HB 63 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the apportionment and composition of the districts of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 301 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to a certain requirement for an open-enrollment charter school's initial application or expansion amendment.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1046 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 1066 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 1550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
HB 1610 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 2137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 2652 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to establishing an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
HB 3932 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4507 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to federal election practices and procedures.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 63 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature or as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing procedures to fill a vacancy in the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HJR 123 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the preservation of communities of interest in the apportionment of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HJR 152 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain organizational and procedural matters related to the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 61 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation and duties of the unfunded mandates interagency work group.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 590 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
SB 711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 2044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SJR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
HB 237 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to federal election practices and procedures.
Filed
HB 309 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence.
Filed
HJR 8 87-1 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the preservation of communities of interest in the apportionment of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
Filed
HJR 27 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain organizational and procedural matters related to the legislature.
Filed
SB 34 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Filed
SJR 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
Filed
HB 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 106 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the payment by warrant of salaries of members of the house of representatives and their staffs when a call of the house of representatives has been ordered.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
HB 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting Senate: Redistricting, Special
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HJR 3 87-3 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the preservation of communities of interest in the apportionment of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
SB 52 87-3 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education, the oversight of certain capital projects at those institutions, and the designation of certain appropriated funds allocated to those institutions.
House: Appropriations Senate: Higher Education
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SJR 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
Filed
SJR 10 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
Filed
HB 1282 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 3178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to an interim house study regarding retrospective denial by health benefit plans of health benefit claims for emergency care.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 3412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government.
House: House Administration Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 4504 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the appointment of certain judicial offices, a board for considering the qualification of applicants for judicial office, and a nonpartisan election for the retention or rejection of a person appointed to those offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3986 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 4072 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an election contest.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HR 3334 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Honoring members of the Texas House of Representatives who served in the United States military during the Vietnam War.
Reported enrolled
SB 63 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for and time that a person may serve in certain offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SJR 6 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide qualifications for and limit the time that a person may serve in certain offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 2831 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to procedures for the house of representatives to convene and conduct business when the legislature is not in session; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3846 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HJR 146 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature or as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1 83-1 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Legislature and the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
House: Redistricting, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3 83-1 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting, Select
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 14 83-1 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 17 83-1 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 32 83-1 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting, Select
Referred to Redistricting, Select
SB 1 83-1 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Legislature and the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
Senate: Redistricting, Select
No action taken in committee
SB 3 83-1 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting, Select Senate: Redistricting, Select
Effective on 9/24/13
HB 150 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting Senate: Redistricting, Select
Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/11
HB 3634 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to creditable service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the transfer of that credit between classes of membership for certain state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3843 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the election of the speaker of the house of representatives.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4223 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the composition of certain state representative districts.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HJR 33 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the house of representatives to provide for the removal of the speaker.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 134 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 50 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the election of the speaker of the house of representatives by a public vote conducted by a roll call vote or electronic voting machine.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HR 2523 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Expressing appreciation from the freshman members of the Texas House to "Mr.SpeakerMembers".
Reported enrolled
HB 2394 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the composition of certain districts of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 3250 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to a study of flood control in certain counties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3633 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the confirmation of state and district officers appointed by the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 48 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the removal of justices of the peace by the legislature and specifying when the house and the senate may consider the removal of justices of the peace and other officers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 53 78-0 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds vote of the membership of the house of representatives to enact certain tax or fee bills.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 3 78-3 (2003)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 4 78-3 (2003)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 2 78-3 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
Filed
HB 150 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, DelwinSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the composition of the districts of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting Senate: Redistricting
Placed on intent calendar
HB 181 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the organizing of the house of representatives if the terms of house members are increased to four years.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1056 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the composition of the general investigating committee of the house of representatives and to certain records of a legislative general investigating committee.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3453 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the composition of districts of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HJR 18 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for four-year terms of office for members of the house of representatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 20 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the composition of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2365 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to training and education for legislative employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 70 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the composition of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 34 71-0 (1989)
Author: Beauchamp, Jerry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the terms of members of the house of representatives from two years to four years.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HR 894 71-0 (1989)
Author: Price, Albert
Honoring members of the house of representatives who are veterans of military service.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Reported enrolled
HJR 71 70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the date on which the term of office of a member of the house of representatives begins.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 76 70-0 (1987)
Author: Patronella, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the apportionment of senate and house districts according to population.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 106 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for annual budget sessions, to provide for an apportionment of senate and house districts according to population, and to provide for terms of four years for members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 112 70-0 (1987)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the terms of members of the house of representatives from two years to four years.
House: State Affairs
Record vote
HJR 16 70-2 (1987)
Author: Beauchamp, Jerry
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the order of business of the house of representatives and senate when convened in a regular session.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 245 69-0 (1985)
Author: Messer, BillSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the use of gifts made to the State Preservation Board to repay the house of representatives for certain renovation expenditures.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
HB 318 69-0 (1985)
Author: Gibson, BruceSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to exempting unopposed candidates from filing reports required to be filed within 48 hours of accepting certain contributions.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 753 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to the composition of certain representative districts.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1077 69-0 (1985)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to the composition of certain representative districts.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 23 69-0 (1985)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase from two years to four years the term of office for a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Elections
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HJR 29 69-0 (1985)
Author: Carriker, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase from two years to four years the term of office for a state representative and to limit the number of consecutive years a person may serve in the house or senate.
