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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Sen. Leticia Van de Putte
80th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/29/2026
Number of Bills: 218

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (190):
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
01/23/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for and the administration of the child health plan program.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Eissler
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to safety regulations for certain public school extracurricular activities.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/05/2007 S Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption:
Relating to the residency requirements for tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Corte, Frank | Naishtat
Last Action:
04/13/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Zedler
Last Action:
05/11/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to point-of-sale health warnings for tobacco products.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/02/2007 S Referred to s/c by chair
Caption:
Relating to coverage of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as serious mental illnesses under certain group health benefit plans.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/25/2007 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to dissemination of information concerning immunization against human papillomavirus.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Straus
Last Action:
05/17/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care children to attend prekindergarten classes.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the sale of instructional materials to students of public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
01/29/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to certain political activities by a labor organization or an affiliate of a labor organization that receives state funds; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/25/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the requirement that a career school or college adopt a refund policy for students called to active military service.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Farabee
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Veterans Commission's authority to make performance incentive awards for providing services to veterans.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Noriega, Rick
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to reemployment rights of certain members of the National Guard.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/14/2007 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility to attend prekindergarten classes of a child under the care of a grandparent who has been appointed managing conservator of the child.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Eissler
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to carbon monoxide alarms and smoke detectors in certain residential dwellings.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Noriega, Rick
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to protecting certain members of the Texas National Guard from exposure to depleted uranium and assisting certain members who may have been exposed to obtain federal government services.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Smithee
Last Action:
05/11/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to required disclosures to health benefit plan enrollees regarding professional services provided by certain non-network health care providers; providing administrative penalties.
Author:
Van de Putte | Ogden | Shapleigh | Watson
Last Action:
02/21/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled veterans and recipients of the Purple Heart in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/20/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: Mar 20 2007 3:11PM
Caption:
Relating to the classroom placement of multiple birth siblings in public schools.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/21/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the criminal penalty for endangering certain blind or disabled pedestrians.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/21/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to certain peace officers commissioned by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/02/2007 S Referred to s/c by chair
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain physical injuries that are self-inflicted by a minor.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/21/2007 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to an intensive reading and language intervention pilot program at certain public school campuses.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Straus
Last Action:
04/13/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to allowing a municipal electric utility to enter into hedging contracts for certain commodities.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Strama
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to allowing certain military personnel to receive certain federal and state higher education benefits concurrently.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/02/2007 S Referred to s/c by chair
Caption:
Relating to reimbursement under preferred provider benefit plans for services provided by licensed podiatrists.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Leibowitz
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Edwards Aquifer Authority to adopt rules relating to fire control.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/26/2007 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to transfer of a student of limited English proficiency out of a public school bilingual education or special language program.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/16/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to grants of appropriated money to certain peace officer organizations.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/16/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to political activities of labor organizations that accept certain public funds; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Patrick
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to staff development requirements in public schools and information and assistance for staff regarding instruction of students with disabilities or special health needs.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to use of the money from the Texas Enterprise Fund to benefit small businesses.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/27/2007 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to allowing a school district to charge an impact fee for certain capital improvements.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Noriega, Rick | Escobar
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from tuition and mandatory fees for certain members of the Texas National Guard.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/13/2007 H Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Veterans' Land Board to sell certain loans issued by the Veterans' Land Board.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/06/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of dog fighting.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/06/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses prohibiting animal fighting.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/06/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to incentives offered in relation to certain health benefit plans for participation in programs promoting disease prevention, wellness, and health.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/06/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a lottery game to benefit the permanent fund for veterans' assistance.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/26/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to exempting certain state agencies from certain laws relating to real property transactions.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Menendez
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to conditions of employment for certain peace officers.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/11/2007 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in Bexar County.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a wage increase for education support staff in public schools.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Herrero
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the tuition and fee exemption available to certain military personnel and permitting those personnel to transfer the exemption to a child.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/13/2007 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the registration of a registered financial services company and the authority of its exclusive agents to act as mortgage brokers.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/30/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to motor fuel tax credits for certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities providing public school transportation services to a school district.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on the use of stun guns; providing a penalty.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/08/2007 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to swimming pool safety.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Menendez
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the use of unsafe children's products; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Gonzales
