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Track 10,305 bills from the Texas 2011 legislative session. 500 bills have passed. View Texas House of Representatives and Senate legislation, sponsors, and voting records.
Bills (2000)
Relating to group health benefits coverage for persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to the reform of certain remedies and procedures in civil actions and family law matters.
Sponsor: Diane Patrick
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the urban farm microenterprise support program.
Sponsor: Craig Estes
Honoring the 2011 and 2012 Texas State Artist appointees.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 907 in Hidalgo County as Rudy Villarreal Road.
Sponsor: Armando Martinez
Relating to excess undergraduate credit hours at public institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro
Relating to the issuance and duration of certain protective orders for victims of sexual assault.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the purchasing of a firearm from the county by an honorably retired law enforcement officer.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to the registration of certain physical therapy facilities by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Sponsor: Susan King
Honoring Jean Hilfiger of Saint-Nabord, France, for his courageous actions in assisting U.S. military forces in France during World War II.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Relating to the functions of insurance holding company systems.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Relating to authorizing open-enrollment charter schools to be awarded academic distinction designations.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
Relating to change order approval requirements for certain political subdivisions of the state.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Relating to certain criminal offenses committed in relation to a federal special investigator; providing criminal penalties.
Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness.
Sponsor: Beverly Woolley
Relating to the confidentiality of documents evaluating the performance of public school teachers and administrators.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating the Space Center Intermediate Band in Houston on its receipt of a 2010 Sudler Cup.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to the disclosure of a hazardous drain in a swimming pool or spa by a seller of residential real property.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to the powers and duties of certain master mixed-use property owners' associations.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Relating to the funding of projects in the boundaries of certain intermunicipal commuter rail districts.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Designating 42 as the official State Domino Game of Texas.
Sponsor: Phil King
Relating to the sealing of and restricting access to juvenile records of adjudications of delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision and to the confidentiality of records of certain misdemeanor convictions of a child.
Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa
Relating to the use of safety guards or flaps on certain vehicles or vehicle combinations.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to the use of video teleconferencing systems in certain criminal proceedings.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to authorizing the adjutant general to operate post exchanges on state military property.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the applicability of the law on the consequences of a criminal conviction to law enforcement officer license holders and applicants.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal cases.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding victims of trafficking of persons and to the issuance and enforcement of protective orders to protect victims of trafficking of persons; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Leticia Van De Putte
Relating to the fees for certain commercial vehicles.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to measuring, monitoring, and reporting emissions.
Sponsor: Ana Hernandez
Relating to certain unclaimed property that is presumed abandoned.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Relating to the issuance of permits for certain facilities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Relating to the purpose and duties of the Council on Children and Families.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas emerging technology fund.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to certain oversize and overweight permits issued by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the licensing and operation of motor vehicles by minors.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Relating to the graduate medical training requirements for certain foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine in this state.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to toll collection and enforcement.
Sponsor: Joe Pickett
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on State Emergency Communications.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to health care services provided or paid by certain hospital districts.
Sponsor: Robert Nichols
Relating to creating a pilot program to implement the culture change model of care at certain state supported living centers.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to penalties for, and emergency orders suspending, the operation of a rock crusher or certain concrete plants without a current permit under the Texas Clean Air Act.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Relating to the posting on the Internet by the county assessor-collector of information regarding ad valorem tax rates.
Sponsor: Kenneth Paxton
Relating to the advisory committee on Medicaid and child health plan program rate and expenditure disparities between the Texas-Mexico border region and other areas of the state.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers' compensation system; providing an administrative violation.
Sponsor: Burt Solomons
Relating to the registration and regulation of appraisal management companies; providing penalties.
Sponsor: John Kuempel
Relating to the territory of the El Paso County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4.
Sponsor: Chente Quintanilla
Relating to the organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Relating to the repeal of the partial tax exemption for certain beer.
Sponsor: John Whitmire
Relating to purchase of service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to measures to facilitate the timely completion of degrees by students of public institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to insurance coverage requirements for certain amusement rides.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to lower speed limits on certain highways.
Sponsor: Earl Wentworth
Relating to the validation of the creation of, and certain acts related to, a venue project, and the dissolution of certain venue districts.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the definition of a junked vehicle for purposes of abatement of a public nuisance.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Relating to the creation and funding of the urban farming pilot program and the creation of the Select Committee on Urban Farming.
Sponsor: Craig Estes
Relating to the information required to be included on a form for an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization.
Sponsor: Rob Orr
Relating to a county's general revenue levy for indigent health care.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to a daily temporary private club permit for a nonprofit corporation.
Sponsor: James Keffer
Relating to the funding of retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Relating to the distribution of universal service funds to certain small and rural local exchange companies.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Relating to the repeal of requirements and penalties related to the grading of roses.
Sponsor: Craig Estes
Relating to the powers and duties of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 112.
Sponsor: Charles Creighton
Relating to the creation and financing of the Lakeway Regional Medical Center Defined Area in Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Relating to capturing reptiles and amphibians by nonlethal means; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Relating to the total benefit amount under a prepaid funeral contract.
Sponsor: Kelly Hancock
Relating to an exemption from private security regulation for social workers engaged in the practice of social work.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the delay of the transition to competition in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council service area and to net metering and energy efficiency goals and programs for utilities in that area.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Relating to a tenant's remedies regarding a local government's revocation of a certificate of occupancy due to a landlord's failure to maintain the premises.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to an application for emergency detention and to the transfer to a mental hospital of a person admitted for emergency detention.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Sponsor: Steve Ogden
Relating to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles' electronic lien system.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Relating to the release on bond of certain persons arrested for a misdemeanor without a warrant in certain counties.
Sponsor: Debbie Riddle
Relating to surety bond requirements for reserve deputy constables.
Sponsor: Chris Harris
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to certain privatization of maintenance contracts awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Sponsor: Armando Martinez
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain commercial aircraft that are temporarily located in this state for manufacturing or assembly purposes.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Relating to high school diplomas for certain military veterans.
Sponsor: Joe Pickett
Relating to voting practices and elections of property owners' associations.
Sponsor: Helen Giddings
Relating to the rights of a foster child and to assisting a foster child in obtaining the child's credit report.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the practice of architecture and engineering.
Sponsor: Rick Hardcastle
Relating to the creation of the Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the directors of a defense base management authority and to a study on the effectiveness of the authority.
Sponsor: Joe Farias
Relating to the powers and duties of the Imperial Redevelopment District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Charlie Howard
Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of notice in certain counties.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Relating to lottery winnings, including assignment of winnings, periodic payments of winnings, and the deduction of child support delinquency amounts from winnings paid to a prize winner.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the Moore County Hospital District.
Sponsor: Kel Seliger
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the death of John Austin Pena and the naming of the John Austin Pena Memorial Center in Edinburg.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for data or information contained in or on certain devices.
Sponsor: Joan Huffman
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses and to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to the allocation of loans made under the owner-builder loan program.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Relating to alternative dispute resolution systems established by counties.
Sponsor: Robert Duncan
Relating to access to criminal history record information that relates to a person who is an applicant for appointment to an appraisal review board.
Sponsor: Gary Elkins
Relating to certain resources available to teachers of a public school student with a disability under the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to donate surplus real property of negligible or negative value to certain private persons.
Sponsor: Chris Harris
Relating to vehicle parking requirements in certain municipal housing authority communities.
Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez
Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain less populous municipalities located on a barrier island.
Sponsor: Rene Oliveira
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1422.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to the privacy of protected health information; providing administrative, civil, and criminal penalties.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Relating to the liability of a sport shooting range and the regulation of firearms, ammunition, firearm supplies, and sport shooting ranges.
Sponsor: Robert Deuell
Relating to the operation and jurisdiction of certain district courts serving Webb County.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Designating the Texas State Bison Herd at Caprock Canyons State Park as the official State Bison Herd of Texas.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Relating to direct campaign expenditures.
Sponsor: Charles Hopson
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from the national research university fund; making an appropriation.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to the development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Relating to allowing the commissioners court of a county to deliberate in a closed meeting regarding business and financial issues related to a contract being negotiated.
Sponsor: Robert Nichols
Relating to the agricultural advisory board of an appraisal district.
Sponsor: John Otto
Relating to criminal offenses regarding the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by a minor and providing alcoholic beverages to a minor.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes, including the motor vehicle sales and use tax, for timber and certain items used in or on a farm, ranch, timber operation, or agricultural aircraft operation.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Relating to a study regarding the reenactment of the franchise tax credit or providing other incentives for certain research and development activities.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Relating to the procedure for providing a copy of the final decree of dissolution of a marriage to a party who waived service of process.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Water Authority.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to certain financial powers and duties of the Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District.
Sponsor: Earl Wentworth
Relating to complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board.
Sponsor: Joan Huffman
Relating to high school graduation requirements for a student who is unable to participate in physical activity due to disability or illness.
Sponsor: Joe Farias
Relating to an exemption from regulation as health spas for certain governmental hospitals and clinics.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Relating to the duties of district clerks regarding certain electronic filing systems.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to property held by certain junior colleges and presumed abandoned.
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro
Relating to the regulation of certain benefit plans.
Sponsor: Larry Taylor
Relating to the grounds for revocation of an emergency medical services personnel certification.
Sponsor: Debbie Riddle
Relating to a tenant's failure to pay rent during an appeal of an eviction for nonpayment of rent after filing a pauper's affidavit.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to the creation and functions of the Texas Grain Producer Indemnity Board.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the appeal of an indefinite suspension of a municipal firefighter.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Relating to the authority of a state employee to authorize a deduction from the employee's salary or wage payment for a charitable contribution to certain entities.
Sponsor: Myra Crownover
Relating to the inclusion of a candidate's e-mail address on an official application for a place on the ballot.
Sponsor: Joan Huffman
Relating to changes in participation in public utility agencies.
Sponsor: Earl Wentworth
Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for certain projects.
Sponsor: Allan Ritter
Relating to appeal of the certification of an area's wet or dry status.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Burnet County.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Public Finance Authority.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to emergency preparedness information about water facilities.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to the regulation of health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; imposing an administrative penalty.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the expiration of a county burn ban.
Sponsor: Earl Wentworth
Relating to the duties of certain utilities regarding energy efficiency reports and emergency notification systems.
Sponsor: James Keffer
Relating to prohibiting certain private transfer fees and the preservation of private real property rights; providing penalties.
Sponsor: John Otto
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to certain family members of a person who dies while serving in the United States armed forces.
Sponsor: Jodie Laubenberg
Relating to the provision of water and certain equipment by water supply or sewer service corporations for use in fire suppression and the liability of those corporations.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Relating to the use and transferability of certain state property transferred from the state to Spindletop MHMR Services.
Sponsor: Joe Deshotel
Relating to the admissibility of certain statements made by a child in a juvenile justice or criminal proceeding.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to procedures for the dissolution of the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Relating to the discretionary transfer from a juvenile court to a criminal court of certain alleged offenses arising out of a single criminal transaction.
Sponsor: Chris Harris
Relating to the conditions for granting an occupational license to certain persons, the monitoring of those persons by a local community supervision and corrections department, and the fees associated with department services.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements before certain sales of certain residential properties.
Sponsor: Rene Oliveira
Relating to the provision of child care by certain facilities exempt from child-care licensing requirements.
Sponsor: Joe Pickett
Relating to certain low-income weatherization programs.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Relating to contributions to the fund for veterans' assistance.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the establishment of the Specialty Courts Advisory Council.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to the continuation and operation of the office of public insurance counsel.
Sponsor: Larry Taylor
Designating the red drum as the official State Saltwater Fish of Texas.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 4; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to the period of a license for a freestanding medical emergency care facility.
Sponsor: Larry Taylor
Relating to service of process at the registered office of certain registered agents.
Sponsor: Tryon Lewis
Relating to cemeteries and perpetual care cemetery corporations; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Ana Hernandez
Relating to storage of local government records by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien; providing for the imposition of an administrative penalty.
Sponsor: Kenneth Paxton
Relating to prohibiting school districts from requiring or coercing school district employees to make charitable contributions.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to state purchasing preferences for recycled products and to the efficient operation of certain telecommunications entities.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments provide certain services and programs.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to the procedures for reducing or terminating community supervision and the establishment of certain time credits through which a defendant's period of community supervision is reduced.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties.
Sponsor: Rob Eissler
Relating to the authority of a regional transportation authority to create a local government corporation.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Relating to local governments that may consider a bidder's principal place of business when awarding a contract.
Sponsor: Helen Giddings
Relating to obsolete or redundant reporting requirements applicable to state agencies and to certain reports, communications, publications, and other documents involving the attorney general.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to the water rights permits issued to the Texas Water Development Board for the Allens Creek Reservoir.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the regulatory authority of the consumer credit commissioner and to fees and interest charged in connection with consumer credit transactions; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to the creation of the Near Northside Management District.
Sponsor: Harold Dutton
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez
Relating to certain continuing education requirements for agents who sell annuities.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Relating to jurisdiction in certain proceedings brought by the attorney general with respect to charitable trusts.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to the repeal of certain prohibitions on purchases of paper supplies and cabinets by state agencies.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to tax administration of and procedures for property tax protests and appeals; changing the elements of an offense.
Sponsor: Mike Villarreal
Relating to the jurisdiction of, number of jurors in, and the clerk serving the County Court at Law of Van Zandt County.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for tangible personal property incorporated into or attached to certain agricultural structures.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Relating to access to certain records regarding an employment discrimination claim.
Sponsor: Rodney Ellis
Relating to regulation of the import, export, and management of mule deer; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the taking of a defendant's bail bond by county jailers.
Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa
Relating to the Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Sponsor: Glenn Hegar
Relating to notification requirements concerning offenses committed by students and school district discretion over admission or placement of certain students.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to confidential information under the public information law and to procedures and deadlines under the public information law in relation to the redaction of certain confidential information by a governmental body.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the Parks and Wildlife Department when registering a motor vehicle or renewing a motor vehicle registration.
Sponsor: Joe Farias
Relating to the membership and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.
Sponsor: Leticia Van De Putte
Relating to the idling of motor vehicles; providing a criminal penalty.
Sponsor: Donna Howard
Relating to the educational scope of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the regulation of distributed renewable generation of electricity.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
In memory of Gregory Mack Simmons.
Sponsor: James Keffer
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property on which housing is being or has been built or repaired for sale or rent to a low-income individual or family.
Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa
Relating to regulation of high occupancy vehicle lanes operated, managed, or maintained by a regional transportation authority; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Relating to the stay of recognition or enforcement of a foreign country judgment to allow for de novo review of a contract or agreement for a sale, offer for sale, or sell under The Securities Act.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to the rate of the hotel occupancy tax in certain counties.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to public school, child-placing agency, and day-care center policies addressing sexual abuse and other maltreatment of children.
Sponsor: Tan Parker
Relating to the continuation and functions of the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program.
Sponsor: Larry Taylor
Relating to the repeal of the authorization to establish a super collider facility research authority.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to the deadlines for write-in candidates for the office of county or precinct chair of a political party.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
Relating to the composition of the 444th Judicial District.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas' authority to disgorge revenue obtained as a result of certain violations; providing an administrative penalty.
Sponsor: Burt Solomons
Relating to the issuance of oversize or overweight vehicle permits by certain port authorities.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to eligibility requirements for the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant.
Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1517.
Sponsor: Glenn Hegar
Relating to access to certain archaic information.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of the Texas Real Estate Commission; making an appropriation.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3833.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Relating to the course levels offered by the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to the addition of a county to a freight rail district.
Sponsor: Joe Deshotel
Relating to critical incident stress management and crisis response services.
Sponsor: Mike Hamilton
Relating to notice required upon nonrenewal of property and casualty insurance policies.
Sponsor: Craig Estes
Relating to the creation of the Oatman Hill Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Sponsor: Glenn Hegar
Recognizing the Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association for fostering and preserving Texas culture.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the posting of signs in school crossing zones regarding the prohibited use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Sponsor: Joe Pickett
Relating to the disposal or storage of waste at, or adjacent to, the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact waste disposal facility.
Sponsor: Tryon Lewis
Relating to the creation of the Montecillo Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the designation of program costs for providing bill payment assistance to certain military veterans as a necessary operating expense that is a first lien against revenue of certain electric and gas utilities' revenue securing certain public securities or obligations.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to the composition of the permanent advisory committee to advise the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the implementation of the ad valorem tax exemption for pollution control property.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Relating to the authority of physicians and physician assistants to form certain entities.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to the requirement that certain impaired veterinarians participate in a peer assistance program.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to the removal of a child by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including certain arrangements to provide care for a child during an investigation of abuse or neglect.
Sponsor: Carlos Uresti
Relating to the criteria for determining whether a child is a missing child.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the authority of a county civil service commission to administer oaths and issue subpoenas; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the processing fee charged for a dishonored payment device.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications and records made or collected in reference to certain sexual assault survivors.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in S.B. No. 1198.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Honoring the Austin Area Urban League.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Relating to providing a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim with notice of a plea bargain agreement in certain criminal cases.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to a task force for the development of a strategy to reduce child abuse and neglect and improve child welfare.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation of the application of eyelash extensions and private beauty culture schools; providing a criminal penalty.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to the authority of the Texas Animal Health Commission to set and collect fees.
Sponsor: Rick Hardcastle
Relating to confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities; creating an offense.
Sponsor: Burt Solomons
Relating to authorizing the dissolution of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to title insurance.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to the qualifications and operations of workers' compensation data collection agents.
Sponsor: Gary Elkins
Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study certain parental rights relating to possession of or access to the parent's child.
Sponsor: Scott Hochberg
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the liquefied petroleum gas industry on ordinances, orders, or rules adopted by political subdivisions relating to that industry.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Relating to the creation of the Bearpen Creek Municipal Utility District of Hunt County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Relating to the agencies and entities responsible for compiling and maintaining information pertaining to criminal combinations and criminal street gangs.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to training for members of governing boards of public junior college districts.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to procedures for establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to contributions to the retirement systems for certain police officers in certain municipalities.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
Relating to the use of bingo proceeds by licensed authorized organizations, including the use of proceeds to provide health insurance or health insurance benefits to certain employees.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Relating to the authority of certain persons to execute bail bonds and act as sureties.
Sponsor: Patricia Harless
Relating to the operation on a highway or street of a motor vehicle that is drawing a boat or personal watercraft in or on which a child is riding; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to procedures applicable in circumstances involving family violence or other criminal conduct and military personnel.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; providing an administrative penalty.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to the offense of installing an irrigation system without a license.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Relating to unencumbered assets held by title agents.
Sponsor: Larry Taylor
Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board, including the functions of the board and related entities in connection with the process for establishing and appealing desired future conditions in a groundwater management area.
Sponsor: Allan Ritter
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to lease and contract for the operation of rolling stock during certain emergencies.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to approval from the Department of State Health Services for disposal of ambulances purchased with certain grant funds.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Relating to certain information or guidelines provided by or concerning a property owners' association or concerning subdivisions that are subject to restrictive covenants.
Sponsor: Carlos Uresti
Relating to student success-based funding for and reporting regarding public institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the payment of temporary housing costs for certain inmates released or eligible for release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to developmental education and the assessment of student readiness under the Texas Success Initiative and to students enrolled in developmental education at public institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro
Relating to eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a person.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Relating to fishing with certain archery equipment in certain counties.
Sponsor: Tracy King
Relating to the regulation of certain telecommunicators; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the regulation of providers, administrators, and sellers of service contracts and identity recovery service contracts; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Mike Hamilton
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to the powers and duties of the Williamson-Liberty Hill Municipal Utility District.
Sponsor: Steve Ogden
Relating to an exception to the residency requirements for filing a suit for dissolution of a marriage in this state for certain spouses of military personnel.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to mandatory emergency alert systems at institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Relating to the use of transportation allotment funds by school districts to provide bus passes or cards to certain students.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to reporting of lobbying activities and changes in lobbying activities.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Relating to the transmission of records regarding over-the-counter sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and norpseudoephedrine and a person's civil liability for certain acts arising from the sale of those products.
Sponsor: Leo Berman
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to motor vehicles; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Joe Pickett
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments; providing an administrative penalty.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to the amount of the bond for county taxes required to be given by the county assessor-collector for certain counties.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
In memory of Bowie County Transport Deputy Sherri Jones.
Sponsor: Kevin Eltife
Relating to bullying in public schools.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 524; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to requiring a private autopsy facility to post a notice for filing a complaint against a physician; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Susan King
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Notifying the U.S. Department of Education that certain career schools or colleges are legally authorized by the state of Texas to operate educational programs beyond secondary education.
Sponsor: Ken Legler
Relating to the pilot program authorizing a property owner to appeal to the State Office of Administrative Hearings certain appraisal review board determinations.
Sponsor: John Otto
Relating to the list of candidates compiled by a state or county party chair for a primary election.
Sponsor: Marc Veasey
Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions.
Sponsor: Carlos Uresti
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain credit services organizations and the regulation of certain extensions of consumer credit obtained by those organizations or with regard to which the organizations provide assistance; providing an administrative penalty.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to relief for certain employers from penalties and sanctions under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to enforcement by a local government of fire safety standards at certain child-care facilities.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Relating to the administration of the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies.
Sponsor: Kelly Hancock
Relating to the reporting of certain information to the director of the bureau of vital statistics.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Relating to training for deputy voter registrars.
Sponsor: Tommy Williams
Relating to encouraging public participation by citizens by protecting a person's right to petition, right of free speech, and right of association from meritless lawsuits arising from actions taken in furtherance of those rights.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Relating to the clarification of terminology relating to the Waco Center for Youth.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Honoring Debra L. Friedkin for her support of the ongoing anthropological research at the Debra L. Friedkin site by Texas A&M University's Center for the Study of the First Americans.
Sponsor: Rodney Ellis
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources and the transfer of certain department functions to the comptroller of public accounts.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to the DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Relating to the taxability of Internet hosting.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to the authority of a gas corporation to use a public right-of-way along a railroad, a railroad right-of-way, an interurban railroad, or a street railroad.
Sponsor: Myra Crownover
Relating to adjudication of certain workers' compensation disputes, including judicial review in district court.