House: Elections
Considered by s/c in formal meeting
HJR 49 69-0 (1985)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the number of times a person may be elected governor, lieutenant governor, or speaker of the house of representatives.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HR 272 69-0 (1985)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Wishing all members of the house of representatives a "Happy Birthday" for 1985.
Referred to subcommittee
HR 485 69-0 (1985)
Author: Ragsdale, Paul
Instructing the House of Representatives to perform a comprehensive interim study of the laws of the State of Texas and the practices of the state and its political subdivisions pertaining to deposits and investments of public funds.
Coauthor authorized
HB 84 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to election contests for the offices of state senator and state representative.
House: Elections
Referred to Committee on Elections
HB 1006 68-0 (1983)
Author: Shea, GwynSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to election contests for the offices of state senator and state representative.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1389 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the apportionment of the state into representative districts.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2240 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to apportionment of Dallas County into representative districts.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2241 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the apportionment of El Paso and Bexar Counties into representative districts.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2247 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to apportionment of certain portions of the state into representitive districts.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 5 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for trial of election contests for the office of state representative in the courts.
House: Elections
Referred to Committee on Elections
HJR 11 68-0 (1983)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the number of times a person may be elected speaker of the house of representatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 12 68-0 (1983)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase from two years to four years the term of office for a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee unfavorably
HR 568 68-0 (1983)
Author: Coody, Bill
Honoring house members with birthdays during the legislative interim.
HB 62 68-2 (1984)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to an appropriation to the house of representatives to fund a study of rail passenger service.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
HR 105 68-2 (1984)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Endorsing the governor's salute to the women of the house of representatives on being made admirals in the Texas Navy.
HB 253 67-0 (1981)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to state representative districts in Aransas, Nueces, and San Patricio counties.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to Committee on Regions, Compacts, and Districts
HB 960 67-0 (1981)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to apportionment of the state into representative districts.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1117 67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the creation of a Planning Commission for the House of Representatives District 86.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1323 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to apportionment of the state into representative districts.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to Committee on Regions, Compacts, and Districts
HB 1682 67-0 (1981)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to election contests for the office of state senator and state representative.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
HR 98 67-0 (1981)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Requesting a special committee to study and clarify laws and rules relating to the conduct of House members.
House: State Affairs
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 143 67-1 (1981)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to the composition of State Representative District 23.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to Committee on Regions, Compacts, and Districts
HB 158 67-1 (1981)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the apportionment of the state into representative districts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 162 67-1 (1981)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the composition of State Representative Districts 23, 38, 81, 83, 86, 87 and 88.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HR 69 67-2 (1982)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Commending the Legislative, Financial, and Service Divisions of the House of Representatives.
HB 309 66-0 (1979)
Author: Coleman, RonaldSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the boundaries of State Representative Districts 72A and 72B.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1348 66-0 (1979)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the boundaries of state representative districts 17 and 78.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to Committee on Regions, Compacts & Districts
HB 1704 66-0 (1979)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to boundaries of state representative districts 32C and 32D.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1928 66-0 (1979)
Author: Webber, Bobby
Relating to the boundaries of state representative districts 32A and 32B.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Coauthor authorized
HJR 30 66-0 (1979)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to limit the length of time that a person may hold office of state senator or state representative.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 62 66-0 (1979)
Author: Smothers, Clay
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for four-year terms for state representatives.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 100 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Proposing an amendment to provide four year terms of office for members of the House of Representatives.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HR 15 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Creating the General Investigating Committee of the House of Representatives.
Committee appointed
HJR 56 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Proposing and amendment to the Texas Constitution to limit the length of time that a person may hold the office of State Senator or State Representative.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 73 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to provide four year terms of office for members of the House of Representatives.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
SJR 6 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to limit the length of time that a person may hold the office of State Senator or State Representative.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 67 64-0 (1975)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to restrictions on the authority of conference committees appointed to resolve disagreements between the senate and the house of representatives with regard to appropriations bills and tax bills.
House: Rules Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
HB 71 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, W.C. "Bud"
Relating to composition of Districts 32 and 42, Texas House of Representatives.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to subcommittee
HB 443 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schieffer, Tom
Relating to the place for filing an application to run for state senator or state representative in a primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Committee on Elections
HB 444 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schieffer, Tom
Relating to the place for candidates and political committees involved in state legislative races to file campaign statements and designations of campaign managers.
House: Elections
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 456 64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to the composition of state representative districts in Galveston and Chambers counties and part of Harris County.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to subcommittee
HB 533 64-0 (1975)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the composition of state representative districts in Tarrant County.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to subcommittee
HB 553 64-0 (1975)
Author: Reyes, Ben T.
