Legislation authored by Gene Green

Includes legislation with Gene Green as the primary author for the 63rd through 72nd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

72nd Regular Session
SB 32 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the hearing date for a suit affecting the parent-child relationship brought by a governmental entity.
SB 33 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to commitment procedures and services for persons who are mentally ill or chemically dependent; providing penalties.
SB 52 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/92
Caption: Relating to jury service; providing a penalty; making appropriations.
SB 53 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a defendant released on parole or mandatory supervision reside in the county in which the defendant committed the offense for which the defendant was sentenced.
SB 60 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the regulation of wild animals in certain counties.
SB 61 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
SB 62 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to petitions filed in connection with certain candidates' applications for a place on the general primary election ballot.
SB 64 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the offense of failure to identify oneself to a peace officer.
SB 65 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks in certain counties as a criminal offense.
SB 136 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of a court to order the turnover of wages for personal services.
SB 137 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to safety equipment on school buses.
SB 138 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to regulating cancellation of insurance agency contracts.
SB 139 Last Action: Refer. to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Chair
Caption: Relating to authorizing the late filing for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation.
SB 140 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an exemption from regulation of certain driver-training courses and driver-training instructors.
SB 141 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a justice court to waive the requirement that a marriage ceremony may not take place sooner than 72 hours after the issuance of a marriage license.
SB 142 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the persons who serve as high school deputy registrars.
SB 143 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the disposition of stolen property.
SB 144 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the regulation of wild animals in a county with a population of 2.4 million or more.
SB 187 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the treatment of confiscated animals.
SB 188 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to emergency services districts in certain counties.
SB 189 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain officers and employees of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
SB 206 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of certain special judges.
SB 207 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to rating, issuance, refusal to renew, and cancellation of certain automobile insurance.
SB 208 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the issuance of permits to certain persons by the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Air Control Board, and the Texas Water Commission.
SB 251 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the use of fireworks; providing a penalty.
SB 267 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the manual recounting of certain electronic voting system ballots by the general custodian of election records.
SB 268 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the consent to abortion for certain minors; creating an offense and providing penalties.
SB 270 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to election services contracts.
SB 315 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the compensation of a retired judge assigned as a visiting judge.
SB 316 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the exemption of judges and justices from the prohibition against carrying certain weapons.
SB 322 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a permit for an off-site hazardous waste incinerator within a certain distance of a school.
SB 323 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the State Pension Review Board.
SB 324 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the assessment of certain fees by local recording agents.
SB 328 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the residence status for educational purposes of an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SB 329 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Regulatory Agencies by Chair
Caption: Relating to fire protection standards for buildings owned or leased by the state.
SB 356 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to regulate alarm systems; providing penalties.
SB 357 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to health insurance benefits for the treatment of certain bones and joints of the human body.
SB 358 Last Action: Postponed in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the State Bar of Texas and to the state bar's and the state supreme court's functions concerning the regulation of attorneys.
SB 359 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the Board of Law Examiners and to the functions of the board and the state supreme court concerning the licensing of attorneys.
SB 360 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to voting by and the cancellation of the voter registrations of persons whose names appear on the lists of returned registration certificates.
SB 361 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the period and the hours for conducting absentee voting by personal appearance in certain elections.
SB 399 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to class size requirements in prekindergarten classes.
SB 400 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of professional leave days for public school teachers.
SB 429 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the continuation and composition of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners and the board's functions regarding architects, landscape architects, and interior designers; providing a penalty.
SB 430 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the State Board of Barber Examiners and the regulation of the practice of barbering; providing penalties.
SB 431 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Turnpike Authority.
SB 432 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the continuation, composition, and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission; providing workers' compensation coverage for certain real estate brokers and salesmen; providing penalties.
SB 433 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a defense to the offense of possession of a gambling device.
SB 434 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to voter registration activities conducted by institutions of higher education and certain state agencies.
SB 435 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to deferred prosecution and defensive driving courses for individuals that leave the scene of certain accidents.
SB 509 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the abatement of public nuisances in certain counties.
SB 510 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of the Professional Services Procurement Act to legal services.
SB 511 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the off-duty security employment of advanced reserve law enforcement officers of certain counties and municipalities.
SB 549 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against the placement of a correctional facility in close proximity to a school, church, or child-care facility.
SB 568 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to public availability of information concerning the attorney discipline system in this state.
SB 569 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to an appeal from an order of a juvenile court.
SB 570 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent child for certain juvenile law proceedings.
SB 571 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to a hearing that may be held before a referee under Title 3, Family Code.
SB 572 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the duties of attendance officers.
SB 596 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for service retirement under the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 597 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to eligibility for service retirement under the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 598 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a surety bond disclose that it is not covered by an insurance guaranty fund or other solvency protection arrangement.
SB 599 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Veterans Commission.
SB 600 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to compensation of counsel appointed to represent a criminal defendant in a case in which delays are attributable to the prosecution.
SB 601 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications and to the funding of state emergency communications.
SB 623 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of mortgage bankers; providing a penalty.
SB 625 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the contents of an official voter registration application form.
SB 626 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to fire protection sprinkler requirements for certain buildings.
SB 631 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to regulation of persons transporting newspapers, newspaper supplements, or magazines for recycling.
SB 632 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to disclosure of information by applicants for employment in apartments, hotels, and subsidized housing; and providing a criminal penalty.
SB 633 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxes of open space wetlands.
SB 634 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the location of a municipal solid waste landfill in certain counties.
SB 635 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas baccalaureate education system trust.
SB 664 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
Caption: Relating to replacement cost insurance policies.
SB 690 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of residential telephone solicitation; providing a penalty.
SB 736 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to environmental enforcement.
SB 754 Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
Caption: Relating to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 755 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to changing the name of the University of Houston-University Park to the University of Houston.
SB 756 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the permanent advisory committee at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
SB 757 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to driver and traffic safety education; providing penalties.
SB 758 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of permits for new hazardous waste management facilities.
SB 759 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a permit for a commercial off-site hazardous waste incinerator within a certain distance of a food handling facility in a navigation district.
SB 760 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of commissioners courts to review matters in the unincorporated areas of counties.
SB 761 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Relating to uniform standards for handicapped parking privileges.
SB 762 Last Action: Postponed in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to accelerated payment of certain benefits under group term life insurance policies.
SB 763 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the apportionment of certain estate taxes and expenses.
SB 768 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the election, from single member districts, of the governing body of a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
SB 769 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to acquisition of certain postal service information for use by the secretary of state in maintaining a statewide voter registration file.
SB 770 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to fees charged by a county clerk for records management and preservation and certain involving mental health services or chemical dependency services.
SB 771 Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
Caption: Relating to funds paid into the court registries in certain counties.
SB 779 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a moratorium on permitting activities on applications for commercial industrial solid waste and commercial municipal hazardous waste storage, processing, or disposal facilities.
SB 780 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a concealed handgun; providing penalties.
SB 803 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts; creating the office of relief judge of Harris County.
SB 804 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to polygraph examinations of certain civil service employees in certain counties.
SB 805 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
Caption: Relating to insurance requirements for certain limousines available for hire; providing a penalty.
SB 806 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to notice provisions in certain probate matters.
SB 807 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to title examinations and title insurance forms.
SB 808 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the governing board of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
SB 809 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the authority of municipalities to issue permits for commercial hazardous waste incinerators.
SB 810 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a permit for a commercial hazardous waste incinerator within a certain distance of a facility in which food is handled.
SB 811 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the duration of certain temporary guardianships.
SB 812 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to education requirements for bail bondsmen.
SB 813 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a construction permit for a proposed facility under the Texas Clean Air Act.
SB 814 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of arbitration in disputes regarding collective bargaining by certain metropolitan transit authorities.
SB 826 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to environmental crimes; providing penalties.
SB 827 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to criminal and civil environment enforcement.
SB 850 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the provision of workplace chemical lists and to fees for filing those lists.
SB 896 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks in certain counties as a criminal offense.
SB 897 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of fire protection sprinkler system journeymen and apprentices.
SB 898 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the inheritance rights of illegitimate children.
SB 899 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
SB 900 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of animals by commercial pet services; providing criminal penalties.
SB 901 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the care and treatment of animals by commercial pet services; providing criminal penalties.
SB 902 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to sales tax permits and the elimination of sales tax permit fees.
SB 903 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the investigation of a deputy sheriff of certain counties.
SB 904 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to missing children prevention and identification programs and the disposition of certain records collected under the programs.
SB 934 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to promotional eligibility lists and notice for promotional examinations under the municipal civil service law in certain cities.
SB 935 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to provisions making certain contracts subject to the laws of another state, to litigation in the courts of another state, or to arbitration in another state, or to agreed limitations periods.
SB 936 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to an exemption from registration requirements for the retail sale of certain fire alarms or fire detection devices.
SB 937 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the potential public health impact of certain emissions.
SB 938 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of chiropractic.
SB 939 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Relating to the efficient administration of product development programs.
SB 940 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the administration of a statewide plan for child support by the attorney general's office and an expedited process to establish or enforce support obligations.
SB 941 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the assignment of statutory probate judges.
SB 942 Last Action: Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety- Responsibility Act and driver's license suspensions under that Act.
SB 943 Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
Caption: Relating to the liability of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to adjoining private property owners.
SB 944 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to highways over which vehicles that exceed axle weight limits may operate.
SB 945 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the maintenance and construction of state highways by counties.
SB 946 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the length limitations on certain motor vehicles and combinations of vehicles.
SB 947 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the enforcement, collection of child support and income withholding for child support.
SB 948 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to width of vehicles transporting hay.
SB 949 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to enter private property to perform certain state purposes.
SB 950 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of permits to dispense synthetic narcotics.
SB 951 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to promotional appointments made to fill vacancies in certain fire departments.
SB 952 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to decedents' estates.
SB 953 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to dates for completion on grievance procedures in certain cities; and declaring an emergency.
SB 954 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to eligibility for a beginning position with a fire department in certain cities.
SB 955 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to grievance procedures under the municipal civil service act in certain cities; and declaring an emergency.
SB 956 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to certain hearing examiner's fees under the municipal civil service law in certain cities.
SB 957 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the provision of municipal services to annexed areas; providing a civil penalty.
