Legislation authored by Bill Sims

Includes legislation with Bill Sims as the primary author for the 68th through 74th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

74th Regular Session
SB 27 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to protection of injured parties by certain limitations on the amount of attorney's contingency fees after a settlement or settlement offer.
SB 163 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a penalty for the late payment of oil and gas royalties.
SB 164 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to royalty reporting standards for gas wells.
SB 198 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to distribution, sale, and use of rabies vaccine.
SB 199 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the criminal offense of trespass on agricultural lands.
SB 210 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment of theft committed against elderly individuals.
SB 213 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons for equine activities.
SB 214 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers.
SB 329 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the management of certain wildlife or exotic animals from aircraft; providing penalties.
SB 370 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
SB 371 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Food and Fibers Commission.
SB 394 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the oil and gas production taxes for certain marginal oil leases remaining in production; providing a civil penalty.
SB 396 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the regulation of petroleum storage tanks.
SB 441 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of geologists and geophysicists; providing a civil and criminal penalty.
SB 442 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to appointment and duties of agents and special agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
SB 443 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to designation of portions of Farm-to-Market Roads 503 and 1929 as the Ray C. Stoker, Jr., Highway.
SB 444 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to daylight saving time.
SB 522 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the offense of criminal mischief.
SB 689 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of cattle, horses, sheep, swine, or goats.
SB 699 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the farm and ranch finance program.
SB 700 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the registration of pesticides.
SB 741 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to delegate certain uncontested matters for decision to the executive director of the commission.
SB 742 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the office of public interest counsel of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; providing a penalty.
SB 743 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to administrative hearings for the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission provided by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
SB 882 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the placement of specific information logo signs and major shopping area guide signs on certain public highways.
SB 897 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a review of Texas' programs to research, control, and eradicate animal tuberculosis and to implementing an improved program based on the review.
SB 942 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the On-site Wastewater Treatment Research Council.
SB 945 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage advertising in licensed premises of certain fraternal organizations.
SB 946 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to minimum standards for certain child-care facilities.
SB 947 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the membership of the State Advisory Committee on Child-Care Administrators and Facilities.
SB 948 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to liability insurance required for certain licensed facilities that provide care for children 24 hours a day.
SB 949 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to authorizing county commissioners to ban the introduction of contraband into county jails; providing a penalty.
SB 977 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the beneficial land application of biosolids.
SB 978 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to cost-benefit analysis of environmental rules proposed for adoption by certain state agencies.
SB 1069 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to including a multiracial classification on all forms requesting information on racial identification and providing for reporting racial information to federal agencies.
SB 1076 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Lower Colorado River Authority in Lampasas County.
SB 1077 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of pawnshops.
SB 1105 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain aboveground and underground storage tanks and the regulation of underground storage tank installers; providing penalties.
SB 1106 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to the management of wildlife resources; providing a penalty.
SB 1108 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the oil and gas production taxes for hydrocarbons produced from wells that use new recovery techniques; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1109 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to tax credits for the discovery of new oil and gas fields.
SB 1110 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of the oil production tax to new or expanded enhanced recovery projects.
SB 1111 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the creation and duties of the petroleum storage tank review board.
SB 1113 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the limitation and termination of annual cost recovery fees for regional water quality assessments.
SB 1152 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the hunting, taking, or killing of certain endangered species; providing a penalty.
SB 1168 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to requirements for the segregation of classes of inmates in county jails and for capacities in county jails.
SB 1189 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the control and eradication of cotton pests by the Department of Agriculture.
SB 1196 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the boll weevil and pink bollworm eradication programs and to pesticide and herbicide application.
SB 1197 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to a special judge serving a county court.
SB 1277 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Agriculture by President
Caption: Relating to pesticide worker protection standards.
SB 1427 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to certain minimum standards for child-care facilities.
SB 1501 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the regulation of petroleum storage tanks.
SB 1622 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 3 of Bell County.
SCR 89 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to repair and maintain in a safe condition for highway traffic the suspension bridges in Shackelford, Mills, and San Saba counties.
SCR 122 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Peggy Sue Garner for her exceptional service to the State of Texas.
SR 58 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Llano Memorial Hospital on earning a place in the 1994 "100 Top Hospitals--Benchmarks for Success" study.
SR 59 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alvon Hudgens Hughes of San Angelo.
SR 65 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Robert Arnold of Lawn on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
SR 124 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring January 31, 1995, as Copperas Cove Day.
SR 125 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating William P. "Bill" Wright, Jr., for being selected Outstanding West Texan by the Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce.
SR 126 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
SR 160 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Don C. King of Fort Worth, upon his retirement, for his service to the citizens of Texas.
SR 181 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Roberta Watters on her retirement as County Extension Agent in Taylor County.
SR 205 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming February 14, 1995, as Gatesville Day.
SR 233 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Helen Harsh of New Holland, Pennsylvania, the 1994-1995 National President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
SR 234 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the students in social work from the University of Mary Hardin- Baylor to the State Capitol.
SR 312 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Morgan Ashley Benton of Lampasas for her actions that saved the life of her grandmother.
SR 339 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Daphne Jones Brown of Lampasas.
SR 340 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the delegation from the Texas Midwest Community Network for Texas Midwest Day in Austin.
SR 355 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming students from the honors government program at Brady High School in McCulloch County.
SR 356 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Cleveland on being named the "Outstanding Citizens of the Year" by the Belton Chamber of Commerce.
SR 357 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Charles Powell, Mayor of Belton, who has been selected as the 1994 Man of the Year by the Belton Chamber of Commerce.
SR 414 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cory Edwin Carlock of Colorado City on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 415 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating former State Representative Joe C. Hanna for winning the West Central Texas Oil and Gas Association "Wildcatter Award".
SR 416 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Saint Vincent's Ballet Folklorico Dancers of Abilene.
SR 417 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the memory of the 5,453 marines who fell at Iwo Jima and paying tribute to the surviving heroes.
SR 418 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Zane Brooks Graham on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 477 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Simpson Creek Extension Homemakers Club of San Saba County on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
SR 478 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating "Graham-Young County Community Day" in Austin on March 21, 1995.
SR 479 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Nela Talley Basco of Valley Springs on the occasion of her 84th birthday.
SR 610 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Diana Dobbins of Coleman County for winning the New Horizon Award.
SR 611 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Thelma Throckmorton of Voss for being chosen the 1995 Rural Citizen of the Year.
SR 612 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Skip Casey on his selection as Citizen of the Year in Coleman County.
SR 631 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lower Colorado River Authority and Buchanan Dam on their 60th anniversary and extending best wishes to the Buchanan Dam Museum for a memorable opening day.
SR 639 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Lewis Perkins of Waynesboro, Mississippi, and recognizing his meritorious service during World War II.
SR 640 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Jake Schuffert of Alexandria, Virginia, and recognizing his meritorious service during World War II.
SR 641 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Willard Griffin of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and recognizing his meritorious service during World War II.
SR 642 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Robert McCormick of Spokane, Washington, and recognizing his meritorious service during World War II.
SR 669 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Lloyd Aclin of Jacksonville, Arkansas, and recognizing his meritorious service during World War II.
SR 670 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Jim Inks of Llano and recognizing his meritorious service during World War II.
SR 730 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dave Wilson's seventh-grade history class from Smith Middle School in Fort Hood on being among the winners of a contest celebrating the restoration of the Texas Capitol.
