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Jeffrey Warren Johnson of Tomball.
HR 2191	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Kenneth Cooper for his pioneering work in physical fitness and his dedication to helping others lead healthier lives.
HR 2395	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Air Force Captain Nathan J. Nylander of Hockley.
HR 2417	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dave Parsons of Conroe on being named Texas Poet Laureate for 2011.
82nd 1st Called Session
HB 6	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools, and the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students.
HB 8	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to flexibility for public schools to administer primary and secondary education efficiently.
HB 18	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to elementary class size limits in public schools.
HB 72	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
HR 171	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The Woodlands High School softball team on winning the UIL 5A state championship.
HR 198	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6.
HR 199	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 8.
81st Regular Session
HB 3	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to public school accountability, curriculum, and promotion requirements.
HB 461	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists; providing penalties.
HB 462	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the use of personal leave by a public school employee.
HB 463	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to swimming pool safety; providing a civil penalty.
HB 525	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain standards for group-administered achievement tests used by school districts.
HB 526	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to swimming pool safety; providing a civil penalty.
HB 850	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to repeal on a periodic basis of the provisions of Titles 1 and 2 of the Education Code to provide for legislative review of the primary state statutes governing public education.
HB 851	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to Legislative Budget Board review of and reports to certain state officials concerning the primary state statutes governing public education.
HB 875	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to civil liability for erecting or maintaining certain outdoor signs or advertising.
HB 1364	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to coverage of preexisting conditions by certain group health benefit coverage programs for active school employees.
HB 1365	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to service records of professional staff employed by school districts.
HB 1441	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the relationship between and operation of the Texas Education Agency and regional education service centers.
HB 1452	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to participation in job training and employment assistance programs by veterans and other covered persons.
HB 1517	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Montgomery County Hospital District.
HB 1676	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system.
HB 1756	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the functions performed by the comptroller in connection with applications and agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
HB 2096	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring the registration of certain containers of alcoholic beverages; providing criminal penalties.
HB 2098	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to faculty temporary licenses to practice medicine.
HB 2262	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement under the public school financial accountability rating system that a school district spend a specified percentage of district operating funds for instructional purposes.
HB 2263	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to extending the high school innovation grant initiative to middle and junior high schools.
HB 2264	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to establishment of an after-school grant program for certain students in public middle or junior high schools.
HB 2319	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the treatment of certain exempt organizations as agents of suppliers or distributors of taxable items for purposes of the sales and use tax.
HB 2364	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exception to the wealth per student limitation for certain school districts.
HB 2365	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the structure, powers, and duties of the State Board of Education and the commissioner of education.
HB 2541	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the funding and operation of open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 2542	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to excused absences in public schools for students visiting institutions of higher education.
HB 2543	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
HB 2726	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to regional participation agreements.
HB 2732	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the regulation of barking dogs by certain counties as a nuisance.
HB 2772	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the authority of the Montgomery County Hospital District in relation to ambulance service providers.
HB 2773	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the Texas Teach Corps Scholarship Program for students who agree to teach in public schools in this state that have shortages of teachers in mathematics or science.
HB 3307	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the discipline of public school students.
HB 3420	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to computation of a public high school student's grade point average.
HB 3421	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to educator preparation programs and educator certification, performance, and recruitment.
HB 3741	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to physical education curriculum and instruction in public schools.
HB 3916	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools.
HB 4749	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the authority of the Harris-Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District No. 386, formerly known as Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 386, to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to finance recreational facilities.
HB 4757	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 118; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
HB 4758	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
HB 4770	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
HB 4782	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the administration, powers and duties, operations, and financing of The Woodlands Township.
HB 4804	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the San Jacinto River Authority; providing authority to issue bonds; imposing an administrative penalty.
HCR 283	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3.
HR 246	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Midshipman Frederick Henry Eissler of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
HR 745	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 9-10, 2009, as Arts Education Days at the State Capitol.
HR 810	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring U.S. Navy Lieutenant Neil Bryan Fletcher for his outstanding service to this nation.
HR 1349	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The Woodlands High School Highsteppers on being named Grand Champions at the Champion National Dance/Drill Team Competition.
