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HB 1263 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the ability of a local authority to designate school crossing zones and school crosswalks at high school campuses located in certain municipalities. House: Public Education
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23 | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HOUSTON ISD | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES
HJR 155 88-0 (2023) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, support the horse racing industry, and reform horse racing and greyhound racing by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, authorizing Tribal-State compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; and requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees. House: State Affairs Postponed | Amusements, Games, Sports | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | DALLAS, CITY OF | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Legislature | MCALLEN, CITY OF | NATIVE AMERICANS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax
HB 1015 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to an education microgrant pilot program for certain children with special needs and other educational disadvantages. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 2383 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the establishment of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law as an independent public institution of higher education; granting a power of eminent domain. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSTON, CITY OF | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY'S THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW | THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 2846 86-0 (2019) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the sale of the Allens Creek Reservoir project. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
HB 4436 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for Harris County ports. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars | Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | HOUSTON, CITY OF | PASADENA, CITY OF | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1915 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for Harris County ports. House: Transportation
Senate: Texas Ports, Select
Effective on 9/1/19 | Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | HOUSTON, CITY OF | PASADENA, CITY OF | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 2222 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for Harris County ports. Senate: Texas Ports, Select Committee report printed and distributed | Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | HOUSTON, CITY OF | PASADENA, CITY OF | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2190 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the public retirement systems of certain municipalities. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD
HB 3432 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Courts--Administration | Courts--Municipal | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SB 1847 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Courts--Administration | Courts--Municipal | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 1416 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | Courts--Administration | Courts--Municipal | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 2511 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee | Courts--Administration | Courts--Municipal | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 3659 83-0 (2013) Author: Reynolds, Ron
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the Houston Community College System District service area. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13 | Education--Junior College Districts | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | PEARLAND, CITY OF
SB 574 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Courts--Administration | Courts--Municipal | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 3807 82-0 (2011) Author: Woolley, Beverly Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Courts--Administration | Courts--Municipal | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SB 1879 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | Courts--Administration | Courts--Municipal | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 3879 81-0 (2009) Author: Miklos, Robert Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Municipal | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 4512 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the Greater Houston Partnership. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee | HARRIS COUNTY | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Political Subdivisions
HB 1067 80-0 (2007) Author: Murphy, Jim
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to subdivision replatting by certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | HOUSTON, CITY OF | PLATTING
SB 360 80-0 (2007) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to subdivision replatting by certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | HOUSTON, CITY OF | PLATTING
HB 1096 79-0 (2005) Author: Edwards, Al
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of dogs in certain municipalities; creating an offense. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Record vote | Animals | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Safety
HB 1473 79-0 (2005) Author: Wong, Martha Relating to the composition of the pension board of certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | City Government--Employees/Officers | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HJR 24 79-0 (2005) Author: McClendon, Ruth Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a moratorium in death penalty cases in which analyses performed by a crime laboratory operated by the City of Houston Police Department were admitted into evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Capital Punishment | FORENSIC TESTING | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 1111 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the regulation of dogs; creating an offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Animals | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Safety
SB 1731 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to the composition of the pension board of certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | City Government--Employees/Officers | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 1129 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to enforcement of certain types of restrictions in certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03 | City Government--General | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY OWNERS' & HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS
HB 1904 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the transfer of certain state property and the granting of certain state easements from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to the City of Houston. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HJR 6 78-0 (2003) Author: Wilson, Ron Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a moratorium in death penalty cases in which analyses performed by a crime laboratory operated by the City of Houston Police Department were admitted into evidence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FORENSIC TESTING | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 1100 78-0 (2003) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Encouraging the City of Houston to redevelop Long Point Road. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices | HOUSTON, CITY OF | LONG POINT ROAD | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1295 78-0 (2003) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Encouraging the City of Houston to redevelop Long Point Road. Reported enrolled | HOUSTON, CITY OF | LONG POINT ROAD | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 982 78-0 (2003) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the transfer of certain state property and the granting of certain state easements from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to the City of Houston. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1573 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the establishment of a retirement system for officers and employees of certain municipalities and of the retirement system and the transfer of credit from one retirement system to the established system. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | City Government--Employees/Officers | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 669 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the establishment of a retirement system for officers and employees of certain municipalities and of the retirement system and the transfer of credit from one retirement system to the established system. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 567 76-0 (1999) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the erection of sound barrier walls along certain parts of Interstate Highway 610 in Houston. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | Environment--Noise | Highways | HOUSTON, CITY OF | SOUND BARRIERS
