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

Number of Bills: 229

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (135):
HB 11 Author: Leibowitz | Bohac | Kolkhorst | Zerwas | Bonnen
Last Action: 04/21/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to repeal of authority for the establishment and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor.

HB 12 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the membership of the Texas Transportation Commission.

HB 13 Author: Leibowitz | Zerwas | Bonnen
Last Action: 04/21/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of a state highway or segment of a state highway as a toll project.

HB 14 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of certain contract management laws to the Texas Department of Transportation.

HB 15 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the participation of certain metropolitan planning organization policy board members in votes of the board related to certain toll projects.

HB 16 Author: Leibowitz | Walle | Rodriguez
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 17 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 02/12/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

HB 18 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 02/12/2009 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline.

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 20 Author: Leibowitz | Rodriguez
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax.

HB 21 Author: Leibowitz | Rodriguez
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a fixed tuition rate provided by general academic teaching institutions and public lower-division institutions of higher education to certain undergraduate students.

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 23 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/12/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a residential landlord's disclosure of previous use of leased premises for manufacture of methamphetamine and related remedial action.

HB 24 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market.

HB 25 Author: Leibowitz | Coleman | Lucio III | Veasey | Orr
Last Action: 05/12/2009 S Referred to Administration
Caption: Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owners' association.

HB 26 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/15/2009 S Considered by s/c in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the registration of certain golf carts with the Texas Department of Transportation.

HB 27 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 02/12/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to allowing a county to hold a nonbinding referendum on a county fiscal matter.

HB 28 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/01/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to requiring notice by a seller of real property of potential annexation of the property by a municipality.

HB 29 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for office of justice of the peace in certain counties.

HB 30 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 02/12/2009 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to boil water notification requirements for water systems.

HB 31 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 02/12/2009 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the amount of liability insurance required to be maintained on certain buses owned by a motor carrier.

HB 32 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting discrimination against certain employees who sustain an injury in the course and scope of employment.

HB 33 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to certain requirements for employers not covered by workers' compensation insurance.

HB 34 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/14/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the enforceability of certain contracts between an employer who does not have workers' compensation coverage and an employee of the employer.

HB 35 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for employers not covered by workers' compensation insurance.

HB 311 Author: Leibowitz | Maldonado
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to certain fees authorized by the Texas Residential Construction Commission Act.

HB 338 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 02/17/2009 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to ensuring that at least 75 percent of dedicated revenues are spent for the purpose of the dedication.

HB 344 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 02/26/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to reimbursement under the state Medicaid program for health care services associated with certain adverse events.

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 416 Author: Leibowitz | Button
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a recipient of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund participate in a federal work eligibility verification program.

HB 458 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to limitations on the number of dogs at a residence in certain counties.

HB 459 Author: Leibowitz | Quintanilla | Marquez | Pickett
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/01/2009 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption: Relating to county abatement and regulation of nuisances.

HB 460 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the proximity of a school bus stop to the residence of a sex offender.

HB 527 Author: Leibowitz
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the removal of an appointed emergency services district board member by a county commissioners court.

HB 595 Author: Leibowitz | Rodriguez
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing discharges of sewage effluent into any water in the contributing or recharge zone of the San Antonio or Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.

HB 619 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to state acknowledgment of Native American tribes.

HB 638 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.

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 1166 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain requirements for doctors providing professional services under the workers' compensation system.

HB 1226 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of certain criminal offenses or family violence.

HB 1338 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain civil actions against persons who file complaints with governmental agencies or quasi-governmental entities.

HB 1339 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the registration of certain golf carts with the Texas Department of Transportation.

HB 1392 Author: Leibowitz | King, Susan
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to required procedures regarding the ranking of physicians by health benefit plan issuers.

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 1394 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to disclosure of certain information by certain registries for home health, hospice, or personal assistance services.

HB 1416 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to a health coverage or compensation supplementation program for active school employees.

HB 1417 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy systems and related equipment.

HB 1424 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/12/2009 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the procedure for the disannexation of territory from a municipality.

HB 1751 Author: Leibowitz | Rodriguez
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a renewable energy device, structure, facility, or system installed or constructed on residential property, land designated for agricultural use, or open-space land devoted to farm or ranch purposes for the generation of energy for use in connection with the property.