HR 1350	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The Woodlands High School boys' cross-country team on winning the 2008 UIL 5A state championship.
HR 1351	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The Woodlands High School girls' cross-country team on winning the 2008 UIL 5A state championship.
HR 1352	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The Woodlands High School girls' swimming and diving team on winning the 2009 UIL 5A state championship.
HR 1353	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Hughes Christensen Company of The Woodlands on its 100th anniversary.
HR 1354	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The Woodlands High School on winning the 2007-2008 University Interscholastic League 5A Lone Star Cup.
HR 1597	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Frederick Thomas Shetz of The Woodlands.
HR 1742	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jerry and Nadyne Harris of The Woodlands on their 60th wedding anniversary.
HR 1825	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the gifted and talented students of Nichols Sawmill Elementary School in Magnolia for winning the Texas Grand Champion award from the TEA for their Future Problem Solving Program International entry.
HR 2013	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Michael Holland on the occasion of his retirement as superintendent of the Magnolia Independent School District.
HR 2333	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Jason Logan Brown of Magnolia.
HR 2586	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Corporal Zachary Ryan Endsley of Spring.
HR 2810	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Maura de Souza of Spring.
HR 3047	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3.
81st 1st Called Session
HR 107	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Raymond M. Hawkins on his retirement as president of Lone Star College-Tomball.
80th Regular Session
HB 314	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the classroom placement of multiple birth siblings in public schools.
HB 362	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the ability of public school employees to communicate with members of a school district board of trustees.
HB 408	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the regulation of barking dogs by certain counties as a nuisance.
HB 409	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring certain inmates to receive a high school equivalency certificate before their release or as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
HB 410	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to erecting an off-premise sign adjacent to and visible from certain roads.
HB 411	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to requiring the registration of certain containers of alcoholic beverages; providing criminal penalties.
HB 412	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to erecting or maintaining certain outdoor signs or advertising; creating an offense; providing penalties.
HB 413	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to erecting certain signs on certain rights-of-way; providing penalties.
HB 414	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the removal of certain violations from a physician's medical board profile.
HB 415	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system.
HB 682	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Montgomery County.
HB 721	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the certification of educational diagnosticians.
HB 861	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to smoke detectors in certain residential dwellings.
HB 919	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to coverage for certain mental disorders in children under a health coverage plan established by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas under the Texas School Employees Uniform Group Health Coverage Act.
HB 920	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the placement by public schools of students who are registered sex offenders and the notification requirements concerning certain offenses committed by students.
HB 973	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain educational employees to participate or be enrolled in certain group health benefit programs.
HB 974	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to a school district employee's immunity from liability and responsibility for certain materials.
HB 1257	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to physical activity requirements and physical fitness assessment for certain public school students.
HB 1270	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to an intensive reading or language intervention pilot program at certain public school campuses.
HB 1337	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the use of the term "seminary" in the official name or title of a private postsecondary educational institution.
HB 1338	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to an intensive reading and language intervention pilot program at certain public school campuses.
HB 1403	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education to participate in a state employees group benefits program.
HB 1470	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act, including the continuation of that Act and tax credits claimed under that Act, and to the duties of the comptroller of public accounts and the Texas Education Agency under that Act.
HB 1632	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of technology by public schools.
HB 1639	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to performance standards and accreditation procedures for public schools.
HB 1946	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to automatic external defibrillators.
HB 2197	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the establishment of regional participation agreements between certain municipalities and districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
HB 2217	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to grants and programs for dropout prevention, high school success, and college and workforce readiness in public schools and student performance at certain community colleges.
HB 2236	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments in public schools; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2237	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to grants and programs for dropout prevention, high school success, and college and workforce readiness in public schools.
HB 2238	Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Education Data System (TEDS).
HB 2495	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the Texas Education Agency's online clearinghouse of information concerning best practices for public schools and open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 2503	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a technology literacy assessment instrument to be administered to certain public school students.
HB 2504	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to an intensive mathematics and algebra intervention pilot program in public schools.
HB 2505	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists; imposing penalties.
HB 2812	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the technology immersion pilot project.
