Author:
Pena | Bohac
Last Action:
02/27/2003 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
04/23/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the admissibility of evidence of an alleged victim's past sexual behavior or alleged sexual predisposition.
Author:
Pena | Eissler
Last Action:
03/20/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to damages that may be awarded against an employer who terminates or refuses to reemploy certain employees who are members of the state military forces.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
03/06/2003 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the designation of United States Highway 281 as the Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca Highway.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
04/09/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of a tax on rolling paper intended to be used to smoke tobacco; providing penalties.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
04/24/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of a municipal or justice court in certain proceedings involving juveniles.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
03/17/2003 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption:
Relating to certain fees for importing certain alcoholic beverages.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
03/17/2003 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to an additional court cost imposed on a person convicted of an offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
03/17/2003 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to counting in the average daily attendance of school districts certain students who, because of extenuating circumstances, are unable to attend school for a full day.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
05/06/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an additional court cost imposed on a person convicted of an offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
04/28/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to protecting public employees who refuse to perform an illegal act; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
05/07/2003 H Meeting cancelled
Caption:
Relating to a civil action for deprivation of rights.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
04/29/2003 H Meeting cancelled
Caption:
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to fund certain activities sponsored or conducted by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
03/18/2003 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to rating guidelines for medical professional liability insurance.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
04/02/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to contributions for persons eligible to participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
04/24/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring warning labels for certain buckets.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
02/18/2003 H Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
Caption:
Posthumously awarding the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Sergeant Alfredo Gonzalez for his heroic actions in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive.
Author:
Pena | Gutierrez
Last Action:
01/30/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jan 30 2003 8:14AM
Caption:
Recognizing January 29, 2003, as Edinburg Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
02/20/2003 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2003 3:57PM
Caption:
Congratulating Coach Robert Capello of Edcouch-Elsa High School as the winningest Hispanic basketball coach in Texas.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
02/20/2003 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2003 8:10AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 19, 2003, as WIC Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
03/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2003 7:40AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 10, 2003, as Delta Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
03/11/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2003 7:40AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 2, 2003, as the 76th anniversary of the founding of the city of Elsa.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
03/20/2003 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2003 5:33PM
Caption:
Congratulating Sandra Gonzalez on being named Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley 2003 Youth of the Year.
Author:
Pena | Rodriguez
Last Action:
04/30/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2003 2:16PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 30, 2003, as Texas Recovery Day.
Author:
Pena | Rodriguez | Naishtat | Guillen | Canales
Last Action:
06/10/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 10 2003 1:44PM
Caption:
Honoring Chief Clerk Robert Haney and the staff of the Chief Clerk's Office.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
05/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2003 10:00AM
Caption:
Honoring students from the Rio Grande Valley enrolled in the Premedical Honors College at The University of Texas-Pan American.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
05/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2003 12:43PM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Anna Guzman of Edinburg on her selection as AVANCE-Rio Grande Valley's 2003 Mother of the Year.
Author:
Pena | Wise | Solis | Guillen | Oliveira
Last Action:
04/25/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2003 8:20AM
Caption:
Commending the Rio Grande Valley Teachers Association on its contributions to the field of education.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
04/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2003 3:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Darlene Jimenez of La Feria for her support of the Red Cross in Iraq.
