Legislation authored by Martha Wong

Includes legislation with Martha Wong as the primary author for the 78th through 79th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

79th Regular Session
HB 108	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to five percent.
HB 109	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the actuarial analysis and other information required for statutory changes to certain public retirement systems.
HB 110	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to naming the circle drive around the State Capitol the Ronald Reagan Circle.
HB 111	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to allowing a municipality to set the amount of a fine for the violation of a municipal ordinance.
HB 112	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a tax credit for certain corporations for certain purchases that promote healthy living for employees.
HB 113	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to reporting of personal financial information by officers of certain school districts, junior college districts, and certain municipal retirement systems and reporting of expenditures to influence administrative action by certain school districts, junior college districts, and certain municipal retirement systems; providing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 114	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
HB 1070	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from the motor fuels tax for certain kerosene.
HB 1304	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/06 Caption: Relating to sanitation requirements for certain barbering and cosmetology services.
HB 1473	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the composition of the pension board of certain municipalities.
HB 1478	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the eminent domain power of certain municipal management districts.
HB 1494	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the production or publication of public school performance ratings determined under a local accountability system.
HB 1536	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to prohibiting derogatory names or designations for public property.
HB 1537	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center facilities and infrastructure.
HB 1827	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
HB 1828	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to requiring sex offenders released on parole or mandatory supervision to maintain a certain distance from any premises where children frequently gather.
HB 1829	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to authorizing certain institutions of higher education to charge fees for processing or handling certain payments or payment transactions.
HB 1830	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the notice provided for the establishment of municipal management districts.
HB 2191	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the treatment of social security numbers under the public information law.
HB 2489	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the creation of green ribbon master plans for certain districts of the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 2495	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the transfer of a motor vehicle title at a dealer auction.
HB 2496	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the publication of the notice of a public hearing on a proposed conversion of a nontoll state highway or highway segment to a turnpike project or toll facility.
HB 2497	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the tolling of free highways in the state highway system and to the conveyance of certain property for a tolled highway or facility.
HB 2783	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the time for responding to notice of certain sworn complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
HB 2784	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by certain disabled veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart or their surviving spouses.
HB 2785	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the health of school-age children.
HB 3149	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to inactive status for cosmetology certificate or license holders.
HB 3493	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the creation of the Southampton Neighborhood Services District; providing authority to issue a bond or similar obligation.
HB 3494	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montrose Community Improvement District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
HB 3545	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the Buffalo Bayou Management District and the creation of the East Montrose Management District and the Fourth Ward Management District out of part of the territory of the Buffalo Bayou Management District; authorizing taxes and bonds.
HJR 16	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to five percent or more.
HJR 89	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to allow the governing body of a political subdivision to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by certain disabled veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart or the Congressional Medal of Honor or their surviving spouses.
HR 235	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the Chinese New Year.
HR 481	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Ruby Sue Wilcox Clifton of Houston.
HR 510	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Chief Joseph J. Bettega of the Bellaire Fire Department on the occasion of his retirement.
HR 685	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Robert R. Ivany on his inauguration as president of the University of St. Thomas.
HR 686	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Formally announcing the birth of Chloe Chelsea Choudhury of Houston and congratulating her parents, Tanaz and Chesley Choudhury.
HR 687	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Gee H. Moy Woo of Houston.
HR 688	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Juiping H. Chu of Houston.
HR 784	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Whitt Franklin Johnson of West University Place.
HR 785	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating St. Thomas' Episcopal School in Houston on its 50th anniversary.
HR 786	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Bill S. Chen of Houston for his success in business on the 15th anniversary of New Era Life Insurance Companies and commending him for his myriad efforts in behalf of his fellow Texans.
HR 787	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Harry Gee, Jr., of Houston on his receipt of the Houston Bar Association Auxiliary 18th Annual Leon Jaworski Award.
HR 813	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring David Gockley for his tenure with the Houston Grand Opera.
HR 861	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston on the 100th anniversary of its founding.
HR 923	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 14, 2005, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Day.
HR 924	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Quock Foo "Tommy" Hom of Houston.
HR 959	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Elnora Mayeux Callegari of Cottonport, Louisiana.
HR 1052	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming first-term members of the South Korean National Assembly to the State Capitol.
HR 1289	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mark Twain, Oran Roberts, and River Oaks Elementary Schools in Houston on their selection as International Baccalaureate Elementary Schools.
HR 1344	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Houston's Sydney Lanier Middle School and M. B. Lamar High School for being named International Baccalaureate Schools.
HR 1389	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Tena Loverde Ferrara of Houston.
HR 1390	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Carl Albert Munson, Jr., of Georgetown and Houston.
