Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Bonnen
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals with terminally ill spouses for unemployment compensation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/21/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the powers of a county, municipality, or local entity with respect to the regulation of traffic on highways under its jurisdiction.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/21/2007 S Referred to Government Organization
Caption:
Relating to contracts by governmental entities for construction projects and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Swinford
Last Action:
05/18/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a program by the Department of Agriculture to make grants to encourage the construction of facilities that generate electric energy with certain types of agricultural residues, waste, debris, or crops.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/28/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of solar energy panels by a property owners' association.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to a firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the marking of oyster beds.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/03/2007 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the management of coastal public land.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/06/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft committed during a natural disaster.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/06/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to liability of a governmental unit for certain recreational activities.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/16/2007 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to an interim study concerning this state's hunting and fishing license systems.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Smith, Wayne
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain educational requirements applicable to the regulation of the practice of chiropractic.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to workers' compensation subclaims.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to split payments of ad valorem taxes.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/23/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Bonnen
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the required contents of a voter registration certificate.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/17/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain Texas Rangers for burial in the State Cemetery.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to retirement benefits for retired Texas Rangers.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Hardcastle
Last Action:
05/18/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to regulate warning signs appurtenant to certain pipeline facilities; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 15 2007 2:01PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibition of certain insurer restrictions regarding repair of a motor vehicle covered under an insurance policy.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/14/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to coverage for certain towing and storage expenses under a motor vehicle insurance policy.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Smith, Wayne
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the filing of a complaint or referral to juvenile court by a school district against a student for failing to attend school.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/14/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the definition of normal wear in a service contract.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/14/2007 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to publication of the annual financial statement by a school district.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Smith, Wayne
Last Action:
05/17/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting a municipality from enacting regulations on air pollution that apply outside its corporate limits.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/04/2007 S Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Angleton-Danbury Hospital District of Brazoria County, Texas.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/20/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/19/2007 S Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the creation of ship channel security districts by certain populous counties.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/18/2007 S Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption:
Relating to the protection of coastal resources; providing for administrative penalties.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/08/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for receiving approval to provide training to an owner of an on-site sewage disposal system using aerobic treatment in maintaining the system.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a review by the sunset commission of the eminent domain authority of special districts and the abolition of that authority unless continued by the legislature.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to fees for certain commercial licenses issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
05/22/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the management and control of certain port improvements and facilities.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utility systems in certain counties; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to workers' compensation fee guidelines.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/10/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machines and the locations in which amusement redemption machines are operated; providing criminal penalties.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 65; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 509; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Davis, John
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the NASA Area Management District; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a sales and use tax, and issue bonds.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for certain state employees.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/09/2007 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Galveston Grand Beach Management District; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/10/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 10 2007 2:16PM
Caption:
Granting Betty Bardwell permission to sue the State of Texas, The University of Texas Medical Branch of Galveston, and the Office of the Attorney General.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Sponsor:
Keffer, Jim | Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the service of certain officeholders after the expiration of the person's term of office.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/05/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Travis Allan Bryan of Pasadena for establishing House of Brienne, Incorporated.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/21/2007 S Again read
Caption:
Commending the Clear Creek Independent School District for receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/21/2007 S Again read
Caption:
Commending the Clear Creek Independent School District Office of Public Information for winning an Emmy Award.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/21/2007 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing the Clear Creek Independent School District Board of Trustees for being selected as the 2006 Region 4 Outstanding School Board by the Region 4 Education Center in Houston.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/14/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Michael Griffin for receiving the 2007 Quasar Award from the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership.
Author:
Jackson, Mike | Janek
Last Action:
02/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for its accomplishments.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 28, 2007, as Pearland Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of the life of Lance Corporal William Lewis Miller of Pearland.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
02/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Lance Corporal Ryan Adam Miller of Pearland.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/12/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Private First Class Michael Fletcher of Pasadena for his service to his country.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/12/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena for its contributions to chiropractic education.
Author:
Jackson, Mike | Janek
Last Action:
03/20/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 20, 2007, as Brazoria County Day.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/26/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Brooke Alyson Phillips.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/26/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Chaney and Jessica Phillips for establishing B.I.G. Love Cancer Care Services.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Robert George Bisby of Galveston for 50 years as a realtor.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Lee Otis Zapp, Jr., of Galveston for 50 years as a realtor.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Welcoming the Greater Angleton Chamber of Commerce 2007 Leadership Program to the State Capitol.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending David L. Everson, Sr., for his service to the First Union Baptist Church in Galveston.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
03/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Henry Peter Porretto, Jr., of Galveston.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jesse Aaron Schaatt of Angleton on the occasion of his home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Bethany Michele Smith of Richwood on the occasion of her home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Michael Anthony Lopez of West Columbia on the occasion of his home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Mercedez Nikole Lopez of West Columbia on the occasion of her home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jeana Christine Moore of Lake Jackson on the occasion of her home school graduation.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Alanna Winfield for completing the Education in Action leadership training programs.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Jeannette Chin for completing the Education in Action leadership training programs.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
04/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Grace Li for completing the Education in Action leadership training programs.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/02/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Celebrating May 5, 2007, as Sir Stirling Moss Day in Texas.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/02/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Celebrating May 5, 2007, as Carroll Shelby Day in Texas.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Larry and Linda Cernosek on the occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/21/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending the members of the Texas A&M University at Galveston offshore sailing team for their service to others.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/21/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the grand opening of the Historic Dickinson Railroad Center.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/22/2007 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2261.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1090.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of the life of Vernon C. Payne.
Author:
Jackson, Mike
Last Action:
05/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Alma Loucille Smartt Lawler of La Porte.
Author:
Wentworth | Averitt | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor:
Driver | King, Phil | Talton | Rose | Riddle
Last Action:
03/27/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the use of force or deadly force in defense of a person.
Author:
Williams | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | Ellis | et al.
Sponsor:
Smith, Wayne
Last Action:
06/11/2007 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties and other entities with respect to certain transportation projects and to comprehensive development agreements with regard to such projects; authorizing the issuance of bonds; providing penalties.
Author:
Nichols | Averitt | Carona | Ellis | Eltife | et al.
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst | Hill
Last Action:
05/02/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a moratorium on the inclusion of certain provisions in a comprehensive development agreement or the sale of a toll project and to the creation and duties of a study committee.
Author:
Patrick, Dan | Averitt | Brimer | Deuell | Ellis | et al.
Last Action:
01/30/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Providing for the display of the motto "In God We Trust" in the senate chamber.
Author:
Whitmire | Averitt | Brimer | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action:
02/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Requesting that the Legislative Audit Committee examine specified conduct and determine whether a condition of gross fiscal mismanagement exists in the Texas Youth Commission.
Author:
Van de Putte | Jackson, Mike | Janek
Last Action:
03/12/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Seaborne ChalleNGe Corps of Texas for its contributions to the young people of Texas.