| SB 95 | Author: | Ellis | Hinojosa | Lucio | Shapleigh | Van de Putte | et al. |
| Last Action: | 01/23/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the minimum wage. |
| SB 96 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2007 S Left pending in subcommittee | |
| Caption: | Relating to designated tuition. |
| SB 97 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/23/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain sexual offenses committed against children. |
| SB 106 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/15/2007 H Referred to Ways & Means | |
| Caption: | Relating to the exemption from the sales tax for clothing and footwear. |
| SB 107 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/14/2007 H Referred to Ways & Means | |
| Caption: | Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school backpacks. |
| SB 124 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2007 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the implementation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of a low-emission vehicle program. |
| SB 167 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Giddings | |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the administrative procedure for compensation for wrongful imprisonment. |
| SB 168 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Flores | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2007 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the State Bar of Texas fee to provide legal services to the indigent. |
| SB 169 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/29/2007 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes. |
| SB 207 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Caption: | Relating to application of the minimum wage to certain governmental entities. |
| SB 208 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters. |
| SB 209 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Caption: | Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. |
| SB 210 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Giddings | |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to compensation to persons wrongfully imprisoned. |
| SB 222 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Thompson | Castro | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07 | |
| Caption: | Relating to a security freeze on a consumer file maintained by a consumer reporting agency. |
| SB 223 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a loss of computerized data or breach of computer security involving sensitive personal information. |
| SB 224 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the sale of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing for civil liability. |
| SB 225 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Davis, Yvonne | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to privacy of wireless telecommunications customer information; providing a civil penalty. |
| SB 247 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Van Arsdale | Flynn | Rose | Giddings | McClendon | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective on 1/1/08 | |
| Caption: | Relating to prohibiting the investment of state funds in certain private business entities doing business in Sudan. |
| SB 248 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Harper-Brown | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to a motor vehicle passing a bicyclist; providing penalties. |
| SB 249 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation. |
| SB 250 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals; providing civil and criminal penalties. |
| SB 253 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the advertising, promoting, and conducting of certain live musical performances; providing a civil penalty. |
| SB 254 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Dutton | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the sale of live animals in certain counties on a public highway or road, the right-of-way of a public highway or road, or a parking lot. |
| SB 262 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Turner | Giddings | |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to compensation for wrongful imprisonment. |
| SB 263 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2007 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions. |
| SB 264 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2007 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. |
| SB 300 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Paxton | |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2007 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the duration of judgment liens in favor of the state. |
| SB 301 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case. |
| SB 337 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to eligibility for and the administration of the child health plan program. |
| SB 339 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Bailey | |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07 | |
| Caption: | Relating to entrance examination procedures for certain police officers under municipal civil service. |
| SB 340 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | |
| Caption: | Relating to eligibility of a municipality or county for a federal grant to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. |
| SB 341 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of and information regarding property in the custody of a pawnbroker; providing criminal penalties. |
| SB 342 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Turner | |
| Last Action: | 05/14/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07 | |
| Caption: | Relating to eligibility requirements for a beginning position in a police department in certain municipalities under municipal civil service. |
| SB 349 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/21/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of dangerous pets by certain populous counties; providing a criminal penalty. |
| SB 350 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Noriega, Rick | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the abatement of certain nuisances involving junked vehicles. |
| SB 351 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Noriega, Rick | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to notice procedures for abatement of certain nuisances. |
| SB 352 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Noriega, Rick | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the method of providing notice in the enforcement of certain municipal ordinances involving substandard buildings and conditions. |
| SB 353 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/21/2007 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the allocation and use of revenue from the sales tax imposed on sporting goods. |
| SB 368 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/19/2007 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the elimination of smoking in all workplaces and public places; providing penalties. |
| SB 383 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/21/2007 S Referred to Government Organization | |
| Caption: | Relating to the sharing of information among state agencies. |
| SB 436 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/10/2007 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | |
| Caption: | Relating to the operation of hybrid motor vehicles. |
