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

Number of Bills: 166

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (139):
HB 173 Author: Homer | Gutierrez | Vaught | Bohac
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance.

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 1046 Author: Homer | Flynn | Anderson | Darby | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the appeals process in the disposition of cruelly treated animals.

HB 1123 Author: Homer
Last Action: 04/02/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption for certain programs from the child-care licensing requirements.

HB 1185 Author: Homer
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the amount of wine certain wineries may sell directly to consumers.

HB 1186 Author: Homer
Last Action: 03/12/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transfer or discharge of certain residents in certain assisted living facilities.

HB 1190 Author: Homer | Hardcastle
Last Action: 04/21/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting human cloning; providing a penalty.

HB 2087 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the state's statutory and contractual liens to secure the payment of unpaid royalty and other amounts due under oil and gas leases of state land.

HB 2320 Author: Homer | Flynn
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a county auditor in certain counties.

HB 2321 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to lifetime licenses for hunting and fishing.

HB 2322 Author: Homer
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to notice requirements before cancellation of certain insurance coverage.

HB 2323 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/01/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to application of restrictions on drivers under 18 years of age to persons who held a hardship license.

HB 2790 Author: Homer
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to franchise tax incentives for recycling.

HB 2791 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain county jail guards to carry firearms.

HB 2792 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of signs by municipalities.

HB 2793 Author: Homer
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of an original or renewal driver's license to certain persons younger than 18 years of age.

HB 2794 Author: Homer
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the requirements for accessibility to voting equipment by persons with disabilities in certain elections.

HB 2795 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to consumer goods and services covered under the Texas Telemarketing Disclosure and Privacy Act.

HB 3000 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a heavy equipment dealer to receive a refund or credit for the overpayment of ad valorem taxes.

HB 3001 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the consideration of longevity and cost of living in setting the salaries for certain municipal employees.

HB 3002 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to certain duties, functions, and procedures of county clerks, district clerks, and local registrars.

HB 3003 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of a bail bond board by the commissioners court of certain counties.

HB 3117 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the possession, custody, or control of a cougar, bobcat, or coyote.

HB 3118 Author: Homer
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a study on the cost and benefits of undocumented immigrants to the state budget and economy.

HB 3710 Author: Homer
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to consideration of district court cases by judges of certain constitutional county courts.

HB 3711 Author: Homer
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts.

HB 4138 Author: Homer
Last Action: 03/30/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Hopkins County Hospital District.

HB 4139 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Hopkins County Hospital District.

HB 4140 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a bulk data request for information under the public information law.

HB 4141 Author: Homer
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the Battleship "Texas.".

HB 4213 Author: Homer
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the selection of the presiding officer of the Texas Medical Board.

HB 4214 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the business of taxidermy; providing penalties.

HB 4215 Author: Homer
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to making a voluntary contribution to a political party when registering a motor vehicle.

HB 4216 Author: Homer
Last Action: 04/23/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the electronic monitoring of certain defendants as an alternative to confinement.

HB 4516 Author: Homer | Chavez
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the taxation and titling of off-road vehicles.

HB 4517 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a study on implementing a statewide electronic records system for the transmission of records relating to over-the-counter sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and norpseudoephedrine.

HB 4518 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/19/2009 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to district court cases that may be considered by judges of constitutional county courts located within the 76th Judicial District and 276th Judicial District.

HB 4519 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to standards for independent review organizations.

HB 4683 Author: Homer
Last Action: 03/30/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Titus County Hospital District.

HB 4684 Author: Homer
Last Action: 04/09/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state prisoners in a county jail.

HB 4685 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the County Court of Titus County.

HB 4767 Author: Homer | Phillips
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of days, weeks, and months for recognition by concurrent resolution of the legislature.

HCR 25 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 02/20/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Paris Police Chief Karl Louis for his service and congratulating him on his retirement.

HCR 40 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Kenneth Helm of Sumner.

HCR 41 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Garry Don Stuckey of Paris, Texas.

HCR 43 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Hoyle R. Barr of Paris.

HCR 44 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Frances Virginia Reeves Lowrey of Paris.

HCR 45 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Tyler Nicole Henderson of Detroit, Texas.

HCR 68 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Leslie Nix of Clarksville.

HCR 69 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Douglas Keith Parsons of Pattonville.

HCR 82 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Pamelia Ann Blackburn Urbano of Paris, Texas.

HCR 83 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 04/03/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Horace Arnold Durham of Pecan Gap.

HCR 84 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 04/03/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Sulphur Springs Wildcats football team on winning the 2008 UIL 4A Division 2 state championship.

HCR 99 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of John H. Hanna of Paris.

HCR 100 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of the Reverend James M. Elsom of Paris, Texas.

HCR 101 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Jeniavee "Jenny" Hatcher of Paris, Texas.

HCR 102 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Juanita Daughtrey of Powderly.

HCR 103 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Carl Walter Smith of Paris, Texas.

HCR 104 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Billy Joe Patterson of Brookston.

HCR 105 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Monroe Travis Hardin of Paris, Texas.