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to notification to a patient of a mental health facility or resident of a residential care facility of the exemption of certain trusts from liability to pay for support.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/08/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
Author:
Van de Putte | Deuell
Last Action:
03/14/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of dietetics and nutrition care services.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/14/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a public awareness campaign concerning certain solicitations for the purchase of prescription drugs.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to insurers as proper parties to suit for damages.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to block grant funding for certain workforce training and employment programs and functions by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Hopson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the compounding of a drug or device by a pharmacist.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to services of a community mental health and mental retardation center.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists employed by a public school.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the boards of trustees and superintendents of independent school districts and of regional education service centers.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to funding for career and technology programs in public schools.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to procedures occurring after a determination of a defendant's incompetency to stand trial.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/04/2007 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption:
Relating to requirements concerning solid waste facilities, including recycling facilities, and to the storage of combustible recyclable materials, including compost and mulch.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/30/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 30 2007 8:24PM
Caption:
Relating to certain permit requirements concerning solid waste facilities, including recycling facilities, that are located on the recharge or transition zone of a sole source aquifer.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/30/2007 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 30 2007 9:40PM
Caption:
Relating to the use of funds in the state municipal solid waste superfund to remediate certain emergency situations.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Thompson
Last Action:
05/21/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons and reports concerning the offense.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for the offense of compelling prostitution.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Thompson
Last Action:
05/18/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to training for peace officers relating to the trafficking of persons.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to funding for the investigation and prosecution of offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Thompson
Last Action:
05/21/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to providing certain notices to be posted on the premises of alcoholic beverage retailers.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Thompson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to requiring certain defendants in common nuisance suits to provide telephone access to and information regarding an information and referral hotline for victims of human trafficking.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to a study of alternatives to the juvenile justice system for children who engage in acts of prostitution.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/20/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the designated doctor's examination under the workers' compensation system.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/20/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to mental health services for women with postpartum depression.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Hochberg
Last Action:
05/17/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the processing of consumer rebates.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/10/2007 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Puente
Last Action:
05/22/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/17/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of certain alcoholic beverages between certain permitted premises.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/24/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to violation surcharges in automobile insurance rating plans.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Rose
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Employers for Education Excellence Award.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/20/2007 S Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
Caption:
Relating to including veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom and their families as priority populations in the community-based mental health care system.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/08/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to veteran's employment preferences.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Villarreal
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to a school district policy for responding to a train derailment near a district school.
Author:
Van de Putte | Lucio
Last Action:
03/20/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and practice of psychological associates.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Haggerty | Madden | Hodge
Last Action:
05/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits based on the claimant's availability to do part-time work.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/09/2007 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.
Author:
Van de Putte | Duncan
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real and tangible personal property used for the production, storage, distribution, or wholesale or retail sale of carbon-free hydrogen.
Author:
Van de Putte | Duncan
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to certain tax exemptions to promote sales and use of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles in this state.
Author:
Van de Putte | Duncan
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the operation of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles.
Author:
Van de Putte | Duncan
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to a loan program for businesses that expand the use of or manufacture, store, distribute, or sell carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.
Author:
Van de Putte | Duncan
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the production of carbon-free hydrogen.
Author:
Van de Putte | Duncan
Last Action:
04/26/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to programs, incentives, and tax exemptions to encourage the use, manufacture, storage, distribution, or sale of carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/16/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a study regarding the confidentiality of prescription information.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/17/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to financial assurance required of certain recycling facilities.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to who may serve process in this state.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the participation of certain retired employees of juvenile probation departments in the group benefits plan for state employees.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the adoption of textbooks and the use of credits for textbooks or other instructional materials in a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Pena
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the offense of organized retail theft.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/07/2007 S No action taken in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of certain first-time students at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses in regard to which the defendant is criminally responsible for the conduct of a person younger than 17 years of age.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/16/2007 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a student outcomes pilot program at Alamo Community College.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of refund anticipation loans; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/03/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to exempting fuel ethanol blended with gasoline from the motor fuels tax.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/27/2007 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a school-based influenza vaccination pilot program.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a study and report of the feasibility of establishing a school-based influenza vaccination pilot program.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to credit card marketing activities at postsecondary educational institutions; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Corte, Frank
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to assistance for local areas affected by defense restructuring.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/10/2007 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to dropout rates in public schools.
