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HB 695 87-0 (2021) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 784 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to a local agreement with the Department of State Health Services to improve laboratory capabilities in border counties. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3511 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3513 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3840 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the electronic filing system used for the filing of documents in courts of this state; authorizing the imposition of a fee for use of that system in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1007 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the electronic filing system used for the filing of documents in courts of this state; authorizing the imposition of a fee for use of that system in certain counties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1326 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to Texas Department of Transportation and regional mobility authority comprehensive development agreements for projects in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Jim Hogg Counties. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 2168 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Hidalgo County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 213 87-1 (2021) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley. Filed
HB 167 87-2 (2021) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley. Filed
HB 103 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1424 86-0 (2019) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to a local agreement with the Department of State Health Services to improve laboratory capabilities in border counties. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1643 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to Texas Department of Transportation and regional mobility authority comprehensive development agreements for projects in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 4717 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the creation of additional county courts at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4745 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the creation of additional county courts at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 891 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing and imposing fees; creating a criminal offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1121 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to public health laboratory capabilities in certain counties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1712 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation and a regional mobility authority to enter into a comprehensive development agreement for a project in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1715 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a study on the need for infrastructure improvements or designations of oversize and overweight vehicle corridors in certain counties. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1843 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Hidalgo County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1935 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of magistrates for Hidalgo County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2053 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the use of comprehensive development agreements for certain highway projects in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 46 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 169 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 474 85-0 (2017) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al. Relating to the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District; authorizing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1145 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the designation of a judicial district in Hidalgo County as the district court with preference for family law matters. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 1234 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to filing fees imposed in civil cases in Hidalgo County and Cameron County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1589 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliveira, René | et. al. Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 1796 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the use of comprehensive development agreements for certain highway projects in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 2276 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to an increase in and the use of the fee for permits issued for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo in Hidalgo County. House: Transportation Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2661 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the elimination of any preference given to cases and proceedings by the statutory county courts of Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2915 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 3235 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3372 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3444 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 907 in Hidalgo County as the Santa Ana National Wildlife Trail. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 4295 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to the county courts at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4296 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 540 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the filing fee imposed in civil cases in Hidalgo County and Cameron County. Filed
SB 1329 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1459 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to incentives to encourage landowners to destroy, remove, or treat citrus trees located in a pest management zone. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1508 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to filing fees imposed in civil cases in Hidalgo County, Cameron County, and Willacy County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1593 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Hidalgo County. Filed
SB 1594 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Hidalgo County. Filed
SB 1681 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the establishment of the Communicable Disease and Public Health Center. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1959 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 2227 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to an increase in the fee for permits issued for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo in Hidalgo County. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1968 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority. House: Transportation Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1969 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the issuance of certain permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles on certain highways. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
HB 2476 84-0 (2015) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the operations of health care funding districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2577 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority. House: Transportation Meeting cancelled
HB 2730 84-0 (2015) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al. Relating to the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District; authorizing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2868 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases and for recording certain documents in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3021 84-0 (2015) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to the establishment of a tactical training center in Hidalgo County by the Department of Public Safety. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Withdrawn from schedule
SB 1139 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government, the composition of certain juvenile boards, and the increase of certain filing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1350 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Hidalgo County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1591 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1737 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 83 in Hidalgo County as the World War II Veterans 349th Regt. 88th Inf. Div. Memorial Highway. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1961 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts in Hidalgo County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1964 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases and for recording certain documents in Hidalgo County and Cameron County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 349 83-0 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to electronically filing any court document in a criminal case in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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HB 363 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 474 83-0 (2013) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by a certain regional mobility authority for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo; authorizing a fee. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1000 83-0 (2013) Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a new university in South Texas within The University of Texas System. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 2424 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the designation of the part of U.S. Highway 83 Business in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties as a portion of the national Purple Heart Trail. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2428 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to a prohibition on delivering dental services under the Medicaid program and the child health plan program through a managed care model or arrangement in certain counties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2883 83-0 (2013) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3291 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of regional mobility authorities. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HJR 147 83-0 (2013) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the constitutional provision authorizing the creation of a hospital district in Hidalgo County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 24 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a new university in South Texas within The University of Texas System. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 477 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by a certain regional mobility authority for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1551 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the provision of affordable housing and other services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SJR 54 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the constitutional provision authorizing the creation of a hospital district in Hidalgo County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 2880 82-0 (2011) Author: Scott, Connie Relating to the organization of the Court of Appeals for the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3841 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 907 in Hidalgo County as Rudy Villarreal Road. House: Transportation
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
SB 1896 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 907 in Hidalgo County as Rudy Villarreal Boulevard. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 1709 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the random assignment of criminal and civil cases in district courts in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1884 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the conveyance of certain state real property from the Department of State Health Services to Hidalgo County for the provision of outpatient health care services or another public purpose. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 4576 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 1015 in Hidalgo County as the Bill Summers International Boulevard. House: Transportation
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on intent calendar
HB 4760 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the minimum salary that must be paid to county court at law judges in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4793 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of two additional county courts at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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HR 363 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron Recognizing October 14, 2008, as the centennial of Edinburg's designation as the seat of Hidalgo County. Reported enrolled
SB 1575 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the random assignment of criminal and civil cases in district courts in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1997 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 1015 in Hidalgo County as the Bill Summers International Boulevard. House: Transportation
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
SB 2469 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the creation of two additional county courts at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
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SB 843 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to creation of an additional judicial district in Hidalgo County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1890 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the salary of the judge of a county court at law in Hidalgo County. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 1153 79-0 (2005) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al. Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2977 79-0 (2005) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to the establishment of criminal law hearing officers in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3570 79-0 (2005) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HR 847 79-0 (2005) Author: Peña, Aaron Welcoming visitors from the Delta Area in Hidalgo County and recognizing March 21, 2005, as Delta Day at the State Capitol. Reported enrolled
SB 1477 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of two additional judicial districts in Hidalgo County and to the jurisdiction of certain district courts in that county. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 1875 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 868 78-0 (2003) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to certain telephone calls in Cameron and Hidalgo counties. House: Regulated Industries Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3544 78-0 (2003) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto Relating to establishing a pilot program to prevent certain juveniles from crossing the border between this state and Mexico. House: Border and International Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2023 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 3171 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the creation, composition, and operation of certain district courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
House refuses to concur-reported
HB 3248 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of the County Criminal Court at Law of Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3696 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 5 of Hidalgo County, to redesignating the County Court at Law No. 3 of Hidalgo County as the Probate Court of Hidalgo County, and to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts in Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 593 76-0 (1999) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of three judicial districts in Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 959 75-0 (1997) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 2332 75-0 (1997) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to permitting the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System to convey an interest in certain real property to a political subdivision located in Hidalgo County. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 3379 75-0 (1997) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the preference for hearing juvenile and family law cases in the 206th Judicial District Court of Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3556 75-0 (1997) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the county courts at law of Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 743 75-0 (1997) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the preference for hearing juvenile and family law matters in the 197th and 206th district courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Point of order sustained
SB 1777 75-0 (1997) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the creation of one judicial district in Hidalgo County. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 81 74-0 (1995) Author: Munoz, Sergio Relating to the private practice of law by a judge of a statutory county court of Hidalgo County. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 3181 74-0 (1995) Author: Munoz, Sergio
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the private practice of law by a judge of a statutory county court of Hidalgo County. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1171 74-0 (1995) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the district courts in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 722 73-0 (1993) Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to authority of a law enforcement officer in Hidalgo County to refer a child to the Hidalgo County court conference committee. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1929 73-0 (1993) Author: Munoz, Sergio Relating to the private practice of law by the judge of a statutory county court of Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HR 25 73-0 (1993) Author: De La Garza, Eddie Requesting the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to substantially raise the FHA loan limit for Hidalgo County to enable more families to participate in the program. House: Investments & Banking Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 581 73-0 (1993) Author: Lucio, Eddie Relating to the private practice of law by a judge of a statutory county court of Hidalgo County. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HR 859 72-0 (1991) Author: Counts, David Honoring American military personnel from Jones County for their important role in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Reported enrolled
HR 46 72-4 (1992) Author: De La Garza, Eddie | et. al. Requesting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to substantially raise the FHA loan limit for Hidalgo County to enable more families to participate in the program. House: State Affairs Coauthor Authorized
HB 1470 71-0 (1989) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1684 71-0 (1989) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the authority of the Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County and Commissioners Court of Cameron County to pay an automobile allowance to the district judges having jurisdiction in Hidalgo County and Cameron... House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3065 71-0 (1989) Author: Moreno, Alex | et. al.
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the county courts at law in Hidalgo County and to the operation of the adult probation department in the county. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 3136 71-0 (1989) Author: Cuellar, Renato | et. al.