HR 1400	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the birth of Natalie Caitlin Gee to Andy and Cindy Gee of Houston.
HR 1430	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Elnora Mayeux Callegari of Cottonport, Louisiana.
HR 1508	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending all associated with the celebration of "A Mosaic of Israeli Music" hosted by the Consul General of Israel to the Southwest on the occasion of the 57th anniversary of Israel's independence.
HR 1605	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Asian Pacific American Heritage Association on the occasion of its 13th anniversary gala on May 20, 2005.
HR 1606	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Wang Chi of Houston on her birthday and commending her for her many contributions to the community.
HR 1701	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Mikail Ashvin Wijesekera of Houston on his first birthday.
HR 1820	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Klotz Associates, Inc., on the firm's 20th anniversary.
HR 1821	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Mary Chua Jeu on her retirement as chief of Park Plaza Anesthesiologists.
HR 1901	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the R Club of Houston on its 10th anniversary.
HR 1918	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring C. C. and Elsie Huang of Houston on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 2154	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Grace A. Chen and Alvin Nemeno Alvarez on their engagement and forthcoming wedding.
HR 2192	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the completion of the Karl Young Park Renovation Project.
HR 2196	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1830.
79th 1st Called Session
HB 43	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
HB 44	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center facilities and infrastructure.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 65	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing the governing body of a taxing unit to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the taxing unit a limit on increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the taxing unit of not less than five percent.
HB 130	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
HB 151	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders.
HB 152	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing the governing body of a school district to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the district a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property in the district that is less than 10 percent but not less than five percent.
HJR 24	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the political subdivision a limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision.
HJR 36	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a school district to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the school district a limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of real property in the school district.
78th Regular Session
HB 474	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
HB 2101	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a Texas professional teacher's academy program.
HB 2102	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to sabbaticals for experienced public school teachers.
HB 2209	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for corporations engaged primarily in biotechnology research and development.
HB 2759	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain component institutions of The University of Texas System.
HB 3578	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to powers, duties, and name of the Upper Kirby Management District.
HCR 254	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Recognizing the Museum of American Music History-Texas as the official Texas Museum of American Music History.
HJR 32	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
HR 157	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Steve Francis of the Houston Rockets on being chosen as a starter for the Western Conference at the 2003 NBA All-Star Game.
HR 158	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets on his selection as an NBA Western Conference All-Star.
HR 254	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Chinese Professional Club of Houston for their efforts in the community.
HR 285	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring West University Baptist Church in Houston on its 75th anniversary.
HR 369	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 2003 as American Red Cross Month in Texas.
HR 541	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dottie Sanders of Houston.
HR 723	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jody Conradt of The University of Texas on her 800th career coaching win.
HR 937	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 2003 as American Heart Association Stroke Awareness Month in Texas.
HR 1020	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Bernadine M. Jones for being named the 2003 Special Education Teacher of the Year for the Houston Independent School District Central District.
HR 1039	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston on the occasion of its annual gala.
HR 1043	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring David Polyansky on his graduation from the University of Houston Law Center.
HR 1091	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the members of the orchestra and guitar classes at Pershing Middle School in Houston for their success in UIL competitions.
HR 1092	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming students from the gifted and talented program of Pershing Middle School in Houston to the State Capitol on May 8, 2003.
HR 1107	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Shirley Warshaw of Houston on her receipt of the David H. White Memorial Award.
HR 1166	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Connie Riddle as Mother of the Year by the Houston Chapter of the Texas Mothers Association.
HR 1167	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Harry Grenader, Roy Love, and Harry Pepper on their induction into the Ronnie Arrow Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
HR 1168	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rob Mosbacher for earning Leadership Houston's Distinguished Leadership Award.
HR 1169	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of Michelle Lynn Rothwell of Houston.
HR 1170	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Port of Houston Authority on winning a 2003 Texas Environmental Excellence Award.
HR 1171	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Christopher Albert Kaeppel of Houston.
HR 1172	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Peggy B. Smith of Houston on receiving the Kezia DePelchin Award.
HR 1294	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the graduates of Leadership Class XI sponsored by the Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce.
HR 1355	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Courtney and Fred Steves and the Glassman Shoemake Maldonado Architects on receiving a Good Brick Award.
HR 1356	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kerry Gingrich and Gingrich Associates Architects on receiving a Good Brick Award.
HR 1357	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kaldis Development Interests, Hugo's Restaurant, and Colby Design on receiving a Good Brick Award.
HR 1358	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ray + Hollington Architects on receiving a Good Brick Award.
HR 1359	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Esther Polland for her service as president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston.
HR 1413	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Christina Wai-Yun Wong on her graduation from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
HR 1414	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the opening of Pillsbury Winthrop LLP's Houston office.
