Legislation authored by Dan Branch

Includes legislation with Dan Branch as the primary author for the 78th through 83rd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

83rd Regular Session
HB 25	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 29	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to requiring certain general academic teaching institutions to offer a fixed tuition price plan to undergraduate students.
HB 30	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education; authorizing a fee.
HB 31	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to certain requirements applicable to meetings of the governing board of a general academic teaching institution or a state university system.
HB 1061	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the repeal of the statutory authority for the State Medical Education Board.
HB 1491	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the temporary licensing of a dentist who performs voluntary charity care.
HB 1748	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit certain aggravated sexual assaults.
HB 1843	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
HB 1844	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the official name of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
HB 2036	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of a commission to identify future higher education and workforce needs of this state and make related recommendations to address those needs by the state's bicentennial.
HB 2059	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring general academic teaching institutions to study and report the feasibility of certain administrative staff budget reductions.
HB 2060	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
HB 2753	Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Caption: Relating to excellence funding for health-related institutions of higher education.
HB 2754	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
HB 2755	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to student financial assistance for certain students of WGU Texas or similar online nonprofit colleges or universities.
HB 2756	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the school finance system.
HB 2760	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to partnerships between the Texas State Technical College System and public junior colleges.
HB 2765	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas competitive knowledge fund to support excellence at qualifying institutions of higher education.
HB 2770	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance.
HB 2775	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the exclusion of certain commercial lease revenue in determining a taxable entity's total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
HB 3518	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to long-term statewide planning to achieve the goals of the state's master plan for higher education, "Closing the Gaps."
HB 3519	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to providing information to entering undergraduate students at general academic teaching institutions to promote timely graduation.
HB 3520	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 75 in Dallas County as the George W. Bush Expressway.
HB 3653	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
HB 3654	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system.
HB 3692	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the support of certain resident physicians and physician residency programs.
HB 3693	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the authority of the Board for Lease of University Lands to delegate certain powers and duties of the board.
HB 3804	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to written electronic communications between members of a governmental body.
HCR 1	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the State Insurance Building Annex in the Capitol Complex the John G. Tower State Office Building.
HCR 48	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of George Pierce Cullum, Jr., of Dallas.
HCR 73	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the State Insurance Building Annex in the Capitol Complex the John G. Tower State Office Building.
HCR 100	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending retired Texas Supreme Court chief justice Jack Pope for his service and congratulating him on his 100th birthday.
HJR 79	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate an obsolete requirement for a State Medical Education Board and a State Medical Education Fund.
HJR 104	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by three-fourths of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
HJR 120	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
HJR 122	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
HR 9	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Margaret Ann Dunlap Thompson of Dallas.
HR 22	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating President William Powers, Jr., of The University of Texas at Austin on his receipt of the John G. Fleming Memorial Prize for Torts Scholarship and on his election as vice chair of the Association of American Universities.
HR 23	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating President William Powers, Jr., of The University of Texas at Austin on his election as vice chair of the Association of American Universities.
HR 293	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 5, 2013, as Community College Student Day at the State Capitol.
HR 509	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2013, as United Way Day at the State Capitol.
HR 702	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2013, as City of Dallas Day at the State Capitol.
HR 758	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 178th anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 2014.
HR 860	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 177th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.
HR 891	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Jack Pope on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
HR 989	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dallas businessman Vance Charles Miller.
HR 1139	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Walter Elcock of Dallas on his retirement from Bank of America and recognizing him as an honorary Texan.
HR 1356	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Dallas 2024 Committee for working to bring the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games to Texas.
HR 1357	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Brad Watson for his successful career in broadcast news at WFAA in Dallas-Fort Worth.
HR 1405	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Phyllis Scott McGee Geiger of Dallas.
HR 1564	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Big Thought on its receipt of a 2013 Texas Medal of Arts Award in the category of Art Education.
HR 1871	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 3, 2013, as GenTX Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1980	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the contributions of Scientific Sessions to cardiovascular science.
HR 2246	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of sports broadcaster Pat Summerall.