HB 1752 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to county regulation of fireworks during severe drought conditions.

HB 1753 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/30/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalties and civil consequences for defendants convicted of an offense of graffiti and for juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct involving graffiti.

HB 1754 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the Texas Education Agency's online clearinghouse of information concerning best practices for public schools.

HB 1872 Author: Leibowitz | Castro
Last Action: 05/14/2009 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Bexar County.

HB 1873 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/14/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of three additional county courts at law in Bexar County.

HB 2184 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for building new single-family homes or duplexes that exceed certain energy efficiency standards.

HB 2185 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to informing public school districts of available resources to reduce support costs.

HB 2242 Author: Leibowitz | Howard, Donna | Miller, Sid | Edwards
Sponsor: Seliger
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas cultural endowment fund.

HB 2243 Author: Leibowitz | Maldonado
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of residential construction contractors and the abolition of the Texas Residential Construction Commission; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 2244 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the coordination of the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of a statewide passenger rail system by the Texas Department of Transportation.

HB 2415 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of a court order requiring an inmate imprisoned in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to pay child support.

HB 2416 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/12/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to attorney general participation in proceedings involving charitable trusts.

HB 2417 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/12/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the definition of charitable trust for purposes of court jurisdiction.

HB 2501 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Scenic Loop--Boerne Stage Road Driving Trail.

HB 2896 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Residential Construction Commission to adopt forms to be used by builders for contracts for the sale or construction of a new home.

HB 3019 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to provision of construction documents to purchasers of newly constructed homes.

HB 3020 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to disclosure of the cause of and remediation of construction defects resulting in resale by certain homebuilders.

HB 3021 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/14/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the interest and fees that may be charged for certain consumer loans; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 3022 Author: Leibowitz | Pena
Last Action: 04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on certain motor vehicles.

HB 3099 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the reporting of preventable adverse events and the establishment of a patient safety program in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 3100 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to billing for certain adverse events that occur during the provision of health care services.

HB 3101 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging for certain preventable adverse health care events.

HB 3102 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/30/2009 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to requiring defendants convicted of the manufacture of methamphetamine to pay for remediation measures for the premises on which the methamphetamine was manufactured.

HB 3103 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/04/2009 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a change in ownership of entities awarded grants from the Texas Enterprise Fund.

HB 3155 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/08/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the expiration and abandonment of stored value cards.

HB 3157 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to establishing a kinship caregiver assistance program.

HB 3266 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to an interim study to determine public school facility needs.

HB 3267 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to compliance with rules, bylaws, and written policies adopted by a school district's board of trustees.

HB 3268 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities from motor fuel taxes.

HB 3545 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, to conforming codifications enacted by the 80th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature, and to the repeal of certain unconstitutional laws.

HB 3821 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to waiver of an insurer's right to contest compensability of certain workers' compensation claims.

HB 3822 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to review of the medical necessity of certain health care provided in connection with a workers' compensation claim.

HB 3823 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to certifications of maximum medical improvement and assignments of impairment ratings under the workers' compensation system.

HB 3824 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to certain grants provided under the In-Home and Family Support Services Program.

HB 3825 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to legal representation for a county auditor.

HB 3826 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to certain disputes involving residential construction projects employing undocumented workers.

HB 4249 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to expert reports in a health care liability claim.

HJR 11 Author: Leibowitz
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.

HJR 12 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 02/12/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.

HJR 13 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from motor fuel taxes to the construction of public highways.

HJR 60 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of the revenue received from the sporting goods sales tax.

HJR 72 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a renewable energy device, structure, facility, or system installed or constructed on residential property, land designated for agricultural use, or open-space land devoted to farm or ranch purposes for the generation of energy for use in connection with the property.

HR 211 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 2:53PM
Caption: Congratulating Debbie Plant and Phillip Manea on the opening of their new business, Wine 101, in Helotes.

HR 368 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM
Caption: Congratulating James and Carolyn Lyon of San Antonio on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary.

HR 500 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2009 7:45AM
Caption: Congratulating Nicholas David Heston of Helotes on becoming an Eagle Scout.

HR 514 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2009 7:45AM
Caption: Honoring Children's Lighthouse on the occasion of the opening of its new school in Helotes.

HR 515 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2009 7:45AM
Caption: Honoring Darlene Cox on being named the 2009 South San Antonio ISD Teacher of the Year.