Sponsor: Helen Giddings
Relating to requirements for certain arrangements or agreements of certain regional transportation authorities.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to the period during which a motion for a new trial in a criminal proceeding in a justice or municipal court must be made.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Relating to platting requirements affecting subdivision golf courses in certain counties.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Relating to a system for monitoring prescriptions of certain drugs under the Medicaid program for children in foster care.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Relating to the dissolution of the Country Place Management District.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to durable powers of attorney, guardianships, and other related proceedings and alternatives, and the redesignation of certain other provisions of the Texas Probate Code, including conforming amendments and repeals.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to the eligibility of employees convicted of certain offenses to provide services under a contract with a public school.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to a person's eligibility to obtain a license in social work and to an exemption from the licensing requirement.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to transporting a foster child in a vehicle where a handgun is in the possession of a foster parent licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Sponsor: Joe Driver
Relating to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine.
Sponsor: Rick Hardcastle
Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to the creation of the Timber Springs Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Expressing support for the current FBI effort to reevaluate existing policies, standards, and protocols for forensic DNA testing laboratories and expressing support for any new policies, standards, and protocols that would hold public and private labs to the same standards, audits, and review process, urging Congress to pass any necessary federal legislation that ensures continued quality in forensic science while holding public and private lab DNA analysis to the same standards, and encouraging Texas law enforcement agencies to use forensic science review methods that will eliminate DNA testing backlogs.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the withdrawal of security by a bail bond surety.
Sponsor: Patricia Harless
Relating to the refusal to register motor vehicles by a county assessor-collector or the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Sponsor: Rene Oliveira
Relating to smoke alarms and fire extinguishers in residential rental units.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Relating to the duties of a funeral director or an agent at the interment or entombment of a human body.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Relating to the legislature's consent or approval of a settlement of a claim or action against this state.
Sponsor: Steve Ogden
Relating to adding certain synthetic compounds to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Relating to the designation of certain highways as part of the Purple Heart Trail.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to certain mandatory conditions of parole or mandatory supervision for illegal criminal aliens and the revocation of parole or mandatory supervision as a result of violating those conditions.
Sponsor: Charlie Howard
Relating to the creation of the Lajitas Utility District No. 1 of Brewster County; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to reports concerning and the reporting of the use of certain funds by community supervision and corrections departments and to the preparation of commitment reduction plans by those departments.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to representation of and by the state and joinder of the state in certain mental health proceedings.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to assistance provided by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to interested parties on certain electricity matters involving certificates of convenience and necessity.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Relating to the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure account.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Aging and Disability Services to the Angelina and Neches River Authority.
Sponsor: Robert Nichols
Relating to the resolution of overpayment or underpayment of income benefits under the workers' compensation program.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain physicians by managed care plans.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation and to the appointment of commissioners of a municipal housing authority; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Relating to educational, juvenile justice, and criminal justice responses to truancy.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to the designation of State Highway 20 as a historic highway.
Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez
Relating to the regulation of boat manufacturers, distributors, and dealers; providing a civil penalty.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to the establishment of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee within the Department of State Health Services.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Relating to employment by school districts of certain persons under probationary contracts.
Sponsor: Mark Shelton
Relating to employment services programs for certain residents receiving services from public hospitals or hospital districts.
Sponsor: Charles Creighton
Relating to information on turnover among licensed jailers at jails under the jurisdiction of the Commission on Jail Standards.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the liability of a volunteer health care practitioner who conducts a physical examination or medical screening of a student athlete.
Sponsor: Beverly Woolley
Relating to requiring general academic teaching institutions to offer personal financial literacy training.
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro
Relating to a council to study neonatal intensive care units.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons who have received deferred adjudication to vote.
Sponsor: Harold Dutton
Relating to physician incentive programs to reduce hospital emergency room use for non-emergent conditions by Medicaid recipients.
Sponsor: Mark Shelton
Relating to the operations and monitoring of fusion centers in this state.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Relating to convictions barring employment at or by certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
Sponsor: Lon Burnam
Relating to reporting student enrollment in tech-prep programs and evaluating tech-prep consortia.
Sponsor: Diane Patrick
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information regarding students of career schools or colleges and other educational entities; providing a criminal penalty.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to the penalties for repeat and habitual felony offenders.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to the creation of the Cottonwood Municipal Utility District No. 2 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 expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest.
Sponsor: Marc Veasey
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain providers of correctional health care.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
Sponsor: Susan King
Relating to certain actions against an employer by an employee who is not covered by workers' compensation insurance.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Relating to life settlements and the sale, exchange, or replacement of life insurance and annuity contracts.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Relating to the creation of the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to certification requirements for certain property tax professionals.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. 2643.
Sponsor: Mike Hamilton
Relating to the frequency of water audits by certain retail public utilities.
Sponsor: Charles Creighton
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 528; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Relating to priorities for restoration of electric service following an extended power outage.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to criminal offenses regarding the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by a minor and providing alcoholic beverages to a minor.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Designating a portion of the city of Gonzales as the official Texas History Museum District.
Sponsor: John Kuempel
Relating to cemeteries and perpetual care cemetery corporations; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Ana Hernandez
Relating to a uniform deadline for student financial assistance for public institutions of higher education other than public junior colleges.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to educational requirements for licensing as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Relating to the authority of the board of directors of the Ochiltree County Hospital District to employ physicians and other health care providers.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Relating to the testimony of children in criminal cases.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Relating to certain conduct indicating a need for supervision and the sealing of records related to that conduct.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to the creation of the Corn Hill Regional Water Authority; providing authority to issue bonds.
Sponsor: Steve Ogden
Relating to emergency service districts.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Relating to certain defenses to prosecution for the offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
Sponsor: Robert Deuell
Relating to repayment assistance for certain physician education loans.
Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini
Relating to a county audit of a hotel regarding the hotel occupancy tax.
Sponsor: Allan Ritter
Relating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the authority of certain hospital districts to contract for the performance of administrative functions and services.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to the designation of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail as a historic highway.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Relating to health and mental health services for children in foster care and kinship care.
Sponsor: Jane Nelson
Relating to the de-annexation of land in Bastrop County by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt
Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
Sponsor: Glenn Hegar
Relating to limiting the disclosure of certain information regarding certain charitable organizations, trusts, private foundations, and grant-making organizations.
Sponsor: Helen Giddings
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online impersonation.
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro
Relating to the appointment of counsel and the rights of an accused and other requirements for the purposes of appellate proceedings or community supervision revocation proceedings.
Sponsor: Roberto Alonzo
Relating to the creation of the Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax and to the rate of the tax.
Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt
Relating to tax increment financing.
Sponsor: John Davis
In memory of former Texas governor Dolph Briscoe, Jr.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to the powers and duties of the Castro County Hospital District.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Expressing the legislature's support for the construction of a monument to African American Texans on the grounds of the State Capitol at the location approved by the State Preservation Board for a Juneteenth monument.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
Relating to notice by sign requirement for sexually oriented businesses.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to the consideration of a letter of credit issued by a federal home loan bank as an eligible security for collateral to secure public funds.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to meetings, elections, and records of certain property owners' associations.
Sponsor: Charlie Howard
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain dog and cat breeders; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to a memorial sign program for victims of motorcycle accidents.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Relating to the eligibility of certain children under group life insurance policies.
Sponsor: Leticia Van De Putte
Relating to decedents' estates.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of unlawful transport of a person.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Designating the month of March each year from 2011 through 2020 as Women Veterans Month in tribute to the immeasurable contributions that women in the military have made to this nation.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the board of hospital managers of the El Paso County Hospital District.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Relating to service and qualifications for membership on an advisory committee established by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to provide advice to the board of trustees on investments and investment-related issues.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to the imposition of state taxes, including the sales and use, motor vehicle sales and use, and hotel occupancy tax, on certain oilfield portable units.
Sponsor: Allan Ritter
Relating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to temporary directors and the continuation in existence of the Bolivar Yacht Basin Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Galveston County.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Relating to the issuance of a certificate for a municipal setting designation.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the authority to set maximum weights for state highways, roads, and bridges.
Sponsor: Robert Nichols
Relating to participation in and contributions to the state employee charitable campaign by retired state employees.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
Relating to the Colonel H. William "Bill" Card, Jr., Outpatient Clinic.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Relating to the creation of the Fulshear Town Center Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to rescind a discount for early payment of ad valorem taxes.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to rights and remedies of certain residential tenants; providing civil penalties.
Sponsor: Joe Deshotel
Relating to establishing a child care advisory committee to advise the Texas Facilities Commission.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the statutory county courts in Wise County.
Sponsor: Phil King
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs in certain county criminal courts of Tarrant County.
Sponsor: Todd Smith
Relating to provisions in the dedicatory instruments of property owners' associations regarding display of flags.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the requirements for and procedures governing tuition equalization grants.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the composition and appointment of the board of directors of a corporation to which the board of regents of The University of Texas System delegates investment authority for the permanent university fund or other funds under the control of the board of regents.
Sponsor: John Otto
Relating to notice of relief available to certain members of the military required to be provided in certain real property documentation.
Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez
Relating to motor vehicle title services; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Patricia Harless
Relating to grant programs for certain natural gas motor vehicles and alternative fuel facilities.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to the extension of the deadline for holding the confirmation and initial directors' election of the Tradition Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Denton County.
Sponsor: Tan Parker
Relating to the disqualification of a district or county attorney who is the subject of a criminal investigation.
Sponsor: John Whitmire
Relating to assignment of rents to holders of certain security interests in real property.
Sponsor: John Carona
Relating to the creation of the Gulfton Area Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Scott Hochberg
Relating to the administration of end-of-course and other assessment instruments to certain public school students enrolled below the high school level.
Sponsor: Scott Hochberg
Relating to the regulation of funeral establishments, including requirements for a retail price list of services provided by such establishments.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Relating to the exemption of certain retirement accounts from access by creditors.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Redesignating the Lake Whitney area as the Getaway Capital of Texas.
Sponsor: Jim Pitts
Relating to the lawful manufacture, distribution, and possession of and prescriptions for controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the Department of State Health Services Laboratory Services Section building in Austin in honor of former state representative Dr. Bob Glaze.
Sponsor: Charles Hopson
Relating to the notification requirements regarding certain land use regulations in an area near military facilities.
Sponsor: Susan King
Relating to certain notice requirements for municipalities and counties under the open meetings law.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the definition of a postsecondary program in regard to non-baccalaureate career schools and colleges.
Sponsor: John Davis
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to the administration of the collection improvement program.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to testing accommodations for a person with dyslexia taking a licensing examination administered by a state agency.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to a seller's disclosure of natural or liquid propane gas on residential real property.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to driving safety courses for individuals younger than 25 years of age receiving deferred disposition for certain traffic offenses.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the creation of a cybersecurity, education, and economic development council.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Relating to the authority of the Ector County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.
Sponsor: Tryon Lewis
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Relating to the regulation of residential appliance installation, including pool-related electrical devices, under the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to the effect of a delay by the State Board for Educator Certification in renewing an educator's certification.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the operation of certain insurance programs; imposing administrative penalties.
Sponsor: Larry Taylor
Relating to the creation of the Club Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Jodie Laubenberg
Relating to the exception of certain personal information from required disclosure under the public information law.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the refund of a cash bond to a defendant in a criminal case.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the form of death certificates and fetal death certificates.
Sponsor: Tracy King
Relating to a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations.
Sponsor: Robert Deuell
Relating to authorizing local governments to convey real property interests to other local governments for less than fair market value.
Sponsor: Joe Deshotel
Relating to the transfer of certain vehicle registrations at the time of sale of the vehicle.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to the Texas Code of Military Justice.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Relating to the installation of a speed feedback sign by a property owners' association.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Relating to electric transmission facilities.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Relating to the issuance of an identification card to certain individuals to permit entrance into certain county buildings without passing through security services.
Sponsor: Bryan Hughes
Relating to the entering of a plea in a criminal case by a defendant confined in a penal institution.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the continuation and functions of the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance.
Sponsor: Larry Taylor
Relating to the acquisition of land and facilities by the Texas State Technical College System.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Relating to the creation of the Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Jim Pitts
Relating to the operation of pretrial intervention and certain other programs by a community supervision and corrections department.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to the payment of fines and costs by defendants who are unable to pay the fines and costs in misdemeanor cases.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a dental school at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Relating to reporting requirements of state agencies and school districts.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Relating to the regulation of exotic aquatic species by the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
In memory of Angus McSwain, dean emeritus of Baylor Law School.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Relating to the Hudson Ranch Fresh Water Supply District No. 1.
Sponsor: Earl Wentworth
Relating to the date for the election of directors of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of certain governmental entities.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to prohibiting state funding to public junior colleges for physical education courses offered for joint high school and junior college credit.
Sponsor: Diane Patrick
Relating to the creation of the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to requiring an election authority to provide notice to certain county chairs regarding certain election activities.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to provision of bilingual election materials.
Sponsor: Patricia Harless
Relating to claims for compensation for wrongful imprisonment and group health benefits coverage for persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Relating to the use of contracts by local governments to purchase electricity.
Sponsor: James Keffer
Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of criminal Medicaid fraud and certain other offenses related to Medicaid fraud; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Relating to designating October as Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the state Medicaid program as the payor of last resort.
Sponsor: Robert Duncan
Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
Sponsor: Mike Hamilton
Relating to the regulation of certain shelter day-care facilities, child-care facilities, and individuals providing child-care services, and access to certain criminal history record information; providing an administrative penalty.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to the managing underwriters for surplus lines insurance transactions and to the collection of surplus lines insurance premium taxes for those transactions.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Relating to liability of certain local emergency management or homeland security organizations.
Sponsor: Larry Taylor
Relating to the venue for prosecution of certain theft offenses.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Relating to municipal contracts for enforcement of outstanding traffic violation arrest warrants.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the occupational licensing of spouses of members of the military.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to exempting certain fraternal and veterans organizations from certain bond requirements to obtain an alcoholic beverage permit or license.
Sponsor: Ana Hernandez
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to special agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and to updating certain references related to the grant of that authority to other federal law enforcement personnel.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Relating to fees for process server certification.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 528; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Relating to the requirement that certain food service establishments post a sign depicting the Heimlich maneuver.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
Relating to the designation of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail as a historic highway.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Relating to the separate statement of the mixed beverage tax for informational purposes.
Sponsor: Mike Hamilton
Relating to director elections and powers of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District.
Sponsor: Geanie Morrison
Relating to measures to increase the affordability of textbooks used for courses at public or private institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 80 in the town of Sunnyvale as a Blue Star Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Robert Deuell
Relating to the required transfer of records to a new county chair of a political party; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Troy Fraser
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers; providing criminal and administrative penalties.
Sponsor: Burt Solomons
Relating to family violence and protective orders.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Recalling H.B. No. 2277 from the house for further consideration.
Sponsor: Tommy Williams
Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts that provide additional days of instruction financed with local funds.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the designation of the Scenic Loop Road--Boerne Stage Road--Toutant Beauregard Road Historic Corridor.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to oyster beds and shells and an oyster shell recovery and replacement program.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain records of an appraisal district.
Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Patricia Harless
Relating to the duration of a development agreement governing land in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists.
Sponsor: Mike Hamilton
Relating to the installation and use of a pen register, ESN reader, trap and trace device, mobile tracking device, or similar equipment in a correctional facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to regulations concerning certain service animals; providing a civil penalty.
Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor
Relating to the use of an unsworn declaration.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Relating to the creation of the Lazy W District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Sponsor: Robert Deuell
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and abolishing the On-site Wastewater Treatment Research Council.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Relating to the manner of payment of tuition and mandatory fees at public institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Armando Walle
Relating to the authority of a co-owner of residential property to encumber the property.
Sponsor: Joe Deshotel
Relating to surcharges under the Driver Responsibility Program.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Authorizing the burial of Susana I. Aleman in the State Cemetery.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the creation of a sickle cell disease program.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the creation of public and private facilities and infrastructure.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to the deadline for filing a suit to compel an appraisal review board to change an appraisal roll.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the United States Constitution providing for a federal balanced budget.
Sponsor: Debbie Riddle
Relating to newborn hearing screenings and hearing services for certain children.
Sponsor: Susan King
Relating to differential pay and benefits for certain employees of emergency services districts who are members of the armed forces.
Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities in certain populous counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to appointment of bailiffs for the district courts in Comal, Hays, and Caldwell Counties.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Relating to the composition of certain judicial districts.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the designation of segments of State Highway 359, State Highway 16, and State Highway 285 as the Veterans of the Korean War Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the boater education program of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to children who are missing or who are victims of offenses; providing a criminal penalty.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of a county assistance district.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to the disposition of surplus or salvage data processing equipment of a university system or an institution or agency of higher education.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Historical Commission; imposing a penalty.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the power of the Aransas County Navigation District to determine the amount of a check or bond necessary to purchase land from the district.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the age until which juveniles placed on determinate sentence probation may be on probation.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to participation of public high school students in college credit programs.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to the Hamilton County Hospital District.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Designating Nymphaea Texas Dawn as the official State Waterlily of Texas.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to certain counties that are not required to operate a juvenile justice alternative education program.
Sponsor: Jim Pitts
Relating to the creation of the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to the proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Travis County.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the eligibility of certain postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to state-issued certificates of franchise authority to provide cable service and video service.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Relating to venue projects in certain counties.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the revocation, suspension, or restriction of the license of a physician placed on deferred adjudication community supervision or arrested for certain offenses.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication.
Sponsor: Trey Martinez Fischer
Relating to the eligibility of visitors to use certain public transportation services for people with disabilities.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
Relating to debt management services and the regulation of debt management services providers.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to privileged parking for recipients of the Silver Star Medal.
Sponsor: Joe Farias
Relating to an outreach campaign to promote fathers' involvement with their children before birth.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
Relating to the provision of information on financial literacy resources to the public.
Sponsor: Marc Veasey
Relating to activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to access to the criminal history record information of certain individuals by public or private institutions of higher education and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Sponsor: Tryon Lewis
Relating to the creation of North Fort Bend County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to the availability of online testing for high school equivalency examinations.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
Relating to certain debt cancellation agreements made in connection with retail installment contracts.
Sponsor: Beverly Woolley
Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the requirement that certain mammography reports contain information regarding supplemental breast cancer screening.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
In memory of former governor William P. "Bill" Clements.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the murder of a child as a capital offense.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the Riverbend Water Resources District.
Sponsor: Kevin Eltife
Relating to provision by a health benefit plan of prescription drug coverage specified by formulary and to modifications of that coverage.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to facilitating access to certain public assistance benefits programs and health care providers and services through a community-based navigator program and through promotoras and community health workers.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and certain municipalities.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures and testing in a criminal case.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to guaranteed student loans and alternative education loans.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the authority of the governor to order the disconnection of state computer networks from the Internet.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Relating to the amendment of certain reports of political contributions and expenditures.
Sponsor: Tryon Lewis
Congratulating Clear Lake High School junior Cameron Blizzard on overcoming cancer.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to measures to increase degree completion rates and support students enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the trapping and transport of surplus white-tailed deer.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to the board of directors of the Greater East End Management District.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Relating to the adoption of a uniform collaborative law Act in regard to family law matters.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Relating to compensation for services and reimbursement for expenses of a member of the board of directors of the Lake View Management and Development District.
Sponsor: Jim Pitts
Relating to information regarding deceased registered voters.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Relating to certain election practices and procedures; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to notice and disclosure requirements for certain credit services organizations regarding charges and consumer borrowing; providing an administrative penalty.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Relating to the program for impaired pharmacists and disciplinary proceedings conducted by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Sponsor: Charles Hopson
Relating to the business of structural pest control.
Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
Sponsor: Roberto Alonzo
Relating to licensing and regulation of certain persons involved in residential mortgage lending pursuant to the Texas Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2009; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Burt Solomons
Relating to the effect of indexing notices of lis pendens.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to the collection and enforcement of state and local hotel occupancy taxes.
Sponsor: Robert Deuell
Relating to the filing of a copy of certain records related to the release of accused persons on personal bond.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Relating to the creation of the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to the exemption from taxation of property of a local government corporation.
Sponsor: Tryon Lewis
Relating to the duration of a protective order against family violence.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the offense of escape from custody by a person lawfully detained.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Relating to permits for air contaminant emissions of stationary natural gas engines used in combined heating and power systems.
Sponsor: Craig Estes
Relating to the offenses of unauthorized duplication, unauthorized recording, unauthorized operation of recording device, and improper labeling of recordings.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the reporting of political contributions, political expenditures, and personal financial information, and to complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Relating to the execution of written instruments relating to residential real estate transactions and deeds conveying residential real estate in connection with certain transactions involving residential real estate; providing a civil penalty.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Relating to the creation of the Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Myra Crownover
Relating to accrual and use of leave of absence for certain training or duty, including military training or duty, by public employees and officers.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Relating to restrictions on the sale of certain motor vehicles at vehicle shows or exhibitions.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to online information and resources regarding public institutions of higher education and career schools and colleges.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the holding of an interest in certain alcoholic beverage licenses, permits, or premises by certain persons whose alcoholic beverage license or permit has been revoked.
Sponsor: Lon Burnam
Relating to a limitation on production fees on groundwater withdrawals assessed by the Northern Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Relating to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the creation of guidelines for the Office of the State Demographer to encourage the inclusion of a broad variety of racial/ethnic groups in estimates and projections.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to notice of coverage reduction on renewal of a property and casualty insurance policy.
Sponsor: John Carona
Relating to the purposes and designation of a transportation reinvestment zone.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Relating to the powers and duties of the Gunter Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 1 and 2 and to the creation of the Mustang Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1 and the Case Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Grayson County; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Relating to the validation of certain governmental acts and proceedings of certain municipalities relating to certain public improvement districts.
Sponsor: Jodie Laubenberg
Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Relating to the creation of the Texas Urban Agricultural Innovation Authority.
Sponsor: Craig Estes
Relating to the hotel occupancy tax rate in certain municipalities.
Sponsor: Charles Hopson
Relating to certain violations of and offenses under The Securities Act; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to the requirements for an insurance adjuster license.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Relating to the eligibility of the adjutant general's department to receive Foundation School Program funding for students enrolled in the Texas ChalleNGe Academy.
Sponsor: Leo Berman
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa
Honoring the Battleship Texas Foundation for its work to preserve the historic battleship.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
Sponsor: Patricia Harless
Relating to the recusal and disqualification of municipal judges.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
Relating to the lease of space by or for a state agency.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Relating to the assessment of public school students for college readiness and developmental education courses to prepare students for college-level coursework.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to an alternative method of satisfying certain licensing requirements for chemical dependency treatment facilities.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to the rendition of property for ad valorem tax purposes and to the protest of a penalty imposed for a failure to timely file a rendition statement or property report.
