Legislation authored by Bill Carter
Includes legislation with Bill Carter as the primary author for the 68th through 77th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.
| 77th Regular Session | |
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| HB 459 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to higher education tuition and fee exemptions for children of dead or disabled firefighters or peace officers. |
| HB 501 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the board of managers and the budget of certain 9-1-1 service districts. |
| HB 502 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to executory contracts for the conveyance of real property. |
| HB 624 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to disposition of out-of-county crimes. |
| HB 1360 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the possession of ammunition or a firearm by certain peace officers. |
| HB 1737 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the acquisition of land for cemetery purposes adjacent to existing cemeteries. |
| HB 2277 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to contracts by certain educational institutions, state agencies, and local governments for energy conservation measures. |
| HB 2278 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the consolidation and functions of the energy management center and the state energy conservation office and to the transfer of the powers and duties of the center and the office to the comptroller's office. |
| HB 2384 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to certain firefighter and police officer employment matters in certain municipalities. |
| HB 2667 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to place and maintain traffic-control devices in certain municipalities. |
| HB 2715 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to establishing the positions of regional development coordinator and of database information specialist in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| HB 2743 |
Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee Caption: Relating to the maximum tax rate allowed on property in emergency service and rural fire prevention districts. |
| HB 2744 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to emergency services and rural fire prevention districts. |
| HB 2745 |
Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee Caption: Relating to the property tax rate in overlapping emergency services and rural fire prevention districts. |
| HB 2746 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to emergency services and rural fire prevention districts. |
| HB 2783 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain health and safety ordinances by municipalities. |
| HB 2784 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to recordkeeping pertaining to incidents involving persons licensed to carry a handgun. |
| HB 3090 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the private activity bond allocation program. |
| HB 3232 |
Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to a program to meet the need for affordable housing in this state. |
| HB 3260 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the preservation of affordable housing by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| HCR 303 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Gary Terry of Tarrant County on his recovery from a heart attack at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and commending him for his many good works in behalf of others. |
| HCR 314 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 2744. |
| HJR 26 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to persons charged with a third or subsequent offense involving the operation while intoxicated of a motor vehicle, an aircraft, or a watercraft. |
| HJR 87 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the maximum tax rate allowed on property in emergency service and rural fire prevention districts. |
| HR 55 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Joanie Spellman. |
| HR 83 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bob Terrell of Fort Worth on his retirement as city manager. |
| HR 179 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Colonel R. C. Rosacker of Fort Worth. |
| HR 228 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 21 and 22, 2001, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol. |
| HR 473 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Albert J. "Al" Stover of Bedford. |
| HR 701 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of M. Cordell Hull of Fort Worth. |
| HR 774 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Whereas, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas takes great pride in recognizing April 18, 2001, as Community Economic Development Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 1181 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 21-27, 2001, as Wireless Safety Week. |
| HR 1182 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring John South on his retirement from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. |
| 76th Regular Session | |
| HB 673 |
Last Action: S. refuses to adopt conf comm rept.-reported Caption: Relating to requiring the use of protective helmets for bicycle safety. |
| HB 825 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a retired peace officer for a license to carry a concealed handgun. |
| HB 1614 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the provision of local exchange telephone service in a municipality and the management by the municipality of public rights-of-way used by providers of that service. |
| HB 1925 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to the display of certain flags at the Capitol building. |
| HB 1926 |
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the provision of certain state agency services to the public through the use of electronic commerce and to the making or receipt of payment by a state governmental entity. |
| HB 1927 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the safe operation of vehicles on highways through the enforcement of certain laws relating to the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated and through drug and alcohol driving awareness programs. |
| HB 2023 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to employ and commission peace officers. |
| HB 2129 |
Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to graduated driver's licensing. |
| HB 2130 |
Last Action: House adopts conf. comm. report-reported Caption: Relating to disposition of out-of-county crimes. |
| HB 2397 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council. |
| HB 2398 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to funding the housing trust fund. |
| HB 2399 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the liability in relation to and regulation of the ownership, operation, and use of sport shooting ranges. |
