SB 652 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
ADJUTANT GENERAL|ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS|ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS|BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS|COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|GUARDIANSHIP CERTIFICATION BOARD|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS|INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS|LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|LICENSED COURT INTERPRETER ADVISORY BOARD|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|OFFICIAL CITRUS PRODUCERS' PEST & DISEASE MGMT. CORPORATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF|ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF|PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY|PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD|PROCESS SERVER REVIEW BOARD|PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF|PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|SECURITIES BOARD, STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY |VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 139 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to the hazardous duty performed by certain custodial officers of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Retirement Systems--State Employees|State Employees
HCR 160 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Granting Choices Adolescent Treatment Center, Inc., permission to sue the state and the Department of State Health Services as the successor of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
CHOICES ADOLESCENT TREATMENT CENTER, INC|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 464 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the hazardous duty performed by certain custodial officers of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Retirement Systems--State Employees|State Employees
HB 1187 78-0 (2003)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to investigations and decisions regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation by employees at certain facilities.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|Human Services--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Employees
HB 1347 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a plan for equitable distribution and funding of mental health services in this state.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Considered in Calendars
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1349 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to developing and coordinating certain agency services and activities involving mental health care for young children.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON|Human Services--Child Services|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1748 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study of opportunities for continued employment of employees of state schools for persons with mental retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Employees
HB 1814 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
AGING, DEPARTMENT ON|ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|CHILDREN & FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT FOR|DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH, DEPARTMENT FOR|HEALTH CARE INFORMATION COUNCIL, TEXAS|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--General|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--General|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, DEPARTMENT FOR|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2229 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to transferring programs and activities relating to public mental health services for children from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2479 78-0 (2003)
Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.
Relating to criteria for voluntary admission to state schools for persons with mental retardation.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3006 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to state health and human services.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
AGING, DEPARTMENT ON|ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|AUDITOR, STATE|BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND OF TEXAS COUNCIL|DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH CARE INFORMATION COUNCIL, TEXAS|HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--General|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--General|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 3343 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the coordination of statewide public transportation by the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in committee
ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3399 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an increase in sales tax to fund Health and Human Services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Aging|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Taxation--Sales
HB 3519 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to health and human services.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|CHILD HEALTH PLAN|EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--Children's Insurance|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 489 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a plan for equitable distribution and funding of mental health services in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 490 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to developing and coordinating certain agency services and activities involving mental health care for young children.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON|Human Services--Child Services|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 990 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to criteria for voluntary admission to state schools for persons with mental retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1198 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to investigations and decisions regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation by employees at certain facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Disabilities, Persons with|Human Services--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Employees
SB 1421 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
AGING, DEPARTMENT ON|ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS|CHILDREN & FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT FOR|DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH, DEPARTMENT FOR|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--General|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--General|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, DEPARTMENT FOR|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1862 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to health and human services.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|CHILD HEALTH PLAN|EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--Medical Assistance|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|MEDICAID|MEDICARE|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 96 78-1 (2003)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the organization and operations of mental health and mental retardation services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 811 77-0 (2001)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the issuance of Special Olympics Texas license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
LICENSE PLATES|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 967 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|ENSURING APPROPRIATE CARE/PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, ADV COM|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1800 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to initiating a pilot program for diverting from the criminal justice system persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2258 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the identification of certain nursing home residents having a mental illness or mental retardation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Nursing Homes
HB 3378 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to composition of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
AMARILLO STATE CENTER|BEAUMONT STATE CENTER|LAREDO STATE CENTER|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 83 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/27/01
HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 367 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
Disabilities, Persons with|ENSURING APPROPRIATE CARE/PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, ADV COM|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 368 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to permanency planning procedures for children in state institutions and to family-based alternatives to the institutionalization of children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
Family--General|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--Child Services|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Minors--Health & Safety|Nursing Homes|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 725 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to Texas Panhandle Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS PANHANDLE MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
SB 1002 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the Border Region MHMR Community Center.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
BORDER|COMMUNITY CENTERS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1377 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to facilities and functions of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
COMMUNITY SERVICE|Hospitals|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1486 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset Bills
HB 1648 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to management of real property and construction and management of certain improvements by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
GENERAL LAND OFFICE|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2389 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to service retirement benefits for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas who are affected by a workforce reduction.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|LAYOFFS & WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 3341 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to housing, rehabilitation, and support needs of individuals with mental illnesses who reside in certain personal care facilities.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
Health--General|Housing|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 199 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to management of real property and construction and management of certain improvements by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
GENERAL LAND OFFICE|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 209 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to surrogate decision-making regarding treatment of certain individuals with mental retardation or related conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
GUARDIANS & WARDS|INCAPACITATED PERSONS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|SURROGATE CONSENT
SB 261 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to facilities and functions of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
Hospitals|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 358 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and to certain facilities that provide care for persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset Bills
SB 459 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned real property by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 863 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to housing, rehabilitation, and support needs of individuals with mental illnesses who reside in certain personal care facilities.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
Health--General|Housing|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 399 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the employment status of employees of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Employees
HB 1971 74-0 (1995)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the duty of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to evaluate and revise its sliding fee schedules.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2140 74-0 (1995)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the conveyance of certain real property by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Land and Resource Management
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 605 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to the duty of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to evaluate and revise its sliding fee schedules.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1327 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Counts, David
Relating to the conveyance of certain real property by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HCR 159 73-0 (1993)
Author: Nieto, Pedro
Granting Kenneth R. Walts permission to sue the State of Texas, Kerrville State Hospital, and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
KERRVILLE STATE HOSPITAL|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State|WALTS, KENNETH R.