SB 958 Last Action: House fails to suspend & adopt CCR-reported
Caption: Relating to procedures for the establishment of the parent-child relationship.
SB 959 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to appeals of decisions of the civil service commission to a district court by fire fighters or police officers of certain municipalities.
SB 960 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the requirement of a mandatory hearing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which child abuse is alleged.
SB 961 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Health Services by Pres.
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a justice court over a child who engages in certain conduct indicating a need for supervision.
SB 965 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the hours of labor of fire alarm dispatchers.
SB 1036 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the defense of district attorneys.
SB 1037 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a justice court over a child who engages in certain conduct indicating a need for supervision.
SB 1038 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of registered accountants; providing a penalty.
SB 1132 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Texas public school employees group insurance program.
SB 1133 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for retirement benefits of certain members of the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 1134 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the offense of solicitation of the delivery of a controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, dangerous drug, or volatile chemical.
SB 1135 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to fees at component institutions of the University of Houston System.
SB 1138 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to authority of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas, to sell or lease certain property of the authority and validation of certain actions of the authority.
SB 1139 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
SB 1346 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Water by President
Caption: Authorizing certain agencies and political subdivisions to establish wetlands mitigation banks and implement wetlands regulations programs.
SB 1347 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to selection of psychologists under health insurance policies.
SB 1348 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to levy a franchise fee when community antenna and cable television equipment is installed in a right-of-way.
SB 1349 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres
Caption: Relating to the establishment of branch absentee polling places in certain special elections in certain counties.
SB 1350 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the application of the open records law to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
SB 1351 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the commission of the offense of murder by an agent at the direction of a principal.
SB 1352 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the jury fee in certain counties.
SB 1353 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
Caption: Relating to selection of psychologists under health insurance policies.
SB 1354 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the granting of authority to municipalities and counties to charge certain fees on new or used tires sold within their jurisdictions, excepting transactions not subject to the imposition of sales tax, requiring all fees so collected to be used for the cleanup and disposal of certain tires and declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing criminal penalties.
SB 1471 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to exemptions provided by Section 158.038, Title 5, Local Government Code, for county officers and employees.
SB 1472 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the distribution of certain federal grant funds by the Criminal Justice Division of the office of the governor.
SB 1486 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Harris County.
SB 1487 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Regulatory Agencies by Chair
Caption: Relating to the regulation of cellular telephone towers by certain counties.
SB 1581 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to additional requirements for certain replats.
SB 1599 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the financing of projects by the Texas Turnpike Authority.
SB 1603 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction to prohibit the permitting of certain facilities on evidence of proximity to particular areas in certain districts.
SB 1610 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
SCR 1 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Granting Texas DeMolay Association use of the house and senate chambers on February 16-17, 1991, and February 22-23, 1992.
SCR 13 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Inviting the Honorable Tom Phillips, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, to address the Regular Session of the 72nd Legislature on the subject of the state judiciary.
SCR 40 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Granting Maura Irby permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
SCR 56 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the men and women from across this nation who served their country during Operation Desert Storm.
SCR 114 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Granting Green International permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SCR 140 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Granting Robert McKee, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and The Texas A&M University System.
SJR 10 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to grant ad valorem tax relief to preserve wetland and waterfront property.
SJR 25 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from property taxes certain wetlands.
SJR 42 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county education district by election to adopt certain residence homestead exemptions and to provide for the taxation of certain tangible personal property.
SJR 44 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a four-year term for the office of relief judge.
SR 28 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sylvia Anne Escotrias and Julian Escamilla, Jr. on their marriage.
SR 53 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing P. E. Marion on his retirement and commending him for 42 years of distinguished service to the students of Aldine High School.
SR 125 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dr. B. Leroy Patterson for his 16 years of loyal service as Pastor of Memorial Baptist Church of Harris County.
SR 126 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cara Ellison, one of the top 10 winners of the 1990-1991 Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
SR 127 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kelly C. Ward, the top Texas winner of the 1990-1991 Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
SR 130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Aldine High School Mustangs.
SR 158 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the citizens of Baytown for their "Project Desert Support" and joining with them in their expression of sincere fealty for our troops across the seas.
SR 169 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Janice Goodwin Lanfear.
SR 174 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Paying tribute to Bane Elementary School of Houston for its outstanding achievement in winning the Scholastic Gains Award from the Governor's Educational Excellence Committee.
SR 191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the citizens of the North Channel area on the occasion of their "Project Desert Support" rally to be held March 2, 1991.
SR 192 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the citizens of Highlands on the occasion of their "Project Desert Support" rally to be held March 3, 1991.
SR 193 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David Scott of Troop 655 on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 194 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jeremiah David Feenstra of Troop No. 655 on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 240 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Elliot Lansford for his 35 years of loyal service in the field of education.
SR 243 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kayshia Clifton from the Crosby 4-H Club for being selected to participate in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble.
SR 244 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the citizens of Channelview on the occasion of their "Project Desert Support" rally.
SR 256 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mary Katherine Zaruba for being selected as one of the featured artists in the Youth Art Month Exhibit in the Rotunda of the State Capitol in March, 1991.
SR 258 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Shawn Claude Seay of Houston for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 346 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending athletes who will be participating in the Aldine Special Olympics Invitational Meet to be held on March 16, 1991.
SR 359 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the week of April 21 through 27, 1991, as National Crime Victim Rights Week in Texas.
SR 374 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Clinton Park Community in Houston on the occasion of Clinton Park Community Day, a celebration of the community's 50 years of existence.
SR 399 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating and extending best wishes to Anne Elizabeth Woodruff and Gardner Holbert Randall on the special event of their marriage to be held April 6, 1991, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Austin.
SR 405 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Damon Wynne Farley of Houston for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 409 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming the week of April 14-20, 1991, as "Telecommunications Week".
SR 447 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Eighth Annual Maritime Festival to be held April 19 through 21, 1991 at the Houston International Seamen's Center.
SR 448 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of State Representative from District 140 and Vice President Emeritus of the Communication Workers of America Weldon Betts.
SR 450 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Deborah Ann Ratliff and John Malcolm Jeter, Jr., on the special event of their marriage and expressing sincere wishes for much happiness and fulfillment.
SR 451 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing B. C. Elmore Middle School of the North Forest Independent School District for its recent, highly successful drug-free program.
SR 466 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leon "Pappy" Selph for his outstanding contributions to country music.
SR 517 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Steven R. Taake of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 544 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the State of Israel on the grand occasion of its 43rd anniversary.
SR 583 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Houston Baptist University for providing 30 years of excellent education to students throughout the state and nation.
SR 598 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Kosciuszko Polish Lodge on the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 612 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tony Eugene Gregg of Huffman for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 710 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Raymond E. Pyle, Sr., on the joyful occasion of his 55th birthday.
SR 771 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing W. C. Smith of Baytown, recently named Admistrator of the Year by the Baytown Classroom Teachers Association, for his contributions to the schoolchildren of Texas.
SR 772 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Theta Keeble for her 30 yers of loyal service with the Aldine Independent School District.
SR 779 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Billie Hinton on the momentous occasion of her retirement from 28 years of distinguished service to the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District.
SR 780 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sarah "Sally" J. Black for being named the Secondary Teacher of the Year for the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District.
SR 782 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Doris Rein for her 26 and one-half years of loyal service as a schoolteacher and her 13 years as a teacher with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District.
SR 830 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sally Sholes for winning the James Becker Thomson Award--Special Education Teacher of the Year.
SR 890 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Virginia Perryman for her 31 years of loyal service as a schoolteacher with the Aldine Independent School District.
SR 891 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the American Baptist State Congress of Christian Workers of Texas.
SR 899 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending the Senate rules to enable the conference committee to go outside the bounds on Senate Bill 432.
SR 902 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending the Senate rules to allow the conference committee on Sb 958 to go outside the bounds of the committee.
72nd 1st Called Session
SB 35 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to criminal and civil enforcement of certain environmental laws.
SB 48 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
SB 49 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a defendant released on parole or mandatory supervision reside in the county in which the defendant committed the offense for which the defendant was sentenced.
SB 50 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to security devices at residential leased premises.
SB 51 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain agencies and political subdivisions to establish wetlands mitigation banks and implement wetlands regulations programs.
SB 52 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to depositories for municipal funds.
SB 61 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Harris County.
SB 76 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts; creating the office of relief judge of Harris County.
SB 109 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the duties of the presiding judge of certain justice.
SB 110 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
SCR 3 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a task force to make recommendations regarding selection of district court judges.
SCR 15 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Fred Hartman.
SJR 1 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment in aid of turnpikes, toll roads, and toll bridges.
SJR 8 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a four-year term for the office of relief judge.
SR 21 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Don Brewer on the occasion of their 35th wedding anniversary.
SR 124 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing and commending Mr. James A. Boyer for his many years of exceptional service to his fraternity, his church and his fellowman.
SR 170 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bryan Patrick Williams on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 262 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Senator John Whitmire on his birthday.
SR 289 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing James McKeehan, Pastor of Lindale Assembly of God Church, who will be honored at a reunion planned by his loyal congregation on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
72nd 2nd Called Session
SB 7 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the efficient operation of the state criminal justice system, including the punishment of offenses, probation and parole, criminal justice services and facilities, and the issuance of general obligation bonds for acquiring, constructing, or equipping certain of those facilities.
SB 8 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of judicial districts and to the efficient operation of the state criminal justice system, including the punishment of offenses, probation and parole, criminal justice services and facilities, and the issuance of general obligation bonds for acquiring, constructing, or equipping certain of those facilities; making an appropriation.
SB 23 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the appointment of hearing officers for criminal and mental health cases in certain courts.
SB 24 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the duties of the presiding judge of certain justice.
SB 25 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the disposition of stolen property.
SB 26 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a defendant released on parole or mandatory supervision reside in the county in which the defendant committed the offense for which the defendant was sentenced.
SB 27 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to depositories for municipal funds.
SB 42 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
SB 43 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Penal Code Review Task Force.
SB 54 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation property used for the performing arts.
SB 63 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to prohibition against the placement of a correctional facility in close proximity to a school, child-care facility, residence, or house of worship.
SB 65 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the retirement systems in certain cities with a population of 1,200,000 or more; providing for a credit for military service.
