Author:
Hinojosa | Eltife | Nelson
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to excepting certain appropriations from computations regarding the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Crownover | Herrero
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on public school and open-enrollment charter school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.
Author:
Hinojosa | Nelson
Sponsor:
Guerra
Last Action:
05/15/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to certain fees charged for the adjudication of pharmacy benefit claims.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/05/2015 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Gutierrez
Last Action:
05/26/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on the use and possession of e-cigarettes on school property or at school-related or school-sanctioned activities.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Alvarado | Collier | Guillen | Isaac | Paddie
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
Author:
Hinojosa | Rodríguez
Last Action:
01/26/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to authorizing a marriage between two persons of the same sex in this state and repealing the statutory prohibition against the recognition of a civil union or similar relationship entered into in another state between two persons of the same sex.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/26/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the supervised reentry into the community of certain inmates nearing their date of discharge from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Murphy
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the enterprise zone program.
Author:
Hinojosa | Eltife
Last Action:
01/27/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to excepting certain appropriations from computations regarding the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/27/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/04/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/27/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
Author:
Hinojosa | Garcia | Rodríguez
Last Action:
01/27/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; creating an offense.
Author:
Hinojosa | Birdwell | Campbell | Nelson | Schwertner
Sponsor:
Raymond
Last Action:
05/28/2015 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.
Author:
Hinojosa | Birdwell | Campbell | Nelson | Schwertner
Sponsor:
Gonzales, Larry | Raymond
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the authority and duties of the office of inspector general of the Health and Human Services Commission.
Author:
Hinojosa | Birdwell | Campbell | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action:
03/19/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Investment Council, including assumption of the duties of the Texas Skill Standards Board.
Author:
Hinojosa | Birdwell | Campbell | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action:
05/01/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: May 1 2015 3:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/31/2015 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; affecting surcharges.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/02/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of tax-supported bonds by certain school districts and increasing the tax rate limitation on the issuance of those bonds.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Leach
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the prioritization of certain available legal defense services when appointing representation for an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio | Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Muñoz, Jr.
Last Action:
05/23/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
King, Susan
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the amount the Texas Military Preparedness Commission may grant to local governmental entities for certain purposes.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Pickett
Last Action:
05/19/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the amount of money transferred monthly from the state highway fund to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/30/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the numbering of local and state propositions on the ballot.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/02/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/15/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/18/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for adoption by a state agency of rules that may have an adverse economic effect on small businesses and micro-businesses.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/18/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to orders of nondisclosure issued for records of certain fine-only misdemeanors; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Hinojosa | Rodríguez
Sponsor:
Allen
Last Action:
05/23/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to providing inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with information regarding reentry and reintegration resources.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/23/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Apr 30 2015 9:33PM
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan.
Author:
Hinojosa | Bettencourt
Last Action:
04/29/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/30/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers against public school students.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
04/29/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the Hidalgo County Healthcare District; decreasing the possible maximum rate of a tax.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of certain payments received by health care providers for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to reimbursement for ambulance services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/09/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the transfer or termination of certain timeshare interests.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the right of a person to enter the person's residence or former residence accompanied by a peace officer to recover certain personal property; creating an offense.
Author:
Hinojosa | Kolkhorst
Last Action:
03/10/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain barrier island coastal municipalities.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to municipal authority to regulate wind turbines in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the deadline for certain taxing units to provide notice of the unit's proposed property tax rate.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Turner, Sylvester
Last Action:
05/22/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the appeal of waiver of jurisdiction and transfer to criminal court in juvenile cases.
