Author:
Davis, Wendy
Sponsor:
Shelton
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the time for dissolution of crime control and prevention districts and to certain taxes imposed by such districts or by fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Sponsor:
Smith, Todd
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the implementation of a project plan or financing plan for a reinvestment zone under the Tax Increment Financing Act and the granting of exemptions from ad valorem taxes imposed on real property in a reinvestment zone under that Act.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
02/23/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
02/23/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a loan incentive program to promote energy efficiency in apartment buildings.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Sponsor:
Orr
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the installation, maintenance, or operation of natural gas pipelines on state highways and highway and county road rights-of-way.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to a restriction on the formation in which certain commercial disposal wells permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas may inject oil and gas waste.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/04/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the waiting period for eligibility for benefits under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/04/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the sale of ale and malt liquor by brewer's permit holders.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
04/07/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a pilot test of an advanced control technology for the reduction of nitrogen oxides emissions.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/04/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Sponsor:
Howard, Donna
Last Action:
05/22/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of certain first-time students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/09/2009 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to use of the money from the Texas enterprise fund to promote renewable energy technology.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on the release into the air of natural gas and associated vapors from a gas well.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/09/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the date on which eligibility for benefits begins under certain programs for governmental employees and retirees.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
05/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to providing certain documents and training to children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/09/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of a court to conduct placement review hearings for a child in the managing conservatorship of the state after the child's 18th birthday.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
04/20/2009 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the lodging expenses of certain state emergency services personnel.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/09/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/13/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the guaranteed level of state and local funds for the instructional facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/13/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of landmen by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/13/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to certain content requirements for an insurance consumer information website.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/13/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to reporting of medical loss ratios by health benefit plan issuers.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/13/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to a study concerning the collection and use of certain information by certain insurers.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/13/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to regulation of health benefit plan rates.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain money received by the Texas Department of Transportation from certain transportation projects or systems.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of the distribution of surplus revenue of a toll project or system.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Sponsor:
Veasey
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the sale and use of unregistered vehicles, including the issuance and use of temporary tags on vehicles.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the interest and fees that may be charged for certain consumer loans; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
04/07/2009 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to limitations on increases in the total amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/22/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the procurement of certain cement by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/22/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to governmental agency contracts that involve the production of cement.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
04/28/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to notice of expiration and price change in retail electric service contracts.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the redemption of real property sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the development and implementation of a wholesale market structure for ERCOT.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to lapsed teacher certification due to a delay in agency processing.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/17/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the cancellation of a health benefit plan on the basis of misrepresentation or a preexisting condition; providing penalties.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to audio recordings of certain grievance proceedings or meetings by school district employees.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Sponsor:
Veasey
Last Action:
05/22/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to proof that is acceptable for identifying individuals acknowledging written instruments.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the place for the convening of a county convention.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Sponsor:
Veasey
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to access to precinct conventions by the elderly and persons with physical disabilities.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Kennedale TownCenter Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
04/22/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the offense of unlawful use of public funds for political advertising by a political subdivision.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the essential high school program and to the curriculum requirements for the recommended and advanced public high school programs.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
04/07/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to sanctions available for certain academically unacceptable campuses.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to fixed price contracts for residential retail electric service.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the certification of retail electric providers.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to providers of last resort.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/05/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of credit services organizations.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the election and qualifications of the commissioner of insurance.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/05/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to detecting and repairing leakage from natural gas pipelines.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/07/2009 S Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the exploration for and development and production of natural gas; providing a penalty.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when registering a motor vehicle.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
04/21/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to public school finance and certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to excellence exemptions available to school districts.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/23/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the application to political subdivisions of this state of the law governing pooling of mineral interests.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/05/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to condemnation of municipal property for and municipal regulation of pipeline operations.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/06/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of guardians ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/15/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to certain protections for customers in the restructured electric services market.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Sponsor:
Truitt
Last Action:
05/22/2009 H Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature by general law to permit counties to assess and collect a local motor fuels tax and an additional vehicle registration fee to be used for mobility improvement projects.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
02/10/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Arlington High School Colt Chorale for earning a place at the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic and Convention.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
02/10/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Julius L. Jackson, Jr., of Fort Worth on the occasion of his 50th birthday.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
02/10/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Welcoming the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas to the State Capitol.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/03/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jo LeRue Todd for her contributions to the field of education.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/16/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Rahr & Sons Brewing in Fort Worth for winning a national grand champion prize for Scottish-style ale.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/16/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Riley Reidmiller of Mansfield for earning a place in the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars program.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/16/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Jose Chavez of Fort Worth for earning a place in the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars program.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/16/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Boris Dostinov of Fort Worth for earning a place in the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars program.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Expressing intent that funds provided to the State of Texas by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act be spent, as far as practicable, on domestic goods, materials, and services.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/18/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Extending condolences to the staff of the Fort Worth Zoo on the occasion of the death of Kambula the gorilla.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/18/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of George Allen Crowley.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/18/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of David John Barker of Fort Worth.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/18/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Jack Quarles Whitley of Burleson.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/18/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of James "Buck" Hubbard of Granbury.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/18/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Chess Club of Lake Country Christian School in Fort Worth for its success in the Region II tournament.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/19/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Becky Moeller for being elected president of the Southern Region of the AFL-CIO.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/20/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing El Mariachi Tejano de Sam Houston for its contributions to the Arlington community.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/20/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Chris Miller for his success in the 2009 Texas Academic Decathlon.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the MillerCoors Brewing Company of Fort Worth for receiving the Pro Patria Award from the Texas Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/24/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company of Fort Worth for receiving the Prominence Award from the Texas Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/26/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing William M. Jordan of Fort Worth on the occasion of his retirement from the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/30/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Truevine Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth for participating in the American Heart Association's Search Your Heart program.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/31/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 31, 2009, as REALTOR Appreciation Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
04/01/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems on the occasion of its 20th annual conference.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
04/01/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Chosen Vessel Cathedral in Fort Worth on the occasion of the dedication of its Community Life and Learning Center.