HB 533 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and to the provision of mental health and mental retardation services; providing a penalty.
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset Bills
HB 793 70-0 (1987)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and community centers to obtain criminal conviction data relating to persons employed by a provider who contracts with the department or center.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
CRIMINAL RECORDS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 882 70-0 (1987)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the lease of certain state-owned land by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use by Goodwill Industries of Austin.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1154 70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the establishment of a support program to assist mentally or developmentally disabled persons and their families; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
Human Services--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1182 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to the sale of certain state-owned real property in Cherokee County.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
CHEROKEE COUNTY|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1503 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, CliffSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the lease of part of the Rusk State Hospital facilities to the Texas Department of Corrections for use by certain inmates.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1846 70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned real property in Travis County.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2322 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Richard
Relating to the sale of certain state-owned property to the School Land Board on behalf of the permanent school fund.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Purchasing--State|SCHOOL LAND BOARD
HB 2341 70-0 (1987)
Author: Riley, Randall
Relating to the sale of certain state-owned property to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2475 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the sale of certain state-owned property to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HCR 108 70-0 (1987)
Author: Givens, Ron
Directing the Texas Health and Human Services Coordinating Council and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to jointly establish a pilot program for the prevention of youth suicide.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL, TEXAS|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|SUICIDE
HCR 134 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Granting Healthcare Planners, Inc., permission to sue the state and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HEALTHCARE PLANNERS, INC.|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HCR 201 70-0 (1987)
Author: Cooper, Anne
Directing specified agencies to develop a plan and interagency agreement providing for a continuum of residential care, treatment, education, training, habilitation, and vocational services to children with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Placed on Resolutions Calendar
BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--Child Services|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 202 70-0 (1987)
Author: McDonald, NancySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Commending certain health and human services agencies and requesting the Long Term Care Coordinating Council to study needs of nursing home residents.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
AGING, DEPARTMENT ON|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|LONG-TERM CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Nursing Homes|Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 229 70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Granting Irene E. Little permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
LITTLE, IRENE E.|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SB 257 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and to the provision of mental health and mental retardation services and related services; providing a penalty.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset Bills
SB 496 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and community centers to obtain criminal conviction data relating to persons employed by a provider who contracts with the department or center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
CRIMINAL RECORDS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 848 70-0 (1987)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the provision of mental health services to persons who are deaf or hearing impaired and to their families.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Disabilities, Persons with|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 950 70-0 (1987)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to the sale of certain state-owned real property to Cherokee County.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
CHEROKEE COUNTY|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 951 70-0 (1987)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to Rusk State Hospital.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in comm.
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1058 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to gifts, grants, and donations made to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation or on behalf of a facility operated by the department.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
GIFTS & DONATIONS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1359 70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the repayment of student loans of physical therapists practicing for certain facilities operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health Retardation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PHYSICAL THERAPISTS|STUDENT LOANS
SB 1432 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the sale of certain state-owned real property to the University of Texas and to the disposition of proceeds.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1547 70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the sale of certain state-owned property to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SCR 36 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Granting Irene E. Little permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
LITTLE, IRENE E.|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SCR 58 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Cooper, Anne
Directing certain agencies to develop a plan and interagency agreement to provide certain services to children with disabilities under the managing conservatorship of the state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--Child Services|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 135 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Barton, Erwin
Requesting the cooperation of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, the Central Education Agency, and the Texas Rehabilitation Commission in implementing an interagency agreement.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|STATEWIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
SCR 138 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Commending certain health and human services agencies and requesting the Long Term Care Coordinating Council to study needs of nursing home residents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
AGING, DEPARTMENT ON|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|LONG-TERM CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Nursing Homes|Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 57 70-2 (1987)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the sale of certain state-owned property to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Purchasing--State
SB 52 70-2 (1987)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the sale of certain state-owned property to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SCR 28 70-2 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Granting Irene E. Little permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
LITTLE, IRENE E.|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HB 325 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the office of the Interstate Compact on Mental Health Administrator for Texas and to the annual report filed by the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to subcommittee
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 341 69-0 (1985)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to regional administration by certain health-related state agencies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--General|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 447 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to charges for certain services of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 467 69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the qualifications of the commissioner of mental health and mental retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 574 69-0 (1985)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the lease of certain state-owned land by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use by the Austin-Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 1025 69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the transfer of authority to design, construct, equip, furnish, maintain, and improve buildings within the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation from the department to the State Purchasing and General Services Commission.