Relating to the composition of state representative districts in Harris County.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to subcommittee
HB 817 64-0 (1975)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Relating to the composition of state representative districts in Hale, Lubbock, and Swisher Counties.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to subcommittee
HB 835 64-0 (1975)
Author: Denton, Lane
Relating to the composition of state representative districts in McLennan County.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to subcommittee
HB 841 64-0 (1975)
Author: Miller, Chris
Relating to the composition of state representative district 32 providing for single member districts therein.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to subcommittee
HB 966 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to the composition of state representative districts in Bexar County.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1097 64-0 (1975)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to apportionment of the state into representative districts.
House: Reapportionment
Effective immediately
HB 1288 64-0 (1975)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the composition of state representative districts in Travis County.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1370 64-0 (1975)
Author: Cartwright, Donald
Relating to the composition of state representative districts in Bexar County.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1813 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to the composition of state representative districts in Aransas, San Patricio, and Nueces counties; providing that provisions hereof shall be effective for the 65th Legislature; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2097 64-0 (1975)
Author: Slay, Chester
Relating to the composition of state representative districts in Jefferson, Jasper, Hardin, and Orange counties.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2107 64-0 (1975)
Author: Earle, Ronald
Relating to the composition of state representative districts in Travis County.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2121 64-0 (1975)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to accessibility of certain information developed in the legislative process.
House: House Administration
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 2207 64-0 (1975)
Author: Laney, JamesSponsor: Adams, Don
Making an appropriation to the House of Representatives and authorizing certain transfers.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SR 509 64-0 (1975)
Author: Meier, Bill
Creating Special Committee on legislative redistricting for House of Representatives.
Senate: Administration
HB 834 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to apportionment of the state into representative districts.
House: Reapportionment
Reported favorably
HB 911 63-0 (1973)
Author: Caldwell, NeilSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Appropriating Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to the Senate of the State of Texas, One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000) to the House of Representatives of the State of Texas and Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) to the Texas Legislative Council for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1973; and declaring an emergency.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Signed by the Governor
HB 1049 63-0 (1973)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to apportionment of the state into representative districts.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to Committee on Reapportionment
HB 1106 63-0 (1973)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to apportionment of the state into representative districts.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to Committee on Reapportionment
HB 1319 63-0 (1973)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to reapportionment of certain state representative districts.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to Committee on Reapportionment
HJR 57 63-0 (1973)
Author: Short, E.L.
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to provide four-year terms for members of the house of representatives.
House: Rules
Referred to Committee on Rules
HR 113 63-0 (1973)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Challenging the Capitol Press to a basketball game with the Members of the House.
House: Rules
Adopted
HR 138 63-0 (1973)
Author: Cole, James D.
Creating steering committee to cooperate in a study of the operations of the House.
Votes recorded
HR 167 63-0 (1973)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Challenging the Press to a basketball game during the Constitutional Convention.
House: Rules
Referred to Committee on Rules
SB 590 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wolff, NelsonSponsor: Simmons, Wayland A.
Relating to composition of State Representative Districts 57H and 57I.
House: Reapportionment Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 Day Bill
SB 597 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to apportionment of the state into representative districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 995 63-0 (1973)
Author: Meier, Bill
Apportioning Tarrant County into single-member representative districts.
House: Reapportionment Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Reapportionment
HB 7 63-1 (1973)
Author: Sherman, W.C. "Bud"
Relating to the composition of certain State Representative Districts in Tarrant County.
House: Reapportionment
Referred to Committee on Reapportionment
HB 783 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jones, DelwinSponsor: Word, J.P.
Relating to the reapportionment of state representative districts.
HB 1013 62-0 (1971)
Author: Reed, Dick | et. al.
Relating to reapportionment of state representative districts.
HB 1160 62-0 (1971)
Relating to reapportionment of state representative districts.
HB 1261 62-0 (1971)
Author: Nelms, Johnny | et. al.
Relating to reapportionment of state representative districts.
HB 1277 62-0 (1971)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to reapportionment of state representative districts.
HJR 19 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Proposing an amendment to Article III, Sections 2 and 25 of the Texas Constitution, to provide for an increase in the membership of the State Senate from 31 to 39 members; to fix the membership in the House of Representatives at 150 members; to require apportionment of the Senate according to population; and to delete the limitation that no single county is entitled to more than one Senator.
HJR 56 62-0 (1971)
Author: Ingram, Gayle
Proposing an amendment to provide a salary of $15,000 for Members of the Legislature and to provide that a Member of the House
of Representatives, with the exception of members serving on the date of the adoption of this amendment, is not eligible to succeed himself after serving five consecutive terms and is not eligible to hold the office until the expiration of two years from the conclusion of this fifth consecutive term.
SJR 4 62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to proposing adoption of Joint Rules of Procedure for the Senate and House of Representatives of the 62nd Legislature.
SJR 48 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hall, Ralph
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution, relating to the ineligibility of state officials for certain other offices and interest in contracts.
SJR 56 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas, to provide that in apportionment of the state into senatorial and representative districts, the legislature shall not create multi-member legislative districts.
HR 47 62-1 (1971)
Author: Mutscher, Gus F. | et. al.
Creating an interim committee to study the legislative process of the House.
HB 12 62-4 (1972)
Author: Hull, Cordell
Relating to the composition of state representative districts 32 and 42.
HB 676 61-0 (1969)
Author: Reed, Ewell Richard "Dick"
Relating to the composition of state representative districts in Dallas County.
