81st Legislature Regular Session

Honoring the directors and staff of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department for their notable public service.

Sponsor: Jim McReynolds

Relating to the use by certain municipalities of hotel occupancy tax revenue for the construction of a recreational venue near hotels.

Sponsor: Valinda Bolton

Relating to the marketing of shrimp and aquaculture products.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Relating to certification of a person in certain counties as eligible for disabled parking privileges.

Sponsor: Tracy King

Relating to the authority of an administrative law judge to order the release of certain information relating to a child abuse and neglect investigation.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to the coordination of the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of a statewide passenger rail system by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Sponsor: Ruth McClendon

Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to certain general academic teaching institutions and to scholarship and other programs to facilitate enrollment at institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: Daniel Branch

Commending U.S. Army Sergeant Mark Alan Vaughn of Clute for his courageous service in Iraq.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to eliminating or modifying certain mandates on school districts.

Sponsor: Mark Shelton

In memory of Hubert H. Wiley of Clarksville.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to the fee charged for registration on the master bidders list.

Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes

Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents or spouse and permitting those personnel to assign the exemption to a child.

Sponsor: Joaquin Castro

Relating to child support enforcement and disbursement and to health care coverage for children in Title IV-D cases.

Sponsor: Jim Jackson

Relating to the assistance of the Texas Rangers in the investigation of certain sex offenses.

Sponsor: Tara Ybarra

Designating the Texas toad as the official State Amphibian of Texas.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to the creation of a county ethics commission in certain counties; providing civil and criminal penalties.

Sponsor: Marisa Marquez

Relating to the titling and registration of certain motor vehicles.

Sponsor: Wayne Smith

Relating to taking or attempting to take a weapon from an employee or official of a correctional facility.

Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac

Relating to the regulation of property tax consultants.

Sponsor: Ed Thompson

Honoring the memory of Clayton Bradley Rogers of Canton.

Sponsor: Dan Flynn

Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Central Colorado River Authority.

Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate platting requirements near an international border.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the funding of the statewide wildfire protection plan at the Texas Forest Service.

Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock

Relating to excused absences in public schools for students visiting institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: Ellen Cohen

Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.

Sponsor: Allen Vaught

Relating to the expansion of the boundaries of the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority.

Sponsor: John Kuempel

Relating to the creation of the Cypress Waters Municipal Management District; providing the authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.

Sponsor: Jim Jackson

Relating to the powers of the West Harris County Regional Water Authority.

Sponsor: William Callegari

Relating to the Parklands Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Patrick Rose

Congratulating Edna Meeks on being nominated as Clear Creek ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.

Sponsor: John Davis

Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 6; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: John Otto

Relating to an interim study of recreational boating safety in Texas.

Sponsor: Tan Parker

Designating April 21, 2009, as Delta County Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to decedents' estates and the redesignation of certain other provisions of the Texas Probate Code, including conforming amendments and repeals.

Sponsor: Will Hartnett

In memory of William Richard McCord of Sumner.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to the operation of commercial motor vehicles and vehicles used exclusively to transport waste.

Sponsor: Joe Pickett

Relating to the number of counties or municipalities necessary to establish a regional drug court program.

Sponsor: Jerry Madden

Relating to foreclosure of liens on real property and certain personal property owned by members or dependents of the military; providing a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: Al Edwards

In memory of Judy Broach Hammonds of Mount Pleasant.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to the per diem for members of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

Sponsor: Ed Thompson

Relating to the provision of a certified copy of a birth certificate for certain minors receiving services from the Department of Family and Protective Services and to the amendment of birth and death certificates.

Sponsor: Patrick Rose

In memory of Mary Ellen Border Tubbs McDowell.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to information requested by a member, committee, or agency of the legislature under the public information law.

Sponsor: Pete Gallego

Relating to the powers of certain development corporations related to Hurricane Ike disaster relief and to the validation of certain governmental acts or proceedings of counties affected by Hurricane Ike.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Honoring the memory of Stephanye Irene Sampley of Atascocita.

Sponsor: Jim McReynolds

Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the East Williamson County Multi-Institution Teaching Center.

Sponsor: Charles Anderson

Relating to continuation of the intercollegiate athletics fee for students at Prairie View A&M University.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Relating to compensation for certain emergency services personnel.

Sponsor: Jim McReynolds

Relating to restrictions on the use of the Internet by sex offenders and to the reporting, collection, and exchange of information regarding those offenders; providing a civil penalty.

Sponsor: Wayne Christian

Relating to licensing and inspection requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services for certain facilities and homes providing child care; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Drew Darby

Relating to the technology demonstration sites project and to a computer lending pilot program.

Sponsor: Scott Hochberg

Relating to the authority of a county, hospital district, or public hospital to provide health care services to an indigent patient.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to the placement of certain children who are in the managing conservatorship of the state.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to the classification of and prescriptions issued for certain controlled substances.

Sponsor: Jim McReynolds

Relating to preferences of certain district courts in Tarrant County.

Sponsor: Todd Smith

Relating to the imposition of property taxes on the residential homesteads of low-income and moderate-income persons.

Sponsor: Justin Rodriguez

Relating to food handlers and other food service employees.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to criminal history record information relating to persons who are certified to provide guardianship services.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to the authority of municipal management districts to consolidate.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to the creation of Chambers County Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Congratulating Dawn Gibler on being named the Clear Creek ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Sponsor: John Davis

Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by certain local governments.

Sponsor: William Callegari

Relating to the powers and duties of the Hopkins County Hospital District.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to coverage under a meet and confer agreement for certain municipal firefighters and police officers.

Sponsor: Yvonne Davis

Relating to the persons exempted from the required prepayment of the personnel costs incurred by a governmental body in responding to requests from a requestor under the public information law that require large amounts of personnel time.

Sponsor: Patrick Rose

Granting the Chishty family permission to sue the State of Texas, the Department of Aging and Disability Services, and the Denton State School.

Sponsor: Lon Burnam

Relating to filing fees in civil actions and proceedings and the use of those fees, to costs on conviction in certain courts, to money paid into the registry of a court in certain counties, and to the appointment of counsel in certain suits.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to the powers and duties of the Montgomery County Hospital District.

Sponsor: Rob Eissler

Relating to the proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.

Sponsor: Joaquin Castro

In memory of former first lady, Lady Bird Johnson.

Sponsor: Brian McCall

Relating to an informational manual for voluntary caregivers who provide temporary care for children who are the subject of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the provision of information by health and human services agencies to assist children with velocardiofacial syndrome.

Sponsor: Justin Rodriguez

Relating to the powers and duties of and benefits available under the Employees Retirement System of Texas and to a chronic disease prevention and wellness pilot program administered by the system and the Department of State Health Services for department employees.

Sponsor: Vicki Truitt

Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Navarro County.

Sponsor: Byron Cook

Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.

Sponsor: Charles Hopson

Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council and to the recovery of certain transmission costs by electric utilities in those areas and to the provision of power during a natural disaster or declared emergency.

Sponsor: Allan Ritter

Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors.

Sponsor: Todd Smith

Relating to the requirement that the county clerk of certain counties prepare a written records management and preservation services plan.

Sponsor: Marisa Marquez

Relating to imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on motor vehicles transferred as the result of a gift.

Sponsor: Rene Oliveira

Memorializing Congress to refine Department of Homeland Security policy to consider risk levels as well as population size in assessing the financial needs of first responders in border communities along the international boundary created by the Rio Grande.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the imposition of the franchise tax and local sales and use taxes, including the authority of a county or other local governmental entity to receive local sales tax information.