| SB 437 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/21/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to requiring the use of an ignition interlock device on conviction of certain intoxication offenses. |
| SB 453 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Davis, Yvonne | Coleman | |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2007 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the testing of certain inmates for HIV or AIDS. |
| SB 454 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/21/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to procedures applicable to waivers of the right to counsel in certain adversary judicial proceedings. |
| SB 467 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/21/2007 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to the funding and promotion of the Save Texas History and Adopt-A-Beach programs of the General Land Office. |
| SB 468 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/14/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: Mar 14 2007 1:03PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the standard of proof in health care liability claims involving emergency care. |
| SB 489 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/01/2007 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to efficiency standards for certain appliances; providing a civil penalty. |
| SB 490 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/30/2007 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy efficient products. |
| SB 518 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2007 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) | |
| Caption: | Relating to death benefits for the survivors of certain members of the Texas National Guard. |
| SB 519 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to coverage under residential property insurance policies for certain losses incurred because of compliance with an emergency evacuation order. |
| SB 520 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the adoption of the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote. |
| SB 533 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance and to the contents of consumer credit reports. |
| SB 557 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2007 S Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres | |
| Caption: | Relating to reports regarding the consideration of certain factors by public and private institutions of higher education in admissions. |
| SB 558 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to reporting of gifts of cash or a cash equivalent to public officials. |
| SB 559 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of a registry at the Texas Department of Insurance of certain legal entities determined to have sold race-based insurance coverage. |
| SB 560 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Hartnett | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07 | |
| Caption: | Relating to reimbursement for and counseling related to jury service. |
| SB 568 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Coleman | Eiland | Rose | Smithee | |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for an enrollee with certain mental disorders. |
| SB 577 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2007 S Left pending in subcommittee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the portion of designated tuition required to be set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education. |
| SB 578 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2007 S Left pending in subcommittee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a limitation on increases in the total amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education. |
| SB 579 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2007 S Left pending in subcommittee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a limitation on increases in the total amount of tuition and compulsory fees charged by public institutions of higher education. |
| SB 607 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Chavez | |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the designation of certain areas as banking development districts to encourage the establishment of financial institution branches in those areas. |
| SB 608 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Callegari | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07 | |
| Caption: | Relating to restrictions on state contracts with certain contractors. |
| SB 609 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2007 S No action taken in subcommittee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the payment of higher education tuition and fees for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
| SB 644 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2007 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to restrictions on the location and operation of concrete crushing facilities. |
| SB 645 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Chavez | Castro | |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to a study of residential foreclosures in certain counties. |
| SB 646 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/28/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to prohibiting human cloning; providing a penalty. |
| SB 647 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/28/2007 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to create a permanent fund for indigent defense. |
| SB 670 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Vo | |
| Last Action: | 04/25/2007 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to allowing an independent school district to change the length of trustees' terms. |
| SB 671 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Miles | |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2007 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to territory included in, and the validation of acts of, the Greater Southeast Management District. |
| SB 672 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/28/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to distribution of sexual barrier protection devices to inmates and state jail defendants confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
| SB 694 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/28/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures. |
| SB 695 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/28/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. |
| SB 717 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: Mar 13 2007 11:42PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the selection by certain governmental entities of providers of landscape architectural services. |
| SB 732 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/06/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case. |
| SB 754 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/06/2007 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the credits to be applied to certain taxes for payments made for improvements to certain roadways. |
| SB 755 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/06/2007 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain motor fuel exemptions. |
| SB 799 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Eiland | |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Texas Eyewitness Identification Working Group. |