HB 821 61-0 (1969)
Author: Caldwell, Neil | et. al.
Relating to the composition of state representative districts 19 and 20.
HB 884 61-0 (1969)
Author: Muniz, Raul | et. al.
Relating to making all members of the Texas House of Representatives and Senate members of the Juvenile Board of certain counties.
HB 939 61-0 (1969)
Author: Moore, Jr., Thomas Paul "Tom"
Relating to the composition of state representative districts 35 and 36.
HB 1467 61-0 (1969)
Author: Golman, Joe H. | et. al.
Relating to imposing fees on certain persons who are required to register with the Clerk of the House of Representatives by the Representation Before the Legislature Act.
HJR 59 61-0 (1969)
Author: Newman, Joseph Terry
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the membership of the House of Representatives to one hundred members.
SB 809 61-0 (1969)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to the composition of state representative districts 35 and 36.
HB 1 60-0 (1967)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to appropriating Five Hundred Thousand Dollars to the House of Representatives and Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars to the Senate for per diem, other salaries and wages, consumable supplies and materials, current and recurring operating expenses, capital outlay, repairs and renovations to capitol, other necessary expenses, and for operations of the Legislative Council.
HB 99 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt | et. al.
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts; making the Act effective for the elections for all Representatives from the places herein specified and described for the Sixty-First Legislature; and continuing in effect thereafter for succeeding Legislatures; providing the Act shall not affect present membership, personnel, or Representative Districts of the Sixtieth Legislature.
HB 161 60-0 (1967)
Author: Schiller, Milton Joe | et. al.
Relating to filing fees for candidates for the office of State Representative; adding Section 194a to the Texas Election Code.
HB 911 60-0 (1967)
Author: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts.
HB 963 60-0 (1967)
Author: Mutscher, Gus F.
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts; making the Act effective for all representatives from the places herein specified and described for the 61st Legislature; and continuing in effect thereafter for succeeding Legislatures.
HJR 23 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to define more clearly the residence requirements for State Representatives.
HB 195 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts.
HB 245 59-0 (1965)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to requiring the election of certain officers of the House of Representatives and relating to their qualifications, compensation, and removal.
HB 259 59-0 (1965)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to reapportioning the Texas House of Representatives.
HB 374 59-0 (1965)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to appropriating Five Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($570,000) to the House of Representatives and Two Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($210,000) to the Senate for per diem, other salaries and wages, consumable supplies and materials, current and recurring operating expenses, capital outlay, other necessary expenses, and for operations of the Legislative Budget Board and the Legislative Council.
HB 496 59-0 (1965)
Author: Traeger, John | et. al.
Relating to providing for run-offs in special elections for State Senator and State Representative; amending the Texas Election Code.
HB 544 59-0 (1965)
Author: Wade, James Kuykendall "Jim" | et. al.
Relating to reapportioning the Texas House of Representatives.
HB 654 59-0 (1965)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to reapportioning the Texas House of Representatives, reapportioning the Texas Senate; repealing certain acts.
HCR 101 59-0 (1965)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry"
Suspending the Joint Rules to provide for consideration of H. J. R. No. 22.
HCR 165 59-0 (1965)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry"
Suspending the Joint Rules to consider H. J. R. No. 22.
HJR 17 59-0 (1965)
Author: Markgraf, Jim | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide for four-year terms of office for representatives and annual sessions for the Legislature.
HJR 22 59-0 (1965)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry"
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide for four-year terms of office for Representatives.
HJR 29 59-0 (1965)
Author: Fondren, Gene Norris
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas so as to provide that the regular term of office of members of the House of Representatives shall begin the first day the Legislature assembles in Regular Session.
HJR 30 59-0 (1965)
Author: Garrison, Donald E. "Don"
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide for four-year terms of office for Representatives.
HJR 45 59-0 (1965)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide that the yeas and nays of the members of the House of Representatives shall be entered on the house Journal at the request of 15 members.
HJR 83 59-0 (1965)
Author: Satterwhite, William Thomas "Bill"
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide that a fraction or fractions of a county may be joined in a representative district or districts with any other contiguous county, counties or fractions thereof.
HJR 84 59-0 (1965)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas relating to the residence qualifications of Representatives of the State of Texas.
SB 318 59-0 (1965)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott | et. al.
Relating to reapportioning the Texas House of Representatives, reapportioning the Texas Senate.
SJR 41 59-0 (1965)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas so as to provide for an increase in the membership of the State Senate from thirty-one to thirty-nine members, to fix the membership in the House of Representatives at one hundred fifty members, to provide for the election of Senators in 1966 and thereafter, and to delete the limitation that no single county is entitled to more than one Senator.
SJR 44 59-0 (1965)
Author: Crump, Louis M.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide for an increase in the membership of the State Senate from 31 to 39 members; to fix the membership in the House of Representatives at 150 members; to require apportionment of the Senate according to population; and to delete the limitation that no single county is entitled to more than one Senator.
SJR 47 59-0 (1965)
Author: Strong, Jack B. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide four-year terms of office for State Representatives.
HB 12 59-1 (1966)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain acts by transferring from the appropriations account of the House of Representatives the sum of $125,000 for the expenses of the Senate.