House: State Affairs
Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Purchasing--State|YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 1242 69-0 (1985)
Author: Denton, BettySponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to application of the Education Code to facilities of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation or the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Minors--Juvenile Justice|YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 1973 69-0 (1985)
Author: Guerrero, LenaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the lease of certain state-owned land by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use by the Austin Child Guidance Center.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
AUSTIN, CITY OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2507 69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Appropriations
Message from the Governor
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations
HCR 68 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lee, Don
Encouraging development of respite care services for persons with cerebral palsy or other developmental disabilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Disabilities, Persons with|HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 93 69-0 (1985)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Appointing the Legislative Oversight Committee on Mental Health and Mental Retardation to help develop incentives for community residential services.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 94 69-0 (1985)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Recognizing that alcoholism has been declared to be a physical disease rather than a mental disorder.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|ALCOHOLISM, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 95 69-0 (1985)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Requesting the cooperation of the TDMHMR and the State Board of Insurance to augment existing sources of funds for persons with mental disabilities.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu in comm.
INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 153 69-0 (1985)
Author: Bush, BobSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Granting the estate, heirs, and legal representatives of Sue Ann Chapin permission to sue the State of Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed w/o the Governor's signature
CHAPIN, SUE ANN|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HCR 167 69-0 (1985)
Author: Givens, Ron
Directing that a pilot program for the prevention of youth suicide be established.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL, TEXAS|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|SUICIDE
HCR 177 69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, Frank
Requesting the cooperation of the Texas Department of Human Resources and the TDMHMR in collaboratively planning for increasing and redirecting Medicaid funds to encourage community-based residential services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF|MEDICAID|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 178 69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, Frank
Requesting the cooperation of the TDMHMR and the Texas Department of Corrections in development of creative community-based alternatives for mentally disabled offenders.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 179 69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, Frank
Requesting the cooperation of the TDMHMR, Central Education Agency, and Texas Rehabilitation Commission in improving coordination of their services to persons with mental retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 210 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the sale of certain property and the use of the proceeds to provide mental health services or to benefit the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; providing for a lien.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
DALLAS COUNTY|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 217 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the organization of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 256 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to regional administration by certain health-related state agencies.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Postponed in committee
HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF|Health--General|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 301 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the lease of certain state-owned land by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use by the Austin-Travis County Mental Retardation Center.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 403 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Lee, Don
Relating to charges for certain services of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 633 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to community centers for mental health and mental retardation services, their administration, planning, and fees, to contracts for community-based services, and to confidentiality of records.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 679 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the use of state funds to renovate improvements to community mental health and metal retardation centers; providing sanctions.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
COMMUNITY CENTERS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 785 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the transfer of authority to design, construct, equip, furnish, maintain, and improve buildings within the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation from the department to the State Purchasing and General Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Health & Human Services
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Purchasing--State|YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 994 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to appropriations to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and transfers of funds to improve staff-to-client ratios in state mental hospitals and state schools for the retarded and to make certain state contributions for employees.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1162 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the lease of certain state-owned land by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use by the Austin Child Guidance Center.
Senate: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
AUSTIN, CITY OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1452 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to a transfer of funds and supplemental appropriations to the Disaster Contingency Fund, to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, and to The Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC|CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1460 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations
SCR 59 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Encouraging development of respite care services for persons with cerebral palsy or other developmental disabilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Public Health
HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 62 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Directing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the State Board of Insurance to work with the insurance industry in developing a plan for reimbursement of the expenses for rehabilitative residential programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 63 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Requesting the cooperation of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation in implementing the recommendation of the Legislative Oversight Committee on Mental Health and Mental Retardation to develop incentives for community residential services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 64 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Directing the Texas Commission on Alcoholism to design a system to divert alcoholic patients from the Texas state mental hospitals into community-based detoxification and residential programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|ALCOHOLISM, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 127 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Requesting the cooperation of the Texas Department of Human Resources and Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation in collaboratively planning for increasing and redirecting Medicaid funds to encourage community-based residential services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 128 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Requesting the cooperation of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and Department of Corrections in development of creative community-based alternatives for mentally disabled offenders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 129 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Requesting the cooperation of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Central Education Agency, and the Texas Rehabilitation Commission in improving coordination of their services to persons with mental retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 20 69-2 (1986)
Author: Smith, Terral
Granting David Wayne Williams permission to sue the State of Texas, the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the Department of Public Safety.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State|WILLIAMS, DAVID WAYNE
SB 53 69-2 (1986)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned real property in Travis County and to disposition and appropriation of the proceeds.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|TRAVIS COUNTY
SCR 2 69-2 (1986)
Author: Green, Gene
Granting Debora Thompson permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State|THOMPSON, DEBORA
SCR 20 69-2 (1986)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Granting David Wayne Williams permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State|WILLIAMS, DAVID WAYNE
HB 31 69-3 (1986)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the use of funds belonging to patients in institutions under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Financial--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 72 69-3 (1986)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the transfer of the Rusk and Terrell state hospitals from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the Texas Department of Corrections.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 16 69-3 (1986)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Granting David Wayne Williams permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State|WILLIAMS, DAVID WAYNE
SB 9 69-3 (1986)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the use of funds belonging to patients in institutions under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-12/30/86
Financial--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 9 69-3 (1986)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Smith, Terral
Granting David Wayne Williams permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed w/o the Governor's signature
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State|WILLIAMS, DAVID WAYNE
SCR 16 69-3 (1986)
Author: Green, Gene
Granting Debora Thompson permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Reatrdation.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State|THOMPSON, DEBORA
HB 338 68-0 (1983)
Author: Millsap, MikeSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to certain transactions between a community center and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, to the establishment of the special community centers facilities construction fund, and to the construction and operation of a psychiatric treatment facility in Tarrant County.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMMUNITY CENTERS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 500 68-0 (1983)
Author: Peveto, WayneSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the appointment of persons to serve on the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation review board which determines manifest dangerousness.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 712 68-0 (1983)
Author: DeLay, Tom
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of mental health and mental retardation to appoint or discharge a deputy commissioner or the head of an institution or facility without the approval of the board of M.H.M.R.