| SB 803 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/07/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing criminal penalties. |
| SB 829 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/07/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to depositions of witnesses in a health care liability claim. |
| SB 830 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2007 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to an insurer's rating practices. |
| SB 831 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Straus | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to energy savings performance contracts. |
| SB 859 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/07/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to required community investment by certain insurers; providing administrative and civil penalties. |
| SB 860 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/07/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities. |
| SB 897 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/07/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the determination of the amount of payment on certain claims under residential property insurance policies. |
| SB 898 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/07/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to coverage under certain residential property insurance policies for losses incurred because of storm surges. |
| SB 899 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2007 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to design and construction standards for newly constructed or renovated state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities. |
| SB 918 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/12/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the sexual exploitation of minors |
| SB 921 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/07/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to public financing of campaigns for legislative or executive office and to limits on political contributions to and direct campaign expenditures made on behalf of candidates, officeholders, and political committees in connection with legislative or executive offices; providing civil penalties. |
| SB 945 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2007 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Texas Global Warming Solutions Act; imposing a fee and providing a penalty. |
| SB 946 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/07/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter. |
| SB 966 | Author: | Ellis | Duncan |
| Sponsor: | Van Arsdale | Pena | |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2007 H Point of order sustained | |
| Caption: | Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify. |
| SB 1011 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/14/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| SB 1027 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/14/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the availability of property insurance under the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan. |
| SB 1036 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 H Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel | |
| Caption: | Relating to information technology security practices of state agencies. |
| SB 1123 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Miles | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 8; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds. |
| SB 1149 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/14/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to compensating persons wrongfully incarcerated for interest paid or owed on college loans. |
| SB 1174 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/14/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to alternatives to abortion organizations; imposing a civil penalty. |
| SB 1175 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the elimination of sexual assault against inmates confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
| SB 1176 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2007 S Left pending in subcommittee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a requirement that a full TEXAS grant be awarded to each eligible applicant in an academic year. |
| SB 1238 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Veasey | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07 | |
| Caption: | Relating to local regulation of the distance requirements for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages near certain homeless shelters and substance abuse treatment centers. |
| SB 1357 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/20/2007 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of a TexSun Solar Energy System Rebate Program. |
| SB 1359 | Author: | Ellis | Carona |
| Last Action: | 04/26/2007 S Left pending in subcommittee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing taxes; providing civil and criminal penalties. |
| SB 1449 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/14/2007 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the human resources employee-to-staff ratio for state agencies. |
| SB 1450 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/18/2007 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a registered property tax consultant. |
| SB 1451 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Harper-Brown | |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2007 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Safe Routes to School Program. |
| SB 1452 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/20/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of certain ocean-going ships on which gambling is offered and to the application of certain gambling offenses to the ships; creating offenses and providing penalties. |
| SB 1492 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/20/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to providing sign language interpreter services to hospitals. |
| SB 1493 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/20/2007 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the assignment of school nurses at public school campuses. |
| SB 1494 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Coleman | |
| Last Action: | 05/20/2007 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to a notification requirement if a nurse is not assigned to a public school campus. |
| SB 1650 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/03/2007 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to training required for employees of persons licensed to provide certain home and community support services. |
| SB 1651 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/21/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to prohibiting alcoholic beverage license or permit application by certain persons. |
| SB 1652 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/07/2007 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the waiver of governmental immunity. |
| SB 1653 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/21/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Caption: | Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. |
| SB 1654 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/21/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the enrollment of recipients of Supplemental Security Income in certain medical assistance programs. |
