Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Al Edwards
81st Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/8/2026

Number of Bills: 136

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (95):
HB 440 Author: Edwards | Isett
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to one-time supplemental payments of retirement or death benefits by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 441 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to an emergency power supply for convalescent and nursing homes and related institutions.

HB 442 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.

HB 443 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 02/23/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternate generated power.

HB 444 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 02/23/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the issuance of estimated customer bills by electric utilities and retail electric providers.

HB 445 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to installing sound barriers and beautification along certain parts of State Highway 288 in Houston.

HB 660 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.

HB 1025 Author: Edwards | Deshotel
Last Action: 02/23/2009 H Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Caption: Relating to preparation of public school students to enter the workforce.

HB 1026 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to establishing legislative district volunteer emergency response teams.

HB 1027 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a peace officer to stop, detain, or arrest a person for a violation of certain traffic offenses.

HB 1085 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 02/24/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to an after-school pilot program offered by school districts to middle and junior high school students and their parents to prepare students for postsecondary education and training.

HB 1249 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 02/26/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the application to open-enrollment charter schools of certain laws governing public school discipline and law and order.

HB 1666 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the tax imposed on certain tobacco products.

HB 1667 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the computation and rates of the franchise tax.

HB 1668 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to changing the name of certain school campuses.

HB 1957 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/05/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.

HB 1958 Author: Edwards | Turner, Sylvester
Last Action: 05/12/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain inmates who complete a rehabilitation program.

HB 2153 Author: Edwards | Turner, Chris
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to certain registration requirements imposed on sex offenders.

HB 2154 Author: Edwards
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/16/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the physician education loan repayment program.

HB 2155 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to clarification of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school curriculum and the evaluation of conforming curriculum management systems.

HB 2156 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to uniform financial aid award notification for students and prospective students of public institutions of higher education.

HB 2157 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to the certification of benefits coordinators at state agencies by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and related reports.

HB 2158 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/10/2009 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a cost on conviction to pay expenses related to DNA collection or analysis.

HB 2159 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the health and safety issues posed by uncovered ditches that abut surface streets.

HB 2332 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the penalties prescribed for committing prostitution within a certain distance of certain designated places.

HB 3204 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to authorizing municipalities to enforce certain regulations relating to pawnshops; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 3205 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.

HB 3206 Author: Edwards
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the implementation of the exemption from ad valorem taxation for pollution control property.

HB 3207 Author: Edwards | Pierson | Moody | Kent | Turner, Sylvester
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the administration of the compensation to victims of crime fund and the compensation to victims of crime auxiliary fund.

HB 3208 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to public school counselors.

HB 3209 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to requiring attendance in an educational program on finding that an offense was committed because of bias or prejudice.

HB 3210 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a religious organization for purposes of expanding a religious facility or constructing a new religious facility.

HB 3211 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.

HB 3212 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/30/2009 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the automatic expunction of certain criminal records; increasing a penalty.

HB 3213 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the offense of operating or riding in a passenger vehicle while not secured by a safety belt.

HB 3914 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of cosmetology.

HB 4777 Author: Edwards
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 12; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.

HCR 70 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to construct an exit ramp for Cullen Boulevard off westbound IH-610 South.

HCR 176 Author: Edwards
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Expressing continued support for the establishment of a Juneteenth memorial monument on the grounds of the State Capitol at the location previously approved by the State Preservation Board.

HR 591 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 02/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2009 1:39PM
Caption: Honoring Harold Cash of Texas City for his achievements as a rodeo rider and community leader.

HR 771 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Honoring Bessie M. Swindle on the occasion of the dedication of the Bessie Swindle Community Center in Houston.

HR 772 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Recognizing March 11, 2009, as Israel Block Party Day.

HR 881 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: In memory of Quentin R. Mease of Houston.

HR 995 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption: In memory of Harold Benjamin Moore of Houston.

HR 1277 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: In memory of Shirley Joiner of Houston.

HR 2357 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Brittany Winfrey on being named the 2009 valedictorian of Worthing High School in Houston.

HR 2358 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Charlita Blossom on being named Teacher of the Year at Cullen Middle School in Houston.

HR 2359 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Darlene Speights-Evens on being named the 2009 Teacher of the Year at Frost Elementary School in Houston.

HR 2360 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Bonnie Bibeau on being named 2009 Teacher of the Year for Carnegie Vanguard High School and on her selection as a finalist for the Houston Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year award.

HR 2361 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Idaena Wade for being named Teacher of the Year for 2008-2009 at Tina E. Whidby Elementary School in Houston.