SR 750 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jan Lemons on receiving the 1994 Citizens of the Year Award from the Colorado City Chamber of Commerce.
SR 751 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the San Angelo facility of Levi Strauss and Company on its 30th anniversary.
SR 752 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Evelyn Gould of Llano on being named Airport Manager of the Year for 1995.
SR 753 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John Alvin Hay III of San Angelo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 754 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John C. "Buddy" Barron, Jr., of San Angelo.
SR 772 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David Glass of Sterling County on his 90th birthday.
SR 773 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lester W. "Hap" Gibson of Lampasas County.
SR 774 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jeffrey Hugh Taggart, Jr., of Brownwood on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 775 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Christopher Lynn McDaniel of Albany, Texas, on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 838 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Marvin R. Felder on his retirement from the presidency of Temple Junior College.
SR 839 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Helen Fraser McDougall of San Angelo.
SR 894 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lillian Moore Dean of Llano County for her accomplishments and for voting in every election since 1920.
SR 934 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. John E. Bohannon of Ozona on their 65th wedding anniversary.
SR 1062 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of T. A. Cunningham of San Antonio.
SR 1063 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the naming of the Nursing-Physical Science Building at Angelo State University in memory of the late Angelo State University President Lloyd Drexell Vincent.
SR 1064 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the National Auctioneers Foundation for its efforts in promoting the auction method of marketing.
SR 1065 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the leaders and the community of Buffalo Gap for their efforts in community pride.
SR 1066 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Adam D. Williams of Harker Heights on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 1067 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Eric Fox of Abilene on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 1068 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Charles Edward Thomas, Jr., on his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
SR 1080 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the City of Santa Anna in Coleman County as it celebrates Funtier Days.
SR 1158 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Eakman of San Angelo on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 1227 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Salado High School on becoming the Conference 2A University Interscholastic League Academic State Champions.
SR 1228 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rene Ruth Stewart of San Angelo.
SR 1229 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John Canipe of Marble Falls on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 1230 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mark D. Laack on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 1303 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of E. B. Underwood, Sr., of Ballinger.
SR 1304 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service Pecan Breeding and Genetics program in Brownwood.
SR 1310 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Receding from senate amendments to H.B. 2247.
73rd Regular Session
SB 30 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to providing for methods and procedures for the eradication of boll weevils and the reduction in use of toxic substances in the control of cotton insects; creating offenses and providing penalties and injunctive relief.
SB 99 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to tuition charged certain students at public institutions of higher education.
SB 117 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the use of revenue from the cigarette tax by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SB 120 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the name of a certain state building constructed by the Kerrville State Hospital.
SB 141 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to determination of demand for and volume of gas in a reservoir.
SB 172 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/94
Caption: Relating to pipeline easements.
SB 231 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the inactive status of the Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Producers Board and certain other agricultural boards.
SB 265 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney of the 35th Judicial District.
SB 366 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the accurate calculation of costs of environmental mandates for local governments.
SB 466 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/94
Caption: Relating to the qualification of oil from new or expanded enhanced recovery projects for special tax rates.
SB 467 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to civil penalties for violations of pipeline safety standards.
SB 468 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the transportation of carbon dioxide.
SB 469 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the composition and staffing of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee.
SB 474 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to fire prevention and fire-fighting support activities of the Texas Forest Service.
SB 502 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to certain powers and duties of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
SB 503 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain pollution control and to soil and water conservation land improvement measures.
SB 504 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to sale of water by the Lower Colorado River Authority.
SB 509 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Angelo State University.
SB 549 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use and the charge and control of the comptroller's training center located in Kerrville.
SB 636 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the definition of a "benefit year" under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
SB 639 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the public meeting and notice and hearing requirements for proposed solid waste management facilities and to administrative and techncial completeness of permit applications for those facilities.
SB 640 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the assignment of oil and gas leases issued by and to meetings of the Board for Lease of University Lands.
SB 641 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to rural rail transportation districts.
SB 649 Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Llano Uplift Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 650 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of pest control services by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board.
SB 961 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition, termination, and duties of the Legislative Natural Resources Board.
SB 962 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the sale, lease, and development of state-owned oil, gas, and other minerals.
SB 963 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to municipal solid waste management.
SB 964 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the location, survey, sale, and lease of vacant and unsurveyed public school land and certain public boundaries and related fees; to certain uses of and actions and transactions involving public school lands; and to certain other state land.
SB 965 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority to appropriate state water for recharging certain underground fresh water bearing sands and aquifers.
SB 966 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to notice given to residents or landowners by a common carrier.
SB 967 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the disparagement of agricultural and aquacultural food products and creating a cause of action.
SB 968 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to creation, re-creation, administration, powers and duties including the power to issue bonds and the power of eminent domain, validation, and dissolution of rural rail transportation districts.
SB 969 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the regulation, inspection, and testing of liquefied petroleum gas meters; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 970 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the emphasis of water conservation in certain advanced research and technology programs at institutions of higher education.
SB 971 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the designation of wildlife management areas and to the issuance of wildlife management association area hunting lease licenses.
SB 972 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to a penalty for the late payment of oil and gas royalties.
SB 973 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to royalty reporting standards for gas wells.
SB 974 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons for equine activities.
SB 975 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to mandatory arbitration of claims for personal injury, property damage, or death arising from participation in an equine activity.
SB 976 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to authorizing private persons to inspect and test weights and measures; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1008 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the dealings of distributors, wholesalers, or certain other persons with a nonprofit holder of a wine and beer retailer's permit.
SB 1009 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the confirmation of the creation and organization of Llano County Municipal District No. 1 and its continuation as a district; to the rights, powers, duties, and functions of the district, including the continued power to issue bonds and levy taxes; to the prescription and validation of the boundaries of the district; to the continuation of outstanding obligations; to certain additional law enforcement powers; the issuance of previously voted bonds and the levy of previously voted taxes without further elections; to validating prior elections, other actions, and contracts of the district; to compliance with requirements of Article XVI, Section 59(d), and Article III, Section 52, Texas Constitution; and declaring an emergency.
SB 1012 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Repealing the provisions of the Water Code that authorize a watermaster program.
SB 1203 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the location of disposal wells for oil and gas waste.
SB 1204 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to access to a portion of the Devil's River in Val Verde County and directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to generate a plan for river use in that segment of the river.
SB 1205 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the salvage and disposition of oil and gas well-site or other facility equipment or hydrocarbons on plugging or cleanup by the state.
SB 1206 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact.
SB 1207 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the development of water resources and granting authority to the Texas Water Development Board.
SB 1294 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a state trust fund and its operational authority for providing financial assistance to political subdivisions for environmental and natural resource public works projects.
SB 1304 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the appropriation of state water for recharge of certain water bearing sands and aquifers, except the Edwards Aquifer in Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, Bexar, Comal and Hays Counties.
SB 1305 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to regional assessment of water quality by watershed or river basin.
SB 1370 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the management of water resources in the counties of Atascosa, Bexar, Caldwell, Calhoun, Comal, DeWitt, Frio, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Jackson, Karnes, Kinney, Medina, Uvalde, Victoria, and Wilson; making an appropriation.
SB 1419 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the taxable value of property in certain school districts.
SB 1453 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to certain technical corrections and other clarifications and to Subchapter B, Chapter 54, Title 4, of the Water Code.
SB 1454 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to reimbursement from the waste tire recycling fund for certain waste tire recyclers.