SCR 1 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a task force to make recommendations regarding selection of district and appellate court judges.
SCR 9 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a task force to make recommendations regarding selection of district and appellate court judges.
SR 13 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Reverend Tommy William Johnson who will be installed as the new pastor of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Barrett Station.
SR 15 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John B. Ennis of Houston and Humble.
SR 52 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Honorable Craig A. Washington for his outstanding efforts on behalf of the working men and women of America.
SR 96 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mike Scott for his exemplary record in baseball.
72nd 3rd Called Session
SB 17 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a defendant released on parole or mandatory supervision reside in the county in which the defendant committed the offense for which the defendant was sentenced.
SB 18 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas baccalaureate education system trust.
SB 19 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the late filing for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation.
SB 20 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
Caption: Relating to rating, issuance, refusal to renew, and cancellation of certain automobile insurance.
SB 23 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the retirement systems in certain cities with a population of 1,200,000 or more; providing for a credit for military service.
SR 90 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Ben Beard for his tireless efforts on behalf of health care concerns and his invaluable work on workers compensation legislation.
72nd 4th Called Session
SB 4 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates for certain vehicles to be operated by disabled persons.
SB 6 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to eligibility for service retirement under the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 10 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to retirement benefits and age and service requirements for judges.
SR 22 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Joe Ramon for his life of service to the citizens of Houston.
SR 26 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Baytown Junior High School of the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District.
SR 40 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Extending birthday greetings to Dina Mendoza.
SR 74 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Harold and Elizabeth Van Houten on their golden wedding anniversary.
71st Regular Session
SB 6 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to safety belts and seat backs on school buses.
SB 7 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to additional compensation for Harris County appellate and district court justices and judges.
SB 8 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to bid security for certain navigation districts.
SB 9 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to quorum requirements for grand juries.
SB 10 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the maintenance and rental of safe deposit boxes by a bank, financial institution, or company and to the inventorying and auctioning of their contents.
SB 39 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to fingerprinting and photographing a child found to have engaged in delinquent conduct.
SB 40 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the assessment of the academic achievement of certain students.
SB 44 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the adjudication and disposition of a child for failure to give information and render aid at the scene of certain accidents.
SB 45 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave.
SB 69 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to designating and marking Beltway 8 as the Sam Houston Parkway.
SB 70 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the period after the issuance of a marriage license that the marriage ceremony may take place.
SB 71 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to temporary restraining orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship brought by a governmental entity.
SB 72 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of a statement of a child.
SB 99 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of evidence of intoxication in a criminal case.
SB 100 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to fire protection standards for buildings owned or leased by the state.
SB 125 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the report of the use or sale of drugs, inhalants, or alcoholic beverages on school property.
SB 126 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the amount of the reimbursement retained by a person collecting sales and use taxes.
SB 127 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to the supplemental compensation of the district and appellate judges in Harris County.
SB 128 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against the placement of a correctional facility in close proximity to a residence, school, park, recreation area, or church, synagogue, or other house of worship.
SB 144 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the benefits and compensation of peace officers in specialized police divisions in certain municipalities.
SB 145 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the commercialization of new and improved products; creating the product development commercialization fund.
SB 146 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to attested copies of instruments recorded in a county clerk's office.
SB 147 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the regulation of automobile salvage dealers; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 161 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to insurers who are members of the Life, Accident, Health and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
SB 178 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the supplemental compensation of the district judges in Harris County.
SB 179 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the maintenance by a county of a computerized official public record index.
SB 180 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Texas Department of Human Services providing to the attorney general's office certain information relevant to the collection of child support.
SB 181 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the method of payment of certain child support obligations.
SB 182 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain officers and employees of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
SB 191 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to prohibited provisions in automobile rental agreements; providing civil and criminal penalties.
SB 234 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the consent to abortion for certain minors; providing penalties.
SB 238 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to insurers who are members of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association.
SB 265 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the State Board of Insurance, the Texas Air Control Board, the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, the Texas County and District Retirement System, and the Texas....
SB 290 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the filing deadline for the general primary election.
SB 319 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to liability insurance requirements for persons engaged in activities relating to fire extinguisher and fixed fire extinguisher systems, fire alarm and fire detection devices and systems, fire....
SB 320 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to education about and investigation of fires.
SB 321 Last Action: Motion withdrawn
Caption: Relating to handling, storage, and use of flammable liquids at retail service stations.
SB 322 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the disposition of stolen property.
SB 323 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of plumbers.
SB 324 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the payment by municipalities of hospitalization costs for peace officers and fire fighters permanently incapacitated during the course of duty.
SB 325 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain activities concerning portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguisher systems, fire detection and fire alarm devices and systems, and fire protection sprinkler systems.
SB 417 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the continuation, operation, and administration of the Central Education Agency and to the participation of the Central Education Agency and certain other state agencies in a competitive cost review program....
SB 418 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Relating to textbooks and to the continuation, membership, operation, and administration of the State Textbook Committee.
SB 433 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to an exemption from tuition and fees for certain fire fighters and peace officers enrolled in certain degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
SB 434 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to an inactive status option for persons regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
SB 435 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the detection, prevention, reporting, and control of communicable diseases.
SB 454 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of interior designers; providing penalties.
SB 517 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the offense of failure to identify oneself to a peace officer.
SB 518 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the requirement that notice of certain proceedings or orders be given to the surety of a personal representative.
SB 519 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to violation of the competitive bidding requirements applicable to purchases by a school district; providing for criminal penalties.
SB 520 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Compact for Education Commissioners for Texas.
SB 521 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the personal service of citation or other civil process.
SB 568 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the disposition of property and proceeds forfeited under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
SB 569 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to disclosure of guaranty fund non-participation in insurance policies and contracts and applications and in certificates and evidences of coverage.
SB 573 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the seizure and forfeiture of a conveyance used to transport an explosive device.
SB 604 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to reserve law enforcement officers and certain peace officers.
SB 605 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the recording of a certified copy of a judgment instead of an abstract of judgment in certain circumstances.
SB 606 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to certain health insurance benefits for diagnostic, treatment, and surgical procedures involving bones and joints of the human body.
SB 662 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to investment by certain domestic insurers in bonds of Canadian corporations.
SB 688 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the employment conditions of and grievance procedures for certain fire fighters and police officers.
SB 689 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain notice requirements and the investigation of grievances filed by or complaints filed against a fire fighter or police officer in certain cities.
SB 690 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to notice provisions for and allocation of costs of grievance procedures in certain cities.
SB 778 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate sexually oriented businesses.
SB 826 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a friend of the court to assist the court in the monitoring and enforcement of orders for child support and possession of and access to a child.
SB 827 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the capital and surplus requirements for certain title insurers.
SB 919 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to a preference for Texas and American steel and steel products in public purchasing.
SB 920 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to judges of the statutory probate courts being magistrates.
SB 921 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to residence of inmates of the Texas Department of Corrections for educational purposes.
SB 922 Last Action: Meeting canceled
Caption: Relating to the selection of the chairman of a political party's county executive committee.
SB 923 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to a requirement that each hospital provide certified interpreters to assist hearing impaired patients.
SB 1014 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the financing of 9-1-1 services.
SB 1015 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of chiropractic.
SB 1016 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to county funding of the Harris County Psychiatric Center.
SB 1017 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to rating, issuance, refusal to renew, and cancellation of certain automobile insurance.
SB 1018 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to interest due on the payment of tax refunds.
SB 1063 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the prevention of negligent or unsafe excavation or demolition operations resulting in damage to underground utilities, requiring the filing of certain notices by the owners of underground facilities ....
SB 1064 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the right of employees of certain sheriff's departments to appeal to an independent third party hearing examiner.
SB 1065 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to union leave in certain county sheriff's departments.
SB 1066 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the civil enforcement of certain public health, safety and welfare ordinances.
SB 1067 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to single certification of water and sewer utilities in incorporated or annexed areas.
SB 1068 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of campus peace officers at institutions of higher education and public technical institutes.
SB 1069 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to a civil service system for employees of certain municipalities.
SB 1070 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to revealing the content of an appellate judicial decision or opinion.
SB 1071 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to intoxicated persons remaining on the premises of certain holders of alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.
SB 1072 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the regulation of trust companies.
SB 1073 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the sale of checks; providing penalties.
SB 1108 Last Action: No action taken in s/c
Caption: Relating to public school facilities.
SB 1109 Last Action: No action taken in s/c
Caption: Relating to public school finance.
SB 1110 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to participation in an optional benefit eligibility plan under the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 1526 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the establishment of pilotage rates.
SB 1532 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks in certain counties.
SB 1533 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the commitment procedures and services for mentally ill and chemically dependent persons; providing penalties.
SB 1534 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents, including agents who engage in the bail bond business; creating offenses and providing penalties.
SB 1541 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to insurance coverage for respite care services.
SB 1542 Last Action: Reported favorably w/amendments
Caption: Relating to the provision by the Texas Department of Human Services or respite services for caregivers to the elderly and disabled.
SB 1577 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to processing fees by holders of dishonored checks.
SB 1608 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to commercial hazardous waste incinerators.
SB 1609 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the duties and liability of officers seizing property pursuant to a writ of execution or a writ of sequestration.
SB 1610 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote
Caption: Relating to the application of the open records law to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
SB 1611 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to prohibiting boats from operating in an area in which a person is scuba diving or snorkeling.
SB 1614 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to required filings, fees, and liabilities of local emergency planning committees.
SB 1642 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of residential telephone solicitation; providing a penalty.
SB 1643 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to agreements between spouses regarding rights of survivorship in community property.
SB 1664 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to juror selection and right to continued employment; providing penalties.
SB 1681 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Relating to certification and certification pay for full-time sheriff's deputies.
SB 1687 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the regulation of wild animals.
SB 1702 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain trusts, estates, and guardianships.
SB 1724 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the exemption of judges and justices from the prohibition against carrying handguns.
SB 1725 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to sales tax permits and the elimination of sales tax permit fees.
SB 1726 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to an alternative procedure for the deposit and investment of district court registry funds in certain counties.
SB 1744 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain rapid transit authorities to adopt and enforce regulations, to commission peace officers, and to set forth the powers and jurisdiction of the peace officers.
SCR 3 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the house and senate chambers on January 28 and 29, 1989, and February 25 and 26, 1990.