HR 2362 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Dara Eng on being named salutatorian of the Evan E. Worthing Senior High School Class of 2009 in Houston.

HR 2363 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption: Congratulating Nicole Benjamin on her selection as the 2009 Teacher of the Year by Parker Elementary School in Houston.

HR 2364 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption: Commending Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas for her support of Juneteenth activities.

HR 2365 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Ben Raimer for his longtime support of Juneteenth events in Galveston.

HR 2366 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption: Honoring Maggie and Ennis Williams for their contributions to Juneteenth celebrations in Galveston.

HR 2367 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption: Commending Dwayne Jones for his support of Juneteenth activities.

HR 2368 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption: Commending Douglas Matthews for his support of Juneteenth activities.

HR 2515 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption: Honoring the life of U.S. Army Specialist Rodney Jerome Johnson of Houston.

HR 2592 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Georgia Provost of Houston for her contributions to the community.

HR 2593 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Ulysses Watkins of Houston for his contributions to his fellow citizens.

HR 2594 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Sister Stella Mae Nash for her service to the Houston community.

HR 2595 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Linda Pravda Horowitz of Houston for her service to her community.

HR 2596 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Delores Hadnott of Houston for her community service.

HR 2597 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Howard E. Jefferson of Houston for his contributions to his fellow citizens.

HR 2598 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Rabbi Jack Segal of Houston for his contributions to his fellow citizens.

HR 2599 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Brenda Rogers of Houston for her contributions to her community.

HR 2600 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Ruthie Hatton of Houston for her community service.

HR 2601 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Steve Greenberg for his support of Juneteenth activities in Galveston.

HR 2602 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Tilman Fertitta for his support of Juneteenth activities in Galveston.

HR 2603 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Jim Jamail for his support of Juneteenth activities in Galveston.

HR 2604 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Harold T. Thomas for his support of Juneteenth activities in Galveston.

HR 2605 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Heber Taylor for his support of Juneteenth activities in Galveston.

HR 2606 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Elizabeth Beasley of Houston for her contributions to the community.

HR 2607 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Rabbi Roy A. Walter of Houston for his service to the community.

HR 2608 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Cynthia Pharms of Houston for her contributions to the community.

HR 2609 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Mary Seamore of Houston for her contributions to the community.

HR 2610 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring the Reverend Darrell Martin for his service to the Houston community.

HR 2611 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Lenora "Doll" Carter of the Houston Forward Times for her contributions to the community.

HR 2612 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Rabbi Joseph Ruben Radinsky of Houston for his service to the community.

HR 2613 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Sandra Massie Hines for her contributions to her fellow citizens.

HR 2614 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Vergie Miller of Houston for her contributions to the community.

HR 2615 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Pastor Jeff Berger for his contributions to the Houston community.

HR 2616 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Rabbi Samuel E. Karff of Houston for his contributions.

HR 2617 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Claude Cummings of Houston for his contributions to the community.

HR 2618 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Rabbi Ranon Teller of Congregation Brith Shalom for his contributions to the Greater Houston community.

HR 2619 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Recognizing Hazzan David Propis of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston for his contributions to the community.

HR 2782 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring the Houston chapter of Hadassah for its contributions to the community.

HR 2783 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Reverend Keefe Cropper of Westbury United Methodist Church in Houston for his contributions to the community.

HR 2784 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Recognizing the Jewish Herald-Voice for its contributions to the Houston community.

HR 2785 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Jewish Family Service for its contributions to the Houston community.

HR 2797 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Marsha Lister for her service as the recreation and facility manager of Sunnyside Park in Houston.

HR 2802 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Rabbi Gidon Moskovitz and his wife, Rebbitzen Malka Moskovitz, of Meyerland Minyan in Houston for their service to the community.

HR 2803 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Edith Clark for her many years of service to the Sunnyside community in Houston.

HR 2804 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring KCOH general manager Mike Petrizzo of Houston for his contributions to the community.

HR 2867 Author: Edwards
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Rabbi Shimon Lazaroff of Houston for his contributions through Chabad Lubavitch of Texas.

Joint Author (41):
HB 67 Author: Lucio III | Jackson, Jim | Martinez, "Mando" | Edwards | Herrero
Last Action: 05/01/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a medical assistance buy-in program for children with certain developmental disabilities.

HB 200 Author: Heflin | Edwards
Sponsor: Seliger
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for public school principals.

HB 575 Author: Sheffield | Gattis | Laubenberg | Turner, Sylvester | Edwards
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the disclosure and use of certain information recorded or collected by a transponder used to electronically assess or collect a toll.