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the travel expenditures made by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 3196 71-0 (1989) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to public defenders in certain courts in Hidalgo County. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 2600 70-0 (1987) Author: Moreno, Alex Relating to the county courts at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs Posting rule suspended
SCR 65 70-0 (1987) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: Moreno, Alex
Encouraging the support of United States Senators Bentsen and Gramm and United States Congressmen Ortiz and de la Garza for the consolidation of the MSA's in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 1713 69-0 (1985) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of two judicial districts composed of Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1469 69-0 (1985) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to authority to establish a foreign trade zone and subzones in Hidalgo County. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Received from the Senate
HB 359 68-0 (1983) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the compensation of the judges of the district courts in Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 373 68-0 (1983) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the terms of court of certain district courts in Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 2304 68-0 (1983) Author: Moreno, Alex
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to approval of bonds and taxes by the qualified voters of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
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HB 2433 68-0 (1983) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Hidalgo County and the County Court at Law No.2 of Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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SB 913 68-0 (1983) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned real property in Hidalgo County and to certain powers and duties of the Board of Directors of the University System of South Texas. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
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SB 1234 68-0 (1983) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to the Hildago County Drainage District No. 1; granting it the power to issue bonds upon a majority vote of the qualified electors; providing for severability; making findings relative to publication; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Natural Resources Testimony taken
HB 1241 67-0 (1981) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of the 292nd and 293rd Judicial Districts composed of Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs No action taken
SB 1264 67-0 (1981) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Hidalgo County. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to subcommittee
HB 778 66-0 (1979) Author: Looney, Cullen Relating to creation of the 273rd Judicial District, composed of Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Subcommittee on Judicial Districts
HB 1145 66-0 (1979) Author: Looney, Cullen Relating to a branch of Texas State Technical Institute in Hidalgo County. House: Higher Education Coauthor authorized
SB 403 66-0 (1979) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to creation of the 273rd Judicial District, composed of Hidalgo County. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to subcommittee
SB 613 66-0 (1979) Author: Longoria, Raul
Sponsor: Looney, Cullen
Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, procedures, powers, and authority of the County Court at Law No. 3 of Hidalgo County; providing for the terms, judge, and personnel of the court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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SB 658 66-0 (1979) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to a branch of Texas State Technical Institute in Hidalgo County. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
HB 1695 65-0 (1977) Author: Torres, Ruben M. Relating to the location of a medical school to be established by The University of Texas System. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 2135 65-0 (1977) Author: Looney, Cullen Relating to terms of the County Court at Law of Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2138 65-0 (1977) Author: Looney, Cullen
Sponsor: Longoria, Raul
Relating to use of bonds of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 as investments for certain entities and security for certain funds. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2158 65-0 (1977) Author: Looney, Cullen Relating to creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Hidalgo County and making other provisions relative to the court. House: Judicial Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 920 65-0 (1977) Author: Longoria, Raul
Sponsor: Looney, Cullen
Creating the County Court at Law No. 2 of Hidalgo County; providing for its terms, jurisdiction, and procedures; adjusting the jurisdiction between the various courts; providing for exchange of benches and for administration of cases and dockets between the courts; fixing the qualifications of the judge and providing for his election or appointment, his term, compensation, and his powers and duties; providing for the appointment or election of a special judge; providing for the necessary officers and employees and for juries. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 921 65-0 (1977) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to use of bonds of the Hidalgo County Drainage District Number One as security for certain public funds. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 922 65-0 (1977) Author: Longoria, Raul
Sponsor: Looney, Cullen
Relating to terms of the County Court at Law of Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1264 65-0 (1977) Author: Longoria, Raul
Sponsor: Looney, Cullen
Authorizing the Texas Employment Commission to sell and convey certain land located in the city of McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas; prescribing the procedures, terms, and conditions of sale and disposition of the proceeds. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Calendars
HB 1101 64-0 (1975) Author: Torres, Ruben M. Relating to the establishment of a medical branch of The University of Texas System to be known as The University of Texas Medical School of the Rio Grande Valley. House: Higher Education Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2218 64-0 (1975) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony" Relating to the compensation of the shorthand reporter of the County Court at Law of Hidalgo County. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
SB 683 64-0 (1975) Author: Longoria, Raul
Sponsor: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the compensation of the court reporter of the County Court at Law of Hidalgo County. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 998 64-0 (1975) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to the creation of the 247th Judicial District, composed of Hidalgo County. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1079 64-0 (1975) Author: Longoria, Raul
Sponsor: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the authority of the Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County to regulate construction, land development, and subdivisions development in unincorporated areas; requiring the filing of subdivision plats and performance bonds approved by the commissioners court; providing procedures for adopting orders; authorizing fees; defining the territory covered by the Act; making transitional provisions. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained
SB 1087 64-0 (1975) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to the compensation of the Criminal District Attorney of Hidalgo County. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1378 63-0 (1973) Author: Montoya, Greg Relating to the creation of the 254th Judicial District, composed of Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary Committee hearing date
HB 1637 63-0 (1973) Author: McDonald, Felix
Sponsor: Longoria, Raul
Relating to the compensation of the Criminal District Attorney and judge of the County Court at Law in Hidalgo County; amending Subsection (b), Section 2, Chapter 89, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959, as amended; amending Subsection (a), Section 11, Chapter 25, Acts of the 52nd Legislature, 1951, as amended (Article 1970-341, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HB 1700 63-0 (1973) Author: Rodriguez, Lindsey
Sponsor: Longoria, Raul
Relating to compensation of members of the Hidalgo County Juvenile Board; amending Subsection (a), Section 2, Chapter 186, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965 (Article 5139TT, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SB 690 63-0 (1973) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to the creation of the 254th Judicial District, composed of Hidalgo County. Senate: Jurisprudence Reported favorably
SB 890 63-0 (1973) Author: Longoria, Raul
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Lindsey
Relating to the compensation of the criminal district attorney and judge of the county court at law in Hidalgo County; amending Subsection (b), Section 2, Chapter 89, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959, as amended; amending Subsection (a), Section 11, Chapter 25, Acts of the 52nd Legislature, 1951, as amended (Article 1970-341, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
House passage as amended reported
SB 962 63-0 (1973) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to compensation of members of the Hidalgo County Juvenile Board. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 386 62-0 (1971) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to the salary of the criminal district attorney of Hidalgo County.