Author:
Van de Putte | Janek | West, Royce
Last Action:
04/24/2007 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the implementation of specialized targeted initiatives and other actions necessary to comply with certain settlement agreements.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
05/20/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Memorializing congress to support legislation assuring veterans health care funding and expressing gratitude for their service in the United States Armed Forces.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/26/2007 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Urging Congress to ensure state control of the National Guard.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/25/2007 H Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
Caption:
Requesting the United States Air Force to consider the impact of transferring work from the Port of San Antonio to military depots.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/25/2007 H Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
Caption:
Urging the president of the United States to award the American Defense Service Medal to military personnel serving during the Cold War.
Author:
Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Hopson
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commending the Texas State Board of Pharmacy for 100 years of service to the citizens of Texas.
Author:
Van de Putte | Duncan
Last Action:
04/26/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation 25 percent of the assessed value of real and tangible personal property used for the production, storage, distribution, or wholesale or retail sale of carbon-free hydrogen.
Author:
Van de Putte | Duncan
Last Action:
04/26/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage the use of carbon-free hydrogen energy.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
01/22/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Antonio on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
Author:
Van de Putte | Lucio
Last Action:
01/23/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Aleena Virginia Jimenez of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte | Lucio
Last Action:
01/23/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Mary Cruz of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
01/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Luis Augusto Moreno.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
01/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Joseph W. Kittinger for his contributions to the field of aviation.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
01/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the 23rd anniversary of the Women's Legislative Days conference.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/05/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Arcadia Hernandez Lopez of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/05/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Al J. Notzon III on the occasion of his retirement from the Alamo Area Council of Governments.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/05/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Ana Maria Gonzalez Chadick of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/05/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Fernando Guerra of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/05/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Art and Pam Burdick for receiving the Roy Maas Humanitarian Award.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/05/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Manuel Hernandez of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/13/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 13, 2007, as Kidney Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/13/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Joining Saint Mary's University School of Law and participants in the Minority Pre-Law Student Symposium in honoring Demetrio Rodriguez.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Honoring the Texas veterans who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima during the Pacific campaign of World War II.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Sylvia Anita Diaz.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/21/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 21, 2007, as Texas Pharmacy Day at the Capitol.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Daniel R. Derrico for his contributions to the Alamo Community College District.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
02/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Honorable Joe J. Bernal of San Antonio on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Stephen B. Milam for his contributions to the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Amado S. Hinojosa.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Lisa Rose Flores of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Max T. Martinez of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Matt Taylor for his service with the United States Department of Education.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Susan Marie Calvey of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/07/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Antonio Castillo, Jr., of San Antonio.
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.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/13/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Socorro S. "Cora" Rodriguez of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/13/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Alex Vidal of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/13/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Julia D. "Judy" Karam of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/13/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Lucille G. Martinez of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/13/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Ronnie Brooks on the occasion of his retirement from the TRiO Programs at Texas A&M University--Commerce.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Petra Rivera Elizondo of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/20/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Ernest V. Herrera of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 27, 2007, as Parent Association for the Retarded of Texas Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/22/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Guadalupe "Lupe" Davila of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to support legislation for veterans' health care budget reform.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Erin Kelly Graf of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Mutual of America for establishing the Mutual of America Community Partnership Award.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Don Strange of Texas, Incorporated, for earning the 2006 Mutual of America Community Partnership Award.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/29/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives, Incorporated, for earning the 2006 Mutual of America Community Partnership Award.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/12/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Dreams Fulfilled Through Music and welcoming the Alamo Angels to the Capitol.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/12/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Dillon Thomas Sather for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/12/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Maria del Refugio "Cuca" Rodriguez of Eagle Pass.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Lance Corporal Stephen Joseph Perez.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Buckner Fanning for his service to the San Antonio community.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/17/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Sister Michele O'Brien for her service to the San Antonio community.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/23/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending James Buchanan for his work in bilingual education.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/23/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Lawrence B. Harkless on the occasion of his retirement from The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/23/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 23 through 29, 2007, as Cover the Uninsured Week.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Texas Democratic Women on its 20th anniversary.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing G. W. Brackenridge High School in San Antonio for receiving the 2007 Inspiration Award from the College Board.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/03/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commemorating the life of the Honorable Henry B. Gonzalez.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/09/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Honoring the contributions of the women who served in the military and on the home front during World War II.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/03/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Peter Torres, Jr., of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/03/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Roy Edward Baxter of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte | Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/11/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Manuel P. Berriozabal for receiving an Innovations in Education Award from The University of Texas System.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/09/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing May 9, 2007, as Europe Day.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/08/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the educators who have been selected as the 2007 recipients of the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.