Sponsor: Patrick Rose

Relating to abolishing the Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority and to the certification and operation of private sector prison industries programs.

Sponsor: Wayne Christian

Relating to a major events trust fund, a motor sports racing trust fund, and an events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events.

Sponsor: Angie Button

Relating to fees paid to a constable for serving civil process.

Sponsor: Patricia Harless

Relating to the administration of charitable trusts.

Sponsor: Will Hartnett

Relating to the authority of the governor or a political subdivision to suspend statutory or local deadlines during a disaster.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Relating to classification of a prekindergarten or kindergarten student who is retained at the request of the student's parent.

Sponsor: Dora Olivo

Relating to the administration of mathematics, science, and technology teacher preparation academies at institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: Daniel Branch

Designating March 29, 2010, as Vietnam Veterans Day in the State of Texas.

Sponsor: Sid Miller

Relating to the disaster contingency fund and relief for school districts located in a disaster area.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Designating the Brady World Championship BBQ Goat Cook-off as the official Texas State Goat Barbecue Championship Cook-off.

Sponsor: Allen Fletcher

Relating to the liability of volunteer audiologists and speech-language pathologists who provide certain speech, language, and hearing evaluations.

Sponsor: Angie Button

In memory of Tye James Parrish.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to the degrees awarded by the Texas State Technical College System.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to the period during which a judicial candidate or officeholder may accept political contributions.

Sponsor: David Leibowitz

Relating to informal caregiver support services and to the appointment of a successor guardian for certain wards adjudicated as totally incapacitated.

Sponsor: Patrick Rose

Relating to sealing court records containing medical information for children who are victims of certain offenses.

Sponsor: Angie Button

Relating to allowing for certain criminal proceedings in the absence of certain defendants.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Relating to the definition of first responder for purposes of the immunization registry.

Sponsor: Jim McReynolds

Relating to the application process and scoring for the low income housing tax credit program.

Sponsor: Carol Kent

Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to a transportation plan for persons furloughed or discharged from certain mental health facilities.

Sponsor: John Davis

Relating to a study on the feasibility of providing vaccines to first responders deployed to a disaster area.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to the authority of Las Lomas Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 3 and 4 of Kaufman County to undertake road projects.

Sponsor: Betty Brown

Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of land used for wildlife management.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to rulemaking authority for administrative penalties assessed for violations of the Insurance Code.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Relating to jurisdiction, venue, and appeals in certain matters, including the jurisdiction of and appeals from certain courts and administrative decisions and the appointment of counsel in certain appeals.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to insurance charters and certificates of authority.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Relating to including in the law enforcement information system information indicating that criminal defendants have committed certain additional offenses.

Sponsor: Allen Fletcher

Relating to a study to determine the effect on the health care infrastructure in this state if the state Medicaid program is abolished or a severe reduction in federal matching money under the program occurs.

Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock

Relating to the creation of the Van Alstyne Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Larry Phillips

Relating to the establishment and operation of the unauthorized insurance guaranty fund.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Designating the Panhandle Region of Texas as an official Natural Renewable Resource Area.

Sponsor: David Swinford

Relating to the compensation of certain court administrators.

Sponsor: Lon Burnam

Relating to the name and confirmation of, and to certain fees imposed by, the McLennan County Groundwater Conservation District and to the authority to create certain adjacent groundwater conservation districts.

Sponsor: Jim Dunnam

Relating to money paid into the registry of a court in certain counties.

Sponsor: Allen Vaught

Designating the Texas Medal of Honor Memorial on the campus of Hill College in Hillsboro as the official State Memorial to Texas-Born Medal of Honor Recipients.

Sponsor: Jim Pitts

Relating to the dissolution of the Ballinger Memorial Hospital District and the North Runnels County Hospital District and the creation of the Runnels County Hospital District; granting the authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran

Relating to the powers and duties of the Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District relating to the issuance of bonds.

Sponsor: Joe Driver

Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness program used in the health curriculum for public schools.

Sponsor: Joe Deshotel

Relating to contracts awarded through competitive bidding by certain port and harbor facilities.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Relating to examinations by the consumer credit commissioner with regard to the regulation of property tax lenders and certain other lenders and debt management counselors.

Sponsor: Kenneth Paxton

In memory of Ruth Evelyn Burd of Paris, Texas.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to the functions of the statewide health coordinating council; providing civil penalties.

Sponsor: Susan King

Relating to the Clear Creek Watershed Authority.

Sponsor: Tan Parker

Relating to creating an offense for interference with certain radio frequencies.

Sponsor: Wayne Christian

Relating to the requirement that driver education curriculum include information regarding distractions while driving.

Sponsor: Joe Pickett

Relating to the disposition of cash in possession of a deceased pauper.

Sponsor: John Davis

Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to finance a convention center hotel in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: David Swinford

Relating to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

Sponsor: Angie Button

Relating to a reporting requirement regarding the Texas emerging technology fund.

Sponsor: Joaquin Castro

Relating to the employment of firefighters and police officers and the provision of emergency medical services in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Armando Walle

Relating to the contents of an application for probate of a written will.

Sponsor: Kenneth Paxton

Relating to the use of land on the main campus of Texas A&M University in College Station.

Sponsor: Fred Brown

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3613.

Sponsor: John Otto

Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the connection of residences in economically distressed areas to public water supply and sanitary sewer systems.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 9; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Relating to treating and reducing child abuse and neglect and improving child welfare, including providing assistance for adoptive parents and foster care providers.

Sponsor: Ruth McClendon

Relating to certain election practices and procedures; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Todd Smith

Memorializing the United States Congress to make eradication of the fever tick in South Texas a priority and provide appropriate funding and resources.

Sponsor: Yvonne Toureilles

Relating to contracting with the secretary of state for the filing of personal financial statements by officers and employees of certain counties.

Sponsor: Leo Berman

Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of transmission facilities.

Sponsor: Dan Gattis

Relating to the authority of a gas corporation to use a public right-of-way.

Sponsor: Yvonne Toureilles

In memory of Christian Tyler Dunn-Donihoo of Mount Pleasant.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to exemptions from the requirement to hold a license to practice physical therapy.

Sponsor: Susan King

In memory of Charlene Champion of Paris, Texas.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to the administration and powers of a coordinated county transportation authority.

Sponsor: Burt Solomons

Relating to certain mammography systems that fail certification standards.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to notification to a patient of a state-operated mental health facility or resident of a residential care facility of the exemption of certain trusts from liability to pay for support.

Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales

Relating to the time for dissolution of crime control and prevention districts and to certain taxes imposed by such districts or by fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.

Sponsor: Mark Shelton

Relating to the powers and duties of a regional tollway authority.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to the payment of temporary housing costs for certain individuals who are released or are eligible for release on parole or to mandatory supervision.

Sponsor: Wayne Christian

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3.

Sponsor: Rob Eissler

Relating to the disclosure of criminal history record information to the Court Reporters Certification Board.

Sponsor: Drew Darby

Relating to a crematory establishment's authority to accept for cremation unidentified human remains.

Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales

Relating to an environmental service fee at public institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement.

Sponsor: Rene Oliveira

Relating to the removal of an appointed emergency services district board member by a county commissioners court.

Sponsor: David Leibowitz

Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties.

Sponsor: Justin Rodriguez

Relating to the name of Stephen F. Austin State University.

Sponsor: Wayne Christian

Relating to the powers of an associate judge in a Title IV-D case.

Sponsor: Todd Hunter

Relating to a program to designate historic roads and highways in this state.

Sponsor: Carol Kent

Relating to the abolition of the Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission and the state employee incentive program.