HB 387 62-0 (1971) Author: Atwood, A.C. "Bud"
Sponsor: Bates, James S.
Relating to the salary of the judge of the County Court at Law of Hidalgo County.
HB 1379 62-0 (1971) Author: Atwood, A.C. "Bud"
Sponsor: Bates, James S.
Relating to creating and establishing, without consent of political subdivisions, a conservation and reclamation district known as McAllen Foreign-Trade Zone Utility District of Hidalgo County, Texas.
HB 519 61-0 (1969) Author: McDonald, Felix | et. al. Relating to validating the boundaries and creation of Hidalgo County Road District No. 14, of Hidalgo County, Texas, and the bonds authorized by election in the district on November 2, 1968.
HB 1278 61-0 (1969) Author: McDonald, Felix | et. al. Relating to the creation, establishment, maintenance and operation of "Hidalgo County Drainage District Number Two".
HB 1356 61-0 (1969) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to the compensation of the court reporter of the County Court at Law of Hidalgo County.
SB 715 61-0 (1969) Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" Relating to the creation, establishment, maintenance and operation of Hidalgo County Drainage District Number Two.
HB 404 59-0 (1965) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of Texas College of Arts and Industries to convey certain state-owned land located in Hidalgo and Kleberg Counties and to purchase certain land in Hidalgo County.
HB 662 59-0 (1965) Author: McDonald, Felix | et. al. Relating to the Hidalgo County Juvenile Board and Juvenile Probation Officer.
SB 53 59-0 (1965) Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" Relating to amending certain Acts by conferring on the board of Regents of Pan American College the power of eminent domain.
SB 156 59-0 (1965) Author: Reagan, Bruce A. Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of Texas College of Arts and Industries to convey certain state-owned land located in Hidalgo and Kleberg Counties and to purchase certain land in Hidalgo County.
SB 529 59-0 (1965) Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" Relating to the salary of the Judge of the County Court at Law of Hidalgo County.
HB 18 58-0 (1963) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" | et. al. Relating to creating Pan American College as a state supported institution of higher education.
HB 75 58-0 (1963) Author: Rodriguez, Lindsey | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of the Texas College of Arts and Industries to acquire land in Hidalgo County.
HB 759 58-0 (1963) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" | et. al. Relating to the hunting of wild pheasants in Hidalgo County, by adding the months of February and March to the open season and changing the minimum size of tract to two hundred and fifty (250) acres.
SB 7 58-0 (1963) Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" Relating to creating Pan American College as a state-supported institution of higher education.
SB 259 58-0 (1963) Author: Reagan, Bruce A. Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of the Texas College of Arts and Industries to acquire land in Hidalgo County; pledging future revenue of land acquired and bookstore revenue to secure a lien on land acquired.
SB 464 58-0 (1963) Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" Relating to giving any drainage district in Hidalgo, Willacy, and Cameron Counties, in this state, which district has heretofore or shall hereafter be converted into a conservation or reclamation district, the right to enter into contracts for the construction of improvements with the Government of the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, providing that it may then execute contracts and providing for payment of obligations incurred thereunder by providing a severability clause.
HB 677 57-0 (1961) Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful to take, hunt, kill or posess any game bird or animal in Cameron, Willacy, Hidalgo and Starr Counties; providing a penalty for the violation of any of the provision of this Act; providing for the effective date of this Act.
HB 740 57-0 (1961) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to creating and establishing Road District Number 12 of Hidalgo County, Texas.
HB 1126 57-0 (1961) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" Relating to excluding certain described lands from Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 2.
HB 34 57-3 (1962) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" | et. al. Relating to creating Pan American College in Hidalgo County, Texas, and providing for organization, control and management of the College, the appointment of a Board of Regents, and selection of a President; providing for effective date of September 1, 1965, and blending of organization with Pan American College until September 1, 1965.
SB 77 57-3 (1962) Author: Hudson, Hubert R. Relating to creating Pan American College in Hidalgo County, Texas, and providing for organization, control and management of the college, the appointment of a Board of Regents, and selection of a President; providing for effective date of September 1, 1965, and blending of organization with Pan American College until that date.
HB 148 56-0 (1959) Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" | et. al. Relating to confirming the existence of the Constitutional Office of Criminal District Attorney of Hidalgo County, Texas and insuring the continuance thereof.
HB 985 56-0 (1959) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" | et. al. Relating to an Act to be known as "The Hidalgo County Hospital District Law of 1959"; providing an effective date.
HJR 39 56-0 (1959) Author: Preston, George L. Proposing an amendment providing that the Legislature may authorize the creation of a Hospital District co-extensive with Lamar County, having certain stated powers and duties and subject to certain stated limitations.