HR 2247	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Reverend Mark Craig on his retirement as senior minister of Highland Park United Methodist Church.
HR 2272	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mizzen and Main on the occasion of the company's first anniversary.
HR 2422	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Bob Perry of Houston.
HR 2754	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mary Suhm on her retirement as the city manager of Dallas.
HR 2979	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring former senator Kay Bailey Hutchison for her service to the citizens of Texas.
83rd 1st Called Session
HB 10	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
HR 188	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Stanley Allen Wilson of Dallas Fire-Rescue.
HR 231	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the TracyLocke advertising agency of Dallas on its 100th anniversary.
HR 232	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert David Rogers of Dallas.
83rd 2nd Called Session
HB 5	Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
HR 150	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the sesquicentennial of the death of Sam Houston.
83rd 3rd Called Session
HB 11	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
HR 60	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Charles L. Branch, Sr., and Sylvia Lee Boswell Branch on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
82nd Regular Session
HB 9	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to student success-based funding for and reporting regarding public institutions of higher education.
HB 10	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant and to administration of the TEXAS grant program.
HB 33	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to measures to increase the affordability of textbooks used for courses at public or private institutions of higher education.
HB 34	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to including in the public high school curriculum instruction in methods of paying for postsecondary education and training.
HB 638	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
HB 639	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to school district policies for the care of students at risk for anaphylaxis.
HB 1000	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from the national research university fund; making an appropriation.
HB 1460	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to measures to increase cost efficiency at public institutions of higher education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, including the elimination of certain reporting and other requirements imposed on institutions or the coordinating board.
HB 2625	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to developing a developmental education plan for students entering public institutions of higher education.
HB 2626	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from the national research university fund and to one or more audits of the information necessary to establish eligibility for that distribution.
HB 2627	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the purchase of classroom sets of textbooks for public schools.
HB 2628	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the posting of signs in school crossing zones regarding the prohibited use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
HB 2629	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to transportation, lodging, and meals offered to and accepted by public servants.
HB 2630	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the formal recognition and administration of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.
HB 2631	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the advanced research program.
HB 2905	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state.
HB 2906	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the amount of a tuition equalization grant.
HB 2907	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the requirements for and procedures governing tuition equalization grants.
HB 2908	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to providing graduate medical education positions for Texas medical school graduates.
HB 2909	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to increasing awareness in this state of the importance of higher education.
HB 2910	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to measures to increase degree completion rates and support students enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at institutions of higher education.
HB 2911	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to guaranteed student loans and alternative education loans.
HB 2912	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the administration of certain supplemental student loan programs and the issuance of private activity bonds by qualified nonprofit corporations.
HB 3025	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to measures to facilitate the timely completion of degrees by students of public institutions of higher education.
HB 3514	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to student eligibility for tuition rebates offered by general academic teaching institutions.
HB 3515	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
HB 3516	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to make certain faculty information available to the public on the institution's Internet website.
HB 3517	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the administration and business affairs of public institutions of higher education.
HB 3631	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the imposition of certain conditions and limitations on the receipt of tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
HCR 2	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of former governor William P. "Bill" Clements.
HCR 9	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Jack Pope on the occasion of his 98th birthday.
HCR 10	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Southern Methodist University on the 100th anniversary of its founding and 10 decades of educational excellence.
HCR 28	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Don Meredith, former SMU and Dallas Cowboys quarterback and longtime sportscaster.
HCR 100	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Texas State University System.
HCR 150	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Sam Houston for his statesmanship on the 150th anniversary of his refusal to take the oath of allegiance to the Confederate States of America.
HCR 155	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Shirley Bird Perry, senior vice president of The University of Texas at Austin.
HCR 175	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
HJR 18	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
HJR 19	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
HJR 130	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Meeting requirements of the United States Department of Education concerning federal student aid by naming private institutions of higher education in the State of Texas that are authorized to operate educational programs beyond secondary education, including programs leading to a degree or certificate.