| SB 1655 | Author: | Ellis | Duncan |
| Sponsor: | Hartnett | Van Arsdale | Pena | Gallego | Naishtat | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of the capital writs committee and the office of capital writs. |
| SB 1753 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/12/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Caption: | Relating to the administration of the low income housing tax credit program. |
| SB 1754 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/12/2007 S Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of certain institutions of higher education in this state to use private money to perform scientific research regarding regenerative or reparative medical therapies or treatments. |
| SB 1755 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2007 H Referred to Law Enforcement | |
| Caption: | Relating to the collection and dissemination of certain information for a federal firearm background check. |
| SB 1756 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/21/2007 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to a kindergarten-plus pilot project for certain children. |
| SB 1757 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Thompson | |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain real property transactions involving certain land banks. |
| SB 1820 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to treatment of premiums for group life insurance issued through voluntary employee beneficiary associations. |
| SB 1821 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Caption: | Relating to the administration of municipal civil service promotional examinations in certain cities to eligible candidates unable to be physically present during the examination. |
| SB 1822 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to prohibiting the posting of certain tax appraisal record information on the Internet. |
| SB 1823 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to representation of applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty. |
| SB 1906 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2007 S Referred to Natural Resources | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of toxic hotspots under the Texas Clean Air Act. |
| SB 1907 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the administration of agencies responsible for the regulation of, and workforce planning and policy development for, certain licensed health professions. |
| SB 1908 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Menendez | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07 | |
| Caption: | Relating to affordable housing and to the receivership and rehabilitation of certain property; providing an administrative penalty. |
| SB 1909 | Author: | Ellis | Carona | Deuell |
| Sponsor: | Madden | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to community supervision for certain drug possession offenses and to a person's eligibility for an order of nondisclosure following a term of community supervision for any of those offenses. |
| SB 1945 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/11/2007 S Withdrawn from schedule | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Spectrum Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds. |
| SB 1947 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the study of death eligible homicide cases committed and prosecuted in the state of Texas. |
| SB 1948 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the maximum annual compensation of certain auxiliary fire fighters. |
| SB 1949 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use by an active peace officer of the officer's rank or status to advertise or promote certain private businesses. |
| SB 1975 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/17/2007 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the International Management District; providing authority to impose assessments and taxes and to issue bonds. |
| SB 1979 | Author: | Ellis | Eltife |
| Last Action: | 05/09/2007 S Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . . | |
| Caption: | Relating to use of money in the Texas Enterprise Fund to retain or expand certain businesses located in this state. |
| SB 1984 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Allen, Alma | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Spectrum Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds. |
| SB 2006 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/11/2007 S Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres | |
| Caption: | Relating to admissions to public law schools in this state. |
| SB 2012 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/11/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the imposition of a fee on conviction of a criminal offense and on the filing of a civil case to support indigent defendant programs. |
| SB 2032 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/10/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the boundaries and board of directors of Harris County Improvement District No. 6. |
| SB 2039 | Author: | Ellis | West, Royce |
| Sponsor: | Coleman | |
| Last Action: | 05/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the governance of certain state agencies. |
| SB 2050 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/09/2007 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to territory included in, and the validation of acts of, the Greater Southeast Management District. |
| SB 2055 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 18 2007 3:40PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 10; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds. |
| SCR 15 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Allen, Alma | |
| Last Action: | 04/25/2007 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Vincent Paul Young, Jr., for his selection as Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year. |
| SCR 22 | Author: | Ellis | Whitmire |
| Sponsor: | Coleman | |
| Last Action: | 03/10/2007 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Congratulating the University of Houston System community and declaring February 20, 2007, University of Houston System Day at the Capitol. |
| SCR 32 | Author: | Ellis | West, Royce | Whitmire |
| Sponsor: | Coleman | |
| Last Action: | 03/26/2007 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Declaring March 7, 2007, Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol. |
| SCR 49 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/14/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Granting certain persons permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Youth Commission. |
| SCR 62 | Author: | Ellis | West, Royce | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/10/2007 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Expressing regret for the role of the Texas government in maintaining the institution of slavery and requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the contributions of African slaves and their descendants. |
| SCR 73 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Coleman | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Eric R. Bittner for his selection as a 2007 Fellow by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. |
| SCR 86 | Author: | Ellis |
| Sponsor: | Thompson | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 222. |