HR 516 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2009 7:45AM
Caption: Congratulating Southwest ISD assistant superintendent Rick Martinez on receiving the Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Technology in Education Award from the Texas Computer Education Association.

HR 517 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Filed
Caption: Congratulating Southwest ISD superintendent Dr. Velma Villegas on her selection as 2008 Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Computer Education Association.

HR 518 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2009 7:45AM
Caption: Congratulating Dale Lockett of McNair Middle School in San Antonio on his selection as Instructional Technology Specialist of the Year by the Texas Computer Education Association.

HR 519 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2009 7:45AM
Caption: Congratulating Joshua J. Cerna of the Harlandale Independent School District Board of Trustees on his election to the Mexican American School Board Association.

HR 623 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Velma Villegas on her selection as the 2008 Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Computer Education Association.

HR 692 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Congratulating Analisa Richards of Helotes for winning the prize for the grand champion goat at the 2009 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show.

HR 912 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: Congratulating William Patrick McDonough of Helotes on becoming an Eagle Scout.

HR 1154 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 2 2009 12:15PM
Caption: Honoring Jesse R. Adams of San Antonio for his years of service to the Texas Racing Commission.

HR 1188 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: Honoring Andy Mendoza of St. Paul Catholic School in Helotes for his award-winning science fair project.

HR 1214 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: Congratulating Roland Sandoval on his election to the international bandmasters' fraternity Phi Beta Mu.

HR 1269 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Congratulating Steven Shigeo Otake of San Antonio on becoming an Eagle Scout.

HR 1278 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Honoring Troy Thienpont of Helotes on being selected to participate in the 2009 Lone Star Leadership Academy.

HR 1487 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption: Congratulating Vanessa Hernandez of San Antonio on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

HR 1488 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption: Congratulating Ariel Harris of San Antonio on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

HR 1489 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption: Congratulating Jensen Dupes of San Antonio on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

HR 1692 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2009 7:58AM
Caption: Congratulating Ty Garret Huckaby on becoming an Eagle Scout.

HR 1815 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 7:20PM
Caption: Congratulating Derrick Anthony Dunn on becoming an Eagle Scout.

HR 1816 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 7:20PM
Caption: Congratulating Kevin James Needles on becoming an Eagle Scout.

HR 1817 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 7:20PM
Caption: Congratulating David Robinson on his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

HR 1899 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2009 4:30PM
Caption: Congratulating the Brandeis High School JROTC drill teams on their achievements during the 2008-2009 school year.

HR 2026 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2009 8:09AM
Caption: Honoring The University of Texas at San Antonio on the 40th anniversary of its establishment.

HR 2027 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2009 8:09AM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Ricardo Romo on his 10th anniversary as president of The University of Texas at San Antonio.

HR 2028 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption: Congratulating Jordan Daniel Marin of San Antonio on earning membership in the National Society of High School Scholars.

HR 2029 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption: Congratulating Christie Nowlin on being named Grand Marshal of the 2009 Cornyval Parade.

HR 2044 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2009 8:09AM
Caption: Congratulating Larry Edward Coker on being named the first head football coach at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

HR 2045 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption: Congratulating Ruoheng Zhang on being named the 2009 salutatorian of Sandra Day O'Connor High School in Helotes.

HR 2046 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption: Congratulating Mu Li on being named the 2009 valedictorian of Sandra Day O'Connor High School in Helotes.

HR 2047 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption: Congratulating David Joseph Spellman on being named the 2009 valedictorian of William H. Taft High School in San Antonio.

HR 2060 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 6:35PM
Caption: Congratulating Justin Daniel Rodriguez on being named the 2009 salutatorian of William H. Taft High School in San Antonio.

HR 2138 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Celeste Alvarez on being named the 2009 salutatorian of Southside High School.

HR 2139 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption: Congratulating David J. Castillo on being named the 2009 valedictorian of Southside High School.

HR 2140 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/25/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2009 10:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Maxine Benke of Helotes on being named Grand Marshal of the community's 2009 Cornyval Parade.

HR 2247 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 7:45AM
Caption: Commending Kristina Maria Garza for her service as legislative director in the office of Representative David McQuade Leibowitz and congratulating her on her 30th birthday.

