Author:
Harless
Last Action:
05/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation by certain counties of the sale and use of fireworks; providing penalties.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
02/05/2013 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.
Author:
Harless | Burkett | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
02/14/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.
Author:
Harless
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption:
Relating to the definitions of certain terms for purposes of the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the content of public school campus improvement plans.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
03/25/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court.
Author:
Harless | Davis, John | Murphy | King, Phil
Last Action:
03/06/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the reimbursement of a municipality's expenses in a ratemaking proceeding for electric or gas utilities.
Author:
Harless | Davis, John | Murphy
Last Action:
03/06/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of integrated rate areas subject to the original jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Author:
Harless | Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to notice provided when a bail bond surety is in default.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
04/08/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the early voting period for the general primary and general elections for state and county officers.
Author:
Harless
Sponsor:
Patrick
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the amount of money authorized to be used for Clean Air Act local initiative projects related to vehicles.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
04/17/2013 H Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring the attorney general to obtain an injunction against a municipality or county that adopts prohibited regulations regarding firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
04/10/2013 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to taxes and fees wholly or partly deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; increasing the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes, authorizing the increase or decrease of those rates in subsequent years, and increasing motor vehicle registration fees.
Author:
Harless | Lavender
Last Action:
02/25/2013 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit using revenues, other money, or account or fund balances dedicated by law for nondedicated general governmental purposes and to limit using that money or those balances for certification of appropriations for nondedicated purposes or entities.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
04/10/2013 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the permissible uses of the state highway fund, including further limiting the use of additional tax and fee revenue attributable to changes to certain state taxes and fees, to increase revenue for nontolled public highway purposes.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
02/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 6 2013 8:51AM
Caption:
Honoring Northwest Assistance Ministries of Houston on its 30th anniversary.
Author:
Harless | Riddle | Fletcher | Walle | Bohac
Last Action:
02/12/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2013 5:02PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Alliance of North Houston Chambers of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
02/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2013 1:07PM
Caption:
Congratulating Georgan Reitmeier on her receipt of the Outstanding Woman in Education award from the North Harris County Branch of the American Association of University Women.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
02/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2013 1:10PM
Caption:
Congratulating Clara Lewis on her receipt of the Outstanding Woman in Community Service Award from the North Harris County Branch of the American Association of University Women.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 21 2013 9:00PM
Caption:
Commemorating the Klein Independent School District in Harris County on its 75th anniversary.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
04/05/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2013 1:58PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 27, 2013, as Texas Chemicals Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Harless | Burkett | Creighton | Carter | Hunter
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 9:00AM
Caption:
Recognizing April 18, 2013, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
04/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 26 2013 9:58AM
Caption:
In memory of Dr. Harold Truman Baber, Jr., of Houston.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
04/25/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2013 4:29PM
Caption:
Recognizing Jim and Pam Wells on their 66 combined years of service to the Cy-Fair Independent School District.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 4:55PM
Caption:
Honoring Carolyn Hodges for her service as president of the Texas Federation of Republican Women.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2013 9:45AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts in Spring on having surpassed the 100,000 visitor milestone.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
05/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2013 2:11PM
Caption:
Congratulating Ron Hickman, Harris County Precinct 4 constable, on his selection as the National Constable of the Year by the National Constables and Marshals Association.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
05/16/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2013 1:26PM
Caption:
In memory of Leslie Gerald Walker, Jr., of Houston.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 8:12AM
Caption:
Honoring Victor Vandergriff for his service as chair of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles board and congratulating him on his appointment to the Texas Transportation Commission.
Author:
Harless
Last Action:
05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 8:40AM
Caption:
Commending Cheryl Whitfield for her leadership in the establishment of the National Memorial Ladies organization and the Fallen Warriors Memorial in Cy-Champ Park.
Author:
Otto | Anchia | Harless | Howard
Sponsor:
Williams
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Harless
Last Action:
04/15/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority.
Author:
Craddick | Cook | Lucio III | Harless | Menéndez
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/29/2013 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.
Author:
Fletcher | Callegari | Harless | Bohac
Last Action:
03/18/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the classification of automotive repair shops as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
Author:
Gonzales, Larry | Price | McClendon | Huberty | Harless
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a supplemental payment for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the unfunded actuarial liabilities allowed under that system.
Author:
Raymond | Harless
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Author:
Alonzo | Harless
Last Action:
04/03/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an optometry career program at the University of Houston.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Harless | Miles | Lucio III | McClendon
Last Action:
04/22/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Strama | Alvarado | Harless | Morrison | Wu
Last Action:
05/04/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Author:
Zedler | Harless
Last Action:
03/12/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; providing penalties.