| SJR 8 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/29/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming and requiring creation of a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state. |
| SJR 12 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case. |
| SJR 16 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/21/2007 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of the revenue received from the sporting goods sales tax. |
| SJR 19 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/21/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Post-ratifying Amendment XXIV to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the denial or abridgment of the right to vote for failure to pay any poll tax or other tax. |
| SJR 45 | Author: | Ellis | Carona |
| Last Action: | 04/26/2007 S Left pending in subcommittee | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize the operation of limited casino gaming by licensed operators and recognized Indian tribes and to authorize the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators and recognized Indian tribes, requiring the legislature to create a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state, and establishing a higher education trust fund from state gaming revenues to pay tuition and fees for the postsecondary education of Texas high school graduates. |
| SJR 47 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2007 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing this state to license persons to conduct gaming on cruise vessels departing from or returning to a dock in this state. |
| SR 6 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/11/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Andrew George Trevino of Houston for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
| SR 11 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Rivers R. Glover I of Graceland Community Church for his dedication to his work. |
| SR 47 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/23/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Ella Mae Henderson Smith of Houston. |
| SR 48 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/23/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary for its contributions to its community. |
| SR 49 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/23/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Florida Cooper on the occasion of her 80th birthday. |
| SR 50 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/23/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Rosie Lee Rand of Houston on the occasion of her 100th birthday. |
| SR 64 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/29/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Jewell T. Wilson on the occasion of her 80th birthday. |
| SR 65 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 01/29/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Quintanna Wilson Hall Alliniece of Houston. |
| SR 194 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Millie Johnson Washington on the occasion of her 80th birthday. |
| SR 195 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Adelaide Tambo. |
| SR 205 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Lois L. Woods of Houston. |
| SR 206 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Frances Leff for being honored by the Houston-area League of Women Voters. |
| SR 207 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Welcoming Lee A. Bray to the State of Texas. |
| SR 220 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Brandon Smith for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
| SR 221 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Kenneth Bias for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
| SR 225 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Joanna and Drexell Owusu on the birth of their son, Miles Reel Owusu. |
| SR 234 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/20/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Partnership for Prescription Assistance for providing patients access to medicines. |
| SR 245 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Brentwood Community Foundation Scholarship Committee on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. |
| SR 246 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Women Professionals in Government of Houston on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. |
| SR 247 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating DeMeco Ryans for his selection as 2006 Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year. |
| SR 248 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Brenda Arnett. |
| SR 318 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending North Star Baptist Church in Houston for its commitment to its mission. |
| SR 319 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Chellie Pingree for her contributions to Common Cause. |
| SR 328 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending the Girls and Boys Preparatory Academy in Houston for its dedication to its students. |
| SR 341 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Anthony Robinson on his determination and his positive approach to challenge. |
| SR 352 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/26/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Long Yu-Xiang and the China International Culture and Communication Center for their contributions to global harmony. |
| SR 373 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 02/28/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Quentin Crawford of Houston for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
| SR 381 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/05/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating LaTisha O. Chatman for her election as a partner at McGuire Woods law firm. |
| SR 405 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/05/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Lorraine C. Miller for her appointment as Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. |
| SR 406 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/05/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending the North Harris Montgomery Community College District Foundation for its contributions to education. |
| SR 407 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/05/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Welcoming President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Girma Wolde-Giorgis to Texas and the City of Houston. |
| SR 441 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/12/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating John Wesley and Shannon Michelle Hardin on the birth of their son, Clinton Cash Hardin. |
| SR 443 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/12/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 10, 2007, as National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Texas. |
| SR 448 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/12/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Kashmere Gardens Church of Christ in Houston on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. |
| SR 456 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/12/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Lambda Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of its annual Evening of Brilliant Jewels. |
| SR 521 | Author: | Ellis | Shapleigh | Van de Putte |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Governor Bill Richardson for his accomplishments on behalf of the citizens of New Mexico. |