HR 1415	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the participants in the Whittier Elementary School Family Literacy Program.
HR 1416	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the participants in the Oates Elementary School Family Literacy Program.
HR 1417	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the participants in the Pleasantville Elementary School Family Literacy Program.
HR 1418	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the participants in the R. P. Harris Elementary School Family Literacy Program.
HR 1419	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Michael Cemo on his receipt of a Houston Alumni Organization Distinguished Alumnus Award.
HR 1420	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Vidal Martinez on his receipt of a Houston Alumni Organization Distinguished Alumnus Award.
HR 1421	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Thaddeus "Bo" and Josanna Smith on their receipt of a Houston Alumni Organization Distinguished Service Award.
HR 1422	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Larry and Joanne Doherty on their receipt of a Houston Alumni Organization Distinguished Service Award.
HR 1423	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Donald McKusker on his receipt of a Houston Alumni Organization Outstanding Alumni Volunteer Award.
HR 1424	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Wilhelmina "Beth" Robertson on her receipt of a Houston Alumni Organization President's Award.
HR 1425	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Kathryn Stripling on her receipt of a Houston Alumni Organization Distinguished Alumna Award.
HR 1426	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, the Harris County Flood Control District, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for receiving the 2003 Partnership Award.
HR 1427	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Robert Rayburn on receiving The Park People of Houston 2003 Sandy Reed Memorial Award.
HR 1428	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating JPMorgan Chase for receiving The Park People of Houston 2003 Park Project Award.
HR 1430	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. John P. McGovern and Friends of Hermann Park for receiving The Park People of Houston 2003 Leadership Award.
HR 1435	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Youth Leadership Council's 15th annual Leadership Conference.
HR 1436	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Bracewell & Patterson L.L.P. for sponsoring the Big Book Party literacy event.
HR 1451	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 2003 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and paying special tribute to the countless contributions made to the Lone Star State by Texans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent.
HR 1471	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Kenneth and Lucille Wood of Houston on their 60th wedding anniversary.
HR 1472	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Duncan family of Houston for their philanthropic contribution to the Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases.
HR 1502	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Elaine Lupovitch of Houston for receiving the 12th Annual Irving L. Samuels Outstanding Teacher Award.
HR 1503	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Christine Ehlig-Economides on her election to the National Academy of Engineering.
HR 1504	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of Linda Halliday Mafrige of Houston.
HR 1505	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Frank G. Cook on his election as chairman of the board of Community National Bank of Bellaire.
HR 1506	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John Lienhard on his election to the National Academy of Engineering.
HR 1507	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the 67th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and congratulating the group's award recipients.
HR 1508	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ann T. Hamilton on her receipt of the 2003 George R. Brown Memorial Award from The Park People.
HR 1533	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Howard Fredrick Linn for his enduring service to the Boy Scouts of America.
HR 1629	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rudy Tomjanovich on his retirement as head coach of the Houston Rockets.
HR 1701	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Searcy Bracewell of Houston.
HR 1707	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulaing Randall W. Dobbs on his selection as chief executive officer and president of Community National Bank in Bellaire.
HR 1708	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Thomas Edward O'Rourke, Jr., of Houston on his high school graduation.
HR 1709	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Elizabeth Hull of Lanier Middle School for being named Teacher of the Year.
HR 1976	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ashley Lauren Lum on her graduation from Kempner High School in Sugar Land.
HR 1977	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of Paul N. Howell of Houston.
78th 1st Called Session
HB 117	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to making an appropriation to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for completing building construction of the Regional Academic Health Center at The University of Texas School of Public Health--Brownsville Regional Campus.
78th 2nd Called Session
HR 99	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the grand opening of the Houston Taiwan Institute for Senior Citizens.
HR 172	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring John J. Pershing Middle School of Houston on its 75th anniversary.
HR 173	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Evelyn Weiss Saxe of Houston.
78th 3rd Called Session
HB 66	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of medical center development property in certain populous counties.
HR 234	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Brian and Lisa Strauss of Bellaire on the birth of their daughter, Noa Hadas Strauss.
HR 293	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Emilie Ory Di Rosa of Houston.
HR 334	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of Thomas Samuel Dawson of Pearland.
78th 4th Called Session
HR 143	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Expressing support for international education as an essential component of modern education.
HR 333	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Chuck Hopson on his selection as a Distinguished Alumnus by the University of Houston's College of Pharmacy.
HR 334	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating State Representative Dwayne Bohac and Dawn Askew of Houston on the occasion of their marriage.
HR 335	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating State Representative Edmund Kuempel and his wife, Birdie, on the birth of their grandsons, William Beherndt Kuempel and Samuel Chamberlain Kuempel.