House: Public Health
Placed on daily General State Calendar
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 1040 68-0 (1983)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the membership of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation review board that determines if a person is manifestly dangerous.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1041 68-0 (1983)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the staff and facilities of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1050 68-0 (1983)
Author: DeLay, Tom
Relating to the use of fingerprinting and criminal history record information for certain employment purposes by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation or community centers for mental health and mental retardation services.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
CRIMINAL RECORDS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2164 68-0 (1983)
Author: DeLay, Tom
Relating to the composition of the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 73 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Granting Jonnie J. Groda permission to sue the state and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Filed without the Governor's signature
GORDA, JONNIE J.|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SB 126 68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: DeLay, Tom
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and to certain community centers to receive relevant conviction data on applicants for employment, to deny employment to unqualified applicants, to promulgate rules, to perform psychological testing, and relating to the confidentiality of conviction data.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
CRIMINAL RECORDS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
SB 300 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the appointment of persons to serve on the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Review Board which determines manifest dangerousness.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 377 68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to the personnel and administrative staff of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and to the designation of facilities operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and to modification of signs at the facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 393 68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Wright, Brad
Relating to representation of the state in filing claims in court for support, maintenance, and treatment of patients in certain state hospitals or residential care facilities and procedure therefor.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 407 68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Lee, Don
Relating to the retention of certain sheltered workshop operating funds by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation in trust for the benefit of the participants in such workshops.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 467 68-0 (1983)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to an appropriation to the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to pay utility costs incurred at its facilities.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 665 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to construct and operate a psychiatric treatment facility in Tarrant County.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
No action taken
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|TARRANT COUNTY
SB 1278 68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Hury, James
Relating to establishment and operation of a Texas Mental Health Code Public Information Program and to certain powers and duties of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 66 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to adopting the definition of autism and other pervasive developmental disorders as stated in the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 67 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to developing rules ensuring the coordination of identification, diagnosis, referral, evaluation, training, and education within a continuum of services to persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 69 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to developing a written plan and interagency agreement addressing vocational training program standards, vocational program evaluation guidelines, and a continuum of vocational services for persons having autism.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 70 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to developing state licensing standards for residential facilities serving adult persons having autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 71 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Directing the Central Education Agency and the Department of MHMR to develop jointly training program standards and curriculum guidelines for families whose relatives have autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL|Education--General|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 72 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Supporting the concept of respite care services for persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders; and relating to extending respite care services within all of existing respite care programs to persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 9 68-1 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Walter
Granting Rudy and Mary Jane Guzman permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: Administration, Special
Referred to Committee on Administration
GUZMAN, RUDY & MARY JANE|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HB 82 68-2 (1984)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to appropriations to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to improve staff-to-patient ratios in state mental hospitals.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 31 68-2 (1984)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to appropriations to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and transfers of funds to improve staff-to-patient ratios in state mental hospitals and to make certain state contributions for employees.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 372 67-0 (1981)
Author: Grubbs, Walter B.Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the requiring of Mental Health and Mental Retardation employees to submit to fingerprinting.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Human Resources
No action taken
CRIMINAL RECORDS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 434 67-0 (1981)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to expend funds for supplemental residential services.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 572 67-0 (1981)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to the lease of property controlled by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Health Services
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 851 67-0 (1981)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to an internal system of advocacy for clients of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
HB 1308 67-0 (1981)
Author: Clark, Jerry
Relating to the provision of dental care by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Health Services
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
DENTAL SERVICES|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2399 67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Authorizing the sale and conveyance or trade of certain land in Jefferson County by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Health Services
Laid on the table subject to call
JEFFERSON COUNTY|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HCR 61 67-0 (1981)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Requesting Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to place additional emphasis on crisis counseling.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 71 67-0 (1981)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to expend funds for supplemental residential services for the mentally retarded at locations in Texas other than the grounds of the Rusk State Hospital.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 95 67-0 (1981)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to an internal system of advocacy for clients of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: Human Resources
Record vote
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 184 67-0 (1981)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"Sponsor: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to lease of property controlled by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Health Services Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 278 67-0 (1981)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the establishment and organization and operation of schools at state facilities for the mentally retarded and mentally ill of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; providing for the acceptance of donations and grants; providing for eligibility of students of such districts; providing for the operational costs of schools created pursuant to this Act through the Foundation School Program Fund and funds appropriated to the facilities; providing for allocation of professional units; providing for salaries for certain personnel employed by the districts; providing for severablity.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 303 67-0 (1981)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Clark, Jerry