HB 2814	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a pilot project in certain school districts for dual language education in English and another language.
HB 2947	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of staff leasing services.
HB 3419	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to public school instructional materials.
HB 3420	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to performance appraisal of public school principals and assistant principals.
HB 3421	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to accountability systems for public school educator preparation programs.
HB 3422	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to continuing education for public school teachers.
HB 3423	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to performance appraisal of public school teachers.
HB 3425	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the review of the public school system accountability.
HB 3981	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation of the Hardin Store Road Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Montgomery County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 4046	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
HB 4073	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 103; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
HB 4074	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 102; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
HB 4075	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the creation of the Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Montgomery, Waller, and Grimes Counties; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 4079	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 119; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
HB 4083	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
HB 4084	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 120; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
HB 4103	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the Town Center Improvement District of Montgomery County, Texas, including the district's authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
HB 4104	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 112; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 4109	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, including taxing powers and the authority to issue bonds, boundaries, operations, financing, and dissolution of the Town Center Improvement District of Montgomery County, Texas.
HCR 181	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Designating State Highway 75 between Streetman and Conroe as the 75th Ranger Regiment Highway and requesting that the Texas Department of Transportation feature the Ranger tab and 75th Ranger Regiment patch on memorial markers for the highway.
HCR 285	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1031.
HR 797	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ronald J. Barker on his election as president of the Piney Woods Chapter of the Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
HR 1596	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Cory C. Kosters of The Woodlands.
HR 2288	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Michael C. Taylor of Hockley.
HR 2289	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Hoby F. Bradfield, Jr., of The Woodlands.
HR 2290	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Walter M. Moss, Jr., of Houston.
HR 2583	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating legislative staffer Paige Bruton on her graduation with honors from The University of Texas School of Law.
HR 2868	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1031.
HR 2881	Last Action: 3 hr. notice-for consideration Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2237.
HR 2891	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2237.
79th Regular Session
HB 28	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to state taxes; imposing penalties.
HB 29	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the use of the term "seminary" or "school of theology" in the official name or title of a private postsecondary educational institution.
HB 30	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential dwellings; providing civil penalties.
HB 31	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to state assessment of public school students in social studies in the fifth grade.
HB 32	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the qualifications for certification as a principal of a public school.
HB 33	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of deceptive business practices.
HB 34	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to erecting an off-premise sign adjacent to and visible from certain roads.
HB 35	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the offenses of burglary of vehicles, theft, and tampering with identification numbers.
HB 36	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to the sale or service of an alcoholic beverage to a person on the person's 21st birthday; providing a penalty.
HB 37	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution that is a component institution of a university system.
HB 38	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the amount of alcohol that may be served in a drink by the holder of an alcoholic beverage permit or license; providing criminal penalties.
HB 39	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to outdoor burning of household refuse in certain counties; creating an offense.
HB 40	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to tuition assistance granted to certain members of state military forces attending public or private institutions of higher education.
HB 41	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of the Montgomery County Hospital District to issue certain bonds or incur or assume other debt.
HB 42	Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Relating to application of a payment under a credit card account.
HB 192	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the determination of the validity of certain Montgomery County Hospital District election petitions.
HB 193	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to requiring the registration of certain containers of alcoholic beverages; providing criminal penalties.
HB 232	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the exclusion from an emergency services district of certain territory subject to assessments.
HB 250	Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism Caption: Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 1488 in Montgomery, Waller, and Harris Counties as the Magnolia Parkway.
HB 251	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the release of certain information regarding a workers' compensation claim.
HB 599	Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to erecting or maintaining certain outdoor signs or advertising; creating an offense; providing penalties.
HB 600	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to erecting certain signs on certain rights-of-way; providing penalties.
HB 601	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to erecting or maintaining outdoor advertising; providing penalties.
HB 602	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the designation of a weight enforcement officer by a commissioners court in certain counties.
HB 603	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the suspension, removal, or expulsion of a public school student and notice to educators of the student's misconduct.
HB 662	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain convictions and judgments by persons regulated by the Texas Residential Construction Commission.
HB 663	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of barking dogs by certain counties as a nuisance.