Sponsor: Mike Villarreal
Relating to the use of address-matching software by certain state agencies.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Relating to payment by the Benbrook Water Authority for certain damages caused by the authority's operation of a sanitary sewer system.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to a fixed tuition rate program for certain students who transfer to a state university after completing an associate degree program.
Sponsor: Tryon Lewis
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files after an individual receives a pardon or a grant of certain other relief with respect to the offense for which the individual was arrested.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the powers and duties of and contributions to and benefits from the systems and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Sponsor: Charles Creighton
Relating to the awarding of grants provided by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Sponsor: Jane Nelson
Relating to a fee collected by a district clerk for certain certified copies.
Sponsor: Beverly Woolley
Relating to missing children; providing a criminal penalty.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to high-value data sets of state agencies posted on the Internet.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Relating to the creation of the Bridgeland Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to an appraisal and professional development system for public school principals.
Sponsor: Rob Eissler
Relating to the Swisher Memorial Hospital District.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Congratulating Bobby R. Inman for receiving the Joe M. Kilgore Award for Public Service.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to the right to a new hearing before an appraisal review board following a failure to attend a hearing.
Sponsor: Dan Patrick
Relating to the pledge of advanced transportation district sales and use taxes to certain bonds.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Relating to municipal and county budgets on the Internet.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Relating to the efficiency of the operations of, and certain information regarding services provided by, the Texas Workforce Commission; providing a criminal penalty.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to the Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to the competitive bidding and notice requirements for contracts of certain mass transportation authorities.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Relating to excluding a provider of recreational classes that do not lead to an educational credential from regulation as a career school or college.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to certain court orders against, and to discharging through community service fines and costs assessed against, certain juvenile defendants.
Sponsor: Mike Villarreal
Relating to certain requirements for reinsurance contracts covering, and to certain restrictions regarding, title insurance policies issued in this state.
Sponsor: Joe Deshotel
Relating to business leave time for certain municipal firefighters and police officers.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini
Relating to the establishment of an Adopt-A-Library program and state employee charitable contributions to the program.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to measures regarding high school completion and enrollment in higher education.
Sponsor: Scott Hochberg
Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90-day supply of dangerous drugs and accelerate refills.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the appointment of associate judges in child protective services cases.
Sponsor: Chris Harris
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of breach of computer security.
Sponsor: Ana Hernandez
Relating to the unlawful use of a criminal instrument or mechanical security device; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Relating to the minimum standards for licensed child-care facilities and registered family homes.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to the creation of the Rowlett Pecan Grove Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Joe Driver
Relating to the creation of the Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Joe Driver
Relating to temporary housing between academic terms for certain postsecondary students who have been under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Relating to the creation of the offense of electronic transmission of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Relating to the participation by certain taxing units in tax increment financing and the payment of tax increments into the tax increment fund for a reinvestment zone.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
In memory of the Honorable Edmund Kuempel of Seguin.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Relating to the board of directors of the Trinity Memorial Hospital District.
Sponsor: Steve Ogden
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain offenses involving theft.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of stalking.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the procedures for voting ballots by mail.
Sponsor: Jodie Laubenberg
Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development of the Border Region.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to educator misconduct and employment sanctions for certain misconduct; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to municipal management districts.
Sponsor: Harold Dutton
Relating to notice of staff leasing services company workers' compensation claim and payment information; providing an administrative violation.
Sponsor: Burt Solomons
Relating to the filing and posting on the Internet of reports of political contributions and expenditures required in connection with the office of member of the board of trustees of certain school districts.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Relating to the location of board meetings of certain economic development corporations.
Sponsor: Rob Orr
Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt
Relating to the environmental review process for transportation projects.
Sponsor: Joe Pickett
Relating to a report regarding the municipality or county of origin of certain tax revenue collected by the comptroller.
Sponsor: Burt Solomons
Relating to investigations of certain offenses involving the Internet-based sexual exploitation of a minor; creating the Internet crimes against children account to support those activities.
Sponsor: Rodney Anderson
Relating to the use of a county risk management pool by certain county and district officers instead of the execution of bonds and to the authority of certain counties and intergovernmental pools to require reimbursement for punitive damage coverage.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the powers of the Coastal Water Authority; affecting the authority to issue bonds.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Relating to including certain veterans service organizations as small businesses for the purpose of state contracting.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the punishment for the offense of evading arrest or detention.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to the regulation of prescriptions for controlled substances, including certain procedures applicable to electronic prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
Sponsor: Allan Ritter
Urging Congress to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Section 5056, and to appropriate sufficient funds so that efforts to solve the salt problem in the Amistad International Reservoir can continue.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to a bill payment assistance program, and the authority of the board of trustees to set rates, for certain municipal utility systems.
Sponsor: Rene Oliveira
Relating to priority groundwater management areas.
Sponsor: Kel Seliger
Relating to the authority of the El Paso County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.
Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez
Relating to adoption of rules by the University Interscholastic League.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the reporting and recording of a motor vehicle accident involving an official vehicle driven by a peace officer, firefighter, or an emergency medical services employee in the course of official duties.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by a veterinarian.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to an exception to disclosure under the public information law concerning officers and employees of a hospital district.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to determinations of paternity; creating an offense.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the applicability of certain restrictions on the location and operation of concrete crushing facilities.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of abandoned motor vehicles, watercraft, or outboard motors to compensate certain property owners.
Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa
Relating to the requirements for grant programs funded through the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Relating to offenses involving operating a motorboat in a circular course.
Sponsor: Tan Parker
Relating to the operation of the Kimble County, McCulloch County, Mason County, and Menard County Juvenile Boards.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Relating to the creation of the offense of possession, manufacture, transportation, repair, or sale of a tire deflation device and to the offense of attempting to evade arrest through the use of a vehicle or a tire deflation device; providing criminal penalties.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of the installation of solar energy devices and certain roofing materials on property.
Sponsor: Gary Elkins
Relating to the exception of an audit working paper of a hospital district from required disclosure under the public information law.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the resumption of service by retirees under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to stationary tow trucks on a highway; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to disclaimers by certain entities promulgating lists of noxious or invasive terrestrial plant species.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to the use of facsimile signatures for certain documents involving certain municipalities.
Sponsor: Robert Duncan
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the imposition, increase, or reduction of a tax or the issuance of bonds.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to the composition of the Finance Commission of Texas.
Sponsor: Rob Orr
Relating to certain newborn and infant screening and follow-up services.
Sponsor: Myra Crownover
Relating to the pledge of allegiance to the state flag during a state flag retirement ceremony.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the operation of dropout recovery programs by certain public junior colleges in partnership with school districts.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to prohibiting deferred adjudication community supervision for certain defendants convicted of murder.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to expulsion of a public school student who commits certain criminal acts involving a computer, computer network, or computer system owned by or operated on behalf of a school district.
Sponsor: Joan Huffman
Relating to the applicability of open meetings requirements to certain meetings of the governing board of a county hospital or county hospital authority.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the registration and protection of trademarks.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to a joint statement regarding the transfer of a motor vehicle as the result of a gift.
Sponsor: Gary Elkins
Relating to the division of community property on dissolution of marriage.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to notice required in connection with possessory liens on motor vehicles.
Sponsor: Patricia Harless
Relating to telemedicine medical services, telehealth services, and home telemonitoring services provided to certain Medicaid recipients.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to dealer agreements regarding the purchase and sale of certain equipment or machinery used for agricultural, construction, industrial, mining, outdoor power, forestry, and landscaping purposes.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to the powers, duties, and financing of certain facilities finance corporations.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Relating to payment and collection of assessments and other charges owed to a property owners' association and foreclosure of a property owners' association assessment lien.
Sponsor: Harold Dutton
Relating to the reorganization of powers and duties among agencies in this state that provide representation to indigent defendants in criminal cases and to the reorganization of funding sources for indigent defense.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the powers of a defense base development authority.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to an exemption from the payment of a toll for unmarked military vehicles conducting or training for emergency operations.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to including a personal financial literacy component in public school mathematics instruction.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by statutory probate court associate judges.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the advanced research program.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the continuing education requirements for certain peace officers.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to the authority and powers of regional mobility authorities.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Relating to the collection, storage, preservation, analysis, retrieval, and destruction of biological evidence.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Designating June 2 as Italian Heritage Day for a 10-year period, beginning in 2011.
Sponsor: Tan Parker
Relating to the proper identification of boats and outboard motors; creating an offense.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to temporary directors and the continuation in existence of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Relating to the creation of the Port Isabel Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Sponsor: Rene Oliveira
Relating to spousal maintenance.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to the duty of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child to meet with the child or individual with whom the child resides before each court hearing.
Sponsor: Jane Nelson
Relating to unlawful acts against and criminal offenses involving the Medicaid program; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Mark Shelton
Relating to participation in state travel service contracts by open-enrollment charter schools.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to certain facilities and care providers, including providers under the state Medicaid program; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Jane Nelson
Relating to community assistance and economic development program activities of the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority.
Sponsor: Geanie Morrison
Relating to energy efficiency programs in institutions of higher education and certain governmental entities.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to the classification, use, and regulation of electric energy storage equipment or facilities.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to the exchange of confidential information concerning certain juveniles.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to student eligibility for tuition rebates offered by general academic teaching institutions.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information concerning current and former employees of certain divisions of the office of attorney general.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to the regulation of health spas by the secretary of state.
Sponsor: Jodie Laubenberg
Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.
Sponsor: Fred Brown
Relating to employment protection for members of the state military forces and specialty license plates for female members of the armed forces.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Relating to the term of office and qualifications for a director of the Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District.
Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt
Relating to limitations on awards in an adjudication brought against a local governmental entity for breach of contract.
Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt
Relating to repeal of authority for the establishment and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Relating to the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
Relating to the creation of magistrates in certain counties.
Sponsor: Glenn Hegar
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System for the use and benefit of the Texas Forest Service.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Relating to certain information provided by local workforce development boards regarding certain child-care providers.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to indigent health care services that may be provided by a county.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the idling of motor vehicles.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Relating to reporting individual student performance on a physical fitness assessment instrument to the Texas Education Agency.
Sponsor: Todd Smith
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to the operation and movement of a vehicle when certain traffic-control signals do not display an indication.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to the penalty for certain intoxication offenses.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to energy savings performance contracts and energy efficiency planning.
Sponsor: James Keffer
Conferring the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on U.S. Marine Corporal Roy Cisneros of San Antonio.
Sponsor: Trey Martinez Fischer
Relating to certain state attorneys called into active duty military service.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Relating to toll collection services provided by a regional tollway authority.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Relating to requiring an interagency memorandum of understanding regarding the Public Assistance Reporting Information System and to the use of data from that system.
Sponsor: Joe Farias
Relating to gifts and donations to the McLennan County Juvenile Board.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Relating to the eligibility of employees convicted of certain offenses to provide services under a contract with a public school.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to the issuance of certain permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles.
Sponsor: Geanie Morrison
Relating to the compulsory inspection of motor vehicles; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Meeting requirements of the United States Department of Education concerning federal student aid by naming private institutions of higher education in the State of Texas that are authorized to operate educational programs beyond secondary education, including programs leading to a degree or certificate.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the rulemaking power of certain groundwater conservation districts.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Relating to excluding certain territory from the Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to juvenile case managers.
Sponsor: Armando Walle
Relating to the preservation and maintenance of the Alamo by the General Land Office.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to discipline in public schools, including the use of certain disciplinary methods and the prosecution of certain children for school-related offenses.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
Relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in print advertisements or on Internet websites.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Relating to the environmental review process for transportation projects.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to the consolidation of related higher education programs governing tuition, fee exemptions, and waivers respective to specific target populations.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the duties of the secretary of state.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to protective orders for certain victims of stalking or sexual assault.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to the Aldine Improvement District; providing authority to impose a tax.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities in certain municipalities.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Relating to certain facilities and care providers, including providers under the state Medicaid program and to improving health care provider accountability and efficiency under the child health plan and Medicaid programs; providing penalties.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to suits to enjoin gang activity that constitutes a public nuisance.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Relating to the duties and responsibilities of certain county officials and the functions of county government.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to the administration of medication for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to the designation of the Irving Diamond Interchange.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Relating to the prohibited use of discretionary clauses in certain health maintenance organization and insurance contracts.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
Sponsor: Larry Taylor
Relating to the authority of the seawall commission in Matagorda County to build and maintain recreational facilities near the seawall.
Sponsor: Randy Weber
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 271 as the Sergeant Jay M. Hoskins Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Kevin Eltife
Relating to civil remedy of violations of certain municipal health and safety ordinances.
Sponsor: Harold Dutton
Relating to the authority of the board of the Greater Texoma Utility Authority to approve changes in a construction contract.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Relating to a prohibition against use of school district resources for a hotel.
Sponsor: Allan Ritter
Relating to validating certain acts and proceedings of Harris County Improvement District No. 5 and to the boundaries of the district.
Sponsor: Rodney Ellis
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to special agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Social Security Administration and to updating certain references related to the grant of that authority to other federal law enforcement personnel.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Relating to the regulation of certain residential mortgage foreclosure consulting services; providing a criminal penalty.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Relating to representation of certain applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to rules regarding return of service.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to the office of inspector general of the Texas Youth Commission.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to an exemption for certain disabled veterans from the payment of a fee for the issuance of a personal identification certificate.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Relating to management of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to the collection, analysis, and preservation of sexual assault or DNA evidence.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services, including protective services and investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation for certain adults who are elderly or disabled; providing a criminal penalty.
Sponsor: Jane Nelson
Relating to appeal of an order of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission or the commission's administrator refusing, canceling, or suspending a license or permit.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission regarding gifts, grants, and donations.
Sponsor: Earl Wentworth
Relating to the promotion of efficiencies in and the administration of certain district court and county services and functions.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to clarification of the authorized uses for loans under public institution of higher education emergency loan programs.
Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of certain incandescent light bulbs from federal regulation.
Sponsor: Leo Berman
Relating to certain investment authority of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Sponsor: John Otto
Relating to the reporting requirements of a state agency that is undergoing review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the cancellation of the voter registration and to the eligibility to vote of persons who are deceased or not citizens of the United States.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Relating to providing graduate medical education positions for Texas medical school graduates.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to small and large employer health group cooperatives and to employer contributions to individual health insurance policies.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Relating to prevention, treatment, and oversight of concussions affecting public school students participating in interscholastic athletics.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Relating to the authority of the El Paso County Hospital District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, and other health care providers.
Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez
Relating to the design and issuance of license plates for United States paratroopers.
Sponsor: Tommy Williams
Relating to enforcement of laws related to water safety.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the removal of a guardian of an incapacitated person ordered by a court.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Relating to the prioritization of requests to release certain case records maintained by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the regulation of law enforcement officers by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to employment records for law enforcement officers, including procedures to correct employment termination reports; providing an administrative penalty.
Sponsor: Joe Driver
Relating to the North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District.
Sponsor: Roberto Alonzo
Relating to photograph and live lineup identification procedures in criminal cases.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the amendment of restrictions affecting real property in certain subdivisions.
Sponsor: John Kuempel
Relating to the board of directors of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to the creation of the Rowlett Downtown Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Joe Driver
Relating to the service area of the North Central Texas College District.
Sponsor: Rick Hardcastle
Relating to the governing bodies of certain local planning organizations.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the creation of Jefferson County Management District No. 1; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Allan Ritter
Relating to the establishment of a task force to address the relationship between domestic violence and child abuse and neglect.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to the boundaries of the Ingleside Cove Wildlife Sanctuary.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the closure of a road or highway by certain firefighters.
Sponsor: Armando Martinez
Relating to implementation and requirements of certain health care reform laws.
Sponsor: Sarah Davis
Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to the regulation of athlete agents; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
Sponsor: Harold Dutton
Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions.
Sponsor: John Kuempel
Relating to allowing a person who successfully completes a term of deferred adjudication community supervision to be eligible for a pardon.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to certain homestead preservation reinvestment zones.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to establishing the Texas Derbies.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to who may participate in certain local option elections to prohibit or authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Sponsor: Jodie Laubenberg
Relating to the administration of and benefits payable by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and to certain domestic relations orders.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to the notification of the release of certain inmates given to certain courts, law enforcement agencies, and the United States Social Security Administration.
Sponsor: Tan Parker
Relating to consent to certain medical treatments by a surrogate decision-maker on behalf of certain inmates.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to community land trusts.
Sponsor: Rene Oliveira
Relating to the resumption of employment by certain retirees within the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to the selection, compensation, and duties of the general counsel to an appraisal district.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to disposition of a contested case by the Texas Medical Board.
Sponsor: Susan King
Relating to discharging fines and costs assessed against certain juvenile defendants through community service or tutoring.
Sponsor: Armando Walle
Relating to the cancellation of a special election to fill a vacancy in the legislature.
Sponsor: Eric Johnson
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran for the tax year in which the veteran qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to the sex offender civil commitment program and to the creation of a state agency to perform the functions relating to the sex offender civil commitment program that are currently performed by the Council on Sex Offender Treatment.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to certain custom vehicles and street rods.
Sponsor: Leo Berman
Relating to the eligibility of an innovation and commercialization organization associated with the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center to receive funding from the Texas emerging technology fund.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.
Sponsor: Tryon Lewis
Relating to the powers and duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a parent or an alleged father in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the regulation of the towing, booting, and storage of vehicles.
Sponsor: Mike Hamilton
Relating to the Hopkins County Hospital District.
Sponsor: Robert Deuell
Relating to the administering of medications to children in certain facilities; providing criminal penalties.
Sponsor: Fred Brown
Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.
Sponsor: Charles Hopson
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers and firefighters.
Sponsor: James Keffer
Relating to the regulation of handfishing.
Sponsor: Gary Elkins
Relating to the appointment of a parenting coordinator or parenting facilitator in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to the execution docket and other records of certain court clerks.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to community supervision and corrections departments and community justice plans.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to reporting concerning inmates who are confined in county jails and subject to federal immigration detainers.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to an analysis by the adjutant general of facility needs of state military forces before grants or conveyances of real property.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Relating to the development of measurable learning outcomes for undergraduate courses at public institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to access to certain long-term care services and supports under the medical assistance program.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to minimum training standards for employees or operators of certain child-care facilities and registered family homes.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to the authority of certain counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the operation, certification, and accountability of career schools or colleges.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to the resumption of employment by certain retirees within the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to electronic filing and rerecording of livestock marks and brands by county clerks.
Sponsor: Rick Hardcastle
Relating to the issuance of certain specialty license plates.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Relating to requiring the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to adopt rules preventing access to on-site sewage disposal systems.
Sponsor: Tan Parker
Relating to the detention of certain juvenile offenders.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services and access to certain confidential patient information within the department, including data and confidential patient information concerning bleeding and clotting disorders, and other issues related to bleeding and clotting disorders.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Relating to a probate fee exemption for estates of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and others killed in the line of duty.
Sponsor: Larry Taylor
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Relating to the use of uniform election dates by newly incorporated municipalities.
Sponsor: Carlos Uresti
Relating to the establishment of the College Credit for Heroes program.
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro
Relating to information regarding pertussis for parents of newborn children.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the creation of the Hunt County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Relating to life preserving devices on recreational vessels.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Relating to human body and anatomical specimen donation.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to authorized investments for ports and navigation districts.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to the prevention of automobile burglary and theft.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Relating to criminal history record information of certain applicants for a certificate of registration issued by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the authority of the Bexar County Hospital District to employ physicians.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Relating to reporting on and assessing programs for the prevention and treatment of diabetes in the state.
Sponsor: Susan King
Relating to consolidating precincts in a primary election.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Relating to the eligibility of certain school district employees to participate or be enrolled in certain group health benefit programs.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to an agreement authorizing certain persons to make decisions regarding a child during an investigation of child abuse or neglect.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to fees charged for the management and preservation of the county clerk's records.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to the issuance and suspension of a hardship driver's license.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to written notice to a groundwater conservation district of groundwater contamination.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Relating to a parental role in determining sanctions applied to a public school campus under certain circumstances.
Sponsor: Mike Villarreal
Relating to the nondisciplinary resolution of certain complaints filed against physicians.
Sponsor: Susan King
Relating to authorization agreements between parents and nonparent relatives of a child.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to a study of the fiscal impact of adjusting the amount of the ad valorem tax exemption to which disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of disabled veterans and certain members of the armed forces are entitled.
Sponsor: Leticia Van De Putte
Relating to payment of costs of improvements of a public improvement district designated by a municipality or county.
Sponsor: Gary Elkins
Relating to the payment of costs associated with certain educational programs of Prairie View A&M University.
Sponsor: Steve Ogden
Relating to an alert for a missing person with an intellectual disability.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to limiting the civil liability of certain persons who obtain or provide medical care and treatment for certain animals.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Relating to the election of directors of the board of the Ector County Hospital District.
Sponsor: Tryon Lewis
Relating to notice to the attorney general of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas statutes.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the powers and duties of certain public improvement districts operated by counties.
Sponsor: Carlos Uresti
Relating to the extension of deed restrictions in certain residential real estate subdivisions.
Sponsor: Rodney Ellis
Relating to the administration and business affairs of public institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to an adult diabetes education program in certain county hospital systems and hospital districts.
Sponsor: Roberto Alonzo
Relating to compliance with state and federal environmental permits as a defense to certain actions for nuisance or trespass.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Relating to the authority of a county to inspect day-care centers and group day-care homes.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the creation of the Rio de Vida Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Relating to the enforcement of public safety, including the privileges and duties of certain types of law enforcement officers.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction for certain municipalities.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to requiring the provision of notice by certain hospitals regarding patients' medical records.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Relating to developing a developmental education plan for students entering public institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the repeal of certain legislative oversight committees and certain rulemaking authority of the Department of Information Resources.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to possessing a glass container within the boundaries of certain riverbeds; providing criminal penalties.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the offense of transporting household goods without registration; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Relating to access to the criminal history record information of certain persons by the Texas Facilities Commission.
Sponsor: Joe Driver
Relating to energy efficiency standards for certain buildings and to high-performance design, construction, and renovation standards for certain buildings and facilities of institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
Relating to an application to run for political office.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to the power of the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority to issue bonds.