Relating to permitting the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and its agents to obtain advice and consent for dental treatment of persons admitted or committed to it care.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
DENTAL SERVICES|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 310 67-0 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the allocation of appropriated funds to community centers to construct buildings for mental health and mental retardation purposes.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|COMMUNITY CENTERS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 572 67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, John
Adding a new Section 2.26 to the Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act, as amended (Article 5547-201, et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the community centers for MHMR services established pursuant to said Act to require applicants for employment and existing employees to submit to fingerprinting as a requisite to their employment, or continued employment, authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, any facility thereof or any community center to receive criminal history record information from the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of determining the qualifications and suitability of an applicant for employment or an employee and to deny employment applied for and to terminate an employee when it is determined that previous convictions of the applicant or employee indicates that such applicant or employee is not qualified or suitable.
Senate: Human Resources
No action taken
COMMUNITY CENTERS|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1271 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to transfer and discharge of Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation clients.
Senate: Human Resources
Postponed
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1286 67-0 (1981)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Crawford, Bo
Authorizing the sale and conveyance or trade of certain land in Jefferson County by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; providing for the use of proceeds; and declaring an emergency.
House: Health Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
JEFFERSON COUNTY|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SCR 91 67-0 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
The Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act of 1965 declares the purposes of the Act and, therefore, of the Department which it established to be; to provide for the conservation and restoration of mental health among the people of this State and toward this end to provide for the effective administration and coordination of mental health services at the State and local levels.
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SCR 118 67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Granting the Austin Travis County MH-MR Center permission to sue the State.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MH-MR CENTER|HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HB 305 66-0 (1979)
Author: Whitehead, EmmettSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the sale and conveyance of certain surplus land by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation with the proceeds to be used for the renovation of ward buildings at the Rusk State Hospital.
House: State Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 657 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hall, Tip
Establishing the Texas Human Genetics Center.
House: Health Services
Referred to subcommittee
Health--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 686 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to establishment of the Laredo State Center for Human Development.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 783 66-0 (1979)
Author: Whitehead, EmmettSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the appointment and service of the needs of institutions and facilities of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Health Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 784 66-0 (1979)
Author: Whitehead, EmmettSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the composition of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1035 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to qualifications for the office of Commissioner of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Health Services
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Officers
HB 1242 66-0 (1979)
Author: Whitehead, EmmettSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the sale of certain state-owned land by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the use of the proceeds.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1294 66-0 (1979)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to transfer items of appropriation to the Corpus Christi State School.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1300 66-0 (1979)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to establishment of a security building at the San Antonio State Hospital.
House: Health Services
Considered by committee in public hearing
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 99 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Requesting local communities to evaluate written policies of agencies that handle sexual abuse.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Minors--Crimes Against|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 111 66-0 (1979)
Author: Waters, Ron
Requesting MHMR community centers to give higher priority to crisis counseling for elderly and handicapped persons.
House: Health Services
Considered by committee in public hearing
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 170 66-0 (1979)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Jones, Gene
Granting Sharon =Walsh permission to sue the state.
House: Judiciary Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
JOURNOT, VIDA|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HCR 198 66-0 (1979)
Author: Washington, Craig
Granting Paul Anthony Powell permission to sue the state.
House: Judiciary Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
GILFORD, ALMA|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SB 317 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to transfer funds appropriated for utility expenses.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 377 66-0 (1979)
Author: Creighton, TomSponsor: Hall, Tip
Establishing the Texas Department of Mental Retardation Genetics Screening and Counseling Program to provide comprehensive genetic services in the areas of mental illness and mental retardation; transferring to the program all powers, duties, functions, obligations, property, records, and personnel of the genetics counseling and screening program of the Denton State School; authorizing the acquisition of real property and the comprehensive genetic services; providing for an effective date; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Referred to subcommittee
BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 463 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to transfer of the land, building, facilities, and other property of the Waco State Home to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and providing for transfer of funds and change of name; providing for admission to the facility and for its management.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 715 66-0 (1979)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to qualifications of the commissioner of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the qualifications and appointment of certain administrators within its community facilities.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 900 66-0 (1979)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the appointment and service of the heads of institutions and facilities of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 972 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Authorizing the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to establish and provide for two residential care facilities for the mentally retarded in the Harris-Galveston Counties, Texas, area and providing for the operation of same; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
GALVESTON COUNTY|HARRIS COUNTY|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1186 66-0 (1979)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to transfer items of appropriation to the Corpus Christi State School.