HR 2248 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 7:45AM
Caption: Congratulating Robert Anthony Martinez Borja and Anna Lillian Bryan-Borja of Austin on the birth of their son, Zachary Davies Bryan Borja.

HR 2381 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 11:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Taylor Brian Courtney of San Antonio on becoming an Eagle Scout.

HR 2471 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2009 5:44PM
Caption: Commending Andrea Chavez for her work as an intern in the office of Representative David McQuade Leibowitz and congratulating her on her 20th birthday.

HR 2503 Author: Leibowitz | Heflin
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Irving Arredondo on being named the 2009 valedictorian of South San Antonio High School.

HR 2540 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Miguel Eduardo Chavez Urtaza and Alejandra Gonzalez Deandar of El Paso on their wedding.

HR 2639 Author: Leibowitz
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Karla Cruz on being named the 2009 salutatorian of South San Antonio High School.

Joint Author (94):
HB 63 Author: Aycock | Sheffield | Leibowitz | Gonzalez Toureilles
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the conservatorship or possession of, or access to, a child by a parent who is deployed by the military.

HB 90 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales | Gonzalez Toureilles | Menendez | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Gallegos
Last Action: 05/22/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the sale of toy-like lighters in this state; imposing a penalty.

HB 216 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.

HB 319 Author: Raymond | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to an exemption from jury service for certain persons with legal custody of a child.

HB 348 Author: Pena | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the punishment for theft of certain aluminum, bronze, or copper materials.

HB 392 Author: Bohac | Castro | Leibowitz | Naishtat
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the availability and use of automated external defibrillators in nursing homes and related institutions.

HB 415 Author: Villarreal | Naishtat | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the regulation of employer-based day-care facilities.

HB 432 Author: Lucio III | Anchia | Strama | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the acquisition by state agencies of low-emissions vehicles and vehicles using alternative fuels.

HB 434 Author: Lucio III | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a requirement that program materials for the Energy Services Program for Low-Income Individuals be provided in certain languages.

HB 461 Author: Eissler | Chisum | Button | Leibowitz | Bohac
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists; providing penalties.

HB 482 Author: Rodriguez | Lucio III | Leibowitz | Martinez, "Mando" | Farias
Last Action: 05/01/2009 S Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to programs to increase the availability of fresh produce to, and the purchase and consumption of fresh produce by, certain low-income individuals.

HB 493 Author: Zerwas | Moody | Legler | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole or to mandatory supervision of a defendant convicted of criminal solicitation of capital murder.

HB 536 Author: Anchia | Pena | Madden | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the voter registration of a person who submits a federal postcard application to vote in an election.

HB 600 Author: Hughes | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/12/2009 S Referred to Administration
Caption: Relating to appeals from small claims courts.

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 646 Author: Hughes | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the participation of this state in the Southern High-Speed Rail Compact.

HB 656 Author: Rios Ybarra | Gonzales | Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/23/2009 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes.

HB 666 Author: Gutierrez | Moody | Hodge | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to certain costs used to fund drug court programs.

HB 760 Author: McClendon | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/01/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to county regulation of sound levels; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 772 Author: Howard, Donna | Rodriguez | Maldonado | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Last Action: 05/27/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to Internet broadcasts of open meetings held by the State Board of Education.

HB 802 Author: Davis, John | Hardcastle | Naishtat | Zerwas | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the creation of the lifespan respite services program.

HB 853 Author: Laubenberg | Rodriguez | Gutierrez | Leibowitz | Chavez
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 05/30/2009 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.

HB 882 Author: Rodriguez | Thompson | Leibowitz | Naishtat
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 1/1/10
Caption: Relating to a residential tenant's rights and remedies after certain unlawful conduct.

HB 960 Author: Anchia | Lucio III | Leibowitz | Castro
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to providing municipalities and counties access to criminal history record information for sexually oriented business license applicants.

HB 1013 Author: Corte | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the installation and use of lighting in certain areas.

HB 1162 Author: Orr | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/12/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to regulating the collection or solicitation of donated goods subsequently sold by for-profit entities or individuals; providing a civil penalty.

HB 1169 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Guillen | Veasey | Marquez | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to grants for federally qualified health centers.

HB 1182 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Harless | Thibaut | Edwards | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 05/26/2009 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption: Relating to the administration and purposes of the system benefit fund and the eligibility of customers for benefits under certain programs financed by the system benefit fund and other programs.