Sponsor: William Callegari

In memory of J. B. Lowry of Paris, Texas.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to providing municipalities and counties access to criminal history record information for sexually oriented business license applicants.

Sponsor: Carol Alvarado

Relating to the installation, maintenance, or operation of natural gas pipelines on state highways and highway and county road rights-of-way.

Sponsor: Rob Orr

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.J.R. No. 14.

Sponsor: Frank Corte

Relating to the regulation of certain boarding home facilities and assisted living facilities; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Yvonne Davis

Relating to court proceedings for a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for a misdemeanor punishable by fine only.

Sponsor: Robert Miklos

Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem and to court-appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

Sponsor: Todd Hunter

Relating to the electronic transmission of a federal postcard application used for voting.

Sponsor: Jerry Madden

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2559.

Sponsor: Vicki Truitt

Relating to the creation of the XS Ranch Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt

Relating to the information about certain candidates required to be filed with the secretary of state.

Sponsor: Scott Hochberg

Relating to the Internet broadcasting of Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT public hearings and meetings.

Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac

Relating to the reinstatement of a firefighter or police officer to a previously held position based on seniority on the return of another firefighter or police officer from a military leave of absence.

Sponsor: William Callegari

Relating to the powers and duties of a navigation district or port authority.

Sponsor: William Callegari

Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for cancer of unknown primary origin awareness.

Sponsor: Yvonne Toureilles

Relating to the performance of pharmacy services in certain rural areas.

Sponsor: Joe Heflin

Relating to refund of excess unearned premiums by insurance premium finance companies.

Sponsor: Kelly Hancock

Relating to the booting of vehicles by private entities in parking facilities; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Ana Hernandez

Relating to the jurisdiction and operation of the district courts in McLennan County.

Sponsor: Charles Anderson

Expressing continued support for the establishment of a Juneteenth memorial monument on the grounds of the State Capitol at the location previously approved by the State Preservation Board.

Sponsor: Al Edwards

Relating to the issuance of certain permits for overweight vehicles.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 161; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Relating to the punishment for theft of certain aluminum, bronze, or copper materials.

Sponsor: David Leibowitz

Relating to participation and credit in, benefits from, and the administration of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.

Sponsor: Vicki Truitt

Relating to authorization for school districts to provide mentors for teachers assigned to a new subject or grade level.

Sponsor: Joe Farias

Relating to standards required for certain rankings of physicians by health benefit plans.

Sponsor: Daniel Branch

Relating to participation in and benefits and administration of retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Justin Rodriguez

Posthumously conferring the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on Pedro Cano of Hidalgo County for his heroic actions in World War II.

Sponsor: Charles Anderson

Relating to contracts by governmental entities for professional services relating to geoscience and landscape architecture.

Sponsor: Norma Chavez

Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 64; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to the conduct of judicial proceedings and transaction of other essential judicial functions in the event of a disaster.

Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales

Relating to the confidentiality of certain information pertaining to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

Sponsor: Jerry Madden

Relating to the power of a licensing authority to revoke, suspend, or deny a license on the basis of certain criminal proceedings.

Sponsor: Ed Thompson

Relating to changing the name of the South Texas Health Care System to the Rio Grande State Center.

Sponsor: David Leibowitz

Relating to a title insurance company affidavit as a release of lien.

Sponsor: Rob Orr

Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and to the establishment of pretrial veterans court programs.

Sponsor: Solomon Ortiz

Relating to a requirement that program materials for the Energy Services Program for Low-Income Individuals be provided in certain languages.

Sponsor: David Leibowitz

Relating to the creation of district courts and statutory county courts and to the composition of juvenile boards in certain counties.

Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez

Relating to certain competitive scholarship recipients at public institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: Scott Hochberg

Congratulating James Alford Davis of Menard on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Sponsor: John Davis

Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers.

Sponsor: Mike Hamilton

Relating to authorizing an increase in the student union fee at the University of Houston.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to protections provided by the Department of Agriculture for certain consumers; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Ellen Cohen

Relating to exempting Lamar State College--Orange and Lamar State College--Port Arthur from certain requirements relating to student admissions.

Sponsor: Joe Deshotel

Relating to the provision of services to certain persons involved in, and the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of, offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, and to law enforcement training related to offenses involving that trafficking.

Sponsor: Delwin Jones

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations.

Sponsor: Pete Gallego

Relating to the regulation of cemeteries by state and local government.

Sponsor: Charles Anderson

Relating to notice to a life insurer of an adverse claim to policy proceeds by a person with a bona fide legal claim.

Sponsor: Kelly Hancock

Relating to information regarding the relative or designated caregivers for a child in the managing conservatorship of the state.

Sponsor: Jerry Madden

Relating to allowing certain claimants to file an application under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.

Sponsor: Jim McReynolds

Relating to proof of identification to purchase an alcoholic beverage.

Sponsor: John Kuempel

Relating to certain certifications, professional designations, and education requirements regarding the sale of life insurance and annuities.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Relating to the prosecution of a Class C misdemeanor offense for which the defendant does not appear.

Sponsor: Wayne Christian

Relating to fees charged by certain counties near international borders for issuing certain utility certificates.

Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales

Declaring March 2 and 3, 2009, as Kilgore Days at the State Capitol.

Sponsor: Thomas Merritt

Relating to electric service reliability measures.

Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran

Relating to operations fees and child support service fees assessed by domestic relations offices.

Sponsor: Ana Hernandez

Relating to powers of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas, pertaining to land in and adjacent to Naval Station Ingleside.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Relating to medical assistance program reimbursement for guardianship expenses of certain recipients.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements made by a child abuse victim.

Sponsor: Debbie Riddle

Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with educational programs of the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.

Sponsor: Tryon Lewis

Relating to a monument dedicated to members of the armed forces from this state who died in combat.

Sponsor: Aaron Pena

Relating to the postemployment activities of certain local government officers in certain counties; providing a penalty.

Sponsor: Carol Alvarado

Relating to the creation of the Somerset Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Jim McReynolds

Relating to emergency preparation and management.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Relating to the creation of the Country Place Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.

Sponsor: Randy Weber

Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.

Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez

Relating to the governing body of the Willacy County Navigation District.

Sponsor: Tara Ybarra

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 118; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Rob Eissler

Relating to the creation of an interagency task force on economic growth and endangered species; providing information and direction regarding endangered species issues in certain areas of the state.

Sponsor: Frank Corte

Relating to municipal registration of vacant buildings in certain counties.

Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac

Relating to staffing, overtime, and other employment protections for nurses.

Sponsor: Dan Gattis

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 18; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.

Sponsor: Debbie Riddle

Relating to the disposition of vehicles by a local government participating in a program designed to encourage the use of low-emission vehicles.

Sponsor: David Leibowitz

Relating to conducting by electronic means a hearing to determine a defendant's ability to discharge certain fines and court costs.

Sponsor: Wayne Christian

Relating to the creation of the Gray County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Warren Chisum

Relating to faculty temporary licenses to practice medicine.

Sponsor: Rob Eissler

Relating to the regulation of stipulated premium insurance companies.

Sponsor: Kelly Hancock

Relating to the production and taxation of renewable diesel fuel.

Sponsor: Yvonne Toureilles

Relating to the creation of the Red River Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Larry Phillips

Relating to the creation and financing of public improvement districts.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 128 and 129; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to the promotion and marketing of alcoholic beverages.

Sponsor: Ed Thompson

Relating to the use of restraints to control the movement of pregnant women and female children confined in certain correctional facilities in this state.

Sponsor: Susan King

Relating to the collection and use of biometric identifiers.

Sponsor: Brian McCall

Relating to polling places for certain elections.