Sponsor: John Kuempel
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to invest in corporate bonds.
Sponsor: Earl Wentworth
Relating to the costs associated with proceedings regarding cruelly treated animals.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to the disclosure of the composition of hydraulic fracturing fluids used in hydraulic fracturing treatments.
Sponsor: Lon Burnam
Relating to the temporary lowering of prima facie speed limits at a vehicular accident reconstruction site.
Sponsor: Fred Brown
Relating to the authority of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribe to commission peace officers.
Sponsor: John Otto
Relating to food safety.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Relating to guardianships, including the assessment of prospective wards for, and the provision of, guardianship services by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the creation of a first offender prostitution prevention program.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Relating to the calculation and reporting of water usage by municipalities and water utilities for state water planning and other purposes.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the use of fraudulent or fictitious military records; creating an offense.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to the contracting authority of the Midland County Hospital District.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Relating to the regulation of slaughterers by certain counties.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to the powers of the CLL Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
Relating to membership of the commissioner of education and the Texas Education Agency in certain advisory committees, commissions, task forces, and other similar entities.
Sponsor: Mark Shelton
Relating to offenses involving the fraudulent or unlawful obtaining, delivering, dispensing, distributing, or diverting of a controlled substance; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to signs posted under the memorial sign program for victims of certain vehicle accidents.
Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 499 as the Colonel Bill Card Boulevard.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Relating to compensatory time accrued by a correctional officer employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to the employment of an elections administrator.
Sponsor: Leo Berman
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the term and renewal of interlocal contracts.
Sponsor: Royce West
Relating to certain unclaimed property of veterans and veterans' families.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Relating to the civil liability of an employer or former employer of a mental health services provider who engages in sexual exploitation of a patient or former patient.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Designating May 22 of each year from 2011 through 2020 as William Elmo Merrem Day in honor of the first Eagle Scout from Texas.
Sponsor: Geanie Morrison
Relating to including in the public high school curriculum instruction in methods of paying for postsecondary education and training.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to rules adopted and reporting required under the school district college credit program.
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro
Relating to patient advocacy activities by nurses and certain other persons; providing an administrative penalty.
Sponsor: Donna Howard
Relating to public health laboratories administered by the Department of State Health Services.
Sponsor: Susan King
Relating to methods for increasing student success and degree completion at public institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro
Relating to capital improvements in certain counties and municipalities, including through the creation of the Midland County Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2203.
Sponsor: John Otto
Relating to the composition and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures and to certain elections, including procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, deadlines for declaration of candidacy and dates for certain elections, and to terms of certain elected officials.
Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor
Relating to the criminal penalty for the discarding of certain burning materials.
Sponsor: Armando Martinez
Relating to inspection of and the operation of watercraft on the John Graves Scenic Riverway; providing for the imposition of a criminal penalty.
Sponsor: James Keffer
Relating to the sale or lease of property by certain municipalities owning land near the shoreline of certain lakes.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
In memory of former state representative Dr. Bob Glaze.
Sponsor: Bryan Hughes
Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to the use of restraints in state supported living centers.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to juvenile case managers.
Sponsor: Armando Walle
Relating to the plugging of inactive oil and gas wells.
Sponsor: Myra Crownover
Relating to the application of the public meetings and public information laws to public power utilities.
Sponsor: Fred Brown
Relating to certain reports submitted and analyses conducted regarding health and human services.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to trusts.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain counties and municipalities.
Sponsor: Glenn Hegar
Relating to the carrying of certain weapons in a watercraft.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Relating to certain notice to applicants to provide care under the permanency care assistance program.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
Sponsor: Susan King
Relating to adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
Sponsor: Jodie Laubenberg
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant and to administration of the TEXAS grant program.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to the governing body and the powers of the Agua Special Utility District.
Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa
Relating to the inclusion of professional staff who educate students with disabilities on district-level and campus-level planning and decision-making committees.
Sponsor: Kel Seliger
Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities.
Sponsor: John Kuempel
Relating to expulsion from school or placement in a disciplinary alternative education program.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
Relating to the issuance of an identification card to certain honorably retired peace officers.
Sponsor: Gary Elkins
Relating to the resale of property purchased by a taxing unit at a tax sale.
Sponsor: Joe Deshotel
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by certain state law enforcement agencies for peace officer training functions.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Relating to the duty imposed on the operator of a motor vehicle that strikes a structure adjacent to a highway.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to certain contact between a criminal defendant and the victim of the offense of which the defendant is convicted or a member of the victim's family.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Relating to the qualification of supervisors of a fresh water supply district.
Sponsor: Charles Creighton
Relating to seat belt requirements for certain vehicles.
Sponsor: Mike Hamilton
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Relating to certain providers of subsidized child care, the use of certain personal information to prevent fraud in child-care programs, and the disclosure of certain personal information for the purpose of investigation and enforcement of unemployment compensation violations.
Sponsor: Geanie Morrison
Relating to auxiliary members of an appraisal review board.
Sponsor: Charlie Howard
Relating to the contracting authority of the Collingsworth County Hospital District.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Relating to the sentencing hearing or deferred adjudication hearing and conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain offenses involving controlled substances.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Relating to driver training and education.
Sponsor: Todd Smith
Relating to the penalty for failure to make a timely installment payment of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to procedures for obtaining informed consent before certain postmortem examinations or autopsies.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to prohibiting the sale and use of certain radar interference devices; creating an offense.
Sponsor: Joe Driver
Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation training and examination for employees of certain programs for minors held on campuses of institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Relating to certification to teach public school students who have visual impairments.
Sponsor: Rob Eissler
Relating to certain requirements for certain sponsoring organizations and other institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Designating the month of April each year from 2011 through 2020 as Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month.
Sponsor: Scott Hochberg
Designating the city of Richardson as the official International Business Capital of North Texas.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Relating to the mining and reclamation of certain land previously affected by surface coal mining operations.
Sponsor: Glenn Hegar
Relating to certification of a person as eligible for disabled parking privileges.
Sponsor: Tracy King
Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance.
Sponsor: Todd Smith
Honoring John Cowan on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Association of Dairymen.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
Sponsor: Burt Solomons
Relating to the application of statutes that classify political subdivisions according to population.
Sponsor: Burt Solomons
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2329.
Sponsor: Leticia Van De Putte
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for surviving spouses of disabled veterans of the United States armed forces.
Sponsor: Robert Duncan
Relating to strategic partnerships for the continuation of certain water districts annexed by a municipality and to certain restrictions on their use.
Sponsor: Jodie Laubenberg
Relating to the regulation of nonjudicial foreclosure on residences owned by certain members of the military, including foreclosure by a property owners' association.
Sponsor: Joe Farias
Relating to the appointment of a court reporter by a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro
Relating to protective orders against dating violence.
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro
Relating to policies of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for the care of certain students at risk for anaphylaxis.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to an exemption for active duty personnel and certain veterans from the requirement to complete the live firing portion of a hunter education program.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to examinations for hiring in certain municipal fire departments.
Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez
Relating to the imposition of a sentence of life without parole on certain defendants who commit certain sexual offenses.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture, the disposition of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture, and accountability for that disposition; providing civil penalties.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the powers and duties of the Scurry County Hospital District.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1420.
Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa
Relating to facilitating the enrollment in or transfer to a public school district of a student in the conservatorship of the state.
Sponsor: Joe Farias
Designating February 21 through 27 of each year from 2011 through 2020 as Barbara Jordan Freedom Week.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the terms of the 102nd District Court in Red River County.
Sponsor: Kevin Eltife
Relating to the production and use of an instructional video on recreational water safety.
Sponsor: Tan Parker
Relating to the requirements for an application for a tax warrant authorizing the seizure of personal property for the payment of ad valorem taxes.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to reporting requirements concerning missing persons, including missing children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to a requirement that certain bond issuers obtain an appraisal of property that is to be purchased with bond proceeds.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Sponsor: Jim Pitts
Relating to planning for students enrolled in public school special education programs.
Sponsor: Dan Patrick
Relating to the reporting of certain warrant or capias information to the national crime information center.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Relating to the collection of court costs, fees, fines, and other money by the commissioners courts of certain counties.
Sponsor: Joe Farias
Relating to the qualifications to serve as a special peace officer at a polling place.
Sponsor: Leo Berman
Relating to the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the Rankin County Hospital District.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Relating to the enforcement of a self-service storage facility lien; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of a person receiving certain forms of remuneration.
Sponsor: Patricia Harless
Relating to the territory, board of directors, and powers of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to the abolishment of the state regulation of talent agencies and personnel services.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to the regulation of equine dentistry and the conducting of licensing examinations by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to creating the offense of altering a disabled parking placard.
Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa
Relating to the requirements to operate personal watercraft and certain boats.
Sponsor: Tan Parker
Relating to agricultural projects in certain schools, including the eligibility of nonprofit organizations that partner with schools to receive grants.
Sponsor: Ana Hernandez
Relating to condominiums in certain municipalities, including the exercise of eminent domain authority by those municipalities with respect to certain condominiums.
Sponsor: Rodney Ellis
Relating to the use of electronic means for the delivery of ad valorem tax bills to certain property owners and agents.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the waiver and release of a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien or payment bond claim and to the creation of a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien for certain landscaping.
Sponsor: Rob Orr
Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to disaster remediation contracts.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from a municipal court building security fund.
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro
Relating to the issuance of titles for certain motor vehicles that are the subject of insurance claims.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to the lease of property or hospital facilities by certain hospital districts.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school operated by a municipality to give a preference in admissions to children of employees of the municipality.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to the operation and efficiency of the eligibility determination process for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
Sponsor: Susan King
Relating to the contracts of certain regional transportation authorities that are required to be competitively bid.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to deferral of certain surcharge payments for military personnel deployed outside of the continental United States.
Sponsor: Barbara Caraway
Relating to the refund policy for courses and programs at career schools and colleges.
Sponsor: Roberto Alonzo
Relating to the authority of certain Type A economic development corporations to undertake certain categories of projects.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to the continuing issuance of freshwater fishing stamps by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Sponsor: John Kuempel
Relating to substitution of certain career and technology courses for certain mathematics and science courses otherwise required under the recommended high school program.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to contracts between dentists and health maintenance organizations or insurers.
Sponsor: John Carona
Relating to a voluntary statewide diabetes mellitus registry.
Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez
Relating to proper venue for certain criminal prosecutions of mortgage fraud.
Sponsor: Joan Huffman
Relating to the office of inspector general of the Department of Public Safety.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Relating to certain appeals from judgments of municipal courts of record and to the recusal or disqualification of municipal judges.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the definition of "first sale" for purposes of the taxes imposed on certain liquor.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Relating to regional contracted brokers and subcontractors of regional contracted brokers providing Medicaid nonemergency medical transportation services.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the filing of writs of habeas corpus in mental health cases.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Designating western swing as the official State Music of Texas.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Relating to the entities eligible to make purchases using the cooperative purchasing program administered by the comptroller.
Sponsor: Charles Hopson
Relating to electronic notification of certain state officials and agencies of certain rules and rulemaking filings.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to the number of days a winery may sell wine under a winery festival permit.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Relating to the family allowance, treatment of exempt property, and an allowance in lieu of exempt property in the administration of a decedent's estate.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the establishment and use of a private family cemetery by certain organizations in certain counties.
Sponsor: John Kuempel
Relating to the disannexation of land in Caldwell County by the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District or the Plum Creek Conservation District.
Sponsor: Glenn Hegar
Relating to school district requirements regarding parental notification in connection with disciplinary alternative education programs.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to information provided by the Texas Education Agency to school districts regarding placement of students receiving special education services.
Sponsor: Kel Seliger
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas Senate.
Sponsor: Burt Solomons
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research; providing an administrative penalty.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to the inspection of portable fire extinguishers.
Sponsor: John Smithee
In memory of the lives of John Clinton Formby and Margaret Clark Formby.
Sponsor: Robert Duncan
Relating to retirement under public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Relating to the search for and rescue of victims of water-oriented accidents.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to property and casualty certificates of insurance and approval of property and casualty certificate of insurance forms by the Texas Department of Insurance; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Kelly Hancock
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of a defendant who was acquitted by reason of insanity in a criminal case.
Sponsor: Ken Legler
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to borrow money for a public hospital.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities.
Sponsor: John Davis
Relating to abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, discarded, and inoperable aircraft and vessels.
Sponsor: John Kuempel
Relating to the provision of electronic samples of a textbook adopted by the State Board of Education.
Sponsor: Rob Eissler
Relating to the office of county treasurer.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to the sale of park land owned by certain municipalities.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Relating to the creation of the Windsor Hills Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Jim Pitts
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to a peace officer that includes an alternative to the officer's residence address.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to reportable boating accidents and the penalties for certain boating accidents.
Sponsor: Donna Howard
Urging Congress to provide a comprehensive public alert warning system.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Relating to the notice provided to a foster parent before a change in a child's foster care placement.
Sponsor: Tan Parker
Relating to the public health threat presented by youth suicide and the qualification of certain persons serving as marriage and family therapists in school districts.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Relating to consent for treatment for chemical dependency in a treatment facility and required training for the facility's intake personnel.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the venue for prosecution of misdemeanor cases in justice of the peace courts located in certain counties.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Relating to the period for which a school district's participation in certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones may be taken into account in determining the total taxable value of property in the school district.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the operation and maintenance of a fairground in the county.
Sponsor: Robert Nichols
Relating to the sale and consumption in this state of raw oysters harvested from Texas waters.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Relating to the requirement that certain water service providers ensure emergency operations during an extended power outage.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to the review by the attorney general of invoices related to legal services provided to state agencies by outside counsel.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to the creation of programs to support the use of alternative fuels, including an alternative fuel program to be funded by the Texas emissions reduction plan fund and a grant program for certain natural gas vehicles.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Relating to regulation of nurse aides.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the authority of a governing body of a Type C general law city to adopt an ordinance to determine the manner of when commissioners run for elected office.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to electronic communication between property owners and chief appraisers, appraisal districts, appraisal review boards, or any combination of those persons.
Sponsor: John Otto
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: Steve Ogden
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 768.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to the cancellation of a subdivision by a commissioners court.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Relating to certain childbirths occurring before the 39th week of gestation.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Relating to the civil service status of emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.
Sponsor: Donna Howard
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 524; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 183 as the Cpl. Jason K. LaFleur Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Glenn Hegar
Relating to a requirement that an attorney ad litem appointed for a child file a statement with the court regarding the attorney ad litem's meeting with the child or other specified person.
Sponsor: Jane Nelson
Relating to allowing the Aransas County Commissioners Court to charge interest on assessments for certain county road improvements.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the lease of certain state parking facilities to other persons.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to authorizing counties to finance the acquisition of conservation easements.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to the creation of the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to the release of a photograph of a police officer and access to records maintained by internal investigative divisions in certain municipalities.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to certain conservation and reclamation districts exempted from filing a full audit.
Sponsor: Bryan Hughes
Relating to determination of the validity and enforceability of a contract containing an arbitration agreement in suits for dissolution of marriage and certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to the recruitment and retention of certain caseworkers employed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to regulation of outdoor lighting in certain areas; providing a criminal penalty and for injunctive relief.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the powers of the Central Harris County Regional Water Authority.
Sponsor: John Whitmire
Relating to the issuance to veterans of specially marked driver's licenses.
Sponsor: Joe Farias
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for certain projects if the applicant has failed to complete a request for information relevant to the project.
Sponsor: Allan Ritter
Relating to the regulation of traffic on certain roads by counties.
Sponsor: Burt Solomons
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to notify the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) regarding the withdrawal or nonattendance of certain foreign students.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
Relating to Bronze Star Medal and Bronze Star Medal with Valor specialty license plates.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to a study by the attorney general of the effects on state law and authority of certain international and other agreements and bodies.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Relating to the creation of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the temporary relocation of an alcoholic beverage distributor's or wholesaler's premises during a period of emergency and delivery of alcoholic beverages to a distributor's or wholesaler's premises.
Sponsor: Mike Hamilton
Relating to The University of Texas at Brownsville, including its partnership agreement with the Texas Southmost College District.
Sponsor: Rene Oliveira
Relating to naming a segment of Interstate Highway 10 in Kendall County the Trooper Kurt David Knapp Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Relating to providing certain information to a criminal defendant at the time the defendant is placed on deferred adjudication community supervision and at the time of the dismissal of certain proceedings against the defendant.
Sponsor: Eric Johnson
Relating to student information required to be provided at the time of enrollment in public schools.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Relating to statistical information on the prosecution of certain offenses relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Sponsor: Fred Brown
Relating to football helmet safety requirements in public schools.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Relating to the taking of certain feral hogs and coyotes using a helicopter.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Relating to a criminal defendant's incompetency to stand trial, to certain related time credits, and to the maximum period allowed for restoration of the defendant to competency.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
Relating to distributed generation of electric power.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
Relating to verification of identity of applicants for benefits under and prevention of duplicate participation in the financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance programs.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Relating to the issuance of a warrant or summons by a magistrate.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
General Appropriations Bill.
Sponsor: Jim Pitts
Relating to the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the West Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 5.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to the powers of rural and urban transit districts.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 22; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Relating to the requirement to prepay ad valorem taxes as a prerequisite to determining certain motions or protests and the authority of an appraisal review board to determine compliance with the requirement.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to local government contracts with private entities for civil works projects and improvements to real property.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to the collection of unpaid tolls by a regional tollway authority.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan servicers; providing an administrative penalty.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the disposition of a decedent's remains.
Sponsor: Harold Dutton
Relating to the budget of certain divisions of the Texas Department of Insurance.
Sponsor: Larry Taylor
Relating to the definition of local law enforcement authority for purposes of the sex offender registration program.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to rainwater harvesting systems that are connected to public water supply systems.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to calculation of the net resources of a person ordered to pay child support.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to an exemption to the requirement for a fishing license for residents of a certain age.
Sponsor: Harold Dutton
Relating to the period in which a person commits the offense of funeral service disruption.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Relating to the service of civil process on an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to the composition of the Finance Commission of Texas.
Sponsor: Rob Orr
Relating to customs brokers.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Texas State University System.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the protection of children by ensuring reports of abuse or neglect, protecting children from abuse and neglect, ensuring that births are reported, and prosecuting the offense of bigamy; providing criminal penalties.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Relating to the powers and duties of the State Preservation Board.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Relating to the applicability of commercial fertilizer regulations to a substance containing animal manure or plant remains.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Relating to the consummation of sales for purposes of local sales and use taxes and to the reallocation of those taxes.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to creating a teen dating violence court program and the deferral of adjudication and dismissal of certain dating violence cases.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Relating to certain right-of-way easements on land owned by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to an exemption for school districts from security for court costs and appeal bond.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Relating to the application of the Information Resources Management Act to public junior colleges and public junior college districts.
Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa
Relating to the sale, recovery, and recycling of certain television equipment; providing administrative penalties.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Relating to the electronic distribution of information to legislators by state agencies.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons for farm animal activities.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Relating to vehicles used for the purpose of participating in equine activities or attending livestock shows.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to statutory references to the common electronic infrastructure project formerly known as TexasOnline.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Relating to a grant program to support the prosecution of certain crimes.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the funding of port security, facility projects, and port studies.
Sponsor: Joe Deshotel
Relating to increasing awareness in this state of the importance of higher education.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Relating to the municipal regulation of the discharge of firearms and certain other weapons in certain counties.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Relating to the emergency medical services that give rise to an emergency medical services lien.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Relating to the additional penalty for collection costs for certain delinquent ad valorem taxes.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Relating to the employment of physicians by certain hospitals associated with nonprofit fraternal organizations.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to the creation of a Don't Mess with Texas Water program to prevent illegal dumping that affects the surface waters of this state.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Relating to authorized investments for governmental entities.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to conditions of community supervision for persons convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animal cruelty.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Relating to emergency prehospital care provided by emergency services personnel.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Relating to the audit report exemption for certain general and special law districts.
Sponsor: Rick Hardcastle
Relating to the registration of peace officers as private security officers.
Sponsor: Phil King
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county.
Sponsor: Gary Elkins
Relating to rainwater harvesting systems that are connected to public water supply systems.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits contracts and the prepaid funeral contract guaranty fund.
Sponsor: John Carona
Relating to fire code certificates of compliance.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Relating to the calculation of interest on certain ad valorem tax refunds.
Sponsor: Bryan Hughes
Relating to abating or deferring the suspension or revocation of a license issued by the Department of Public Safety for victims of identity theft.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Relating to the attorney general's legal sufficiency review of a comprehensive development agreement.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Relating to the Texas State Technical College System.
Sponsor: Susan King
Relating to the East Montgomery County Improvement District.
Sponsor: John Otto
Relating to prohibition of certain extra hazardous coverages by title insurance companies.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Relating to membership of local school health advisory councils.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Relating to agency action concerning assisted living facilities, including regulation of inappropriate placement of residents at facilities; providing a penalty.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1451.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the professions regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Sponsor: Mike Hamilton
Relating to retainage under certain construction contracts.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Relating to certain health, safety, and professional regulation, including safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment, the licensing and regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors and technicians, and the establishment and operation of certain perpetual care cemeteries; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Mike Hamilton
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to contract with another entity to collect certain assessments levied by the municipality or county.
Sponsor: Robert Duncan
Relating to the ownership of groundwater below the surface of land, the right to produce that groundwater, and the management of groundwater in this state.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 71 as the 95th Division Memorial Highway.
Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt
Relating to the contracting authority of the Val Verde County Hospital District.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
In memory of John R. Boettiger, Jr., of Houston.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Relating to the regulation of chemical dependency counselors.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to adopt safety standards for high-speed rail.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade coliseums and multiuse facilities in certain municipalities.
Sponsor: Steve Ogden
Relating to the restructuring of fund obligations and accounts of the Texas Municipal Retirement System and related actuarial and accounting procedures.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Relating to the electronic submission of certain documents to the attorney general and the submission of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Relating to the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization and provide grants.
Sponsor: Scott Hochberg
Congratulating Maria Toral on being named salutatorian of the Channelview High School Class of 2011.
Sponsor: Dan Huberty
Recognizing June 19, 2011, as South Vietnamese Armed Forces Day.