HB 896 58-0 (1963)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code to provide procedures for holding special elections for the offices of State Senator and State Representative, to require that election be by majority vote, and to provide for a runoff election where no candidate receives a majority vote in the first election.
HB 1084 58-0 (1963)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to amending the Election Code relative to filing fees for candidates for State Representative or State Senator in primary elections in certain counties.
HB 1087 58-0 (1963)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" | et. al.
Relating to appropriating One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) to the House of Representatives and Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) to the Senate for per diem, other salaries and wages, consumable supplies and materials, current and recurring operating expenses, capital outlay, and other necessary expenses.
HCR 118 58-0 (1963)
Author: Quilliam, Jr., William Reed
Granting Robert Rich permission to sue the State of Texas and the committee of the Texas House of Representatives.
HJR 2 58-0 (1963)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the election of a Speaker during the last week of any regular session to serve as Speaker whose terms of office shall commence after the next general election; providing additional election in the event the Speaker is unable to serve.
HJR 3 58-0 (1963)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit" | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that no county shall have more than seven representatives unless the county's population exceeds seven hundred thousand (700,000), and to provide for one additional representative for each additional one hundred thousand (100,000) people above seven hundred thousand (700,000).
HJR 4 58-0 (1963)
Author: Dungan, William Taylor "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the date of commencement and date of expiration of the terms of office of Members of the House of Representatives, and to provide for a special assembly of Members-elect of the House of Representatives for the purpose of taking the oath of office and electing the Speaker and providing that no Special Session of the Legislature shall be convened during the period of time after the General Election until the following December 1st; providing for the necessary proclamation and publication.
HJR 7 58-0 (1963)
Author: Kilpatrick, Rufus U.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide four-year terms for members of the House of Representatives; to provide for the division of members of the House of Representatives into two (2) classes after each apportionment, seats of the first class to be vacated at the expiration of the first two (2) years and those of the second class to be vacated at the expiration of four (4) years; and to provide that members of the House of Representatives shall not be candidates for any other office at any regular primary or general election without first having resigned from the House of Representatives.
HJR 13 58-0 (1963)
Author: Fondren, Gene Norris
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing that the members of the House of Representatives shall be chosen by the qualified electors and their term of office shall be two (2) years beginning on the day and hour provided by law for the assembly of each biennial session of the Legislature.
HJR 40 58-0 (1963)
Author: Bass, III, Thomas Hutcheson "Tom" | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing that when any county has more than sufficient population to be entitled to more than one representative, such representatives shall be apportioned to such county and the Legislature shall have authority to subdivide the county into subordinate legislative districts.
HJR 59 58-0 (1963)
Author: Morgan, Richard L. "Dick" | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing that when any county has more than sufficient population to be entitled to more than one representative, such representatives shall be apportioned to such county and the Legislature shall have authority to subdivide the county into subordinate legislative districts.
HJR 74 58-0 (1963)
Author: Koliba, Sr., Homer Louis
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that a person must be thirty (30) years of age to be a Senator and twenty-five (25) years of age to be a Representative and excepting Members elected to the Fifty-ninth Legislature.
SJR 22 58-0 (1963)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing for open sessions of the House and Senate.
HB 92 57-0 (1961)
Author: Connell, Jr., Jack W.
Relating to amending an Article of the Election Code relating to fees charged candidates for nomination for State Senator or Representative for having name placed on the primary ballot.
HB 155 57-0 (1961)
Author: Dewey, Jr., Brownrigg Hefferron "Browny"
Relating to amending the Election Code relating filing fees and expenses charged candidates for nomination for State Representative or State Senator for primary elections.
HB 349 57-0 (1961)
Author: Cotten, James M.
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Representative and Senatorial Districts; making the Counties composing each District providing for returns of elections and issuance of certificates of election.
HB 649 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hughes, Charles Ervin
Relating to amending a certain Statute aportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts.
HB 787 57-0 (1961)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts.
HB 788 57-0 (1961)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts.
HB 1136 57-0 (1961)
Author: Dungan, William Taylor "Bill"
Relating to defining the date upon which the annual salary of a Member of the Texas House of Representatives shall commence.
HJR 30 57-0 (1961)
Author: Dungan, William Taylor "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide special assembly of Members and Members-elect of the House of Representatives for the purposes of taking the oath of office and the election of the Speaker.
HJR 69 57-0 (1961)
Author: Latimer, Roy Truett | et. al.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide that bills for raising revenue may originate in either the House of Representatives or in the Senate.
HJR 72 57-0 (1961)
Author: Struve, Joseph Daniel
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas providing the term of office of members of the House of Representatives shall be four (4) years, which term shall be concurrent to the term of the member of the Senate representing the district of the member of the House of Representatives.
HJR 74 57-0 (1961)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide for the election of a Speaker on the last day of any regular session to serve as Speaker whose term of office shall commence at the next general election; providing that in the event such elected Speaker does not represent a district at the next session he shall constitute the one hundred fifty-first member of the House of Representatives; providing addition election in the event the Speaker is unable to serve.
HB 11 57-3 (1962)
Author: Cotten, James M.