HCR 106 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Danise Blalock of Mount Pleasant.

HCR 107 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Roslyn Davis Sample of Powderly.

HCR 108 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Bishop Othoe Stegall of Lubbock.

HCR 109 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Joe Bob Stone of Paris, Texas.

HCR 110 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Mary Jo Floyd Hughes of Belk.

HCR 111 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Wayne Wilson Streety, Sr., of Paris.

HCR 112 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Cory Lee Ellis of Mount Pleasant.

HCR 114 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Sammy Andrews of Addielou on his induction into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame.

HCR 128 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Mike Freewith of Paris.

HCR 129 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Clyde Helms of Paris.

HCR 130 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Elbert Patrick "Pat" Barbee of Paris, Texas.

HCR 131 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of William C. "Dub" Hill, Jr.

HCR 132 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Mary Ammons Fisher of Paris.

HCR 140 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Sarah Helen Stewart Coker of Paris, Texas.

HCR 154 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of G. G. "Jelly" May of Blossom.

HCR 155 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Duane and Martha Glover on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.

HCR 156 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Thomas Shelby Justiss of Fort Worth.

HCR 157 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Charlie Summerlin of Mount Vernon.

HCR 158 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/06/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Joan Sims Vaughan of Clarksville.

HCR 163 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 04/24/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring artist George Rodrigue for his philanthropic work following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

HCR 164 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating April 21, 2009, as Delta County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 165 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Gratie Mae Potts of Clarksville.

HCR 167 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Robert Brownfield of Paris, Texas.

HCR 169 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Patsy Bell Rosson of Paris, Texas.

HCR 170 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Jimmy E. Upton of Blossom.

HCR 175 Author: Homer
Last Action: 06/01/2009 S Received from the House
Caption: Recognizing March 25, 2009, as Mount Pleasant Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 189 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating April 23, 2009, as Lamar County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 190 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of volunteer firefighter Joe Pat Jordan of Pine Forest.

HCR 191 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the memory of William S. "Pete" Long of Hopkins County.

HCR 194 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/20/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the Rotary District 5830 Conference in Paris, Texas, on May 15 and 16, 2009.

HCR 195 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Robert Dale House of Johntown.

HCR 196 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Judy Broach Hammonds of Mount Pleasant.

HCR 197 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Paul Alford Middleton of Annona.

HCR 198 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Hubert H. Wiley of Clarksville.

HCR 199 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of George I. Richardson of Paris, Texas.

HCR 200 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the life of Gratie Mae Potts of Clarksville.

HCR 201 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Doris L. Joplin of Powderly.

HCR 202 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Dorthy Matthews of Mount Pleasant.

HCR 203 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Lessie Nelson of Mount Vernon.

HCR 206 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Christian Tyler Dunn-Donihoo of Mount Pleasant.

HCR 207 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Jack Ray Stevenson of Bogata.

HCR 208 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Herbert Hugh Campbell of Paris.

HCR 212 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of J. B. Lowry of Paris, Texas.

HCR 215 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Alvis Leo Caldwell of Paris, Texas.

HCR 216 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Leo Edward Polowy, Jr., of Paris, Texas.

HCR 217 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Meredith G. Harper of Pattonville.

HCR 218 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Hazel Keith Schmitter of Cooper.

HCR 223 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Frank Weaver of Paris, Texas.

HCR 224 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Fredrick Michael Ford of Sulphur Springs.

HCR 229 Author: Homer | Flynn
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the memory of Clayton Bradley Rogers of Canton.

HCR 230 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/31/2009 H Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: In memory of Arlene Wilson Russell of Mount Pleasant.

HCR 231 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the Texas Land Title Association for its continued support of the Texas Courthouse Stewardship Program.

HCR 232 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Dustin Dow Clements of North Hopkins.

HCR 238 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/26/2009 S Received from the House
Caption: In memory of Joe Don Minor of Austin.

HCR 239 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Ruth Evelyn Burd of Paris, Texas.

HCR 244 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of William Richard McCord of Sumner.

HCR 245 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the life of Shawn A. Edwards of Roxton.

HCR 246 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Kathryn Jay Hamilton of Lubbock for her outstanding career in education on the occasion of her retirement.

HCR 247 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Charles R. Grimes of Paris, Texas.

HCR 248 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Mamie Bell Newsom of Paris, Texas.

HCR 249 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Clyde Donald Smith of Paris, Texas.

HCR 254 Author: Homer | Crownover | McReynolds | Darby | Naishtat
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the 2009 and 2010 State Artist appointees.

HCR 261 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Marguerite Stone Butler of Paris, Texas.

HCR 262 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Martha Sue Brunson of Paris, Texas.

HCR 264 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Natalie Rhea Skipworth of Paris, Texas.

HCR 265 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Willie Gray Sapp of Paris, Texas.

HCR 266 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Arlene Wilson Russell of Mount Pleasant.

HCR 272 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Charlene Champion of Paris, Texas.

HCR 273 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of David Charles Buster of Caviness.

HCR 275 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Albert A. "Tootie" Anderson of Roxton.