Author:
Van de Putte | Wentworth
Last Action:
05/14/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Encouraging Texans to associate the white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individuals and to exercise caution when driving in proximity to such individuals.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/09/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Robert Cone Perkins of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/09/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Michael David Ramos.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/09/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Ramon E. Carrillo of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Audreyjane "Ajay" Castro of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Vione "Red" Koepp of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Fernando D. "Ferny" Villarreal of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Tecla Kramm on the occasion of her retirement from the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/15/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Gloria Jimenez of San Antonio on the occasion of her retirement from AT&T Services, Incorporated.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/22/2007 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing Charles R. "Chuck" Courtney on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Retailers Association.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/18/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Balthasar Joseph "Balty" Janacek of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/18/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Jose Luis Flores, Sr., of San Antonio.
Author:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commemorating Memorial Day 2007.
Additional Primary Authors (28):
Author:
Hinojosa | Deuell | Nelson | Shapiro | Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Eissler | Vo
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the availability and use of automated external defibrillators at certain school campuses and athletic events, and the creation of a cardiovascular screening pilot program.
Author:
Ellis | Hinojosa | Lucio | Shapleigh | Van de Putte | et al.
Last Action:
01/23/2007 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the minimum wage.
Author:
Deuell | Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/14/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
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:
Watson | Ellis | Eltife | Janek | Shapiro | et al.
Sponsor:
Hochberg
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the clean school bus program.
Author:
Nelson | Averitt | Carona | Deuell | Eltife | et al.
Sponsor:
Eissler
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to physical activity requirements and physical fitness assessment for certain public school students.
Author:
Carona | Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
05/22/2007 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.
Author:
Williams | Averitt | Deuell | Duncan | Eltife | et al.
Last Action:
05/03/2007 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to state financial assistance to school districts that make contributions for social security coverage.
Author:
Lucio | Ellis | Van de Putte | West, Royce
Sponsor:
Lucio III
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the small contractor participation assistance program for certain state construction projects.
Author:
Uresti | Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Menendez | Corte, Frank
Last Action:
06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of defense base development authorities; modifying the power of eminent domain.
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:
Carona | Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
05/28/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt all or part of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans from ad valorem taxation and authorizing a change in the manner of determining the amount of the existing exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled.
Author:
Lucio | Van de Putte
Last Action:
01/23/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of the Honorable Frank L. Madla, Jr., of San Antonio.
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:
Wentworth | Uresti | Van de Putte | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/20/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 20, 2007, Viva San Antonio Day at the State Capitol.
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:
Wentworth | Van de Putte | Watson | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/12/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of James E. Bauerle.
Author:
Ogden | Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Honoring Glen M. Gardner, Jr., of Round Rock for his service to Texas veterans and their families.
Author:
Lucio | Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/21/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 21, 2007, as Smoke Alarm Awareness Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Ellis | Shapleigh | Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/19/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Governor Bill Richardson for his accomplishments on behalf of the citizens of New Mexico.
Author:
Zaffirini | Nelson | Shapiro | Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/27/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Governor's Commission for Women on its 40th anniversary.
Author:
Shapiro | Nelson | Van de Putte | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/28/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Welcoming participants in the Girl Scouts' Legislative Page Program to the Capitol.
Author:
Wentworth | Uresti | Van de Putte | Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/12/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending the groups and individuals who participate in Fiesta San Antonio.
Author:
Wentworth | Van de Putte
Last Action:
04/16/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Hidehiko "T. J." Tajima for his contributions to San Antonio and Texas.
Author:
Shapiro | Carona | Deuell | Estes | Harris | et al.
Last Action:
04/16/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 2007 as Autism Awareness Month.
Author:
Hinojosa | Averitt | Duncan | Ellis | Gallegos | et al.
Last Action:
05/09/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the fourth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.
Author:
Uresti | Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/18/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of David Adolph Berchelmann, Sr., of San Antonio.
Author:
Duncan | Ellis | Eltife | Hinojosa | Janek | et al.
Last Action:
05/25/2007 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Teri Evelyn Flack on the occasion of her retirement.
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