Author:
Kent | Anchia | Veasey | Bolton | Villarreal
Last Action:
03/02/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
Author:
Kent | Eiland | Thompson
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the maturity dates of certain annuities.
Author:
Kent | Veasey | Hodge
Last Action:
04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to motor vehicle idling.
Author:
Kent | Riddle
Last Action:
03/16/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses involving graffiti.
Author:
Kent | Farrar | Veasey | Hodge | Truitt
Last Action:
04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the purchase of cement or cement products by certain governmental entities.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/21/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to credit toward the deductible of certain automobile and homeowners insurance policies.
Author:
Kent | Shelton | Kuempel | Marquez | Lewis
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to a program to designate historic roads and highways in this state.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the date on which a school district is required to hold an ad valorem tax rollback election.
Author:
Kent | Shelton | Kuempel | Marquez | Lewis
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the designation of the Bankhead Highway as a historic highway.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
03/16/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
Author:
Kent | Miklos
Last Action:
04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of a municipal court of record.
Author:
Kent | Miklos
Sponsor:
Deuell
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the quasi-judicial enforcement of certain health and safety ordinances.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
03/17/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for a false report or a failure to report in connection with certain recordkeeping requirements under the jurisdiction of the Department of State Health Services.
Author:
Kent | Anchia
Last Action:
04/21/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the fees charged by certain check-cashing businesses; providing penalties.
Author:
Kent | Marquez | Bolton | Coleman
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/30/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the use of information and records acquired during a fatality review and investigation.
Author:
Kent | Button
Last Action:
04/21/2009 H No action taken in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of credit services organizations.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the designation of certain roads as the Historic Bankhead Highway.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the adoption by a school district of a budget and an ad valorem tax rate.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption:
Relating to public financing of the public education employee retirement system and an annual cost-of-living adjustment for certain retirement benefits.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
03/30/2009 H Subcommittee members named
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition against performing or ordering the performance of an autopsy contrary to a decedent's religious beliefs.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
03/26/2009 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the rights of victims of fraudulent financial schemes.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
03/26/2009 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to assault against certain family members.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
02/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2009 8:10AM
Caption:
Welcoming a delegation from Baylor University to the State Capitol on February 19, 2009.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
02/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2009 2:40PM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Hilton Israelson, president of the Texas Dental Association.
Author:
Kent | Vaught | Button
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring the Richardson Independent School District board of trustees.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring the Hamilton Park neighborhood in Dallas.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring Lake Highlands Military Moms for supporting North Texas servicemen and women.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
03/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2009 7:55AM
Caption:
Honoring Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of North Texas.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Brentfield Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Moss Haven Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Skyview Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Spring Valley Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Northwood Hills Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Prestonwood Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Rowlett High School of the Garland Independent School District.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Spring Creek Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Bowie Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Parkhill Junior High School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Westwood Junior High School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Forestridge Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing Liberty Junior High School in Dallas on its contributions to the community.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Forest Meadow Junior High School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Carolyn G. Bukhair Elementary School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring RISD Academy in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Audelia Creek Elementary School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Park Crest Elementary School in Garland on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring M. D. Williams Elementary School in Garland on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring Guy H. Bullock Elementary School in Garland on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing Bradfield Elementary School in Garland for its contributions to the community.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing Sam Houston Middle School in Garland for its contributions to the community.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Honoring A. M. Aikin Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 2 2009 12:15PM
Caption:
Honoring the Mustang Stampede of J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 7:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Cecilia Guthrie Boone on her receipt of the 2009 Susan B. Anthony Award from the League of Women Voters of Dallas Education Fund.
Author:
Kent | Button | Madden | Vaught
Last Action:
04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption:
Honoring J. J. Pearce High School of the Richardson Independent School District.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption:
Congratulating Forest Lane Academy on achieving "Recognized" status by the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption:
Honoring Dobie Primary Elementary School for its service to the North Dallas community.
Author:
Kent | Hartnett
Last Action:
04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption:
Honoring Terry Kaufman Levinger of Dallas on her 50th birthday.