Author:
Pena | Gutierrez
Last Action:
05/19/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2003 11:09AM
Caption:
Commending members of the Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
05/08/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2003 10:10AM
Caption:
Commending Judge Mary Alice Palacios on her exemplary public service.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
05/08/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2003 8:05AM
Caption:
Honoring the Palmer Drug Abuse Program in McAllen for its contributions to the community.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 4:34PM
Caption:
Congratulating Xavier Salinas on his election as president of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 4:34PM
Caption:
In memory of Dr. Thomas Esparza, Sr., of Edinburg.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 4:34PM
Caption:
Congratulating The University of Texas--Pan American president, Miguel Nevarez, on his selection as one of the 50 Most Important Hispanics in Business and Technology by Hispanic Engineer and Information Technology magazine.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 2:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Pete and Chita Leal of Edinburg on their 59th anniversary.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
05/30/2003 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2003 3:02PM
Caption:
Commending Senior Chief Petty Officer Jaime Garza Gutierrez for his service in the U.S. Navy.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption:
Recognizing Sergeant David Alan Luna of Edinburg for his service to his country.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:36AM
Caption:
Recognizing Jose Simon Franco of the Delta area for his service to his country.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption:
Honoring Noe Garza for his service to Edinburg.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/04/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2003 4:34PM
Caption:
Honoring Edinburg barber David Lopez.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption:
Honoring Richard Garcia for his service to Edinburg.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption:
Honoring Eddie Cisneros-Johnson for his service to Edinburg.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption:
Honoring Thomas Eugene "Gene" Espinoza for his service to Edinburg.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption:
Honoring Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., for his service to Edinburg.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption:
Commending Velma Sue DeLeon of San Juan, Texas, for her service to her community and profession.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption:
Recognizing Private Dayna Granados of the Delta area for her service to her country.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption:
Recognizing Private Eric Granados of the Delta area for his service to his country.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption:
Recognizing Sergeant Esther Yolanda Gonzalez of La Villa for her service to this country.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption:
Congratulating Aurora Corona Casas of South Texas Community College on her receipt of the Presidential Inspirational Achievement Award.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption:
Honoring the 2003 graduating class of Edinburg High School.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption:
Honoring the 2003 graduating class of Johnny G. Economedes High School.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption:
Honoring the 2003 graduating class of Edinburg North High School.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption:
Honoring Olga Romero as the 2003 valedictorian of Johnny G. Economedes High School in Edinburg.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption:
Honoring Roman Morin as the 2003 salutatorian of Johnny G. Economedes High School in Edinburg.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption:
Honoring Ashley Silva on her graduation from La Joya High School with perfect attendance.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:32AM
Caption:
Honoring Elias K. Herrera as the 2003 valedictorian of Edinburg North High School.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:33AM
Caption:
Honoring Jennifer D'Metria Sanchez as the 2003 valedictorian of Edinburg High School.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:32AM
Caption:
Honoring Maria Esther Rodriguez as the 2003 valedictorian of Edcouch-Elsa High School.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption:
Honoring Dominic De la Garza as the 2003 salutatorian of Edinburg High School.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:32AM
Caption:
Honoring Daniel Joel Davila as the 2003 salutatorian of Edinburg North High School.
Author:
Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:32AM
Caption:
Honoring Lisa Marie Villanueva as the 2003 salutatorian of Edcouch-Elsa High School.
Author:
Chisum | Pena
Sponsor:
Duncan
Last Action:
06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption:
Relating to venue in the prosecution of the offenses of escape and unauthorized absence.
Author:
West, George "Buddy" | Pena | Casteel | Allen | Crabb
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting a sex offender from owning or serving in certain capacities on behalf of a sexually oriented business; creating an offense and providing a penalty.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Rose | Pena | McCall
Sponsor:
Armbrister
Last Action:
06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption:
Relating to venue in the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
Author:
Pickett | McClendon | Pena | Moreno, Paul | Dukes
Sponsor:
Madla
Last Action:
06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to correcting errors in the distribution of benefits by a public retirement system.
Author:
Davis, John | Pena | Hilderbran | Cook, Byron | Geren
Sponsor:
Barrientos
Last Action:
06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to recognizing March as Texas History Month.
Author:
Dutton | McClendon | Pena | Alonzo | Rodriguez
Last Action:
03/25/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for a capital offense.
Author:
Keel | Alonzo | Pena
Last Action:
04/07/2003 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to procedures and evidence in a hearing on a motion in a criminal case to suppress evidence, a confession, or a statement.
Author:
Lewis | Pena | Chavez
Last Action:
03/05/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to equal access to places of public accommodation.
Author:
Reyna | Pena | Guillen
Last Action:
02/12/2003 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax.
Author:
Gutierrez | Pena | Bohac
Last Action:
05/12/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the amount of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Author:
Gutierrez | Pena
Last Action:
04/24/2003 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on increasing the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit other than a hospital district on the residence homestead of a disabled person, an elderly person, or an elderly person's surviving spouse.
Author:
Delisi | Homer | Pena
Sponsor:
Harris
Last Action:
06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for assaults committed against certain sports participants.