SCR 108 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing The University of Texas System to conduct through its health science centers a study of long-term effects of prisoner-of-war experience.
SCR 134 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Granting Highland Farms Trust and others permission to sue the State of Texas, the General Land Office and the School Land Board.
SCR 138 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Creating a joint select committee to oversee a study of the operation and management of the State Board of Insurance.
SCR 190 Last Action: Filed w/o the Governor's signature
Caption: Allowing the conference committee to go outside the bounds of HB 1860.
SJR 3 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the terms of office of district judges.
SJR 42 Last Action: No action taken in s/c
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of a program to provide capital facilities assistance to school districts having low taxable property values.
SJR 70 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to grant ad valorem tax relief to preserve wetland and waterfront property.
SR 11 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. E.K. Henderson on their 45th wedding anniversary.
SR 23 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Miss Velma Mills and Dr. George Strom Walmsley.
SR 67 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating John Paul Kotalik on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 116 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Eddie Barrett on retiring from Shell Oil Company after 40 years of service.
SR 141 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to Lynn N. Phelan on making the Dean's list at Sam Houston State University, College of Criminal Justice.
SR 142 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to Sean Edward Shepard on making the Dean's List at Sam Houston State University, College of Criminal Justice.
SR 143 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to Jaime Valdez on making the Dean's List at Sam Houston State University, College of Criminal Justice.
SR 144 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to Mayra Reyes on making the Dean's List at Sam Houston State University, College of Criminal Justice.
SR 145 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to Christi La Pointe on making the Dean's List at Sam Houston State University, College of Criminal Justice.
SR 146 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to C. Livingston II on making the Dean's List at Sam Houston State University, College of Criminal Justice.
SR 156 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Leon Elroy Albers on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 157 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mrs. Sylvia Ayers on her 70th birthday.
SR 229 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mrs. W. M. Knowles of Baytown on her 90th birthday on March 10, 1989.
SR 246 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing the contributions of Lowell Overby to the Northeast Young Men's Christian Association.
SR 247 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mr. Fritz Lanham for his superlative career of service and dedication to the people of Baytown.
SR 260 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Paying homage to the renowned and beloved St. Patrick on March 17, 1989.
SR 369 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the Forest Lawn Baptist Church for their hard work and dedication in making SO-LA-TI Village a reality.
SR 371 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing the Sam Houston High School newspaper Aegis on its 100 years of publication.
SR 472 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the honor students, athletes, coaches, and cheerleaders of B. C. Elmore Middle School for their achievements.
SR 473 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the B. C. Elmore Middle School football team and girls' basketball team on their excellent season.
SR 523 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the students, faculty and administrators of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District for their 50 years of service.
SR 524 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Reverend Haywood Wiggins on his silver anniversary.
SR 537 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Kelly Judith Penewitt for graduating from Texas A&M University.
SR 590 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Mrs. Bessie Melton of Houston on her 100th birthday.
SR 639 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Chris Szabo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 640 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Paul Boesch.
SR 688 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Chris Szabo on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 793 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Expressing appreciation to Merle L. Wismer for his varied and worthwhile contributions to the citizens of his community.
71st 1st Called Session
SB 15 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing a religious organization to file a late application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
SB 42 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of certain justice of the peace courts and county courts.
SB 43 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents, including agents who engage in the bail bond business; creating offenses and providing penalties.
SB 57 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the commitment procedures and services for mentally ill and chemically dependent persons; providing penalties.
SB 93 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
SR 13 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the members of the Newton family on the happy occasion of their family reunion with best wishes for a most memorable and joyous celebration.
SR 114 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the J. D. Walker Community Center on its 10th anniversary.
SR 147 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Novis Spencer for her dedication to the Texas educational system.
SR 150 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Chad Green of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
71st 2nd Called Session
SB 15 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
SB 16 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to required filings and fees of local emergency planning committees.
SB 17 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to jury service; providing a penalty.
SB 24 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to collection of fees in certain statutory probate courts in Harris County.
SCR 7 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Judge Lindon Williams.
71st 3rd Called Session
SB 24 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
SB 25 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to jury service; providing a penalty.
SB 33 Last Action: No action taken in s/c
Caption: Relating to the funding of elementary and secondary education.
SR 6 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Judge David Patronella for the services he has rendered for the citizens of Texas.
SR 31 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending L. D. Jones.
71st 4th Called Session
SB 25 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to jury service; providing a penalty.
SB 26 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
SB 56 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to license requirements for certain driver-training instructors.
SB 68 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the commitment procedures and services for mentally ill and chemically dependent persons; providing penalties.
71st 5th Called Session
SB 49 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
SB 50 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to jury service; providing a penalty.
SB 51 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to license requirements for certain driver-training instructors.
SB 65 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to regulating cancellation of insurance agency contracts.
SR 57 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to Walter R. Stovall of Houston on his 80th birthday.
70th Regular Session
SB 63 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to composition and appointment of the port commission and navigation board of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County.
SB 64 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to masters to serve the juvenile courts of Harris County.
SB 65 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks in certain counties; adding Subsection (h) to Section 17, Article 5.43 - 4, Insurance Code.
SB 66 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks: providing a penalty.
SB 67 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to a rebuttable presumption of occupational disease after a documented exposure to certain carcinogenic agents by a fire fighter.
SB 68 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to payment for overtime work by fire fighters and police officers in certain cities.
SB 69 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to building code requirements applicable to buildings owned or leased by the state.
SB 70 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to property tax relief for residence homesteads.
SB 71 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the regulation of persons who practice public accountancy: providing a penalty.
SB 72 Last Action: Reported favorably w/amendments
Caption: Relating to a burn injury reporting system; providing a penalty.
SB 73 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to rating, issuance, refusal to renew, and cancellation of certain automobile insurance.
SB 74 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the award of costs to certain intervenors in proceedings before the State Board of Insurance.
SB 75 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the creation of the position of State Board of Insurance public advisor.
SB 80 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a continuing education requirement for certain insurance agents.
SB 81 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the release of information in certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
SB 82 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make warrantless arrests outside his jurisdiction, to his duties after making the arrest, and to worker's compensation insurance for such peace officers.
SB 92 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an industrial solid and hazardous waste materials exchange.
SB 93 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of off-duty work performed by reserve law enforcement officers and to the employment of a reserve law enforcement officer as a patrolman, guard, or watchman.
SB 109 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to participation and credit by certain employees in retirement systems in certain cities.
SB 110 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the application of the sunset law to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
SB 127 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the service of civil process by constables.
SB 128 Last Action: Motion withdrawn
Caption: Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain officers and employees of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
SB 239 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to review of the operation of transit authorities.
SB 270 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to safety belts and seat backs on school buses.
SB 271 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to policemen's civil service.
SB 272 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to policemen's civil service.
SB 273 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to grievance procedures for fire fighters and police officers in certain cities.
SB 274 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to interrogation and rights of fire fighters and police officers in certain cities.
SB 275 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the addition of certain certified fire inspectors to those persons who are peace officers.
SB 276 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the procedural and other rights of a fireman or policeman regarding an appeal of a department decision to the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission.
SB 277 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to interrogation and rights of fire fighters and police officers in certain cities.
SB 278 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to grievance procedures for fire fighters and police officers in certain cities.
SB 279 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to firemen's and policemen's civil service; providing penalties.
SB 316 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for licensure as a life insurance agent.
SB 364 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of the open meetings law to meetings of certain governmental bodies composed of judges.
SB 365 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the regulation of fire protection personnel.
SB 412 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the right of state employees to designate any portion of their earned income to organizations of their own choosing; authorizing a fee.
SB 413 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to statutory requirements for subject matter testing of teachers and statutory authority of the State Board of Education to require such testing.
SB 414 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the recordation, submission, and recovery of taxable and other court costs incurred in civil suits.
SB 415 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to possession, filing, certification, and disposition of certain instruments pertaining to civil suits in the district courts.
SB 416 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of accumulated sick leaves.
SB 456 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the definition of the term "general prevailing rate of per diem wages."
SB 457 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to a requirement that the prevailing wage rate be posted in certain places of employment; providing a penalty.
SB 458 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to prohibition against collision-damage waivers in car rental and lease contracts and agreements.
SB 459 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the fees charged for and the disposition of notices of deed of trust sales that are filed with county clerks.
SB 460 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the civil service classification of peace officers employed by a city in a specialized police division.
SB 494 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the assessments for the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.
SB 495 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to petitions filed in connection with certain candidates' applications for a place on the ballot and to changes in filing fees.
SB 518 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the information required of applicants for a mixed beverage permit.
SB 548 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to suits to enjoin public nuisances; providing a penalty.
SB 549 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to injunction of common nuisances and forfeiture of bond.
SB 550 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of constables.
SB 625 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Liability Reinsurance Facility.
SB 626 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to risk management studies of certain businesses.
SB 627 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to creation and operation of the Nonprofit Organizations Liability Insurance Pool.
SB 639 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to residence of inmates of the Texas Department of Corrections for educational purposes.
SB 640 Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call
Caption: Relating to representation of the state in forfeiture hearings.
SB 641 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the law determining civil immunity from military actions by members of the state military forces.
SB 642 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to special license plates for active or retired members of the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, or Texas State Guard.
SB 659 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the administration of the justice courts in Harris County.
SB 660 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the creation of a child support department in Harris County.
SB 829 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to incentive pay for certain sheriffs' deputies.
SB 830 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to exempting members of the state military forces from drivers licensing requirements when operating official motor vehicles in performing military duties.
SB 831 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a grievance procedure for certain civil service employees in certain municipalities.
SB 832 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the destruction of criminal history information obtained by institutions of higher education when filling security-sensitive positions.
SB 833 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of teachers for career ladder assignment purposes.
SB 834 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to licensing of commercial driver-training schools and instructors.
SB 835 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the size of certain public school classes and the number of students assigned to certain public school teachers.
SB 836 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to search warrants in cases involving certain offenses against a child.
SB 837 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of cities and counties to regulate the location of certain sexually oriented commercial enterprises.
SB 838 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the offense of promotion of child pornography.
SB 839 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of the offense of wholesale promotion and possession of obscene material or an obscene device.
SB 913 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the regulation of outdoor signs in the unincorporated areas of counties.
