Author:
Crownover | King, Phil | Woolley | Hamilton | Escobar
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/23/2007 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
Author:
Hochberg
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to an exception to consent as a defense to assaultive conduct.
Author:
Hochberg | Anchia | Menendez | Bohac
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/17/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to discipline in public schools, including gang-related activity in and around public schools; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Madden | Raymond | Rodriguez
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/20/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2007 1:03PM
Caption:
Relating to resolution of disputes arising under certain construction contracts.
Author:
Smith, Wayne
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the bid bond form of bid deposit for certain special district construction projects.
Author:
Dukes
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the coordination, improvement, and funding of certain programs and services for the prevention of and early intervention in child abuse and neglect.
Author:
Dutton
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to certain payments to or on behalf of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Author:
Cook, Byron
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of certain persons from the requirement that a person who requires disclosure of a social security number adopt a privacy policy.
Author:
Giddings
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offenses of credit card or debit card abuse, false statement to obtain property or credit, and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
Author:
Delisi
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the sharing of information among state agencies.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to requirements for labeling certain drugs.
Author:
Orr
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to participation by certain state employees in a default investment product under a deferred compensation plan.
Author:
Dutton
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the delivery of voter registration certificates.
Author:
Callegari
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/17/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use by an active peace officer of the officer's rank or status to advertise or promote certain private businesses.
Author:
Escobar | McClendon
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to procedures applicable to waivers of the right to counsel in certain adversary judicial proceedings that may result in punishment by confinement.
Author:
Flores
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
04/26/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Lottery Commission and certain laws administered by the commission.
Author:
Van Arsdale
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the award of attorney's fees under the terms of certain contracts with a governmental entity.
Author:
Flores | Lucio III
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/24/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 24 2007 5:02PM
Caption:
Relating to the public posting or other display of Texas bar examination results.
Author:
Farias
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the information that must be included on the face of an appeal bond.
Author:
Harless | Naishtat
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/25/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to information displayed on a disabled parking placard.
Author:
Coleman
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
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.
Author:
Bohac | Pickett | Bailey | Latham | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and adjudication of the offense of graffiti and to the payment and use of a juvenile delinquency prevention and graffiti eradication fee.
Author:
Bolton
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to law enforcement reports concerning the commission of certain offenses and the provision of certain information in those reports to victims of those offenses.
Author:
Corte, Frank
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/23/2007 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to information technology security practices of state agencies.
Author:
Thompson
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting alcoholic beverage license or permit application by certain persons.
Author:
Thompson
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to a registered property tax consultant.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the posting by the General Land Office of information about the process for purchasing commercial real estate from the School Land Board.
Author:
Kolkhorst
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Animal Health Commission; providing penalties.
Author:
Harless
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the issuance and renewal of certain motor vehicle dealer licenses, motor vehicle license plates, and general distinguishing numbers.
Author:
Harless
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/21/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 21 2007 10:19PM
Caption:
Relating to application of certain law relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle manufacturers, converters, distributors, and dealers and enforcement of motor vehicle warranties.
Author:
Paxton | Turner | Smith, Todd
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to treatment of retrospective premiums for group life insurance issued through certain nonprofit membership associations.
Author:
Van Arsdale
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to using county election precincts in every county for any election held on the November uniform election date.
Author:
Farrar
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to exempting certain community development corporations from the Texas Residential Construction Commission Act.
Author:
Bohac | Bailey
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority to operate a mobile food unit, roadside food vendor, or temporary food service establishment in certain counties.
Author:
Smithee
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to prior approval of property and casualty insurance rates under certain circumstances.
Author:
Talton
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to membership and service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain employees.
Author:
Dunnam
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure of the name of a student or minor who is involved in an improper relationship with an educator.
Author:
Bohac | Bailey
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to mobile food units in certain populous counties; providing a penalty.
Author:
Vo | Allen, Alma
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the International Management District; providing authority to impose assessments and taxes and to issue bonds.
Author:
Allen, Alma
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/23/2007 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Spectrum Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Author:
Coleman | Cohen
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the boundaries and board of directors of Harris County Improvement District No. 6.
Author:
Cohen | Coleman
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the Buffalo Bayou Management District.
Author:
Miles | Coleman
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to territory included in, and the validation of acts of, the Greater Southeast Management District.
Author:
Miles
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 10; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Dukes
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
04/11/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commending the Together Rx Access card program and participating pharmaceutical companies for their efforts to help uninsured Texans get prescription medication at reduced rates.
Author:
Gallego | Dunnam | Naishtat | Coleman | Thompson
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of the Honorable Ann Richards, 45th governor of Texas.
Author:
Rodriguez | Hardcastle | Rose | Deshotel | Eissler
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to eliminate the 24-month Medicare waiting period for participants in Social Security Disability Insurance.
Author:
Thompson
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
04/25/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating February 2007 as Black History Month in Texas.
Author:
Noriega, Rick
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
04/25/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of James DeAnda of Houston, retired chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Author:
Dutton
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
04/25/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Deetrice Wallace for being named the 2007 Harris County Teacher of the Year.
Author:
Dutton
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
04/25/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Charles "Tex" Harrison of the Harlem Globetrotters.
Author:
Noriega, Rick
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/10/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Art Briles, head coach of the University of Houston football team, for his achievements.
Author:
Miles
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Bardoli Global for helping students of color to study abroad.
Author:
Coleman
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 4091.
Author:
Miles
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Herriford "John" Williams of New Waverly.
Author:
Allen, Alma | Giddings | Bohac | Turner | Thompson
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/23/2007 S Placed on intent calendar
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.