Author:
Kent | Button | Vaught
Last Action:
04/29/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2009 9:48AM
Caption:
Honoring Ginger Tonne, president of the Richardson ISD Council of PTAs, for her service to Richardson schools.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption:
Honoring St. Alcuin Montessori School in Dallas.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption:
Honoring the Dallas organization, High Adventure Treks for Dads and Daughters.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption:
Honoring the League of Women Voters of Dallas and its president-elect, Sandy Greyson.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption:
Congratulating Gwendolynn J. Murray of Dallas on her 63rd birthday.
Author:
Kent | Button
Last Action:
05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 1:19PM
Caption:
Commending the League of Women Voters of Richardson.
Author:
Kent | Hartnett | Madden | Button
Last Action:
05/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2009 11:00AM
Caption:
Commending Luke Davis for his service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 1:19PM
Caption:
Commending Dallas Area Interfaith for its goals and achievements.
Author:
Kent | Madden | Hartnett | Button
Last Action:
05/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2009 11:00AM
Caption:
Commending Karen Ellis for her service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
Author:
Kent | Button | Madden | Hartnett
Last Action:
05/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2009 11:00AM
Caption:
Congratulating Karen Holburn on her election to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
Author:
Kent | Button | Madden | Hartnett
Last Action:
05/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2009 11:00AM
Caption:
Commending Kim Caston for her service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
Author:
Kent | Madden | Vaught | Hartnett | Button
Last Action:
05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 7:58AM
Caption:
Commending David C. Tyson, Jr., on his service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
Author:
Kent | Madden | Vaught | Hartnett | Button
Last Action:
05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 1:19PM
Caption:
Honoring Kim Quirk for her service on the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
Author:
Kent | Madden | Vaught | Button | Hartnett
Last Action:
05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 7:58AM
Caption:
Commending Lanet Greenhaw on her service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 7:20PM
Caption:
Recognizing Akiba Academy for its many years of service to the Dallas community.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption:
In memory of Marion Allen Mitchell of Dallas.
Author:
Kent | Button | Vaught | Hartnett | Madden
Last Action:
05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. David Simmons, superintendent of the Richardson Independent School District.
Author:
Kent | Button
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption:
Honoring the Richardson High School Law Magnet program.
Author:
Kent | Vaught
Last Action:
05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption:
Honoring the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands for its many contributions.
Author:
Kent | Anchia
Last Action:
05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 7:45AM
Caption:
Honoring Ron Natinsky for his dedicated service as a member of the Dallas City Council.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 7:45AM
Caption:
Commending Matthew Weinstein for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 7:45AM
Caption:
Commending Will Stovall for his service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption:
Commending Anna Russo for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption:
Commending Stephen Rispoli for his service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption:
Commending Phil Lovegren for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption:
Commending Mahsa Kashkooly for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 7:45AM
Caption:
Commending Creighton Holley for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption:
Commending Lauren Buchanan for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption:
Commending Kayla Bramble for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption:
Commending Eliza Alvarado for her service as district director in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 7:45AM
Caption:
Commending Matthew Abrahamson for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Donna Kent on her receipt of the National PTA Life Membership Award from the Midway Parent Teacher Association.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 7:45AM
Caption:
Honoring Alice Post for her outstanding work as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
Author:
Kent | Driver | Vaught | Miklos
Last Action:
05/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2009 5:44PM
Caption:
Honoring John Willis for his service on the Garland City Council.
Author:
Kent | Driver | Vaught | Miklos
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Garland City Council member Laura Perkins Cox for her civic contributions.
Author:
Kent | Driver | Vaught | Miklos
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Darren Lathen on his service as a member of the Garland City Council.
Author:
Kent | Driver | Vaught | Miklos
Last Action:
05/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2009 5:44PM
Caption:
Honoring Barbara Chick for her service on the Garland City Council.
Author:
Kent | Driver | Vaught | Miklos
Last Action:
05/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2009 5:44PM
Caption:
Honoring Mayor Ronald E. Jones for his service to the Garland community.
Author:
Kent | Anchia
Last Action:
05/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2009 5:44PM
Caption:
Commending Linda Koop for her service as a member of the Dallas City Council.
