Author:
Christian | Gallego | Deshotel | Kolkhorst | McReynolds
Last Action:
05/19/2009 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition against changing the name of certain public institutions of higher education that are named after state historical figures.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the name of Stephen F. Austin State University.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/30/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a tenant representative as a commissioner of a municipal housing authority.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/06/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to proper venue for certain criminal prosecutions of an elected state officer.
Author:
Christian | Berman
Last Action:
04/23/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to drug testing of certain persons seeking or receiving financial assistance benefits.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/23/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a molecular science building at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/28/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to certain amounts payable by the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
Author:
Christian | Rodriguez
Last Action:
04/14/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to licensing of advanced practice registered nurses and the authority of those nurses to prescribe and order prescription drugs.
Author:
Christian
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
05/30/2009 H Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed: May 30 2009 11:55PM
Caption:
Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting and to the criminal and civil consequences of committing that offense.
Author:
Christian | Gattis | Miller, Sid | Anderson | Kolkhorst
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.
Author:
Christian | Miller, Sid | Fletcher
Last Action:
04/14/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit in the office of the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/16/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to Texas History Month curriculum requirements for students in public schools.
Author:
Christian | Strama | Farabee
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy.
Author:
Christian
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of certain honorably retired special rangers and special Texas Rangers from certain required law enforcement education and training programs regarding persons with mental impairments.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/06/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain justices of the peace to issue a search warrant for a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the performance of an abortion on a woman who is not known to be pregnant; providing penalties.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for speech-language pathologists or audiologists employed by a public school or as faculty members of certain graduate programs at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/08/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to define the line of vegetation bordering a public beach.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for certain nutritional assistance programs and certain nutritional and supportive services.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/29/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on the filing of a suit to remove a house located on a public beach because of a change in the boundary of the beach resulting from a meteorological event.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the application of new requirements for Class II injection wells to be adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to limitations on the location of Class II injection wells.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to testing requirements for certain commercial injection wells.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/27/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to county transportation access plans.
Author:
Christian | Berman
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to sworn complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the administration and use of public or private funds designated for college scholarships.
Author:
Christian | Howard, Charlie
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to procedures to help ensure that certain state agency rules are consistent with the meaning and intent of applicable legislative enactments.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Referred to Public Safety
Caption:
Relating to the duties of a peace officer in connection with the suspension of a driver's license for a failure to pass a blood or breath test for intoxication or the presence of alcohol.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/23/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Reentry Policy Council to review corrections policies, programs, and procedures for inmates released into the community.
Author:
Christian | Paxton | King, Phil
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the abolition of all political subdivision ad valorem taxes.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to parking placard applications by persons with a mobility problem caused by an impairment of vision.
Author:
Christian | Berman | Swinford | Anderson | Harper-Brown
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the teaching of science in public schools.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/25/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the Texas Medical Board.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption:
Directing all state agencies and local governments to ensure that federal stimulus funding be used only to finance one-time, non-recurring expenses that do not require permanent changes to Texas law and that federal stimulus funds received by the state not impact the maintenance of effort required by any public health, public education, or welfare program to attract federal matching funds in the future.
Author:
Christian | Miller, Sid
Last Action:
03/02/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud.
Author:
Christian | Flynn | Callegari | Woolley
Last Action:
03/23/2009 H Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to define a public use for which property may be taken, damaged, or destroyed.
Author:
Christian | Paxton | King, Phil
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing all political subdivision ad valorem taxes.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 19 2009 8:05AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 18, 2009, as Stephen F. Austin State University Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 19 2009 8:05AM
Caption:
Honoring Ed and Gwen Cole of Nacogdoches for their service to the community and to Stephen F. Austin State University.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2009 8:10AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 18 and 19, 2009, as Nacogdoches-SFASU Days at the State Capitol.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2009 8:10AM
Caption:
Honoring author Harold Fickett of Nacogdoches on his literary achievements and his contributions to his community.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring Albert H. Burns of Tenaha for his dedicated community service.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring Mayor George Bowers for his service to the City of Tenaha and surrounding communities.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring the life of Marion Martin Weaver of Center.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 26, 2009, as Shelby County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 2009 8:12AM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Debrah Worsham on the event of Texas Dental Association Legislative Day 2009.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 26 2009 7:53AM
Caption:
In memory of Gene Borders of Center.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2009 7:55AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Healthy Nacogdoches Coalition on winning gold level recognition from the Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption:
Honoring the Stephen F. Austin State University men's basketball team on its achievements during the 2008-2009 season.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2009 11:00AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Young Conservatives of Texas.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2009 11:00AM
Caption:
Honoring Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Wayne Sacia of Wimberley for his service in the U.S. Navy and welcoming him home to Texas.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption:
In memory of Army Specialist Cory Joseph Bertrand of Center.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Jonathon Colby McClellan for his service as legislative director for State Representative Wayne Christian.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Luke Wesley Bullock for his service as a legislative aide for State Representative Wayne Christian.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring David Marshall White for his service as chief of staff for State Representative Wayne Christian.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Tony Keith McDonald for his service as a legislative aide for State Representative Wayne Christian.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Tyler Norris for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Wayne Christian.