| HJR 42 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the denial of bail to persons charged with a third or subsequent offense involving the operation while intoxicated of a motor vehicle, an aircraft, or a watercraft. |
| HR 246 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring February 24, 1999, Tarrant County Chambers of Commerce Day. |
| HR 493 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the retirement of Dr. David Richards. |
| HR 598 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring members of Leadership Fort Worth on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol. |
| HR 631 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Brandon M. Hill for his outstanding accomplishments. |
| HR 754 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 26-30, 1999, as Texas Internet Week. |
| HR 781 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Frank Sinatra, Jr., and Cynthia White Sinatra on their recent marriage. |
| HR 1025 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Richland High School fast-pitch softball team for an outstanding 1999 season. |
| HR 1345 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lisa N. Marx. |
| 75th Regular Session | |
| HB 461 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to persons eligible for a license to carry a concealed handgun, to the rights and duties of license holders, and to certain offenses involving weapons. |
| HB 601 |
Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the liability in relation to and regulation of the ownership, operation, and use of sport shooting ranges. |
| HB 602 |
Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to retailers' permits for, and programs funded by, tobacco sales. |
| HB 603 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to establish a checkpoint on a highway or street to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated or whether persons unlawfully possess controlled substances. |
| HB 797 |
Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Caption: Relating to requiring the use of protective helmets for bicycle safety; providing criminal penalties. |
| HB 1324 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the administration and financing of emergency communications. |
| HB 1435 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of chiropractic. |
| HB 1436 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to the fee for and term of state registration as a noncommissioned security officer. |
| HB 1437 |
Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Caption: Relating to the creation of an emergency telephone call box system for highway users in this state. |
| HB 1482 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to computer and telecommunications offenses; providing penalties. |
| HB 1605 |
Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to outdoor advertising of alcoholic beverages. |
| HB 1842 |
Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the removal of personal property from the right-of-way of roadway of the state highway system. |
| HB 2129 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the administration and financing of wireless service providers of 9-1-1 service. |
| HB 2130 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to the sale of alarm products or services and burglary detection devices. |
| HB 2838 |
Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to cash reserves in regional library systems. |
| HB 2879 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies. |
| HB 2880 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to certain activities allowed during the suspension of a license issued under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act. |
| HB 2909 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to persons eligible for a license to carry a concealed handgun, to the rights and duties of license holders, and to certain offenses involving weapons. |
| HB 2995 |
Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to letters of protection provided by attorneys to health care providers. |
| HB 3321 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the provision of telecommunication service within municipalities; prohibiting discrimination in the use of public rights-of-way; establishing the requirements for use of public right-of-way; and relating to permissible fees and charges for engaging in business and using public rights-of-way and pole attachments within municipalities. |
| HCR 82 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Declaring the chiltepin the official State Native Pepper of Texas. |
| HCR 128 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Declaring March 10, 1997, Tarrant County Day. |
| HCR 134 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing March 11, 1997, as the official public opening of the Lone Star Dinosaurs in the Lone Star State and honoring the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. |
| HCR 329 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the house enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to H.B. 2909. |
| HR 65 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lorine Hargrove on the occasion of her 99th birthday. |
| HR 316 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the Honorable Gerald L. Coates and his wife, Lea, to Texas. |
| HR 480 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Corinne Farmer. |
| HR 1060 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the 9-1-1 for Kids program. |
| HR 1101 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 25-31, 1997, as Texas Space and Technology Week. |
| 74th Regular Session | |
| HB 618 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to establish a checkpoint on a street or highway to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated or whether persons possess controlled substances in violation of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. |
| HB 619 |
Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to requiring the use of protective helmets for bicycle safety; providing criminal penalties. |
| HB 620 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to excavation operations that may damage underground facilities; providing civil penalties. |
| HB 1293 |
Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the liability of entities that provide address database information for 9-1-1 services. |
| HB 1447 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to criminal street gangs; providing a criminal penalty. |
| HB 1448 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain security officers and personal protection officers. |
| HB 1517 |
Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments Caption: Relating to eligibility for retirement and benefits under the Texas Municipal Retirement System. |
| HB 1954 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the creation of an emergency telephone call box system for highway users in this state. |
| HB 1955 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Relating to the collection of the 9-1-1 emergency service fee from users of local exchange access lines and cellular and wireless telecommunications devices. |
