Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Rodney Ellis
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/23/2024

Number of Bills: 245

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (232):
SB 69 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to certain reimbursements provided for the collection of sales and use taxes.

SB 70 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to the amount of the discount allowed for prepayment of sales and use taxes and the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes.

SB 71 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to eligibility for the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas and the allocation of certain gas production tax revenue.

SB 72 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/19/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibition of the use of credit scoring in underwriting and rating certain personal lines of insurance coverage.

SB 73 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.

SB 74 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/19/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval.

SB 75 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.

SB 76 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.

SB 77 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.

SB 78 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.

SB 79 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes.

SB 80 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.

SB 81 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.

SB 82 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing penalties.

SB 83 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.

SB 84 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state.

SB 85 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prior approval of certain insurance rates.

SB 86 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.

SB 87 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.

SB 88 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.

SB 89 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.

SB 90 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to community supervision for certain drug possession offenses.

SB 91 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to discovery in a criminal case.

SB 114 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/29/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the location and operation of concrete crushing facilities.

SB 125 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/29/2013 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to designated tuition.

SB 136 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/29/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production or carbon dioxide storage.

SB 140 Author: Ellis | Carona
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.

SB 310 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/05/2013 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools.

SB 414 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | Branch
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study and report regarding authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs to address regional workforce needs.

SB 415 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program.

SB 416 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to restrictions on access to certain personal online accounts through electronic communication devices by employers or public or private institutions of higher education; establishing an unlawful employment practice.

SB 417 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by candidates for and holders of state office and state chairs of political parties.

SB 418 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a public school campus or open-enrollment charter school does not have a nurse assigned to the campus during all instructional hours.

SB 469 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV and AIDS tests.

SB 470 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.

SB 471 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/18/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to technological efficiencies in the recording of certain open meetings.

SB 472 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to procedures for asserting taking claims arising from the enforcement of health and safety laws.

SB 485 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Parker
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sales tax exemption period for clothing and footwear.

SB 529 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Oliveira
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of installation, transfer, use, or possession of an automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware.

SB 560 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to authorization for biweekly installment payments for the compensation of certain justices, judges, and district attorneys.

SB 565 Author: Ellis | Deuell
Last Action: 02/20/2013 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the accommodation of pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, children, senior citizens, users of public transportation, movers of commercial goods, and motorists on streets and highways.

SB 592 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Herrero
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases.

SB 633 Author: Ellis | Patrick
Last Action: 03/20/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: Mar 20 2013 11:21AM
Caption: Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.

SB 645 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/22/2013 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties.

SB 689 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to excluding certain short-term employment from unemployment compensation chargebacks and grounds for benefit disqualification.

SB 690 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Dutton
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 23; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

SB 720 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to jury instructions regarding the insanity defense in a criminal case.

SB 721 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.

SB 722 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Johnson
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election.

SB 750 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/26/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.

SB 776 Author: Ellis | Hinojosa
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to reports issued by the comptroller on the effect of certain tax provisions.

SB 777 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Naishtat
Last Action: 05/18/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the terms of the public members of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission.

SB 837 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Bohac
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.

SB 844 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/15/2013 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
Caption: Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who leave work to attend training.

SB 879 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

SB 880 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

SB 881 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/18/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to access to certain archaic information.

SB 882 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to limitations on the percentage of money awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas for certain uses.

SB 907 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for employers that do not obtain or otherwise provide workers' compensation insurance coverage.

SB 983 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Harper-Brown
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to in camera review and filing of the information at issue in a suit filed under the public information law.

SB 984 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 05/24/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the meeting of a governmental body held by videoconference call.

SB 1020 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/12/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to requirements for employers who do not obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.

SB 1131 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.

SB 1134 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Elkins | Reynolds
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the duties of the Department of Information Resources regarding cybersecurity.

SB 1135 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/12/2013 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to certain donations by school districts or public schools of food provided to the district or school through the national free or reduced-price school lunch program.