Author:
Kent | Vaught
Last Action:
05/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2009 5:44PM
Caption:
Honoring Jerry Allen for his service on the Dallas City Council.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
05/30/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2009 10:03AM
Caption:
Commending Emily Blair Watler for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Dallas mayor Tom Leppert for his outstanding public service.
Author:
Kent | Anderson | McCall | Dunnam
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. James A. Curry for his service to Baylor University and the Bob Bullock Scholars Program.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
In memory of Linda Jean Roland Harrell.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Katherine Elaine Little and Seth Lewis Hearn on their wedding.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Lindsey Yaws and Philip Kent on their wedding.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Mary Kathleen Scott and Preston Lockett Neely on their wedding.
Author:
Kent | Vaught | Miklos | Driver | Button
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Stephen and Asher Yearout of Garland for saving the life of Aden Yearout.
Author:
Kent
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Catherine Huff on her graduation from Boerne--Samuel V. Champion High School.
Author:
Kent | Anderson | McCall | Dunnam
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Michael W. Mansfield on his retirement from Baylor University.
Author:
Kent | Cohen | Bolton | Howard, Donna | Allen
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Robert E. Jones of Annie's List on his receipt of a 2009 Rising Star Award from Politics magazine.
Author:
Jackson, Jim | Harper-Brown | Kent | Anchia | Davis, John
Last Action:
04/23/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance.
Author:
Jackson, Jim | Harper-Brown | Kent | Anchia | Davis, John
Last Action:
05/12/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children.
Author:
Jackson, Jim | Harper-Brown | Kent | Anchia | Davis, John
Last Action:
05/21/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the on-premises consumption of certain alcoholic beverages; providing a penalty.
Author:
Menendez | Naishtat | Davis, Yvonne | Kent | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Shapleigh
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain boarding home facilities and assisted living facilities; providing penalties.
Author:
Anchia | Farrar | Burnam | Kent
Last Action:
05/14/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs and demand reduction targets; creating an office of energy efficiency deployment in the state energy conservation office.
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.
Author:
Lucio III | Alvarado | Kent
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/01/2009 S House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption:
Relating to design, construction, and renovation standards for state buildings and facilities.
Author:
Vaught | Kent
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of the boundaries of the Dallas County Hospital District.
Author:
Strama | Kent | Farrar
Last Action:
04/15/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the implementation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of a low-emission vehicle program.
Author:
Harper-Brown | Kent | Lucio III
Last Action:
05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of a vulnerable road user; providing penalties.
Author:
Villarreal | Rodriguez | Kent
Last Action:
04/21/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to expanding the capacity of volunteer income tax assistance programs.
Author:
Lucio III | Kent | Raymond
Last Action:
02/23/2009 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Caption:
Relating to the wheelchair accessibility of new or renovated park playgrounds to children with disabilities.
Author:
McClendon | Kent | Dukes
Last Action:
03/09/2009 H Subcommittee members named
Caption:
Relating to the ability of an employee to participate in certain school-related activities of the employee's child.
Author:
Anchia | Davis, Yvonne | Miklos | Kent | Mallory Caraway
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the hours worked during a week by firefighters in certain municipalities.
Author:
Shelton | Moody | Sheffield | Kent | Creighton
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the definition of victim in relation to certain crime victims' rights.
Author:
Madden | Hartnett | Kent
Last Action:
05/15/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to donations of juror reimbursements.
Author:
Pierson | Vaught | Dukes | Kent | Naishtat
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to newborn screening and the creation of the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.
Author:
Button | Kent
Last Action:
04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to motor vehicle idling.
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.
Author:
Vaught | Kent
Last Action:
03/09/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to notification of policyholders of changes in residential property insurance policies.
Author:
Vaught | Kent | King, Susan | Gattis | Bohac
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to the criminal consequences of operating without a valid driver's license a motor vehicle for which financial responsibility is not established.
Author:
Anchia | Kent
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to efficiency standards for certain appliances; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Guillen | Anchia | Kent | Leibowitz
Last Action:
04/30/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to a right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of certain sex offenses or domestic violence; providing a penalty.
