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

Number of Bills: 125

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (71):
HB 341 Author: Herrero | King, Phil
Last Action: 02/17/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.

HB 342 Author: Herrero | Turner, Chris
Last Action: 02/17/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to a consumer debt owed by certain military personnel called to active duty.

HB 343 Author: Herrero | Turner, Chris
Last Action: 02/17/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to consumer debt owed by certain military servicemembers.

HB 400 Author: Herrero
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the dismissal of a charge of unlawfully parking a vehicle in a space designated specifically for persons with disabilities.

HB 661 Author: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Hunter | Gonzalez Toureilles | Anchia
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

HB 685 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public junior colleges to certain undergraduate students.

HB 686 Author: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to a cost of living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 687 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to long-term funding of benefits for retired teachers.

HB 688 Author: Herrero | Quintanilla
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of certain members of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 689 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to the state contribution to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 731 Author: Herrero | Walle
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

HB 1081 Author: Herrero | Flores | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to requiring posting of certain information regarding nursing homes and related institutions on the Department of Aging and Disability Services website.

HB 1506 Author: Herrero | Leibowitz | Bolton | Gattis
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the imposition of conditions on certain defendants charged with an offense involving family violence.

HB 1512 Author: Herrero | Guillen
Last Action: 04/14/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to use of weighted average daily attendance in computing the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program.

HB 1550 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the tuition and fee exemption available to certain military personnel and their dependents and to permitting those personnel to transfer the exemption to a child.

HB 1551 Author: Herrero
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the appointment of additional official court reporters for the district courts in Nueces County.

HB 1552 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to social security coverage for employees of public school districts.

HB 1940 Author: Herrero | Walle
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to an agreement authorizing a non-parent relative of a child to make certain decisions regarding the child; providing a penalty.

HB 1941 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 03/10/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance and qualifications of the commissioner and certain employees of the Texas Department of Insurance; providing civil penalties.

HB 1942 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 03/05/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.

HB 1943 Author: Herrero | Naishtat | Kent | Bolton
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Last Action: 05/20/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appointment of volunteer advocates as guardians ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 1945 Author: Herrero
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the date of the general election for certain political subdivisions.

HB 2552 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to public notice of building requirements and inspection standards in first tier coastal counties.

HB 2925 Author: Herrero | Cohen | Creighton
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to protections provided by the Department of Agriculture for certain consumers; providing penalties.

HB 3138 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for research and development of energy storage technologies.

HB 3139 Author: Herrero | Guillen
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.

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 3858 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the writing of and rate regulation for residential property insurance in this state.

HB 3859 Author: Herrero | Marquez | Guillen
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to a staffing analysis of the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS) and benefits eligibility determination processes.

HB 3860 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to community outreach to increase awareness of the availability of health benefits coverage under the child health plan program.

HB 4192 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to medical assistance for certain children with disabilities.

HB 4193 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 05/14/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a joint election for trustees of an independent school board.

HB 4202 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to creating an account to promote continuing education for certain child care providers.

HB 4252 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 03/30/2009 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to certain inmates entering certain pleas by mail or certain secure electronic transmissions.

HB 4278 Author: Herrero | Coleman
Last Action: 04/09/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the child health plan program.

HB 4300 Author: Herrero
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to safety rules for certain pipeline facilities and public awareness.

HB 4665 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 03/26/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the office of inspector general for the Health and Human Services Commission.

HB 4688 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 03/26/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation who reside in a state developmental center.

HB 4816 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 04/24/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the juvenile board of Nueces County.

HCR 61 Author: Herrero | Gattis | Truitt | Kent | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/21/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Urging congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.

HJR 28 Author: Herrero | King, Phil
Last Action: 02/17/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.

HJR 45 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.

HR 145 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 12:42PM
Caption: Honoring Melvin A. Arnold on his retirement from the Jim Wells County Sheriff Department.

HR 239 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Welcoming the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature to the State Capitol on February 10, 2009.

HR 283 Author: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2009 8:10AM
Caption: Recognizing February 9-14, 2009, as Marriage Week in Nueces County.

HR 496 Author: Herrero | Alonzo | Ortiz, Jr. | Hunter
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2009 7:45AM
Caption: In memory of Selena Quintanilla Perez on March 31, 2009, the 14th anniversary of her death.

HR 547 Author: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Hunter | Gonzalez Toureilles | Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 02/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2009 2:40PM
Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2009, as Coastal Bend Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1158 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: In memory of Eduardo E. de Ases of Corpus Christi.

HR 1159 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Congratulating Yolanda Garcia Olivarez of Corpus Christi on receiving a 2009 Sor Juana Women of Achievement award from the National Museum of Mexican Art.