HB 1259 Author: Kolkhorst | Leibowitz | Legler | Kleinschmidt
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to hiring outside legal counsel to provide legal services to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 1423 Author: Guillen | Hochberg | Leibowitz | Legler
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to granting charters to public junior colleges for open-enrollment charter schools.

HB 1454 Author: Naishtat | Lucio III | Guillen | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/20/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a volunteer-supported decision-making advocate pilot program for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and persons with other cognitive disabilities.

HB 1490 Author: Driver | Menendez | Guillen | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to injury leave and related benefits for certain state peace officers injured in the course of performance of duty.

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 1595 Author: King, Tracy O. | Alonzo | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 05/04/2009 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to a documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas hunting certain deer.

HB 1633 Author: Walle | Martinez Fischer | Moody | Ortiz, Jr. | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of graffiti and to certain conditions imposed on defendants convicted of that offense or on juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct in violation of that offense.

HB 1634 Author: Smith, Todd | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 05/11/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report; providing penalties.

HB 1721 Author: Bohac | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to taking or attempting to take a weapon from an employee or official of a correctional facility.

HB 1731 Author: Pitts | Guillen | Branch | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to money available for consumer incentive or rebate programs for alternatively fueled appliances or equipment.

HB 1771 Author: Chavez | Turner, Sylvester | Pickett | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the reduction in value or abandonment of stored value cards.

HB 1790 Author: Bolton | McClendon | Maldonado | Leibowitz | Solomons
Last Action: 05/12/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a public transit motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.

HB 1833 Author: Hughes | Leibowitz | Gonzalez Toureilles
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the electronic storage of records by the clerks of the supreme court and the courts of appeals.

HB 1865 Author: Kolkhorst | Christian | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/12/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the penalties for theft of cattle, horses, exotic livestock, exotic fowl, sheep, swine, or goats.

HB 1881 Author: Miller, Sid | Gonzalez Toureilles | Leibowitz | Guillen
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Equine Incentive Program.

HB 1905 Author: Guillen | Naishtat | Lucio III | Flores | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/08/2009 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to studying the costs and benefits of a pilot program for services for adults with autism and other related disabilities with similar support needs.

HB 1925 Author: Gutierrez | Leibowitz | Lewis
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the compensation of certain court administrators.

HB 1990 Author: McReynolds | Guillen | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a diabetes self-management training pilot program under the state Medicaid program.

HB 2074 Author: Bonnen | Lucio III | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 05/12/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the designation by the commissioner of the General Land Office of critical coastal erosion areas for purposes of the coastal erosion response plan.

HB 2187 Author: Moody | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses involving coercing, inducing, or soliciting membership in a criminal street gang.

HB 2191 Author: Veasey | Pickett | Leibowitz | Chavez | Moody
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to prohibiting contact between an employee of a facility that serves the elderly or disabled persons, whose criminal history has not been verified, and a patient or resident of the facility.

HB 2202 Author: Castro | Martinez Fischer | Lucio III | Bolton | Leibowitz
Last Action: 04/27/2009 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to protective orders against family violence.

HB 2209 Author: Pena | Bohac | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/21/2009 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a voter educator program for high school seniors.

HB 2217 Author: Flores | Martinez, "Mando" | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to partnering with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to establish a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley region of the state.

HB 2236 Author: Moody | Hartnett | Ortiz, Jr. | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the right of certain crime victims to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance.

HB 2256 Author: Hancock | Martinez Fischer | Rodriguez | Smith, Todd | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to mediation of out-of-network health benefit claim disputes concerning enrollees, facility-based physicians, and certain health benefit plans; imposing an administrative penalty.

HB 2328 Author: Guillen | Moody | Riddle | Leibowitz | Marquez
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain fraud offenses committed against elderly individuals.

HB 2387 Author: Bonnen | Lucio III | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to undertake coastal erosion studies and projects in conjunction with qualified project partners.

HB 2418 Author: McClendon | Leibowitz
Last Action: 03/11/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the coordination of the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of a statewide passenger rail system by the Texas Department of Transportation.

HB 2466 Author: Rodriguez | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/19/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to including playgrounds in the designation of certain places as drug-free zones for purposes of the criminal penalties that apply to certain drug-related offenses.