Sponsor: Dan Flynn

Relating to notification of an application related to a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer service.

Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock

Relating to the enforcement of rules by the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District and the Fort Bend Subsidence District; providing penalties.

Sponsor: William Callegari

Relating to the regulation of discount health care programs by the Texas Department of Insurance; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Vicki Truitt

Relating to the documents that are required for the transfer of a defendant from a county to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield

Relating to disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Relating to "no regrets" greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies.

Sponsor: Warren Chisum

Relating to the availability and continuation of certain health benefit plan coverage.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Relating to the procedure for submitting certain plans and specifications of buildings or facilities for the purpose of eliminating architectural barriers encountered by persons with disabilities.

Sponsor: Tan Parker

Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities, coliseums, and multiuse facilities in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Carol Alvarado

Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief.

Sponsor: Betty Brown

Relating to the use of a tanning facility device by a minor.

Sponsor: Al Edwards

In memory of Mamie Bell Newsom of Paris, Texas.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to the Department of Information Resources, including the abolition of the telecommunications planning and oversight council, the electronic commerce network, and the electronic procurement marketplace and standards for certain school district software.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 202; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Relating to the definition of victim in relation to certain crime victims' rights.

Sponsor: Angie Button

Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for child health plan coverage or medical assistance on release from certain facilities or other settings.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to a right of a close relative to seek expunction of arrest records and files on behalf of a deceased person.

Sponsor: Terri Hodge

Relating to capital stock and surplus requirements for certain insurance companies.

Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield

Relating to the authority with whom campaign finance reports must be filed in connection with a judicial district office filled by the voters of only one county.

Sponsor: Rafael Anchia

Relating to the creation of the Lake Texoma Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax or assessment and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Larry Phillips

Relating to acknowledgements required of a purchaser of residential real property in connection with the receipt of a seller's disclosure notice regarding the property.

Sponsor: Joe Deshotel

Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers enrolled in criminal justice or law enforcement course work and for certain educational aides.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the Martin County Hospital District.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Relating to the urban land bank demonstration program in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Yvonne Davis

Relating to the provision of money from a county's general fund to disaster victims.

Sponsor: David Farabee

Relating to the scope of services of and the persons who may be provided services by a community center.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Relating to the effect under the public information law of the disclosure of certain information by a prosecutor to defense counsel.

Sponsor: Rafael Anchia

Relating to the disposition of property alleged to have been illegally acquired and to the use of the photographic evidence of that property in a criminal action.

Sponsor: Todd Smith

Relating to the authority of a county clerk to electronically send certain financial statement forms.

Sponsor: Kenneth Paxton

Designating the section of the Brazos River Basin and its contributing watershed in Somervell County as the Scenic Riverway of Somervell County.

Sponsor: Sid Miller

Relating to appeals to the commissioner of education.

Sponsor: Scott Hochberg

Congratulating John Kennedy on his retirement as city manager of Nassau Bay.

Sponsor: John Davis

Relating to a contract between a water district and a municipality for the provision of fire-fighting services in certain counties.

Sponsor: Harold Dutton

Relating to the creation of the Prosper Management District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

Sponsor: Tan Parker

Relating to the collection, dissemination, and correction of certain judicial determinations for a federal firearm background check.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain aircraft, including machinery and equipment used in an agricultural aircraft operation.

Sponsor: Joe Heflin

Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to undertake coastal erosion studies and projects in conjunction with qualified project partners.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to motor vehicle inspection stations that perform emissions inspections using only the onboard diagnostic system of inspected vehicles.

Sponsor: William Callegari

Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo and the use of bingo proceeds.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to programs to exchange certain health information between the Health and Human Services Commission and certain health care entities and facilities.

Sponsor: Donna Howard

Relating to adoption of a school district grading policy.

Sponsor: Rob Eissler

Relating to persons authorized to administer an oath in this state.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Relating to the North Wheeler County Hospital District.

Sponsor: Warren Chisum

Relating to a plan to replenish the food supplies of food banks or food pantries following a disaster.

Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez

Relating to creation of the Early Childhood Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to a retired status license for an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist practicing voluntary charity care.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to a disease surveillance program for elk; providing a penalty.

Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock

Relating to homestead property transferred to a trustee of certain trusts.

Sponsor: Kenneth Paxton

Relating to an enhanced quality full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts in conjunction with community providers.

Sponsor: Susan King

Relating to the purposes and powers of the Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District.

Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield

Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of methods for disposing of unused pharmaceuticals so that they do not enter a wastewater system.

Sponsor: Donna Howard

Relating to the composition, administration, and duties, including reporting requirements, of the Border Health Institute.

Sponsor: Joe Pickett

Relating to the removal of illegally parked vehicles from residential parking permit areas in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Kristi Thibaut

Relating to creating the offense of continuous violence against the family.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the functions and continuation of the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and to the functions of the Office of Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Youth Commission.

Sponsor: Carl Isett

Relating to the determination of the population of a county required to develop a juvenile justice alternative education program.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Relating to the filing of sworn complaints with the Texas Ethics Commission.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.

Sponsor: Valinda Bolton

Relating to requirements regarding employer liability for certain group health benefit plan premiums and to a health benefits study to be conducted by the Texas Department of Insurance.

Sponsor: Ed Thompson

Relating to the date by which the comptroller must certify the apportioned amount of the market value of railroad rolling stock to a county assessor-collector.

Sponsor: John Otto

Relating to regional participation agreements.

Sponsor: Rob Eissler

Relating to health benefit plan coverage for bariatric surgery and for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease.

Sponsor: Pete Gallego

Relating to the purposes for which certain counties may use local hotel occupancy tax revenue.

Sponsor: Pete Gallego

Relating to required notification before automatic premium payments may be increased.

Sponsor: Kelly Hancock

Relating to the collateralization of certain public funds; providing administrative penalties.

Sponsor: Dan Flynn

Relating to the issuance of state and local government securities, including the powers and duties of the Bond Review Board and the issuance of private activity bonds.

Sponsor: John Otto

Relating to extending the high school innovation grant initiative to middle and junior high schools.

Sponsor: Rob Eissler

Relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee at Texas Southern University.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to the use of the state highway fund to participate in the costs associated with a toll facility of a public or private entity.

Sponsor: Joe Pickett

Relating to the authorization of physicians and therapeutic optometrists to dispense therapeutic contact lenses.

Sponsor: Donna Howard

Relating to the establishment of a centralized sex offender registration authority in certain counties in this state.

Sponsor: Debbie Riddle

Relating to the employment, powers, and duties of and procedures for matters referred to a statutory probate court judge or associate judge.

Sponsor: Will Hartnett

Relating to the powers of a sheriff's department civil service commission in certain counties regarding an appeal of a disciplinary action.

Sponsor: Norma Chavez

Relating to an interlocal contract for a relief highway route around certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Tryon Lewis

Relating to the offense of unlawful use of public funds for political advertising by a political subdivision.

Sponsor: Kelly Hancock

Relating to a staffing analysis of the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS) and benefits eligibility determination processes.

Sponsor: Norma Chavez

Granting John Cook permission to sue the Benbrook Water Authority.

Sponsor: Lon Burnam

Relating to the plugging of certain inactive oil or gas wells and to standards for electrical power lines serving certain oil and gas facilities.

Sponsor: William Callegari

Relating to the establishment of an advisory panel to assist with a study regarding the prevention of wrongful convictions.

Sponsor: Carol Alvarado

Relating to the designation of the Bankhead Highway as a historic highway.

Sponsor: Carol Kent

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.