| SR 530 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/21/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Boy Scout Troop 242 in Houston on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. |
| SR 531 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/21/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Bennie Joyce Willis of Houston. |
| SR 532 | Author: | Ellis | Gallegos | Janek | Patrick, Dan | Whitmire | et al. |
| Last Action: | 03/21/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating the members of the Houston Dynamo on winning the 2006 Major League Soccer championship. |
| SR 543 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Houston Alumni Chapter of Huston-Tillotson University on the occasion of its annual choir concert presentation. |
| SR 587 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/28/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 28, 2007, as Texas Tobacco-Free Kids Day. |
| SR 602 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/29/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Tom and Christi Riggs on the birth of their son, Thomas C. "Trace" Riggs III. |
| SR 603 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 03/29/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Leila Michelle Jones on the birth of her daughter, Marguerite Honey Jones. |
| SR 628 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/02/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Glynn R. Birch, national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving and welcoming him to the State Capitol. |
| SR 629 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/02/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Ruchi Wanchoo for serving as Physician of the Day at the State Capitol. |
| SR 630 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/02/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Reginald Sylvester Walker for his contributions to North Star Baptist Church in Houston. |
| SR 631 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/02/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Gunnery Sergeant Kenneth N. Brooks on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Marine Corps. |
| SR 637 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/03/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Ella M. and Harold C. Robertson on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary. |
| SR 652 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending William Joseph Marshak for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
| SR 655 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Andrew Davidson Stubbs for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
| SR 656 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Jessica Walker for earning a Girl Scout Gold Award. |
| SR 657 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Kimberly Amaza Marchand for earning a Girl Scout Gold Award. |
| SR 658 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Nikita Monique Morrow for earning a Girl Scout Gold Award. |
| SR 670 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/11/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Hospital Corpsman Julie Zachariah for her service to her country. |
| SR 698 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/16/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Deen Femi Akinrinsola of Spring for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
| SR 699 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/16/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Hattie Lemon for her accomplishments in the arts and entertainment industry. |
| SR 704 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/16/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Houston on the occasion of its 90th anniversary. |
| SR 705 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/16/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Maureen Hackett for her service to the Mental Health Association of Greater Houston. |
| SR 716 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Ruth Zises. |
| SR 717 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Krystal Austin for her work in the office of Representative David Farabee. |
| SR 718 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Keshia Babin for her work in the office of Representative Scott Hochberg. |
| SR 719 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Yasmeen Belal for her work in the office of Representative Vicki Truitt. |
| SR 720 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Harold Boone, Jr., for his work in the office of Representative Ana Hernandez. |
| SR 721 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Cynthia D. Brum for her work in the office of Representative Allan Ritter. |
| SR 722 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Elizabeth Choate for her work in the office of Representative Garnet Coleman. |
| SR 723 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Michael Floissac for his work in the office of Representative Jessica Farrar. |
| SR 724 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Martie Garcia for her work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 725 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Stefani Garcia for her work in the office of Representative Veronica Gonzales. |
| SR 726 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Karen Gilbert for her work in the office of Representative Joe Heflin. |
| SR 727 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Tariq Gladney for his work in the office of Senator John Whitmire. |
| SR 728 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing DaeJan-Elizabeth Grigsby for her work in the office of Representative Alma Allen. |
| SR 729 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Rashandra Hayes for her work in the office of Representative Mark Strama. |
| SR 730 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Andrea Hochleutner for her work in the office of Representative Marc Veasey. |
| SR 731 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Iman Houston for her work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 732 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Namitha Jacob for her work in the office of Representative Chuck Hopson. |
| SR 733 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Luckett Johnson for his work in the office of Senator Eliot Shapleigh. |
| SR 734 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Nikeyla Johnson for her work in the office of Representative Juan Garcia. |
| SR 735 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing James C. Lacey for his work in the office of Representative Senfronia Thompson. |
| SR 736 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Brooke Lierman for her work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 737 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Allen McClinton for his work in the office of Representative Rick Noriega. |
| SR 738 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Kaitlyn Murphy for her work for the Senate Committee on Government Organization. |
| SR 739 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Janine Burman Nicolau for her work in the office of Representative Helen Giddings. |
| SR 740 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Lesley Nelson for her work in the office of Representative Solomon Ortiz, Jr. |