| HB 2306 |
Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to creating certain offenses involving the transfer to or possession of weapons by minors, to the waiver of exclusive jurisdiction by juvenile courts for certain delinquent children and the mandatory transfer of the jurisdiction for those children to the criminal courts, and to the disposition of seized weapons. |
| HB 2307 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to powers and duties of the Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications and emergency communication districts and to the administration of state emergency communications services. |
| HB 2425 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the acceptance of the retrocession of jurisdiction over land owned by the United States of America to this state. |
| HB 2426 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the practice of physical therapy. |
| HB 2956 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the placement of signs on the right-of-way of a public road. |
| HB 2957 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the registration and safe operation of motor vehicles; providing penalties. |
| HB 2958 |
Last Action: Co-sponsor authorized Caption: Relating to regulation of private investigators and private security agencies; providing a criminal penalty. |
| HCR 230 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending the members of the Texas Task Force for Tiltrotor Technology. |
| HR 151 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Zachary Gardner. |
| HR 217 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of George "Wally" Pitts. |
| HR 843 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the 1995 Chisholm Trail Round-Up. |
| HR 1012 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Bedford Mid-Cities office of the Texas Employment Commission. |
| HR 1114 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mary Boyd on receiving the International Disaster Recovery Association's 1995 Achievement Award. |
| HR 1168 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Chester Morris "Chick" Terry on his 80th birthday. |
| 73rd Regular Session | |
| HB 100 |
Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a concealed handgun; providing penalties. |
| HB 838 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to the regulation of polygraph examiners and the transfer of certain functions regulating polygraph examiners to the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. |
| HB 1054 |
Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to establish a checkpoint on a public highway to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated or whether persons possess controlled substances in violation of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. |
| HB 1182 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to granting law enforcement authority to special policemen of the General Services Administration. |
| HB 1543 |
Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to changing the name of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine to the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. |
| HB 1544 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to providing 9-1-1 emergency service to certain residential facilities. |
| HB 1545 |
Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to the requirement of DNA analysis of certain inmates and to the creation of a DNA data base; providing a penalty. |
| HB 1674 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the participation of appraisal districts in emergency communications programs. |
| HB 1675 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to computation of benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for, and contributions to the retirement system from, law enforcement and custodial officers. |
| HB 1676 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to definitions and penalties under the Texas Commercial Driver's License Act. |
| HB 2299 |
Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the peace officer college loan program. |
| HB 2300 |
Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to campus peace officers at the University of North Texas. |
| HB 2301 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the time title to forfeited property vests in the state. |
| HB 2302 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the terms served by members of the executive committee of the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities. |
| HB 2590 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to leave for peace officers for purposes of pursuing an education. |
| HB 2591 |
Last Action: Referred to Investments & Banking Caption: Relating to purchase of service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas by vocational teachers. |
| HCM 681 |
Last Action: Adopted Caption: Recognizing Virgil Anthony for outstanding service as Mayor of the City of Watauga. |
| HCM 682 |
Last Action: Adopted Caption: Recognizing Bob Dollarhide for outstanding service as Mayor Pro-tem for the City of Watauga. |
| HCR 169 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Charles F. Williams on being elected the grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. |
| HMM 46 |
Last Action: Adopted Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Gary C. Hires of the Haltom City Police Department. |
| HR 304 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Birdville Independent School District Board of Trustees. |
| HR 442 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Endorsing the nomination of Sigurd Lauritz Odegard and John Francis O'Connell for inclusion in the Independent Telephone Pioneer Association Hall of Fame. |
| HR 485 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the City of Richland Hills on the grand opening of the Richland Hills Law Enforcement Center. |
| HR 545 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Gary C. Hires of the Haltom City Police Department. |
| HR 750 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sam Krhovjak on being named the recipient of the 1993 National Leadership Award. |
| HR 764 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dale Gaskill for his 32 years of service to the students, faculty, and parents of the Birdville Independent School District. |
| HR 834 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Gussie Harold Evans. |
| HR 842 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1776. |
| 72nd Regular Session | |
| HB 467 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the authority of a law enforcement agency to establish a checkpoint on a public highway to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated. |
| HB 468 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to education courses for certain persons convicted of driving while intoxicated or involuntary manslaughter involving the use of a motor vehicle. |
| HB 469 |
Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while intoxicated. |