HB 2467 Author: Rodriguez | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the definition of playgrounds and to including those playgrounds in the designation of certain places as drug-free zones for purposes of criminal penalties.

HB 2524 Author: Anchia | Bohac | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the accuracy, security, and reliability of certain electronic voting systems.

HB 2531 Author: Chavez | Pitts | Harless | Castro | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a reporting requirement regarding the Texas emerging technology fund.

HB 2571 Author: Gonzales | Smith, Todd | Lucio III | Martinez, "Mando" | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of towing companies and vehicle storage facilities; providing penalties.

HB 2577 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.

HB 2582 Author: Gonzalez Toureilles | Leibowitz | Moody | Hardcastle
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the production and taxation of renewable diesel fuel.

HB 2626 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.

HB 2628 Author: Rodriguez | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 1/1/10
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain individuals.

HB 2685 Author: Callegari | Leibowitz | Gonzalez Toureilles | Miller, Sid
Sponsor: Nichols
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the landowner's bill of rights.

HB 2985 Author: Phillips | Harless | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain commercial vehicles in this state.

HB 3025 Author: Coleman | Leibowitz | Naishtat
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.

HB 3089 Author: Veasey | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the disposition of vehicles by a local government participating in a program designed to encourage the use of low-emission vehicles.

HB 3180 Author: Thompson | Lucio III | Rodriguez | Rose | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 05/13/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of commercial dog and cat breeders and the regulation of dog and cat dealers; providing penalties.

HB 3253 Author: Miklos | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the acquisition, construction, or improvement of a rainwater harvesting system in a public improvement district established by a county or municipality.

HB 3358 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Pierson | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to allowing municipal or county housing authorities in certain counties to create housing communities for veterans.

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 3744 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.

HB 3951 Author: Turner, Chris | Leibowitz | Moody
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to designate or employ a person trained in student financial assistance programs for military veterans and their families.

HB 3988 Author: Merritt | Leibowitz | Miklos
Last Action: 05/07/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the issuance of disabled veteran license plates to surviving disabled spouses and of certain military license plates to the surviving spouses of military servicemembers who die while on active duty.

HB 4054 Author: Allen | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees.

HB 4060 Author: Smith, Todd | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the period during which a judicial candidate or officeholder may accept political contributions.

HB 4067 Author: Gonzales | Chavez | Oliveira | Martinez, "Mando" | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 05/28/2009 S Returned from the House for further action
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development of the Border Region.

HB 4167 Author: Gutierrez | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the court over a nonresident manufacturer in a products liability action involving a nonmanufacturing seller.

HB 4175 Author: Bolton | Coleman | Leibowitz | Pierson
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain counties to adopt buffer zone regulations and comprehensive land development plans; providing a penalty.

HB 4237 Author: Pena | Leibowitz | Alonzo | Hughes | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 05/12/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to publication of certain matters in certain media that are privileged and not grounds for a libel action.

HB 4275 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.

HB 4315 Author: Gallego | Leibowitz | Marquez
Last Action: 05/19/2009 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the issuance of collegiate license plates.

HB 4402 Author: Martinez Fischer | Zerwas | Hopson | Howard, Donna | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to a study regarding insurance coverage of prescription drugs provided under a health benefit plan.

HB 4577 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the seizure and destruction of certain plants.

HB 4700 Author: Farias | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Bexar County Juvenile Board.

HCR 54 Author: Truitt | Leibowitz | Crabb | Hopson | Woolley
Last Action: 05/21/2009 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation facilitating a technology-based solution that allows consumers to subscribe to Internet services that exclude adult content.

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.

HCR 120 Author: Guillen | Gonzalez Toureilles | Leibowitz | King, Tracy O.
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Memorializing the United States Congress to make eradication of the fever tick in South Texas a priority and provide appropriate funding and resources.

HCR 139 Author: Flores | Gonzalez Toureilles | Martinez, "Mando" | Leibowitz
Last Action: 05/21/2009 S Referred to Administration
Caption: Directing the State Preservation Board to amend its rules to allow the statue in honor of Tejanos to be placed on the south lawn of the Capitol.

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 7 Author: Flores | Leibowitz | Guillen | Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/03/2009 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to contribute money, property, and other resources for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of veterans hospitals in this state.

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