HB 576 Author: Sheffield | Gattis | Laubenberg | Edwards | Crownover
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the electronic distribution of information to legislators by state agencies.

HB 610 Author: Naishtat | Herrero | Edwards | Menendez | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Legislative Committee on Aging and other initiatives relating to the aging population of this state.

HB 775 Author: Miklos | Fletcher | Weber | Turner, Chris | Edwards
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the penalty for theft of a central air-conditioning unit.

HB 801 Author: Guillen | Anchia | Burnam | Edwards | Parker
Last Action: 05/21/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the investment of the permanent university fund in certain business entities doing business in Sudan.

HB 823 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Rodriguez | Edwards
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a peace officer to take a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances.

HB 864 Author: Bohac | Edwards
Last Action: 02/23/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to the extension of credit to an individual who incurs debt for necessary medical treatment.

HB 968 Author: Homer | Kuempel | Aycock | Edwards
Sponsor: Harris
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the use of crossbows for hunting.

HB 999 Author: Dutton | Edwards
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the closure of a school campus by the board of trustees of certain school districts.

HB 1182 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Harless | Thibaut | Edwards | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 05/26/2009 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption: Relating to the administration and purposes of the system benefit fund and the eligibility of customers for benefits under certain programs financed by the system benefit fund and other programs.

HB 1183 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Edwards | Chavez | Guillen
Last Action: 05/04/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Bronze Star specialty license plates.

HB 1200 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Guillen | Edwards
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for the child health plan program.

HB 1276 Author: Chisum | Edwards
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of health care sharing organizations.

HB 1378 Author: Thompson | Ritter | Allen | Edwards
Last Action: 04/06/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.

HB 1485 Author: Pitts | Edwards
Sponsor: Averitt
Last Action: 05/22/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rulemaking and performance assessments of certain state agencies.

HB 1541 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Edwards | Naishtat | Marquez | Dukes
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the Medicaid program.

HB 1637 Author: Turner, Chris | Chavez | Edwards
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to normal weekly hours of work under the shared work unemployment compensation program.

HB 1769 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Edwards | Marquez
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the child health plan program.

HB 1825 Author: Paxton | Edwards | Howard, Charlie
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.

HB 1830 Author: Corte | Edwards
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/27/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to information technology security practices of state agencies.

HB 1831 Author: Corte | Edwards | Eiland
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty.

HB 2213 Author: Farrar | Brown, Fred | Edwards | Hodge | Naishtat
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the consequences of community supervision and to petitions and procedures for the expunction of criminal records and files and to orders of nondisclosure.

HB 2242 Author: Leibowitz | Howard, Donna | Miller, Sid | Edwards
Sponsor: Seliger
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas cultural endowment fund.

HB 2376 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Edwards
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for and strengthening outreach activities under the child health plan program.

HB 2729 Author: Pitts | Edwards
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.

HB 2806 Author: Maldonado | Corte | Fletcher | Pena | Edwards
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the reinstatement of a firefighter or police officer to a previously held position based on seniority on the return of another firefighter or police officer from a military leave of absence.

HB 3226 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.

HB 3436 Author: Hamilton | Edwards
Last Action: 04/08/2009 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers.

HB 3670 Author: Hopson | Marquez | Patrick | Edwards
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 05/26/2009 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental assistants, including the delegation of certain dental acts.

HB 3838 Author: Hilderbran | Turner, Sylvester | Edwards
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/22/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

HB 3857 Author: Herrero | Edwards | Gonzalez Toureilles
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to foreclosure of liens on real property and certain personal property owned by members or dependents of the military; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 4056 Author: Allen | Turner, Sylvester | Weber | Edwards
Last Action: 05/12/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program for the collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal of mercury-added thermostats.

HB 4581 Author: Hochberg | Edwards | Farrar
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of advanced technologies by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for measuring and monitoring air pollution.

HB 4733 Author: Smithee | Edwards
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the issuance of public securities.

HCR 81 Author: Dutton | Thompson | Edwards | McClendon | Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing the State Preservation Board to initiate an effort to obtain missing photographs of early African American political leaders who are honored in a composite in the Capitol South Lobby and to ensure that the composite is included on Capitol tours.

HJR 37 Author: Raymond | Pitts | Edwards | Otto | Hopson
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/22/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to certain public school purposes.

HR 264 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Gonzales | Pena | Edwards
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2009, as Senior Day at the State Capitol.

HR 2346 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Dutton | Edwards
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Jewell L. McGowen of Houston on her 80th birthday.

HR 2638 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Dutton | Edwards
Last Action: 06/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2009 1:07PM
Caption: Commemorating the 111th anniversary of the founding of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Brookshire.

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