Author:
Guerra | Raney | Muñoz, Jr. | Sheffield | Lucio III
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to certain fees charged for the adjudication of pharmacy benefit claims.
Author:
Guerra | Muñoz, Jr. | Lucio III | Blanco
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
Author:
Guerra | Martinez, "Mando" | Longoria | Muñoz, Jr. | Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/10/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Hidalgo County Healthcare District; decreasing the possible maximum rate of a tax.
Author:
Guerra | Muñoz, Jr. | Lucio III | Zerwas | Sheffield
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to Medicaid billing for the services of substitute dentists.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
04/29/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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:
Guerra
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/29/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the operations of health care funding districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority and rights of pharmacy services administrative organizations to conduct the business of independent pharmacies with respect to certain pharmacy benefits.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
04/23/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the offense of passing a school bus; increasing a fine.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
04/28/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a tactical training center in Hidalgo County by the Department of Public Safety.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to the construction or development of certain continuing care facilities.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to a provider's right to an administrative hearing on a proposed recoupment of an overpayment or debt by the office of inspector general for the Health and Human Services Commission.
Author:
Guerra
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies.
Author:
Guerra | Zerwas | Laubenberg | Lucio III | Sheffield
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to reimbursement for home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 19 2015 2:53PM
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that certain persons convicted of the offense of using a wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped be allowed to perform community service.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 19 2015 2:53PM
Caption:
Relating to evidence in a civil action concerning the provision and cost of certain services.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 19 2015 2:53PM
Caption:
Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees.
Author:
Guerra | Muñoz, Jr. | Bohac | Lucio III
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program in certain school districts to develop computer science education and professional development opportunities.
Author:
Guerra | Blanco
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to immigration visa waivers for physicians.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to identification and implementation of hospital funding solutions.
Author:
Guerra | Parker
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/25/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to financing arrangements between political subdivisions and private entities for the implementation of pay for success initiatives.
Author:
Guerra | Muñoz, Jr. | Martinez, "Mando" | Canales | Longoria
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/25/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 25 2015 5:35PM
Caption:
Urging Hidalgo County to reduce its tax rate upon establishment of the Hidalgo County Healthcare District.
Author:
Guerra | Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Longoria
Last Action:
02/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 19 2015 8:24AM
Caption:
In memory of McAllen Commissioner Scott Crane.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
02/25/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2015 5:12PM
Caption:
Congratulating the McAllen Fire Department on winning the 2014 Good Morning America 5-Alarm Firefighters Challenge.
Author:
Guerra | Oliveira | Longoria | Martinez, "Mando" | Lucio III
Last Action:
03/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2015 1:17PM
Caption:
Congratulating The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine on its receipt of a grant from the United Health Foundation.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
03/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2015 1:01PM
Caption:
In memory of Yusef A. Mohamed of McAllen.
Author:
Guerra | Longoria | Muñoz, Jr.
Last Action:
03/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2015 1:22PM
Caption:
Honoring the nonprofit Sustainable Dairy Goat Initiative for its work in Hidalgo County.
Author:
Guerra | Howard | Muñoz, Jr. | Canales | Longoria
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2015 12:09PM
Caption:
Honoring the individuals who are providing humanitarian assistance to immigrants in McAllen.
Author:
Guerra | Canales
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2015 4:38PM
Caption:
Honoring Terri Drefke for her 25 years of service with the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
02/12/2015 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions: Feb 12 2015 12:09PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 10, 2015, as South Texas ISD Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
02/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2015 9:29AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 10, 2015, as South Texas ISD Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
03/09/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2015 1:43PM
Caption:
Recognizing city of Palmhurst Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
03/09/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2015 1:43PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 11, 2015, as Texas Easter Seals Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2015 7:44PM
Caption:
Honoring Jody Nelsen of Edinburg for her work as president of the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Board of Directors.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2015 7:47PM
Caption:
Congratulating Eugene Gutierrez Jr. of McAllen on his receipt of the Congressional Gold Medal.
Author:
Guerra | Muñoz, Jr. | Canales | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
03/20/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2015 7:27AM
Caption:
Commending April Lopez of McAllen for her heroism in saving a man's life.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 11:46AM
Caption:
Commending former Colonel Frank Plummer of McAllen for his military service.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 11:44AM
Caption:
Commending former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Antonio Cordova of Mission for his military service.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
05/26/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2015 9:15AM
Caption:
Commending Mujeres Unidas/Women Together for its service to Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
05/25/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2015 5:21PM
Caption:
Congratulating the McAllen Independent School District Business Office on its receipt of a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.
Author:
Guerra | Muñoz, Jr.