SB 914 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the election of a county auditor by the district judges in a county with a population of 2,000,000 or more.
SB 915 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the construction and enforcement of restrictive covenants affecting real property.
SB 916 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of trust companies and other corporations exercising trust powers.
SB 1048 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the requirements of record keeping for certain nonprofit corporations.
SB 1049 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the notice of insurance coverage before acceptance of collision damage waivers under car rental and lease agreements; providing a penalty.
SB 1050 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to suspension or revocation of a license to operate a motor vehicle and suspension of the registration of a motor vehicle.
SB 1051 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the effect of bankruptcy proceedings on requirements of the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety-Responsibility Act.
SB 1052 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to an expansion of the preference given Texas and American bidders for certain state contracts.
SB 1053 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the preference for Texas and United States products under state purchasing contracts.
SB 1054 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to accounting for and reporting certain reinsurance agreements.
SB 1055 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the abatement of public nuisances in certain counties; providing civil and criminal penalties.
SB 1101 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to water and sewer utility service affecting certain major urban areas; providing civil and criminal penalties.
SB 1102 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to mandatory proof of financial responsibility for a motor vehicle.
SB 1130 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Air Control Board to issue emergency orders allowing addition, replacement, or repair of facilities damaged by a catastrophic event.
SB 1131 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to conflicts of interest for a local public official with a substantial interest in a business; creating an offense and providing a penalty.
SB 1132 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the regulation of health maintenance organizations and their agents.
SB 1197 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to jury fees in civil cases in counties with a population of two million or more.
SB 1239 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to additional compensation for judges of certain supreme judicial districts.
SB 1320 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the classification of peace officers.
SB 1346 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of interpreters for the deaf in certain proceedings.
SB 1347 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the fees for services of peace officers.
SB 1384 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to fees for the district clerk's handling of trust funds.
SB 1385 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the disposition of money paid into the registry of certain courts in certain counties, the selection of a special depository for such funds, and the duties of the district clerk in said counties.
SB 1438 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the duties and authority of the Harris County district attorney.
SB 1485 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to designating Beltway 8 as the Sam Houston Memorial Parkway.
SB 1491 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the regulation of dealers of non-motorized vehicles and trailers.
SB 1492 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to extend ordinances into their extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 1493 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to statements of the financial condition of banks.
SB 1516 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the listing on tax rolls of certain buildings on premises of public transportation facilities.
SB 1544 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the composition and appointment of the port commission and navigation board of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County.
SCR 5 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting permission to the Texas DeMolay Association to use the chambers of the senate and house of representatives on February 21 and 22, 1987.
SCR 8 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Granting Mott Construction Corporation permission to sue the State of Texas and Texas Souther University.
SCR 34 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Nita Jo Jackson and Charles E. Jackson permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
SCR 43 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting American General Life and Accident Insurance Company permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Board of Insurance.
SCR 108 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Houston Police Officer Michael Ryan.
SJR 6 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to property tax relief for residence homesteads.
SR 24 Caption: Extending congratulations to Berean Baptist Church of Houston.
SR 25 Caption: Expressing sincere appreciation to Frieda M. Pauly.
SR 127 Caption: Extending congratulations to George Maurice Griffin on his retirement.
SR 148 Caption: Commending Dr. Robert E. Leaton for the contributions he has made to the health and well being of many Texas children.
SR 157 Caption: Recognizing "March of the Texas State Guard" as the anthem of the Texas State Guard.
SR 221 Caption: Extending best wishes to the Mount Houston Elementary School.
SR 285 Caption: Extending congratulations to Richard Hammond.
SR 286 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jesse Collazo, Jr.
SR 423 Caption: Expressing sincere appreciation to Alcus Greer.
SR 429 Caption: Extending congratulations to Christopher Eugene Green.
SR 430 Caption: Extending congratulations to Bettye Barnard and Don Lee on their marriage.
SR 432 Caption: Commending the Sheldon Independent School District.
SR 469 Caption: Expressing sincere appreciation to Mrs. Nadine C. May.
SR 478 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Reverend Paul Jones, Greater New Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
SR 504 Caption: Proclaiming the week of October 25-31, 1987, as Texas Health Care Quality Assurance Week and declaring October 28, 1987, as Quality Assurance Professional Day.
SR 505 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Rotary Boys Club, Houston on its 35th anniversary.
SR 510 Caption: Urging all Texans to remember the gallant men who are prisoners of war or missing in action and their families.
SR 537 Caption: Extending congratulations to James B. Kyle.
SR 544 Caption: Extending congratulations to Dr. William Harwood Hinton.
SR 611 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Berean Baptist Church, Houston.
SR 708 Caption: Suspending Senate rules to permit the Conference Committee on H.B. 890 to consider certain matters.
70th 1st Called Session
SCR 1 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Granting Mott Construction Corporation permission to the State of Texas and Texas Southern University.
70th 2nd Called Session
SB 105 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the duties and authority of the Harris County district attorney.
SCR 1 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Granting Mott Construction Corporation permission to sue the State of Texas and Texas Southern University.
SCR 20 Last Action: Motion withdrawn
Caption: Congratulating the San Jacinto College North baseball team.
SR 15 Caption: Commending Phillip Scott Lawrence on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 21 Caption: Extending congratulations to Brian Edward Bohanon on his outstanding career with the North Shore High School Mustangs.
SR 22 Caption: Extending congratulations to the North Shore High School baseball team.
SR 59 Caption: Extending sincere birthday greetings to Preston Pendergrass.
SR 73 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. George A. Pichot on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 120 Caption: Commending Dr. Gerald D. Cobb of Galena Park for his 33 years of outstanding service to the children of his community and his State.
69th Regular Session
HB 55 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage regulations relating to age.
HB 56 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to peace officers commissioned by school districts in certain counties.
HB 57 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the commissioning of fire prevention inspectors in certain cities as peace officers.
HB 58 Last Action: Returned from Senate as amended
Caption: Relating to injunctions of common nuisances.
HB 59 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to injunctions of public nuisances; providing a penalty.
HB 114 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to excusing a person from jury service because of financial hardship.
HB 115 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the deadline by which public school teachers must perform satisfactorily on certain examinations.
HB 116 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to the employment and commissioning of peace officers by a rapid transit authority.
HB 136 Last Action: Reported from s/c unfavorably
Caption: Relating to building code requirements applicable to buildings owned or leased by the state.
HB 137 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks in counties having a population of 1,700,000 or more according to the last preceding federal census; providing a penalty; and declaring an emergency.
HB 138 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks; providing a penalty; repealing Article 9205, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended; and declaring an emergency.
HB 139 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to property tax relief for residence homesteads.
HB 141 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to fees imposed for services performed by peace officers and by clerks of district and county courts and fees imposed on persons convicted of a felony or misdemeanor.
HB 190 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the right of state employees to designate any portion of their earned income to organizations of their own choosing; authorizing a fee.
HB 191 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to fees collected by district clerks.
HB 249 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to requiring safety belts on school buses.
HB 250 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
Caption: Relating to the expiration of terms of members appointed to the transitional State Board of Education and to the election of members of the board.
HB 251 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to grade requirements for participation in extracurricular activities.
HB 252 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the administration of a 9-1-1 emergency telephone number system in certain counties and adjacent territory.
HB 253 Last Action: Considered in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the reporting and use of information regarding fires occurring in the state.
HB 254 Last Action: Considered in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the creation of a fire safety education program in the office of the state fire marshal.
HB 255 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the fees charged for, and the disposition of, notices of deed of trust sales that are filed with county clerks.
HB 256 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to statements of fact in appeals of suits affecting the parent-child relationship in certain counties.
HB 257 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against terminating the employment of certain employees who hold more than one job.
HB 265 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the inspection of child-care institutions by the Harris County Juvenile Board.
HB 283 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the operation of lawyer referral services.
HB 323 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the application for a symbol to be attached to the license plates of a motor vehicle used to transport disabled persons.
HB 324 Last Action: Reported from s/c unfavorably
Caption: Relating to the requirement of an adequate means of egress in certain buildings for the purpose of fire safety; providing a penalty.
HB 395 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to creation of the offense of abandoning or endangering a child and the admissibility of testimony of certain persons in the prosecution of the offense.
HB 453 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the right of employees of political subdivisions to designate a part of their earned income for transfer to organizations or agencies of their own choosing.
HB 454 Last Action: Testimony received in committee
Caption: Relating to including certified nondegree public school teachers on the career ladder.
HB 455 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to impose a fee for registering a motor vehicle in the county.
HB 456 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to procedures under the Mental Health Code.
HB 457 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to group marketing of motor vehicle insurance.
HB 458 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to rating, issuance, refusal to renew, and cancellation of certain automobile insurance.
HB 567 Last Action: Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
Caption: Relating to appointment of masters for certain district courts in Harris County.
HB 691 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
Caption: Relating to the regulation of plumbers.
HB 692 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction over the regulation of certain entities by the State Board of Insurance.
HB 693 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the use in certain criminal and civil proceedings of certain statements and testimony of children who are victims of child abuse.
HB 711 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Probate Court No. 4 of Harris County.
HB 876 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code; providing a penalty.
HB 877 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code or a building code; providing a penalty.
HB 878 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the law regulating exempting members of the State Military Forces from drivers licensing requirements when operating official motor vehicles in performing military duties.
HB 879 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to investigations of, disciplinary measures against, and certain conditions of employment of peace officers.
HB 914 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to civil service status of certain city employees employed in specialized police divisions.
HB 963 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to conversion privileges under defined health insurance policies for certain dependents.
HB 964 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offenses of failure to appear and bail jumping during the prosecution of certain misdemeanors.
HB 1168 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to certain requirements for reporting motor vehicle accidents, to certain requirements and limitations on providing proof of financial responsibility, and to certain fees charged under the safety responsibility program.
HB 1169 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to masters to serve the juvenile courts of Harris County.
HB 1220 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Criminal Courts at Law Nos. 13 and 14 of Harris County, Texas.
HB 1221 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of evidence of intoxication in a criminal case.
HB 1512 Last Action: Considered by s/c in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the procedures for obtaining a deferral of a suit to collect a delinquent tax on the homestead of an elderly person.
HB 1513 Last Action: Testimony received in committee
Caption: Relating to child support collections in certain counties and the creation and functions of child support offices.