HB 712	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to coverage for certain mental disorders in children under a health coverage plan established by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas under the Texas School Employees Uniform Group Health Coverage Act.
HB 783	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to notice to educators of a public school student's misconduct and to placement of a student who has assaulted a teacher.
HB 1325	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the ability of public school employees to communicate with members of a school district board of trustees.
HB 1487	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the age of children for whom public school kindergarten must be provided.
HB 1602	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to high deductible health plans.
HB 1668	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the governor's award for teaching excellence program.
HB 2970	Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments Caption: Relating to certain health coverage under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act.
HB 2971	Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments Caption: Relating to health coverage or compensation supplementation for certain education employees.
HB 2972	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the exception from the hotel occupancy tax for a permanent resident.
HB 3514	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Southwest Montgomery County Improvement District.
HCR 11	Last Action: Filed Caption: Honoring the life of U.S. Army Corporal William M. Amundson, Jr., of The Woodlands.
HCR 12	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring George Mitchell on the 30th anniversary of the founding of The Woodlands.
HCR 15	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the life of U.S. Army Corporal William M. Amundson, Jr., of The Woodlands.
HCR 130	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Colleen Tough of The Woodlands.
HR 42	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Bill and Ann Walton of The Woodlands on the occasion of their 50th anniversary.
HR 104	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jaime and Diana Barrera of Montgomery County on the birth of their New Year's baby, Jared.
HR 453	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dan Flynn as he celebrates his birthday on February 21, 2005.
HR 754	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Linda Victoria and Joshua Elvin Watts on the birth of their daughter, Donna Victoria Watts, and recognizing her as an honorary Texan.
HR 1000	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kym Victoria Jackson of The Woodlands on earning the title of Mrs. Texas 2005.
HR 1114	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 12, 2005, as Junior Achievement Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1246	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The Woodlands Highsteppers on being named Grand Champions at the Champion Dance Nationals Drill Team Contest.
HR 1359	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Virgil Dugan of Tomball.
HR 1620	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lewis Schwartz.
79th 1st Called Session
HB 31	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the ability of public school employees to communicate with members of a school district board of trustees.
HR 346	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Hoby F. Bradfield, Jr., of The Woodlands.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 54	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the compensation and benefits of and programs for public school employees.
HB 55	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools and the improvement of public schools.
HR 256	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Chris Landa of Conroe on being named a semifinalist in the 2006 state's Arbor Day poster contest.
HR 492	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring William John Makar of The Woodlands for his performance on American Idol.
HR 798	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Honorable Kent Grusendorf for his notable tenure in the Texas House of Representatives.
HR 799	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Honorable Glenn Hegar for his exemplary service as a state representative of District 28.
HR 803	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Bob Griggs on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Legislature.
78th Regular Session
HB 579	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to limiting liability of physicians and health care providers for charitable care.
HB 678	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to erecting an off-premise sign adjacent to and visible from certain roads.
HB 792	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to special license plates for passenger cars and light trucks owned by or used for the transportation of veterans with disabilities.
HB 1022	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to employment status and contract entitlements of public school educators who fail to obtain appropriate certification.
HB 1023	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the minimum number of days of service for public school teachers.
HB 1107	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the minimum salary schedule for certain professional public school employees.
HB 1157	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the location of a crematory.
HB 1222	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to purchasing contracts awarded by public school districts.
HB 1225	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to time limits and notice related to a special education due process hearing, the transfer of the functions of such a hearing to the State Office of Administrative Hearings, and an appeal of a special education hearing officer's decision.
HB 1226	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a closed meeting for a school board deliberation that will necessarily reveal personally identifiable information about a public school student.
HB 1227	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to public school district eligibility for state assistance under the existing debt allotment.
HB 1339	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to certain information that a school district must provide to the parent of or person standing in parental relation to a district student and to evaluation of a student for special education services.
HB 1340	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to requiring certain governmental entities that operate toll highways or toll roads to permit the use of a transponder issued by another governmental entity to pay a toll.
HB 1437	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the San Jacinto River Authority board of directors.
HB 1438	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to franchise tax credits for certain investments.