House: Health Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1226 66-0 (1979)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
To provide for payment of travel costs for members of advisory committees established or approved by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; and declaring an emergency.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 31 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Waters, Ron
Requesting Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and MHMR community centers to give high priority to crisis counseling for the elderly and the disabled.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 538 65-0 (1977)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Delegating to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation authority to make purchases from its centralized food purchase fund without authority of the Board of Control; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Purchasing--State
HB 718 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to legal rights of mentally retarded persons; admission and commitment to mental retardation services; transfer and discharge of clients; establishing public responsibility committees; providing for confidentiality of records; providing for responsibility of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and cooperation with other agencies; providing for rulemaking authority; providing for fees for services and support and maintenance of residents; providing penalties and remedies; providing effective dates.
House: Health & Welfare
Laid on the table subject to call
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS ACT OF 1977
HB 819 65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, WaltSponsor: Creighton, Tom
Authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to charge for services rendered in connection with genetic counseling; providing for the retention and utilization of such charges; amending the Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1013 65-0 (1977)
Author: Powers, Pike
Providing for at least four regular meetings per year of the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; and declaring an emergency.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1235 65-0 (1977)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to certain patient/student workers who are clients of care facilities of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the wages to be paid to such patient/students; providing that the Department will promulgate rules to effectuate this section; declaring that this section does not create an employer/employee relationship between Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and these clients; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1236 65-0 (1977)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Providing that the Commissioner shall appoint the head of each facility and institution of the Department, with approval of the Board; providing that the heads of certain facilities shall be physicians; further providing that the head of each facility and institution shall serve at the pleasure of the Commissioner.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1603 65-0 (1977)
Author: Whitehead, Emmett
An Act relating to mental health and mental retardation.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1770 65-0 (1977)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
An Act relating to education for mentally retarded persons under the care and control of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
Education--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2255 65-0 (1977)
Author: Whitehead, Emmett
Authorizing the sale and conveyance of certain described land in Cherokee County, Texas, by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation subject to the reservation to the State of Texas of a nonparticipating royalty interest; providing that the proceeds from the sale shall be used by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to pay the cost of advertising and sale of property with the remainder going to the general revenue fund; and declaring an emergency.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
CHEROKEE COUNTY|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HCR 50 65-0 (1977)
Author: Stubbeman, DavidSponsor: Jones, Grant
Authorizing C. E. Gladden to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Menatl Health and Mental Redardation.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
GLADDEN, C. E.|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HCR 153 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Requesting House Health and Welfare Committee and Senate Human Resources Committee to act as joint committee to study problems of special schools and community service centers operated by the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
Interim Studies|Legislature|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 259 65-0 (1977)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Delegating to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation authority to make purchases from its centralized food purchase fund without authority of the Board of Control; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Purchasing--State
SB 658 65-0 (1977)
Author: Creighton, TomSponsor: Parker, Walt
Authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to charge for services rendered in connection with genetic counseling; providing for the retention and utilization of such charges.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 257 64-0 (1975)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to treatment and rehabilitation of drug-dependent persons; providing penalties.
House: Health & Welfare
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 549 64-0 (1975)
Author: Whitehead, Emmett
Authorizing the sale and conveyance of certain land in Cherokee County by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; providing that the proceeds from the sale shall be part of the funds of the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use in the construction of living quarters for staff personnel at the Rusk State Hospital and appropriating the proceeds for that purpose.