HJR 61 56-0 (1959) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" | et. al. Proposing an amendment providing that the Legislature may authorize the creation of a county wide hospital district in Hidalgo County, upon approval thereof by the qualified, taxpaying voters of said County.
HB 28 56-2 (1959) Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts by correcting the boundary description of Hidalgo County Road District Number 11.
SB 16 56-2 (1959) Author: Hudson, Hubert R. Relating to amending certain acts by correcting the boundary description of Hidalgo County Road District Number 11.
HB 48 56-3 (1959) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" | et. al. Relating to creating and establishing Road District Number 12 of Hildalgo County, Texas, for the purpose of the construction, operation, and maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or in aid thereof.
SB 26 56-3 (1959) Author: Hudson, Hubert R. Relating to creating and establishing Road District Number 12 of Hidalgo County, Texas, for the purpose of the construction, operation, and maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or in aid thereof, describing the territory included therein.
HB 160 55-0 (1957) Author: Ellis, Jr., John Taylor Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, in consideration of certain benefits accruing and to accrue to the State, to convey to the United States of America certain land in Hidalgo County, Texas for the construction thereon of a federal horticultural and soils laboratory building at no expense to the State of Texas; providing for reservation of all minerals to the State of Texas for the use and benefit of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas.
HB 559 55-0 (1957) Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer | et. al. Relating to providing for the appointment by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of special judges trying the case of the State of Texas and certain Cities Plaintiffs vs. Hidalgo County Control and Improvement District and any other case constituting the cause of action, claim, intervention, cross-claim, counterclaim, third-party claim, or controversy severed from such case, and any ancillary matter in connection with such case or cases; making an appropriation.
HB 560 55-0 (1957) Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer | et. al. Relating to authorizing additional compensation and expenses for certain district judges trying the case of the State of Texas and certain Cities Plaintiffs vs. Hidalgo County Control and Improvement District, etc; making necessary appropriation.
SB 106 55-0 (1957) Author: Hudson, Hubert R. | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, in consideration of certain benefits accruing and to accrue to the state, to convey to the United States of America certain land in Hidalgo County, Texas for the construction thereon of a federal horticultural and soils laboratory building at no expense to the State of Texas.
HB 324 54-0 (1955) Author: Garrett, Gustin "Gus" | et. al. Relating to changing the name of Willacy County Water Control and Improvement District Number One, a water control and improvement district having its territory within the Counties of Hidalgo and Willacy, in the State of Texas, to Hidalgo and Willacy Counties Water Control and Improvement District Number One.
HB 352 54-0 (1955) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" | et. al. Relating to abolishing the Special 139th District Court for Hidalgo county and providing for a permanent District Court to be known as the 139th Judicial District Court of Hidalgo County; prescribing the jurisdiction and terms of such court; providing for the appointment, election and compensation of the judge of said court, making the Special 139th District Court a permanent district court; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause.
HB 929 54-0 (1955) Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer | et. al. Relating to constituting a local law for the maintenance of public highways for Hidalgo County; prescribing penalties.
HB 933 54-0 (1955) Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer Relating to regulating the hunting of wild pheasants in Hidalgo County; prescribing the season and the conditions under which wild pheasants may be hunted, taken or killed; prohibiting the hunting, taking or killing of wild pheasants at any other season or under any other conditions and providing a penalty for violation; repealing conflicting laws.
SB 159 54-0 (1955) Author: Kelley, Rogers | et. al. Relating to changing the name of Willacy County Water Control and Improvement District Number One, a water control and improvement district having its territory within the Counties of Hidalgo and Willacy, in the State of Texas to Hidalgo and Willacy Counties Water Control and Improvement District Number One.
HB 633 53-0 (1953) Author: Murray, Menton J. Relating to creating an additional Judicial District to be composed of the counties of Hidalgo, Willacy, and Cameron, and providing a court therefor to be known as the 138th Judicial District Court.
SB 13 53-0 (1953) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to detaching certain lands from Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 14; finding notice of intent to apply for passage of such Act to have been given.
SB 202 53-0 (1953) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to validating the creation, organization, boundaries, and boundaries of Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 15 and the annexation of lands thereto.
HB 85 53-1 (1954) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" | et. al. Relating to creating an additional Judicial District to be composed of Hidalgo County, and providing a court therefor to be known as the 139th Judicial District Court; providing an effective date.
HB 161 52-0 (1951) Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison Relating to creating a County Court at Law of Hidalgo County; making said court a court of record; prescribing its jurisdiction, civil, including matters of eminent domain, criminal and probate, and conforming to such jurisdiction the jurisdiction of the County Court of Hidalgo County and the jurisdiction of the district court of the 92nd Judicial District; providing for the transfer of matters and proceedings from the County Court of Hidalgo County and the district court of the 92nd Judicial District.
HB 635 52-0 (1951) Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison Relating to providing that Hidalgo County, Texas, may deposit with the State Treasurer an amount sufficient to pay, and for the purpose of paying, all of its water improvement bonds together with the interest thereon to the date when they become due or optional for prior payment and the contract premium.
HB 725 52-0 (1951) Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as "Valley Acres Water District."