Sponsor: Stephen Frost

Relating to certain procedures for forwarding a warrant of arrest or a complaint in a criminal case.

Sponsor: Robert Miklos

Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 163; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Relating to creating a task force to develop uniform standards for subdivisions in the unincorporated areas of counties near the international border and in economically distressed counties.

Sponsor: Dan Flynn

Congratulating Elizabeth Radicioni on being named Clear Creek ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.

Sponsor: John Davis

Relating to leave for certain state employees who volunteer or participate in training for Court Appointed Special Advocates.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to privately funded memorials honoring certain peace officers killed in the line of duty.

Sponsor: Justin Rodriguez

Relating to certain registration requirements imposed on sex offenders.

Sponsor: Al Edwards

Relating to the creation of the Harrison County and Prairielands Groundwater Conservation Districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds and granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to civil liability for the trafficking of persons.

Sponsor: Carol Alvarado

Relating to confidentiality of certain information under the public information law and in local tax appraisal records regarding federal law enforcement officers.

Sponsor: Patricia Harless

Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 59 as the Trooper Scott Burns Memorial Highway.

Sponsor: Stephen Frost

Relating to the requirements for a funeral establishment license.

Sponsor: Mike Villarreal

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses involving coercing, inducing, or soliciting membership in a criminal street gang.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to the hours worked during a week by firefighters in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Rafael Anchia

Relating to state travel policies and procedures for the reimbursement or payment of travel expenses.

Sponsor: Burt Solomons

Relating to information required on pharmacy benefit cards.

Sponsor: Charles Hopson

Relating to regulations regarding the sale of plastic bulk merchandise containers; providing a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: Helen Giddings

Relating to the licensing and regulation of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.

Sponsor: Tracy King

Relating to animal shelter standards; providing a civil penalty.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Aging and Disability Services to the Veterans' Land Board.

Sponsor: Charlie Howard

Relating to the creation of the Starr County Drainage District.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to persons eligible to be appointed as a receiver for certain mineral interests.

Sponsor: Larry Phillips

Relating to the consideration of longevity and cost of living in setting the salaries for certain municipal employees.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to the Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District.

Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown

Relating to the regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac

Relating to information and assistance provided by the chief appraiser to emergency management authorities.

Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac

Relating to the powers and duties of the Reagan Hospital District.

Sponsor: Joe Heflin

Relating to the registration with the Texas Department of Insurance of certain contract examiners.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Relating to a requirement that certain appraisal districts provide for electronic filing of and electronic communications regarding a protest of appraised value by the owner of a residence homestead.

Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac

Relating to forfeiture of remedy for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes.

Sponsor: Patrick Rose

Relating to the rights and liabilities of the parties in a suit for dissolution of a marriage and certain post-dissolution proceedings.

Sponsor: Stephen Frost

Relating to licensing of certain health facilities.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to public school prekindergarten classes.

Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock

Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 158 in Runnels County as the Army Specialist William Justin Byler Memorial Highway.

Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran

Relating to the authority of an animal control officer to carry a bite prevention stick in the performance of official duties.

Sponsor: Patricia Harless

Relating to admonishments given to a person charged with a misdemeanor.

Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes

Relating to the creation of business opportunities for certain former foster children.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the accuracy, security, and reliability of certain electronic voting systems.

Sponsor: Rafael Anchia

Relating to compensation of certain state employees.

Sponsor: David Farabee

Relating to the minimum patient age for administration of an influenza vaccination by a pharmacist.

Sponsor: Charles Hopson

Relating to the rights and duties of the parties to a motor vehicle retail installment contract or a conditional delivery agreement involving the sale or conditional delivery of a motor vehicle; providing an administrative penalty.

Sponsor: Burt Solomons

Relating to the financing of educational and related facilities by higher education facility authorities or nonprofit corporations performing the functions of those authorities and to the governance of certain higher education facility authorities.

Sponsor: Myra Crownover

Relating to the licensing requirements of hospitals temporarily providing outpatient dialysis services to a person because of a disaster.

Sponsor: Jim McReynolds

Relating to the electronic transmission of motor vehicle rental information in connection with the payment of tolls.

Sponsor: Larry Phillips

Relating to procurement methods of the Ector County Hospital District for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain projects.

Sponsor: Tryon Lewis

Relating to financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

Sponsor: Armando Martinez

Relating to exemptions from the Texas Structural Pest Control Act; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to intensive summer programs for public school students and to college readiness programs at public institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: Scott Hochberg

Relating to the election and terms of office of directors of the Guadalupe County Groundwater Conservation District.

Sponsor: John Kuempel

Relating to authorizing an increase in the student center fee at Texas Southern University.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to the use of certain state property transferred from the state to Spindletop MHMR Services.

Sponsor: Joe Deshotel

Relating to the conduct of compliance programs by institutions of higher education and to the vaccination of students of institutions of higher education against bacterial meningitis.

Sponsor: Patrick Rose

Congratulating Samantha Youts on being nominated as Clear Creek ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.

Sponsor: John Davis

Relating to the determination of the market value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead and to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating.

Sponsor: Tommy Williams

Relating to the Texas Department of Transportation's memorial sign program.

Sponsor: James Keffer

Relating to parking placard or specialty license plate applications by persons with a mobility problem caused by an impairment of vision.

Sponsor: Joe Pickett

Relating to requiring a sexually oriented business to maintain certain photographic identification records; providing a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: Jim Jackson

Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation for a motor vehicle used for the production of income and for personal activities.

Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran

Relating to the penalties for the illegal use of a parking space or area designated specifically for persons with disabilities and to the unauthorized use of a disabled parking placard.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to the establishment of a registry at the Texas Department of Insurance of certain legal entities alleged to have sold race-based insurance coverage.

Sponsor: Ed Thompson

Relating to the terms of office of commissioners of certain emergency services districts.

Sponsor: Patricia Harless

Relating to the imposition of conditions on certain defendants charged with an offense involving family violence.

Sponsor: Valinda Bolton

Relating to authorizing the Department of State Health Services to obtain criminal history record information for certain applicants for employment.

Sponsor: Jim McReynolds

Relating to reimbursement of expenses incurred by court reporters for the 506th Judicial District.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Relating to extending the expiration date of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.

Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez

Relating to the enforcement of certain provisions in a will or trust that forfeit or void devises or interests.

Sponsor: Will Hartnett

In memory of Helen Louise Whitney of Paris, Texas.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to the formula funding for public institutions of higher education for certain credit hours that do not count toward a degree.

Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales

Relating to the determination of the market value of a residence homestead for purposes of ad valorem taxation.

Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock

Relating to retirement under public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Justin Rodriguez

Relating to the fees for and issuance of certain license plates.

Sponsor: Larry Phillips

Congratulating David and Renee Winder of Midland, Michigan, on the birth of their daughter, Sophia Renee Winder.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to the preparation by the Legislative Budget Board of a dynamic fiscal impact statement for certain bills and joint resolutions affecting taxes and fees.

Sponsor: Fred Brown

Relating to the transfer or sale of patient information or prescription drug history by discount health care programs; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Yvonne Toureilles

Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 192; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Dora Olivo

Relating to creating a winery festival permit.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to driver education and driver's licensing requirements.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to changing the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool to the Texas Health Insurance Pool, and to the operation of that pool.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Urging the University of Houston and other institutions of higher education to cease displaying the flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and to replace it with the Freedom and Heritage Flag.

Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa

Relating to the creation of the Caldwell County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Patrick Rose

Relating to shipment of wine to ultimate consumers.