| HB 470 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the term intoxicated as used in defining the offense of driving while intoxicated. |
| HB 471 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the manner in which the state proves that a person is driving or operating a motor vehicle in prosecutions for driving while intoxicated. |
| HB 728 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving armor-piercing ammunition as a prohibited weapon. |
| HB 757 |
Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the peace officer college loan program. |
| HB 758 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the prohibition of sales transactions in which a price discount is offered or provided to a buyer who pays by cash instead of by credit card. |
| HB 759 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the availability of bail for a person awaiting extradition after the service of the governor's warrant of arrest. |
| HB 922 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the commercial use of information identifying a person who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident; providing a penalty. |
| HB 923 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to photographic evidence in theft cases. |
| HB 968 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to a defense to the offenses of possession of gambling device or equipment and possession of gambling paraphernalia. |
| HB 1200 |
Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to the application of the Professional Services Procurement Act to legal services. |
| HB 1201 |
Last Action: Co-sponsor authorized Caption: Relating to the preservation of thumbprints as evidence of certain criminal convictions. |
| HB 1342 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the issuance of a commercial driver's license and certain information required to be provided by the Department of Public Safety; providing penalties. |
| HB 1343 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the reimbursement of expenses for the confiscation, analysis, storage, and disposal of controlled substances by a law enforcement agency. |
| HB 1452 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the punishment and eligibility for parole for certain persons convicted of repeat offenses involving indecency with a child, sexual assault, or aggravated sexual assault. |
| HB 1453 |
Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of chiropractic. |
| HB 1577 |
Last Action: Effective on 1/1/92 Caption: Relating to proof of identification shown by, and records relating to accidents and violations of law involving, persons who operate railroad locomotives or trains. |
| HB 1578 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the commission of special game wardens by the director of the Parks and Wildlife Department. |
| HB 2343 |
Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawfully carrying weapons at an airport. |
| HB 2344 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to foreign trade zones established by joint airport boards. |
| HB 2345 |
Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to certain criminal records maintained by the Department of Public Safety. |
| HB 2428 |
Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to the fees collected for the licensing of vehicle inspection stations and inspectors. |
| HB 2429 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the safe operation of vehicles on highways; providing a penalty. |
| HB 2430 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the regulation of brake fluids. |
| HB 2431 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the disposition of fines collected from the enforcement of the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways. |
| HB 2432 |
Last Action: Referred to s/c on Insurance by President Caption: Relating to certain activities of local recording agents. |
| HB 2678 |
Last Action: Referred to Liquor Regulation Caption: Relating to the limitations of the number of package store permits which may be issued in a county. |
| HB 2679 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to restricting the ability of certain defendants charged with capital offenses from being released on personal bond or having the amount of bond reduced. |
| HB 2685 |
Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the exempting from sales and use tax motor vehicle parking and storage services provided by certain parking facilities. |
| HB 2841 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91 Caption: Relating to aid to local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and court personnel for the implementation of telecommunications networks capable of sharing information necessary for criminal investigations and prosecutions. |
| HR 272 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating February 26, 1991, as Fort Worth/Tarrant County Day at the Capitol. |
| HR 790 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Corporal Willie Dale Taylor of the Department of Public Safety. |
| HR 791 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sergeant William John Kuhnle, Jr., of the Department of Public Safety. |
| HR 792 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Trooper Ralph George Zerda of the Department of Public Safety. |
| HR 997 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Basil E. Paxton Wright. |
| 72nd 1st Called Session | |
| HB 8 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the efficient operation of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, including the parole of special needs offenders, the provision of services and facilities to the institutional division by private vendors, and the issuance of general obligation bonds for acquiring, constructing, or equipping corrections institutions. |
| HJR 3 |
Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the authorization for issuance of general obligation bonds for acquiring, constructing, or equipping new corrections and youth corrections institutions. |
| HJR 11 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the authorization for issuance of general obligation bonds for acquiring, constructing, or equipping new corrections institutions, mental health and mental retardation institutions, and youth corrections institutions and for major repair or renovation of existing facilities of those institutions. |
| 72nd 2nd Called Session | |
| HCR 3 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending the Reserve Officers Training Corps on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. |
| HCR 10 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating September 11, 1991, as 9-1-1 Day in Texas and commending the 9-1-1 emergency telephone program. |
| 72nd 4th Called Session | |
| HR 112 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Honorable Gibson D. (Gib) Lewis on his long and distinguished tenure as speaker of the Texas House of Representatives and extending sincere appreciation to him for his many years of outstanding service on behalf of the legislature and the citizens of Texas. |