Relating to appropriating from the General Revenue Fund Two Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($220,000) for the expenses of the House of Representatives and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) for the expenses of the Senate for the Third Called Session of the Fifty-seventh Legislature.
HB 75 57-3 (1962)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating to creating a Court of Domestic Relations in and for Brazoria County.
HB 76 57-3 (1962)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code to provide for special elections for State Representative and State Senator; to increase the filing fee of candidates in special elections for the office of Representative and Senator of the Legislature, and Congressman-at-Large, determining the number of signatures required for referendum in certain instances.
HB 84 57-3 (1962)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code providing for increased assessments for candidates for the office of State Senator and State Representative in certain counties.
SB 75 57-3 (1962)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code to provide for special elections for State Representative and State Senator; to increase the filing fee of candidates in special elections; to require party designation on the ballot.
SB 83 57-3 (1962)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code by providing for special elections for State Representative and State Senator; and that election of such offices be by majority vote, prescribing procedures for holding such election, canvassing votes, making returns, and certification of election; to increase the filing fee of candidates in special elections.
HB 477 56-0 (1959)
Author: Strickland, Robert L. "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code so as to fix $300.00 per county as the maximum amount that a candidate for nomination for State Senator or Representative may be required to pay to the County Executive Committee to have his name placed on the primary ballot in counties having a population of more than 350,000 as determined by the last preceding Federal Census.
HJR 41 56-0 (1959)
Author: Ehrle, Sr., William Lawrence "Will" | et. al.
Proposing an amendment providing that no county shall have more than nine (9) Representatives unless the population of the county exceeds nine hundred thousand (900,000), and providing in which event such county may have one additional Representative for each additional four hundred thousand (400,000) population.
HJR 42 56-0 (1959)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Proposing an amendment changing the number of Representatives in the Texas Legislature; changing the apportionment of Representatives.
HJR 47 56-0 (1959)
Author: Martin, Lloyd C.
Proposing an amendment providing for the dividing into districts of counties which are entitled to more than one Representative and for the election of one Representative by each District.
HJR 55 56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis | et. al.
Proposing an amendment changing the principle of representation in the House of Representatives of the State of Texas.
HB 321 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to prohibiting candidates or Members of the Legislature from representing others before administrative commissions, boards, etc.
HB 608 55-0 (1957)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code so as to fix a filing fee for candidates for nomination for State Representative in primary elections in counties having a population of more than four hundred and five thousand.
HJR 14 55-0 (1957)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas so as to change the number of Representatives in the Texas Legislature; changing the apportionment of Representatives.
HJR 45 55-0 (1957)
Author: Koliba, Sr., Homer Louis
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to change the required age of Representatives from twenty-one to twenty-five years.
HB 24 55-2 (1957)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy" | et. al.
Relating to clarifying certain laws so as to give full force and effect to the rules of procedure of the House and Senate, respectively, as they relate to admission of persons other than Members to the floors of the Houses.
HB 22 54-0 (1955)
Author: Crosthwait, John L.
Relating to amending the Election Code of Texas relating to assessments against candidates for State Senator or State Representative in primary elections.
HJR 38 54-0 (1955)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Proposing an Amendment to Article III of the Constitution of Texas, by amending Sections 2 and 26 so as to change the number of Representatives in the Texas Legislature; changing the apportionment of Representatives; repealing Section 26a thereof; providing an effective date; providing for an election and issuance of a proclamation therefor.
HJR 38 53-0 (1953)
Author: Kennard, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the geographical apportionment of representative places in counties where the county is entitled to more than one representative.
HB 3 52-0 (1951)
Author: Cobb, Morris Gray | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes apportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts; naming the counties composing each district; providing the number of Representatives to be elected in each district; providing for returns of elections and issuance of certificates of election; providing for severability; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 594 52-0 (1951)
Author: Pearson, Jr., Gary Pinkney
Relating to providing that the Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives and Senate shall appoint one of its employees to perform the duty of distributing the House Journal of each House respectively.
HB 700 52-0 (1951)
Author: Smith, Max Carlton
Relating to providing that the Presiding Officers of the House of Representatives and Senate shall appoint one (1) of their employees to perform the duty of distributing the Journal of each House respectively.
HJR 3 52-0 (1951)
Author: Young, Cloyd D. | et. al.
Proposing an Amendment relating to compensation or Members of the Legislature.
HJR 10 52-0 (1951)
Author: Wilson, Paul S.
Proposing an amendment relating to the number of Senators and Representatives in the Legislature of the State of Texas; providing that the House of Representatives shall consist of ninety-three members and shall never be increased above this number and making an appropriation.
HJR 12 52-0 (1951)
Author: Hinson, George T. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment relating to apportionment of Representative Districts; providing that no county shall be entitled to or have more than eight (8) Representatives.
HJR 14 52-0 (1951)
Author: Bell, Marshall O.
Proposing an amendment fixing the term of office and the manner and method of election of Representatives; providing the term of office of Representatives; providing that a new House shall be chosen after each apportionment and the Representatives elected after each apportionment shall be divided by lot into two classes, the seats of the Representatives of the first class to be vacated at the expiration of the first two years and those of the second class at the expiration of four years.