HR 5	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the election of John Tower as the first Texas Republican to serve in the United States Senate since Reconstruction.
HR 230	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 2, 2011, as Community College Day at the State Capitol.
HR 281	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2011, as Dallas Assembly Day at the State Capitol.
HR 411	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2011, as United Way Day at the State Capitol.
HR 430	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of former Texas Supreme Court chief justice Joe Greenhill.
HR 510	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2011, as Commercial Real Estate Development Day at the State Capitol.
HR 629	Last Action: Filed Caption: Honoring members of the Young Professionals of the Dallas Regional Chamber on their visit to the State Capitol.
HR 666	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming members of the Dallas Regional Chamber and its Young Professionals program to the State Capitol.
HR 759	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the fallen heroes of the Battle of the Alamo.
HR 845	Last Action: Filed Caption: Honoring Sam Houston for his statesmanship on the 150th anniversary of his refusal to take the oath of allegiance to the Confederate States of America.
HR 1079	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 2011 Dallas International Film Festival.
HR 1136	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Pete Schenkel on his receipt of the 82nd annual Linz Award.
HR 1137	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Woodrow Wilson High School and J. L. Long Middle School in the Dallas Independent School District for their efforts to offer students the International Baccalaureate program.
HR 1244	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Charles W. Matthews on his receipt of the 2011 Fellows Award from the Dallas Bar Foundation.
HR 1459	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert Leland Shaw, Jr., of Dallas.
HR 1460	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Sons of Hermann Hall in Dallas.
HR 1461	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Roy Richard Rubottom, Jr.
HR 1462	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.
HR 1558	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring 101-year-old Texas Christian University alumna Margie Nance Frost of Dallas.
HR 1668	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Jonathan Neerman for his service as chair of the Dallas County Republican Party.
HR 1745	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the 38th Annual Swiss Avenue Historic District Association's Mother's Day Home Tour in Dallas.
HR 1770	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his visit to Southern Methodist University in Dallas on May 9, 2011.
HR 1975	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 20, 2011, as GenTX Day.
HR 1976	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating James B. Bonham Elementary School in Dallas on its selection as a Blue Ribbon School.
HR 2088	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Randall Stephenson, chair and CEO of AT&T, on receiving the 2011 H. Neil Mallon Award.
HR 2364	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Wade Emmert on his election as chair of the Dallas County Republican Party.
HR 2474	Last Action: Filed Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the election of John Tower as the first Texas Republican to serve in the United States Senate since Reconstruction.
HR 2612	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Carolyn Evanson of Irving on her 80th birthday.
HR 2756	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Meg Munson and Patrick McGonigle of Dallas on their wedding.
HR 2757	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Highland Park High School on being named one of the nation's top schools in the Washington Post's High School Challenge.
HR 2758	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Elizabeth Carlock and Kevin Phillips on the occasion of their wedding.
82nd 1st Called Session
HCR 21	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the Dallas Mavericks on winning the 2011 NBA championship.
HJR 13	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the election and staggering of terms of county commissioners following a change in boundaries of a commissioners precinct.
HR 242	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 2011 Fourth of July celebration in the Greenway Parks neighborhood of Dallas and recognizing the rich history of this important community.
HR 243	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating David Chapasko of Preston Hollow Elementary School on being named the Dallas Independent School District 2011 Principal of the Year.
HR 249	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the grand opening of the Katy Trail Ice House in Dallas.
HR 250	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Ben Coker on his retirement as assistant superintendent of business services for Highland Park Independent School District.
HR 251	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the groundbreaking for the George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
HR 292	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 15th anniversary of Pinnacle Technical Resources of Dallas.
81st Regular Session
HB 51	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to measures to enhance and maintain the quality of state universities, including funding and incentives to support emerging public research universities, to the abolition of the higher education fund, to the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system, to the independent status of Lamar Institute of Technology, to research conducted by public universities and other state entities, and to the authorization of revenue bonds for certain institutions of higher education.
HB 52	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
HB 53	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the school finance system.
