Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/17/2011 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 | Flynn
Last Action:
03/08/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education to participate in a state employees group benefits program.
Author:
Christian | Flynn
Last Action:
02/18/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to electronic textbooks, state-developed open-source textbooks, and other instructional materials for public schools.
Author:
Christian | Huberty | Craddick | Hilderbran | Cook
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a hospital district's use of tax revenue to finance the performance of an abortion.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/26/2011 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to the murder of certain individuals protected under a court order as a capital offense.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/22/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain restrictions on funds administered by the Department of Agriculture.
Author:
Christian | Flynn | Chisum
Last Action:
03/31/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of county auditors.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/21/2011 H Referred to Higher Education
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:
02/21/2011 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
Caption:
Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/21/2011 H Referred to County Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the dissolution of certain bail bond boards.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/21/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to where a justice of the peace court is held.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/23/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to where certain justice of the peace courts may be held.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Timber Springs Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
Author:
Christian | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action:
04/20/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses to make medical diagnoses and to prescribe and order prescription drugs and devices.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/28/2011 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to certain amounts payable by the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
Author:
Christian | Lucio III | Zedler | Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting.
Author:
Christian | Hopson | Hughes | Flynn
Last Action:
04/27/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties.
Author:
Christian | Harper-Brown | Flynn
Last Action:
02/28/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the time at which life begins.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the continuing education requirements for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/07/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a tenant representative as a commissioner of a municipal housing authority.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/02/2011 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
Caption:
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are victims or whose immediate family members are victims of sexual assault.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/27/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants in certain counties.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/03/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
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:
03/03/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to payment of expenses for certain elections.
Author:
Christian
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of commercial fertilizer regulations to a substance containing animal manure or plant remains.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/08/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to polling places for runoff elections in certain small counties.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/08/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the administration by certain nurses and occupational therapists of treatments, medication, or therapy ordered by a health care practitioner.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/10/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the selection of the presiding officer of and voting requirements for action by the Texas Ethics Commission.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to notification of local groundwater conservation districts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality when groundwater contamination is found.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/15/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the absence of a student from school to visit with a parent or guardian who will be or has been deployed on military duty.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/15/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that is not held jointly with a county election.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/15/2011 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption:
Relating to academic requirements for issuance of an instruction permit by the Department of Public Safety or a driver education school.
Author:
Christian | Dutton
Last Action:
04/11/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring the comptroller to provide notice to a person who will be regarded as a retailer or seller for purposes of sales and use tax.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/18/2011 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption:
Relating to notice provided to certain local officials regarding the use of land application to treat and dispose of certain oil and gas waste.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to the rate and amount of the sales and use taxes imposed on certain equipment sold, leased, or used by certain data centers.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/18/2011 H Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption:
Relating to the stringency of requirements imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/18/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the sworn complaint procedures of the Texas Ethics Commission.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/18/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a statewide district court with exclusive, original jurisdiction over certain cases and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 200th Judicial District.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/10/2011 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to seller's disclosure regarding the presence of contaminants on residential real property.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/23/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the waiting period for certain spouses filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
Author:
Christian | Paxton
Last Action:
04/21/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Expressing opposition to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Author:
Christian | Howard, Charlie | King, Phil | Cain | Flynn
Last Action:
02/21/2011 H Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/21/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting any political subdivision of this state from imposing ad valorem taxes.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/24/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a hospital district from using tax revenue to finance the performance of an abortion.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting residential real property from ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/03/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment giving the attorney general exclusive authority to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/10/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the number, method of appointment, and terms of the Texas Ethics Commission members and the term and selection of the presiding officer of the Texas Ethics Commission.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/07/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 7 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Commemorating the dedication of a Texas State Historical Marker at the First United Methodist Church of Buna.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/18/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2011 8:07AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 16 and 17, 2011, as Nacogdoches-SFA Days at the State Capitol.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/04/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 4 2011 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Malcolm Samuel Weaver of Center for his contributions to East Texas.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
02/18/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2011 8:07AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 16, 2011, as Stephen F. Austin State University Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Commemorating the 31st anniversary of Young Conservatives of Texas.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Recognizing the members of the Young Conservatives of Texas who are serving as interns and legislative aides for the first time during the 82nd Texas Legislature.
Author:
Christian | Landtroop | White
Last Action:
04/05/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2011 9:45AM
Caption:
Recognizing April 20, 2011, as "Retire in Texas Day" and commending the GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Community program and its participants.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
04/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2011 9:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 31, 2011, as Shelby County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/29/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2011 6:25PM
Caption:
Commending Jonathon McClellan on his service as chief of staff to State Representative Wayne Christian.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 9:00AM
Caption:
Commending Brady Colby for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Wayne Christian.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 9:00AM
Caption:
Commending Wesley Luke Bullock on his service as legislative director for State Representative Wayne Christian.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/29/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2011 6:25PM
Caption:
Commending Travis McCormick for his service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Wayne Christian.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2011 1:30PM
Caption:
Congratulating Christopher Herrington on the occasion of his retirement as a teacher at the Martin School of Choice in Nacogdoches.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2011 4:40PM
Caption:
Commending Cameron Harley for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Wayne Christian.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/29/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2011 6:25PM
Caption:
Honoring teacher and coach Kay Butler for her service to the Buna Independent School District.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/29/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2011 6:25PM
Caption:
Commending Gabriele Nestande for her service as an administrative aide in the office of State Representative Wayne Christian.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/31/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing Jacob Soisson for his achievements as a member of the Jasper High School baseball team.
Author:
Christian
Last Action:
05/31/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2011 10:50AM
Caption:
Honoring The University of Texas School of Law on winning the national championship in the 2011 John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition.
Author:
Flynn | Berman | Christian | Cain | Bonnen
Last Action:
02/09/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Author:
Smith, Todd | Berman | Christian | Riddle | Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to exempting persons who are convicted of certain sexual offenses from registering as a sex offender in this state.
Author:
White | Christian
Last Action:
02/17/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to exempting a school district from the obligation to comply with certain unfunded state educational mandates.
Author:
Smith, Todd | Christian | Callegari
Last Action:
05/10/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the consequences of an arrest for or conviction of certain intoxication offenses and to fees associated with the enforcement and administration of certain of those consequences.
Author:
Miller, Sid | Christian | Deshotel
Sponsor:
Fraser
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the taking of certain feral hogs and coyotes using a helicopter.
Author:
Woolley | Christian
Last Action:
04/14/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.
Author:
Raymond | Gallego | Christian
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the sentencing hearing or deferred adjudication hearing and conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain offenses involving controlled substances.
Author:
Isaac | Christian | Taylor, Van | Farias
Last Action:
03/02/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of enlisting in the armed services.
Author:
Flynn | Christian | Zedler | Chisum | Bonnen
Last Action:
04/12/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a moratorium on certain testing and assessments of certain public school students under the public school accountability system.
Author:
Thompson | Anchia | Weber | Christian | Gallego
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/25/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to creating the offense of continuous trafficking of persons; providing a penalty and other civil consequences.
Author:
Thompson | Christian | Elkins | Otto | Murphy
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to the treatment of certain exempt organizations as agents of suppliers or distributors of taxable items for purposes of the sales and use tax.
Author:
Torres | Riddle | Berman | Christian | Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
04/12/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of windstorm and hail insurance policies by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association for property located in certain flood zones.
Author:
Burnam | Hartnett | Christian | Zedler
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
05/25/2011 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain information available to the public on a central database containing information about sex offenders.
Author:
Hughes | Christian
Last Action:
05/23/2011 S Received from the House
Caption:
Designating Marshall as the official Birthplace of Boogie Woogie.