SB 1462 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of geologists and geophysicists; providing a civil and criminal penalty.
SB 1475 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the petroleum storage tank program.
SB 1487 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/94
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of cotton.
SB 1488 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the installation and repair of water well pumps and equipment.
SCR 27 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Expressing sincere appreciation to Dr. Thomas K. Kim for his exceptional contributions to his university and congratulating him on the occasion of his retirement.
SCR 39 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of J. T. King.
SCR 57 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Extending an official welcome to the delegation from the City of Corinth, Greece.
SCR 67 Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to establish the Texas Beneficial Use Task Force.
SCR 87 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Caption: Requesting the Parks and Wildlife Department to develop and implement a plan for recreational access to the Devil's River.
SCR 92 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of the Honorable Carlos C. Ashley, Sr.
SCR 99 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring the City of Fredericksburg the Polka Capital of Texas.
SR 5 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Floyd and Jessie Harmon on their 60th wedding anniversary.
SR 6 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Herbert and Mary Hawkins on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 7 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ben and Olive Flynn on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 8 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Strube on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 21 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sam Darden of Bandera.
SR 23 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the retirement of Ronald A. Mittel after 30 years of exceptional service as Executive Director of the Schleicher County ASCS office.
SR 78 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Frederic W. Poe for his 32 years of loyal service with the City of Midland and his six years of outstanding service as the Midland City Manager.
SR 79 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John R. Banister III of Kerrville.
SR 80 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Margaret Velez Alonzo of San Angelo.
SR 81 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jayne Charless Beck of San Angelo.
SR 82 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Hubert Irving Schkade of San Angelo.
SR 83 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Nan Lackey DeLong.
SR 95 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Chad Alexander of Uvalde on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 96 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Eric L. Muck of Junction on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 97 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating James R. Saucer of Laughlin Air Force Base on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 98 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Grant Huling of San Angelo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 99 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Michael David Baker of Del Rio on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 100 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John Andrew Roland of Knippa on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 115 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. William Setzler III of Marlin on the birth of their son, Giles McKinnie Setzler.
SR 140 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Bell of Clyde on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
SR 141 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Billy G. Yarbrough of Abilene on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 142 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James Alton Edwards of Albany on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 150 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Enoch Shuffield of Brady.
SR 152 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Master Sergeant Wesley Feudner for receiving the Randolph First Sergeant of the Year Award.
SR 212 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Chesley McDonald.
SR 213 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Michael R. Rusch of Comfort on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 214 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Virgil Gray on the celebration of his retirement after 30 years of noteworthy service to the citizens of Brownwood.
SR 246 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Pam Rhodes for her invaluable service to the City of Sweetwater.
SR 310 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending J. Paul Turner of Sweetwater for his exceptional contributions to the Hereford industry.
SR 311 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Otto E. Scherz.
SR 312 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Armstead Kone on the occasion of his 101st birthday.
SR 313 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Edward Norris of San Angelo.
SR 350 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating August Lee Pfluger of San Angelo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 351 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Genaro G. Soto of San Angelo on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 352 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mildred Reeves of Bangs on her selection as the 1992 top national beef educator at the National Convention of American CattleWomen.
SR 353 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Christopher James Akin of San Angelo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 395 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the First Methodist Church of Rocksprings on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 396 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Peggy Maddox for her selection as the Region XIV 1993 Teacher of the Year.
SR 397 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mrs. B. A. Pollard of Gatesville on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 418 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Benjamin W. Rich on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 419 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Noel Simpson of Brady on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 420 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Eric Sutton of Junction on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 421 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Heath Watkins of Winters on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 422 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Fred Allen Morris of Colorado City on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 486 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Ann Ruff of Houston and Llano.
SR 487 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Chandler Schuessler, who placed first in the European Crossbred Steer Class at the 97th annual Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth.
SR 488 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Edwin Thompson of Zephyr.
SR 594 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Smith of Admiral on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 595 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Judy Berry, who was named 1993 Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association of Literacy and Adult Education.
SR 596 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Raymond Kieffer of San Angelo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 597 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Paul D. Lack of Abilene, who was recently selected as a recipient of the 1992 T. R. Fehrenbach Book Award by the Texas Historical Commission.
SR 598 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Billy Stephen Trowbridge of Brownwood on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 599 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Amy Ballard on achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award.
SR 600 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Edward T. Vail on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 601 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jennifer Trietsch on achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award.
SR 605 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jeff Casey on winning four science fair awards for his invention of an "ice light" that the Texas Department of Transportation will be using next winter.
SR 611 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Edith VanSlyke of Copperas Cove on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 637 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Flora Jones of Coryell County on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 655 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Cooper High School for its positive approach to preventing drug and alcohol abuse with its awareness campaign, FREE.
SR 721 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jana Neal on achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award.
SR 738 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Raymond Lyle Kieffer of San Angelo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 747 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Larry Wayne Venus on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 748 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Regina Sorrels on achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award.
SR 749 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Christopher Todd Fuller of Copperas Cove on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 750 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Elias G. Menchaca of San Angelo.
SR 751 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Daniel E. Griffith of Copperas Cove on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 801 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mrs. Irene Duncan of San Angelo on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 977 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Rod Chalmers for his hard work and commitment to environmental stewardship.
SR 1041 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Glenn L. Brinkman on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Brink's Brangus Breeding Industry.
SR 1042 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing L. D. Brinkman on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Brink's Brangus Breeding Industry.
SR 1070 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Texas Summer Youth Camps for their roles in the education and development of young Texans and declaring the first week in June as Texas Youth Camp Week.
SR 1150 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 172.
72nd Regular Session
SB 17 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to a defense to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to animals.
SB 18 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain medical laboratory practitioners; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 19 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to daylight saving time.
SB 20 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to fire prevention and fire-fighting support activities of the Texas Forest Service.
SB 71 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the fee for disabled person identification cards.
SB 72 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Midland County.
SB 73 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to certain expenditures from the unemployment compensation special administration fund, making an appropriation.
SB 74 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the penalty attendant to the collection of delinquent ad valorem property taxes.
SB 108 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and funding of the Headwaters Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 114 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of interference with animals or animal facilities.
SB 116 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to criminal penalties imposed for certain violations of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
SB 183 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the licensing of certain persons by the State Board of Dental Examiners.
SB 309 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the control and prevention of certain animal diseases and to the application of those measures to exotic species; providing penalties.
SB 319 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the taxation of certain insurance services relating to a national flood insurance policy.
SB 338 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of the state well plugging fund and to the amount of the fees deposited in the fund.
SB 391 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to places where weapons are prohibited; providing penalties.
SB 392 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the opening day of deer season.
SB 393 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the annual meeting of directors of a soil and water conservation district and the authority of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board to accept donations and contributions.
SB 394 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to audits of soil and water conservation districts.
SB 395 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a vacancy or removal from office of a director of a soil and water conservation district.
SB 396 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to soil and water conservation land improvement measures.
SB 448 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of the statutes relating to intergovernmental relations, including repeals.
SB 449 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to amendment of the state water plan.
SB 518 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the authority of the State Highway and Public Transportation Commission to provide specific information logo signs along interstate highways.
SB 553 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to contracts and compacts for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste and the acceptance of that waste from other states.
SB 576 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the use of fresh water in the secondary oil recovery projects.
SB 711 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the hours of labor and vacation of members of fire and police departments in municipalities with a population of more than 10,000.