Sponsor: Hubert Vo
Honoring house parliamentarian and special counsel Chris Griesel and his staff for their exemplary service during the 82nd Legislative Session.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Congratulating Valeria Mejia of Roberts County on her graduation from Miami High School.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Congratulating Katie Crews of Stephenville on being named Miss Rodeo Austin.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Congratulating Karen Marx on being named the 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year by the Dallas Independent School District.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Congratulating Dr. Curtis Culwell on his reappointment to the State Board for Educator Certification.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Congratulating Officer Justin B. Graham and Corporal Paul D. Ware of the Amarillo Police Department on their receipt of the 2010 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor.
Sponsor: Four Price
Honoring current and former members of the National Football League Roger Goodell, Joe Browne, Robert Jones, and N. D. Kalu for their efforts to heighten awareness of the dangers associated with concussion sustained by student-athletes and for their support of Natasha's Law.
Sponsor: Four Price
Congratulating Hilton Kelley of Port Arthur on his receipt of the 2011 Goldman Environmental Prize.
Sponsor: Joe Deshotel
Honoring Beatrice Cerda-Gonzalez on her selection as the La Joya ISD Secondary Education Teacher of the Year.
Sponsor: Sergio Munoz
In memory of Elena Torres of Dallas.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Congratulating Weijie Lin on being named salutatorian of Kingwood High School for 2011.
Sponsor: Dan Huberty
Recognizing William Tsao on his civic contributions in the city of Dallas.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Congratulating the 2011 National Merit Scholarship finalists of the Richardson Independent School District.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Honoring Michael "Spanky" Stephens for his efforts to heighten awareness of the dangers associated with concussion sustained by student-athletes and for his support of Natasha's Law.
Sponsor: Four Price
Honoring the members of the Texas Legislative Study Group Class of 2011.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Congratulating Xinran "Lilly" Liu on being named valedictorian of Kingwood High School for 2011.
Sponsor: Dan Huberty
In memory of Dr. Richard Peterson McDonald of Amarillo.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Honoring Yvette A. Moreno on her selection as the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Elementary Education Teacher of the Year.
Sponsor: Sergio Munoz
Honoring Ron Natinsky for his service on the Dallas City Council.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Honoring Natasha Helmick for her efforts to pass House Bill 2038, relating to the establishment of a protocol for Texas schools to follow for student athletes suspected to have sustained concussions.
Sponsor: Four Price
Honoring the staff of the House Research Organization.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Honoring William F. "Bucky" Taylor III for his efforts to heighten awareness of the dangers associated with concussion sustained by student-athletes and for his support of Natasha's Law.
Sponsor: Four Price
Congratulating Dr. Paul A. Freeman on his election to the Dallas County Schools Board of Trustees.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Honoring the staff of the Texas Legislative Council.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Congratulating Ayde Hinojosa on her selection as the 2010-2011 La Joya ISD Primary Education Teacher of the Year.
Sponsor: Sergio Munoz
Congratulating Dell and Charlotte Carter on their 39th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
In memory of Connor James Lyons of Amarillo.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Honoring Donald Theodore Boumans for his service to Jefferson County.
Sponsor: Joe Deshotel
Commending Richard Ford of Dallas for his work with the Heritage Alliance.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Congratulating John A. Maldonado II on his graduation from The University of Texas at Austin.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Commending the staff of the office of the House Journal Clerk.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Congratulating Savan Bhakta on being named valedictorian of the 2011 class of Channelview High School.
Sponsor: Dan Huberty
Congratulating Candido Mejia of Roberts County on his graduation from Miami High School.
Sponsor: Warren Chisum
Congratulating Deputies K. C. Simpson and Jerry S. White of the Potter County Sheriff's Office on their receipt of a 2010 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor.
Sponsor: Four Price
Honoring Capitol nurse practitioner Tim Flynn for his service during the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Honoring the Black American Comptroller Employees Association on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary and Scholarship Alumni Celebration Week.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Recognizing the staff of the house sergeant-at-arms office.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
In memory of Mary Gaynelle Brandon Scruggs of Plano.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Congratulating Natalie Taylor Grisham on her graduation from Atascocita High School.
Sponsor: Dan Huberty
In memory of Bruck Watkin Barrick, Arturo Bocanegra, Gilbert Jesus Chavez, Juanita Contreras, Maria Elena L. Espinosa, Antonio Garza, Esteban Jordan, Antonio Arturo Lopez, Apolinar Martinez, Mario G. Obledo, Juan Jose Patlan, Refugia Mauricio Soto, Esperanza Trujillo, Dr. David Weber, and Alfredo Zamora.
Sponsor: Roberto Alonzo
Commending Chloe Walker for her service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative Garnet F. Coleman.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Honoring Dennis Hart for his efforts to heighten awareness of the dangers associated with concussion sustained by student-athletes and for his support of Natasha's Law.
Sponsor: Four Price
Recognizing the Honor and Remember Flag and paying tribute to the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who gave their lives in our country's service.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Honoring the staff of the House Committee Coordinator's Office.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Congratulating Yolanda Fernandez of Del Rio High School on her receipt of the 2011 H-E-B Excellence in Education Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Congratulating Jelissa Graves on her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Highland Park High School on being named one of the nation's top schools in the Washington Post's High School Challenge.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Commending Jessica Myles on her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Congratulating Berkner High School mathematics teacher Kelly Tackett on winning the Innovations in STEM Teaching Award from the Texas Instruments Foundation.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Commending Brittany Eck for her service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Van Taylor.
Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor
Congratulating Elizabeth Carlock and Kevin Phillips on the occasion of their wedding.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Commending Matt Creel for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Van Taylor.
Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor
Honoring the work of Take Me Home Pet Rescue of Richardson.
Sponsor: Angie Button
In memory of Kenneth Brown of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending William Clark Miller for his service as an intern in the office of Speaker Pro Tem Beverly Woolley and congratulating him on his graduation from The University of Texas.
Sponsor: Beverly Woolley
Congratulating Logan Paul Boatner on his graduation from Atascocita High School.
Sponsor: Dan Huberty
Congratulating the Dallas Mavericks on winning the 2011 NBA Western Conference Finals and extending best wishes for success in the NBA Finals.
Sponsor: Roberto Alonzo
Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the unveiling of the African American Legislators Monument at the Texas State Cemetery.
Sponsor: Scott Turner
Congratulating the Richardson Police Department and the citizens of Richardson on taking first place in the 2010 National Night Out competition.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Congratulating Chase Boswell of Huffman on his graduation from Hargrave High School.
Sponsor: Dan Huberty
In memory of Lorenzo "Lorry" Rosas of Speegleville.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Ashley Anne Roberts and Aaron Michael Rieger on their wedding.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Anita Van Cleave Glass of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Owen Whitworth of Austin on his retirement as director of the Audit Office for the Texas Department of Transportation.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
Congratulating Rebecca Powers on her retirement as executive director of Impact Austin.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
Honoring Joe Shuster for his service as county judge of Pecos County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Paying tribute to fallen marine Jesus Roberto Vasquez of El Paso and commemorating the naming of a city park in his honor.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Congratulating Johnette Jameson on being reelected to the Duncanville City Council.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Mia Eliana Ramirez on her graduation from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
In memory of Keith Horner of Amarillo.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Honoring John and Mary Crosby of Midland on their 70th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Honoring George Grubb for his service as county judge of Jeff Davis County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Honoring Greg Holly for his service as county judge of Ward County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Honoring Beatrice Ann Boyd of Mineola on her 100th birthday.
Sponsor: Bryan Hughes
In memory of Brenda Sue Osterholtz of Crawford.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Kelly Gatlin of Richardson on her 100th birthday.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Congratulating Pauline Medrano on being reelected to the Dallas City Council.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Brittney Rodriguez for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
Sponsor: Eddie Rodriguez
Congratulating the Eastwood High School girls' golf team on its outstanding 2011 season.
Sponsor: Joe Pickett
In memory of Bud Allan Price of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Honoring Lonell Burks for her contributions to her community.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Henry and Josephine Kubala of West on their 70th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Robert Washington, Jr., of San Antonio.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
In memory of Hugh Clark Garland of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of King Terry, Jr., of Alpine.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Honoring Edna Pemberton for her contributions to her community.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Bob Kelly for his service as mayor of West University Place.
Sponsor: Sarah Davis
Commending Davilin Hamel for her work as a participant in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
Sponsor: Barbara Caraway
Commending Cole Howard for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program and his service in the office of State Representative Roberto R. Alonzo.
Sponsor: Roberto Alonzo
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Congratulating Don Freeman on being elected to the Duncanville City Council.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Del Rio Police Department.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Congratulating the DeSoto High School girls' track and field team on winning the 2011 UIL 5A state championship.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
In memory of Betty Ann McWilliams of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Joe Alba of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Michael Benavidez of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Oswaldo Rodriguez of Garland on earning the 2011 Ed Davis Litter Law Enforcement Award from Keep Texas Beautiful.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Honoring Alberto Andre Altamirano of Mission for his participation in the 2011 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Sponsor: Joe Farias
Commending Paul Kamprath for his service as clerk of the House Committee on Technology.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Honoring Rosalio "Rabbit" Duran, the longtime owner of Rabbit's Lounge in East Austin.
Sponsor: Eddie Rodriguez
Honoring Marco Antonio Reyes of Del Rio for his achievements.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Commemorating the first anniversary of The Lobby restaurant in Van.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Industry State Bank.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Congratulating Tine Valencic of Colleyville for winning the 2011 National Geographic Bee.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
In memory of Thomas David Venable of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Bobby Alan Morris of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Richardson East Rotary Club.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Commemorating the first anniversary of The Lobby restaurant in Van.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Congratulating Tayler Lanise Haggerty on her graduation from Sam Houston State University.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Honoring Judge Laura Allen and Judge Pat Cole on their notable public service.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Congratulating the Del Rio High School boys' golf team on winning the District 29-5A title.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
In memory of James Stephen Odom of McGregor.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating James and Frances Utley of Mineola on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Bryan Hughes
In memory of Laverne Townsend of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Rodney and Tonya Dean of Terrell on their 20th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Lance Gooden
Congratulating John and Catherine Howard on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
Honoring Gary Bledsoe for his service as president of the Texas NAACP.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Dorothy Whaley for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Honoring Paul Hunt for his service as county judge of Presidio County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Commemorating the 35th anniversary of Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School in Edinburg.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Bradley Espinoza.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
In memory of Karmin Tergerson Brown of Bellmead.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Andrew Jackson Wade of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Michelle Penney and Jack Abel, Jr., on their wedding.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Honoring Iva J. Price for her contributions to her community.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
In memory of James Reed "Punkin" Dunaway of Fort Worth.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Honoring Carlos G. Urias for his service as county judge of Culberson County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Commending Jonathan Connors for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Vicki Truitt.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Congratulating Emily and Dennis Speight of Austin on the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann.
Sponsor: Eddie Rodriguez
Congratulating the Honorable Katy Hubener on her election as justice of the peace in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating former state representative Paul Moreno on his 80th birthday.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
In memory of Melvyn E. Drake of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Henry and Bennie Dugat of Liberty on their 51st wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
Congratulating Monica R. Alonzo on being elected to the Dallas City Council.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Ethan A. Erinakes on his graduation from Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
In memory of Wayne B. Duddlesten of Houston.
Sponsor: Beverly Woolley
In memory of Ian Jackson of Colleyville.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Congratulating Jesse Guerra on winning the UIL 2A state singles tennis championship.
Sponsor: Chente Quintanilla
Congratulating Edgar and Rena Belle Luedeker of Waco on their 70th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Doris Kathleen Burch of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Sugar Land Police Chief Doug Brinkley for his public service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Congratulating Meg Munson and Patrick McGonigle of Dallas on their wedding.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Honoring Clarence and Alice Lee of Quitman on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Bryan Hughes
Congratulating Sara Kathryn Sonnier of Humble on her graduation from Kingwood High School.
Sponsor: Dan Huberty
Congratulating Billy and Jo McGuyer of Mineola on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Bryan Hughes
Commending Ann Hubener for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
In memory of Charles Richard Bergstrom III.
Sponsor: Beverly Woolley
In memory of Eugenia G. Reyes of Woodway.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Honoring Wade Emmert on his election as chair of the Dallas County Republican Party.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Commending chef Chris Carlson for his contributions to the success of the Sandbar Fish House and Market in San Antonio.
Sponsor: Trey Martinez Fischer
In memory of George E. Busby, Sr., of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Lillian Rose Harlan of Woodway.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Claudia Ball.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Honoring the first responders of the Greenville Fire Department on Texas First Responders Day 2011.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Paying tribute to the memory of Officer Patrick Sirois, who was posthumously honored with the 2010 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
Honoring Tom Whatley on his 30 years of service with the House Research Organization.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Congratulating Master Sergeant Jesus M. Munoz on his retirement from the U.S. Army.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Congratulating Isaiah Tellez of Pasadena on being named a finalist in the Texas Folklife 2011 Big Squeeze accordion contest.
Sponsor: Ana Hernandez
Honoring Georgia Holland of Dallas for her civic engagement.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Honoring Santiago "Chago" Flores for his service as county judge of Terrell County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Congratulating the Garland High School Knight Owls team for advancing to the semifinals of the 2011 FIRST Robotics Regional Competition in Dallas.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Recognizing the Classical Center at Brandenburg Honors Band for performing at the 2011 Music for All National Festival.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Congratulating Britton Tidwell on his graduation from Terrell High School in 2011.
Sponsor: Lance Gooden
Honoring musician Chris Xeros of Dallas.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Honoring David Medina of El Paso for his many contributions to his community.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Congratulating Erasmo Andrade of El Paso on his 80th birthday.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Congratulating Leslie Thomas on being reelected to the Duncanville City Council.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
In memory of Diana Marie Woodward of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Superintendent Richard Middleton on his retirement from the North East Independent School District in San Antonio.
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro
In memory of Stanford Fong of Garland.
Sponsor: Angie Button
In memory of Wes Evans of Boerne.
Sponsor: Joe Farias
In memory of Robert Scott Middleton of Moody.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Emily Landon for her service as assistant clerk for the House Committee on Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Honoring Carolyn Evanson of Irving on her 80th birthday.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Congratulating Kenneth and Louise Dickey of Winnsboro on their 65th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Bryan Hughes
Congratulating J'Nay Washington on her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Honoring Captain Steven L. Young on the event of his retirement from the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps.
Sponsor: John Smithee
Congratulating Dean and Lorean Evans of Lamesa on their 70th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Honoring First United Methodist Church Richardson on the 125th anniversary of its founding.
Sponsor: Angie Button
In memory of Billy R. Holtkamp of Robinson.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Sam Houston Middle School in Irving on being named a finalist for the 2011 Panasonic National School Change Awards.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
In memory of Bastrop County commissioner Lee Edward Dildy of Elgin.
Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt
In memory of Joyce Norsworthy Wailes of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Martha Ann Belcher of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Iris Marie Vonasek of West.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of noted regional planner and University of Texas professor Dr. Kent Butler.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
In memory of Fernando "Freddy" Ramirez of Raymondville.
Sponsor: J.M. Lozano
Congratulating the City of Garland on earning third place in the 2011 Governor's Community Achievement Awards program.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Honoring Stacey Proctor on his selection as the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Secondary Education Teacher of the Year.
Sponsor: Sergio Munoz
In memory of James Kennedy Skipton, Jr., of Houston.
Sponsor: William Callegari
In memory of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Eduardo Rojas, Jr.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
In memory of Maria Rosario Flores of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Dwaine Caraway on being reelected to the Dallas City Council and commending him for his service as interim mayor.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
In memory of Eleanora Simank Martin.
Sponsor: Bryan Hughes
Congratulating LaKesha Hammonds of the Memorial Villages Police Department on being named a 2011 Telecommunicator of the Year by the Commission on State Emergency Communications.
Sponsor: Beverly Woolley
In memory of Linda Sue Brooks of Axtell.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Gladys Frasier Griffin of Rosenthal.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Allan E. Meagher for his service on the Irving City Council.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Commending Katasia Jordan for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program and her service in the office of Representative Helen Giddings.
Sponsor: Helen Giddings
Congratulating Falfurrias High School baseball coach David Salinas on his 500th career victory.
Sponsor: J.M. Lozano
Congratulating John Henry Griffin, Sr., and Joyce Evelyn Griffin of Pittsburg on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Bryan Hughes
Celebrating the births of Eloise Grace and Cullen Preston Chick.
Sponsor: James Keffer
Congratulating Garland city council member Doug Athas on his reappointment to the National League of Cities First Tier Suburbs Council.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Congratulating Anne Marie Kight of Houston on her graduation from Memorial High School.
Sponsor: Beverly Woolley
Commemorating the 2011 Harrison-Fields family reunion in Dallas.
Sponsor: Barbara Caraway
Congratulating Michael Christopher Martin on his graduation from Kingwood High School.
Sponsor: Dan Huberty
Honoring Dr. Luis H. Urrea II of El Paso for his professional and civic achievements.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Congratulating Mayor Gary Slagel on his selection as 2010 Citizen of the Year by the Richardson Chamber of Commerce.
Sponsor: Angie Button
In memory of James Francis Thomas of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Jim and Shara Hanson of Mineola on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Bryan Hughes
Honoring Leroy and Vivian Bouldin for their contributions to their community.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
In memory of Nina Blackburn Ferguson of Robinson.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Altrusa International, Inc., of Garland on the awards the organization received at the 55th Annual Altrusa International, Inc., District Nine Conference.
Sponsor: Angie Button
In memory of Carla Hardy Corry Smith of Irving.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
In memory of Kellie Ona Campbell of West.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Honoring Robert "Beto" O'Rourke for his service on the El Paso City Council.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Honoring Mayor Dwaine Richard Caraway for his service to Dallas.
Sponsor: Barbara Caraway
Honoring the Professional Football Players Mothers Association for its donation to the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club in Garland.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Congratulating the members of the battlebot team from The University of Texas at Dallas for their victory at the 2011 BattleBots/BotsIQ Nationals.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Commending Mary Ellen Cummings for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Commending Paulette Standefer for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Commending Mary McElvany for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Commending Andrew Pavey for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Commending Joan Young for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Rosa Orenstein for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Honoring Colbert L. "Tim" Baker III for his work as founder, president, and chief operating officer of the Springboard Center in Midland.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Congratulating Vonciel Jones Hill on being reelected to the Dallas City Council.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Carolyn R. Davis on being reelected to the Dallas City Council.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Honoring the Katy High School football team on its successful 2009 season and its appearance in the UIL 5A Division 2 title game.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Congratulating Joe San Miguel on his retirement as publisher of the Del Rio News-Herald.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Honoring Skeet Jones for his service as county judge of Loving County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Congratulating Matthew Paul Rayner on his graduation from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory.
Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez
In memory of John Sauter on the occasion of the dedication of John Sauter Memorial Park.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Recognizing the Val Verde Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Services Academy for its contributions to the Del Rio area.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Honoring Becky Dean-Walker for her service as county judge of Hudspeth County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Honoring Nick Gallegos, former county judge of Edwards County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Congratulating Tennell Atkins on being reelected to the Dallas City Council.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Honoring Dr. Won J. Bang for his service as county judge of Reeves County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Honoring Brianna Vogel of Cedar Park for establishing Brianna's Pennies of Love.
Sponsor: Charles Schwertner
Honoring Jose A. "Pepe" Aranda, Jr., for his service as Maverick County judge.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Honoring Val Clark Beard for her service as county judge of Brewster County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Commemorating the centennial of the Williamson County Courthouse.
Sponsor: Charles Schwertner
In memory of Ernest L. Teague, Sr., of Fort Davis.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Congratulating Andrew Joe Lopez of Katy on his graduation from Taylor High School.
Sponsor: William Callegari
In memory of Margaret Johnson Herman of Austin.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
In memory of Louis Herbert Stumberg.
Sponsor: Lyle Larson
Commending James Beasley for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Commending LemLem Berhe for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending W. O. Montgomery for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Frances Rizo for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Eli Davis for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Aubrey Hooper on being elected to the DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Craig E. Ferrell, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement as a deputy director of the Houston Police Department.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Commending John Locus for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Commending Paul Freeman for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Commending Brenda Box-Bristol for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Commending Sedonia Kidd for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Shirley Walker for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Jacob Welch for his service as assistant clerk for the House Committee on Technology.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Commending Gwendolyn Swann for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Honoring Don Thurman for his service on the Terrell City Council.
Sponsor: Lance Gooden
Honoring Manuel "Mike" Fernandez, former county judge of Val Verde County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Commending Millie Williams for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Yvette Harris for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Gloria Garnett for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Connie Hutzell for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Commending Pam Malveaux for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Michael Thomas Criaco on his graduation from St. Thomas High School in Houston in May 2011.
Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez
Honoring Ramon A. Castro for his service to the Emergency Medical Services Department of the Val Verde Regional Medical Center.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Lawson Turner for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Patrick De La Garza Und Senkel for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Isabel Garza Brown on her 80th birthday.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Commending Nettie Runnels for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending DeVonne Foutz for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending G. Virginia Hill for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Honoring William R. Mitchell for his service as county judge of Uvalde County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Honoring Souli Asa Shanklin for his service as county judge of Edwards County.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Commending Betty Culbreath for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Betty Scoggin for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Commending Suzy Pollok for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Commending Jeni McGarry for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
In memory of Merline Clack Johnson.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Commending Linda Lydia for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Thelmer Norman for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Dorothy Dean for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Paul Clarkson for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Dr. Tarron Richardson on his appointment as city manager of DeSoto.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Scott Griggs on being elected to the Dallas City Council.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Robert Smith for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Martin Burrell for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Rosalind Wooten for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Melinda Hope Reyes for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Aaron Pena and congratulating her on her August 2011 graduation from Texas State University.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Commending Alice Cox for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Dana M. Collins for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Recognizing the first full week of May 2012 as Texas Teacher Appreciation Week.
Sponsor: Raul Torres
Honoring the Southwest Dallas County Democrats for their civic engagement.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Shirley Brown for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Mickey Kennedy for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Congratulating Devin Faber of Canton High School on winning the 2011 UIL 3A state title in the pole vault.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Commending Lee Gammill for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Congratulating Angela Hunt on being reelected to the Dallas City Council.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Penny Hajdu for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Commending James W. Carter for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Linda Harper-Brown.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
In memory of Betty Jo Smith of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Officer Luther E. Cosby of the Roanoke Police Department on his receipt of a 2010 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor.