HB 1439	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the application and enforcement of traffic regulations in private subdivisions in certain counties.
HB 1440	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the frequency of public school teacher appraisals.
HB 1441	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to school districts that place an excessive number of students in certain special education instructional arrangements.
HB 1949	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the finality of a grade issued by a public school teacher.
HB 1950	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a regional commuter rail district; granting the authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 2468	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the exemption of the educational programs of certain institutions offering religious education from state or local regulation.
HB 2822	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to services for public school students with speech impairments and to the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
HB 2823	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to individual transition plans for certain students receiving special education services.
HB 2824	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to adoption of a medical savings account program for the provision of health benefits coverage to active employees of school districts.
HB 2825	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to compliance monitoring of school districts by the commissioner of education and the Texas Education Agency.
HB 2826	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to a continuing ad valorem tax for the payment of bonds issued by a school district.
HB 2827	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to providing a uniform limit on the population of a county election precinct.
HB 2907	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to optional benefits under the Texas school employees uniform group coverage program.
HB 2908	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the development of essential knowledge and skills for subjects in the enrichment curriculum.
HB 3562	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Southwest Montgomery County Improvement District; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
HB 3564	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Road Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HCR 38	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia.
HCR 45	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Dr. Arthur K. Smith and his wife, June, on the occasion of his retirement as chancellor of the University of Houston System and as president of the University of Houston.
HCR 75	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Memorializing the U.S. Congress to support President Bush's policies of war on terrorism, homeland security, and disarmament action against Iraq.
HCR 90	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Memorializing congress to expand the medical savings account program to allow states to design such programs for their employees.
HCR 271	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Second Lieutenant Cory Steele of The Woodlands for his service in Iraq.
HJR 40	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to unfunded mandates imposed on public school districts.
HJR 58	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow current and retired college professors to receive compensation for serving on the governing bodies of school districts, cities, towns, or other local governmental districts, including water districts.
HR 125	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2003, as Goodwill Industries of Texas Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
HR 278	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the St. Anthony of Padua Senior Pals to the State Capitol.
HR 604	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 8, 2003, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 605	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Anne Hayden of Oak Ridge High School in Conroe for receiving the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Teaching Award.
HR 1159	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lynn Stark.
HR 1180	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Guy V. Lewis on his remarkable coaching career at the University of Houston and his outstanding contributions to collegiate basketball in the State of Texas.
HR 1373	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Karl and Ramona Whisennand of The Woodlands on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 1404	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, now headquartered in The Woodlands.
HR 1516	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Christopher Bauer of The Woodlands for his achievements.
HR 1856	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring State Representative Bill Keffer and the other members of the MalFunktions.
78th 1st Called Session
HR 11	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Phillip Barker II of The Woodlands on being named a 2003 Hometown Hero.
HR 12	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Alan Struble of The Woodlands on being named a 2003 Hometown Hero.
HR 13	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tom Boak, Jr., of The Woodlands on being named a 2003 Hometown Hero.
HR 14	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating C. J. Haynes of The Woodlands on being named a 2003 Hometown Hero.
HR 15	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Scott Frezza of The Woodlands on being named a 2003 Hometown Hero.
HR 70	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Vincent Sinisi of the Rice Owls for achieving excellence in baseball.
HR 168	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Deputy Constable John David Garcia of Magnolia.
78th 2nd Called Session
HR 39	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of Andrea Barrera Blake of The Woodlands.
HR 40	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jack Stibbs on becoming president of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.
78th 3rd Called Session
HB 61	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to certain disciplinary powers of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
HB 68	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children.
HR 230	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Paul Lazzaro on his retirement from The Woodlands Operating Company.
HR 231	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Interfaith of The Woodlands on its 30th anniversary.
HR 336	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Lady Highlanders golf team for receiving the Sunshine Award from Channel 2.
78th 4th Called Session
HCR 3	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Weldon Willig on being named the Schutt Sports Southwest Region National Coach of the Year.
HR 1	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Bob Lewis on his retirement from Chicago Bridge and Iron Company.
HR 7	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the Honorable Frank M. Parker III on the occasion of his retirement as mayor of the city of Magnolia.