Author:
Hinojosa | Ellis
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to jury instructions regarding eyewitness identification testimony in certain criminal cases.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Darby
Last Action:
06/15/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to exempting emergency preparation supplies from the sales and use tax for a limited period.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/14/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a county auditor in certain counties.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/09/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to increasing the optional county fee for registering a motor vehicle.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Turner, Sylvester
Last Action:
05/26/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to penalties for certain criminal offenses regarding operating a motor vehicle; imposing a fee and changing a surcharge.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Herrero
Last Action:
06/15/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Referred to Public Education: May 14 2015 12:12AM
Caption:
Relating to the reporting of criminal history record information of educators and other public school employees who engage in certain misconduct.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of certain permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of public insurance adjusters.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/16/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of secondary market transactions related to the business of life settlements; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Moody
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to allowing certain defendants to successfully complete education at a substance abuse treatment facility in lieu of attending an education program; changing required conditions of community supervision for certain defendants.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to requiring notice of the scheduling of an execution date and the issuance of a warrant of execution.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Geren | Herrero
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Forensic Science Commission, the accreditation of crime laboratories, and the licensing and regulation of forensic analysts; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational license.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
04/23/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the operations of health care funding districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/18/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/18/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Hidalgo County.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to transferring to the Texas Workforce Commission certain duties of the comptroller related to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/18/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Coleman
Last Action:
05/21/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the provision and administration of indigent defense services.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/18/2015 S Referred to s/c on Border Security by Pres
Caption:
Relating to state border security activities.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/25/2015 S Corrected comm. report printed & distributed: May 25 2015 2:29PM
Caption:
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Darby | Howard
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to exemption from the sales tax for certain water-efficient products for a limited period.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/18/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to treatment under the school finance system for certain school districts of maintenance and operations revenue in excess of the local share requirement.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Referred to Appropriations: May 4 2015 7:19PM
Caption:
Relating to the compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/23/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 23 2015 2:38PM
Caption:
Relating to access to criminal history record information by a county tax assessor-collector.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/24/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Guerra | Muñoz, Jr.
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 83 in Hidalgo County as the World War II Veterans 349th Regt. 88th Inf. Div. Memorial Highway.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/29/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the diversion and use of marine seawater, including the development of marine seawater desalination projects, integrated marine seawater desalination and power projects, and facilities for the storage, conveyance, and delivery of desalinated marine seawater.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/08/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the procedure by which the assessor for a taxing unit is required to provide certain ad valorem tax-related information to a property owner or the owner's agent.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/24/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain judges in criminal cases to review and modify a bail bond set by a municipal court judge or justice of the peace.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/24/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the use of Texas Emissions Reduction Plan funds for the diesel emissions reduction incentive program.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/24/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to immigration visa waivers for physicians.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Herrero
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to expanding the powers and duties of the office of capital writs and renaming the office of capital writs the office of capital and forensic writs.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/24/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to funding for and a study of county health care services.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/24/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/24/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on requiring a defendant to enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere as a condition of entering certain pretrial intervention programs.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/24/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of an infrastructure improvement council by the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/24/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education; providing for a fee.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
05/15/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to citrus pest and disease management.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/12/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System Supplemental plan.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of Texas Emissions Reduction Plan funds.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
05/26/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the fee imposed on certain property owners by a county for the establishment of street lights along a county road.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/28/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the promotion of tourism related to the musical heritage of this state.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
Author:
Hinojosa | Rodríguez | Uresti | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas-Mexico Commission.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the authority and obligations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the control of access to state highways by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to property tax lenders and property tax loans.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the payment of property taxes through the use of property tax loans or other means.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/14/2015 S Placed on local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the election of certain county bail bond board members.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/12/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the release of bulk criminal history record information by certain individuals and agencies.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts in Hidalgo County.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
Caption:
Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/15/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's authority to contract with federal agencies to provide healthcare to veterans.
Author:
Hinojosa
Sponsor:
Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases and for recording certain documents in Hidalgo County and Cameron County.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to identification and implementation of hospital funding solutions.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to space utilization and online enrollment requirements for the issuance of revenue bonds by certain public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/29/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Sponsor:
Guerra
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Urging Hidalgo County to reduce its tax rate upon establishment of the Hidalgo County Healthcare District.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/11/2015 S Referred to Administration
Caption:
Designating September as Valley Voter Awareness Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2015.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/30/2015 H Received from the Senate
Caption:
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1356.