Sponsor: Vicki Truitt

Relating to participation in, contributions to, and the benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Mark Strama

Relating to information provided to a person applying for a state tax permit or license.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to eligibility for funds from the water infrastructure fund from the Texas Water Development Board.

Sponsor: Doug Miller

Relating to creating a defense to prosecution for the offense of unlawful carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain businesses.

Sponsor: Allan Ritter

Relating to an exemption from jury service for certain persons with legal custody of a child.

Sponsor: David Leibowitz

Relating to the appeal of ad valorem tax determinations.

Sponsor: Mike Villarreal

Relating to the administration of certain housing funds by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

Sponsor: Yvonne Davis

Relating to county bail bond board meetings in certain counties.

Sponsor: Joe Heflin

Relating to health benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder.

Sponsor: Alma Allen

Relating to mediation orders in certain arbitration proceedings.

Sponsor: Gary Elkins

Relating to the requirement that certain defendants in a criminal case undergo testing for HIV infection and other diseases.

Sponsor: Trey Martinez Fischer

Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to designate or employ a person trained in student financial assistance programs for military veterans and their families.

Sponsor: David Leibowitz

Relating to staff development requirements in public schools.

Sponsor: Diane Patrick

Relating to the creation of the Wharton County Drainage District.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers and multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialists; prohibiting municipal regulations requiring the installation of fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residences.

Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment.

Sponsor: Todd Smith

Relating to the creation of the offense of online harassment.

Sponsor: Joaquin Castro

Relating to the establishment of the Interagency Literacy Council for the study, promotion, and enhancement of literacy in this state.

Sponsor: Carol Alvarado

Relating to the classification of certain types of marital property in regards to claims for payment of a criminal restitution judgment.

Sponsor: Tryon Lewis

Relating to allowing counties with no incorporated territory to participate in programs designed to assist municipalities.

Sponsor: Pete Gallego

Relating to the disposition of cash in possession of a deceased pauper.

Sponsor: John Davis

Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to submit a proposal to the presiding officers of the Texas Legislature to name Building A at the DPS Headquarters Complex in Austin in honor of Thomas A. Davis, Jr., former director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Sponsor: Joe Driver

Relating to the naming of certain Texas Department of Transportation property in Val Verde County.

Sponsor: Pete Gallego

Relating to enhancing penalties for assaulting a family member by strangulation or suffocation.

Sponsor: Valinda Bolton

Relating to the landowner's bill of rights.

Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock

Relating to electronic monitoring and other alternative means for certain defendants to discharge a fine or costs or satisfy a term of confinement in county jail.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to textbooks, electronic textbooks, instructional material, and technological equipment in public schools.

Sponsor: Chris Turner

Relating to the detention and examination of certain persons accepted for a preliminary mental health examination.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to requiring certain political subdivisions to enter a contract with the county elections administrator to perform election services.

Sponsor: Aaron Pena

Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to erect or maintain shore protection structures and the location of the line of vegetation in relation to those structures.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to the redemption of real property sold at an ad valorem tax sale.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Sponsor: Daniel Branch

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 478; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Allen Fletcher

Relating to mobile food units in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac

Relating to the use of a computer for an unauthorized purpose; providing a civil penalty.

Sponsor: Joe Deshotel

Relating to providing notification to parents of eligible children of the availability of prekindergarten programs.

Sponsor: Lon Burnam

Relating to the creation of the Chambers County Improvement District No. 3; granting road powers; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Relating to the establishment of an interagency farm-to-school coordination task force.

Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt

Relating to the authority of certain juvenile probation officers to carry firearms.

Sponsor: Joe Heflin

Relating to the creation of the North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District; providing the authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.

Sponsor: Roberto Alonzo

Relating to the public school physical education curriculum.

Sponsor: Rob Eissler

Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 200; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Seventh Court of Appeals District.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Relating to the Electra Hospital District.

Sponsor: David Farabee

Relating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a volunteer advocate program for certain elderly individuals.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Relating to the designation or appointment of registered agents for service of process, notice, or demand on certain entities or associations.

Sponsor: Mark Shelton

In memory of Cory James Galloway of Tyler.

Sponsor: Thomas Merritt

Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.

Sponsor: Carl Isett

Relating to the creation of Waller Town Center Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds; and granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Allen Fletcher

Relating to the creation of the lifespan respite services program.

Sponsor: Alma Allen

Relating to the creation of a district court records technology fund.

Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales

Relating to the distribution of a prescription drug and a study of the feasibility of establishing separate reimbursement under the Medicaid vendor drug program for certain pharmacy care management services.

Sponsor: Charles Hopson

Relating to the exemption of certain honorably retired special rangers and special Texas Rangers from certain required law enforcement education and training programs regarding persons with mental impairments.

Sponsor: Wayne Christian

Relating to the authority of the Texas Education Agency to seek, accept, determine eligibility for, and distribute grants available for the benefit of public education and the establishment of professional development institutes and payment of grants to teachers who complete those institutes.

Sponsor: Kino Flores

Relating to a study regarding the provision of certain medications through the Medicaid vendor drug program to children younger than 16 years of age.

Sponsor: Alma Allen

Relating to the safe operation of motorcycles and other vehicles in this state; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Norma Chavez

In memory of Jack Ray Stevenson of Bogata.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to newborn screening and the creation of the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.

Sponsor: Valinda Bolton

Relating to guardianships and other matters relating to incapacitated persons.

Sponsor: Will Hartnett

Relating to consideration of mitigating factors in determining appropriate disciplinary action to be taken against a public school student.

Sponsor: Dora Olivo

Relating to the issuance of marine conservation specialty license plates.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to the creation of a pilot program that allows taxpayer appeals from certain appraisal review board determinations in certain counties to be heard by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock

Relating to the licensing and appointment of court interpreters.

Sponsor: Carol Alvarado

Relating to supplemental payments made to certain statutory probate court judges.

Sponsor: Will Hartnett

Relating to charges at closing of certain real property transactions.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to an exemption for groundwater used for certain purposes from production fees assessed by the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.

Sponsor: Rick Hardcastle

Relating to the establishment of additional job incentive programs by the Texas Workforce Commission using the skills development fund.

Sponsor: Angie Button

Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.

Sponsor: Valinda Bolton

Relating to training and continuing education for licensed electrical apprentices.

Sponsor: Mike Hamilton

Relating to certain services provided by the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program of this state.

Sponsor: Burt Solomons

Relating to the powers and duties of Harris County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

Sponsor: Beverly Woolley

Relating to certain studies and reviews of appraisal districts conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

Sponsor: Alma Allen

Relating to revenue sources for certain venue projects.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to the board of navigation and canal commissioners of the Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1.

Sponsor: Randy Weber

Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac

Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 204; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Relating to the control of access to state highways by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Sponsor: William Callegari

Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for property used in agricultural operations and for aircraft used in connection with agriculture.

Sponsor: Yvonne Toureilles

Relating to the designation of a structure on U.S. Highway 259 as the Trooper Todd Dylan Holmes Memorial Overpass.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Urging Congress to reopen consideration of the case to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to World War I hero Marcelino Serna.

Sponsor: Norma Chavez

Relating to a prohibition against certain activities by a person employed in the financial aid office of a public institution of higher education or of a career school or college.

Sponsor: Donna Howard

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 15; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.

Sponsor: Ana Hernandez

Relating to the compilation, maintenance, and release of information in a criminal street gang intelligence database by law enforcement agencies and criminal justice agencies.

Sponsor: Wayne Christian

Relating to requirements for drugs dispensed by pharmacists.

Sponsor: Valinda Bolton

Relating to certain investment products made available to certain public school employees and the companies authorized to provide those products; providing civil penalties.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.