HR 1160 Author: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Hunter
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: In memory of Stuart Jay Alexander of Corpus Christi.

HR 1343 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Welcoming Ariel Natalie Monte, the reigning queen of Feria de las Flores, and the 2009 pageant contestants to the State Capitol.

HR 1550 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Coastal Bend Advocates for their many worthy endeavors.

HR 2136 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption: Congratulating the powerlifting team from Bishop High School on winning the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Division 3 state championship.

HR 2137 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption: Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Texas CHIP.

HR 2264 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 11:46AM
Caption: Honoring the life of Sergeant Anselmo Martinez III of Robstown.

HR 2949 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 05/30/2009 H Filed
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1506.

HR 2951 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1506.

HR 2972 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Samantha Greenwood and Katie Wernecke of Banquete High School for their participation in the High School Aerospace Scholars program.

HR 2973 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Ed Hicks Nissan of Corpus Christi on winning a 2008 Owner First Circle of Excellence Award from the Nissan Motor Company.

HR 2974 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending the Honorable William J. Ordner for his service to the citizens of Petronila.

HR 2989 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commemorating the inaugural season of play for the Coastal Bend Thunder baseball team.

HR 2990 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Recognizing the Tuloso-Midway High School Band of Corpus Christi for its success in 2008-2009.

HR 3055 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating the Tuloso-Midway Middle School Varsity Treble Choir of Corpus Christi for winning Best in Class in their division at the Seasons Music Festival.

HR 3056 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating the softball team from Tuloso Midway High School in Corpus Christi on its success during the 2009 season.

HR 3057 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Gabriela Isabel Diaz of Corpus Christi on her participation in the 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

HR 3069 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating the Tuloso-Midway High School Choir on its many achievements.

HR 3070 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Arthur E. Hernandez of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi on his appointment to the Texas Diabetes Council.

HR 3071 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating the girls' track team from Tuloso Midway High School in Corpus Christi on its second-place finish in the 31-4A district track meet.

HR 3127 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Jaclyn J. Uresti for her service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Abel Herrero.

HR 3128 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Zulema Zapata for her contributions as district director in the office of State Representative Abel Herrero.

HR 3143 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring the Destination ImagiNation Team from Baker Middle School in Corpus Christi for placing third in the Global Finals competition.

Joint Author (54):
HB 19 Author: Leibowitz | Naishtat | Shelton | Bolton | Herrero
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to requirements for drugs dispensed by pharmacists.

HB 22 Author: Leibowitz | Herrero
Last Action: 05/01/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the use of the Internet by sex offenders and to the collection and exchange of information regarding those offenders.

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 84 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Lucio III | Herrero | Guillen
Last Action: 02/12/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to a cost of living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 107 Author: Phillips | Moody | Herrero
Sponsor: Seliger
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to allowing for certain criminal proceedings in the absence of certain defendants.

HB 350 Author: Leibowitz | Herrero | Kent | Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to use of school district resources for athletic or instructional facilities.

HB 360 Author: Kuempel | Herrero
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 05/26/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the crediting and charging of investment gains and losses on the assets held in trust by the Texas Municipal Retirement System and providing a guaranteed minimum credit to employee accounts.

HB 608 Author: Castro | Ortiz, Jr. | Moody | Herrero
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to posttrial psychological counseling for jurors in a criminal trial or juvenile adjudication hearing involving graphic evidence or testimony.

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 614 Author: Naishtat | Herrero
Last Action: 04/24/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain decisions about financial assistance benefits.

HB 748 Author: Darby | Herrero | King, Susan
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the provision of services to certain individuals with developmental disabilities by a state school or state center.

HB 785 Author: Rodriguez | Naishtat | Herrero | Hughes | Davis, John
Last Action: 05/02/2009 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to employment services for persons with disabilities.

HB 820 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain ballot access requirements.

HB 821 Author: Leibowitz | Naishtat | Herrero | Rodriguez | Cook
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the sale, recovery, and recycling of certain television equipment; providing administrative penalties.

HB 1003 Author: Bolton | Herrero | Moody
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to notice provided to certain victims or witnesses regarding certain inmates or defendants who are electronically monitored.

HB 1219 Author: Hunter | Herrero
Last Action: 02/26/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 1261 Author: Harper-Brown | Flynn | Laubenberg | Guillen | Herrero
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales tax for a limited period.

HB 1317 Author: Rose | Phillips | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Naishtat
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation.

HB 1329 Author: Rose | Cohen | McClendon | Herrero
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the child health plan program.