HB 54	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the information required to be provided in or with an ad valorem tax bill for school district taxes.
HB 55	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
HB 56	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the theft or unlawful possession of a motor vehicle inspection certificate; providing penalties.
HB 57	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for personal computers during a limited period.
HB 58	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
HB 59	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the establishment of a law school in the city of Dallas by the University of North Texas System.
HB 60	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to a requirement that tax collectors accept partial payments of ad valorem taxes.
HB 1606	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of construction and program management for capital improvement projects of governmental entities.
HB 1768	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
HB 1901	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to transportation safety training requirements for certain child-care providers.
HB 1902	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy-efficient products.
HB 3456	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the education and preparation of resident physicians.
HB 3457	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the compulsory inspection of motor vehicles; providing penalties.
HB 3458	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the requirements for a petition proposing an amendment to the charter of a home-rule municipality.
HB 3519	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the coordination and administration of the Texas Career Opportunity Grant Program.
HB 4021	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
HB 4022	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the exemption of oil and gas royalty interests owned by private institutions of higher education from oil and gas severance taxes.
HB 4220	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to notice given to insurance policy or certificate holders concerning certain premium taxes.
HB 4221	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to providing a middle school allotment under the public school finance system to fund programs to encourage preparation for high school.
HB 4222	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to limitations on increases in designated tuition charged by general academic teaching institutions and a biennial report to the legislature regarding the operational costs of those institutions.
HB 4223	Last Action: Referred to Redistricting Caption: Relating to the composition of certain state representative districts.
HB 4238	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to establishing a state master plan for closing academic achievement gaps in public primary and secondary education.
HB 4292	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by the office of the attorney general.
HB 4293	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to notice to the attorney general of an action, suit, or proceeding challenging the validity of a Texas statute or rule.
HB 4294	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to textbooks, electronic textbooks, instructional material, and technological equipment in public schools.
HB 4453	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the national research university fund and the allocation of amounts appropriated from the fund, the abolition of the higher education fund, and the institutional groupings established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
HB 4535	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the annual allocation of certain constitutional funds to eligible agencies and institutions of higher education.
HB 4536	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to sale of the Texas State Cemetery Annex property (Bull Creek State Cemetery).
HB 4616	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to financial support and incentives for the development of national research universities and high-quality comprehensive regional universities and a review of the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system.
HB 4617	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the sale of instructional materials to students of public institutions of higher education.
HCR 11	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Congratulating Nastia Liukin of Parker for her medal-winning performances in the 2008 Olympic Games.
HCR 288	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Directing the governing boards of general academic teaching institutions to limit increases in total academic costs charged to resident undergraduate students for certain school years.
HJR 16	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by three-fourths of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
HJR 134	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
HJR 139	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the national research university fund to enable emerging research universities in this state to achieve national prominence as major research universities and transferring the balance of the higher education fund to the national research university fund.
HR 231	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2009, as Community College Student Day at the State Capitol.
HR 458	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 17, 2009, as John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies Day at the State Capitol.
HR 459	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 17, 2009, as Dallas Assembly Day at the State Capitol.
HR 681	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating Texas Independence Day, on March 2, 2009.
HR 805	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ambassador John Bruton, Head of the Delegation of the Commission of the European Community in the United States of America.
HR 857	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Richard M. Hull of Dallas.
HR 1155	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of J. L. Long Middle School in Dallas.
HR 1226	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Jack Pope of Austin on the occasion of his 96th birthday.
HR 1227	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Dr. Kern Wildenthal on his career with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
HR 1332	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of Trammell Crow of Dallas.
HR 1565	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas.
HR 1989	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to Senator John G. Tower and commemorating the dedication of a memorial marker in his honor on the grounds of the Texas State Cemetery.
HR 2102	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Laura Louise McClung of Dallas.
HR 2853	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Real Estate Councils of Texas for its service to the real estate industry and its contributions to the state's economy.
HR 2854	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing June 2009 as Scottish Heritage Month and commemorating the 23rd annual Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Arlington.
HR 2925	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 51.