HB 922 76-0 (1999) Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al. Relating to the creation of the Greater East End Management District; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes. House: County Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee | BONDS | GREATER EAST END MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2894 76-0 (1999) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of the Midtown Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 | BONDS | HOUSTON, CITY OF | MIDTOWN MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3799 76-0 (1999) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of the East Downtown Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | BONDS | EAST DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Economic & Industrial Development | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 276 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the creation of the Greater East End Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | BONDS | GREATER EAST END MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 691 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the erection of sound barrier walls along certain parts of Interstate Highway 610 in Houston. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee | Environment--Noise | Highways | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SB 789 75-0 (1997) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the erection of sound barrier walls along certain parts of Interstate Highway 610 in Houston. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Environment--Noise | Highways | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 1464 74-0 (1995) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of the Houston Downtown Management District. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee | Economic & Industrial Development | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3174 74-0 (1995) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of the Houston Downtown Management District. House: State Affairs Reported favorably as substituted | Economic & Industrial Development | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1620 74-0 (1995) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of the Houston Downtown Management District; granting the authority to issue bonds; authorizing a tax. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 | BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HR 143 72-0 (1991) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Requesting the City of Houston, the Houston City Council, and the Department of Aviation not to impose an airport access tax. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs | Aeronautics | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Aviation
SR 151 72-0 (1991) Author: Henderson, Don | et. al. Requesting that the City of Houston, the Houston City Council, and the Department of Aviation not impose an airport access tax for off-site parking lots. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | Aeronautics | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Aviation
HB 1446 71-0 (1989) Author: Martinez, Roman | et. al.
Sponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
House conferees appointed | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
HR 482 71-0 (1989) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Honoring the memory of Houston police officers who have died in the line of duty. House: Rules and Resolutions Reported enrolled | Fire Fighters & Police | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Resolutions--Memorial
SB 639 71-0 (1989) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Shelley, Dan
Relating to procedures in the municipal courts of record of Houston. House: Judiciary
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89 | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Municipal | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SB 841 71-0 (1989) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to s/c on Urban Affairs | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
HB 3 71-1 (1989) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district. House: Natural Resources 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
SB 10 71-1 (1989) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
HB 114 71-2 (1989) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Spkr. | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
HR 59 71-2 (1989) Author: Wilson, Ron Encouraging the City of Houston to establish a commission on human rights. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Human Relations | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 56 71-2 (1989) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
HB 120 71-3 (1990) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district;...... House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Spkr. | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
SB 51 71-3 (1990) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district,...... Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Received from the Senate | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
HB 57 71-4 (1990) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district;......... House: Natural Resources Reported favorably w/amendment(s) | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
SB 22 71-4 (1990) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district;.... House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Natural Resources | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
HB 106 71-5 (1990) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district;.... House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Spkr. | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
SB 64 71-5 (1990) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district;...... Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
HB 34 71-6 (1990) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district;.... House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Spkr. | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
SB 39 71-6 (1990) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, financing, and dissolution of the Houston Downtown Management District and the power of certain entities to contract with the district;.... Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Received from the Senate | HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Industrial Development | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
HR 516 68-0 (1983) Author: Hilbert, Paul Urging Governor White to continue efforts to insure victims of the Houston - area storm receive needed assistance. | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SR 612 68-0 (1983) Author: Washington, Craig Urging the Texas Historical Commission to recommend Houston's fourth ward for listing in National Register of Historic Places. Senate: Administration, Special | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSTON, CITY OF | NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 38 66-0 (1979) Author: Waters, Ron Welcoming Vice Premiers Deng Xiaoping and Fang-Yi and the delegation from the People's Republic of China on their visit to Houston. Reported enrolled | FANG-YI | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Resolutions--Welcoming | XIAOPING, DENG
HR 67 65-0 (1977) Author: Brown, Albert "Al" Inviting the American Legion to hold a national convention in Houston. House: Rules Reported enrolled | AMERICAN LEGION | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Resolutions--Invitation
SB 757 65-0 (1977) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Reyes, Ben T.