HB 1514 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Code and authorizing certain incorporated cities to regulate or prohibit the sale of liquor in nude or topless bars.
HB 1830 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to vacancies in fire and police departments, and declaring an emergency.
HB 1831 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to appeals to District Court from decision of a civil service commission; amending Section 18 of Chapter 325, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947 (Section 18 of Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as amended by Chapter 707, Acts of the 67th Legislature, Regular Session, 1981, and declaring an emergency.
HB 1832 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the availability and distribution of criminal conviction information to juvenile probation departments; providing penalties.
HB 1833 Last Action: Referred to Retirement and Aging
Caption: Relating to eligibility for credit in the Judicial Retirement System of Texas for military service.
HB 1834 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the payment of jurors from a district clerk juror pay account in certain counties.
HB 1835 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to requisite provisions for group accident and health policies; by amending Section 1(d), Article 3.51-6 and by repealing Section 3A, Article 3.51-6, Insurance Code, as amended.
HB 1836 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to eligibility of former district judges to be assigned as judicial officers.
HB 2013 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the payment of jurors from a district clerk juror pay account.
HB 2014 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the misapplication of property by a person who holds the property as a fiduciary; providing penalties.
HB 2015 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to regulation of solicitation for contributions; providing penalties.
HB 2016 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the conducting of license qualification examinations for insurance agents, adjusters and counselors.
HB 2081 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to certain denials of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage as unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts of practices in the insurance business.
HB 2082 Last Action: Considered in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the creation of the position of State Board of Insurance public advisor.
HB 2083 Last Action: Considered in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the award of costs to certain intervenors in proceedings before the State Board of Insurance.
HB 2241 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to gross premium taxes paid by certain insurance carriers.
HB 2523 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to rights of medical patients, and maternity home residents.
HB 2524 Last Action: Referred to Liquor Regulation
Caption: Relating to the regulation by cities and counties of the location of sexually oriented commercial enterprises; providing penalties.
HCR 47 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Creating a special interim committee to study fire protection responsiblity of state agencies.
HCR 135 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Creating a joint interim committee to study availability of accident and sickness insurance for infants.
HCR 155 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Creating the Joint Special Committee on Student Financial Assistance.
HCR 245 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Michele Johnna Shanafelt on being crowned Miss Houston 1985.
HJR 12 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to property tax relief for residence homesteads.
HR 74 Caption: In memory of Arnold John Nitsch.
HR 104 Caption: Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stovall of Houston on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 309 Caption: Congratulating the Aldine Independent School District on its 50th anniversary.
HR 401 Caption: Congratulating Michele Johnna Shanafelt on being crowned Miss Houston of 1985 and extending best wishes for success in the forthcoming Miss Texas Pageant.
SR 589 Caption: Extending best wishes to Senator Lindon Williams on his retirement.
69th 2nd Called Session
SB 27 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to participation and credit by certain employees in retirement systems in certain cities.
SCR 2 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Granting Debora Thompson permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
SCR 11 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Granting Mott Construction Corp. permission to sue the State of Texas and Texas Southern University.
SR 8 Caption: Extending congratulations to Senator John Whitmire on his birthday.
SR 48 Caption: Extending congratulations to Patrol Officer Gary Chastain.
SR 49 Caption: Extending congratulations to Arlene Sager.
SR 50 Caption: Extending congratulations to Jennifer Rogillio.
SR 51 Caption: Extending congratulations to Linda Whittridge.
SR 87 Caption: Memorializing Congress that the interests and concerns of Safeway employees be carefully addressed in pending acquisition of the corporation by Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts, & Company.
69th 3rd Called Session
SB 25 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to participation and credit by certain employees in retirement systems in certain cities.
SB 39 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the name and powers of water supply corporations.
SCR 13 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Granting Mott Construction Corporation permission to sue the State of Texas and Texas Southern University.
SCR 16 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Granting Debora Thompson permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Reatrdation.
SCR 18 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing National School Bus Safety Week.
68th Regular Session
HB 28 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to emergency child custody procedures involving a child who is the victim of sexual abuse.
HB 29 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the department of human resources to obtain criminal records of a person providing or applying to provide adoptive or foster care.
HB 30 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act.
HB 31 Last Action: Testimony Received
Caption: Relating to costs in civil suits.
HB 32 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to possession, filing, certification, and disposition of certain instruments pertaining to civil suits in the district courts.
HB 33 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to electronic filing, storing and dissemination of documents in the courts.
HB 34 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to exempting military personnel from fishing license requirements.
HB 35 Last Action: See remarks
Caption: Relating to suits for delinquent property taxes.
HB 37 Last Action: See remarks
Caption: Relating to the payment of court costs as a condition of parole.
HB 38 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage regulations relating to age.
HB 40 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to injunctions of public nuisances; providing a penalty.
HB 41 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to injunctions of common nuisances.
HB 147 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the determination of local option status under the Bingo Enabling Act.
HB 186 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the payment of jurors from a district clerk juror pay account in certain counties.
HB 187 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to the payment of jurors from a district clerk juror pay account.
HB 230 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the inspection of child-care institutions by the Harris County Juvenile Board.
HB 266 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the appointment of guardians ad litem and attorneys ad litem in probate proceedings.
HB 267 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to compliance with a will admitted to probate as a muniment of title.
HB 268 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to conservatorship for and the protection of property of persons unable to manage their affairs.
HB 280 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to peace officers commissioned by school districts.
HB 281 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to determinations of equitable adoptions and inheritance rights.
HB 314 Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the payment of jurors from a district clerk juror pay account in Harris County.
HB 315 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the bailiff of the 315th District Court.
HB 321 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain fees chargeable by county and district clerks in criminal cases.
HB 322 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks in counties having a population of 1,700,000 or more according to the last preceding federal census.
HB 323 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks.
HB 336 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to alternative methods for providing compulsory motor vehicle liability coverage.
HB 337 Last Action: Senate conferees appointed
Caption: Relating to the assignment of judges by the presiding judges of administrative judicial districts.
HB 489 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Caption: Relating to a defense to a charge of failure to maintain compulsory automobile liability insurance coverage.
HB 557 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the persons classified as peace officers.
HB 558 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to civil service status of certain peace officers.
HB 572 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage regulations relating to age.
HB 648 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to changing the manner of compensating certain court positions in counties with a population in excess of 2,000,000 by providing a severability clause.
HB 695 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Providing minimum precautions to be taken by public utilities in relation to entering manholes.
HB 696 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the right of public employees to designate any portion of their earned income to organizations or agencies of their own choosing.
HB 736 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to evidence of, exemptions from, and disposition of fees collected as a result of compulsory liability insurance for certain vehicles.
HB 767 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to rating, issuance, refusal to renew, and cancellation of certain automobile insurance.
HB 768 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the employment of certain aliens.
HB 769 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to information that a filing officer provides concerning financing and assignment statements under the Business and Commerce Code.
HB 770 Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a property tax relief for residence homesteads.
HB 783 Last Action: Committee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a change in the calculation of certain motor fuel taxes.
HB 818 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to limitations on the use of revenues derived from the hotel occupancy tax and General Revenue Fund for convention and exposition facilities in an eligible city.
HB 839 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to sick and personal leave for public school teachers.
HB 911 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to the creation of a special district in counties with a population of more than 2 million and certain adjacent territory to administer a system by which the 911 telephone number is used by local governments.
HB 940 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to fees collected by the clerks of the district courts, county courts, and county courts at law, and to the district judge supplemental salary and district court support fund.
HB 941 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the right of a fire fighter or police officer to appeal an adverse decision of the civil service commission to district court.
HB 942 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to sick leave for certain firemen and policemen.
HB 1426 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to structure and operation of lawyer referral services.
HB 1427 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the manner in which a domestic insurance company may evidence its ownership of securities.
HB 1428 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance
Caption: Relating to the listing of a leasehold or other possessory interest in exempt property on a tax roll.
HB 1429 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to service of process in a civil suit.
HB 1430 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to immunity from liability for failing to recommend an abortion.
HB 1431 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: To clarify the applicability of the plan of operation of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association; and declaring an emergency.
HB 1495 Last Action: See remarks
Caption: Relating to the collection of delinquent property taxes.
HB 1496 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to sales under deed of trust.
HB 1497 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of lobbying; providing penalties.
HB 1711 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage under an automobile insurance policy.
HB 2051 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to the sale of microfilm records by a county clerk.
HB 2052 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Health
Caption: Relating to exceptions to the licensing requirement for persons engaged in the fitting and dispensing of hearing aids.
HB 2252 Last Action: See remarks
Caption: Relating to subscriber eligibility under the worker's compensation law.
HCR 62 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Creating a special interim committee to study fire protection standards; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th Legislature.
HCR 124 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Caption: Granting Mrs. Richard P. Hamric permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
HJR 34 Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to property tax relief for residence homesteads.
HR 34 Caption: Congratulating El Franco Lee on his birthday.
HR 40 Caption: Commending the Little York Volunteer Fire Department.
HR 129 Caption: Honoring William Spivey, superintendent of the Veterans Administration National Cemetery in Houston.
HR 138 Caption: Recognizing the newly commissioned U.S.S. Houston as an honorary ship in the Texas Navy.
HR 248 Caption: Congratulating the Aldine High School Mighty Mustang Symphonic and Stage Bands.
HR 478 Caption: Congratulating the MacArthur High School baseball team.
HR 479 Caption: Congratulating Frank and Ignatia Poche on their 50th wedding anniversary.
68th 1st Called Session
HB 29 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the payment by the state of certain expenses arising from the prosecution of an inmate of the Texas Department of Corrections.
68th 2nd Called Session
HB 17 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to fees collected by district clerks.
HB 97 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage regulations relating to age.
HB 98 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Health
Caption: Relating to procedures under the Mental Health Code.
HJR 3 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to property tax relief for residence homesteads.
67th Regular Session
HB 52 Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Public Utility Commission over public utilities within its jurisdiction.
HB 149 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the peace officers commissioned by school districts.
HB 150 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks.
HB 151 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks in large counties.
HB 173 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the state sales and use tax of medicines for human use.
HB 174 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
Caption: Relating to the employment of certain aliens.
HB 175 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a home-rule city to provide water service in an area already served by a water district.