HR 2993	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jim Beckett of Dallas on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
HR 2994	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Angela Quant Weinbrenner, Lisa Stone, Tina Wepler, and the rest of the staff of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas.
81st 1st Called Session
HR 108	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Norman Brinker of Dallas.
80th Regular Session
HB 78	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
HB 79	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle.
HB 80	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the adjustment under the public school finance system for optional homestead exemptions granted by public school districts.
HB 81	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to expanding the limited period for exemptions from the sales tax for clothing and footwear.
HB 82	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain computers during a limited period.
HB 83	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to requiring a record vote by each house of the legislature on final passage of a bill, resolution to propose or ratify a constitutional amendment, or other nonceremonial resolution and to public notice of the record vote.
HB 84	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to issuance and renewal of a driver's license of an elderly person.
HB 85	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to credit card marketing activities at postsecondary educational institutions; providing a civil penalty.
HB 86	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to tuition rebates provided by general academic teaching institutions to students who participate in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
HB 87	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to acquisition of personal information in a business record through fraudulent means.
HB 88	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the evacuation and sheltering of service animals and household pets in a disaster.
HB 89	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to an exemption for certain political committees from the imposition of civil penalties for violating requirements for reporting political contributions and expenditures.
HB 90	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the acceptance of certain identification for release of a motor vehicle by vehicle storage facilities.
HB 91	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the retrieval of a vehicle from a vehicle storage facility.
HB 92	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the acquisition of certain automated external defibrillators.
HB 612	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to participation by private or independent institutions of higher education in the tuition equalization grant program.
HB 1233	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment of a law school in the city of Dallas by the University of North Texas System.
HB 2242	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to erecting an off-premise sign adjacent to and visible from certain roads.
HB 2243	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the prohibition of signs on certain roads.
HB 3215	Last Action: Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres Caption: Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
HB 3216	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the participation of certain family members in a family-controlled state trust company.
HB 3226	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the equalization of property wealth in certain school districts.
HB 3227	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the payment of a fee or penalty imposed by a public hospital owned or operated by a governmental unit for the parking of a vehicle operated by or for the transportation of a person with a disability.
HB 3228	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the electronic administration of assessment instruments in public schools.
HB 3259	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the administration of international assessment instruments to certain public school students.
HB 3260	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the establishment of a center for the study of advanced instructional methods.
HB 3282	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to financial advisors and investment advisors retained by bond issuers for the issuance of bonds.
HB 3539	Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Relating to interest rate management agreements related to financing certain public improvements.
HB 3795	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to funds appropriated to institutions of higher education.
HB 3864	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the legislature's obligation to provide state funding for the public education system.
HJR 19	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require each house of the legislature to take a record vote on final passage of a bill other than certain local bills, of a resolution proposing or ratifying a constitutional amendment, or of any other nonceremonial resolution, and to publish the record vote on the Internet.
HJR 20	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
HJR 44	Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by three-fourths of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
HR 586	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the 40th anniversary of El Centro College in Dallas.
HR 621	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating Texas Independence Day on March 2, 2007.
HR 622	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Randy Allen of the Highland Park Independent School District on his receipt of the Bayard H. Friedman Hummer Hero Award as the "Outstanding School Coach in Texas."
HR 893	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Burford & Ryburn, LLP, on its receipt of the Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission.
HR 894	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ray L. Hunt of Dallas on his receipt of the 2007 Linz Award.
HR 895	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Victor Ramon on receiving the 2007 TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
HR 896	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Tim Marzuola on his retirement from Highland Park High School in Dallas.
HR 1454	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Jack Pope of Austin on the occasion of his 94th birthday.
HR 1455	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Wilford "Crazy Ray" Jones, the unofficial mascot of the Dallas Cowboys.
HR 1517	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing June 2007 as Scottish Heritage Month.
HR 1991	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating members of the Highland Park High School science team on their success at the Class 4A Region II Academic Meet.
HR 1992	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the girls' swimming and diving team of Highland Park High School in Dallas for winning the UIL Class 4A state championship for 2006-2007.