HCR 276 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of LuLane Caraway of Paris, Texas.

HCR 277 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Helen Louise Whitney of Paris, Texas.

HCR 278 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Mary Ellen Border Tubbs McDowell.

HCR 281 Author: Homer
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Tye James Parrish.

HJR 53 Author: Homer | Gutierrez
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to replace the attorney general on the legislative redistricting board with the commissioner of agriculture.

HJR 118 Author: Homer
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a member of the legislature or other person who holds elective office, other than a municipal office with a term of two years or less, automatically vacates the office held on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for another elective office when the unexpired portion of the person's term of office exceeds one year and providing that a person who holds another office is not eligible to serve in the legislature during the term of the office held unless the person resigned that office on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for the legislature.

HJR 119 Author: Homer | Harless
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a member of the legislature automatically vacates the office held on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for another elective office in a general or primary election when the unexpired portion of the member's term of office exceeds one year and providing that a person who holds another office is not eligible to serve in the legislature during the term of the office held unless, on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for the legislature in a general or primary election, the person resigned that office.

HJR 120 Author: Homer
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a person who holds elective office, other than a municipal office with a term of two years or less, automatically vacates the office held on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for another elective office when the unexpired portion of the person's term of office exceeds one year.

HR 1468 Author: Homer
Last Action: 05/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 2 2009 10:34AM
Caption: In memory of Marvin Wayne Kelley of Austin.

Joint Author (27):
HB 7 Author: Hilderbran | Homer
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks, the transfer of a historic site from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission, and the general rulemaking authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.

HB 129 Author: Gutierrez | Homer
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance.

HB 140 Author: Gonzalez Toureilles | Homer | Hughes | Kleinschmidt | Paxton
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the use or display under certain circumstances of an expired license to carry a concealed handgun.

HB 410 Author: Isett | Homer | Legler | Eiland | Harper-Brown
Last Action: 05/05/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the requirement under certain circumstances that a license holder display the person's license to carry a concealed handgun.

HB 755 Author: Gonzalez Toureilles | Cook | Homer
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of the county and district court technology fund; imposing a fee.

HB 793 Author: King, Phil | Morrison | Sheffield | Heflin | Homer
Last Action: 04/06/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority to charge reasonable fees for emergency services performed by volunteer fire departments.

HB 870 Author: Hughes | Frost | Merritt | Homer | Hopson
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to transition to competition in the Southwestern Electric Power Company service area.

HB 873 Author: Dukes | Pitts | McCall | Cook | Homer
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 04/23/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to incentives for the film, television, video, and digital interactive media production industries.

HB 1303 Author: Menendez | Homer | Geren | Gattis | Pitts
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to continued health insurance coverage for eligible survivors of certain public servants killed in the line of duty.

HB 1483 Author: Pitts | Kuempel | Geren | Homer | Callegari
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.

HB 1715 Author: Gonzalez Toureilles | Homer | Keffer | McReynolds | Swinford
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Rural Development Fund and to the establishment, operation, and funding of certain programs for rural economic development.

HB 1768 Author: Branch | Homer | Button
Last Action: 03/30/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.

HB 2083 Author: Solomons | Raymond | Marquez | Homer | Branch
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/11/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.

HB 2354 Author: Chisum | Homer
Last Action: 03/10/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to county road materials.

HB 2620 Author: Frost | Homer
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and operation of the Riverbend Water Resources District; providing authority to issue bonds and exercise the power of eminent domain.

HB 2698 Author: Chisum | Homer
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the renewal of certain expired licenses or registrations.

HB 3391 Author: Harper-Brown | Homer | Rose
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department; changing the elements of an offense.

HB 3866 Author: Naishtat | Homer
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to fire safety inspections.

HB 3971 Author: Ritter | Lucio III | Homer | Bonnen | Pena
Last Action: 04/30/2009 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the funding of certain activities of the General Land Office pertaining to the management of coastal public land.

HB 4596 Author: Kolkhorst | Gonzalez Toureilles | Miller, Sid | Hopson | Homer
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain contracts between pharmacy benefit managers and the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, The Texas A&M University System, or The University of Texas System.

HCR 53 Author: Phillips | Swinford | Smithee | Chisum | Homer
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the American quarter horse as the official State Horse of Texas.

HCR 123 Author: Straus | Homer
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 04/24/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the recipients of the 2009 Texas Medal of Arts Awards.

HJR 84 Author: Coleman | Farabee | Kuempel | Homer | Anderson
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate.

HJR 102 Author: Raymond | Chisum | Homer | Hamilton | Pitts
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/01/2009 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the right of the public to access and use public beaches.

HR 685 Author: Dukes | Pitts | Homer | McCall | Cook
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Recognizing March 4, 2009, as Texas Moving Image Industry Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1644 Author: Coleman | Homer
Last Action: 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 9:37PM
Caption: Honoring Dimetrius Holland for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

HR 1754 Author: Laubenberg | Phillips | Flynn | Merritt | Homer
Last Action: 05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 1:19PM
Caption: Honoring the life of Mary Ellen Murphy Hall of Rockwall.

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