HB 176 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of a home-rule city to provide water service in an area already served by a water district.
HB 177 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to rating, issuance, refusal to renew, and cancellation of certain automobile insurance.
HB 197 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to compulsory liability insurance for certain vehicles.
HB 198 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to enhanced penalties for offenses against the elderly and the handicapped.
HB 199 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the authorization of the manufacture, distribution, sale, prescription and use of dimthylsulfoxide (DMSO).
HB 211 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to special license plates for volunteer firefighters.
HB 265 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to creation of the office of budget officer in certain counties.
HB 380 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to restrictions on conduct of the members of the State Board of Insurance, the Commissioner of Insurance, and certain persons and entities.
HB 381 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to authorizing and regulating group marketing of motor vehicle insurance.
HB 382 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the powers of counties to enact ordinances.
HB 383 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to discriminatory practices and notice requirements in the issuance, renewal, or cancellation of motor vehicle insurance.
HB 384 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the service of citation in civil suits.
HB 385 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health Services
Caption: Relating to regulation of the operation on kidney dialysis machines.
HB 436 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to credit on unearned premiums or reduction of premiums for certain insurance.
HB 437 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the persons classified as peace officers.
HB 438 Last Action: Committee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to selection of persons for jury service.
HB 630 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the requirement of personal injury protection coverage with certain liability insurance policies.
HB 631 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Providing for judges of statutory county courts trying criminal cases to participate in providing adequate probation services.
HB 761 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to eligibility for promotions, certain transfers, and participation in retirement or pension and civil service status of certain peace officers assigned to departments other than the police department.
HB 762 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to reports of abortional acts.
HB 829 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation and management of a district clerk's special juror pay account in Harris County.
HB 830 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, services, and duties of the Executive Board of the Justice Information and Management System within Harris County.
HB 937 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to the appointment of the directors of personal bond offices.
HB 1118 Last Action: Point of order overruled
Caption: Relating to the exemption of payment of fees of court officers.
HB 1207 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the appointment of the directors in personal bond offices.
HB 1279 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation, duties, and powers of a Department of Public Utility Counsel.
HB 1342 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Caption: Relating to contingency funds for public junior colleges.
HB 1412 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to administrative remedies available to the State Board of Insurance.
HB 1562 Last Action: Removed from local and uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to payment of certain court fees by the state, cities or towns, and executors, administrators, or guardians.
HB 1688 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to meal stops for railroad engine crews.
HB 1817 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to injunctions of public nuisances.
HB 1818 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to injunctions of common nuisances.
HB 1819 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Caption: Providing for a referendum in counties of more that 2,000,000 for turnpike projects.
HB 1820 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to turnpike projects.
HB 2133 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to regulation of construction contractors.
HB 2134 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the possession of depositions filed with the District Clerk pending trial of Civil Causes of Action and providing a filing fee for certification.
HB 2135 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment and funding of a contingency fund by Commissioners Courts to provide coverage for Errors and Omissions if insurance coverage is unavailable.
HB 2136 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health Services
Caption: Relating to the accessibility of birth and death records.
HB 2137 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the budget and duties of district clerks.
HB 2138 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to property tax relief for disabled or elderly persons.
HB 2396 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the requirement of credit life or credit health and accident insurance as a prerequisite for a loan or extension of credit.
HB 2402 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Liquor Regulation
Caption: Relating to the authority of cities and counties to regulate the location of certain types of businesses selling alcoholic beverages.
HCR 94 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the Community of Aldine, Texas.
HCR 160 Last Action: Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
Caption: Creating a special interim committee to study fire protection standards.
HCR 192 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Expressing support for the proposed new air service by Pan Am, American and Braniff.
HJR 11 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit increases in ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or 65 years of age or older.
HR 19 Caption: Petitioning the Texas Congressional Delegation to seek the removal of Federal Reserve Board Chairman, Paul A. Volcker.
67th 1st Called Session
HB 41 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to apportionment of the state into congressional districts.
66th Regular Session
HB 17 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee unfavorably
Caption: Relating to a performance bond by a contractor or builder who secures a lien on a homestead improvements, repairs, or additions to the homestead; providing a penalty.
HB 18 Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement
Caption: Relating to contracts creating a liens on homesteads for labor and materials used in constructing improvements on the homestead.
HB 19 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
Caption: Relating to the identification of horses; providing penalties.
HB 20 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to possession of intoxicating beverages on public school grounds.
HB 21 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to family allowance, homestead, and property exempt from estate debts under the Texas Probate Code.
HB 22 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to compulsory liability insurance for certain vehicles.
HB 23 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to acquisition of errors and omissions policies by certain insurance agents.
HB 24 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to status of coverage under the motor vehicle assigned risk plan.
HB 25 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to penalty for certain unfair or deceptive acts by insurers.
HB 26 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to itemized premium statements for certain motor vehicle insurance coverages.
HB 27 Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Property and Casualty
Caption: Relating to fair trade practices in the insurance business.
HB 124 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks in counties having a population of 1,700,000 or more according to the last preceding federal census; providing a penalty; and declaring an emergency.
HB 125 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the rights of a living fetus removed from the body of a woman and to the protection of a living fetus born as a result of an abortion.
HB 126 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction and permit procedures of the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District.
HB 127 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
Caption: Making it an offense to employ an illegal alien; establishing penalties; and declaring an emergency.
HB 128 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to service of citation by serving the insurer under certain circumstances.
HB 129 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to underwriting guidelines for certain types of insurance.
HB 130 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to mailing cancellation and nonrenewal notices on certain policies of insurance.
HB 131 Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement
Caption: Relating to credits on unearned premiums or reduction of premiums for certain insurance.
HB 132 Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement
Caption: Relating to authorizing and regulating group marketing of motor vehicle insurance.
HB 133 Last Action: Considered by committee in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to restrictions on conduct of members of the State Board of Insurance, the Commissioner of Insurance, and certain persons and entities.
HB 134 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Tort Claims Self-Insurance Fund.
HB 135 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to the percentage of damages to be paid insured on delay in payment of claims under certain poolicies of insurance.
HB 136 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to retail sellers of motor fuel providing compressed air and water at no charge; providing a penalty.
HB 137 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to abandoned mineral estates; declaring the policy and intent of the legislature and setting forth the purpose of the Act; defining terms; relating to prima facie evidence of abandonment of a fee estate in minerals by a person other than the owner of the surface and the vesting of title to abandoned mineral estates; providing for a suit for declaratory judgement to declare the fee estate abandoned; providing for the rebuttal of prima facie evidence by the recording of notice of nonabandonment of the interest claimed; specifying nonapplication of the Act; and declaring an emergency.
HB 333 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the regulation of vehicles hauling loose materials and the measure of damages resulting from violations.
HB 334 Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Property and Casualty
Caption: Relating to rating, issuance, refusal to renew, and cancellation of certain automobile insurance.
HB 465 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the appointment of presiding judges and clerks in certain elections in counties with population greater than 1,500,000.
HB 580 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing.
HB 654 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of cities and counties to regulate the location of certain sexually oriented commercial activities.
HB 684 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the payment of jurors.
HB 822 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Caption: Relating to vehicle registration requirements for mobile homes.
HB 900 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to membership stabilization for state employee associations.
HB 901 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the penalties for assault on teachers and other school personnel.
HB 1108 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to a repeal of the penalty for assessing property for taxes without state registration.
HB 1109 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the hearing to modify disposition of a child in need of supervision or a delinquent child.
HB 1153 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to access to patient records in the custody of a health care facility or practitioner.
HB 1154 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the bond, oath, and insurance required of district clerks, their deputies and employees.
HB 1155 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees.
HB 1156 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the control and eradication of rabies.
HB 1251 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to discrimination and misrepresentation of policy terms by insurers.
HB 1252 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to required disclosure in life insurance solicitation materials.
HB 1346 Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement
Caption: Relating to notice to utility customers of a hearing to consider certain utility rate changes.
HB 1347 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the interception and use of wire or oral communications; providing a penalty.
HB 1639 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to arbitration agreements.
HB 1640 Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Property and Casualty
Caption: Relating to the payment of expenses of investigations; providing for investigations as to cancellation of agency contracts by fire and casualty insurance companies.
HB 1641 Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Property and Casualty
Caption: Relating to amendment of Article 21.21-2 of the Insurance Code of Texas, as amended, providing for the payment of expenses of investigation by insurer, providing for the confidentiality of investigation, complaints, and correspondence received in course of investigation.
HB 1642 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to county regulation of certain businesses where nudity is practiced; providing a penalty.
HB 1643 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to including in the list of peace officers certain persons commissioned by school districts.
HB 1686 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to a state program for the supervised use of marihuana for medical and research purposes.
HB 1865 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to contingency funds for public junior colleges; making an appropriation.
HB 2166 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the payment of jurors in counties having a population of 1,700,000 or more according to the last preceding federal census.
HB 2179 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to providing for a Presiding Judge of the Probate Courts of Harris County, Texas, and prescribing his duties.
HB 2242 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, services, and duties of the Executive Board of the Justice Information and Management System within Harris County.
HB 2260 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the oath for court reporters.
65th Regular Session
HB 31 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
Caption: Relating to compulsory liability insurance for certain vehicles.
HB 32 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Providing for a hearing before certain utilities may charge customers for increased fuel costs.
HB 33 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to massaging a person of the opposite sex in a massage establishment for a fee; providing penalties.
HB 34 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to county regulation of individuals who administer massages and establishments where massages are administered; prescribing penalties; providing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency.
HB 35 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to sale and use of certain fireworks in counties having a population of 1,700,000 or more according to the last preceding federal census; providing a penalty, and declaring an emergency.
HB 36 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a written warranty for a consumer product.
HB 37 Last Action: Assigned to General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to persons entitled to contest probate proceedings.
HB 38 Last Action: Assigned to General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the sale of seriously diseased or seriously injured animals; and declaring an emergency.
HB 174 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Making it an offense to employ an illegal alien; establishing penalties; and declaring an emergency.
HB 175 Last Action: Assigned to Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to cancellation of an agent's contract by a fire and casualty insurance company.
HB 176 Last Action: Assigned to General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to including in the list of peace officers certain persons commissioned by school districts.
HB 240 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the percentage of damages to be paid insured on delay in payment of claims under certain policies of insurance.