Sponsor: Al Edwards

Relating to authorizing the transfer of certain real property held by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to regulation of premium rates for long-term care insurance.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Relating to return-to-work coordination services and a return-to-work reimbursement program for employers participating in the workers' compensation system.

Sponsor: Joe Deshotel

Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to Polk County.

Sponsor: John Otto

Relating to the establishment of a peace officer employment opportunity Internet website by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Sponsor: Stephen Frost

Relating to membership of certain advisory bodies to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Sponsor: John Kuempel

Directing the State Preservation Board to initiate an effort to obtain missing photographs of early African American political leaders who are honored in a composite in the Capitol South Lobby and to ensure that the composite is included on Capitol tours.

Sponsor: Harold Dutton

Relating to the method of delivery of notices relating to sworn complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.

Sponsor: Aaron Pena

Relating to the board of directors of the Kenedy County Groundwater Conservation District.

Sponsor: Tara Ybarra

Relating to the regulation of poultry facilities and poultry litter by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and to the enforcement authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Sponsor: Byron Cook

Relating to the status of liquefied natural gas marine terminals.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to the preservation of evidence that contains biological material.

Sponsor: Jim McReynolds

Relating to the Interagency Task Force for Children with Special Needs.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain individuals.

Sponsor: David Leibowitz

Relating to the random assignment of criminal and civil cases in district courts in Hidalgo County.

Sponsor: Armando Martinez

Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to mitigate adverse environmental impacts resulting from the construction, improvement, or maintenance of state highways or state highway facilities.

Sponsor: Joe Pickett

Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Mitchell County.

Sponsor: Drew Darby

Relating to safety requirements for public swimming pools and other artificial bodies of water.

Sponsor: Patricia Harless

Relating to the terms of student members of certain Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board advisory committees.

Sponsor: Roberto Alonzo

Relating to the administration of the Texas Save and Match Program to assist qualifying beneficiaries under the state's prepaid tuition plans and college savings plans and to the treatment of a beneficiary's assets under prepaid tuition plans and college savings plans in determining eligibility for student financial assistance and other assistance programs.

Sponsor: Daniel Branch

Relating to the creation of two additional county courts at law in Hidalgo County.

Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales

Relating to the creation of a mental health intervention program for military veterans.

Sponsor: Frank Corte

Relating to liens for certain veterinary care charges for large animals.

Sponsor: Yvonne Toureilles

Relating to requiring the corroboration of certain testimony to support a criminal conviction.

Sponsor: Pete Gallego

Relating to the filing by political committees of reports of political contributions and expenditures in connection with a runoff election.

Sponsor: Aaron Pena

Relating to requirements regarding motor vehicle retail installment transactions.

Sponsor: Brian McCall

Relating to the issuance of Save Our Beaches specialty license plates.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Relating to the extended registration of a commercial fleet of motor vehicles.

Sponsor: Joe Pickett

Relating to allowing a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision to be eligible for a pardon.

Sponsor: Ed Thompson

Relating to the operation of certain three-wheeled vehicles in this state.

Sponsor: Fred Brown

Relating to the creation of the San Gabriel Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Dan Gattis

Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental assistants, including the delegation of certain dental acts.

Sponsor: Al Edwards

Relating to the use of a confidential identity for the plaintiff in a civil action involving sexual abuse of a minor.

Sponsor: Fred Brown

Relating to an order for the closure of unregistered dry cleaning facilities and dry cleaning drop stations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Sponsor: Gary Elkins

Relating to providing access to certain information relating to the discretionary transfer of a child from a juvenile court to a criminal court.

Sponsor: Jerry Madden

Relating to the regulation of the discharge of firearms and certain other weapons by certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Kenneth Paxton

Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Transportation related to county traffic officers.

Sponsor: Larry Phillips

Relating to a fee imposed as a condition of community supervision for an offense involving family violence and to certain nonsubstantive revisions involving court fees.

Sponsor: Joseph Moody

Relating to the creation and operation of a council to increase state efforts to offer service-enriched housing through increased coordination of housing and health services.

Sponsor: Norma Chavez

Relating to the disposal of certain exhibits used in criminal proceedings in certain counties.

Sponsor: Ana Hernandez

Relating to the certification and regulation of pain management clinics.

Sponsor: Mike Hamilton

Relating to the licensing and regulation of used automotive parts recyclers; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Ed Thompson

Relating to certain restrictions on the composition of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to the provision of services to a wrongfully imprisoned person who is discharged from a correctional facility.

Sponsor: Joseph Moody

Relating to the powers and duties of the Sienna Plantation Management District; providing authority to impose a fee or issue bonds.

Sponsor: Dora Olivo

Relating to the authority for certain high school students to serve as election clerks.

Sponsor: Leo Berman

Relating to certain mass transit entities.

Sponsor: Justin Rodriguez

Relating to the requirements for a smoke detector in multifamily and other residential units.

Sponsor: Helen Giddings

Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in South Texas.

Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales

Relating to extension or modification of restrictive covenants in certain residential real estate subdivisions.

Sponsor: Leo Berman

Relating to the administration of programs by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in response to or in preparation for a natural disaster.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Relating to the removal and disposal of certain vessels and structures in or on coastal waters.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

General Appropriations Bill.

Sponsor: Jim Pitts

Relating to the sale and use of unregistered vehicles, including the issuance and use of temporary tags on vehicles.

Sponsor: Marc Veasey

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 11; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

Sponsor: Ellen Cohen

Relating to the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry.

Sponsor: Jodie Laubenberg

Relating to interactive water features and fountains.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to the liability of a volunteer audiologist, assistant in audiology, speech-language pathologist, or assistant in speech-language pathology.

Sponsor: Jerry Madden

Relating to the creation of the Goodwater Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Dan Gattis

Relating to the provision of information regarding employee eligibility for the federal earned income tax credit.

Sponsor: Gary Elkins

Relating to inclusion in a public school campus improvement plan of goals and objectives for the campus coordinated health program.

Sponsor: Mark Shelton

Relating to requirements governing registration and authorized activities of certain lobbyists.

Sponsor: Rafael Anchia

Relating to the use of safety belts by the operator of or a passenger in a motor vehicle used exclusively to transport solid waste.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to the abolition of the Texas cultural endowment fund.

Sponsor: William Callegari

Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain appraisal district records.

Sponsor: Warren Chisum

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Nursery and Floral Advisory Council and the promotion of Texas nursery and floral industries.

Sponsor: Wayne Christian

Relating to revenue received from the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Sponsor: Jerry Madden

Relating to filing of instruments conveying real property in certain counties and redemption of property after the foreclosure of certain assessment liens.

Sponsor: Pete Gallego

Relating to the duties and salary of the county attorney of Swisher County and the election and duties of the district attorney for the 64th Judicial District.

Sponsor: Warren Chisum

Relating to specialty certification for insurance agents serving certain employer groups.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Requesting the governor to appoint a Governor's Task Force on Horse and Greyhound Racing.

Sponsor: Joaquin Castro

Relating to the sale of surplus or salvage property and firefighting equipment by an emergency services district.

Sponsor: Valinda Bolton

Relating to the constituting of certain sales of a used motor vehicle as a private disposition for purposes of Chapter 9, Business & Commerce Code.

Sponsor: Gary Elkins

Relating to designating the first week of October as Monarch Butterfly Week.

Sponsor: Myra Crownover

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship.

Sponsor: Fred Brown

Relating to hepatitis B vaccination for students enrolled in certain health-related courses of study at an institution of higher education.