Author:
Riddle | Flynn | Christian
Last Action:
02/12/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the procedures for registering to vote and accepting a voter at a polling place.
Author:
Brown, Betty | Christian | Flynn | Berman | Shelton
Last Action:
04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
Author:
Harper-Brown | Christian
Last Action:
04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring the use of an ignition interlock device on conviction of certain intoxication offenses.
Author:
Miller, Sid | Christian
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a commercial disposal well; creating an offense.
Author:
Thompson | Anchia | Burnam | Naishtat | Christian
Last Action:
04/24/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund.
Author:
Miller, Sid | Christian
Last Action:
04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution by the attorney general of campaign finance offenses alleged to have been committed in connection with a state office or an election on a constitutional amendment.
Author:
Miller, Sid | Christian | Guillen
Last Action:
05/23/2009 S Posting rule suspended
Caption:
Relating to hunting of feral hogs by helicopter.
Author:
Paxton | Christian | King, Phil | Hughes | Howard, Charlie
Last Action:
02/23/2009 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption:
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations from state tax revenues.
Author:
Hamilton | McReynolds | Otto | Christian | Frost
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to application requirements and performance standards for agricultural biomass and landfill diversion incentive grants.
Author:
Legler | Christian | Fletcher
Last Action:
04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to required drug testing for applicants and recipients of unemployment compensation benefits.
Author:
Legler | Christian | Fletcher
Last Action:
04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to disqualification for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits for violation of an employer drug testing policy.
Author:
Isett | Paxton | Crabb | Christian
Last Action:
04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to ad valorem tax relief.
Author:
King, Phil | Laubenberg | Harless | Christian | Weber
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
Author:
Laubenberg | Christian
Last Action:
03/03/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the use of funds awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Author:
Elkins | Christian
Last Action:
03/04/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to eligibility to file a sworn complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Christian | Leibowitz
Last Action:
05/12/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the penalties for theft of cattle, horses, exotic livestock, exotic fowl, sheep, swine, or goats.
Author:
McReynolds | Christian
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to abolishing the Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority and to the certification and operation of private sector prison industries programs.
Author:
McReynolds | Christian
Last Action:
05/19/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the duties of a peace officer and the Department of Public Safety in connection with the suspension of a driver's license for a failure to pass a blood or breath test for intoxication or the presence of alcohol.
Author:
Gallego | Miklos | Hodge | Lucio III | Christian
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
05/13/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Gattis | Maldonado | Christian
Last Action:
03/10/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of an adult stem cell research program.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Christian | Aycock
Sponsor:
Shapiro
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to establish uniform standards for publishing cost of attendance information, to conduct student course evaluations of faculty, and to make certain information available on the Internet.
Author:
Paxton | Christian | Hughes
Last Action:
04/14/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to determination of and notification regarding the state compression percentage under the public school finance system and the elimination of property taxes for school district maintenance and operations.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Chisum | Rios Ybarra | Christian
Last Action:
04/08/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the School of Ethics, Western Civilization, and American Traditions at The University of Texas at Austin.
Author:
Madden | Edwards | McReynolds | Christian
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the payment of temporary housing costs for certain individuals who are released or are eligible for release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Author:
Miller, Sid | Christian
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Nursery and Floral Advisory Council and the promotion of Texas nursery and floral industries.
Author:
King, Phil | Bohac | Flynn | Paxton | Christian
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the rainy day fund and dedicating certain surplus revenues to property tax reduction.
Author:
Miller, Sid | Christian
Last Action:
02/19/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the attorney general to prosecute certain offenses arising under the campaign finance laws of this state.
Author:
Paxton | Flynn | Christian
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from motor fuel taxes to the construction of public highways.