HB 242 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Caption: Relating to the use of an alias driver's license by a law enforcement officer under certain circumstances.
HB 243 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Relating to the classification of certain public junior college students for tuition purposes.
HB 244 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: To permit young children to accompany parents into polling places and voting booths; and declaring an emergency.
HB 260 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to requiring safety guards or flags on certain vehicles.
HB 261 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to possession of a firearm by a felon, a person found incompetent to stand trial on a felony charge, or a person acquitted of a felony by reason of insanity.
HB 262 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to regulation of vehicles building loose materials and the measure of damages resulting from violations.
HB 263 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the classification of certain students at institutions of higher education for tuition purposes.
HB 264 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to the recovery of unearned premiums under the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Act.
HB 265 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Requiring to mailing cancellation or nonrenewal notices on certain policies of insurance.
HB 310 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to restrictions on conduct of the members of the State Board of Insurance, the Commissioner of Insurance, and certain persons and entities.
HB 462 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to credits of unearned premiums or reduction of premiums for certain insurance.
HB 463 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to underwriting guidelines for certain types of insurance.
HB 543 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee with substitute
Caption: Providing minimum precautions to be taken by public utilities in relations to entering manholes; providing penalties for violations; and declaring an emergency.
HB 544 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to the authority of Package Store and Wine Only Package Store Permittees to deliver and collect for alcoholic beverages off their premises.
HB 593 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Labor
Caption: Prohibiting certain acts by or relating to professional strikebreakers; providing a penalty; and declaring an emergency.
HB 756 Last Action: Reported from committee adversely
Caption: Relating to the arbitration of disputes between an employer and employees operating under a collective-bargaining agreement.
HB 757 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to penalties and suspensions of license for intentionally failing to report or falsely reporting certain accidents or urging or enticing others to do so.
HB 758 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission of Cosmetologists and Barbers; amd declaring an emergency.
HB 759 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Economic Development
Caption: Relating to dividing and sharing working areas by barbers and cosmetologists.
HB 952 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to court ordered psychological examinations and treatment of parents or other persons who have or may have abused or neglected a child.
HB 953 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to certain workmen's compensation claims by firemen.
HB 961 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of regents of the University of Houston to levy and collect fees for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of university centers.
HB 968 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to reappointments, eligibility examinations, and appeals in civil service for certain firemen and policemen.
HB 970 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to requiring written statements from the commissioner of education and the State Board of Education giving the reasons for the removal of textbooks from the list of books recommended by the State Textbook Committee.
HB 1097 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Caption: Relating to service of citizens by serving the insurer under certain circumstances.
HB 1098 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to penalties for the failure to report or pay sales tax and to delinquency notices.
HB 1272 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to serving children's portions to senior citizens by restaurants; providing a penalty.
HB 1273 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission of Texas over public utilities providing cable television service or community antenna television service.
HB 1281 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to uninsured motorist coverage.
HB 1282 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to the motor vehicle assigned risk plan.
HB 1283 Last Action: Assigned to General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to financing motor vehicle liability insurance, mechanical breakdown insurance, and warranty and service contracts in certain retail installment contracts.
HB 1284 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Caption: Relating to the suspension and reinstatement of drivers' licenses; providing a penalty.
HB 1285 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to deductibles on certain liability insurance coverage.
HB 1286 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to purchase of motor vehicle liability insurance for certain municipal officers and employees.
HB 1352 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to the subscriber's filing fee and the percentage of gross premiums paid into the workmen's compensation fund.
HB 1481 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Tort Claims Self-Insurance Fund.
HB 1578 Last Action: Assigned to General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to contracts covered by the Texas General Arbitration Act.
HB 1579 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Providing for continuation group life and group accident and health insuance duing labor dispute, providing for individual contributions, providing for an effective date.
HB 1728 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to the denial of automobile insurance to certain senior citizens.
HB 2098 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the the Public Utility Commission to regulate the form in which tarriffs and rates are filed or changed.
HB 2099 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to establishment of risk sharing plans.
HB 2183 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Relating to delivery of policies of group life insurance to members of certain nonprofit service, civic, fraternal, and community organizations and associations.
HB 2264 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to payment of jurors.
HJR 62 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Caption: Proposing an amendment to the Texas constitution to authorize the legislature to exempt part of the value of a residence homestead owned by a disabled person.
HR 57 Caption: Designating March 24, 1977, as "Senate District 6 Day."
HR 101 Caption: Relating to directing the Committee on State Affairs to conduct and interim study of the Texas Indian Commission, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and all programs available to Texas Indians.
HR 141 Caption: Commending Louise Ritter.
65th 2nd Called Session
HJR 25 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Caption: Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution authorizing the legislature to exempt part of the value of a residence homestead owned by a disabled person.
64th Regular Session
HB 236 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the employment after retirement of a person receiving a service retirement benefit from the Teacher Retirement System.
HB 237 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to including in the list of peace officers certain persons commissioned by school districts as authorized by Section 21.483, Texas Education Code.
HB 238 Last Action: Motion to reconsider lost
Caption: Relating to the classification of certain public junior college students for tuition purposes.
HB 244 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with amendments
Caption: Prohibiting certain acts by or relating to professional strikebreakers; providing a penalty.
HB 370 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Caption: Relating to maintenance of railroad track margins; providing a penalty.
HB 415 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to the appointment of an acting fire marshal.
HB 416 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks; providing a penalty.
HB 501 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to certain lump sum payments to firemen and policemen on termination of service.
HB 529 Last Action: Reported from committee with substitute
Caption: Relating to the use of a fictitious operator's license or other identification by an undercover officer of the Department of Public Safety.
HB 530 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to priority for trial of certain drug offenses.
HB 594 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to authorization and regulation of group marketing of motor vehicle insurance for persons over 55 years of age.
HB 704 Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks; providing a penalty.
HB 718 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to requiring the purchase of automobile liability insurance on the issuance or renewal of comprehensive and collision insurance as defined in this Act.
HB 786 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the cancellation of life, accident, and health insurance and group hospital service coverage.
HB 787 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to written statement as to the date coverage will begin and the persons who will be covered under a life or accident and sickness insurance or group hospital service coverage.
HB 788 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to coverage of mentally retarded and physically handicapped persons under certain policies and contracts of group accident and sickness insurance.
HB 789 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to furnishing detailed lists of benefit coverages to applicants for life and accident and sickness insurance or for group hospital service coverage.
HB 960 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Relating to investment of assets of separate variable annuity accounts by life insurance companies.
HB 1014 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to disqualification for unemployment compensation benefits; eliminating the disqualification for receiving social security and similar benefits.
HB 1029 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to the percentage of damages to be paid insured on delay in payment of claims under certain policies of insurance.
HB 1092 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to abolishing the Occupational Safety Board.
HB 1136 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Amending Section 99, Texas Election Code (Article 8.17, Vernon's Texas Election Code), to permit young children to accompany parents into polling places and voting booths.
HB 1259 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to compensation paid to laborers, workmen, and mechanics engaged in construction of public works.
HB 1284 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to establishing a Division of Occupational Safety and Health in the Texas Department of Labor and Standards, its duties and powers; establishing an Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.
HB 1633 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Amending Article 3.51-2 of the Insurance Code, as amended, codified as Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Insurance Code, to authorize counties and political subdivisions of the State of Texas to procure certain group insurance policies covering their respective officers, employees, and retirees, to pay for all or part of the premiums with local funds.
HB 1730 Last Action: Rules suspended
Caption: Relating to massaging a person of the opposite sex in a massage establishment for a fee.
HB 1771 Last Action: Rules suspended
Caption: Relating to county regulation of individuals who administer massages and establishments where massages are administered; prescribing penalties; providing a severability clause.
HB 1772 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Insurance
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain persons have insurance protection covering damages caused by owners or operators of uninsured motor vehicles.
HB 1963 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
Caption: Relating to exempting from ad valorem property taxes the property of certain nonprofit corporations used for youth athletic programs, including little league football and baseball.
HB 1964 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Commissioner of Insurance to have access to books, records, etc,; establishing a procedure for request; providing for penalties.
HB 1965 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with amendments
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of plumbing and the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; providing penalties.
HB 2168 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain private water companies in certain counties; providing penalties.
HB 2194 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Relating to authorizing either educational or training incentive pay for police officers or members of the fire department in certain cities.
HJR 64 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
Caption: Relating to denial or revocation of bail for certain persons accused of a felony.
63rd Regular Session
HB 422 Last Action: Subcommittee hearing date
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks; providing a penalty.
HB 423 Last Action: Subcommittee hearing date
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain fireworks in counties having a population of 1,700,000 or more; providing a penalty; and declaring an emergency.
HB 442 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Requiring judicial foreclosure for all repossession of personal property under Title 79.
HB 526 Last Action: Amended in committee
Caption: Prohibiting certain acts by or relating to professional strikebreakers; providing a penalty.
HB 593 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the surrender of an accused by his surety.
HB 848 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to aggravated assaults on teachers and other public school personnel.
HB 849 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the protection of persons and property on the property under the control of the board of trustees of a school district.
HB 850 Last Action: Reported from subcommittee
Caption: Prohibiting a person from driving a vehicle on a street or highway with only the parking lights lighted.
HB 890 Last Action: Sent to Calendar Committee
Caption: Relating to employees in the fire department or police department of certain cities engaging in political activities.
HB 1389 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a law enforcement officers bill of rights.
HB 1605 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
Caption: Relating to escrow accounts maintained by mortgage banking institutions; adding Section 5a to Chapter 241, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969 (Article 342-951, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency.
HB 1613 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the manufacture, sale, and use of certain fireworks; providing a penalty; and declaring an emergency.
HB 1735 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the time period in which an insurer must pay a claim before the insurer is liable for a penalty; amending Article 3.62, Insurance Code and Section 1, Chapter 387, Acts of the 55th Insurance Code and Section 1, Chapter 387, Acts of the 55th Legislature, Regular Session, 1957, as amended (Article 3.62-1, Vernon's Texas Insurance Code); and declaring an emergency.
HCR 80 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Human Resources
Caption: Memorializing the Congress of the United States to take immediate action to reverse the recently issued regulations of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare which prohibit the use of privately-donated funds as the state share to be matched with federal funds to provide for social service programs.