Sponsor: Tan Parker
Congratulating Norris and Peggy Barron of Lamesa on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Congratulating Sergeant Steve Moore of the Richardson Police Department on being named the 2010 Officer of the Year.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Canton FFA.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Congratulating the girls' track and field team of C. H. Yoe High School in Cameron on winning the UIL 2A state championship.
Sponsor: Charles Schwertner
In memory of Milton John "M. J." Norris, Jr.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Eliseo Smith, Jr., of Rio Grande City.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Honoring Tristan Summers for his service in the office of State Representative Raul Torres.
Sponsor: Raul Torres
Honoring Gene Seaman for his service during the 82nd Legislative Session.
Sponsor: Raul Torres
In memory of Debra Lynn Ramirez of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Honoring Jorge L. Reyes of El Paso for his participation in the 2011 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez
Congratulating Lawrence Bush on the occasion of his retirement as chair of Senatorial District No. 7 of the Harris County Republican Party.
Sponsor: Debbie Riddle
Congratulating Dr. Priscilla W. Morris and Marvin W. Morris of Houston on their 42nd wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Debbie Riddle
Congratulating Dan White on his retirement as a full-time officer with the Richardson Police Department.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Congratulating John Edward Carroll of Grand Prairie on his 76th birthday.
Sponsor: Tan Parker
Congratulating the Lake Travis High School boys' golf team on winning the 2011 UIL 4A state championship.
Sponsor: Paul Workman
Congratulating Van High School's Way Off Broadway theater company on winning the 2011 UIL Conference 3A State One-Act Play Contest.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Congratulating Assistant Chief Mike Corley on his retirement from the Richardson Police Department.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Commending Valeria Dayer for her service as an intern in the district office of State Representative Linda Harper-Brown.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
In memory of Helen Marie Brady Hunter of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Nimi Noble Kemuel for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Sergeant Ed Coleman on his retirement from the Richardson Police Department.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Congratulating Helen Bradley of the Irving Independent School District on her receipt of a 2010-2011 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Congratulating the Cooke family on 100 consecutive years of ownership of the Rockdale Reporter.
Sponsor: Charles Schwertner
Honoring George Robert Ludwig for his heroism during the Vietnam War.
Sponsor: Lance Gooden
Congratulating Darin and Kathy Leigh of Austin on attaining U.S. citizenship.
Sponsor: Donna Howard
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Gonzalez Elementary School in McAllen.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Honoring Chase Skjolsvik for his service in the office of State Representative Raul Torres.
Sponsor: Raul Torres
Congratulating James and Ruby Bagley of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Recognizing April 2011 as National Foot Health Awareness Month.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Honoring Hugh L. Brady on being named the 2010 Volunteer of the Year by Planned Parenthood of North Texas.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Captain Kevin Hughes on his retirement from the Richardson Police Department.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Congratulating Officer John Corbitt on his retirement from the Richardson Police Department.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Congratulating Betty Lou and Paul D. Marable of Waco on their 65th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Johnna Lynn Behringer of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Jake and Bettye Tucker of West on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Lupe Silva on being named the March 2011 McAllen Cancer Fighter of the Month by the American Cancer Society.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Congratulating Conor O'Rourke and Austin Mayo of Lake Travis High School on winning the 4A state championship in doubles tennis.
Sponsor: Paul Workman
Congratulating Officer Tom Koch on being named the 2010 Rookie of the Year by the Richardson Police Department.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Helen L. Greathouse Children's Center in 2011.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Congratulating Tiffany Kristen Jeske and Bryan Clay Fleming of Riesel on their wedding.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Ernest E. "Gene" King of Robinson.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Louis and Shirley Sims of Waco on their 38th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Laura Campos for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Jason Isaac.
Sponsor: Jason Isaac
Honoring Richard E. Dwelle of Athens for his service to this country and to the Lone Star State.
Sponsor: Lance Gooden
In memory of Nora Mae Sommerfeld England of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Mary Ross for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Maricela De Leon for her service in the office of State Representative Aaron Pena.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Commending Jacqueline Booker for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Skip Belt for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Rosemary Parker Hogue for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
In memory of Gladys Virginia Burton of Moody and Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Evan Grady Stewart for his service as a staff member in the office of State Representative Raul Torres.
Sponsor: Raul Torres
Honoring the Best Buddies International organization and its founder, Anthony Kennedy Shriver.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
In memory of Richard Buck Ashley of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Connor Oakley of Terrell on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Sponsor: Lance Gooden
Commending Evelyn Barnet for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Honoring Stafford City Council member Cecil Willis for his service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Cynthia Bennett for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Deborah Seriki for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Roberto R. Alonzo.
Sponsor: Roberto Alonzo
Commending Christine Washington for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Donald Bankston for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Andrea Downey for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
In memory of Mary Ann Harold of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating the Harlandale Independent School District on its receipt of the 2011 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award for large districts.
Sponsor: Trey Martinez Fischer
Congratulating A. J. and Mickey Uptmore on their 65th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Shalette N. Mitchell for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
In memory of Donald E. Harris of Lorena.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commemorating the groundbreaking for the Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary School in Dallas.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Honoring the Garcia family of Rio Grande City.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Commending Dorothy James for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Margaret Darby for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Sheryl Mills for her service to the Collin County Republican Party on the occasion of her retirement as its executive director.
Sponsor: Jodie Laubenberg
Commending Janie Warstler for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
In memory of Norvil Lavel Flatt.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Honoring John Trischitti III for his service as the assistant director of the Riter C. Hulsey Public Library in Terrell.
Sponsor: Lance Gooden
In memory of Victoriano "Tano" Leal, Sr.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Recognizing the Texas Legislative Internship Program and congratulating its alumni and all those who have contributed to the program's success.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Congratulating Cynthia Diaz de Leon on being named the 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year at Union Hill Elementary School in Round Rock.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
Commending Debra Hill for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Ted Garcia for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Cynthia Ginyard for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Recognizing October 26, 2011, as Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
Honoring Stafford City Council member Ken Mathew for his service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Lieutenant General Robert W. Cone on his command of III Corps and Fort Hood and congratulating him on his promotion to the rank of four-star general.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
Commending Katie Rebecca Bennett for her service as an administrative assistant in the office of State Representative Linda Harper-Brown.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Congratulating Carole D. Baker on her receipt of the 2011 Gregg A. Cooke Memorial Award for Exceptional Environmental Excellence from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Sponsor: Charles Creighton
Congratulating D. L. and Aggie Shannon of Temple on their 70th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
In memory of Benjamin Aviles of McGregor.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating David and Caroline Pierce of Houston on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Beverly Woolley
Congratulating Wilburn and Doris Schuette of McGregor on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Ida Mae Niekamp of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Wayne Roy Neumann.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Honoring Dixie Clem for her service to the Collin County Republican Party.
Sponsor: Jodie Laubenberg
Commending Doshie Murphy for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Barbara Jones for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Wintress Cornish for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Vivian Singleton for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
In memory of Frederick Cordingley "Bud" Hadfield.
Sponsor: Debbie Riddle
Commending Farhan Shamsi for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Congratulating the boys' track team of Midland Christian School on winning the 2011 TAPPS 4A state championship.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Honoring the Progreso Independent School District for its Early College High School program.
Sponsor: Armando Martinez
In memory of Ernest "Ray" Hicks of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Robert and Kathy Ranly of Temple on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
Honoring Stafford mayor Leonard Scarcella for his 42 years of service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Honoring Jenny Rebecca Sykes for her service to the Republican Party of Texas.
Sponsor: Larry Taylor
Commending Clifford Brown for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Honoring Stafford City Council member Robert Sorbet for his service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Honoring Stafford City Council member Wen Guerra for his service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Congratulating Bobby Spisak on his 2011 graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
In memory of Nell Yates Helka of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Gloria St. John of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Honoring Drayton McLane, Jr., on his successful tenure as the owner of the Houston Astros.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
Commending Rodney Griffin for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Honoring Mayra Mendez as a participant in the 2011 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Sponsor: Lon Burnam
Commending Alvin Gipson for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Donna Thomas for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Honoring Jazz Education Inc. on the occasion of the grand opening of the 40 Seasons of Jazz Photo Exhibition.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Naomi Showers for her service as a participant in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Congratulating Janet Espinosa of Westlake High School on her selection as the 2011 Eanes Independent School District Teacher of the Year.
Sponsor: Donna Howard
Honoring Major General (Ret.) Paul E. Landers, Jr., for his service to the United States.
Sponsor: Lance Gooden
In memory of Dorothy Nolan of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Shirley Connally for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Honoring Stafford City Council member and mayor pro tem Felecia Evans-Smith.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Lela Pickens for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Emmanuel Barnes for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending James Scott for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Honoring Houston Community College trustee Neeta Sane for her contributions to HCC and to Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
In memory of Jose R. Coronado of Duval County.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
In memory of Professor F. Gordon A. Stone of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Honoring Stafford City Council member Fred Woolridge for his service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Wanda Davila for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Dana "Bart" Gohr for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Honoring the members of the Chief Clerk's Office of the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Commending Gerri Wells for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
In memory of Dora Kate Howell of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Carol Daley of Arlington on her selection as America's Most Deserving Mom.
Sponsor: William Zedler
Commending Iris Galvan for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Honoring Jay T. Kimbrough for his military service during the Vietnam War and his efforts to commemorate those Texans who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.
Sponsor: Joe Pickett
Commending Connie Meisgeier for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Congratulating all those involved in the creation of a new documentary film about the life of Sam Houston.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Commending Rose Wall for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Constance Simpson for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Fort Bend County.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Relating to making an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for expenditure during the current state fiscal biennium.
Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock
Commending Joshua Santo for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Debbie Riddle.
Sponsor: Debbie Riddle
Congratulating Curt Krohn on being elected to the DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating George and Frances Svatek of Temple on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
In memory of the Honorable Judge Ricardo H. Garcia of Duval County.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Commending Adam Shapiro for his service as assistant clerk for the House Committee on Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Congratulating Dr. Felix D. Almaraz, Jr., on his retirement as the Peter T. Flawn Distinguished University Professor of Borderlands History at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Sponsor: John Garza
In memory of Curtis Rodriguez of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Juan "Nuno" Flores.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
In memory of Felipe Victor Ramon.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
In memory of Adelia Engelbrecht of Crawford.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Robert Michel Delcambre of Richardson on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Congratulating the girls' soccer team of Wakeland High School in Frisco on winning the UIL 4A state championship.
Sponsor: Kenneth Paxton
In memory of Oscar Garcia, Jr., of San Diego, Texas.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Commemorating the 40th annual Kerrville Folk Festival.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Recognizing June 9, 2011, as Food First Day.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
Congratulating the softball team of United South High School in Laredo on its successful 2011 season.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
In memory of Mary Massie Goss.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Paige True Farrow for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Tryon Lewis.
Sponsor: Tryon Lewis
Commending Joseph Halbert for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Vicki Truitt.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
In memory of Rene Serrato.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
In memory of Arlene M. Tomchesson of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Congratulating Corporal Jeremie J. Atilano, Deputy Ryan M. Connelly, Sergeant Deputy David B. "Bryan" McGee, and Deputy Manuel Valdez III of the Ellis County Sheriff's Office on their receipt of the 2010 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor.
Sponsor: Jim Pitts
Recognizing the last week of January 2012 as Texas Human Trafficking Awareness Week.
Sponsor: Tan Parker
Congratulating Wendy Willis and Brandon Dale Sharp on their wedding.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Helen Marie Davis of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Derek L. Tanner for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Tryon Lewis.
Sponsor: Tryon Lewis
Commending Rise Academy superintendent Richard Baumgartner for his courageous actions that saved a woman from an assault.
Sponsor: John Frullo
Commending Felicia Pilar Pena for her service as assistant clerk for the House Committee on Technology.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
In memory of Teddy A. Klein of Tomball.
Sponsor: Allen Fletcher
Congratulating Kenzie Moore on being reelected to the DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Dave Parsons of Conroe on being named Texas Poet Laureate for 2011.
Sponsor: Rob Eissler
Honoring the Dallas County Community Supervision and Corrections Department on the occasion of Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Commending Armen Hazarian for his service in the office of State Representative Tryon Lewis.
Sponsor: Tryon Lewis
In memory of Jose Venecia.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Congratulating Courtney Corinne Wood of Houston on her graduation from Memorial High School.
Sponsor: Beverly Woolley
Honoring the Legal Aid Society of Lubbock.
Sponsor: John Frullo
Commending Brendin Gardiner James for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Linda Harper-Brown.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Congratulating Justin Churchman on being named one of the top 10 youth volunteers in the nation for 2011 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
Sponsor: Donald Margo
Congratulating Officer Diane Bartek on her retirement from the Richardson Police Department.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Congratulating Sergeant Tommy Ellis on his retirement from the Richardson Police Department.
Sponsor: Angie Button
In memory of Charles Franklin Smith of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Recognizing May 21 to 27, 2011, as National Safe Boating Week.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
In memory of Maria Hermelinda Saenz Perez of Laredo.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Honoring Katherine Mendiola of Edinburg for her participation in the 2011 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Congratulating Lawrence and Patty Fuller of Midland on their 65th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Commending Katie Gleghorn for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Raul Torres.
Sponsor: Raul Torres
Honoring the Reverend Stephen G. Brown on his installation as pastor of Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church of Dallas.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Honoring the employees of the House Business Office for their service during the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Commending Shirley Daniels for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Caron Hill for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Honoring the life of Rosa Macias Van Sweringen of El Paso and recognizing her bequest to the Bowie Alumni Association.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Honoring Paul Cameron for his service to the Corpus Christi chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and to Corpus Christi State University.
Sponsor: Raul Torres
Recognizing September 15 to October 15, 2011, as Latino Texan Month.
Sponsor: Raul Torres
Recognizing September 15 to October 15, 2012, as Latino Texan Month.
Sponsor: Raul Torres
Commending Dr. Melody Johnson for her service as superintendent of the Fort Worth Independent School District.
Sponsor: Mark Shelton
Congratulating Art and Nancy Howard of Lubbock on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: John Frullo
Honoring the Braden Aboud Memorial Foundation.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Congratulating State Representative Paul Workman and his wife, Sherry, on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Jason Isaac
Honoring the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Bureau for its contributions to area public safety.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
In memory of Cesar Marquez of El Paso.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
In memory of Carlos Marquez, Sr., of El Paso.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Congratulating Felipe and Corina Martinez of Temple on their 55th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
Congratulating the boys' track and field team from Chapin High School in El Paso on winning the District 1-4A championship.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Commending the Honorable Warren Chisum for his many years of outstanding public service.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Honoring the Katy High School football team on its success during the 2010 season.
Sponsor: William Callegari
In memory of Rodney Dean Castleberry of Luling.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
In memory of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Derek Hernandez of Edinburg.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Andrew J. Roughton of Houston.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Commending Barbara Schlattman for her efforts to bring landscaped medians to FM 1960 in Northwest Houston.
Sponsor: Patricia Harless
Congratulating the Texas Home School Coalition on the 25th anniversary of its founding.
Sponsor: John Frullo
In memory of Roy E. Kokel of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of newspaper publisher and philanthropist Edward H. Harte.
Sponsor: Todd Hunter
Honoring Michael Christopher Riddle, Jr., on his graduation from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Sponsor: Debbie Riddle
Congratulating Ashley Williams on placing second at the African American National Spelling Bee Championships.
Sponsor: Gary Elkins
In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Devon Jemail Harris of Mesquite.
Sponsor: Cindy Burkett
Congratulating the Mithoff Burton Partners advertising firm in El Paso on its 80th anniversary.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Honoring the buddies and volunteers of the Miracle League of Austin.
Sponsor: Larry Gonzales
Honoring the Good Luck Cafe in El Paso and recognizing its owners, the Puentes family, for more than 50 years in the restaurant business.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
In memory of Humberto Lozano Lopez.
Sponsor: Raul Torres
In memory of Mamie Sue Moon Zabcik.
Sponsor: Ralph Sheffield
In memory of Daisy Marquez-Starr of El Paso.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
In memory of Charles Benjamin Stiff of Gun Barrel City.
Sponsor: Lance Gooden
Commending Joe Burkleo for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating Niaha Dyson on placing third at the African American National Spelling Bee Championships.
Sponsor: Gary Elkins
In memory of Elias Macias Jaquez of the Cactus Volunteer Fire Department.
Sponsor: Four Price
Commending Betty Hallum for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Honoring Monsignors Harry Mazurkiewicz and Louis Wozniak of Brenham on 60 years of dedicated service to the Catholic Church.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Commending Darlene Howell for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Relating to retailers engaged in business in this state for purposes of sales and use taxes.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Congratulating Al Jones on his receipt of the 2011 Brad Lomax Spirit of Hospitality Award from the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Sponsor: Raul Torres
Congratulating the Round Top-Carmine Cubettes volleyball team on winning the 2010-2011 UIL 1A state championship.
Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt
Congratulating Billie Sue Squires of Terrell on her retirement from American National Bank.
Sponsor: Lance Gooden
In memory of Ines G. Carrera of Starr County.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Honoring The University of Texas School of Law on winning the national championship in the 2011 John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
In memory of Angus McSwain, dean emeritus of Baylor Law School.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Commending Myrtis Evans for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Commending Nancy Woertendyke for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Congratulating State Representative Bill Callegari and his wife, Ann, on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Commending Lois Neal for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Commending Douglas "Craig" Reid for serving as a Republican Party precinct chair in Dallas County.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Recognizing Jacob Soisson for his achievements as a member of the Jasper High School baseball team.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Honoring Mikael A. Garcia for his service as legislative director for the office of State Representative Aaron Pena.
Sponsor: Aaron Pena
Commemorating the 2011 Fort Bend Salutes America Memorial Day event.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Honoring Valerie Lila Danielle Vera for her participation in the 2011 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Sponsor: Eddie Rodriguez
Commending Brady Colby for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Wayne Christian.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Commending Jordan Williford for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Van Taylor.
Sponsor: Rob Eissler
In memory of Clayton Eugene "Gene" Reynolds of North Richland Hills.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Congratulating Kinky Friedman on his induction into the Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Congratulating Wyman Meinzer on his induction into the Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Congratulating the Lady Rangers water polo team of Ross S. Sterling High School in Baytown on winning the 2010-2011 TISCA state title.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Congratulating the boys' swimming and diving team of Carroll High School in Southlake on winning the UIL 5A state championship.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Honoring the fifth-grade choir of Chapel Hill Elementary School in Mount Pleasant on the occasion of its 2011 performance in the Capitol Rotunda.
Sponsor: Erwin Cain
Commending Rachel Pace for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Van Taylor.
Sponsor: Larry Phillips
Congratulating Lamar University chief of police Dale Fontenot on his retirement.
Sponsor: Joe Deshotel
Honoring Jose Antonio Ramirez for his participation in the 2011 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Sponsor: J.M. Lozano
Congratulating Randall Stephenson, chair and CEO of AT&T, on receiving the 2011 H. Neil Mallon Award.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
In memory of Monica Lisa Reyes of El Paso.
Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez
Honoring Hector and Maria Morales of San Antonio on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Senate Caucus Report.
Sponsor: John Whitmire
Congratulating Marivel Holguin on her 2011 graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
In memory of Hope Wilson Huffman of San Angelo.
Sponsor: Drew Darby
Relating to designating April as Minority Cancer Awareness Month.
Sponsor: Carol Alvarado
In memory of William Arnold McMinn, Jr., of Brookshire.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Commending Madeleine Bell for her service as a scheduler and legislative aide in the office of State Representative Van Taylor.
Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor
Commending Drinda Randall for her service as district director for State Representative Van Taylor.
Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2694.
Sponsor: Wayne Smith
Commending Wesley Luke Bullock on his service as legislative director for State Representative Wayne Christian.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
In memory of Dr. J. H. Bertheau of Lake Jackson.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
In memory of Jo Ann Darden of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Thomas Fulton for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Van Taylor.
Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor
Relating to access to a child's medical records by the child's attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, or amicus attorney.
Sponsor: Chris Harris
Commending James Zhu for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Van Taylor.
Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor
Relating to filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, partisan elections for all judicial offices, and nonpartisan elections for the retention or rejection for all judicial offices.
Sponsor: Robert Duncan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 652.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
In memory of U.S. Army Corporal Eduardo Pedregon of El Paso, who died while fighting in Korea in 1950.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
In memory of Betty Jane Dalrymple of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Ruth Marie Warren of Axtell.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction H.B. 1.
Sponsor: Jim Pitts
Relating to the operation and governance of tax increment financing reinvestment zones.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1811.
Sponsor: Jim Pitts
Relating to a periodic review of state and local tax preferences.
Sponsor: Rodney Ellis
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2605.
Sponsor: Larry Taylor
Relating to the payment and distribution of consumer assistance funds in an action by the attorney general.
Sponsor: John Carona
In memory of Sam Moses of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Lawrence James Tanner, Jr., of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 660.
Sponsor: Allan Ritter
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 213.
Sponsor: Eddie Rodriguez
Recognizing the GEAR UP program and congratulating the 2011 graduating class of Lufkin High School.
Sponsor: James White
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
Sponsor: Jim Pitts
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2457.
Sponsor: John Davis
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 100.
Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor
Relating to the retention, storage, and destruction of certain court documents.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1517.
Sponsor: Jason Isaac
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Adopt-A-Beach Program and honoring its founder, former Texas land commissioner Garry Mauro.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Relating to an African American Texans memorial monument on the Capitol grounds.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
In memory of Bridger Wayne Hogan of Eddy.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 167.
Sponsor: Marc Veasey
Relating to the issuance of a pass for expedited access to the State Capitol.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
In memory of Bob Parsons of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
In memory of Ross S. Tennison of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Relating to the expansion of the Women's Health Program demonstration project and implementation of related outreach activities.
Sponsor: Leticia Van De Putte
Relating to the disclosure of the composition of hydraulic fracturing fluids used in hydraulic fracturing treatments.
Sponsor: Jane Nelson
Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses.
Sponsor: Rodney Ellis
In memory of Marion Herring of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Commending Joshua Levine for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant John Paul Castro.
Sponsor: Tryon Lewis
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2608.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Fernando De La Rosa.
Sponsor: Armando Martinez
Commending Robert L. Garner, Jr., founder of the African American National Spelling Bee Championships, Inc.