Author:
Hinojosa | Eltife | Nelson
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Author:
Hinojosa | Eltife
Last Action:
01/27/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/08/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of bonds and notes in the military value revolving loan account.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/21/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Dana Lechner for being selected as the 2015 Firefighter of the Year.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/21/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Elizabeth Chu Richter for being named president of the American Institute of Architects for 2015.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/21/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Michael Mohun III for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/21/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Linda Bridges.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/21/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Valdemar Gomez.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
01/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine for receiving a grant from the United Health Foundation.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
01/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Scott Crane of McAllen.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
01/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Elva Longoria Cortez of McAllen.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Peter Salazar for being named the 2015 Prevention Officer of the Year.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Margaret Louise Cawood of McAllen.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/27/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Frank Brogan on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
01/27/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Mission Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees on the occasion of School Board Recognition Month.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/02/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Diana Barrera on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
02/09/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 10, 2015, as South Texas Independent School District Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/09/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 18, 2015, as Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/09/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Lorette Williams on being elected president of the Texas School Public Relations Association.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/09/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 9, 2015, as Palmview Day.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
02/10/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 10, 2015, as Rio Grande Valley Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/10/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 10, 2015, as Texas State Aquarium Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/17/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Del Mar College in Corpus Christi for its contributions to the Coastal Bend community.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/17/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 17, 2015, as Jim Wells County Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/18/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 18, 2015, as Communities In Schools Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/24/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Edinburg High School Bobcat Cheerleaders for winning a national championship.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/24/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Antonio Botello Jr. of Alice.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/24/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Al Ogletree for being named the 2015 Presidential Pillar.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/25/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 25, 2015, as Transit Day.
Author:
Hinojosa | Kolkhorst | Lucio | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/25/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing February 25, 2015, as Coastal Bend Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/03/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the Boys and Girls Clubs in Texas for the services they provide.
Author:
Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action:
03/10/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing April E. Lopez for her contributions to the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/10/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Karla Espinosa for receiving a Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/10/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing March 5, 2015, as Mission Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
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03/19/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Shen Yun Performing Arts on the occasion of its Corpus Christi performances.
Author:
Hinojosa
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03/23/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Congratulating the McAllen High School Mariachi Oro band for winning a state championship.
Author:
Hinojosa
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03/24/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing March 24, 2015, as La Joya Independent School District Day.
Author:
Hinojosa
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03/24/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Congratulating Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for receiving the 2014 Lumen Christi Award.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/30/2015 S Again read
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Recognizing the dedication of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument.
Author:
Hinojosa
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03/25/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Congratulating the Palmview High School Mariachi Los Lobos band for winning a state mariachi competition.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/30/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing September 28 through October 2, 2015, as Malnutrition Awareness Week in Texas.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/31/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Mariachi Azul Y Plata of the Ben Bolt Palito Blanco Independent School District for winning a state championship.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Oscar Soliz.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/09/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Congratulating the South Texas College Dual Enrollment Academies program on being named a 2014 Examples of Excelencia finalist.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Charlie Ramirez for receiving a Texas Department of Public Safety 40-Year Service Award.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the debut of Fiesta de la Flor in Corpus Christi.
Author:
Hinojosa
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04/14/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the Wild Horse Desert Round-Up BBQ Cook-Off.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/20/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.
Author:
Hinojosa
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04/23/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the Sustainable Dairy Goat Initiative for its humanitarian efforts.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/04/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Congratulating Jesus Razo on his selection as a finalist for the 2015 H-E-B Excellence in Education Rising Star Award.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/04/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing May 2015 as Hepatitis C Awareness Month.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/05/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing September 2015 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/05/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Honoring Kaitlyn Jankovsky for her bravery in fighting cancer.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Floyd D. Simpson.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/11/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Congratulating Matthew Martinez on his selection as the 2015 Mr. Windfest.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Wesley Pickett Dorough for his service to the nation.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Robert Burns McLeaish Jr.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Martin Lopez for his service to our nation's veterans.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/19/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Becky Moeller on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/22/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Foster Edwards on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/22/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Raul Vasquez on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/22/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Commending Adrian Nicolas Moreno for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the B. L. Gray Junior High School chess team for its achievements at the National Junior High Chess Championships.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the Sharyland North Junior High School chess team for its achievements at the National Junior High Chess Championships.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Commending Reece Teplicek for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Kirk and Cassandra Logan of Gospel Express.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Rosendo DeLeon.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/30/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 2645.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/31/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 928.
Author:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/01/2015 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Pedro Saucedo.
Author:
Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
06/15/2015 E See remarks for effective date
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Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes.
Author:
Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the computation of and to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.
Author:
Schwertner | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: May 5 2015 5:28PM
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Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
Author:
Nelson | Eltife | Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Referred to Finance
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Relating to state tax reductions and the limit on appropriations from certain state tax revenue for a state fiscal biennium.