Author:
Riddle | Harless | Parker | Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to reconsideration of parole eligibility for certain inmates convicted of injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person.
Author:
Huberty | Creighton | Pitts | Harless | White
Sponsor:
Patrick
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments.
Author:
White | Harless
Last Action:
02/13/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to an elected officer's performance of official duties in exchange for remuneration.
Author:
Murphy | Harper-Brown | Harless | Hilderbran | Turner, Scott
Last Action:
05/08/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the taxes.
Author:
Burkett | Harless
Last Action:
02/13/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States.
Author:
Murphy | Harless | Huberty | Flynn | Otto
Last Action:
04/25/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the computation of an electric utility's income taxes.
Author:
Lucio III | Branch | Harless | Bohac | Márquez
Last Action:
04/26/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to methods used by an animal shelter to euthanize a dog or cat.
Author:
Lavender | Larson | Bonnen, Dennis | Harless
Last Action:
04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on converting a nontolled state highway or segment of the state highway system to a toll project.
Author:
Smith | Bohac | Allen | Harless | Guillen
Sponsor:
Patrick
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of game rooms by certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Otto | Harless | Toth | Hilderbran
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to a sales and use tax refund for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services and to the exclusion of that property in certain economic development agreements.
Author:
Hilderbran | Murphy | Sheets | Harless
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to data centers from the sales and use tax.
Author:
Dukes | Thompson, Senfronia | Raymond | Harless | Zerwas
Sponsor:
Davis
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to consideration by the court of sexual abuse and conduct that constitutes sexual assault in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Fletcher | McClendon | Harless | Riddle
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.
Author:
Deshotel | Keffer | Harless | Anchia | Callegari
Last Action:
03/12/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to multiple public school graduation plans for student success and economic competitiveness; creating an offense.
Author:
Smith | Harless | Villarreal | Isaac | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action:
03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the sale of malt liquor, ale, and beer by the holder of a brewpub license.
Author:
Smith | Harless | Villarreal | Isaac | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action:
03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the distribution of ale by certain brewers.
Author:
Smith | Harless | Villarreal | Isaac | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action:
03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the distribution of beer by certain manufacturers.
Author:
Smith | Harless | Villarreal | Isaac | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action:
03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain brewers and manufacturers to sell beer and ale to ultimate consumers.
Author:
Eiland | Harless | Ritter
Sponsor:
Williams
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of amounts deposited into the oyster sales account and the abolishment of the oyster advisory committee.
Author:
Crownover | Alvarado | Lucio III | Harless | Callegari
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the adoption of wellness policies and programs by state agencies.
Author:
Anderson | Menéndez | Harless
Last Action:
04/29/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Miller, Rick | Zedler | Harless | Menéndez | Riddle
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/17/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 17 2013 8:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the display of the Honor and Remember flag.
Author:
Callegari | Harless
Last Action:
03/19/2013 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor.
Author:
Rodriguez, Eddie | Harless | Anderson | Wu | Villalba
Last Action:
05/01/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by a manufacturer of motor vehicles powered only by electricity or battery.
Author:
Riddle | Harless | Rose | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/08/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the assessment of juveniles who are victims of sex trafficking.
Author:
Carter | Harless | Fallon
Last Action:
05/10/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the suspension of a person's driver's license or permit on conviction of a fifth offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Author:
Pickett | Lavender | Flynn | Larson | Harless
Last Action:
02/06/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the uses of revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenue received from the federal government.
Author:
Larson | Harless
Last Action:
05/04/2013 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.
Author:
Larson | Harless
Last Action:
02/27/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a member of the legislature or person holding a statewide elective office automatically vacates office on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for another elective office before December 1 of the last full odd-numbered year of the person's term of office.
Author:
Howard | Harless | Sheffield, J. D.
Last Action:
01/30/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 30 2013 9:22PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 1, 2013, as National Wear Red Day, which supports the fight against heart disease in women.
Author:
Callegari | Fletcher | Harless
Last Action:
03/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 21 2013 8:29PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Cypress Ranch High School baseball team on winning its first 5A State Championship.
Author:
Riddle | Harless
Last Action:
04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 7:43PM
Caption:
In memory of Emma Catherine Grace Thompson.
Author:
Aycock | Burkett | Harless | Laubenberg | Morrison
Last Action:
04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 3:53PM
Caption:
In memory of Lieutenant Colonel Deborah "Borah" Van Dormolen of Salado.
Author:
Wu | Harless
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 5:59PM
Caption:
Honoring the League of Women Voters of the Houston Area and its new president, Carolyn Mata.
Author:
Wu | Harless
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 1:49PM
Caption:
Honoring Linda Cohn for her service as president of the League of Women Voters of the Houston Area.