SB 712 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the certification and licensing of real estate appraisers.
SB 713 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to interest on delinquent ad valorem taxes.
SB 714 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to ad valorem taxes delinquent for more than the limitation period.
SB 715 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to local hotel occupancy taxes.
SB 742 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to providing for methods and procedures for the eradication of boll weevils in cotton; providing penalties.
SB 744 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to nonresidency licensing requirement for hunting turkeys during the spring turkey hunting season.
SB 745 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission to regulate hunting on public waters for safety purposes.
SB 746 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to search for and inspect wildlife resources.
SB 786 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the amount of a civil penalty the Texas Water Commission may assess under the Solid Waste Disposal Act.
SB 787 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the amount of the sales and use tax municipalities may levy for the benefit of certain industrial development corporations and the composition of the board of directors of certain industrial development corporations.
SB 788 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the effective tax rate in certain municipalities that impose a mass transit sales and use tax.
SB 978 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to bonds or notes issued by a community center.
SB 979 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to volunteer services in the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
SB 980 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to estimated reclamation bond amounts for surface mining permits.
SB 981 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to mitigation of adverse environmental impacts from the construction or maintenance of state highways.
SB 1046 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the length of leases entered into by the Board for Lease of University Lands.
SB 1047 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to review of district audits by the Texas Water Commission.
SB 1057 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the terms served by the appointed members of the board of directors of the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority.
SB 1058 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to validation of the creation of the Medina County Underground Water Conservation District and actions of the district.
SB 1059 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to certain financial assistance programs of the Texas Water Development Board.
SB 1060 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to inspections and the collection of certain information by the Texas Water Commission concerning certain matters under its jurisdiction.
SB 1061 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the Parks and Wildlife Department to protect Endangered Species of the State.
SB 1062 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to a stamp requirement to hunt turkeys; providing a penalty.
SB 1102 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the licensing of water well pump installers; providing a penalty.
SB 1103 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the prevention of pollution from oil and gas exploration, development, and production activities, including the creation of an oil- field cleanup fund and the imposition of certain fees; providing a penalty.
SB 1104 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a fee to be collected by the Railroad Commission of Texas before reissuing a certificate of compliance for an oil or gas lease.
SB 1105 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to a reduced oil production tax rate for oil from certain enhanced recovery projects.
SB 1106 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the leasing, development and management of minerals owned by the state.
SB 1107 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring a bond for previous violators of Railroad Commission rules.
SB 1108 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the authority of the comptroller to contract for information about property that may be recoverable by the state; making an appropriation.
SB 1109 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to student center fees at public institutions of higher education in the Texas State University System.
SB 1110 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the acceptance of gifts and grants by the attorney general.
SB 1187 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to cancellation of water rights held by the Springhills Water Management District.
SB 1188 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to water quality and pollution control by cities.
SB 1465 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Menard County Underground Water District.
SB 1498 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the West Texas Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 1510 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the compensation of members of the Texas Animal Health Commission for performance of commission business.
SB 1511 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens to receive unemployment compensation benefits.
SB 1516 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the terms of directors of the Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 1548 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the definition of "category" in the appraisal of agricultural land and the calculation of net to land for the purpose of appraisal of agricultural land for ad valorem tax purposes.
SB 1550 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Related to required meetings of the Operation Game Thief Committee.
SB 1555 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the dealings of distributors, wholesalers, or certain other persons with a nonprofit holder of a wine and beer retailer's permit.
SB 1558 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Medina County.
SB 1559 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the distribution and use of funds held in the Pecos River compact account.
SB 1569 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in motor vehicle repair; providing a penalty.
SB 1571 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Crockett County.
SB 1594 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Rankin County Hospital District relating to purchases and construction contracts.
SB 1595 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment and funding of a young farmer endowment program.
SB 1605 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the definition, content, and effect of a division order.
SCR 8 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Encouraging the Congress of the United States to appropriate adequate resources to finance Employment Security programs.
SCR 54 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the citizens of Sterling County, Texas, on the 100th anniversary of its founding.
SCR 79 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting the Texas Department of Human Services to adjust the Texas Index for Level of Effort.
SJR 11 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioner of the General Land Office to issue patents for certain public free school fund land held in good faith under color of title for at least 50 years.
SR 14 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Julio R. Torres on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 15 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Reverend and Mrs. Benito Cuellar of San Angelo on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 16 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Chris Hall of Midland for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 21 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Bryant of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 22 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Marable Martin of San Angelo on their 65th wedding anniversary.
SR 23 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. John F. Brasher of San Angelo on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 24 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barina of San Angelo on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 32 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Phil H. Lane of San Angelo.
SR 33 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Bill Winters of San Angelo on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 34 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hancock of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 35 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trudo on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 40 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Tom E. De Moville of San Angelo on their 70th wedding anniversary.
SR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hamilton of San Angelo on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 42 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Russell Carmean of Midland on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 44 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bryan Stevens on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 45 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brian Bagan for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 46 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jared Davis on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 47 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Senator Bill Sims on his birthday and wedding anniversary.
SR 72 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ladd Hughes of San Angelo for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 137 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL) program for its imaginative and progressive goals.
SR 217 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating James Kenneth Gilland, Jr. of Midland on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 218 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Doris Gertrude Cullum of Wickett.
SR 365 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Walter A. Prescher III of San Angelo for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 393 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 21, 1991, as Texas Agriculture Day and March 17 through 23, 1991, as Texas Agriculture Week.
SR 402 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Edgar Erwin for his devotion to safeguarding Texas' valuable water supply for future generations.
SR 435 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating William A. Rohlmeier of Canyon Lake on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 467 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Grant Irons of San Angelo for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 468 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Max A. Stuart of Midland for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 469 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dr. John Holcombe on his retirement for the invaluable services he has rendered as a veterinarian.
SR 525 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ken and Nancy Luce on the birth of their son, Kenneth Robert Luce.
SR 526 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brad Adcox of Fredricksburg on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 570 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Lester Foster II of Sterling City.
SR 571 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Loy Gandy of San Angelo.
SR 620 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to Delfina Anderson, who is retiring from the Presidio Independent School District after many years of distinguished service.
SR 648 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to Jeanne Waterman, who is retiring from the Ysleta Independent School District after 20 years of distinguished service to the youth of Texas.
SR 649 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Glenn Eric Finley of Fort Davis on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 650 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Matthew Loran Rinehart of Fort Davis on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 651 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to Madeline Harrell on the momentous occasion of her retirement from 22 years of distinguished service to the El Paso Independent School District and the Ysleta Independent School District.
SR 697 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Joining with the family and friends of Juanita Wood in commending her on receiving the prestigious Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.
SR 698 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Joining with the family and friends of Ann Grafe in commending her on receiving the prestigious Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.
SR 699 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Joining with the family and friends of Dana Capps in commending her on receiving the prestigious Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.
SR 760 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Traffic Institute at Northwestern University for its longtime promotion of professionalism in law enforcement.
SR 773 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Albert H. Koronek, owner of Instant Shade Tree, Incorporated of Houston.
SR 813 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ramiro Moncada on his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
SR 814 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jorge Meraz on his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
SR 815 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tony Valdez on his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
SR 827 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rhett Pierce Miller of San Angelo.
SR 828 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Michael B. Eastman, one of the Lone Star States newest citizens, and congratulations on his appointment as President of GTE-Central Area.
