Author:
Faircloth | Guillen | Keough | Gutierrez
Last Action:
05/21/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain lightbulbs for a limited period.
Author:
Faircloth | Thompson, Ed | Deshotel | Hunter | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/15/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to a study of the feasibility and desirability of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
04/22/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to proceedings held in auxiliary facilities outside certain county seats.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
03/09/2015 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interprofessional health education center at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
03/26/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the definition of urban transit district.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
03/12/2015 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 12 2015 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Galveston County.
Author:
Faircloth | Smith
Sponsor:
Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
06/01/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to designating the Interstate Highway 45 causeway to Galveston the George and Cynthia Mitchell Memorial Causeway.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
04/21/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by certain special districts.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate camping on public beaches; adding a provision that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the early voting period in a runoff election.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to compensation for attending a training program to become an election judge or clerk in certain elections.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/14/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to ballots counted by the early voting ballot board.
Author:
Faircloth
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to notice of cancellation of elections.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
03/17/2015 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 17 2015 6:30PM
Caption:
Relating to submission and payment of claims under long-term care benefit plans; imposing a penalty.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to increasing the fee on conviction paid by a defendant for a peace officer committing or releasing the defendant.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
04/29/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of limited purpose public junior college districts by certain independent school districts.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of DNA records for a person arrested for a Class A misdemeanor or felony offense.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
Author:
Faircloth
Sponsor:
Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating the Texas Gulf shrimp as the Official State Crustacean of Texas.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/24/2015 H Filed
Caption:
Requesting that the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives create a joint interim committee to study oyster resource management in Texas waterways.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
02/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2015 9:30AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 10, 2015, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
03/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2015 12:58PM
Caption:
Congratulating former U.S. Army lieutenant Ross Novelli Sr. of Galveston on receiving the French Legion of Honor.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
04/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 2 2015 9:24AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 30, 2015, as Galveston County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/22/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2015 10:01AM
Caption:
Expressing a commitment to the elimination of illegal fishing and urging Congress to take action to end illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in our sovereign waters.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:04PM
Caption:
Welcoming members of Leadership Mainland to the State Capitol.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2015 11:13AM
Caption:
Congratulating Rusty Senac on his selection as 2014 Person of the Year by the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2015 11:12AM
Caption:
In memory of Lawrence John Del Papa Sr. of Galveston.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2015 11:02AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the founding of First Presbyterian Church in Galveston.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2015 12:01PM
Caption:
Recognizing Shriners Hospital for Children at Galveston for its work in the community and its commitment to burn research.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/26/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2015 3:08PM
Caption:
In memory of Dr. Edwin Joseph Morrow Jr. of Houston.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/21/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2015 7:01PM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Keith Erin Grace Jr. of Baytown.
Author:
Faircloth | Smith
Last Action:
05/21/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2015 7:01PM
Caption:
Honoring the life and service of Private First Class Wesley R. Riggs of Baytown.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/27/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2015 1:53PM
Caption:
Honoring The University of Texas Medical Branch for its development of a promising Ebola vaccine.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/26/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2015 3:43PM
Caption:
Honoring Eddie Janek Sr. of Galveston for his service to his community and his country.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 9:36PM
Caption:
Recognizing Hey Mikey's Ice Cream of Galveston.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 8:18PM
Caption:
In memory of Annie Mae Charles of Galveston.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 7:30PM
Caption:
Paying tribute to the life of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Gary Lamar Collins of Hardin and commemorating the 2015 Concert for Hope.
Author:
Faircloth
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 9:28AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Texas.
Author:
Gutierrez | Villalba | Faircloth | Sheffield | Zerwas
Last Action:
05/19/2015 S Referred to Administration
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on the use and possession of e-cigarettes on school property.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Hunter | Harless | Keough | Faircloth
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H 1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain boats and boat motors.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Faircloth
Last Action:
02/19/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption:
Relating to the registration and certification of county tax assessor-collectors and their employees.
Author:
Turner, Sylvester | Faircloth
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the appeal of waiver of jurisdiction and transfer to criminal court in juvenile cases.
Author:
Hernandez | Faircloth
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/29/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
Author:
Zerwas | Faircloth
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
06/03/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to state support for general academic teaching institutions in this state.
Author:
Alvarado | Button | Rodriguez, Eddie | Gonzales, Larry | Faircloth
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of an electronic information and application system for state and local incentives for economic development purposes.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Bonnen, Dennis | Faircloth
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms in certain counties.
Author:
Bonnen, Dennis | Bonnen, Greg | Faircloth
Last Action:
04/22/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to building code requirements for residential property insured by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Bell | Keough | Faircloth | Thompson, Ed | Wu
Last Action:
04/13/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the recovery of stranded oil, gas, or oil and gas from depleting Cenozoic Era reservoirs.
Author:
Zerwas | Faircloth
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/23/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to requirements for assisted living facility license applicants.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Smith | Faircloth
Last Action:
03/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 11 2015 6:14PM
Caption:
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Faircloth | Laubenberg | Fallon | Guillen
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the procedures for applying for a ballot to be voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Faircloth | Laubenberg | Fallon | Villalba
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to establishing precincts for elections held on a uniform election date by certain political subdivisions.
Author:
Clardy | Kuempel | Faircloth
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the collection and refunding of certain fees and deposits by a county clerk or district clerk; increasing certain fees.
Author:
Price | Faircloth
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
05/28/2015 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to the efficiency of and consolidation of powers and duties within the health and human services system.
Author:
Landgraf | Faircloth
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to qualifications to serve as a petit juror.
Author:
Paul | Thompson, Ed | Bonnen, Dennis | Faircloth | Miller, Doug
Last Action:
05/07/2015 H Returned to committee: May 7 2015 1:30PM
Caption:
Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts.
Author:
Alvarado | Hughes | Faircloth
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 18 2015 3:52PM
Caption:
Relating to the labeling of genetically modified food; authorizing a civil penalty.
Author:
Raymond | Faircloth
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to providers of certain home and community support services; authorizing a fee, providing penalties, and requiring an occupational license.
Author:
Otto | Faircloth | Deshotel | White, James | Phelan
Last Action:
02/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 4 2015 11:08AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 3, 2015, as Leadership Southeast Texas Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Wu | Faircloth | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2015 11:10AM
Caption:
Congratulating T. J. Aulds and Dr. Beth Lewis of League City on their marriage.
Author:
Smith | Faircloth | Peña | Otto
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2015 3:48PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Mendoza Debate Society at Lee College in Baytown on its myriad achievements from 2013-2015.
Author:
Hughes | Faircloth
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 9:23AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the John Wingate and Elizabeth Truitt Log Cabin.