Relating to the establishment, operation, and maintenance of a foreign-trade zone and subzones of it at the Houston port of entry. House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 Day Bill | Business & Commerce--Foreign Trade Zones | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SB 920 64-0 (1975) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the City of Houston and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from municipal courts of record. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations | Courts--Municipal | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SCR 43 64-0 (1975) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Sponsor: Jones, Gene
Granting permission to John R. Jenkins to bring suit into any court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Texas against the State of Texas, the Texas Department of Corrections, the County of Harris, the Harris County Sheriff's Department, the Harris County Jail, the Harris County Rehabilitation Center, the City of Houston, the Houston Police Department and the Houston City jail, and that the case shall be tried as other civil cases reserving to either party the right of appeal; providing that in the event such a suit is filed, service of citation or any other necessary process shall be had upon the Secretary of State for the State of Texas, the Direcctor of the Texas Department of Corrections, the Commissioners' Court of Harris County or a member thereof and the County of Harris, the Harris County Sheriff for the Sheriff's Department fo Harris County, the Harris County Jail and the Harris County Rehabilitation Center, the Mayor of the City of Houston for the City of Houston, and the Chief of Police of the City of Houston for the Houston Police Department and the Houston City Jail; providing that nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of any defense, of law or fact, that may be asserted by or available to said governmental units in said unit, but that all such defenses are hereby specifically reserved; providing that nothing herein shall be construed as an admission on the part of said governmental units as to the validity of any allegation or claims asserted in said suit, and that all allegations or claims asserted in said suit must be proved as in other suits under the same rules as evidence and the same laws as apply in and govern the trial of other civil cases. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY JAIL | HARRIS COUNTY REHABILITATION CENTER | HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT | HOUSTON CITY JAIL | HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT | HOUSTON, CITY OF | JENKINS, JOHN R. | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SB 944 63-0 (1973) Author: Ogg, Jack Creating municipal courts of record in the city of Houston; prescribing the jurisdiction, organization, administration, procedure, and power of municipal courts of record; prescribing the practice in such courts and the appeals from the municipal courts of records; providing for appointment of a judge, court reporter, clerk, and personnel of the court; providing for conforming of the criminal jurisdiction of other courts to the municipal courts of record. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Judiciary | Courts--Municipal | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 987 62-0 (1971) Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to deleting all reference to the district's power and authority to enter into a contract with the City of Houston with respect to compliance with the policy of such city on the formation of water control and improvement districts within such city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HCR 34 62-0 (1971) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Commending the city of South Houston and its Mayor, the Honorable George Washington Christy, on the opening of its new pollution-free waste disposal plant. | CHRISTY, GEORGE WASHINGTON | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HR 450 62-0 (1971) Author: Nelms, Johnny | et. al. Extending a welcome to the Democratic Site Selection Committee and expressing strong support for Houston as 1972 Democratic National Convention site. | DEMOCRATIC SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Welcoming
HB 81 61-0 (1969) Author: Archer, Jr., William Reynolds "Bill" | et. al. Relating to the establishment by the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System of a medical branch of The University of Texas within the city of Houston, Harris County, Texas, to be known as The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HOUSTON, CITY OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1056 61-0 (1969) Author: Swanson, William T. "Bill" | et. al. Relating to authorizing the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas to promulgate and enforce safety rules and regulations on the waterways, channels, and turning basins within its jurisdiction; authorizing the city to provide for the prevention, detection, control, and fighting of fires and explosions on and adjacent to the waterways, channels, and turning basins within its jurisdiction. | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Safety | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 812 61-0 (1969) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to authorizing the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas, to promulgate and enforce safety rules and regulations on the waterways, channels, and turning basins within its jurisdiction; authorizing the city to provide for the prevention, detection, control, and fighting of fires and explosions on and adjacent to the waterways, channels, and turning basins within its jurisdiction; requiring the employment of necessary personnel and the purchase of equipment; providing that the city may exercise such functions both within and without its corporate boundaries. | City Government--General | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Safety
HB 324 60-0 (1967) Author: Braun, Meyer Gus Rex | et. al. Relating to authorizing the construction of improvements at certain institutions of The University of Texas System in Dallas, Houston, and Galveston; providing for a method of payment. | DALLAS, CITY OF | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | GALVESTON, CITY OF | HOUSTON, CITY OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 621 60-0 (1967) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" | et. al. Relating to creation of the Fourteenth Supreme Judicial District, with the court to be held in Houston. | Courts--Appellate | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 1119 60-0 (1967) Author: Jones, Delwin | et. al. Relating to authorizing and directing the establishment of additional health-related educational institutions under the jurisdiction of existing governing boards of state-supported colleges and universities. | DALLAS COUNTY | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HOUSTON, CITY OF | LUBBOCK, CITY OF