SB 21 52-0 (1951) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to creating the County Court at Law of Hidalgo County; making said court a court of record; prescribing its jurisdiction, civil, including matters of eminent domain, criminal and probate, and conforming to such jurisdiction the jurisdiction of the County Court of Hidalgo County and the jurisdiction of the district court of the 92nd Judicial District.
SB 279 52-0 (1951) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to providing that Hidalgo County, Texas, may deposit with the State Treasurer an amount sufficient to pay, and for the purpose of paying, all of its water improvement bonds together with the interest thereon to the date when they become due or optional for prior payment and the contract premium, if any.
HB 799 51-0 (1949) Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison Relating to creating and establishing Road District Number 9 of Hidalgo County, Texas, for the purpose of the construction, operation, and maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or in aid thereof; providing that the provisions of this Act shall prevail in the event of conflict with any other General or Special Laws; providing that if any provision hereof is held to be invalid such holding shall not affect the other provisions hereof.
HB 801 51-0 (1949) Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency Hidalgo County, to which State General Fund ad valorem taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject.
HB 842 51-0 (1949) Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison Relating to creating and establishing Hidalgo County Road District Number 11 in Hidalgo County, Texas, for the purpose of the construction, operation, and maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or in aid thereof; providing that if any provision hereof is held to be invalid such holding shall not affect the other provisions hereof.
SB 156 51-0 (1949) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to creating and establishing Hidalgo County Road District Number 10 in Hidalgo County, Texas for the purpose of the construction, operation, and maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads and turnpikes, or in aid thereof; providing that the provisions of this Act shall prevail in the event of conflict with any other General or Special Laws; providing that if any provision hereof is held to be invalid such holding shall not affect the other provisions hereof.
SB 212 51-0 (1949) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to creating and establishing Road District Number 9 of Hidalgo County, Texas, under Article III, Section 52 of the Constitution of Texas for the purpose of construction, operation, and maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or in aid thereof; providing that the provisions of this Act shall prevail in the event of conflict with any other General or Special Laws; providing that if any provision hereof is held to be invalid such holding shall not affect the other provisions hereof.
SB 246 51-0 (1949) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to to repealing the special game law (buck deer) for Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties.
SB 359 51-0 (1949) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to granting an easement to the United States in and to the bed and the banks of the Rio Grande River from Ft. Quitman to the mouth of said river for the construction of Government Projects.
SB 363 51-0 (1949) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency, Hidalgo County, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters relating to the subject.
SB 437 51-0 (1949) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to creating and establishing Hidalgo County Road District Number 11 in Hidalgo County, Texas, under Article III, Section 52 of the Constitution of Texas for the purpose of the construction, operation, and maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads or turnpikes, or in aid thereof; providing that the provisions of this Act shall prevail in the event of conflict with any other General or Special Laws; providing that if any provision hereof is held to be invalid such holding shall not affect the other provisions hereof.
HB 103 50-0 (1947) Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison Relating to amending relative to the remission of certain taxes on all property in Hidalgo County, by changing the period in said Act from the years 1935 to 1948, both inclusive, to the years 1935 to 1954, both inclusive; providing that if any part of this Act be held unconstitutional it shall not affect any other part of this Act.
SB 74 50-0 (1947) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to granting and donating of certain taxes on all property in Hidalgo County, by changing the period in said Act from the years 1935 to 1948, both inclusive, to the years 1935 to 1954, both inclusive; providing that if any part of this Act be held unconstitutional if shall not affect any other part of this Act.
SB 317 50-0 (1947) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to fixing an open season on buck deer in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties.
SB 222 45-0 (1937) Author: Neal, Jim Relating to granting an easement from the State of Texas to the United States of certain lands in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties.
HB 867 44-0 (1935) Author: Celaya, Augustine | et. al. Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as the "Lower Rio Grande Flood Control District," to be a Governmental agency, body politic and corporate without power to mortgage its property, or levy taxes or assessments, or to pledge the credit of the State.
HB 999 44-0 (1935) Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby Relating to validating Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000) Improvement Bonds and Seven Hundred and Ninety-Four Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($794,500) Refunding Bonds of Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District Number 7, Hidalgo County, Texas, and proceedings had in connection therewith.
HB 101 44-1 (1935) Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby Relating to granting aid to the property in and inhabitants of Hidalgo County, Texas, and to Hidalgo County made necessary by reason of its location on the Gulf Coast and by reason of calamitous overflows, floods, storms and freezes which cause great destruction of property and loss of life.
SB 69 43-1 (1933) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to creating Valley Conservation and Reclamation District embracing the Counties of Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy.
HB 70 42-1 (1931) Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby Relating to amending statute relating to Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
HB 71 42-1 (1931) Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby Relating to excluding from the Donna Irrigation District, Hidalgo County No. 1, all of that land now lying within the corporate limits of the City of Donna.