SR 834 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Oscar C. Gomez on his new position as Vice President of Regulatory and Governmental Affairs for GTE-Central Area.
SR 867 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to Dr. David Wade who has made an immeasurable contribution to the health and welfare of the citizens of Texas and the nation over the past 50 years.
SR 895 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sharon and Dennis Brown on the birth of their son Brodie Allen Brown, May 26, 1991.
72nd 1st Called Session
SB 64 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Midland County.
SB 77 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the duties of the comptroller of public accounts.
SB 87 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the disposition of interest received from investments of money in the funds and accounts in the charge of the state treasurer.
SB 93 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the use of certain weapons in the unincorporated area of a county; providing a penalty.
SB 105 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the terms of the directors of the Midland County Hospital District.
SCR 14 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Elmer H. Danner.
SJR 16 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for equal educational opportunity, providing for local control by a school district of local taxes, authorizing the legislature to redistribute a portion of the ad valorem taxes levied and collected by "tax haven" school districts, authorizing the legislature to determine the methods by which school districts are formed and by which state funds appropriated to school districts are allocated, providing for appropriate state funding for rural school districts that are small and sparsely populated, and restricting the power of the courts to overturn a legislative decision regarding the system of or support for public education by adopting federal constitutional law which also preserves equal access to the courts.
SR 50 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Extending best wishes to Senator John Leedom on his birthday.
SR 58 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing James Frederick Wittenburg of Rockspring on his recent selection for the Sul Ross State University Distinguished Alumni Award.
SR 59 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. E. A. "Al" Williams of San Angelo on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 60 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Bill Strickland of San Angelo on the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary.
SR 61 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James Rogers of Midland on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 66 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Key of Fort Stockton on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 67 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Palmer of Robert Lee on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 68 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Ellis of San Angelo on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary.
SR 69 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Alley James Bilbo of Robert Lee on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary.
SR 70 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sallee on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary.
SR 71 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Meredith Corrine Sims on the occasion of her sixth birthday.
SR 72 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Extending warm birthday greetings to Bill Sakewitz.
SR 74 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Hill on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary.
SR 75 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meine, Jr., on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 76 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Guy Abbott of San Angelo on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary.
SR 77 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Lee B. Feuge on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary.
SR 78 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Ray of Fort Stockton on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 89 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Wishing William Ross Setzler IV a happy birthday.
SR 90 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James H. Caldwell of Midland on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 91 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Matthew Thomas Wood on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 92 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Paz Rodriguez of San Angelo on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 93 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Juanita and Emery Nix on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary.
SR 94 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Shawn C. Gengler of Midland on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 125 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Hugh William "Bill" Reick of Austin.
SR 126 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James F. Zoeller of Boerne on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary.
SR 127 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dean of Boerne on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
SR 128 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rogers of Boerne on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 129 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Van Horn Eagle's Baseball Team for winning the State Class AA baseball tournament in Austin.
SR 130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring J. Evetts Haley on the occasion of his 90th birthday and on the 15th anniversary of the Haley Library and the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Nita Stewart Haley Memorial Library Trust.
SR 131 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mrs. Frieda Beyer of Fredericksburg on the occasion of her 98th birthday.
SR 132 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Watson of San Angelo on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 133 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bob and Pauline Sims of Alpine on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hair of San Angelo on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 135 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Truit Clark of Midland on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
SR 136 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jamieson of Midland on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 137 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mason of Kerrville on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 160 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mrs. Paula G. Valdez on the occasion of her 95th birthday.
SR 161 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Gene Coleman of San Angelo on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 162 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Yeager G. Grimes of San Angelo.
SR 163 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Bohmfalk of Fredericksburg on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 164 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ward County Clerk Pat Finley who was recently named Texas "County Clerk of the Year" by the County and District Clerks Association.
SR 165 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lee on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 166 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ensign Frank Mitchell Bradley as he embarks on his new assignments in the United States Navy.
SR 185 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Trace Gipson of Rankin.
SR 186 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dolores Arrendondo on the occasion of her 103rd birthday.
SR 187 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mrs. Minta Grimes on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 188 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mrs. Clara Sparger Ivy of Robert Lee on the occasion of her 102nd birthday.
72nd 2nd Called Session
SB 10 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to providing for methods and procedures for the eradication of boll weevils in cotton; providing penalties.
SB 11 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Relating to the terms of the directors of the Midland County Hospital District.
SB 13 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the apportionment of the state into congressional districts.
SB 38 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the use of certain weapons in the unincorporated area of a county; providing a penalty.
72nd 3rd Called Session
SB 3 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the terms of the directors of the Midland County Hospital District.
SB 22 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to providing for methods and procedures for the eradication of boll weevils in cotton; providing penalties.
72nd 4th Called Session
SCR 1 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of the Honorable Dorsey B. Hardeman.
SCR 4 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department not to take any action with respect to historical or recreational park closures or operational or staff reductions until the legislature conducts a full review of the agency's budget and operational procedures.
SJR 2 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for a system of public free schools.
SR 28 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Honorable Pat McKinney Baskin, Sr., for his superb achievements and recognizing November 20, 1992, as "Judge Baskin Day".
SR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing appreciation to the members of Santa Rita Girl Scout Troop 99.
71st Regular Session
SB 12 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of arson of open-space land; providing penalties.
SB 13 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates to operators of mobile amateur radio equipment.
SB 15 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Medina County and to certain fees in that court.
SB 16 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain counties to impose a tax on occupancy in a hotel, motel, or similar facility.
SB 31 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the liability of a landowner of agricultural land for injury to a person on the landowner's property.
SB 32 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass onto property from state water or a bed under state water.
SB 33 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eminent domain proceedings.
SB 36 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to notice concerning use of private property separated from a state park by a river, creek, or stream.
SB 62 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Pecos County Underground Water Conservation District No. 4.
SB 64 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/90
Caption: Relating to a system of arbitration for seed performance disputes.
SB 91 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the types of plants and trees used in landscaping the Texas State Capitol grounds.
SB 92 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the geographical area in which a county may regulate outdoor lighting affecting an astronomical observatory.
SB 160 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Rural Economic Development Commission and recommendations for development and economic growth of rural areas and expanding agribusiness.
SB 167 Last Action: Governor submitted as emergency
Caption: Relating to an emergency appropriation to the Pecos River Compact Commission for the payment of certain professional services.
SB 201 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to creation of the Texas Rural Economic Development Fund and assistance to rural Texas businesses.
SB 204 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the appointment of the director of a local health department or public health district.
SB 286 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to an emergency appropriation to the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station for research on the Africanized bee.
SB 287 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to vocational education.
SB 288 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to daylight saving time.
SB 326 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/amdt(s)
Caption: Relating to the length of the primary term of oil and gas leases issued on Permanent University Fund Lands by the Board for Lease of University Lands.
SB 428 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to an emergency appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for agricultural production statistics.
SB 496 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibiting board and commission members of certain state agencies from being employed by their former agency for two years.
SB 497 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission; providing criminal penalties.
SB 526 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the election of the board of directors of the Crockett County Hospital District.
SB 585 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the composition of the administrative council for and the standards for coverage provided by the Texas State College and University Employees Uniform Insurance Benefits Program.
SB 586 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the funding of an approved peer assistance program by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
SB 587 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
Caption: Relating to the requirement of an affidavit concerning the plugging of abandoned wells; providing a civil penalty.
SB 594 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the State Preservation Board.