HR 1997	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the SMU cheer and dance teams on their success at the National Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championships.
HR 2209	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jessica Lutrell for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Dan Branch.
HR 2210	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the lacrosse team of St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas on winning the Southwest Preparatory Conference Championship.
HR 2660	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the nine Texas students who have been named to the 2007 U.S. Lacrosse Men's Division High School All-America Team.
HR 2661	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating William Lawson of Highland Park High School on being named to the 2007 U.S. Lacrosse Men's Division High School All-America Team.
HR 2662	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rhett Miller and Alex Hardt of the Episcopal School of Dallas on being named to the 2007 U.S. Lacrosse Men's Division High School All-America Team.
HR 2663	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Spencer Branch and George Lauinger of St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas on being named to the 2007 U.S. Lacrosse Men's Division High School All-America Team.
HR 2842	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Judge Karen Jane Greene-Council of Dallas.
79th Regular Session
HB 53	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle.
HB 54	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring a record vote by each house of the legislature on final passage of a bill and to public notice of the record vote.
HB 59	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the legislature's obligation to provide state funding for the public education system.
HB 60	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the first day of instruction of a school year for public school students.
HB 567	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the deadline for passing the examination for a license to practice medicine in this state.
HB 661	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to allowing designated public school libraries to participate in group purchasing agreements with the TexShare Library Consortium.
HB 827	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the designation of research centers to evaluate state or federally funded education programs and the sharing of student data.
HB 930	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to regional funding of indigent health care services.
HB 1046	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions.
HB 2105	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
HB 2162	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to hospital and clinic fees collected by certain public medical schools.
HB 2680	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to services provided by health care practitioners to charities and liability insurance for those practitioners.
HB 2681	Last Action: Meeting cancelled Caption: Relating to the acquisition of an automated external defibrillator.
HB 2682	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to reducing the required collateral amounts for securing school district deposits.
HB 2683	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to allowing the Texas Department of Transportation to make grants to a county or municipality for recreational trails.
HB 3011	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Dallas.
HB 3041	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the designation of the structure on Spur 366 connecting the east and west levee of the Trinity River as the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.
HCR 17	Last Action: Filed Caption: Directing the legislative staff responsible for maintaining the Internet website for the Texas Legislature to provide improved public access to information on votes taken on legislation.
HCR 133	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Recognizing the importance of providing for the education of medical students and residents in the State of Texas.
HCR 140	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the medical students, medical schools, residents, and teaching hospitals of Texas for their contributions to the health and well-being of the citizens of Texas and welcoming the medical personnel visiting the State Capitol on April 5, 2005.
HJR 11	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
HJR 12	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
HJR 13	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require each house of the legislature to take a record vote on final passage of a bill and to publish the record vote on the Internet.
HR 960	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Cub Scout Pack 70 of University Park, the oldest pack in the nation, on its 80th anniversary.
HR 961	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring University Park Elementary School Brownie Troop No. 1719 for providing Girl Scout cookies for soldiers stationed in Iraq.
HR 1168	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the members of the Dallas County Council of the Texas Federation of Republican Women.
HR 1584	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 100th anniversary of Munger Place Historic District in Dallas.
HR 1585	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 100th anniversary of the Baylor College of Dentistry.
HR 1722	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Coach Tim Marzuola of Highland Park High School on being named the 2005 UIL State Wrestling Coach of the Year.
HR 1723	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Highland Park High School wrestling team on winning the 2005 state championship.
HR 1724	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Highland Park High School girls swimming team on winning its fifth straight Class 4A state championship.
HR 1725	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Don Huffer Snell of Dallas.
HR 1726	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Texans Can! on its 20th anniversary.
HR 1902	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Highland Park High School in Dallas on its national recognition for academics and athletics.
79th 1st Called Session
HR 218	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Highland Park High School girls cross country team on winning the state championship title.
HR 219	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Carly Bender of Dallas for winning the 2005 Junior Texas State Grand Twirling Championship and recognizing July 20-26, 2005, as National Baton Twirling Week in Texas.