Last Action:
06/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2015 1:44PM
Caption:
Congratulating Johnathan Simcha Weisfeld-Hinojosa on his service in the office of State Representative Bobby Guerra as a participant in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 1:02PM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Gary Mounce on his retirement from The University of Texas--Pan American.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
06/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2015 1:46PM
Caption:
Recognizing Professor Glynn Morgan for 52 years of service at The University of Texas--Pan American.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2015 2:15PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Monitor newspaper on its fine showing in the 2015 Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Headliners Excellence in Journalism Awards.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2015 2:08PM
Caption:
Congratulating the McAllen Memorial High School boys' golf team on winning the District 30-6A championship.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
06/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2015 1:45PM
Caption:
Recognizing J. J. Avila for his athletic achievements.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2015 4:03PM
Caption:
Congratulating the members of the Sharyland North Junior High School chess team on their third-place finish at the National Junior High Championship.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2015 4:06PM
Caption:
Congratulating the students from Edinburg North High School on their performance in the 2015 National Science Bowl regional competition.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2015 1:26PM
Caption:
Congratulating members of the King's Guard Chess Club from Melissa Dotson Betts Elementary School in Edinburg on qualifying to compete at the 2015 National Elementary Championship.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2015 2:16PM
Caption:
In memory of K-9 partner Indy of the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
05/27/2015 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions: May 27 2015 8:26PM
Caption:
In memory of Nelson Reyes Salinas, governmental affairs manager for the Texas Association of Business and former legislative staff member.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
06/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2015 2:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating Johnathan Simcha Weisfeld-Hinojosa on his service in the office of State Representative Bobby Guerra as a participant in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
06/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2015 4:37PM
Caption:
In memory of Nelson Reyes Salinas, governmental affairs manager for the Texas Association of Business and former legislative staff member.
Author:
Guerra
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 10:40AM
Caption:
Commending Rick Diaz for his contributions to KRGV-TV and to the people of the Rio Grande Valley on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Alonzo | Guerra | Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/22/2015 H Left pending in committee
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:
Wu | Israel | Guerra | Rose
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/15/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the sealing of certain court documents filed electronically in a child protection suit.
Author:
Wu | Moody | Phelan | Guerra
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a prosecutor in a juvenile case to appeal certain judicial decisions.
Author:
Alonzo | Guerra
Last Action:
04/29/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans of mammograms performed by certain health care providers.
Author:
Alonzo | Vo | Guerra
Last Action:
05/14/2015 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
Author:
Wu | Guerra | Minjarez | Guillen
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
05/23/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 23 2015 2:42AM
Caption:
Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault.
Author:
Longoria | Guerra | Canales
Last Action:
04/28/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for damages to real property suffered as a result of a person evading arrest or detention.
Author:
Hernandez | Sheets | Guerra
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to coverage for supplemental breast cancer screening under certain health benefit plans.
Author:
Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra | Guillen | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
02/25/2015 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 25 2015 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to a student election to select the athletics nickname of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Raney | Fallon | Guerra
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to notice, reporting, and records requirements for holders of certain personal property that is or may be presumed abandoned.
Author:
Zerwas | Guerra | Farney | Miller, Rick | Guillen
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the administration of epinephrine by pharmacists.
Author:
Laubenberg | Burkett | Coleman | Guerra | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
05/11/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the reimbursement of providers for the provision of certain home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
Author:
Laubenberg | Coleman | Guerra | Bonnen, Greg | Giddings
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the provision of telemedicine medical services in a school-based setting, including the reimbursement of providers under the Medicaid program for those services.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Canales | Guerra | Lucio III | Guillen
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Lozano | Guerra | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action:
03/11/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 11 2015 6:14PM
Caption:
Relating to franchise tax and insurance premium tax credits for investment in certain communities; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
Author:
Oliveira | Flynn | Anderson, Charles "Doc" | Guerra | Walle
Last Action:
05/07/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to notice by a property owner to a mortgage servicer that the owner intends to enter into a contract with a property tax lender.
Author:
Laubenberg | Coleman | Guerra | Bonnen, Greg | Fallon
Last Action:
05/18/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to developing a program to provide telemedicine medical services to certain children.
Author:
Parker | Burkett | Guerra
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies.
Author:
Bernal | Howard | Muñoz, Jr. | Sheffield | Guerra
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to coverage for diagnostic mammography under certain health benefit plans.
Author:
Sheffield | Miller, Rick | Guerra
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the processing and payment of claims for reimbursement by providers under Medicaid.
Author:
Bohac | Guerra
Last Action:
04/21/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a technology applications course allotment under the foundation school program.
Author:
Bohac | Guerra
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development for public school teachers.
Author:
Cook | Guerra | Alonzo
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional instruction permit; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
01/28/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jan 28 2015 12:13PM
Caption:
Honoring the members of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees on the occasion of School Board Recognition Month.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Canales | Longoria | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
02/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 19 2015 8:26AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 11, 2015, as Mid-Valley Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 10:12AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 5, 2015, as Mission Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra | Canales | Martinez, "Mando" | Longoria
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 10:43AM
Caption:
Recognizing the South Texas College Dual Enrollment Academies program on being named a 2014 Examples of Excelencia finalist.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 11:52AM
Caption:
Congratulating Karla Espinosa of Mission on her selection as a Distinguished Finalist in the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 10:29AM
Caption:
Congratulating Mariachi Oro of McAllen High School for winning Class 6A of the 2015 MASBA/UIL High School State Mariachi Competition.
Author:
Guillen | Guerra
Last Action:
03/27/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2015 9:22PM
Caption:
In memory of Horacio Paul Guerra III of Rio Grande City.
Author:
Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Honoring Jacqueline Sandoval for her participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
Author:
Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 10:06AM
Caption:
Honoring Lesley Andrea Marin for her participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
Author:
Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 10:08AM
Caption:
Honoring Carlos Aguayo for his participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.
Author:
Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Honoring Shauna Miller for her participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.