Author:
Smith, Todd | Pena | Zedler
Last Action:
04/28/2003 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the punishment prescribed for and conditions of community supervision imposed on certain persons who commit intoxication offenses.
Author:
Farabee | Crabb | Pena
Last Action:
05/13/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the penalties for certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act committed within 1,000 feet of a youth center.
Author:
Hughes | Pena
Sponsor:
Ratliff
Last Action:
06/20/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the number of jurors required for certain district court criminal trials.
Author:
West, George "Buddy" | Pena
Last Action:
03/18/2003 H Subcommittee members named
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the offense of harassment.
Author:
Burnam | Pena | Wohlgemuth | Keel | Riddle
Last Action:
05/10/2003 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the criminal consequences of conduct that involves the trafficking of persons; providing penalties.
Author:
Hochberg | Keel | Pena
Sponsor:
Duncan
Last Action:
05/09/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption:
Relating to postconviction DNA testing.
Author:
Rodriguez | Pena
Last Action:
02/24/2003 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the compensation provided to a family violence or sexual assault victim for relocation and housing rental expenses.
Author:
Riddle | Pena
Last Action:
05/06/2003 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the release on bond of certain criminal defendants.
Author:
Naishtat | Pena
Last Action:
04/22/2003 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the application of certain marketing and contracting restrictions to treatment facilities funded by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
Author:
Dukes | Thompson | Chavez | Morrison | Pena
Sponsor:
Barrientos
Last Action:
06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a fee for statues of Barbara Jordan and Cesar Chavez and related scholarships at The University of Texas at Austin.
Author:
Garza | Pena
Sponsor:
Madla
Last Action:
06/20/2003 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to a documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas hunting certain deer.
Author:
Rodriguez | Pena
Sponsor:
Wentworth
Last Action:
06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption:
Relating to alternate methods of responding to a jury summons.
Author:
Raymond | Pena
Last Action:
05/05/2003 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to civil actions against persons who file complaints with governmental agencies.
Author:
Dutton | Goodman | Hodge | Pena
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption:
Relating to juvenile delinquency; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Cook, Robby | Pena
Sponsor:
Armbrister
Last Action:
06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to issue bonds, notes, or warrants to finance the acquisition, construction, operation, or repair of certain health and recreational facilities.
Author:
Alonzo | Pena
Last Action:
04/07/2003 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the operation and funding of certain group coverage programs for certain educational employees and their dependents.
Author:
Chavez | Krusee | Pickett | Castro | Pena
Last Action:
05/02/2003 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the membership of the Texas Transportation Commission.
Author:
Hughes | Pena
Sponsor:
Ratliff
Last Action:
06/02/2003 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a six-person jury in a district court misdemeanor trial.
Author:
King | Pena | Jones, Elizabeth | Capelo | Swinford
Sponsor:
Brimer
Last Action:
06/03/2003 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that certain benefits in certain public retirement systems may not be reduced or impaired.
Author:
Guillen | Pena
Last Action:
03/12/2003 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to provide for equitable funding for each student under the public school system.
Author:
Chavez | Alonzo | Pena
Last Action:
04/01/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2003 5:42PM
Caption:
Commemorating Cesar Chavez Day and extending to its organizers and participants sincere best wishes for another successful and memorable observance.
Author:
Wise | Pena
Last Action:
04/28/2003 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2003 7:20PM
Caption:
Honoring Proyecto Azteca of San Juan for its service to colonia residents and migrant families.
Author:
Gutierrez | Pena
Last Action:
06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:30AM
Caption:
Honoring Arnoldo F. Benavides for his public service in the city of Edinburg.
Author:
Gutierrez | Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:34AM
Caption:
Honoring Roy Pena for his public service in the city of Edinburg.
Author:
Gutierrez | Pena
Last Action:
06/05/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 5 2003 10:32AM
Caption:
Honoring Joe Ochoa, mayor of Edinburg, on his service to his community and state.
Author:
Gutierrez | Pena
Last Action:
06/06/2003 H Reported enrolled: Jun 6 2003 9:40AM
Caption:
Honoring Lucille de la Garza, wife of former U.S. Congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza II, for her myriad accomplishments.