HR 260	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Highland Park High School boys' golf team on winning the Class 4A state championship.
HR 261	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Amy Bedell and Katelyn McKenzie of Highland Park High School on winning the doubles tennis state championship.
HR 264	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rachel Paige Harrell of Dallas on being named to the 2004-2005 National Dean's List.
79th 2nd Called Session
HR 205	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 2nd Annual Texas Stampede State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 57	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to high school programs and the advancement of college-readiness in secondary schools and institutions of higher education.
HJR 22	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in the rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
HR 13	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming James P. Moore, Jr., the author of the book One Nation Under God: The History of Prayer in America, to the Texas State Capitol.
HR 152	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the tennis team of Highland Park High School in Dallas on winning the UIL Class 4A State Championship for team tennis.
HR 153	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the football team of Highland Park High School in Dallas on winning the UIL Class 4A State Championship.
HR 154	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the girls' swimming and diving team of Highland Park High School in Dallas on winning the UIL Class 4A State Championship.
HR 167	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the wrestling team of Highland Park High School in Dallas for winning the UIL Tournament State Championship and the THSWCA State Dual Tournament Championship.
HR 336	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Dallas city charter.
HR 743	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the boys' golf team of Highland Park High School in Dallas on winning the 4A state championship in 2006.
HR 744	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the lacrosse team of St. Mark's School of Texas on its outstanding season.
78th Regular Session
HB 741	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the powers of certain nonprofit corporations to finance facilities for an institution of higher education under the Higher Education Authority Act.
HB 742	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to access by certain hospitals and hospital districts to criminal history record information.
HB 793	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags and to observance of one minute of silence in public schools.
HB 1305	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to security officers for medical corporations in certain municipalities.
HB 2495	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the deadline for passing the examination for a license to practice medicine in this state.
HB 2496	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the date of the primary election.
HB 2497	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system for certain school districts.
HB 2882	Last Action: Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res Caption: Relating to the preservation of historic courthouses.
HCR 10	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the wrestling team of St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas on its 500th dual meet win.
HCR 157	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the Leadership Consultant Council at Southern Methodist University.
HCR 221	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Ray and Kimberly Faust of Austin on the birth of their daughter, Konner Mikus Faust.
HCR 250	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Brent and Kindra Franklin of Arlington on the birth of their daughter, Brenna Kathryn Franklin.
HCR 282	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending Warren B. Branch, D.D.S., on his professional accomplishments.
HR 422	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Wanda and Billy Williamson on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 512	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Highland Park High School girls' swim team for winning the 2003 Class 4A state championship.
HR 513	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Highland Park High School girls' cross-country team.
HR 514	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Highland Park High School wrestling team on winning the 2003 UIL state championship and the 2003 State Dual Championship.
HR 916	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Louis Powers on the occasion of his retirement as principal of Hyer Elementary School in the Highland Park Independent School District.
HR 1769	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Gail Hartin on her retirement as principal of University Park Elementary School.
HR 1875	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Highland Park High School girls' tennis team on winning the 2003 Class 4A state singles and doubles championships.
HR 1879	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Nancy Bagwell of Thomas C. Marsh Middle School for being named the Dallas Independent School District's 2003-2004 Teacher of the Year.
HR 1880	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating University Park Police Officer Kevin Clark on being named Officer of the Year.
HR 1933	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Highland Park boys' golf team on winning the 2003 Class 4A State Championship.
HR 1980	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sai Gunturi of Plano on his first-place finish at the 76th Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee.
78th 1st Called Session
HCR 8	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Carly Bender on being crowned Preteen Miss Majorette of Texas and recognizing July 21-27, 2003, as National Baton Twirling Week.
78th 2nd Called Session
HJR 1	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
HR 80	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Charles L. Branch and Mrs. Sylvia L. Boswell Branch of San Antonio on their golden wedding anniversary.
78th 3rd Called Session
HJR 3	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
HJR 4	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.