HJR 28 52-0 (1951)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Proposing an amendment relating to the number of Senators and Representatives in the Legislature; and relating to the apportionment of Representatives in the Legislature of the State of Texas; providing that the House of Representatives shall consist of ninety-three (93) members and may be increased under certain conditions.
SJR 15 52-0 (1951)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Proposing an amendment relating to Membership of Legislature, number, qualifications, salaries, travel expense, limiting Representatives from one county, certain restrictions on Members, revenue raising bills may originate in either house.
HJR 9 51-0 (1949)
Author: Lewis, Don A. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to Section 9 of Article III of the Constitution of Texas to provide for the assembling of the House of Representatives at the Capitol on the second Tuesday in December of each two years following the general election in November; providing for the submission to the qualified electors; and for the necessary proclamation by the Governor.
HJR 21 51-0 (1949)
Author: Flanagan, Alford H. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to Section 26a of Article III of the Constitution of Texas, providing that no county shall be entitled to more than six (6) Representatives.
HB 156 50-0 (1947)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Relating to amending a previous Act, in regard to apportioning the State into Representative Districts.
HB 236 50-0 (1947)
Author: Sadler, Harley Herman | et. al.
Relating to amending relative to apportioning the State into Representative Districts.
HJR 44 50-0 (1947)
Author: Fertsch, Marvin D. | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that no county shall be entitled to more than five Representatives.
HB 1 49-0 (1945)
Author: Sadler, Harley Herman
Amending certain Statutes by apportioning the State into Representative Districts in accordance with the provisions of Sections 25 and 26 of Article III of the Constitution of Texas.
HB 133 49-0 (1945)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Relating to amending certain Statutes apportioning the State into Representative Districts in accordance with the provisions of Section 25 and 26 of Article III of the Constitution of Texas.
HJR 23 49-0 (1945)
Author: Lansberry, Charles V. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment providing that no county shall be entitled to more than five (5) representatives.
HJR 34 49-0 (1945)
Author: Cummings, James W.
Proposing an amendment to provide that no county in this State shall be entitled to or have under any apportionment more than four Representatives.
HJR 37 49-0 (1945)
Author: Dunn, Sr., Winford Lee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas providing that the Senate shall consist of forty-one members, and further providing that the House of Representatives shall consist of not more than two hundred members, upon the ration of not more than one Representative for every thirty thousand (30,000) inhabitants.
HJR 38 49-0 (1945)
Author: Dunn, Sr., Winford Lee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas providing that no county shall be entitled to more than five (5) Representatives unless the population of such county shall exceed one million (1,000,000) people as ascertained by the most recent United States Census, in which event such county shall be entitled to one additional Representative for each two hundred thousand (200,000) population in excess of one million (1,000,000) population as shown by the latest United Sates Census.
HB 33 48-0 (1943)
Author: Morse, Robert Emmett | et. al.
Relating to redistricting the State into Representative Districts.
HB 69 48-0 (1943)
Author: Bell, Marshall O. | et. al.
Relating to amending articles relative to legislative redistricting.
HB 106 48-0 (1943)
Author: Deen, Tom W. | et. al.
Relating to Articles relating to legislative redistricting, fixing the time of taking effect of this Act.
HB 128 48-0 (1943)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Relating to amending certain Statutes by apportioning the State into Representative Districts in accordance with the provisions of Section 25 and 26 of Article III of the Constitution of Texas.
HB 186 48-0 (1943)
Author: Sadler, Harley Herman | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts; apportioning the State into Representative Districts in accordance with the provisions of Section 25 and 26 of Article III of the Constitution of Texas.
HB 441 48-0 (1943)
Author: Young, Charles H. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by apportioning the State into Representative Districts in accordance with the provisions of Section 25 and 26 of Article III of the Constitution of Texas.
HJR 6 48-0 (1943)
Author: Sharpe, Ben H. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas, fixing a four year term of office for State Representatives, and fixing the term of office for County Commissioners at four years.
HJR 27 48-0 (1943)
Author: McMurry, Houston
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas, so as to provide that the House of Representatives shall not exceed two hundred (200) in number, and that no county shall have over seven Representatives until said county reaches the population of seven hundred thousand (700,000), in which event, it shall be entitled to one member for each additional one hundred thousand (100,000) inhabitants.
HB 71 47-0 (1941)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam"
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; apportioning the State into Representative Districts agreeable to certain provisions of the State Constitution.
HB 112 47-0 (1941)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Articles of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; redistricting Representative Districts.
HB 520 47-0 (1941)
Author: Weatherford, S. William "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to providing that in certain counties a candidate in a primary election for State Representative shall not have his name placed on the ballot until he has paid a fee not to exceed Fifty Dollars ($50).
HB 734 47-0 (1941)
Author: Cato, Arthur
Relating to providing amount of payment to the County Executive Committee in order to have name placed on official ballot for State Representative in certain counties.
HB 934 47-0 (1941)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward
Relating to providing amount of payment to the Executive Committee in order to have the name placed on official ballot for Representative in certain counties.
HB 1032 47-0 (1941)
Author: Lock, Ottis E.
