Author:
Hughes | Flynn
Last Action:
03/17/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to payment for health care services and participation in a health care system.
Author:
Hughes | Bohac
Last Action:
04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to exempting certain judicial officers from certain requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license and to the authority of certain judicial officers to carry certain weapons.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a refund of registration fees paid by home builders to the Texas Residential Construction Commission.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/10/2011 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to inmate litigation.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
04/14/2011 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before Texas Independence Day.
Author:
Hughes
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain conservation and reclamation districts exempted from filing a full audit.
Author:
Hughes
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of an identification card to certain individuals to permit entrance into certain county buildings without passing through security services.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/10/2011 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the filing by a court reporter of an official transcript of a court proceeding.
Author:
Hughes | Hunter
Last Action:
04/20/2011 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
03/23/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the interest rate on a refund of ad valorem taxes made following the final determination of an appeal that decreases a property owner's tax liability.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
03/23/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to increase the appraised value of property if the appraised value of the property was reduced in an appeal in a prior year.
Author:
Hughes
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
02/24/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the Fannie Marchman Garden Club in Mineola on the 75th anniversary of its founding.
Author:
Hughes
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/12/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Jean Glaze of Gilmer.
Author:
Hughes
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
04/12/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing March 30, 2011, as Marshall Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Hughes | Simpson
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/27/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Bill and Marlena Terry of White Oak on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Hughes | Christian
Last Action:
05/23/2011 S Received from the House
Caption:
Designating Marshall as the official Birthplace of Boogie Woogie.
Author:
Hughes
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of former state representative Dr. Bob Glaze.
Author:
Hughes | Eiland | Lewis | Kleinschmidt
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Angus McSwain, dean emeritus of Baylor Law School.
Author:
Hughes | Carter | Sheffield | Callegari
Last Action:
05/02/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain tax bills to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
Author:
Hughes | Hunter
Last Action:
01/12/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jan 12 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Providing for nominations for election as speaker of the house.
Author:
Hughes | Hunter
Last Action:
01/11/2011 H Filed
Caption:
Providing for the election of the speaker of the house from nominations previously made.
Author:
Hughes | Hunter
Last Action:
01/11/2011 H Filed
Caption:
Providing for the election of the speaker of the house from nominations previously made.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
02/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2011 10:15AM
Caption:
In memory of Donald Keith Dubbs of Mineola.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
03/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2011 12:21PM
Caption:
Congratulating Agnes Eve Pulk Farmer of Wood County on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
03/17/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Honoring Debra Sue Miears on her retirement as secretary of the Quitman Rotary Club and as director of Wood County Adult Probation.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
03/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2011 7:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 24, 2011, as Responsible Pet Owners Alliance Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
03/17/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
In memory of Carl Lester Merritt of Mineola.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
04/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2011 9:50AM
Caption:
In memory of Benjamin Palmer Bradley of Gladewater.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
04/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2011 9:50AM
Caption:
In memory of Skylar Brooke Carpenter of Quitman.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
In memory of Richard Wayne Napier of Mineola.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Wild Hog Hunt Committee of the Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce on receiving that organization's Top Hand Award.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating Henry Troell on his selection as the 2010 Outstanding Citizen by the Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating Martha Davis on being named the 2010 Educator of the Year by the Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating Alston Johnson on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating April Fry on representing the Winnsboro Independent School District during the Halftime Spectacular at the 2011 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating Gary and Lyle Jean Foster of Mineola on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating Shirley Chadwick on her receipt of the Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mineola Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating the volunteers of the First United Methodist Church Clothes Closet in Gilmer on receiving the Unsung Hero Award from the Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/07/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2011 9:05AM
Caption:
Honoring Gail Green of Tyler for her service to U.S. Senator Phil Gramm and U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Colby Nichols of Quitman on his receipt of the FFA Lone Star Farmer degree.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Cody Olsen of Winnsboro High School on his selection as a 2011 Texas All-State Band member.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Josh Hooks of Winnsboro High School on his selection as a 2011 Texas All-State Band member.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Stephanie Parris of Winnsboro High School on her selection as a 2011 Texas All-State Band member.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 4:22PM
Caption:
Congratulating John Callison of Mineola High School on his receipt of the 2010 Teacher of the Year award from the Mineola Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Gayland Howell on his receipt of the 2010 Man of the Year and B. R. Short Community Spirit awards from the Mineola Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Ann Alotto on her receipt of the 2010 Woman of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year awards from the Mineola Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Ronnie and Vicki Buchanan of Hallsville on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Deputy Sam Threadgill on being named the 2010 Officer of the Year for Wood County.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Gay Smith Hill of Golden on being named Mrs. Wood County International of 2011.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Mark Neeley of the First Baptist Church of Mineola on his receipt of the Lou Mallory Historical Preservation Award.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Congratulating Billy and Jo McGuyer of Mineola on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
In memory of Eleanora Simank Martin.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Honoring Beatrice Ann Boyd of Mineola on her 100th birthday.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Congratulating Jim and Shara Hanson of Mineola on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Congratulating James and Frances Utley of Mineola on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Honoring Clarence and Alice Lee of Quitman on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Congratulating Kenneth and Louise Dickey of Winnsboro on their 65th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Congratulating John Henry Griffin, Sr., and Joyce Evelyn Griffin of Pittsburg on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Hughes | Eiland | Lewis | Kleinschmidt
Last Action:
05/31/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
In memory of Angus McSwain, dean emeritus of Baylor Law School.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Hughes
Last Action:
04/20/2011 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the fee charged for the Texas Airport Directory.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Hughes | Berman | Miller, Sid
Last Action:
02/15/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Miller, Sid | Murphy | Hughes
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
Author:
Hunter | Callegari | Hughes | Button | Phillips
Last Action:
05/03/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to coverage provided by certain qualified health plans for abortions.
Author:
Gonzalez, Naomi | Hughes | Villarreal | Oliveira | Margo
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the calculation of interest on certain ad valorem tax refunds.
Author:
Christian | Hopson | Hughes | Flynn
Last Action:
04/27/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties.
Author:
Kleinschmidt | Hughes
Last Action:
05/02/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
Author:
Garza | Callegari | Pena | Aliseda | Hughes
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on written information required to be provided by public school teachers and a study by the commissioner of education concerning implementation of the restrictions.
Author:
Lavender | Beck | Burkett | Hughes
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 1/1/12
Caption:
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of certain incandescent light bulbs from federal regulation.
Author:
Garza | Hughes
Last Action:
03/15/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
Author:
Weber | Hughes | Fletcher
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to activities by the University Interscholastic League involving sports officials.
Author:
Rodriguez, Eddie | Workman | Isaac | Aliseda | Hughes
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
05/19/2011 S Posting rule suspended
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of food prepared, stored, distributed, or sold at farmers' markets.
Author:
Hopson | Hughes
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
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.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Hughes | Miller, Sid | Burkett
Last Action:
05/02/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain tax bills to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Hughes | Miller, Sid | Huberty
Last Action:
02/15/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Hughes | Miller, Sid | Fletcher
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund.
Author:
Paxton | Hughes | Weber | Aliseda | Flynn
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the maximum rate of growth of appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus general revenues to fund the state's rainy day fund and a public school property tax relief fund.
Author:
Anderson, Charles "Doc" | Keffer | Hughes | King, Susan | Lozano
Last Action:
04/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2011 11:00AM
Caption:
Recognizing April 7, 2011, as Texas State Technical College Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Bonnen | Hughes
Last Action:
05/29/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2011 12:50PM
Caption:
Congratulating Mike and Dorothy Kight on their 50th wedding anniversary.