SB 1195 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a contract for the acquisition of goods or services to which The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is a party.

SB 1290 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/13/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to group health benefits coverage for dependents and family members of persons wrongfully imprisoned.

SB 1291 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/13/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of Penalty Group 1 controlled substances.

SB 1292 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester | Miles | Carter
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to DNA testing of biological evidence in certain capital cases.

SB 1377 Author: Ellis | Davis | Lucio | Rodríguez
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to making an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for the Foundation School Program.

SB 1378 Author: Ellis | Davis | Lucio | Rodríguez
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the appropriations of money from the economic stabilization fund for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium.

SB 1464 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a postsecondary education paths pilot program in certain independent school districts.

SB 1507 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons younger than 18 years of age to preregister to vote.

SB 1511 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/04/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to appraisal of land that is available to the public.

SB 1512 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Vo
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain crime scene photographs and video recordings.

SB 1513 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the interlocutory appeal of a denial of a motion to dismiss in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.

SB 1514 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a correction, clarification, or retraction of incorrect information published.

SB 1515 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; providing penalties.

SB 1526 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers; creating offenses.

SB 1527 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Caption: Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.

SB 1534 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the automatic recurring payment of State Bar of Texas membership and additional fees.

SB 1562 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Referred to Open Government
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the public information law to certain nongovernmental entities involved in law enforcement and corrections.

SB 1563 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Hunter
Last Action: 05/20/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the definition of and access to public information.

SB 1564 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/04/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax to fund the child health plan program.

SB 1582 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.

SB 1583 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/16/2013 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to extending the court's jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people for purposes of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status and Department of Family and Protective Services policies for handling cases involving those young people.

SB 1611 Author: Ellis | Duncan
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | Lewis | Moody | Farney | Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/16/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to discovery in a criminal case.

SB 1676 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to creating an offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.

SB 1677 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the reporting of a lost or stolen firearm; providing criminal penalties.

SB 1693 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the management of federal and state funds for the Texas Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, and other programs directed toward the accommodation of pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, children, senior citizens, users of public transportation, and persons of all ages and abilities on separate facilities and in conjunction with motorists on street and highway corridors, hereafter the "All-Ages, Active, Safe, and Economical Transportation in Texas (AASETT)" program.

SB 1810 Author: Ellis
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the intercollegiate athletics fee at Texas Southern University.

SB 1834 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/10/2013 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.

SCR 2 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/29/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Urging the United States Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.

SCR 31 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/26/2013 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Supporting the University of Houston System Board of Regents for their approval of a health science center at the University of Houston.

SJR 6 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/29/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, and authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands.

SJR 7 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/29/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.

SJR 8 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/29/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for the Medicaid program to certain persons.

SJR 12 Author: Ellis | Carona
Last Action: 03/21/2013 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and providing an expiration date for certain tax preferences.

SJR 44 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.

SJR 60 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/04/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit using voluntarily paid additional fees and surcharges that are dedicated by law for nondedicated general governmental purposes and to prohibit using that money for certification of appropriations for nondedicated purposes or entities.

SR 70 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Thurma G. Rigmaiden of Houston.

SR 154 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Houston Alumni Chapter of Prairie View A&M University on the occasion of its Annual Mardi Gras Scholarship Luncheon.

SR 164 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Word of Grace Missionary Baptist Church of Houston on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

SR 185 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 13, 2013, as University of Houston System Day at the State Capitol.

SR 186 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Hakka Association of Houston, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

SR 187 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Houston on the occasion of its installation of the Reverend Edward V. Lightfoot.

SR 227 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Anti-Defamation League on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

SR 228 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kevin Gee for being named president of the Texas Optometric Association.

SR 229 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Trinity United Methodist Church in Houston on the occasion of its Founders Day.

SR 253 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/20/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the naming ceremony of Hines Memorial Church of God in Christ in Texas City.

SR 261 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/20/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending David Ahmad Jackson for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 273 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing India House Houston on the occasion of the center's fundraising gala.