Author:
Nelson | Hinojosa | Seliger
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
06/03/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
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Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of certain assets from the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association to the permanent fund supporting graduate medical education and the authority of the association to issue new policies.
Author:
Nelson | Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Schwertner
Sponsor:
Price | Raymond | Dutton | Burkett | Gonzales, Larry
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E See remarks for effective date
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.
Author:
Nelson | Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Schwertner
Sponsor:
Price | Raymond | Dutton | Burkett | Gonzales, Larry
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E See remarks for effective date
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Relating to the transfer of certain occupational regulatory programs and the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.
Author:
Nelson | Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Schwertner
Sponsor:
Raymond | Burkett | Price | Zerwas | Keough
Last Action:
05/15/2015 E See remarks for effective date
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Health Services Authority as a quasi-governmental entity and the electronic exchange of health care information.
Author:
Campbell | Birdwell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action:
03/11/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
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Relating to the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.
Author:
Schwertner | Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Nelson
Sponsor:
Burkett | Price | Raymond | Dutton | Gonzales, Larry
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E See remarks for effective date
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services and procedures applicable to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations of child abuse and neglect, and conservatorship of a child; affecting fee amounts and authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Campbell | Birdwell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Sponsor:
Burkett
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E See remarks for effective date
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
Author:
Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action:
02/23/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
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Relating to the continuation of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities.
Author:
Schwertner | Birdwell | Nelson | Campbell | Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
Author:
Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Sponsor:
Burkett | Raymond
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Author:
Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action:
05/19/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
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Relating to the functions and duties of the University Interscholastic League.
Author:
Campbell | Birdwell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Referred to Education
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; providing for the ad valorem tax rate to be imposed after annexation of an insolvent or inoperative school district.
Author:
Campbell | Birdwell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action:
04/28/2015 S Left pending in committee
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Relating to the transfer of driver and traffic safety education from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; changing the amounts of certain fees.
Author:
Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action:
03/10/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
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Relating to the functions and operation of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Author:
Rodríguez | Burton | Hinojosa | Perry
Last Action:
04/30/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
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Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Author:
Perry | Eltife | Hinojosa | Rodríguez
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
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Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Birdwell | Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/18/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
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Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court.
Author:
Watson | Creighton | Ellis | Hinojosa | Huffman | et al.
Sponsor:
Smithee
Last Action:
05/15/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the oath of a person admitted to practice law in the State of Texas.
Author:
Rodríguez | Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/04/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
Author:
Uresti | Hinojosa | Huffman
Last Action:
02/24/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
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Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes and tobacco products; providing penalties.
Author:
Schwertner | Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Nelson
Last Action:
02/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
Author:
West | Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/16/2015 S Referred to Finance
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Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas.
Author:
Burton | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Sponsor:
Canales | White, James | Elkins
Last Action:
05/22/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
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Relating to requiring a peace officer to obtain a warrant to search a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
Author:
Garcia | Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Referred to Natural Resources: May 23 2015 3:23PM
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Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and boards of trustees of municipal port facilities.
Author:
Watson | Hinojosa | Lucio | Seliger | Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Howard
Last Action:
05/23/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the date for publication of the factors considered for admission to a new graduate and professional program.
Author:
Seliger | Estes | Fraser | Hinojosa | Nichols | et al.
Sponsor:
Anchia
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E Signed by the Governor
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Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports.
Author:
Rodríguez | Ellis | Garcia | Hinojosa | Lucio | et al.
Last Action:
03/23/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
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Urging Congress to update Voting Rights Act provisions to protect against voter discrimination.
Author:
Lucio | Hinojosa | Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/19/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
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Urging the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to select the Rio Grande Valley region as the next expansion site for the Healthy Incentives Pilot program.
Author:
Nelson | Eltife | Hinojosa
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Author:
Rodríguez | Hinojosa
Last Action:
02/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
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Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
Author:
Garcia | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
03/19/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Extending condolences to the families of the missing students from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico.
Author:
Rodríguez | Garcia | Hinojosa | Lucio | Menéndez | et al.
Last Action:
04/16/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the eighth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.
Author:
Zaffirini | Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/25/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Terry Bruce Burkett.
Author:
Lucio | Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Rick Diaz on the occasion of his retirement.