SB 643 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Mohair Producers Board and the Texas Pork Producers Board.
SB 720 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to property rights in certain river beds.
SB 757 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to advertising items provided to retailers by holders of winery permits.
SB 784 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the delivery of free wine for certain purposes by the holder of a winery permit.
SB 842 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to an application for registration of a mark used in connection with goods or services.
SB 847 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to grants from the Texas Water Development Board for the purchase of equipment for water quality testing.
SB 848 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the water quality standards established by the Texas Water Commission.
SB 849 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to permits for the discharge of waste into or adjacent to water in the state.
SB 960 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for certain courts.
SB 961 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to supervision of certain banks.
SB 962 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation and supervision of certain banks and trust companies.
SB 1035 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the inspection and classification of eggs.
SB 1045 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the codification, transfer, and renumbering of Title 110B, Revised Statutes, containing statutes relating to public retirement systems.
SB 1135 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an emergency appropriation to the Texas Structural Pest Control Board for licensing and regulation of individuals and businesses providing lawn and ornamental pest and weed control services.
SB 1136 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to notes issued by a conservation district.
SB 1257 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the oil production tax and gas production tax for oil and gas produced from discovery wells.
SB 1442 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to extending the application of certain city rules and ordinances to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of such city.
SB 1443 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to water quality and pollution abatement programs of river authorities and cities.
SB 1444 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain private schools.
SB 1445 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the increase of the fee required of garagekeepers when reporting an abandoned vehicle in their possession to a police department.
SB 1446 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the protection of groundwater in the state and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee.
SB 1472 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to nonresident hunting licenses and to the animals that may be taken under those licenses.
SB 1568 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Renaming the public interest advocate and the office of public interest of the Texas Water Commission.
SB 1615 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the payment for the purchase of road construction materials by a state agency.
SB 1616 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the placement, construction, or maintenance of signs and structures, and to the sale of goods and solicitation of funds, on certain public highways or rights-of-way; providing penalties.
SB 1624 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the creation of a lien on certain proceeds for holders of perfected liens on motor vehicles.
SB 1634 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District, including the authority of eminent domain and authority to tax and .....
SB 1635 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Emerald Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 1636 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Springhills Water Management District, including the authority to issue bonds and levy taxes and the power of eminent domain.
SB 1690 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the boundaries of the Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District.
SB 1729 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxes of certain land used by a school for educational and recreational purposes involving agriculture.
SB 1730 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the financing of the construction, acquisition, purchase, and leasing of buildings and equipment for state agencies.
SB 1731 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the membership of the state committee for purchases of products and services of blind and severely disabled persons.
SB 1751 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the West Edwards Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 1774 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Menard County Hospital District to borrow money to pay its anticipated annual expenses.
SB 1796 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to payment for raw milk.
SB 1815 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Ward County Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1828 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting certain motor vehicles used by certain licensed child-care facilities from taxes on the sale, use, or rental of motor vehicles.
SB 1840 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the exchange of certain state-owned land and to the granting of a patent.
SB 1846 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the submission of budgets by a commodity producers board.
SCR 1 Last Action: Referred to Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Lone Star Flag of Texas.
SCR 10 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending LaNelle Austin Hays on 50 years of service in state government.
SCR 102 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing April 9-15, 1989, as Archeology Awareness Week in Texas.
SCR 124 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Clifford Kidd and Cliff's Flying Service permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Agriculture.
SCR 132 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the Department of Agriculture to conduct a pilot project to collect and dispose of pesticide wastes in Senate District 25.
SCR 149 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Memorializing Congress to release resources to Texas Employment Commission.
SCR 165 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting E. H. Brainard II, and others permission to sue the State of Texas.
SJR 13 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the time during which a person may apply for a patent on public land.
SJR 28 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize abolishing the office of constable in certain counties.
SJR 72 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain land used for agricultural education by the public schools.
SR 69 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the Texas Council on Vocational Education for their noteworthy achievements.
SR 75 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending 5th and 6th grade students from Hunt Elementary School for their participation in free enterprise programs.
SR 83 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Dr. Robert N. White of Midland.
SR 84 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of C. C. "Cotton" Koehler of San Angelo.
SR 85 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Ella Frerichs Stiegler of Hondo.
SR 86 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Arnold Klein of Stonewall.
SR 96 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Frank A. Martinez.
SR 109 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Mrs. Irma Lawler Woodard of Junction.
SR 129 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of G.C. Magruder, Jr.
SR 153 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Marc Robert Douglass on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 154 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Kirk Dale Gunderson on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 203 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Honoring Tom Moore High School for its exceptional effort on behalf of the health and well-being of its students.
SR 225 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Expressing high regard and sincere gratitude to Cecile and Chesley McDonald of Sterling City for many years of service to the common good.
SR 248 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing members of the Independent Cattlemen's Association of Texas.
SR 254 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Requesting that funds appropriated to the Texas Agricultural Extension Service be administered in strict accordance with the Smith-Lever Act, for the operation of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.
SR 262 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Declaring July 23-29, 1989, McDonald Observatory Week in celebration of 50 years of astronomical advance.
SR 305 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Designating March 28, 1989, as Kerrville Day.
SR 335 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the national Cooperative Extension System and the Texas Agricultural Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System.
SR 395 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Lane H. Hughes on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 425 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Tom S. Adams of Fredricksburg.
SR 426 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the vocational agriculture teachers of Texas.
SR 534 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Honoring Dr. James Wagener for his tireless devotion to and talented administration of The University of Texas at San Antonio.
SR 611 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Seaman Edward James Kimble of Fort Stockton.
SR 619 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Edelle Cox Hignett of San Angelo.
SR 633 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Elsie Boehle Schott of Lakehills.
SR 655 Last Action: Adopted
Caption: Directing the Senate Natural Resources Committee to study hunting licenses and seasons.
SR 664 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mrs. Cheri Dotson for being chosen as the 1989 Texas School Volunteer of the Year by the Texas School Volunteer Program.
SR 665 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Wandeen Sakewitz on her birthday.
SR 794 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Javier V. Pardo for graduating from the Texas School for the Deaf.
71st 1st Called Session
SB 11 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of land and facilities by a municipality for lease to public entities for public purposes or to private entities for manufacturing or commercial purposes; authorizing the issuance of....
SB 18 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the eradication or control of certain animal diseases by the Texas Animal Health Commission.
SB 82 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the prohibition against the location of a rock quarry near residences, schools, churches, and other places in certain counties.
SB 87 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the supervision of the use of certain pesticides by certified private applicators.
SB 92 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to authorizing hospital districts and emergency services districts to impose sales and use taxes and to the allocation and collection of such taxes.
SB 104 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the McCamey County Hospital district.
SCR 8 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting the Texas delegation of the United States Congress to work further to obtain a single consistent definition of wetlands for the purpose of all federal laws and regulations.
SR 4 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Approving the creation and maintenance on the grounds of the State Capitol a permanent flower bed depicting the Texas flag.
SR 5 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Senator Ken Armbrister on his birthday.
SR 9 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Midge Burnett.
SR 19 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing the participants in the Future Farmers of America, the University Interscholastic League and the school band from Grandfalls-Royalty High School for their outstanding achievements.......
SR 50 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the Trans-Pecos Development Commission for its support of a 2,250 bed maximum or 1,000 bed minimum to medium security facility.