SR 288 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Houston on the occasion of its Official Texas Historical Marker dedication ceremony.

SR 289 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sue Smith.

SR 294 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Michael Hardee Driscoll of Harris County.

SR 302 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing L. David Punch on the occasion of his 10th anniversary as pastor of the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Houston.

SR 303 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2013, as Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol.

SR 347 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending SER-Niños Charter School on the occasion of the dedication of its new campus.

SR 348 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Beatrice Lehman Green of Houston on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SR 374 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/06/2013 S Again read
Caption: Welcoming the delegation of citizens from the Republic of Azerbaijan to Texas.

SR 380 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Althea Lewis Renfro of Houston.

SR 397 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Encourage, Empower, and Send Ministries for its work in the community.

SR 418 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/06/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 2013 Frontier Fiesta BBQ Cook-Off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition.

SR 447 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/13/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michael Morton for being named a 2012 Texan of the Year.

SR 448 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/13/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Christopher Scott for being named a 2012 Texan of the Year.

SR 457 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/13/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Roy Owens for his achievements.

SR 464 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Sharif Nassef Ariel Stallworth for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 465 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jarrett O'Keith Villery for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 470 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the leaders of Boy Scout Troop 740 in Houston.

SR 479 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision of Gideon v. Wainwright.

SR 492 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/20/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring March 20, 2013, Texas Tobacco-Free Kids Day.

SR 493 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Azerbaijani Cultural Center in Houston.

SR 538 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 14, 2013, as Joseph Chatoyer Day in Texas.

SR 541 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending BikeTexas for promoting bicycle safety.

SR 556 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/27/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing North Star Baptist Church International on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.

SR 557 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/27/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Adolph Joubert, Jr.

SR 558 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 03/27/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jerome Davis on his installation as pastor of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church.

SR 574 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/02/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lee Elliott Brown.

SR 588 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/03/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John W. Bland for being honored by the A. Philip Randolph Institute.

SR 589 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/03/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Turkish minister of economy Zafer Caglayan to Texas.

SR 596 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending James C. Roland for his 32 years in the ministry.

SR 597 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joyce Faye Smith and Royce Ray Smith on the occasion of their 80th birthday.

SR 617 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/08/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Paul F. Rogers.

SR 631 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/10/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Eva Perkins on the occasion of her 74th birthday.

SR 632 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/10/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jared Fogle for his many achievements.

SR 669 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tommy Ray Scott on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 670 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 12, 2013, as Miller Outdoor Theatre Day.

SR 671 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Clyde Broussard.

SR 690 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/17/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 17, 2013, as Vietnamese American Day.

SR 728 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Scouting at Brentwood Baptist Church.

SR 729 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michael Strahan for being awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.

SR 730 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jack Franklin Hardwick.

SR 763 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/01/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing 25-year and 50-year members of the Senate Ladies Club.

SR 767 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Maye Frances Hainsworth-Hutson on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SR 793 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 04/30/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Adrienne Keen McFarland.

SR 811 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/02/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Angola and the United States.

SR 848 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/08/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing members of the Thierry family on the occasion of their family reunion.

SR 869 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/09/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joseph D. Jamail, Jr., for his contributions to our state.

SR 880 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/13/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Nancy Beatrice Pharms on the occasion of her 95th birthday.

SR 889 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/14/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Robert L. Spangenberg on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