Relating to providing that candidates for nomination for State Representative in a primary election in certain counties shall be required to pay a fee not to exceed Thirty Dollars ($30) to the County Executive Committee.
HJR 16 47-0 (1941)
Author: Sharpe, Ben H. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment fixing a four year term of Office for State Representatives, and fixing the term of office for County Commissioners at four years.
HB 721 46-0 (1939)
Author: Dickison, Prentis E. | et. al.
Relating to providing limitation on money expended by members of the Legislature as campaign expenses in certain counties.
HJR 26 46-0 (1939)
Author: Dickson, Sr., Robert Temple | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the number of members in the Senate and in the House of Representatives and changing the method of whereby they are elected.
HB 1021 45-0 (1937)
Author: Stinson, Jeff D. | et. al.
Relating to fixing and limiting expenses of candidates for Representative in the State Legislature in primary elections in counties of more than one hundred thousand (100,000) inhabitants, according to the last preceding Federal Census.
SB 496 42-0 (1931)
Author: Greer, Julian Preston
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts.
HB 54 42-1 (1931)
Author: Morse, Robert Emmett | et. al.
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts, to fix the number of Representatives thereof.
HB 56 42-1 (1931)
Author: Coombes, Zachariah Ellis | et. al.
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts; to fix the number of Representatives thereof.
HB 4 42-2 (1931)
Author: Morse, Robert Emmett | et. al.
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts, to fix the number of Representatives thereof.
HB 602 41-0 (1929)
Author: Graves, Harry N.
Relating to the State Penitentiary and the state prison system; making an appropriation.
SB 342 41-0 (1929)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to the State Penitentiary and the State Prison System; making an appropriation.
HB 506 38-0 (1923)
Author: Merriman, James Otho
Relating to amending certain Article so as to provide that no candidate for State Senator or State Representative shall be required to pay more than one dollar as his portion of the estimated expenses of holding the primary election at which such candidate is seeking nomination.
HB 602 38-0 (1923)
Author: Quaid, John Erskell
Relating to making an appropriation of Six Hundred Thirty-one and 30/100 ($631.30) dollars to pay for manufacture and instillation of eight desks and eight chairs for members of the House of Representatives, and to pay for manufacture of stand for Speaker's Stand.
HB 653 38-0 (1923)
Author: Dinkle, Clifford Eugene | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation for the purchase of the electric voting machine now installed in the House of Representatives.
SJR 3 38-0 (1923)
Author: Baugh, James Harvey
Proposing to amend sections of the Constitution of the State of Texas, governing the number of members composing the Senate and House of Representatives of Texas.
HB 249 37-0 (1921)
Author: Davis, John E. | et. al.
Relating to a certain Act regarding the apportion the State into Representative districts, and to fix the number of Representatives thereof.
HB 254 37-0 (1921)
Author: Davis, John E. | et. al.
Relating to a certain Act apportion the State of Texas into Representative districts, etc.
HJR 24 37-0 (1921)
Author: Patman, John William Wright | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing that no county shall have more than four Representatives.
HB 9 37-1 (1921)
Author: Davis, John E.
Relating to apportion the State into Representative Districts.
HB 1 37-2 (1921)
Author: Davis, John E.
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts, and to fixing the number of Representatives thereof.
HJR 11 36-0 (1919)
Author: Terrell, George Butler | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to Article III of the Constitution of the State of Texas, reducing the number of representatives, fixing their compensation, and prescribing a basis of apportionment.
HJR 29 35-0 (1917)
Author: Terrell, George Butler | et. al.
Proposing an amendment reducing the number of members of the Legislature, fixing their compensation and prescribing a basis of apportionment.
HJR 2 34-0 (1915)
Author: Dickson, David W. "Dave"
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the apportionment of the State into Senatorial and Representative districts and fixing the salaries of Senators and Representatives.
HJR 27 34-0 (1915)
Author: Blalock, Myron Geer | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing the membership of the House of Representatives to 93 members and fixing the salary for members of the Legislature.
HJR 19 33-0 (1913)
Author: Rickerson, J. M. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the constitution to reduce the number of members of the House of Representatives to 100.
HJR 30 33-0 (1913)
Author: Robbins, Archie C.
Proposing an amendment to the constitution to reduce the number of members of the House of Representatives to 93.
HJR 42 33-0 (1913)
Author: Morris, Leopold
Proposing an amendment to the constitution to restructure the Legislature of Texas into a unicameral body composed of 2 members from each congressional district.
HB 5 32-1 (1911)
Author: Kennedy, Austin Milton
Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into Representative Districts, and to fix the number of Representatives thereof.
HB 4 27-1 (1901)
Author: Morrow, Nestor
Relating to apportioning the State into Representative districts and to fix the number of Representatives thereof.
HB 6 22-1 (1892)
Relating to reapportioning the State into senatorial districts.
HB 7 22-1 (1892)
Relating to reapportioning the State into senatorial and representative districts.
HB 9 22-1 (1892)
Relating to reapportioning the State into senatorial and representative districts.
HB 25 22-1 (1892)
Relating to reapportioning the State into senatorial and representative districts.
HB 39 22-1 (1892)
Relating to reapportioning the State into senatorial districts.