SB 115 60-0 (1967) Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al. Relating to authorizing and directing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas to establish a medical branch of The University of Texas within the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas, to be known as The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HOUSTON, CITY OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 116 60-0 (1967) Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al. Relating to appropriating to the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System the sum of $10,000,000 to be used for the purpose of planning, constructing, and equipping the physical facilities for The University of Texas Medical School at Houston in the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas. | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HOUSTON, CITY OF | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 196 60-0 (1967) Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc" | et. al. Relating to authorizing and directing the establishment of additional health-related educational institutions under the jurisdiction of existing governing boards of state-supported colleges and universities. | DALLAS COUNTY | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HOUSTON, CITY OF | LUBBOCK COUNTY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 261 60-0 (1967) Author: Cole, Criss | et. al. Relating to creation of the Fourteenth Supreme Judicial District, with the court to be held in Houston; also adding Brazos County to the First Judicial District. | Courts--Appellate | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SB 274 60-0 (1967) Author: Herring, Charles | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System to acquire by purchase, exchange, gift or otherwise certain properties to be used for campus expansion and University purposes in The University of Texas System. | ARLINGTON, CITY OF | DALLAS, CITY OF | Education--Higher--General | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 464 60-0 (1967) Author: Kennard, Don | et. al. Relating to directing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas to establish and maintain an Institute for Urban Studies in the Fort Worth-Dallas metropolitan area and the Board of Regents of the University of Houston to establish and maintain an Institute for Urban Studies in the Houston metropolitan area. | DALLAS, CITY OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | HOUSTON, CITY OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 500 58-0 (1963) Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank" | et. al. Relating to authorizing and directing the Board of Regents of the University of Texas to establish a graduate school of biomedical sciences in Houston, Harris County, Texas, to be known as The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston, and to be operated as a component unit of The University of Texas system. | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HOUSTON, CITY OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 155 58-0 (1963) Author: Cole, Criss | et. al. Relating to authorizing and directing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas to establish a graduate school of biomedical sciences in Houston, Harris County, Texas, to be known as The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and to be operated as a component unit of The University of Texas system. | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HOUSTON, CITY OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 331 58-0 (1963) Author: Cole, Criss Relating to appropriating money for the construction of a state office building in Houston, Texas, and for the acquisition of a site therefor; authorizing the State Building Commission to accept donations of land for such site. | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 258 57-0 (1961) Author: Stewart, III, Maco | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Act providing that the Court of Civil Appeals for the First Supreme Judicial District may transact its business either at the City of Galveston or the City of Houston. | Courts--Appellate | GALVESTON, CITY OF | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SB 235 57-0 (1961) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to amending a certain Act to provide that the Court of Civil Appeals for the First Supreme Judicial District may transact its business either at the City of Galveston or the City of Houston. | Courts--Appellate | GALVESTON, CITY OF | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 14 55-0 (1957) Author: Baker, Robert W. | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes to change the location of the Court of Civil Appeals for the First Supreme Judicial District from the City of Galveston to the City of Houston and making provision for suitable rooms for such Court and for the justices thereof. | Courts--Appellate | GALVESTON, CITY OF | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 56 54-0 (1955) Author: Baker, Robert W. | et. al. Relating to amending Statutes so as to change the location of the Court of civil Appeals for the First Supreme Judicial District from the City of Galveston to the City of Houston and making provision for suitable rooms for such court and for the justices thereof; providing for the temporary conduct of business at either the City of Galveston or the City of Houston but providing that the change of location from the City of Galveston to the City of Houston shall be completed by January 1, 1956. | Courts--Appellate | GALVESTON COUNTY | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 437 50-0 (1947) Author: Murphy, Jr., Charles Alfred | et. al. Relating to providing for the establishment, support, maintenance and direction of a University of the first class for the instruction and training of the colored people of this State to be known as "The Texas State University for Negroes" and to be located at Houston, Harris County; and providing for an Agricultural and Mechanical College for colored students to be known as "The Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical College" as same is now located at Prairie View, Waller County; providing for establishment of equivalent courses during the interim by the Agricultural and Mechanical College and Texas University governing boards; making appropriations therefor; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict. | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Human Relations | PRAIRIE VIEW AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOR NEGROES