Sponsor: Jim McReynolds

Relating to the membership and activities of local school health advisory councils and to parental involvement in human sexuality instruction in public schools.

Sponsor: Mark Shelton

Relating to plan qualification provisions for and certain supplemental payments and health insurance deductions under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Sponsor: Will Hartnett

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 726.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to benefits and services for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, including the exchange of information by the department regarding students in foster care.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to the early identification of criminal defendants who are or may be persons with mental illness or mental retardation.

Sponsor: Pete Gallego

Relating to the dissemination of information regarding the cost of attending public and private institutions of higher education and regarding the availability of financial aid to assist in paying that cost.

Sponsor: Ellen Cohen

Designating the Burton Cotton Gin & Museum as the official Cotton Gin Museum of Texas.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to the designation of certain fire marshals and related officers, inspectors, and investigators as peace officers.

Sponsor: Phil King

Relating to the authority of the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 to extend the time limit for holding a confirmation and initial directors' election and to divide into two districts.

Sponsor: Dan Gattis

Relating to the Parker County Utility District No. 1.

Sponsor: Phil King

Relating to service of process on condominium unit owners and condominium unit owners' associations in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Sylvester Turner

Renaming Building G at the Department of State Health Services Central Complex as the Dr. Robert Bernstein Building.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to the requirement that certain water service providers ensure emergency operations during an extended power outage.

Sponsor: William Callegari

Relating to the grounds for removal of a member of the board of directors of the Lynn County Hospital District.

Sponsor: Joe Heflin

Relating to the activation of the statewide alert system for abducted children.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to expanding the availability of classrooms and other facilities for use by public junior colleges.

Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock

Relating to transportation safety training requirements for certain child-care providers.

Sponsor: Daniel Branch

Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools.

Sponsor: Rob Eissler

In memory of James Michael Grant of Gatesville.

Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield

Relating to the creation of the Alden Lake Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education; providing civil and administrative penalties.

Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown

Relating to clarification of legislative intent regarding enrollment of newborns in Medicaid managed care plans and validating related acts and decisions.

Sponsor: John Davis

Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.

Sponsor: Pete Gallego

Relating to the authority of certain taxing units to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement.

Sponsor: Rene Oliveira

In memory of Arlene Wilson Russell of Mount Pleasant.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to the conveyance of certain state forest land in Cherokee County under the control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.

Sponsor: Charles Hopson

Relating to health care-associated infections and preventable adverse events in certain health care facilities.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to the powers and duties of the Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2.

Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt

Relating to the release of certain information relating to child fatalities resulting from abuse or neglect.

Sponsor: Ruth McClendon

Relating to the duties of the Texas Fusion Center, including an annual report by the center regarding criminal street gangs.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to promoting awareness and education about the purchase and availability of health coverage.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including the power to issue emergency orders and temporary and emergency licenses.

Sponsor: John Kuempel

Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 76; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: Craig Eiland

Granting Gulf Energy Exploration Corporation permission to sue the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown

Relating to optional flexible school day program courses offered by school districts to enable students to earn course credit under certain circumstances.

Sponsor: Kino Flores

Relating to authorizing an exemption from tuition and fees charged by a junior college district for employees of the district.

Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales

Relating to the eligibility of certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations to conduct charitable raffles.

Sponsor: John Kuempel

Relating to the creation of the Guadalupe County Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Sponsor: John Kuempel

Relating to the Texas Transportation Commission's authority to establish advisory committees.

Sponsor: Joe Pickett

Commending Saint Mary's University on implementing the Frank Madla, Jr., and Irma Rangel Legislative Internship Program.

Sponsor: Joaquin Castro

Relating to the enrollment period for insurance benefits for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System.

Sponsor: Kino Flores

Relating to the fuel ethanol and biodiesel incentive program of the Department of Agriculture.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the East Montgomery County Improvement District.

Sponsor: John Otto

Relating to the administration of the compensation to victims of crime fund and the compensation to victims of crime auxiliary fund.

Sponsor: Al Edwards

Relating to hiring outside legal counsel to provide legal services to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt

Relating to the deferral by a licensed distributor or importer of payment of gasoline and diesel fuel taxes and credits authorized for certain of those deferrals.

Sponsor: James Keffer

In memory of Kyle W. Perkins of Kilgore.

Sponsor: Thomas Merritt

Relating to the requirement that licensed physicians provide emergency contact information to the Texas Medical Board and to the creation of the Texas Physician Health Program.

Sponsor: Susan King

Memorializing Congress to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to veterans who served on the inland waterways, territorial waters, and in the airspace of the Republic of Vietnam.

Sponsor: Joe Farias

Relating to the regulation of certain consumer transactions involving plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services.

Sponsor: Tracy King

Relating to the calculation of current market value of certain water rights by the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority.

Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales

Relating to telephone or electronic mail notification to a respondent of a complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to the establishment of the Legislative Committee on Aging and other initiatives relating to the aging population of this state.

Sponsor: Al Edwards

Relating to the regulation of massage parlors by counties; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Carol Alvarado

Relating to regulation of certain areas bordering on Falcon Lake and the Rio Grande River.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of a vulnerable road user; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown

Relating to notice to students of a public institution of higher education of the required use of a portion of a student's tuition payments to provide student financial aid.

Sponsor: Daniel Branch

Designating the American quarter horse as the official State Horse of Texas.

Sponsor: Warren Chisum

Relating to the treatment of proceeds from sales of certain loans and securities for purposes of apportionment under the franchise tax.

Sponsor: Rene Oliveira

Relating to the emergency installation and use of a device to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications.

Sponsor: Wayne Christian

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 771.

Sponsor: John Otto

Relating to the making or acceptance of political contributions in a courthouse; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Rafael Anchia

Relating to the release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain inmates who complete a rehabilitation program.

Sponsor: Al Edwards

Relating to the calculation of a person's net resources for purposes of determining child support liability.

Sponsor: Jerry Madden

Relating to titles by which certain officers of a defense base development authority may be known.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles to compensate certain property owners.

Sponsor: Yvonne Toureilles

Relating to the court in which certain persons charged with misdemeanors punishable by fine only may be arraigned.

Sponsor: Wayne Christian

Relating to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Sponsor: Mike Hamilton

Relating to granting charters to public junior colleges for open-enrollment charter schools.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the permissible sources of funding for memorial markers to designate the Veterans Memorial Highway.

Sponsor: Wayne Smith

Relating to measures to enhance and maintain the quality of state universities, including funding and incentives to support emerging public research universities, to the abolition of the higher education fund, to the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system, to the independent status of Lamar Institute of Technology, to research conducted by public universities and other state entities, and to the authorization of revenue bonds for certain institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: Mark Homer

Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.

Sponsor: Chris Turner

Congratulating Dr. Xavier De La Torre on his appointment as superintendent of the Socorro Independent School District.

Sponsor: Chente Quintanilla

Commending Roberto Hernandez for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.

Sponsor: Norma Chavez

Honoring the employees of the House Business Office for their service during the 81st Texas Legislature.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Commending Alfred Randolph Reeves for serving as a Democratic precinct chair in El Paso County.

Sponsor: Norma Chavez

Honoring Dr. Virginia Boyd Connally on her receipt of the first Legacy Award from the Abilene Woman's Club.

Sponsor: Susan King

Honoring Stephen and Asher Yearout of Garland for saving the life of Aden Yearout.

Sponsor: Angie Button

Honoring the interns of the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee for their service during the 81st Legislature.

Sponsor: Jerry Madden

Commending Susan Melendez on her record of service with the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region.

Sponsor: Norma Chavez

Commending Sophia Lecky for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Vicki Truitt.