| SR 741 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Jennifer Nguyen for her work in the office of Representative Valinda Bolton. |
| SR 742 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Edwin Ortiz for his work for the Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education. |
| SR 743 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Angela Owens for her work in the office of Representative Jose Menendez. |
| SR 744 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Ronnie Piper for his work in the office of Representative Borris Miles. |
| SR 745 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Kimberly Player for her work in the office of Representative Hubert Vo. |
| SR 746 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Marvin Poole for his work in the office of Representative Todd Smith. |
| SR 747 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Simeon G. Popoff for his work in the office of Representative Dawnna Dukes. |
| SR 748 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Heather Ragsdale for her work in the office of Representative Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles. |
| SR 749 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Nindiya Ramchandani for her work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 750 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Tony Rodriques for his work in the office of Representative Craig Eiland. |
| SR 751 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Phillip Song for his work in the office of Representative Ellen Cohen. |
| SR 752 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Larry Taylor for his work in the office of Speaker of the House Tom Craddick. |
| SR 753 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Sharita Thomas for her work in the office of Representative Rafael Anchia. |
| SR 754 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Chidi Umez for her work in the office of Representative Yvonne Davis. |
| SR 755 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Elaine Yeung for her work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. |
| SR 799 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Olivet Missionary Baptist Church in Houston on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. |
| SR 802 | Author: | Ellis | Watson | West, Royce |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Thurmond Bernard Woodard. |
| SR 803 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston for its achievements. |
| SR 821 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending the Texas Bicycle Coalition for its contributions to bicycle safety in our state. |
| SR 828 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Linda Adams for her 34 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 829 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Iris Baker for her 48 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 830 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Tootie Blake for her 29 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 831 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Jill Brown for her 26 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 832 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Tana Christie for her 40 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 833 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Virginia Clower for her 35 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 834 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Joanne Cole for her 44 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 835 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Ruth Dies for her 48 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 836 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Carol Hance for her 32 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 837 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Deanna Glasgow for her 26 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 838 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Ann Harris for her 40 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 839 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Sue Helsten for her 34 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 840 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Colleen Hightower for her 42 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 841 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Jo Ann Howard for her 27 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 842 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Anne Jones for her 34 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 843 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Anne Mauzy for her 31 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 844 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Jane McFarland for her 25 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 845 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Betty McKool for her 38 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 846 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring LaVoice Meier for her 30 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 847 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring June Mengden for her 35 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 848 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Debbie Montford for her 25 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 849 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Connie Ogg for her 34 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 850 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Beverly Parker for her 30 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 851 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Carrin Patman for her 46 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 852 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Dorothy Richter for her 44 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 853 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Marilyn Schwartz for her 47 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 854 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Gene Sherman for her 36 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 855 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Sue Snelson for her 42 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 856 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Elvira Truan for her 30 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 857 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Theresa Vale for her 28 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 858 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Martha Wallace for her 36 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 859 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Greta Watson for her 44 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 860 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Evelyn Williams for her 32 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 861 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Patricia Wilson for her 26 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 862 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Bobbye Word for her 44 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club. |
| SR 877 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/25/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Julianne Malveaux for being named President of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, North Carolina. |