Sponsor: Gary Elkins
In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Mario Rodriguez, Jr.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2327.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1320.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
In memory of Melissa Susan Mitchell-Manning of Houston.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Relating to authorizing certain brewers and manufacturers to conduct tours of their premises after which beer or ale is provided to ultimate consumers for off-premises consumption.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Relating to improving the quality and efficiency of health care.
Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst
Congratulating Mary Bello on winning the African American National Spelling Bee Championships.
Sponsor: Gary Elkins
Congratulating Cynthia Leon of Mission on her swearing in as a Texas Department of Public Safety commissioner.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Commending Eric Leventhal for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Elliott Naishtat.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Congratulating Rolando Castaneda on his appointment as chief of the Edinburg Police Department.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Congratulating Dr. Patrick J. Hanford on the occasion of his installation as president of the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association.
Sponsor: Charles Perry
Commending Reta Cooke for her service to the Texas Senate and congratulating her for earning a 2011 Betty King Public Service Award.
Sponsor: Kevin Eltife
Congratulating Clifton Fifer, Jr., on his receipt of an Outstanding Educator Award from the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Congratulating Michael Callegari on his graduation from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Honoring CommUnityCare, The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, and Central Health for creating a family nurse practitioner residency program.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Recognizing the members of the Richardson Independent School District board of trustees for their service.
Sponsor: Stefani Carter
Congratulating Amanda Miller on her graduation from Texas A&M University.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Congratulating Tabbetha DuBois and Austin Powers on their wedding.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Commending Kori Hattemer for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Congratulating State Representative Jessica Farrar on her graduation from The University of Texas School of Law.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Honoring Barbara Powers on earning the Silver Beaver Award from the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Congratulating Ruth Wyrick on earning an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from Southwestern Christian College.
Sponsor: Yvonne Davis
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1087.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Honoring Railroad Bar-B-Que on its participation in "Bar-B-Quesday" during the 82nd Legislative Session.
Sponsor: Jason Isaac
Congratulating Lindsay Ann Smith and Bradley Allen Pepper on their engagement.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Honoring Clay Scallan for her service as a legislative intern.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1420.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 362.
Sponsor: Burt Solomons
Honoring Delores Ray Littlejohn George of San Antonio on her 75th birthday.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Congratulating Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Houston on its 75th anniversary.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Honoring Miss Mae's Bar-B-Que in Wimberley on its participation in "Bar-B-Quesday" during the 82nd Legislative Session.
Sponsor: Jason Isaac
Congratulating Wester Middle School in Frisco on being named a School to Watch by the Texas Middle School Association.
Sponsor: Kenneth Paxton
Honoring Robert Nunez for his service as a legislative intern.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3275.
Sponsor: Garnet Coleman
Commemorating the rededication of a Texas Centennial Marker at the Lorenzo de Zavala homesite in Harris County.
Sponsor: Ana Hernandez
Commemorating the dedication of the William G. and Shirley Swenson Home in Abilene as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Sponsor: Susan King
Congratulating James B. Bonham Elementary School in Dallas on its selection as a Blue Ribbon School.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Honoring Thomas Cooper on earning the Silver Beaver Award from the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Honoring Jessica Hoy for her outstanding service as a legislative aide.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Meridian Blue Lodge Freemasons.
Sponsor: Rob Orr
Honoring Tyler Ingraham of San Antonio for his participation in the 2011 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Sponsor: Trey Martinez Fischer
Commemorating the 2011 Sugar Land Memorial Day ceremony.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Vice Admiral William H. McRaven for his distinguished service to the United States of America and congratulating him on his nomination to lead U.S. Special Operations Command.
Sponsor: Joaquin Castro
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 321.
Sponsor: Tim Kleinschmidt
Honoring Beckie Driver of Houston for her longtime service in the field of adult education.
Sponsor: Scott Hochberg
Congratulating David Villarreal-Landtroop of Plainview Christian High School on winning a bronze medal at the 2011 TAPPS State Track and Field Championships.
Sponsor: Jim Landtroop
Honoring Missouri City mayor pro tem Brett Kolaja for his public service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Scott Caffey for his service to the Texas Senate and congratulating him for earning a 2011 Betty King Public Service Award.
Sponsor: Kevin Eltife
Honoring Andy Cleveland on her retirement from the Abilene Independent School District.
Sponsor: Susan King
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study a non-substantive reorganization of the Texas Constitution.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Honoring Melanie Wilmoth for her outstanding service as a legislative aide.
Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Slaton.
Sponsor: Charles Perry
Commending Pat Kelly for her service to the Texas Senate and congratulating her for earning a 2011 Betty King Public Service Award.
Sponsor: Kevin Eltife
In memory of U.S. Air Force Captain Nathan J. Nylander of Hockley.
Sponsor: Rob Eissler
In memory of Colonel Philip J. Kuhl.
Sponsor: Charlie Geren
Relating to the distribution of the emergency service fee for wireless telecommunications connections and the prepaid 9-1-1 emergency service fee.
Sponsor: Craig Estes
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the election of John Tower as the first Texas Republican to serve in the United States Senate since Reconstruction.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Congratulating Kimberly Locus on the occasion of her retirement as executive director of the Dallas County Republican Party.
Sponsor: Daniel Branch
Congratulating Scooter Fries on his induction into the Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Congratulating J. O. and Nancy Duncan on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Paul Workman
Congratulating Jacob Hume on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Sponsor: Paul Workman
In memory of Thomas Patton Alexander, Sr., of Pearland.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1420.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Recognizing Jarrian Roberts of Clarksville on being chosen for the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches 1A Division 1 All-State Team.
Sponsor: Erwin Cain
Honoring Joe Herring, Jr., of Kerrville for his contributions to his community and congratulating him on the publication of his book Home: Photographs of Kerrville.
Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran
Honoring Christopher Madrid for his participation in the 2011 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Sponsor: Sergio Munoz
Honoring city council member Danny Nguyen of Missouri City for his public service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Honoring Mayor Hilmar Moore of Richmond for his public service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Honoring Alex Briseno on his retirement as the chair of the board of trustees of the San Antonio Water System.
Sponsor: Jose Menendez
Congratulating the Concordia University baseball team on winning the 2011 American Southwest Conference championship.
Sponsor: Mark Strama
Honoring Joel F. Fitzgerald, Sr., for his service as chief of police in Missouri City.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Congratulating Maddison Kahner Dowdy, Alejandro Marquez, Mariana Villanueva, Natalie Felsen, and Katherine Nielson from Franklin High School in El Paso for placing first in the Stock Market Game Legislative Challenge, sponsored by the Texas Council on Economic Education.
Sponsor: Donald Margo
Honoring city council member Bobby Marshall of Missouri City for his public service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2457.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Congratulating Louis M. Pearce, Jr., on his induction into the Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor.
Sponsor: Doug Miller
Honoring teacher and coach Kay Butler for her service to the Buna Independent School District.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Honoring Juan Carlos Garcia of Dallas for his participation in the 2011 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1320.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.
Sponsor: Alma Allen
Relating to posting suggestions and ideas on cost-efficiency and certain budget documents on certain state agency websites.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Honoring city council member Robin Elackatt of Missouri City for his public service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county.
Sponsor: Gary Elkins
Honoring Brian C. Mitchell for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Jason Isaac during the 82nd Legislative Session.
Sponsor: Jason Isaac
Commending Gabriele Nestande for her service as an administrative aide in the office of State Representative Wayne Christian.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Relating to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3275.
Sponsor: Rodney Ellis
Congratulating the Diocese of San Angelo on the 50th anniversary of its founding.
Sponsor: Tom Craddick
Commending Gregory R. Bentch for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Jason Isaac.
Sponsor: Jason Isaac
In memory of Michael Cook Walton of Stephenville.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 362.
Sponsor: Royce West
In memory of Julius Albert Backus of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2439.
Sponsor: Kirk Watson
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2499.
Sponsor: Byron Cook
Relating to certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property and to other transactions involving residential real property; providing civil penalties.
Sponsor: James Keffer
Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
In memory of Laura Lumpkin of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2327.
Sponsor: Earl Wentworth
Relating to the containment of costs incurred in the correctional health care system.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Honoring State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon for her work in developing the McClendon Legislative Scholars Program.
Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 100.
Sponsor: Leticia Van De Putte
Honoring the Reverend Albert K. Haynes, Sr., on his 40th pastoral anniversary.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 40.
Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2605.
Sponsor: Joan Huffman
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3726.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Honoring Roosevelt Petry, Jr., and Marlene Petry of Port Arthur for their business and community service achievements.
Sponsor: Joe Deshotel
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 40.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Relating to the administration of and efficiency, cost-saving, fraud prevention, and funding measures for certain health and human services and health benefits programs, including the medical assistance and child health plan programs.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Congratulating Velma Sue De Leon on being elected president of the Texas Funeral Directors Association.
Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez
Honoring the 2011 Class of UTSA Legislative Scholars.
Sponsor: Ruth McClendon
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Sponsor: Mario Gallegos
In memory of Bette Pape Skinner of Waco.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1198.
Sponsor: Will Hartnett
In memory of Ruby Jewel King of Robinson.
Sponsor: Charles Anderson
Honoring John Cowan on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Association of Dairymen.
Sponsor: Sid Miller
Congratulating Janice Gabriel on being named the 2010 Northwest Houston Leader of the Year.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Congratulating Mike and Dorothy Kight on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Congratulating Michelle Holguin, Diana Pahman, and Jarisma Rodriguez of El Paso Community College for having their scientific experiment selected for the final mission of the space shuttle Endeavour.
Sponsor: Donald Margo
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2439.
Sponsor: Pete Gallego
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
Sponsor: William Callegari
Congratulating country star and native Texan Miranda Lambert on her latest awards.
Sponsor: Dan Flynn
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1198.
Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.
Sponsor: Richard Raymond
Congratulating Rosendo Hinojosa on his appointment as senior executive chief patrol agent of the U.S. Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector.
Sponsor: Veronica Gonzales
Honoring the boys' soccer team of Carroll High School in Southlake on winning the 2010-2011 UIL 5A state championship.
Sponsor: Vicki Truitt
Congratulating Austin Leighton of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Congratulating Melissa Garza on her selection as the 2011 Mission Consolidated Independent School District Elementary Teacher of the Year.
Sponsor: Sergio Munoz
Congratulating Officer Scott Kermes on being named the 2009 Officer of the Year by the Plano Police Department.
Sponsor: Jodie Laubenberg
Commemorating the 51st Biennial Chinese American Citizens Alliance National Convention to be held in Houston on July 27-30, 2011.
Sponsor: Angie Button
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 213.
Sponsor: Eddie Lucio
Congratulating Victoria Johnson on her selection as the 2011 Mission Consolidated Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year.
Sponsor: Sergio Munoz
Relating to certain responsibilities of education research centers and to a joint advisory board for education research centers.
Sponsor: Rob Eissler
Honoring Mayor Allen Owen of Missouri City for his public service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Recognizing the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research in Houston as a valuable community and state asset.
Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac
Commending the Honorable Warren D. Chisum for his many years of outstanding public service.
Sponsor: Craig Eiland
Honoring Jay Dalehite for his achievments as president of the Canyon Creek Homeowners Association in Richardson.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Commending Jonathon McClellan on his service as chief of staff to State Representative Wayne Christian.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Honoring city council member Jerry Wyatt of Missouri City for his public service.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commending Travis McCormick for his service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Wayne Christian.
Sponsor: Wayne Christian
Commemorating the Hill Country Shoot-Out Barbeque.
Sponsor: Charles Schwertner
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1811.
Sponsor: Robert Duncan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 23.
Sponsor: John Zerwas
Commending Steven E. Simmons for his service to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Sponsor: Ed Thompson
Congratulating Tom Bohanan for his many years of service to Troop No. 8 of the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Sponsor: Roberto Alonzo
Honoring Mayor Joe M. Gurecky for his many years of service to the citizens of Rosenberg.
Sponsor: Ron Reynolds
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of FigDesign in Irving.
Sponsor: Linda Harper-Brown
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 660.
Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2499.
Sponsor: Robert Nichols
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1112.
Sponsor: Robert Nichols
In memory of Rhonda H. Picon of Plano.
Sponsor: Jerry Madden
Relating to the student fees for the university center at Midwestern State University.
Sponsor: Craig Estes
Relating to a study regarding tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department vehicle.
Sponsor: Ryan Guillen
Relating to the county ethics commission for certain counties.
Sponsor: Marisa Marquez
Relating to the judicial immunity and powers of certain magistrates.
Sponsor: Jim Jackson
In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Carlos Alonzo Benitez of Carrollton.
Sponsor: Rafael Anchia
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Relating to group health benefits coverage for persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Relating to the reform of certain remedies and procedures in civil actions and family law matters.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Relating to gifts and donations to the McLennan County Juvenile Board.
Relating to cemeteries and perpetual care cemetery corporations; providing a penalty.
Relating to the creation of the Lajitas Utility District No. 1 of Brewster County; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Relating to the issuance of a certificate for a municipal setting designation.
Redesignating the Lake Whitney area as the Getaway Capital of Texas.
Relating to the promotion of efficiencies in and the administration of certain district court and county services and functions.
Relating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll.
Relating to meetings, elections, and records of certain property owners' associations.
Relating to the liability of a volunteer health care practitioner who conducts a physical examination or medical screening of a student athlete.
Relating to facilitating access to certain public assistance benefits programs and health care providers and services through a community-based navigator program and through promotoras and community health workers.
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
Relating to the creation of the Fulshear Town Center Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Relating to the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the West Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 5.
Relating to the governing bodies of certain local planning organizations.
Relating to certain health, safety, and professional regulation, including safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment, the licensing and regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors and technicians, and the establishment and operation of certain perpetual care cemeteries; providing penalties.
Relating to the disannexation of land in Caldwell County by the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District or the Plum Creek Conservation District.
Relating to a memorial sign program for victims of motorcycle accidents.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission, the abolishment of the Equine Research Account Advisory Committee, and the authority of Texas AgriLife Research; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System for the use and benefit of the Texas Forest Service.
Relating to the unlawful use of a criminal instrument or mechanical security device; providing a penalty.
Relating to a county audit of a hotel regarding the hotel occupancy tax.
Relating to the municipal regulation of the discharge of firearms and certain other weapons in certain counties.
Relating to convictions barring employment at or by certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
Relating to the eligibility of the adjutant general's department to receive Foundation School Program funding for students enrolled in the Texas ChalleNGe Academy.
Relating to the reporting of certain information to the director of the bureau of vital statistics.
Relating to state-issued certificates of franchise authority to provide cable service and video service.
Relating to the directors of a defense base management authority and to a study on the effectiveness of the authority.
Relating to authorizing counties to finance the acquisition of conservation easements.
Honoring John Cowan on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Association of Dairymen.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance.
Relating to the entering of a plea in a criminal case by a defendant confined in a penal institution.
Relating to the audit report exemption for certain general and special law districts.
Relating to the creation of Jefferson County Management District No. 1; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs in certain county criminal courts of Tarrant County.
Relating to increasing awareness in this state of the importance of higher education.
Relating to the office of inspector general of the Department of Public Safety.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information regarding students of career schools or colleges and other educational entities; providing a criminal penalty.
Relating to decedents' estates.
Relating to permits for air contaminant emissions of stationary natural gas engines used in combined heating and power systems.
Relating to certain notice to applicants to provide care under the permanency care assistance program.
Relating to enforcement by a local government of fire safety standards at certain child-care facilities.
Relating to the rulemaking power of certain groundwater conservation districts.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of unlawful transport of a person.
Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.
Relating to information regarding pertussis for parents of newborn children.
Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.
Relating to the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium.
Relating to the use of uniform election dates by newly incorporated municipalities.
Relating to the eligibility of an innovation and commercialization organization associated with the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center to receive funding from the Texas emerging technology fund.
Relating to a grant program to support the prosecution of certain crimes.
Relating to a seller's disclosure of natural or liquid propane gas on residential real property.
Relating to the state Medicaid program as the payor of last resort.
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from a municipal court building security fund.
Relating to a council to study neonatal intensive care units.
Relating to the provision of child care by certain facilities exempt from child-care licensing requirements.
Designating western swing as the official State Music of Texas.
Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Burnet County.
Relating to the refusal to register motor vehicles by a county assessor-collector or the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Relating to the period of a license for a freestanding medical emergency care facility.
Honoring the 2011 and 2012 Texas State Artist appointees.
Relating to the amendment of certain reports of political contributions and expenditures.
Relating to designating October as Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month.
Relating to the use of an unsworn declaration.
Relating to motor vehicles; providing penalties.
Relating to the regulation of certain telecommunicators; providing penalties.
Relating to the resumption of service by retirees under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Relating to electronic filing and rerecording of livestock marks and brands by county clerks.
Relating to payment by the Benbrook Water Authority for certain damages caused by the authority's operation of a sanitary sewer system.
Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
Relating to the disposal or storage of waste at, or adjacent to, the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact waste disposal facility.
Relating to the statutory county courts in Wise County.
Relating to the registration of peace officers as private security officers.
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas' authority to disgorge revenue obtained as a result of certain violations; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to electronic communication between property owners and chief appraisers, appraisal districts, appraisal review boards, or any combination of those persons.
Relating to planning for students enrolled in public school special education programs.
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Texas State University System.
Relating to authorizing the adjutant general to operate post exchanges on state military property.
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Relating to a county's general revenue levy for indigent health care.
Relating to the Texas Code of Military Justice.
Relating to appeal of the certification of an area's wet or dry status.
Relating to the creation of magistrates in certain counties.
Relating to the establishment of an Adopt-A-Library program and state employee charitable contributions to the program.
Relating to the requirements for and procedures governing tuition equalization grants.
Relating to notice by sign requirement for sexually oriented businesses.
Relating to community supervision and corrections departments and community justice plans.
Relating to the collection, analysis, and preservation of sexual assault or DNA evidence.
Relating to the creation of guidelines for the Office of the State Demographer to encourage the inclusion of a broad variety of racial/ethnic groups in estimates and projections.
Relating to the addition of a county to a freight rail district.
Relating to the appointment of counsel and the rights of an accused and other requirements for the purposes of appellate proceedings or community supervision revocation proceedings.
Relating to certain conduct indicating a need for supervision and the sealing of records related to that conduct.
Relating to the abolishment of the state regulation of talent agencies and personnel services.
Relating to the temporary relocation of an alcoholic beverage distributor's or wholesaler's premises during a period of emergency and delivery of alcoholic beverages to a distributor's or wholesaler's premises.
Relating to the family allowance, treatment of exempt property, and an allowance in lieu of exempt property in the administration of a decedent's estate.
Relating to physician incentive programs to reduce hospital emergency room use for non-emergent conditions by Medicaid recipients.
Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal cases.
Relating to regional contracted brokers and subcontractors of regional contracted brokers providing Medicaid nonemergency medical transportation services.
Relating to requirements for certain arrangements or agreements of certain regional transportation authorities.
Relating to a task force for the development of a strategy to reduce child abuse and neglect and improve child welfare.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for surviving spouses of disabled veterans of the United States armed forces.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and abolishing the On-site Wastewater Treatment Research Council.
Relating to the administration of medication for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Relating to the creation of the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds.
Relating to authorized investments for governmental entities.
Relating to the frequency of water audits by certain retail public utilities.
Relating to fire code certificates of compliance.
Relating to the creation of the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Relating to the regulatory authority of the consumer credit commissioner and to fees and interest charged in connection with consumer credit transactions; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the operation and maintenance of a fairground in the county.
Relating to certain criminal offenses committed in relation to a federal special investigator; providing criminal penalties.
Relating to a daily temporary private club permit for a nonprofit corporation.
Relating to the pilot program authorizing a property owner to appeal to the State Office of Administrative Hearings certain appraisal review board determinations.
Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Committee of Examiners in the Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the eligibility of employees convicted of certain offenses to provide services under a contract with a public school.
Relating to the procedure for providing a copy of the final decree of dissolution of a marriage to a party who waived service of process.
Relating to liability of certain local emergency management or homeland security organizations.
Relating to encouraging public participation by citizens by protecting a person's right to petition, right of free speech, and right of association from meritless lawsuits arising from actions taken in furtherance of those rights.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Public Finance Authority.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain credit services organizations and the regulation of certain extensions of consumer credit obtained by those organizations or with regard to which the organizations provide assistance; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to sexual abuse and child molestation training and examination for employees of certain programs for minors held on campuses of institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation of the application of eyelash extensions and private beauty culture schools; providing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the distribution of universal service funds to certain small and rural local exchange companies.
Relating to substitution of certain career and technology courses for certain mathematics and science courses otherwise required under the recommended high school program.
Relating to the release of a photograph of a police officer and access to records maintained by internal investigative divisions in certain municipalities.
Relating to the age until which juveniles placed on determinate sentence probation may be on probation.
Expressing the legislature's support for the construction of a monument to African American Texans on the grounds of the State Capitol at the location approved by the State Preservation Board for a Juneteenth monument.
Relating to abating or deferring the suspension or revocation of a license issued by the Department of Public Safety for victims of identity theft.
Relating to the regulation of chemical dependency counselors.
Relating to the repeal of requirements and penalties related to the grading of roses.
Relating to the organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Relating to the creation of the Montecillo Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Relating to establishing a child care advisory committee to advise the Texas Facilities Commission.
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments provide certain services and programs.
Relating to the reporting of certain warrant or capias information to the national crime information center.
Relating to critical incident stress management and crisis response services.
Relating to provisions in the dedicatory instruments of property owners' associations regarding display of flags.
Relating to clarification of the authorized uses for loans under public institution of higher education emergency loan programs.
Relating to life settlements and the sale, exchange, or replacement of life insurance and annuity contracts.
Relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas emerging technology fund.
Relating to the authority of the Bexar County Hospital District to employ physicians.
Relating to the administration of end-of-course and other assessment instruments to certain public school students enrolled below the high school level.
Relating to the procedures for voting ballots by mail.
Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions.
Relating to certain notice requirements for municipalities and counties under the open meetings law.
Relating to reporting concerning inmates who are confined in county jails and subject to federal immigration detainers.
Relating to certain continuing education requirements for agents who sell annuities.
Relating to the eligibility of certain children under group life insurance policies.
Relating to the powers and duties of the State Preservation Board.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 183 as the Cpl. Jason K. LaFleur Memorial Highway.