House: Health & Welfare
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
CHEROKEE COUNTY|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 574 64-0 (1975)
Author: Pentony, Joe
Relating to the regulation of private mental hospitals by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation through its Private Mental Hospital Division; providing a penalty.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 578 64-0 (1975)
Author: Allred, Dave
Relating to certain qualifications for the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to subcommittee
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Officers
HB 583 64-0 (1975)
Author: Temple, Arthur "Buddy"
Authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to sell certain land located near Lufkin State School in Angelina County, Texas for cash at public sale under certain conditions; providing that said land shall be sold with a reservation of the minerals; authorizing the commissioner of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to execute and deliver the necessary conveyance providing that the Attorney General approves the form of such conveyance; providing the the net proceeds from such sale go to the General Revenue Fund.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
ANGELINA COUNTY|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 816 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Conveying to the City of Big Spring a certain described tract of land to be used for park or recreational purposes; reserving the state all mineral rights; making the park and recreation facilities available to patients of Big Spring State Hospital; providing for recordation of this Act; providing for reversion of title to the State of Texas under certain conditions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
BIG SPRING, CITY OF|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1398 64-0 (1975)
Author: Allred, Dave
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of an Office of Monitoring and Related Services in the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Health & Welfare
Rules suspended
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1597 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.Sponsor: Lombardino, Frank
Relating to the transfer of certain described land to the City of San Antonio for park purposes.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF
HB 1684 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to the transfer of certain described land to the City of San Antonio for park purposes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF
HB 1992 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Authorizing the State of Texas to indemnify personnel of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; defining the liabilities covered by the Act; providing for defense by the Attorney General.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Employees
HB 2152 64-0 (1975)
Author: Allred, Dave
Authorizing the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to convey a certain sanitary sewer main and an easement in Wichita County to the City of Wichita Falls.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WICHITA FALLS, CITY OF
HCR 68 64-0 (1975)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.Sponsor: Adams, Don
Granting permission to C.M. Lingle Company to sue the state.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
C. M. LINGLE COMPANY|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SB 212 64-0 (1975)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Temple, Arthur "Buddy"
Authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to sell certain land located near Lufkin State School in Angelina County, Texas, for cash at public sale under certain conditions; providing that said land shall be sold with a reservation of the minerals; authorizing the Commissioner of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to execute and deliver the necessary conveyance providing that the attorney general approves the form of such conveyance; providing that the net proceeds from such sale go to the General Revenue Fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
ANGELINA COUNTY|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 356 64-0 (1975)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Whitehead, Emmett
Authorizing the sale and conveyance of certain described land in Cherokee County by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; providing that the proceeds from the sale shall be part of the funds of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use in the construction of living quarters for staff personnel at the Rusk State Hospital and appropriating the proceeds for that purpose.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
CHEROKEE COUNTY|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 435 64-0 (1975)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Finney, Dave
Authorizing the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to convey certain land in Dallas County and other property to the Dallas County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center and to transfer ownership of and title to certain personal property to the Tarrant County Hospital District Mental Health Mental Retardation Center; providing for revision of title to the real property under certain conditions; making certain provisions for the use of the land conveyed and of land for which the conveyed land may be traded.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
DALLAS COUNTY|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 539 64-0 (1975)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Authorizing the Texas Youth Council to convey the property of the Crockett State School for Girls to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Human Services--Child Services|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|YOUTH COUNCIL, TEXAS
SB 594 64-0 (1975)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of an Office of Monitoring and Related Services in the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 75 64-0 (1975)
Author: Lombardino, FrankSponsor: Nowlin, James
Granting Roy T. Aguilar permission to sue the State of Texas, the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, and the San Antonio State Hospital for the relief to which he is entitled concerning his claim of damages; providing that in the event suit is filed, service of citation and other required process be made on the Attorney General of Texas, and that the suit be tried as other civil suits; providing that nothing in this resolution may be construed as an admission by the State of Texas, or any its employees, agents, departments, agencies, or political subdivisions, of liability or of hte truth of any allegation asserted by the claimant, but the alleged cause of action must be proved under the laws of this state as in other civil cases; providing that nothing in this resolution may be construed as a waiver of any defense of fact or law available to the State of Texas or to any of its employees, agents, departments, agencies, reserved political subdivsions every defense is specificaly reserved.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
AGUILAR, ROY T.|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State|SAN ANTONIO STATE HOSPITAL
HB 541 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Authorizing the conveyance of certain land by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the Public Safety Commission and the State of Texas for the use and benefit of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
House: State Affairs
Subcommittee hearing notice posted
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 775 63-0 (1973)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to provide mental health and mental retardation services through the operation of sheltered workshops; and declaring an emergency.
House: Human Resources
Considered in public hearing
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 934 63-0 (1973)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to the establishment of the East Texas State Center for Human Development.
House: Human Resources
Reported favorably
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1177 63-0 (1973)
Author: Lee, Doyce R.
Authorizing the conveyance of certain land by the State Department of Health to the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for use and benefit of Tyler State Center for Human Development.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HCR 171 63-0 (1973)
Author: Foreman, WilsonSponsor: Herring, Charles
Granting permission to S&G Construction Company, Inc. to sue the state.
House: Judiciary Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN |UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 336 63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the funding and operation of sheltered workshops by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and to sale of products and services; prescribing the relationship of the authority and program authorized herein to the authority and/or jurisdiction of community centers for mental health and mental retardation.
House: Human Resources Senate: Finance
90 Day Bill
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 200 62-0 (1971)
Author: Swanson, Bill T.
Relating to providing for a change in membership of the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 515 62-0 (1971)
Author: Cole, James D.
Relating to mental retardation, establishing the Texas Department of Mental Retardation.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 652 62-0 (1971)
Author: Davis, HaroldSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardtion and the state schools, state hospitals, and other facilities and institutions under its jurisdiction, the Texas State Department of Health and facilities and institutions under its jurisdiction, the Texas Youth Council and facilities and institutions under its jurisdiction, and other state and political subdivisions, centers, and hospitals to purchase annuities for their employees.