HB 1393 Author: Leibowitz | Herrero
Last Action: 04/02/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption for certain facilities from the child-care licensing requirements.

HB 1410 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Davis, John | Smith, Todd | Herrero | Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to student information required to be provided at the time of enrollment in public schools.

HB 1462 Author: Pickett | Herrero | Moody | Guillen
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to leave for certain state employees who volunteer or participate in training for Court Appointed Special Advocates.

HB 1661 Author: King, Phil | Herrero | Flynn
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of $60,000 of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.

HB 1912 Author: Rodriguez | Hughes | King, Susan | Herrero | Naishtat
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the Transitional Living Services Program and the Preparation for Adult Living Program for foster children transitioning to independent living.

HB 2303 Author: Truitt | Herrero | Isett
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the scope of services of and the persons who may be provided services by a community center.

HB 2374 Author: Guillen | Lucio III | Pena | Martinez, "Mando" | Herrero
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the connection of residences in economically distressed areas to public water supply and sanitary sewer systems.

HB 2454 Author: Eiland | Truitt | Bonnen | Herrero
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to a one-time supplemental annuity payment by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 2455 Author: Eiland | Truitt | Herrero
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to a one-time supplemental annuity payment by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB 2656 Author: Miller, Doug | Truitt | Herrero | Hunter | Gutierrez
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 3543 Author: Lucio III | Creighton | Herrero | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of a Don't Mess with Texas Water program to prevent illegal dumping that affects the surface waters of this state.

HB 3640 Author: Hunter | Eiland | Ritter | Taylor | Herrero
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation and alternative funding sources for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 3648 Author: Hunter | Rios Ybarra | Gonzalez Toureilles | Thibaut | Herrero
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; transfer of state revenue to the Catastrophe Reserve Trust Fund for excess losses caused by natural disasters.

HB 3722 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas.

HB 4097 Author: Eiland | Herrero
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to transfer of cases by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation.

HB 4114 Author: Martinez Fischer | Herrero
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/29/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to memorial monuments on the Capitol grounds, including the Tejano monument.

HB 4647 Author: Rios Ybarra | Olivo | Guillen | Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the change of the name of Texas A&M University--Kingsville to Texas A&I University.

HCR 152 Author: Hunter | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/22/2009 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 22 2009 11:40AM
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study on the availability of medical treatment for patients with Lyme diseases in Texas.

HJR 69 Author: King, Phil | Herrero
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation not more than $60,000 of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.

HR 151 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 2:53PM
Caption: Honoring Rose Shaw Special Emphasis School of Corpus Christi on its selection as a 2008 No Child Left Behind--Blue Ribbon School.

HR 200 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Rios Ybarra | Herrero | Gonzalez Toureilles | Hunter
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: Honoring Bishop Edmond Carmody for his service to the Diocese of Corpus Christi.

HR 231 Author: Branch | Herrero | Bonnen | Morrison
Last Action: 02/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2009 8:17AM
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2009, as Community College Student Day at the State Capitol.

HR 281 Author: Hunter | Herrero
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2009 4:12PM
Caption: Commending the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas for their service to American military personnel.

HR 294 Author: Rose | Herrero
Last Action: 02/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 19 2009 8:05AM
Caption: Recognizing February 18, 2009, as CASA Day at the State Capitol.

HR 767 Author: Bolton | Herrero | Howard, Donna
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Urging greater public awareness of Lyme disease.

HR 796 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero | Lucio III
Last Action: 04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Texas music legend Freddy Fender.

HR 812 Author: Hunter | Herrero
Last Action: 03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Recognizing the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.

HR 1415 Author: Hunter | Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2009 9:36AM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Robert R. Bezdek of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.

HR 1643 Author: Coleman | Herrero
Last Action: 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 7:20PM
Caption: Commending Rahsaan J. Coefield on his service as a legislative intern in the office of Representative Abel Herrero.

HR 2676 Author: Hunter | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commemorating the 49th annual Texas Jazz Festival in Corpus Christi and honoring the Texas Jazz Festival Society.

HR 2677 Author: Hunter | Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Nueces Judge Samuel Loyd Neal, Jr., for his public service.

HR 2678 Author: Hunter | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Chuck Cazalas for his service as Nueces County Commissioner.

HR 2725 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero | Hunter
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Rudy Garza for his service as the intergovernmental relations director for the City of Corpus Christi.

HR 2881 Author: Gonzalez Toureilles | Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Officer Daniel X. Elizondo of the Alice Police Department on his receipt of the 2008 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor.

HR 3079 Author: Hunter | Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Edward H. Harte of Corpus Christi on his outstanding contributions to the Lone Star State.

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