HB 821 50-0 (1947) Author: Miller, Jr., William Andrew | et. al. Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas to accept title for and in behalf of the State of Texas for the use and benefit of The University of Texas of any and all lands to be donated as sites needed for the location within the Texas Medical Center at Houston of the M. D. Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research, the Dental College of The University of Texas, a School of Public Health and a Preceptorial Training Center. | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 278 48-0 (1943) Author: Morse, Robert Emmett | et. al. Relating to creating the Dental College of The University of Texas to be located in the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas, provided the Texas Dental College, Houston, Texas, shall donate its property to the Board of Regents of the University of Texas to be used for said purpose, free of all debt or other encumbrances. | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 163 38-2 (1923) Author: Rogers, James Preston Relating to making an appropriation to be used in the erection of a monument in the City of Houston in memory of Sam Houston who headed the military forces in Texas' struggle for freedom and who was President of the Republic of Texas and later Governor of Texas. | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | HOUSTON, CITY OF | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 79 38-2 (1923) Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred Relating to making an appropriation to be used for the erection of a monument in the City of Houston in memory of Sam Houston, who headed the military forces in Texas' struggle for freedom and who was President of the Republic of Texas and later Governor of Texas. | Historic Preservation & Museums | HOUSTON, CITY OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 169 37-0 (1921) Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred Relating to proposing the removal of the Court of Civil Appeals of the First Supreme Judicial District from Galveston to Houston, etc. | Courts--Appellate | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SB 50 36-3 (1920) Author: Davidson, Lynch Relating to granting to the City of Houston, Texas all right title and interest to certain lands lying under certain waters for public purposes and for the development of Commerce. | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 74 34-0 (1915) Author: Haxthausen, Sr., August (Von) | et. al. Relating to creating the Ninth Supreme Judicial District with court to be located at Houston. | Courts--District | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SB 50 32-1 (1911) Author: Hume, Jr., Francis Charles "Charlie" Relating to amending "An Act to grant a new charter to the city of Houston, Harris county, Texas," providing for the improvement of highways in the city of Houston, and providing for the payment of the cost of making such improvements, and for the making thereof upon petitions of property owners, and providing for the enforcement and collection of such assessments, and providing that this amendment shall be referred to the qualified property taxpaying votes of the city of Houston for adoption before becoming effective. | City Government--Roads | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 503 29-0 (1905) Relating to granting a new charter to the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas. | City Government--General | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 634 29-0 (1905) Relating to amending Section 2 of Article 9 and Section 17 of Article 9 of "An Act to grant a new charter to the city of Houston, Harris County, Texas," approved March 18th, 1905. | City Government--General | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 392 28-0 (1903) Author: Hoskins, Rockwell | et. al. Relating to providing a charter for the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas. | City Government--General | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 827 26-0 (1899) Relating to amending Section 40, of an act entitled "An Act to provide a charter for the city of Houston, Harris county, Texas," the same being Chapter 7 of the Special Acts of the Regular Session of the Twenty-fifth Legislature, and to add thereto Section 40a, authorizing the creation of the office of boiler inspector; and Section 40b, empowering the city council to provide for the refunding money heretofore paid for paving assessments under the front foot rule heretofore existing. | City Government--General | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SB 268 26-0 (1899) Relating to amending Sections two (2), six (6), ten (10) and fourteen (14), of the Special Laws of the Twenty-fifth Legislature, entitled "An Act to provide a charter for the city of Houston, Harris county, Texas," and to add to said act Section 41a, to provide for the extension of the corporate limits, for purposes of improving Buffalo Bayou, and providing that the land embraced in said extension shall not be subject to taxation by said city. | City Government--General | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SB 306 25-0 (1897) Relating to providing a new charter for the City of Houston, Harris County, Texas. | City Government--General | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 608 24-0 (1895) Relating to incorporating the city of Houston and granting a new charter to said city of Houston. | City Government--General | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 561 23-0 (1893) Relating to incorporating the city of Houston and granting a new charter to the said city of Houston. | City Government--General | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SB 339 22-0 (1891) Relating to amending the charter of the City of Houston. | City Government--General | HOUSTON, CITY OF
SB 245 18-0 (1883) Relating to amending an act incorporating the city of Houston, in Harris county | City Government--General | HOUSTON, CITY OF


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