HB 23 41-0 (1929) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers Relating to creating Hidalgo County Water Improvement District Number Five, in Hidalgo County, Texas, into a Water Control and Improvement District, without changing the name of said District, validating and approving all orders made by the Commissioners' Court of said county in respect to the original organization of said district as a Water Improvement District. House: Conservation & Reclamation
HB 459 41-0 (1929) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers Relating to creating Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6, in Hidalgo County, Texas.
HB 690 41-0 (1929) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers Relating to creating and validating Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 in Hidalgo County, Texas, as a Conservation and Reclamation District.
HB 735 41-0 (1929) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers Relating to creating Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District Number Seven, wholly within Hidalgo County and State of Texas.
SB 367 41-0 (1929) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to creating Willacy County Water Control and Improvement District Number 1, embracing lands in the counties of Willacy and Hidalgo, in the State of Texas, as a conservation and reclamation district and body politic and corporate, under Section 59, Article 16, of the Constitution, and defining its boundaries.
SB 368 41-0 (1929) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to creating Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6.
HB 38 41-4 (1930) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers Relating to creating Donna Irrigation District, Hidalgo County No. 1, in Hidalgo County, Texas.
HB 39 41-4 (1930) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers Relating to creating Hidalgo County Water Improvement District Number Six, in Hidalgo County, Texas.
HB 41 41-4 (1930) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers | et. al. Relating to Hidalgo and Cameron Counties Water District No. 9.
HB 630 40-0 (1927) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers Relating to creating the county court at law of Hidalgo County, Texas, fixing and defining the jurisdiction and terms thereof, prescribing the qualifications, manner of appointment and election thereof.
SB 450 40-0 (1927) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to creating and defining by metes and bounds Road District No. 1 of Hidalgo County, Texas for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating macadamized, graveled or paved roads and turnpikes, or in aid thereof.
HB 15 40-1 (1927) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers Relating to creating and defining by metes and bounds Road District No. Two of Hidalgo County, Texas, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating macadamized, graveled, or paved roads and turnpikes.
HB 630 39-0 (1925) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers Relating to creating a more efficient road system for Hidalgo county, Texas, by creating Hidalgo County Independent Road District No. 1, designation of said district and of any bonds thereof; providing that said district shall be vested with all the rights, powers and privileges conferred upon defined road districts by general law. House: Highways and Motor Traffic
HB 669 39-0 (1925) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers Relating to creating, establishing and incorporating the Hidalgo Independent School District in Hidalgo County, Texas, for free school purposes only; defining its boundaries; providing for the management and control thereof by a board of trustees. House: School Districts
SB 124 39-1 (1926) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to creating Road District Number One (1), in Hidalgo County, Texas, validating and approving all orders made by the commissioners' court of said county, in respect to the organization of said district. Senate: Stock and Stock Raising
SB 275 39-1 (1926) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to validating the creation of Common School Districts No. 5 and 6 of Hidalgo County, Texas, and Tabasco Consolidated Independent School District, in Hidalgo County, Texas, forming the Tabasco Consolidated Independent School District, in Hidalgo County, Texas. Senate: Educational Affairs
HB 4 38-0 (1923) Author: Lewis, A. L. | et. al. Relating to establishing and maintaining a horticultural and agricultural experiment station in the citrus belt of Cameron or Hidalgo County, Texas.
HB 556 38-0 (1923) Author: Dunlap, Edwin Donald "Ed" | et. al. Relating to amending certain statute creating and establishing four counties out of the territory embraced in the counties of Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy so as to provide for the collection of delinquent taxes in the new county as created and defined by the proper officers of said county.
SB 92 38-0 (1923) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to prescribing the time and fixing the terms of holding the district courts in the counties composing the Seventy-ninth Judicial District of Texas; creating the Ninety-third Judicial District of Texas to be composed of the county of Hidalgo.
SB 93 38-0 (1923) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to creating the Ninety-Third Judicial District and providing the time and fixing the terms of holding the district courts in the counties comprising said Ninety-Third Judicial District of Texas.
SB 281 38-0 (1923) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to releasing the inhabitants of and property of Hidalgo County for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the payment of taxes levied for State purposes because of great public calamities in said county.Treasury.
SB 298 38-0 (1923) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to creating, establishing and incorporating the Carlson Common School District No. 16 in Hidalgo County, Texas.
SB 417 38-0 (1923) Author: Dudley, Richard M. Relating to amending certain act requiring the Governor to appoint an inspector of hides and animals in certain counties so as to exclude El Paso County from the provisions of that law.
HB 83 38-2 (1923) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers Relating to creating, establishing and incorporating Common School District No. 17 in Hidalgo County, Texas, containing a portion of the territory in Hidalgo County, Texas, heretofore embraced in Common School District No 15, describing the metes and bounds thereof.
HB 235 38-2 (1923) Author: Bryant, Sam A. | et. al. Relating to repealing certain Act releasing the inhabitants of and property in Hidalgo county for a period of twenty-five years from the payment of taxes levied for state purposes because of great public calamities in said county.