SR 905 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kellean Travillion for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 906 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Amir Tavakkoli for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 907 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Elizabeth Smith for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 908 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michelle Seebachan for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 909 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ashley San Miguel for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 910 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Keith Salas for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 911 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jordan Rux for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 912 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing LaVonda Russell for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 913 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Chelsea Rountree for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 914 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michael Roe for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 915 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tiajuana Robinson for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 916 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tasheedah Roberts for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 917 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Rashad Roberson for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 918 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Alec Puente for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 919 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing DeAndrea Petty for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 920 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Laura Parton for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 921 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Simone Wilson for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 922 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Thea Ulrich-Lewis for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 923 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Carmela Walker for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 924 Author: Ellis | Campbell
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kristen Cade for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 925 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Adenike Adesokan for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 926 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Anthony Washington for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 927 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Amber Weed for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 928 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Christopher White for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 929 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Skyla Johnson for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 930 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mercadi Crawford for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 931 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Brenda DeRouen for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 932 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Thalia Dubose for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 933 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Christiana Elgin for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 934 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Carnell Emanuel for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 935 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kevin Engman for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 936 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Karina Erickson for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 937 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Megan Featherston for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 938 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Antoine Floyd for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 939 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Veronica Forge for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 940 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mili Gosar for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 941 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Vanessa Griddine for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 942 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jedidah Guerra for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 943 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Paul Hanchett for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 944 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kathryn Hendrix for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 945 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jacqueline Hernández for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 946 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing James Hernandez for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 947 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Arthur Huggins for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 948 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jarrett Jackson for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 949 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dara Johnson for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 950 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Matthew Cherry for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 951 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leonardo Coelho for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 952 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Adrian Carter for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 953 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Shaboyd Cannon for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 954 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Emily Campbell for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 955 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Garrett Brawley for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 956 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Daniel Boettger for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 957 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lauren Berryhill for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 958 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Glen Austin for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 959 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Richard Arowolo for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 960 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing TaLisa Jones for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 961 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joanna Joseph for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 962 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Thurman Kelley for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 963 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sonji Moore for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 964 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dailesi Njobvu for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 965 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Emilio Longoria for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 966 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Shannon Martin for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 967 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Matthew McDougal for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 968 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lucia Mendez for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 969 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Cecilee Miller for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 970 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Stewanna Miskell for her participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 971 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Gaven Norris for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SR 983 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the renaming and dedication of Ernest McGowen Sr. Elementary School.

SR 1014 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/20/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Abiola and Florence Ajimobi to the State Capitol.

SR 1044 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/23/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Oliver Brown.

SR 1045 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/23/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jose Flores on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 1062 Author: Ellis
Last Action: 05/24/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Angela and Dallas Jones on the occasion of the birth of their daughter, Zoë Victoria Jones.

Additional Primary Authors (13):
SB 15 Author: Seliger | Deuell | Duncan | Ellis | Eltife | et al.
Sponsor: Branch
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education in this state.

SB 203 Author: Whitmire | Ellis | Huffman | Nichols | Patrick
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the Port of Houston Authority; creating an offense.

SB 894 Author: Whitmire | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to real property within the Capitol complex.

SB 895 Author: Davis | Ellis
Sponsor: Alvarado | Flynn | Perry
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to access to records of a nonprofit organization supporting the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas under the public information law.

SB 1882 Author: Zaffirini | Carona | Davis | Deuell | Ellis | et al.
Sponsor: Martinez Fischer
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to information for legislative purposes requested under the Public Information Act.

SCR 15 Author: Uresti | Davis | Ellis | Hinojosa | Lucio | et al.
Last Action: 04/15/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Urging Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.

SCR 34 Author: Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Davis | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor: Kacal
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the citizens of West.

SJR 63 Author: Davis | Ellis | Garcia | Lucio | Rodríguez | et al.
Last Action: 03/20/2013 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment appropriating money from the economic stabilization fund for purposes of public education.

SR 297 Author: Watson | Ellis | West
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of James Larance Hill.

SR 433 Author: Davis | Ellis
Last Action: 05/21/2013 S Again read
Caption: Recognizing Ruby Cole Session for her achievements.

SR 622 Author: Zaffirini | Davis | Ellis | Garcia | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action: 04/09/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 9, 2013, as Blue Ribbon Lobby Day.

SR 762 Author: Campbell | Birdwell | Deuell | Duncan | Ellis | et al.
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Again read
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Department of Public Safety.

SR 865 Author: Zaffirini | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Davis | et al.
Last Action: 05/09/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mother's Day 2013.

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