Author:
Naishtat | Kent | Rios Ybarra | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the forensic medical examination of a sexual assault victim who has not reported the assault to a law enforcement agency.
Author:
Anchia | Kent | Bolton
Sponsor:
Averitt
Last Action:
05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the adoption of energy efficient building standards and energy efficiency and conservation standards for instructional facilities.
Author:
Vaught | Kent | Pierson | Miklos | Fletcher
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption:
Relating to including in the law enforcement information system information indicating that criminal defendants have committed certain additional offenses.
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.
Author:
Harless | Gattis | Rodriguez | Kent | Bolton
Last Action:
03/19/2009 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption:
Relating to the use and management of dedicated funds by the state.
Author:
Marquez | Anchia | Farias | Kent | Leibowitz
Last Action:
04/21/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of credit services organizations.
Author:
Vaught | Hughes | Kent
Last Action:
05/06/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to compensation and benefits received by a Chapter 90 Civil Practice and Remedies Code multidistrict litigation pretrial judge.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Kent
Last Action:
03/24/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption:
Relating to regulation of facilities providing certain types of care.
Author:
Menendez | Kent | Leibowitz
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the application process and scoring for the low income housing tax credit program.
Author:
Anchia | Hodge | Miklos | Kent | Alonzo
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
05/20/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Author:
Vaught | Kent | Miklos | Zerwas | Truitt
Last Action:
04/16/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of fraud upon certain practitioners; creating an offense and providing criminal penalties.
Author:
Cohen | Kent
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/27/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to eligibility requirements for the tuition equalization grant program.
Author:
Burnam | Kent
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Granting the Chishty family permission to sue the State of Texas, the Department of Aging and Disability Services, and the Denton State School.
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.
Author:
Bolton | Quintanilla | Pickett | Kleinschmidt | Kent
Last Action:
05/11/2009 H 1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the imposition of an additional ad valorem tax for emergency services districts, subject to voter approval, at a rate not to exceed five cents for the acquisition of land, equipment, or apparatus or the construction of capital improvements.
Author:
Madden | Button | Kent | Vaught
Last Action:
02/12/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2009 8:10AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 11, 2009, as Richardson's Telecom Corridor Legislative Day.
Author:
Button | Kent
Last Action:
03/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2009 7:55AM
Caption:
Congratulating former police chief Larry Zacharias on being named the 2008 Citizen of the Year by the Richardson Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Vaught | Kent
Last Action:
04/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2009 6:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins on being named 2008 Texan of the Year by the Dallas Morning News and on his selection as one of Governing Magazine's 2008 Public Officials of the Year.
Author:
Button | Kent
Last Action:
04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption:
Congratulating Trey Rieper on being named the 2009 Firefighter of the Year by the Garland Fire Department.
Author:
Alonzo | Kent | Davis, Yvonne
Last Action:
04/08/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 8 2009 4:04PM
Caption:
Congratulating Edith O'Donnell of Dallas on being named the 2009 Texas Medal of Arts honoree for Individual Arts Patron by the Texas Cultural Trust.
Author:
Button | Kent
Last Action:
04/30/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2009 7:53AM
Caption:
Congratulating Charles and Ann Eisemann on earning the first Excellence in Education Award from the Richardson ISD Excellence in Education Foundation.
Author:
Coleman | Kent
Last Action:
05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Stephen Rispoli for his participation in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.
Author:
Gonzalez Toureilles | Davis, Yvonne | Kent | Mallory Caraway | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption:
Congratulating Representative Roberto R. Alonzo and Sylvana Avila Alonzo of Dallas on their 25th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Riddle | Kent | Anderson
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
In memory of Brendon Chase Mooney of Spring.
Author:
Madden | Button | Kent
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Dennis Stewart for his service on the Richardson City Council.
Author:
Madden | Button | Kent
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Commending Rhea Allison for his service as a member of the Richardson City Council.
Author:
Madden | Button | Kent
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Pris Hayes for her service as a member of the Richardson City Council.
Author:
Madden | McCall | Button | Kent | Laubenberg
Last Action:
06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Melody Timinsky for her service as a trustee of the Plano Independent School District.