| 71st Regular Session | |
| HB 501 |
Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to coordinated vocational-academic educational programs for certain grade levels. |
| HB 521 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to photographic evidence in theft cases. |
| HB 646 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to the manner in which an arrested person is informed of his rights by a magistrate. |
| HB 694 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to including surveyors under the Professional Services Procurement Act. |
| HB 1427 |
Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of refusing to give a sample of breath or blood after an arrest for driving while intoxicated, and to the loss of driving privileges as a result of that refusal. |
| HB 1428 |
Last Action: Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s) Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while intoxicated. |
| HB 1429 |
Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c Caption: Relating to the manner in which the state proves that a person is driving or operating a motor vehicle in prosecutions for driving while intoxicated. |
| HB 1430 |
Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c Caption: Relating to the authority of a law enforcement agency to establish a checkpoint on a public highway to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated. |
| HB 1431 |
Last Action: Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s) Caption: Relating to education courses for certain persons convicted of driving while intoxicated or involuntary manslaughter involving the use of a motor vehicle. |
| HB 1790 |
Last Action: Senate conferees appointed Caption: Relating to the physician-patient confidentiality privilege and to creating an exemption for certain records concerning a child abuse investigation. |
| HB 1791 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to testimony in a criminal case by a child who is a victim of certain offenses. |
| HB 1792 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the establishment of a uniform system to gather and maintain criminal history records. |
| HB 1935 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the issuance of a commercial driver's license and certain information required to be provided by the Department of Public Safety; providing penalties. |
| HB 2425 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the imposition of a fee on bonds in criminal cases and the creation of the crime stoppers advisory council account. |
| HB 2426 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of intentionally exposing another to AIDS or HIV, to AIDS testing for certain persons who have been arrested, and to notification of persons who may have been exposed.... |
| HB 2489 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of making silent or abusive calls to a 9-1-1 service. |
| HB 2804 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to the imposition of court fees on traffic violations dismissed upon completion of driving safety courses. |
| HB 2805 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a quorum of the governing body of certain emergency communication districts. |
| HB 2806 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of murder committed under the influence of sudden passion arising from an adequate cause. |
| HB 2807 |
Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to establish standards for rural addressing and to assign street names and numbers. |
| HB 2808 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to allowing retired officers and employees of the Department of Public Safety to receive coverage and benefits through the mutual association for department employees. |
| HB 2809 |
Last Action: Referred to Labor & Employment Rel. Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bondsmen; providing a penalty. |
| HB 2833 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the establishment of an office for the prevention of developmental disabilities. |
| HB 3041 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Public Safety to photograph or film original fingerprint cards. |
| HB 3042 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to suits brought against a nursing home or related institution for retaliation based on reports of abuse or neglect. |
| HB 3043 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the regulation of the operation of vehicles on the highways. |
| HB 3044 |
Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the services of certain professional counselors and physical therapists in health insurance coverage. |
| HB 3045 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to changes in the Uniform Act regulating traffic on highways. |
| HB 3046 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the establishment of an automated fingerprint identification system. |
| HB 3047 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the penalty for failure to report a hazardous materials release. |
| HB 3103 |
Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the certification of the purchase of automated information and telecommunications systems by the Automated Information and Telecommunications Council. |
| HCR 221 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing September 24, 1989, as United States Marshals Bicentennial Day in Texas. |
| HJR 47 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the accused's right of confrontation. |
| HJR 108 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds for establishing a computer-based system for reading, classing, matching and storing fingerprints and acquiring.... |
| HR 30 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring January 9 - 15, 1989, as Free Enterprise Week in Texas. |
| HR 293 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Extending best wishes to Representative Doyle Willis for a successful recovery. |
| HR 735 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Observing May 1, 1989, as Department of Public Safety Officer Day. |
| HR 757 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating September 11, 1989, to be 9-1-1 Day in Texas. |
| HR 856 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating Ron Wilson the custodian of the official marshal sign of the house. |
| HR 1023 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sam Krhovjak. |
| 71st 1st Called Session | |
| HR 142 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring July 15, 1989, to be Bleeker Twins Day in Texas. |
| 71st 3rd Called Session | |
| HR 106 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mark and Tricia Spriggs. |
| 71st 5th Called Session | |
| HB 128 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the collection of criminal history records and criminal justice information. |
| HCR 29 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of State Trooper Glen Perkins. |
| 71st 6th Called Session | |