HB 371 37-0 (1921) Author: Leslie, Jesse Edward Relating to creating and establishing out of the territory now embraced in the counties of Cameron, Willacy and Hidalgo, in the State of Texas, four counties, to be known as the counties of Cameron, Willacy, Hidalgo and Kenedy, each containing the superficial area of not less than seven hundred square miles.
SB 95 37-0 (1921) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to re-defining with greater certainty the territory within the Donna Independent School District.
SB 191 37-0 (1921) Author: Woods, James Hollins Relating to validating the authentication and acknowledgment of various instruments, where notarial seal did not conform to the law at the time such acknowledgment was made.
SB 232 37-0 (1921) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to providing that the Board of Trustees of Donna Independent School District may employ an attorney to represent the said district in the enforcement of its lien for taxes.
SB 233 37-0 (1921) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to providing that the Board of Trustees of Edinburg Independent School District may employ an attorney to represent the said district in the enforcement of its lien for taxes.
SB 274 37-0 (1921) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to creating the Sharyland Independent School District, situated in Hidalgo County, out of territory situated in the McAllen Independent School District.
HB 534 36-0 (1919) Author: Hill, Hood Relating to creating and incorporating the Pharr-San Juan Independent School District and defining its boundaries.
HB 603 36-0 (1919) Author: Hill, Hood Relating to creating, establishing and incorporating the Edinburg Independent School District in Hidalgo county, Texas, for free school purposes only; defining its boundaries; providing for the management and control thereof by a board of trustees; providing for continuing in office certain members of the board, and determining manner of selection of tenure of office and providing time and manner of election thereof, and providing for temporary management and control of said district.
HB 604 36-0 (1919) Author: Hill, Herman B. Relating to creating, establishing and incorporating the Donna Independent School District in Hidalgo County, Texas for free school purposes only; defining its boundaries; providing for the management and control thereof by a board of trustees; providing for continuing in office of certain members of the board and the election of the other members of the board, and determining manner of selection of tenure of office and providing time and manner of election thereof, and providing for temporary management and control of said district.
SB 377 36-0 (1919) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to creating and establishing and incorporating the Donna Independent School District in Hidalgo County, Texas; defining its boundaries, etc. Senate: Educational Affairs
SB 14 36-2 (1919) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to creating, establishing and incorporating Hidalgo Common School District No. 15, in Hidalgo County, Texas, containing a portion of the territory in Hidalgo County, Texas, heretofore embraced in Pharr-San Juan Independent School District, describing the metes and bounds thereof, placing said Hidalgo Common School District No. 15 under the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County.
SB 15 36-2 (1919) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to amending Chapter 85, House Bill No. 603, enacted by the Thirty-sixth Legislature at its Regular Session, creating Edinburg Independent School District in Hidalgo County, Texas, by amending Section 1 thereof, revising the metes and bounds of said District, and by amending Section 11 thereof, providing for bond of assessor and collector authorized by said House Bill 603, and fixing his compensation.
SB 16 36-2 (1919) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to amending Chapter 68, House Bill No. 534, enacted by the Thirty-sixth Legislation at its Regular Session, creating the Pharr-San Juan Independent School District, by amending Section 1 thereof.
HB 848 35-0 (1917) Author: Thomason, William Edgar Relating to creating and incorporating the Mercedes Independent School District in Hidalgo county.
SB 489 35-0 (1917) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to creating and incorporating the Mercedes Independent School District in Hidalgo County, Texas, for free school purposes only.
HB 318 34-0 (1915) Author: Strayhorn, L. P. Relating to creating a more efficient road system for Hidalgo county, Texas, and making the county commissioners of said county ex officio road commissioners, and prescribing their duties as such, and providing for their compensation as road commissioners, and defining the powers and duties of such county commissioners, and providing for the appointment of road overseers and defining their duties, and for the working of county convicts on the public roads of said county, and providing for officer's fees, and rewards and penalties for said convicts and rewards for the capture of escaped convicts.
HB 321 34-0 (1915) Author: Bates, Lawrence H. Relating to amending a certain Statute placing Cameron, Hidalgo and Starr counties under the provisions of the Hide and Animal inspection law.
HB 677 34-0 (1915) Author: Haney, Edgar Pierce Relating to creating the McAllen Independent School District, in Hidalgo county, Texas.
HB 355 28-0 (1903) Author: York, Oliver S. Relating to increasing civil jurisdiction of the County Court of Bee County.
SB 297 21-0 (1889) Relating to authorizing the county commissioners court of Hidalgo County to issue bonds for the protection of the court house and jail and other property from further erosion of the Rio Grande River, and to levy a tax to pay the interest and principal thereof.
HB 28 18-0 (1883) Relating to restoring to and conferring upon the county courts of Comanche, El Paso, Presidio, Pecos, Tom Green and Hidalgo counties, the civil and criminal jurisdiction heretofore belonging to said courts under the Constitution and general statutes of the State, conforming the jurisdiction of the district courts to such change, and repealing all laws in conflict with the provisions of this act


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