Author:
Davis, Wendy | Harris
Last Action:
04/06/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Harold Patterson of Arlington.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
04/16/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Wanda Collins of Arlington on the occasion of her 85th birthday.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
04/16/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jennifer and Mac Engel on the occasion of the birth of their daughter, Vivian McRae Engel.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/04/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing May 4, 2009, as Architect Appreciation Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/05/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Chris and Diann Stadler for having the Big Greene Tree designated as a Fort Worth Heritage Tree.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/12/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing PATHS Forward in Tarrant County.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/22/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Joe Hidrogo for establishing Round 1 Boxing Gym in Fort Worth.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Judi V. Bishop for her contributions to the YWCA of Fort Worth & Tarrant County.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Bonnie Mae Clayton on the occasion of the Foster family reunion.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Eva Lee Foster-Stout on the occasion of the Foster family reunion.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing J. D. Foster on the occasion of the Foster family reunion.
Author:
Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing June 7 through 13, 2009, as 9-1-1 for Kids Education Week.
Author:
Watson | Davis, Wendy | Ellis | Gallegos | Harris | et al.
Last Action:
05/20/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to disclosure of the individual vote of each member of the Supreme Court of Texas on a petition for review.
Author:
Shapleigh | Carona | Davis, Wendy | Ellis | Eltife | et al.
Last Action:
05/05/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to funding of the Communities In Schools program.
Author:
Carona | Davis, Wendy | Hegar | Huffman | Nelson | et al.
Last Action:
04/29/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the prevention and prosecution of, and punishment prescribed for engaging in, organized criminal activity in a gang-free zone.
Author:
Carona | Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
03/20/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the sale of certain communications equipment and mobile telephone services; providing criminal and civil penalties.
Author:
Harris | Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
01/28/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing January 28, 2009, as Team Arlington Day.
Author:
Ellis | Davis, Wendy | Duncan | Estes | Gallegos | et al.
Last Action:
02/11/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on its centennial anniversary.
Author:
Harris | Averitt | Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
02/17/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 17, 2009, as Mansfield Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Nelson | Davis, Wendy | Harris
Last Action:
02/23/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 25 and 26, 2009, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.
Author:
Nelson | Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
02/25/2009 S Again read
Caption:
Welcoming members of Leadership Hurst-Euless-Bedford Class of 2009 to the State Capitol.
Author:
Nelson | Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
02/25/2009 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing Leadership Southlake for its contributions to the community.
Author:
Nelson | Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
02/25/2009 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing Leadership Colleyville for its contributions to the community.
Author:
Harris | Averitt | Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
04/07/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Mansfield Summit High School girls' basketball team for winning the University Interscholastic League Class 5A state basketball championship.
Author:
West | Carona | Davis, Wendy | Deuell | Ellis | et al.
Last Action:
04/28/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Frederick Martin Baron.
Author:
Nelson | Davis, Wendy | Harris
Last Action:
04/16/2009 S Again read
Caption:
Welcoming members of the Leadership Fort Worth Class of 2009 to the State Capitol.
Author:
Harris | Averitt | Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
04/15/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Vernon Newsom on the occasion of his retirement as superintendent of the Mansfield Independent School District.
Author:
Nelson | Davis, Wendy | Huffman | Shapiro | Van de Putte | et al.
Last Action:
04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing May 10 through 16, 2009, as National Women's Health Week in Texas.
Author:
Nelson | Davis, Wendy | Harris
Last Action:
04/29/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Tim Curry of Tarrant County.
Author:
Harris | Davis, Wendy
Last Action:
05/29/2009 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Proclaiming June 2009 as Texas Scottish History Month.