Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Number of Bills: 29Sponsor (29):
Author:
Keffer, Jim | Rose | Delisi | Morrison | Thompson
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/13/2007 E Effective on adoption of const. amendment
Caption:
Relating to reorganizing certain state institutions that provide financing for cancer research, including creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, and information about certain cancer treatments; granting authority to issue bonds.
Author:
Branch
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
05/08/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the acquisition of certain automated external defibrillators.
Author:
Hughes | Branch
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the renewal of an expired dental license for a dentist practicing voluntary charity care.
Author:
Puente | Laubenberg | Cook, Byron | Farrar | Veasey
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
05/17/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to information regarding umbilical cord blood options.
Author:
Dutton
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to disciplinary action taken against a person required to file a death certificate.
Author:
Parker | Truitt | Zedler | Veasey | Laubenberg
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
05/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an immunization awareness program in certain school districts.
Author:
Delisi
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to health information technology and the creation of the Texas Health Services Authority.
Author:
Flores
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to procurements by the Texas Lottery Commission.
Author:
Delisi
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the state employee wellness program.
Author:
Deshotel | Delisi | Bonnen | Howard, Donna
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
05/11/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to human papillomavirus education programs.
Author:
Hartnett
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to electronic submission of certain information on a death certificate.
Author:
Morrison
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the termination of parental rights with regard to certain abandoned children.
Author:
Delisi
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain duties of the Texas Medical Board in licensing and expert testimony.
Author:
Dukes | Veasey
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an electronic database of physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers participating in the state Medicaid program.
Author:
Truitt
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax for certain transportation systems.
Author:
Parker
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 6 to divide into two districts.
Author:
Isett, Carl
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to implementing a pilot project to simplify, streamline, and reduce costs associated with the Medicaid cost reporting and auditing process for certain providers.
Author:
Naishtat
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the designation by the Department of Family and Protective Services of an individual to consent on behalf of the department to medical care for a child in foster care.
Author:
Pierson | Rose | Truitt | McCall | Parker
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to match certain teens in foster care with adult mentors.
Author:
Delisi
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to registration and regulation of certain discount health plans; providing penalties.
Author:
Parker
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Tradition Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Denton County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Chavez
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the use of electronic signatures in the administration of health and human services programs.
Author:
Rose | Davis, John | Herrero | Hughes | Parker
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to enhancing the health and human services integrated eligibility and benefits determination system to meet the needs of persons in this state.
Author:
Miller
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement and administration of certain programs by the Department of Agriculture.
Author:
Truitt
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
03/26/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating April 2007 as Child Safety Month in Texas.
Author:
McCall
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
05/18/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of successful businessman and Dallas Holocaust Museum cofounder Martin Donald.
Author:
Isett, Carl
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the Woodturners of North Texas for their service to the community and to members of the U.S. armed forces.
Author:
Harper-Brown
Sponsor:
Nelson | Shapiro
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Extending deepest sympathy to the families of the victims of the tragedy at Virginia Tech, and to the students, faculty, and staff of the university.
Author:
Keffer, Jim | Rose | Delisi | Morrison | Thompson
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
05/29/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of scientific research of all forms of human cancer.