| SR 878 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/25/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Stefanie Paloma Solar of Houston for receiving a 2007 Rising Latina Leader Award from the League of United Latin American Citizens. |
| SR 934 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Jonathan Michael Bailey. |
| SR 935 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Donald Wayne Haynes on the occasion of his retirement from the Houston Fire Department. |
| SR 936 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Pascual Lazaro Herrera and Constance Lee Toler-Herrera on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| SR 942 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/02/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Thomas F. Freeman for his service to the students of Texas Southern University. |
| SR 943 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/03/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing May 2007 as American Stroke Month. |
| SR 959 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/03/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Polly Sparks Turner on the occasion of her retirement from Texas Southern University. |
| SR 960 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/03/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Joseph Wheeler D'Antoni for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. |
| SR 961 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/03/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Juanita Millender-McDonald of Carson, California. |
| SR 974 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of James Tinsley of Houston. |
| SR 998 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/09/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Northwest Preparatory Academy Charter School in Houston on the occasion of its promotion exercises. |
| SR 1011 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/10/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Bestine Flood Forbes of Houston on the occasion of her 62nd birthday. |
| SR 1059 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/16/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Edwin Cruz Ortiz on the occasion of his graduation from Texas State University. |
| SR 1060 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/16/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Steven Daniel Trojanowski on the occasion of his graduation from Parkview Baptist Academy. |
| SR 1061 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/16/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Vietta Janis Fair on the occasion of her retirement from the field of education. |
| SR 1062 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/16/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Nindiya Gobind Ramchandani on the occasion of her graduation from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. |
| SR 1067 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/17/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Jewell Thigpen Wilson of Houston. |
| SR 1094 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing O. H. "Bud" Frazier for his contributions to the field of cardiac medicine. |
| SR 1136 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending Pro-Vision, Incorporated, in Houston for its educational and developmental programs. |
| SR 1181 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Lee Hage Jamail. |
| SR 1192 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing June 23, 2007, as XVI Concurso Dia del Niño. |
| SR 1196 | Author: | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2007 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate | |
| Caption: | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3609. |
| SB 529 | Author: | Watson | Ellis | Eltife | Janek | Shapiro | et al. |
| Sponsor: | Hochberg | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the clean school bus program. |
| SB 704 | Author: | Lucio | Ellis | Van de Putte | West, Royce |
| Sponsor: | Lucio III | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the small contractor participation assistance program for certain state construction projects. |
| SB 792 | Author: | Williams | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | Ellis | et al. |
| Sponsor: | Smith, Wayne | |
| Last Action: | 06/11/2007 E See remarks for effective date | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of certain counties and other entities with respect to certain transportation projects and to comprehensive development agreements with regard to such projects; authorizing the issuance of bonds; providing penalties. |
| SB 1010 | Author: | Patrick, Dan | Brimer | Ellis | Hinojosa | Janek | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/10/2007 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to exempting sales of certain hurricane preparation and summer seasonal supplies from the sales tax for a limited period. |
| SB 1267 | Author: | Nichols | Averitt | Carona | Ellis | Eltife | et al. |
| Sponsor: | Kolkhorst | Hill | |
| Last Action: | 05/02/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to a moratorium on the inclusion of certain provisions in a comprehensive development agreement or the sale of a toll project and to the creation and duties of a study committee. |
| SCR 36 | Author: | Nelson | Ellis | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Bailey | Hopson | Solomons | Truitt | |
| Last Action: | 04/25/2007 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Recognizing United Parcel Service of America, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. |
| SR 141 | Author: | Patrick, Dan | Averitt | Brimer | Deuell | Ellis | et al. |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Providing for the display of the motto "In God We Trust" in the senate chamber. |
| SR 384 | Author: | Whitmire | Averitt | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | et al. |
| Last Action: | 02/28/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Requesting that the Legislative Audit Committee examine specified conduct and determine whether a condition of gross fiscal mismanagement exists in the Texas Youth Commission. |
| SR 622 | Author: | Williams | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/02/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Bill White of Houston for being selected co-winner of the 2007 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. |
| SR 640 | Author: | Whitmire | Ellis |
| Last Action: | 04/03/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Lee Lyman D. Tuttle, Jr., for being named Distinguished Houston Surgeon for 2007. |
| SR 671 | Author: | Hegar | Ellis | Janek |
| Last Action: | 04/11/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Sugar Land Regional Airport for being named the 2007 Reliever Airport of the Year by the Texas Department of Transportation. |
| SR 970 | Author: | Hinojosa | Averitt | Duncan | Ellis | Gallegos | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/09/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the fourth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program. |
| SR 1149 | Author: | Duncan | Ellis | Eltife | Hinojosa | Janek | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/25/2007 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Teri Evelyn Flack on the occasion of her retirement. |