| HB 39 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Relating to the collection of criminal history records and criminal justice information. |
| HB 68 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the imposition of court costs in certain criminal cases for the funding of the crime stoppers assistance account; making an appropriation. |
| HR 74 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Proclaiming June 1990 Texas Special Olympics "Special Heroes Month." |
| 70th Regular Session | |
| HB 103 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the liability of certain persons associated with nonprofit sports programs. |
| HB 104 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the liability of volunteers of nonprofit organizations. |
| HB 293 |
Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the issuance of custom bronze and gold-plated license plates. |
| HB 300 |
Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to certain rates to be charged under the catastrophe property insurance pool. |
| HB 340 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the form of the ballot in connection with uncontested races. |
| HB 635 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87 Caption: Relating to the preservation and use of evidence in certain offenses. |
| HB 702 |
Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to local crime stoppers programs; making an appropriation. |
| HB 911 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87 Caption: Relating to statewide emergency telephone number service and authorizing the imposition of fees. |
| HB 992 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while intoxicated if the defendant has previously been convicted of that offense two or more times. |
| HB 993 |
Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call Caption: Relating to inspection and approval of structures under the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Pool. |
| HB 1106 |
Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program to initiate, expand, maintain, and improve emergency medical services and to provide trauma care, and to fees imposed on conviction of certain offenses arising under laws regulating the operation of a motor vehicle. |
| HB 1107 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the registration of certain motor vehicles, to the disposition of certain registration fees, and to fees for personalized license plates. |
| HB 1508 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the liability of a regional transportation authority and an independent contractor of the authority. |
| HB 2005 |
Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call Caption: Relating to the designation of a person as the father of an illegitimate child. |
| HB 2006 |
Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to birth and death records. |
| HB 2010 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to health care providers who may receive benefits under certain insurance policies. |
| HB 2011 |
Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87 Caption: Relating to the authority of a city to establish a public improvement district and to undertake and finance projects benefiting the district. |
| HB 2233 |
Last Action: Pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the maximum property tax rate a rural fire prevention district may adopt. |
| HB 2402 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the establishment of regional correctional facilities. |
| HB 2403 |
Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the establishment of a system to maintain criminal history records. |
| HCR 133 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Girl Scout leader Sadie Tucker. |
| HJR 103 |
Last Action: Pending in subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to raise the maximum property tax rate that may be adopted by rural fire prevention districts. |
| HR 514 | Caption: In memory of the Reverend W. Hal Brooks. |
| HR 572 | Caption: Honoring Burt Burleson. |
| 70th 2nd Called Session | |
| HB 34 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the issuance of custom bronze and gold-plated license plates. |
| HB 35 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the registration of certain motor vehicles, to the disposition of certain registration fees, and to fees for personalized license plates. |
| HCR 61 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating September 11, 1987, as 9-1-1 Emergency Number Day in Texas. |
| 69th Regular Session | |
| HB 1413 |
Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to certain inmates of the Texas Department of Corrections participating in a work program at state schools. |
| HB 1414 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the registration of a motor vehicle owned by a person who is 65 years of age or older. |
| HB 1575 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the registration of a motor vehicle for which personalized prestige license plates are issued. |
| HB 1653 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the period for which certain motor vehicle may be registered and the disposition of certain registration fees. |
| HB 1654 |
Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to licensing of surplus lines agents. |
| HB 1655 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of an advisory commission to study the establishment of the 9-1-1 telephone number as the primary emergency telephone number in the state. |
| HB 1665 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to prophylaxis for newborns; amending the Texas Venereal Disease Act. |
| HB 1748 |
Last Action: Laid on the table Caption: Relating to seizure and disposition of certain property used in the unlawful taking, possession, transportation, purchase, or sale of certain wild animals, birds, and aquatic life and to the seizure and disposition of certain property containing wild animals, birds, or aquatic life. |
| HB 2260 |
Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested cal. Caption: Relating to the form of the ballot in an electronic voting system. |
| HB 2261 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the time for the canvass of the general election returns by the state canvassing board. |
| HR 111 | Caption: Honoring J. P. Richards, assistant superintendent for finance of Birdville Independent School District. |
| 69th 2nd Called Session | |
| HB 61 |
Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to registration of a motor vehicle for which personalized license plates are issued. |
| HB 67 |
Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to the registration of certain motor vehicles, to the disposition of certain registration fees, and to fees for personalized license plates. |
| HCR 26 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Claudia Carroll, Donald Martin, Carolyn Minter, Derrick Ruth, Judy Sisson and Kathleen Stonewall for representing Texas in the national "America Buckles Up/Border-to-Border" campaign. |
| 69th 3rd Called Session | |
| HR 104 | Caption: Honoring Representative Carlyle Smith. |