Relating to unencumbered assets held by title agents.
Relating to the creation of the Gulfton Area Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
Relating to differential pay and benefits for certain employees of emergency services districts who are members of the armed forces.
Urging Congress to provide a comprehensive public alert warning system.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Williamson-Liberty Hill Municipal Utility District.
Designating the Texas State Bison Herd at Caprock Canyons State Park as the official State Bison Herd of Texas.
Relating to insurance coverage requirements for certain amusement rides.
Relating to the advisory committee on Medicaid and child health plan program rate and expenditure disparities between the Texas-Mexico border region and other areas of the state.
Relating to the resolution of overpayment or underpayment of income benefits under the workers' compensation program.
Relating to the requirement to prepay ad valorem taxes as a prerequisite to determining certain motions or protests and the authority of an appraisal review board to determine compliance with the requirement.
Relating to measuring, monitoring, and reporting emissions.
Relating to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles' electronic lien system.
Relating to repayment assistance for certain physician education loans.
Relating to the authority of a gas corporation to use a public right-of-way along a railroad, a railroad right-of-way, an interurban railroad, or a street railroad.
Relating to the administration of and benefits payable by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and to certain domestic relations orders.
Relating to the creation of the Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee.
Relating to the Riverbend Water Resources District.
Relating to the collection, storage, preservation, analysis, retrieval, and destruction of biological evidence.
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
Relating to the authority of the board of the Greater Texoma Utility Authority to approve changes in a construction contract.
Relating to the emergency medical services that give rise to an emergency medical services lien.
Relating to the business of structural pest control.
Relating to validating certain acts and proceedings of Harris County Improvement District No. 5 and to the boundaries of the district.
Relating to the offense of installing an irrigation system without a license.
Relating to notice of coverage reduction on renewal of a property and casualty insurance policy.
Relating to a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a dental school at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
Relating to the power of the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority to issue bonds.
Relating to the creation of the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Relating to local government contracts with private entities for civil works projects and improvements to real property.
Relating to the advanced research program.
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for tangible personal property incorporated into or attached to certain agricultural structures.
Relating to the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission.
Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan servicers; providing an administrative penalty.
Meeting requirements of the United States Department of Education concerning federal student aid by naming private institutions of higher education in the State of Texas that are authorized to operate educational programs beyond secondary education, including programs leading to a degree or certificate.
Relating to a requirement that an attorney ad litem appointed for a child file a statement with the court regarding the attorney ad litem's meeting with the child or other specified person.
Relating to certain debt cancellation agreements made in connection with retail installment contracts.
Relating to the practice of architecture and engineering.
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to donate surplus real property of negligible or negative value to certain private persons.
Relating to the authority of a governing body of a Type C general law city to adopt an ordinance to determine the manner of when commissioners run for elected office.
Relating to The University of Texas at Brownsville, including its partnership agreement with the Texas Southmost College District.
Relating to fishing with certain archery equipment in certain counties.
Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs.
Relating to driving safety courses for individuals younger than 25 years of age receiving deferred disposition for certain traffic offenses.
Relating to mandatory emergency alert systems at institutions of higher education.
Relating to the use of bingo proceeds by licensed authorized organizations, including the use of proceeds to provide health insurance or health insurance benefits to certain employees.
Relating to the application of statutes that classify political subdivisions according to population.
Relating to the venue for prosecution of misdemeanor cases in justice of the peace courts located in certain counties.
Relating to the creation of the offense of possession, manufacture, transportation, repair, or sale of a tire deflation device and to the offense of attempting to evade arrest through the use of a vehicle or a tire deflation device; providing criminal penalties.
Relating to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
Relating to cemeteries and perpetual care cemetery corporations; providing a penalty.
Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90-day supply of dangerous drugs and accelerate refills.
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits contracts and the prepaid funeral contract guaranty fund.
Relating to the board of hospital managers of the El Paso County Hospital District.
Relating to the provision of information on financial literacy resources to the public.
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the operation of certain insurance programs; imposing administrative penalties.
Relating to the exception of an audit working paper of a hospital district from required disclosure under the public information law.
Relating to the regulation of certain shelter day-care facilities, child-care facilities, and individuals providing child-care services, and access to certain criminal history record information; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to reporting requirements of state agencies and school districts.
Relating to purchase of service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Relating to direct campaign expenditures.
Relating to the powers and duties of certain master mixed-use property owners' associations.
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of a defendant who was acquitted by reason of insanity in a criminal case.
Relating to changes in participation in public utility agencies.
Relating to the inspection of portable fire extinguishers.
Relating to provision of bilingual election materials.
Relating to the creation of the Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
Relating to the regulation of residential appliance installation, including pool-related electrical devices, under the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act.
Relating to agency action concerning assisted living facilities, including regulation of inappropriate placement of residents at facilities; providing a penalty.
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements before certain sales of certain residential properties.
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain records of an appraisal district.
Relating to the regulation of the towing, booting, and storage of vehicles.
Relating to the rights of a foster child and to assisting a foster child in obtaining the child's credit report.
Relating to the criteria for determining whether a child is a missing child.
Relating to prevention, treatment, and oversight of concussions affecting public school students participating in interscholastic athletics.
Relating to the registration of certain physical therapy facilities by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Relating to alternative dispute resolution systems established by counties.
Relating to eligibility requirements for the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant.
Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
Relating to the availability of online testing for high school equivalency examinations.
Relating to authorizing local governments to convey real property interests to other local governments for less than fair market value.
Relating to the list of candidates compiled by a state or county party chair for a primary election.
Relating to the separate statement of the mixed beverage tax for informational purposes.
Relating to confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system.
Relating to the operation on a highway or street of a motor vehicle that is drawing a boat or personal watercraft in or on which a child is riding; providing a penalty.
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
Relating to rainwater harvesting systems that are connected to public water supply systems.
Relating to the regulation of boat manufacturers, distributors, and dealers; providing a civil penalty.
Relating to certain court orders against, and to discharging through community service fines and costs assessed against, certain juvenile defendants.
Relating to limiting the disclosure of certain information regarding certain charitable organizations, trusts, private foundations, and grant-making organizations.
Designating the red drum as the official State Saltwater Fish of Texas.
Relating to platting requirements affecting subdivision golf courses in certain counties.
Relating to the discretionary transfer from a juvenile court to a criminal court of certain alleged offenses arising out of a single criminal transaction.
Relating to measures to facilitate the timely completion of degrees by students of public institutions of higher education.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to adopt safety standards for high-speed rail.
Relating to the use of video teleconferencing systems in certain criminal proceedings.
Relating to the occupational licensing of spouses of members of the military.
Relating to the authority to set maximum weights for state highways, roads, and bridges.
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory; providing penalties.
Relating to the assessment of public school students for college readiness and developmental education courses to prepare students for college-level coursework.
Relating to educational, juvenile justice, and criminal justice responses to truancy.
Relating to a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations.
Relating to notice required upon nonrenewal of property and casualty insurance policies.
In memory of the lives of John Clinton Formby and Margaret Clark Formby.
Honoring the Austin Area Urban League.
Honoring Jean Hilfiger of Saint-Nabord, France, for his courageous actions in assisting U.S. military forces in France during World War II.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 112.
Recognizing the Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association for fostering and preserving Texas culture.
Congratulating the Space Center Intermediate Band in Houston on its receipt of a 2010 Sudler Cup.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 271 as the Sergeant Jay M. Hoskins Memorial Highway.
In memory of Bowie County Transport Deputy Sherri Jones.
Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions.
In memory of Gregory Mack Simmons.
Relating to the date for the election of directors of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District.
Relating to the creation of the Lazy W District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Relating to the Colonel H. William "Bill" Card, Jr., Outpatient Clinic.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1451.
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Aging and Disability Services to the Angelina and Neches River Authority.
Relating to the applicability of commercial fertilizer regulations to a substance containing animal manure or plant remains.
Designating June 2 as Italian Heritage Day for a 10-year period, beginning in 2011.
Relating to the exemption from taxation of property of a local government corporation.
Honoring Debra L. Friedkin for her support of the ongoing anthropological research at the Debra L. Friedkin site by Texas A&M University's Center for the Study of the First Americans.
Relating to temporary directors and the continuation in existence of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 510.
Congratulating Bobby R. Inman for receiving the Joe M. Kilgore Award for Public Service.
Relating to the authority of physicians and physician assistants to form certain entities.
Relating to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
Relating to transporting a foster child in a vehicle where a handgun is in the possession of a foster parent licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Relating to the powers of the Coastal Water Authority; affecting the authority to issue bonds.
Relating to adding certain synthetic compounds to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Relating to restrictions on the sale of certain motor vehicles at vehicle shows or exhibitions.
Relating to the creation of the Club Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment and issue bonds.
Relating to enforcement of laws related to water safety.
Relating to the imposition of state taxes, including the sales and use, motor vehicle sales and use, and hotel occupancy tax, on certain oilfield portable units.
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to invest in corporate bonds.
Congratulating Clear Lake High School junior Cameron Blizzard on overcoming cancer.
Relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
Relating to certification of a person as eligible for disabled parking privileges.
Relating to the establishment of the College Credit for Heroes program.
Relating to accrual and use of leave of absence for certain training or duty, including military training or duty, by public employees and officers.
Relating to the lease of certain state parking facilities to other persons.
Relating to reporting of lobbying activities and changes in lobbying activities.
Relating to the designation of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail as a historic highway.
Relating to the requirement that certain mammography reports contain information regarding supplemental breast cancer screening.
In memory of former Texas governor Dolph Briscoe, Jr.
Relating to the rate of the hotel occupancy tax in certain counties.
Designating the city of Richardson as the official International Business Capital of North Texas.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1422.
Relating to the collection and enforcement of state and local hotel occupancy taxes.
Relating to limiting the civil liability of certain persons who obtain or provide medical care and treatment for certain animals.
Relating to certain unclaimed property of veterans and veterans' families.
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of certain incandescent light bulbs from federal regulation.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 768.
Relating to the lawful manufacture, distribution, and possession of and prescriptions for controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Relating to the issuance of certain specialty license plates.
Relating to the powers and duties of and contributions to and benefits from the systems and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
In memory of the Honorable Edmund Kuempel of Seguin.
Relating to fees charged for the management and preservation of the county clerk's records.
Relating to the competitive bidding and notice requirements for contracts of certain mass transportation authorities.
Relating to the use of contracts by local governments to purchase electricity.
Relating to the applicability of certain restrictions on the location and operation of concrete crushing facilities.
Relating to the pledge of advanced transportation district sales and use taxes to certain bonds.
Relating to the awarding of grants provided by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Relating to membership of the commissioner of education and the Texas Education Agency in certain advisory committees, commissions, task forces, and other similar entities.
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to a peace officer that includes an alternative to the officer's residence address.
Relating to employment by school districts of certain persons under probationary contracts.
Relating to certain financial powers and duties of the Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District.
Relating to the detention of certain juvenile offenders.
Relating to determination of the validity and enforceability of a contract containing an arbitration agreement in suits for dissolution of marriage and certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to the authority of certain Type A economic development corporations to undertake certain categories of projects.
Relating to the delay of the transition to competition in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council service area and to net metering and energy efficiency goals and programs for utilities in that area.
Relating to the requirements for grant programs funded through the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Notifying the U.S. Department of Education that certain career schools or colleges are legally authorized by the state of Texas to operate educational programs beyond secondary education.
Relating to certain childbirths occurring before the 39th week of gestation.
Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
Relating to driver training and education.
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1517.
Relating to certain election practices and procedures; providing a penalty.
Relating to access to certain records regarding an employment discrimination claim.
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to durable powers of attorney, guardianships, and other related proceedings and alternatives, and the redesignation of certain other provisions of the Texas Probate Code, including conforming amendments and repeals.
Relating to the authority of the governor to order the disconnection of state computer networks from the Internet.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in S.B. No. 1198.
Relating to the form of death certificates and fetal death certificates.
In memory of Angus McSwain, dean emeritus of Baylor Law School.
Relating to certain unclaimed property that is presumed abandoned.
Relating to relief for certain employers from penalties and sanctions under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
Relating to the designation of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail as a historic highway.
Relating to providing a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim with notice of a plea bargain agreement in certain criminal cases.
Relating to temporary directors and the continuation in existence of the Bolivar Yacht Basin Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Galveston County.
In memory of John R. Boettiger, Jr., of Houston.
Relating to children who are missing or who are victims of offenses; providing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the powers and duties of certain public improvement districts operated by counties.
Relating to strategic partnerships for the continuation of certain water districts annexed by a municipality and to certain restrictions on their use.
Relating to licensing and regulation of certain persons involved in residential mortgage lending pursuant to the Texas Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2009; providing penalties.
Relating to notice and disclosure requirements for certain credit services organizations regarding charges and consumer borrowing; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to regulation of outdoor lighting in certain areas; providing a criminal penalty and for injunctive relief.
Relating to the cancellation of a subdivision by a commissioners court.
Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
Relating to providing graduate medical education positions for Texas medical school graduates.
Relating to the plugging of inactive oil and gas wells.
Relating to a system for monitoring prescriptions of certain drugs under the Medicaid program for children in foster care.
Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
Relating to criminal offenses regarding the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by a minor and providing alcoholic beverages to a minor.
Relating to the disclosure of the composition of hydraulic fracturing fluids used in hydraulic fracturing treatments.
Relating to certain mandatory conditions of parole or mandatory supervision for illegal criminal aliens and the revocation of parole or mandatory supervision as a result of violating those conditions.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3833.
Relating to the exemption of certain retirement accounts from access by creditors.
Relating to the deadline for filing a suit to compel an appraisal review board to change an appraisal roll.
Relating to the selection, compensation, and duties of the general counsel to an appraisal district.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Animal Health Commission to set and collect fees.
Relating to appointment of bailiffs for the district courts in Comal, Hays, and Caldwell Counties.
Relating to the applicability of open meetings requirements to certain meetings of the governing board of a county hospital or county hospital authority.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Historical Commission; imposing a penalty.
Relating to disaster remediation contracts.
Relating to the period for which a school district's participation in certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones may be taken into account in determining the total taxable value of property in the school district.
Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school operated by a municipality to give a preference in admissions to children of employees of the municipality.
Relating to the exception of certain personal information from required disclosure under the public information law.
Relating to an alternative method of satisfying certain licensing requirements for chemical dependency treatment facilities.
Relating to a bill payment assistance program, and the authority of the board of trustees to set rates, for certain municipal utility systems.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to rescind a discount for early payment of ad valorem taxes.
Relating to the lease of space by or for a state agency.
Relating to the budget of certain divisions of the Texas Department of Insurance.
Relating to the execution of written instruments relating to residential real estate transactions and deeds conveying residential real estate in connection with certain transactions involving residential real estate; providing a civil penalty.
Relating to missing children; providing a criminal penalty.
Relating to an exception to the residency requirements for filing a suit for dissolution of a marriage in this state for certain spouses of military personnel.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. 2643.
Relating to measures to increase degree completion rates and support students enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at institutions of higher education.
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and certain municipalities.
Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication.
Relating to the creation of a sickle cell disease program.
Relating to the operation, certification, and accountability of career schools or colleges.
Relating to the creation of public and private facilities and infrastructure.
Relating to the creation of the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Relating to the functions of insurance holding company systems.
Relating to prohibiting certain private transfer fees and the preservation of private real property rights; providing penalties.
Relating to the amount of the bond for county taxes required to be given by the county assessor-collector for certain counties.
Relating to certain conservation and reclamation districts exempted from filing a full audit.
Relating to the operations and monitoring of fusion centers in this state.
Relating to the regulation of handfishing.
Relating to the managing underwriters for surplus lines insurance transactions and to the collection of surplus lines insurance premium taxes for those transactions.
Relating to the mining and reclamation of certain land previously affected by surface coal mining operations.
Relating to the composition and appointment of the board of directors of a corporation to which the board of regents of The University of Texas System delegates investment authority for the permanent university fund or other funds under the control of the board of regents.
Relating to limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies.
Relating to the DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
Relating to the contracts of certain regional transportation authorities that are required to be competitively bid.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of breach of computer security.
Relating to the consideration of a letter of credit issued by a federal home loan bank as an eligible security for collateral to secure public funds.
Relating to criminal history record information of certain applicants for a certificate of registration issued by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.
Relating to the prohibited use of discretionary clauses in certain health maintenance organization and insurance contracts.
Relating to the territory, board of directors, and powers of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority.
Relating to calculation of the net resources of a person ordered to pay child support.
Relating to regulations concerning certain service animals; providing a civil penalty.
Relating to tax increment financing.
Relating to a fixed tuition rate program for certain students who transfer to a state university after completing an associate degree program.
Relating to seat belt requirements for certain vehicles.
Relating to the preservation and maintenance of the Alamo by the General Land Office.
Relating to rainwater harvesting systems that are connected to public water supply systems.
Relating to the authority of the Ector County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.
Relating to the lease of property or hospital facilities by certain hospital districts.
Relating to dealer agreements regarding the purchase and sale of certain equipment or machinery used for agricultural, construction, industrial, mining, outdoor power, forestry, and landscaping purposes.
Relating to contributions to the fund for veterans' assistance.
Relating to the regulation of health spas by the secretary of state.
In memory of former governor William P. "Bill" Clements.
Recalling H.B. No. 2277 from the house for further consideration.
Relating to the administration and business affairs of public institutions of higher education.
Relating to the creation of the Bridgeland Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the death of John Austin Pena and the naming of the John Austin Pena Memorial Center in Edinburg.
Relating to information on turnover among licensed jailers at jails under the jurisdiction of the Commission on Jail Standards.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain offenses involving theft.
Relating to creating a teen dating violence court program and the deferral of adjudication and dismissal of certain dating violence cases.
Relating to the creation of the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Relating to privileged parking for recipients of the Silver Star Medal.
Relating to the duty of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child to meet with the child or individual with whom the child resides before each court hearing.
Relating to the composition of certain judicial districts.
Relating to the development of measurable learning outcomes for undergraduate courses at public institutions of higher education.
Relating to the refund policy for courses and programs at career schools and colleges.
Relating to the regulation of exotic aquatic species by the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing penalties.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax and to the rate of the tax.
Relating to the effect of indexing notices of lis pendens.
Relating to the powers of the CLL Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Relating to the creation of the Near Northside Management District.
Relating to a limitation on production fees on groundwater withdrawals assessed by the Northern Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property on which housing is being or has been built or repaired for sale or rent to a low-income individual or family.
Relating to the eligibility of visitors to use certain public transportation services for people with disabilities.
Relating to the right to a new hearing before an appraisal review board following a failure to attend a hearing.
Relating to the required transfer of records to a new county chair of a political party; providing a penalty.
Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.
Relating to the extension of the deadline for holding the confirmation and initial directors' election of the Tradition Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Denton County.
Relating to the duties of district clerks regarding certain electronic filing systems.
Relating to the creation of the Valencia Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment and issue bonds.
Relating to the appeal of an indefinite suspension of a municipal firefighter.
Relating to capital improvements in certain counties and municipalities, including through the creation of the Midland County Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
In memory of former state representative Dr. Bob Glaze.
Relating to municipal and county budgets on the Internet.
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation.
Relating to the operation of the Kimble County, McCulloch County, Mason County, and Menard County Juvenile Boards.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2329.
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
Relating to the use of transportation allotment funds by school districts to provide bus passes or cards to certain students.
Relating to access to certain archaic information.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1420.
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2203.
Relating to excluding certain territory from the Harris County Road Improvement District No. 2.
Relating to the program for impaired pharmacists and disciplinary proceedings conducted by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Relating to the proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Travis County.
Relating to grant programs for certain natural gas motor vehicles and alternative fuel facilities.
Relating to the regulation of providers, administrators, and sellers of service contracts and identity recovery service contracts; providing penalties.
Relating to creating a pilot program to implement the culture change model of care at certain state supported living centers.
Relating to the adoption of a uniform collaborative law Act in regard to family law matters.
Relating to bullying in public schools.
Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes, including the motor vehicle sales and use tax, for timber and certain items used in or on a farm, ranch, timber operation, or agricultural aircraft operation.
Relating to the penalties for repeat and habitual felony offenders.
Relating to the processing fee charged for a dishonored payment device.
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain commercial aircraft that are temporarily located in this state for manufacturing or assembly purposes.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission regarding gifts, grants, and donations.
Relating to emergency preparedness information about water facilities.
Relating to consent for treatment for chemical dependency in a treatment facility and required training for the facility's intake personnel.
Relating to the transfer of certain vehicle registrations at the time of sale of the vehicle.
Relating to the venue for prosecution of certain theft offenses.
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
Relating to the administration of the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry.
Relating to the regulation of health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; imposing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the Hudson Ranch Fresh Water Supply District No. 1.
Relating to the confidentiality of documents evaluating the performance of public school teachers and administrators.
Relating to service and qualifications for membership on an advisory committee established by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to provide advice to the board of trustees on investments and investment-related issues.
Relating to the administration of the collection improvement program.
Relating to the creation of the Windsor Hills Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment and issue bonds.
Relating to certain violations of and offenses under The Securities Act; providing penalties.
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.
Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of abandoned motor vehicles, watercraft, or outboard motors to compensate certain property owners.
Relating to access to the criminal history record information of certain persons by the Texas Facilities Commission.
Relating to participation of public high school students in college credit programs.
Relating to the search for and rescue of victims of water-oriented accidents.
Relating to the water rights permits issued to the Texas Water Development Board for the Allens Creek Reservoir.
Relating to the installation and use of a pen register, ESN reader, trap and trace device, mobile tracking device, or similar equipment in a correctional facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 80 in the town of Sunnyvale as a Blue Star Memorial Highway.
Relating to authorized investments for ports and navigation districts.
Relating to the use and transferability of certain state property transferred from the state to Spindletop MHMR Services.
Relating to the designation of certain highways as part of the Purple Heart Trail.
Relating to the admissibility of certain statements made by a child in a juvenile justice or criminal proceeding.
Relating to the office of inspector general of the Texas Youth Commission.
Relating to the powers and duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a parent or an alleged father in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to reporting student enrollment in tech-prep programs and evaluating tech-prep consortia.
Relating to the creation of the Corn Hill Regional Water Authority; providing authority to issue bonds.
Relating to the issuance of an identification card to certain individuals to permit entrance into certain county buildings without passing through security services.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.