SR 165 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Hicks of Bandera on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 168 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. O.B. Jacobs of Robert Lee on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 172 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pernell of San Angelo on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 182 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Gellerman of the Hayden Ranch community on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 183 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Anderson of Fredericksburg on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 199 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Stringer of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 200 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Jack and Carmen Ammer of Monahans on their 60th wedding anniversary.
71st 2nd Called Session
SB 25 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the use of certain sick leave benefits by an employee of a political subdivision who sustains a work-related injury.
SB 26 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to contracts between health care providers and political subdivisions or joint funds for coverage of certain work-related injuries.
SB 27 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of information in certain worker's compensation claim files.
SB 28 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for workers' compensation benefits of certain persons hired by a political subdivision.
SB 29 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a defense by a political subdivision against a claim for workers' compensation benefits by an employee of the subdivision.
SB 39 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the directors of multicounty underground water conservation districts.
SCR 13 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring John H. Reagan Elementary School of San Angelo.
SCR 14 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Austin Research Laboratories.
SR 19 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the Texas High School Rodeo Association team.
SR 20 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Sharon Allen Brown on her 32nd birthday.
SR 58 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Senator Teel Bivins on his birthday.
71st 3rd Called Session
SB 16 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to the definition of certain birds and animals for purposes of the Parks and Wildlife Code.
SB 18 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the low-level radiation waste disposal impact assistance allocation.
SB 34 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the matching fund requirement for grants from the municipal solid waste management planning fund.
SB 60 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to the Pecos River compact program and account; making an appropriation.
SCR 1 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Jerrilyn Ray.
SCR 5 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Jackson Sherrod Douthit.
SR 8 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Senator Bob Glasgow on his birthday.
SR 77 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating W. E. "Pete" Snelson on his 67th birthday.
71st 4th Called Session
SB 7 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
SB 8 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the Pecos River compact program and account; making an appropriation.
SB 9 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the matching fund requirement for grants from the municipal solid waste management planning fund.
SB 10 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the low-level radiation waste disposal impact assistance allocation.
SB 11 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to a defense to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to animals.
SB 12 Last Action: Referred to Labor & Employment Rel.
Caption: Relating to an employer's chargeback liability for unemployment compensation benefits based on separations from employment caused by certain natural disasters.
SB 61 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to temporary speed limits on certain highways.
SB 72 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a non-binding referendum on the question of retaining daylight saving time.
SCR 10 Last Action: Referred to Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Congratulating PAYS High School.
SR 6 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Approving the creation and maintenance of a permanent flower bed depicting the Texas flag.
SR 24 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the Friends for Rivers, Incorporated, for their most vital work and encouraging the voluntary cooperation of all Texans in this mission.
SR 30 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Ron Jackson on being awarded the 1990 E. R. Cass Correctional Achievement Award for exceptional service in his field.
71st 5th Called Session
SB 23 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a defense to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to animals.
SB 24 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to the low-level radiation waste disposal impact assistance allocation.
SB 25 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to an employer's chargeback liability for unemployment compensation benefits based on separations from employment caused by certain natural disasters.
SB 26 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the matching fund requirement for grants from the municipal solid waste management planning fund.
SB 27 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
SB 34 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to temporary speed limits on certain highways.
SB 35 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Pecos River compact program and account; making an appropriation.
SB 75 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to immunity from civil liability for certain persons responsible for programs in which county inmates are required to perform manual labor.
SCR 6 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring John B. Nester.
SR 73 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Gion Dunbar for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
71st 6th Called Session
SB 23 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an employer's chargeback liability for unemployment compensation benefits based on separations from employment caused by certain natural disasters.
SB 24 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the definitions of pen-reared birds and depredating animals.
SB 59 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to temporary speed limits on certain highways.
SB 60 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to immunity from civil liability for certain persons responsible for or acting in furtherance of programs in which county inmates are required to perform manual labor or in which probationers are required ...
SR 43 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending L. E. (Gene) Blanton, Jr., for his extraordinary efforts on behalf of the schoolchildren of Texas.
70th Regular Session
SB 56 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested cal.
Caption: Relating to the hunting of exotic animals.
SB 88 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Crockett County Hospital District.
SB 137 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the liability of a landowner for injury to a person on his property.
SB 138 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the return of unearned premiums to certain insureds.
SB 139 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, fiscal procedures, eminent domain authority, bond, note, and tax authority, and annexation authority of the Gillespie County Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 315 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of state statutes governing corporations to a city, town, or village.
SB 347 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the comptroller of public accounts to contract for information about revenue or property the state may be legally entitled to recover.
SB 348 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the powers and financing of the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority and its governing board.
SB 356 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the return of unearned premiums on certain accident and sickness insurance policies.
SB 357 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to service of process on certain insurers.
SB 411 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain land surveyors; relating to penalties.
SB 432 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to membership of the Radiation Advisory Board.
SB 479 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
Caption: Relating to perfection of a security interest in farm products.
SB 498 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance for certain agricultural workers.
SB 582 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain seasonal workers for unemployment compensation benefits.
SB 583 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the discharge of firearms in the unincorporated area of the county; providing criminal penalty.
SB 584 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the imposition of certain handling charges involving district clerk and county clerk trust funds.
SB 676 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Relating to a temporary nonresident hunting license.
SB 840 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the term of office of elected public weighers.
SB 917 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the salaries of certain persons involved in the regulation of financial institutions.
SB 918 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the regulation of dealers of certain motor vehicles.
SB 968 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to bonding and other surety requirements for payment of motor fuel taxes.
SB 969 Last Action: Member vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to the repeal of certain provisions of the Texas Clean Air Act (Art. 4477-5, Sec. 3.28(g) and (h)) dealing with operating permits.
SB 1178 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to nonresident hunting licenses and to the animals that may be taken under those licenses.
SB 1179 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of certain counties to adopt ordinances on various subjects; providing a penalty.
SB 1316 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation of a Texas food and fiber development program.
SB 1372 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the recovery of certain expenses incurred by the Texas Animal Health Commission.
SB 1472 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to creation, administration, powers, eminent domain powers, duties, operations, fiscal procedures, and taxing authority of the Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District and authorizing the issuance of bonds.
SB 1525 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, fiscal procedures, annexation authority, bond and taxing authority, and the exercise of eminent domain by the Lipan-Kickapoo Water Conservation District.
SB 1534 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a teen court program.
SCR 91 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the Department of Highways and Public Transportation to expend certain funds to add a visitors center at McDonald Observatory.
SJR 51 Last Action: No action taken in s/c
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financing for the Texas Food and Fiber Development Commission.
SR 45 Caption: Extending welcome to Donna Tuttle and others visiting the Capital City for Tourism Awareness Day 1987.
SR 173 Caption: Memorial resolution for Virgil D. Rodgers.
SR 437 Caption: Commending the Texas Agriculture Extension Service.
SR 456 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Clara Pope Willoughby.
SR 483 Caption: Commending James W. Paulsen and the Texas Law Review Association, Inc.
70th 2nd Called Session
SB 17 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Reeves County Hospital District, including the power to levy taxes, issue bonds, and take property by eminent domain.
SB 30 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the authority to transfer and accept transfer of certain water rights.
SB 100 Last Action: Reported favorably w/amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the creation, duties, and powers of the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and the development of and issuance of bonds for an agricultural financing program.
SR 7 Caption: Extending birthday greetings to Senator Ken Armbrister.
69th Regular Session
SB 206 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, fiscal procedure, and taxing authority of the Irion County Water Conservation District.