Insurance--Life & Annuities|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Salaries & Expenses|State Employees
HB 700 62-0 (1971)
Author: Foreman, Wilson
Relating to transferring the land of the Confederate Woman's Home from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the State Building Commission.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1051 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jungmichel, Charles
Relating to schools at facilities of the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Education--School Districts|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1286 62-0 (1971)
Author: Johnson, Jake
Relating to authorizing the transfer of certain land from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the Texas National Guard Armory Board.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1436 62-0 (1971)
Author: Floyd, GuySponsor: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to providing for the establishment of the San Antonio State Center for Human Development and the El Paso State Center for Human Development.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 191 62-0 (1971)
Author: Murray, Menton J.Sponsor: Herring, Charles
Granting Mrs. Quatha Kirkpatrick permission to sue the state.
CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|KIRKPATRICK, QUATHA|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SB 412 62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, CharlesSponsor: Foreman, Wilson
Relating to authorizing the transfer of the land of the Confederate Woman's Home from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the State Building Commission.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 16 62-4 (1972)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation to the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for the design and construction, payment of salaries and travel expenses of construction project inspectors or Clerks-of-the-Works, of the Fort Worth State School for the Mentally Retarded.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 35 62-4 (1972)
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 212 61-0 (1969)
Author: Moyer, J. Hudson
Relating to the transfer of persons under commitment to state schools for the retarded of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to mental hospitals of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 213 61-0 (1969)
Author: Moyer, J. Hudson
Relating to transfer of persons under commitment to mental hospitals of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to schools for the mentally retarded of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 702 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cavness, Don
Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System to acquire by purchase, exchange, gift, or otherwise certain properties, to sell, exchange, give, or otherwise convey those properties to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 882 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cavness, Don
Relating to creating the position of Deputy Commissioner for Administrative Services in the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and prescribing his qualifications, powers and duties.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 891 61-0 (1969)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to amending the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act to redefine "local agency"; providing for designation by the Governor of the Chairman of the Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; relating to responsibility for governing community centers; relating to State grants-in-aid; providing for annual audits.
COMMUNITY CENTERS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 111 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cavness, Don
Authorizing the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to display certain arts and crafts in the Capitol Rotunda on May 9, 1969.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary|TEXAS FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION
SB 465 61-0 (1969)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending the Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act; definitions, Board, Commissioner, staff, services, funds, etc.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 487 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to transferring certain land from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the Texas Commission for the Blind to be used for the Texas Rehabilitation Center for the Blind; providing for the possibility of reversion.
BLIND, STATE COMMISSION FOR THE|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 666 61-0 (1969)
Author: Word, James Powell
Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System to acquire by purchase, exchange, gift, or otherwise certain properties, to sell, exchange, give, or otherwise convey those properties to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, and to acquire from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation by purchase, exchange, gift, or otherwise certain other properties; authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to acquire properties conveyed to it by the Board of Regents and authorizing that Department to sell, exchange, give, or otherwise convey certain properties to the Board of Regents.
Education--Higher--General|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 97 60-0 (1967)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to mentally retarded persons and responsibility for their support and maintenance as students in State Schools.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 471 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hull, Malcolm Cordell | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to make contracts for the provision of mental health and mental retardation services.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Purchasing--State
HB 509 60-0 (1967)
Author: Lockridge, Joseph Edwin | et. al.
Relating to facilities under control and management of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; authorizing the Department to operate half-way houses and community centers.
COMMUNITY CENTERS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 514 60-0 (1967)
Author: Clark, Jim | et. al.
Relating to compensation of members of the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 632 60-0 (1967)
Author: Lombardino, Frank | et. al.
Relating to transferring the authority to license private mental hospitals from the Texas State Department of Health to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; providing effective date of the Act.
HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 732 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cain, Pat | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and directing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to convey and transfer to the Parks and Wildlife Department certain land in Travis County, Texas.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 753 60-0 (1967)
Author: Vance, Arthur K. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the return of committed mentally retarded persons to the states of their residence.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 920 60-0 (1967)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to convey a water and sanitary pressure main to the City of Kerrville.
KERRVILLE, CITY OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1032 60-0 (1967)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to convey a 6" water main and a 6" sanitary sewer main to the City of Kerrville.
KERRVILLE, CITY OF|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 236 60-0 (1967)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A.
Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to make contracts for the provision of mental health and mental retardation services.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Purchasing--State
SB 245 60-0 (1967)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to compensation of members of the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 291 60-0 (1967)
Author: Connally, Wayne W.
Relating to facilities under control and management of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; authorizing the Department to operate half-way houses and community centers.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 328 60-0 (1967)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to authorizing and directing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to convey and transfer to the Parks and Wildlife Department certain land in Travis County, Texas.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 367 60-0 (1967)
Author: Christie, Joe William
Relating to transferring the authority to license private mental hospitals from the Texas State Department of Health to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 434 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to sell an exclusive and perpetual right to use, draw and take all water in, under and upon a certain described tract of land in Wilbarger County with all water lines and improvements located thereon.
MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|WILBARGER COUNTY
HB 3 59-0 (1965)
Author: Miller, Wallace H.
Relating to mental health and mental retardation; creating the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and prescribing its organization, powers, duties and functions and abolishing the Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION ACT, TEXAS|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1072 59-0 (1965)
Author: Miller, Wallace H. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act by adding a director of administrative services.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