SB 376 Last Action: No action taken in s/c
Caption: Relating to limiting participation in and practice for extracurricular activities during the first seven hours of the school day.
SB 377 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to testing of public school teachers and administrators.
SB 378 Last Action: No action taken in s/c
Caption: Relating to grounds for expelling a pupil from public school.
SB 462 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to removing from delinquent tax records certain property taxes that are presumed to have been paid.
SB 595 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the leasing for the exploration for and production of certain minerals of lands previously sold with all minerals reserved to the State, amending Chapter 53, Subchapter C, Sec. 53.061 of the Natural Resources Code; and declaring an emergency.
SB 676 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the collection of delinquent taxes.
SB 677 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the interest and penalties incurred by delinquent property taxes after judgement in a deliquent tax suit.
SB 678 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of the Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 712 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the authority of the comptroller of public accounts to contract for information involving suits for the recovery of certain revenue.
SB 728 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to notifying certain persons who owe delinquent ad valorem taxes of the delinquency of those taxes.
SB 729 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to chargebacks under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act for certain employees who have two periods of employment with the same employer.
SB 730 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to the hunting and possession of certain exotic animals in Edwards County; providing penalties.
SB 731 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to wild axis deer in Kendall County.
SB 763 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to contracts and tuition for the education of students residing in school districts that do not offer classes at all grade levels.
SB 764 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the time period that an estray must be held before title to the animal vests in the county and the method of sale.
SB 962 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to standards for reporting oil and gas royalties.
SB 963 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the maintenance, renewal and release of a disposal site bond, providing for placing the proceeds from such bonds in the well plugging fund.
SB 964 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the filing of information with the Railroad Commission of Texas by persons who are within the jurisdiction of such Commission, to the designation of a resident agent for service of process purposes by foreign entities, and to the revocation of the Organization Report for not designating a resident agent or for failing to answer such service which was served upon the resident agent.
SB 965 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the sale of certain farm products; providing a penalty.
SB 966 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the establishment, acquisition, and reception of public interests in private roads in certain counties; providing for recording of interest and notice to owner and owners; providing effective date.
SB 967 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to repealing the requirement that a city have a population of 12,000 or less inhabitants as a condition for annexing an area less than 500 feet wide and two sides of which are contiguous with the boundaries of such city; providing rules governing annexation for limited or full purpose.
SB 1083 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation, implementation, administration, operation, and financing of the Texas Brush Control Program under the jurisdiction of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and to powers and duties of the board.
SB 1230 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the purchase and sale of certain motor vehicles.
SB 1237 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to standard fill and quantity labeling for commodities in package form.
SB 1324 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested cal.
Caption: Relating to the definition of life insurance counselor.
SB 1331 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Culberson County Hospital District.
SB 1339 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested cal.
Caption: Relating to creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Coke County Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 1413 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of the Crane County Water District and the authority of that district and other governmental and private entities to contract.
SB 1446 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact ordinances on various subjects; providing a penalty.
SB 1480 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to the change of name and the powers and duties of the Lower Colorado River Authority.
SB 1481 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Water Resources to make certain information available to the public.
SB 1490 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the S. E. Thompson Municipal Utility District No. 1.
SCR 107 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Mary Jo Fausone for her heroic deed of saving her cousin's life when their house caught on fire.
SJR 34 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the brush control fund and providing for its funding and use.
SR 23 Caption: Extending congratulations to Clarence B. "Buck" James.
SR 25 Caption: Extending welcome to Dr. L. Jim Donovan.
SR 110 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Medina High School Panthers.
SR 111 Caption: Memorial resolution for John Ambrose Menefee.
SR 156 Caption: Designating Wednesday, March 6, 1985 as "San Angelo Day in Austin".
SR 474 Caption: Extending welcome to Dr. Sam Junkin.
SR 530 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Jean Faulkenberry.
SR 531 Caption: Extending congratulations to Maud S. Saenger.
SR 621 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Mary Lucretia Neely on her 104th birthday.
69th 2nd Called Session
SB 8 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Resources
Caption: Relating to the date on which a county or public hospital must provide services under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act and the date on which the rollback provisions take effect.
SR 11 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ernest Jackson Boyett, Sr.
SR 86 Caption: Extending congratulations to Ulmer Bird.
69th 3rd Called Session
SB 28 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Menard County Hospital District to borrow money.
SCR 14 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Angelita Contreras of Marfa.
68th Regular Session
SB 507 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the areas in which a telephone cooperative may operate.
SB 513 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district, composed of Tom Green county, and to the exchange of benches by the judges of the district courts in that county.
SB 590 Last Action: Committee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, directors, and financing of the Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 739 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the method of sale and bonus and royalty bids for oil and gas leases on Permanent University Fund lands by the Board for Lease of University Lands; and declaring an emergency.
SB 805 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance
Caption: Relating to taxation of agri-business items.
SB 1224 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to establishment, personnel, compensation, powers and duties, and financing of a juvenile board in Culberson and Hudspeth counties.
SB 1318 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the place that the Court of Appeals for the Third Supreme Judicial District transacts business.
SB 1437 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to selection of jurors for the municipal court of record in Midland.
SCR 27 Last Action: Filed without the Governor's signature
Caption: Granting Luther Coulter, Nathan Coulter, Jr. and Evalena Fairbanks permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
SCR 79 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Arthur Williams Esser.
SR 65 Caption: Commending Mrs. Roberta Johnson.
SR 114 Caption: Memorial resolution for Needham G. Horner.
SR 115 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Kenneth Lindsey.
SR 133 Caption: Extending congratulations to the 5th and 6th grade students of Hunt School.
SR 134 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Dorothy Hoag Rust.
SR 151 Caption: Memorial resolution for Sam Hesse.
SR 191 Caption: Memorial resolution for John Dunn, Jr.
SR 192 Caption: Memorial resolution for H. W. Batsell.
SR 217 Caption: Memorial resolution for Wilson Connell Hartgrove.
SR 235 Caption: Memorial resolution for C. H. Gilmer.
SR 236 Caption: Memorial resolution for John Randolph Raine.
SR 305 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Fay M. Hildebrand.
SR 306 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dee Locklin.
SR 387 Caption: Memorial resolution for Oliver H. Otto.
SR 419 Caption: Extending congratulations to the First Baptist Church of Blanco on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
SR 421 Caption: Designating April 6, 1983, as San Angelo Day in Austin.
SR 433 Caption: Memorial resolution for Tol Terrell.
SR 439 Caption: Memorial resolution for Albert Charles Abel.
SR 440 Caption: Memorial resolution for Darrel Allen Alley.
SR 441 Caption: Memorial resolution for Jimmie McManus.
SR 455 Caption: Extending welcome to the Eldorado Woman's Club.
SR 489 Caption: Memorial resolution for Stanley Franklin Lackey.
SR 523 Caption: Memorial resolution for C. A. "Jake" Freeze.
SR 573 Caption: Memorial resolution for Roy A. Sykes.
SR 589 Caption: Extending congratulations to Gene Zesch.
SR 615 Caption: Memorializing Congress not to repeal or amend the Economic Recovery Act of 1981.
SR 637 Caption: Extending congratulations to the FFA Judging Team members from Fredericksburg.
SR 687 Caption: Commending The University of Texas at Austin.
68th 2nd Called Session
SR 17 Caption: Commending the donors of the Texas mohair industry.